Robert P. Joppich, 94
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ADAMS, Mass. —
Mr. Robert P. Joppich, 94, of Adams, died on Monday, January 15, 2024, at Williamstown Commons.
He was born in Adams on September 24, 1929, a son of the late Robert and Anna Mae (Perchtolt) Joppich. He attended schools in Adams and graduated from the former Adams High School.
Robert was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War, having served with the United States Air Force for 22 years until receiving his honorable discharge as Chief Master Sergeant.
Bob worked as a design technician in the naval ordnance division of the former General Electric Co., Pittsfield.
He was a communicant of St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Cheshire. He was a member of the Adams Post 160 American Legion as well as a member of the Adams Seniors and Council on Aging where he served on the board of directors.
His wife, the former Sylvia Venero, whom he married on October 26, 1960, died on December 20, 2006.
He is survived by three daughters, Janice Dzbenski and her husband Joseph of Adams, Danielle Haney and her husband Robert of Las Vegas, NV and Nancy Fay and her husband Russell Findley of Gardnerville, NV; his sister Neoma Chichester of Tyler, TX; five grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his brother James Joppich.
The funeral will be held on Wednesday, January 24th at 12:00 NOON in the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St., Adams.
Calling hours are Wednesday from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Burial will be in the spring.
The family requests the omission of flowers and suggests memorial donations be made to The Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445-7226 or to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
To leave a message of condolence, or for directions, please go online to www.paciorekfuneral.com.
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