1943-2011
Norton, MA – Chester T. “Chet” Chwalek, 68 of 91 Codding Road, formerly of Pomfret Center, CT and Thompson, CT died Friday, November 11, 2011 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the loving husband of Louise (Beaudry) Chwalek for 43 years. Born in Putnam, CT, he was the son of the late John and Bertha (Modliszewski) Chwalek.
Mr. Chwalek was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the ATW Companies in Warwick, RI retiring in 2008. He was still actively serving on the Board of Directors. He served in the Army National Guard from 1968 to 1974.
Chet enjoyed being outdoors, photography and, most importantly, spending time with his family. He also enjoyed following the Red Sox, Patriots, and UConn Huskies.
In addition to his wife Louise, he is survived by his two children; David Chwalek of Sudbury, MA and Karen Burg and her husband Scott of Norwood, MA; his sister, Carolyn Molinaro of Bristol, CT and four grandchildren, Landon, Ava, Luke, and Travis. He was predeceased by his brother John in 1998. Chet also leaves brother and sister-in-laws and nieces and nephews who were very dear to him.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Chet’s family from 10:00 to 11:30 am Friday, November 18, 2011 in the Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale, CT followed by a Funeral Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 pm in St. Joseph Church, 18 Main St., N. Grosvenordale, CT. A private burial will be held at St. Mary Cemetery in Foxboro, MA at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 9 Erie Dr, Suite 101, Natick, MA 01760. Online memorial donations may be made at www.lls.org. For Memorial Guestbook, visit www.GilmanAndValade.com
Brad and Donna Carpenter
Louise,David and Karen. We were so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband / father. He was always such a nice soft spoken man that we always enjoyed talking to when he would pass by with his wheelbarrow. Our sincere condolences! He will be greatly missed!
Sincerely,
Brad and Donna Carpenter
Cindy Martin Preston
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with all of you. He’ll forever be with all of you keeping you safe. Much love.
Phyllis Maurer
I was very sorry to hear of Dave’s dad’s passing. I know he will be greatly missed by all his family. I know Dave loved his dad very much as well as his grandchildren.
Ana Cidade
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. I really enjoyed working for Chet. I could not ask for a better boss and no one could fill his shoes. Chet was a kind and gentle soul.God only takes the good ones. May he rest in peace. I will greatly miss him.
Don Murray & Franny Hayes
We are so sorry to have lost our friend and neigbor Chet. We will always remember the great times and conversations that we had at our Red Mill Village Events. Louise, please know that we are here to help and comfort you at this time or whenever you need it.
May Chet rest in peace. God be with him.
Jennifer and Scott Morrow
Karen, I am very sorry for your loss. Scott and I had the pleasure of meeting your Dad at your parents’ home just before your wedding. He was a very nice man and made us feel comfortable there and at your reception. He seemed like a wonderful father. You and your family are in our thoughts. Please let us know if you need anything.
Patrick Rousseau
Louise, David, Karen and Family,
I just returned from 2 weeks away to hear your sad news about Chet. Last year having gone through this with Laura, I certainly feel your loss, although I don’t pretend to understand what you are all going through completely. I am certain you will think of your loving husband / dad every day and I am also certain you have many happy memories you will continue to revisit. I certainly always enjoyed talking with Chet at family get-togethers and had great respect for him as a really solid guy.
I wish you all the best as time goes by and you keep all those happy memories alive.
Sincerely,
Pat Rousseau
JoAnn Hyde
I had the pleasure of working with Chet for four years. He was kind, helpful and very friendly to speak with. My first week at JAS, he called and offered me a warm welcome which made starting a new job a lttle easier. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by many people. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. God Bless!
carolyn molinaro
Louise, David, Karen and family,
My heart grieves for our loss. My brother, Chet, was a man of impeccable character and unsurpassed integrity. I was always so proud to refer to him as my brother. May he be forever at peace and may your precious memories sustain you.
Carolyn
Kevin J. Curseaden
To Dave and the entire Family,
I am very sorry for your loss.
Patrick Rousseau
Loise, David, Karen and Families,
I just arrived from 2 weeks away to hear the sad news about Chet. I know a little bit about what you are going through as we have just passed the year mark of losing Laura. However, I don’t pretend to know all you are going through as that is as personal as your relationship with your husband / Dad, but I can tell that you guys are a very tight family. That closeness and talking together about all the great memories you have will get you all through this. I wish for you all peace.
Pat
Bill & Mimi Parvey
Chet, a quiet and thoughtful neighbor and active member of our condo community will be missed. Our sincere condolences to Louise and the rest of Chet’s family. We will miss seeing him at functions and strolling the grounds with his wife.
Bill & Mimi
Bill Dooley
Louise, Dave, and Karen,
I am so sorry to hear about Chet. He was such a great man who always was so kind to me and made me feel so welcome. I can still remember him laughing and cracking his subtle jokes. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I’ve been through this, it’s real hard.He was a great father, husband and man.
Bill
Georgia Torrisi
Dear Louise and Family,
I am so sad the hear of Chet’s passing,
Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your wonderful husband and father.
Chet will always live in my memory as the most gracious and kind person anyone could hope to work for. .
I will always remember how much he loved his family.
God Bless You,
Georgia
Theresa Colardo
Dear Louise and family,
I was so sad to hear of Chet’s passing.
Please accept my deepest condolences. I will always remember him as a quiest and gentle man. I will never forget the kindness he extended me when my husband passed. You are in my prayers.
God Bless
Theresa