Chester S. "Pop Pop" Zawielski, 86, formerly of 120 Pilgrim Ave., passed away peacefully, Saturday, March 17th, in the University Commons Long Term Care Center. Chester's wife of 58 years, Beatrice (Tremblay) Zawielski, passed away February 14th.

Chester is survived by his three daughters, Joanne Brown and her husband Barry of Hubbardston, Paula Krakowski and her husband Keith of Lake Worth Florida, Lois Adams and her husband Dennis of Worcester; six grandchildren, Krystyna, Nathan, Heidi, Rachel, James and Julie; three great-grandchildren, Kodi, Evan and Simon; nieces, nephews and a host of friends. A brother, Joseph and two sisters, Estelle Alavosius and Jean Zawielski predeceased him. Chester was born in Hyde Park, the son of Julian and Josephine (Yalmokus) Zawielski. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and has lived here all his life.

Chester worked more than 50 years as a die cutter for Vellumoid Corporation before retiring in 1999. He was a member of St. Stephen's Church, the United Steelworkers of America union. He was an avid bowler and golfer. In it's heyday, Chet was a fixture at Spags Supply in Shrewsbury on Saturday mornings.

Chester's funeral will be held Friday, March 23rd from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., with a Mass at 10:00 a.m. in the church of St. Stephen's, 357 Grafton St. Burial will follow next to his wife in Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family, Thursday, March 22nd from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Massachusetts Veterans Shelter, Grove St., 01605.