1952-2018
Putnam-John “Cha-Cha” Chzaszcz, 65, of Oak St, died peacefully on Sunday, April 1, 2018. Born in Putnam, he was the son of the late Stanley and Theresa (Adamczyk) Chzaszcz.
John began working for American Optical in Putnam and later transferred to their Southbridge location. He then went to work for Crabtree & Evelyn and then the former Guido Murphy’s nightclub where he was the light technician for the different bands and DJ’s who performed there. John owned and operated the former Horse Feathers Café and worked at several other local bars and taverns including the Lake Tavern. He was a Fourth Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus Cargill Council 64 and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1523 in Putnam. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid Yankee and Dolphin fan.
John is survived by his son, Joseph Chzaszcz and his wife April of Wauregan, his two brothers Gary J. Chzaszcz of Thompson, CT and Steve Chzaszcz and wife Lucy of Putnam, CT; his granddaughter Jasmine Chzaszcz; his step grandchildren Amber Hawkins and James Hawkins; his niece Magdalena Chzaszcz and his nephew and Godson, Mathew Chzaszcz.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with John’s family from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 5, 2018 in the Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church St. Putnam. A gathering will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 6, 2018 in the funeral home followed by a Funeral Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. in St. Mary Church of the Visitation, 218 Providence St. Putnam. Burial to follow in St. Mary Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Knights of Columbus Cargill Council 64, 68 Providence St. Putnam, CT 06260. For memorial guestbook visit www. GilmanAndValade.com.
Diane Lyford
April 2, 2018 at 4:29 pmI am sorry for your loss in my prayers and thoughts Gary and Steve and his wife and family especially I’m sorry for to my son Joseph Chzaszcz and his wife and stepkid grandchildren and his grandchildren rest in peace John no more suffering
John D. Ryan
April 2, 2018 at 5:06 pmRest in Peace, Brother Knight.
Deborah Lamiotte
April 2, 2018 at 6:17 pmOh, Gary I’m so very sorry about the passing of Cha Cha. I will keep you and John’s family in my prayers.
Jane & Sue (Nelson)
April 2, 2018 at 7:17 pmWhat a nice guy. A genuine kind person. Every time we went to hear music Cha cha would be there working the lights.
We will miss him.
Ann Bartholomew
April 3, 2018 at 8:22 amThe loss of a parent is always hard on the child. Always remember the good times to see you through the harder ones. You are a good son Joey. Love you
Denise
April 3, 2018 at 11:44 amI am so sorry for the families loss of such a,great man. You will be truly missed Cha Cha. The Vfw won’t be the same without you.
Cheryl Dumas
April 3, 2018 at 7:35 pmSo sorry for your loss, I went to school with John and saw him through the years here and there, the last time 3 1/2 years ago at my dads funeral, family and friends get together at a hall John was working at. I had a nice chat with John and invited him and his friends to come have a meal in the hall and it was a nice visit. John was the nicest fellow and had a kind heart, he will be missed, Sincerely Cheryl Dumas
Sandra Roy
April 4, 2018 at 9:38 amDeepest sympathy to the family. I remember him while I was the caretaker for his mom Theresa who was special to me ,who has a special place in ,your heart
Diane Moylan-Cooke
April 8, 2018 at 12:18 amGary, Mathew, and extended Chzaszcz family,
May God bless and comfort you all at this difficult time. You will be in my prayers. Life is never easy, however our memories turn into beautiful gifts that live on.
My sincerest condolences,
Diane