Walter J. Brezniak, Jr., 74, passed away January 17, 2017 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester surrounded by his loving family and friends following a steadfast battle with Pancreatic cancer. He leaves his wife of 41 years Betty Ann (Serra) Brezniak, his daughters Jennifer Brezniak and Melanie Brezniak and her husband Andrew McAninch and their daughter Sadie, his brother Robert Brezniak, niece Nichole Rivera and nephew Robert Brezniak, Jr. Walter was born November 3, 1942 in Webster, MA son of the late Rose (Turek) and Walter Brezniak, Sr. Throughout his life he remained nostialgic about his Webster roots. He spent many years as a high school teacher and several more as an Adjunct professor teaching history. Away from the classroom Walter was a true historian having read countless volumes particularly about WWII military history and also reveled in learning from veterans about their firsthand accounts over the years. He also worked for a short time away from education doing CAD design. Since he was young Walter found peace with a paintbrush in hand and canvas in front of him as he worked for many years to develop his self-taught ability. He and Betty Ann traveled extensively during their 41 years together including a trip to Venice that left treasured memories for them both. He adored his family and the community he lived in and will be greatly missed. Please honor Walter with a memorial donation in lieu of flowers to VNA Care Network and Hospice 120 Thomas St. Worcester, MA 01608. All are welcome to gather with Walter’s family and friends Friday January 20th from 9-11am at Roney Funeral Home 152 Worcester St. N. Grafton MA 01536 followed by a prayer service at 11am in the funeral home. He will then be laid to rest at Fairview Cemetery in South Grafton. Please visit a Book of Memories for Walter to share a story, memory or message of sympathy with his family online at:
www.RoneyFuneralHome.com