John S. Swistak, 73

CHESHIRE- John S. Swistak, 73 of Cheshire passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at

the Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield. Born in Adams on April 2, 1948, son of the late Stanley G.

and Antoinette Roy Swistak he attended Adams schools and was a graduate of the Charles H. McCann

Technical High School in North Adams. John was an accomplished mechanic and was employed with several local businesses. His last place of employment was for the State of MASS DPW for ten years,

and where he retired. He was a communicant of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in Adams. A longtime

motorcycle enthusiast he was a lifetime member of the Harley Owners Group (HOG) Club, and was a longtime staff member for the Fall Run. He was also a member of the Berkshire lodge of Masons in Adams, and a committee member for the Adams Agricultural Fair for many years. He is survived by his wife the former Sandra Alves, whom he married on May 27, 1967, they would have celebrated 55 years of marriage this May. A daughter, Dawn Milesi and her husband Rick of Adams., a sister, Dolores Farrar and her husband Ralph of Cheshire, a brother, Stanley G. Swistak Jr. of Adams. Five grandchildren, Ashley Street (James), Hannah Levante (Gregg), Madison Levesque (Zach), and their father Robert Martin. Meaghan Shepard, Jonathan Shepard and their father Mark Shepard. Seven great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter, Missy Martin in 2008. A graveside service and burial for John will take place Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 11AM in St. Stanislaus Kostka Cemetery in Adams. Donations in his memory can be made to the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children in care of The TROTTIER PRINGLE FUNERAL HOME, 6 Summer St., Adams, MA 01220 who is in charge of arrangements.