WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Edward Stephen Czarnecki Jr., 81, of Williamstown died on Monday, March 30, 2020, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Edward was born in Williamstown on February 28, 1939, to the late Edward S. and Dorothy (Shepard) Czarnecki. He graduated from Williamstown High School in 1957 and was the captain of the varsity baseball team. He began his career at Excelsior Printing Company in 1957 and later became the first employee of the newly formed Excelsior Processing and Engraving Company in 1966. After several formative years he became the vice president, overseeing all initiatives, and would retire in 2005 after 48 years of service.

Edward loved golf and was a longtime member of the Taconic Golf Club. He was a former member of the Williamstown Lions. He also loved baseball playing in a semi-professional league in North Adams. He was an avid reader and loved his annual trips to Cape Cod, most notably for the fried clam dinners. He enjoyed all travel, especially with his fiancé Dayle to Florida and Hawaii. He treasured all the wonderful friendships he held in life.

Edward was predeceased by his wife, Lorraine (Rose) Czarnecki; and by his brother, Richard Czarnecki.

Edward leaves his fiancé, Dayle Ellen Sinderman, with whom he happily resided for 38 years; his three children, Edward S. Czarnecki III of Pittsfield, Kathi C. (Richard) Tognazzi of Northbridge, Mass., and Eric C. Czarnecki of Wisconsin; his grandson Colin E. Tognazzi; his sister Barbara C. Harwood of Pownal, Vt.; his sister-in-law Frances H. Czarnecki of North Adams; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Funeral notice: A celebration of Czarnecki's life will be celebrated at a later date. Burial will be private in Southview Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested Hospice Care of the Berkshires, 877 South St. Pittsfield, MA 01201 or Whole Child, 2 Maple Ave. Upton, MA 01568. To add to the Book of Memories please, visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.