Tara L. Stefanski, 52
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ADAMS, Mass. —
Tara Lynn Stefanski, 52, of Adams, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, December 27, 2022 at her home.
She was born in North Adams on May 8, 1970, daughter of Margaret I. (Segala) Stefanski and the late Karol J. “Bud” Stefanski. She attended St. Stanislaus Elementary School and graduated from Hoosac Valley High School with the Class of 1988.
Tara worked for Waverly Fabrics in Adams for 10 years until its closing; Protech Armored Systems in Pittsfield for 20 years, and at the former Orchards Hotel in Williamstown for several years.
She was a communicant of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Adams. She was active with the Girl Scouts for several years, and enjoyed sewing, road trips, taking rides with her daughter, musical Bingo and bowling.
She is survived by her mother, Margaret “Peggy” (Segala) Stefanski, of Adams; her daughter Anna Rynkowski of Adams, and Anna’s companion, Alex Bissonnette of Nashua, NH; Keegan Haggerty, whom she considered a son, of Adams; her brother, Jeffrey Stefanski and his wife, Evie, of Midlothian, VA; her nieces Jamie and Jessica and nephew, Jeffrey, Jr., her former longtime companion David Rynkowski; as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 7th at 1:00 PM in the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St. Adams. Calling hours will be Saturday from 12 Noon until the service, in the funeral home. Burial will be held at a later date in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Adams. Memorial donations may be made to Pop Cares, PO Box 482, Williamstown, MA 01267, or to Anna Rynkowski to assist her in completing her education. To leave a message of condolence, or for directions, please go online to www.paciorekfuneral.com
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