PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Chester Anthony Chojnowski, 86, of 107 Birch Grove Drive passed away August 11, 2018, at Berkshire Medical Center.



Born in Pittsfield on April 12, 1932, he was the son of the late Anthony and Mary Zarzecka Chojonowski. He was married to the former Margaret Mary VanWart, who predeceased him on June 21, 2004.



Chester was a business owner for many years, having owned Chet's Variety, Raymond's Market, Daddy's Delight and an Assisting Living Senior Lodge. He also worked as a butcher and real estate agent.



He enjoyed fishing, mushrooming, metal detecting, going to the causeway, collecting owls and dancing at the ITAM, but especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.



He leaves behind his seven children, Chris A. Chojnowski, John A. Chojnowski and Michael A. Chojnowski all of Pittsfield, Linda R. Daly of North Adams, Kathleen M. Chojnowski-Murach of Pittsfield, Lisa M. Chojnowski of Pittsfield and Andrea T. Farmer of Pittsfield; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.



Funeral notice: Funeral services for Mr. Chojnowski will held Thursday, August 16, 2018, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church with Rev. Michael Bernier, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.



Calling hours will be held Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at Dery Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Alzheimer’s Association in care of the funeral home, 54 Bradford Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201.