Adam J. Wazecha, 88, Warren

Korean War veteran was active with local seniors

Posted 5/13/19

Adam J. Wazecha, 88, of Warren, died Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital.

He was the husband of the late Delphina (DeGoes) Wazecha.

Adam was born in Pawtucket, a son of the late …

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Adam J. Wazecha, 88, Warren

Korean War veteran was active with local seniors

Posted

Adam J. Wazecha, 88, of Warren, died Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital.

He was the husband of the late Delphina (DeGoes) Wazecha.

Adam was born in Pawtucket, a son of the late Adam J. and Katherine (Kacek) Wazecha.

Mr. Wazecha was a Plater for over 23 years for Texas Instruments before retiring. He was a US Army veteran, serving as Corporal during the Korean War.

He had been a Warren resident for the last 15 years, coming from Central Falls.

Adam was very involved with the Warren Senior Citizens, and spent many hours bowling, playing bocce, cards and shuffleboard. He loved his weekend breakfasts.

Mr. Wazecha is survived by his sons, Stephen Wazecha and his wife Brenda of Woonsocket, and Stanley Wazecha and his wife Tracy of Warren. He was the brother of Theresa Daley of California. Mr. Wazecha was the grandfather of Sherri, Caitlyn, Carissa, Stacie and Christopher. He was also the great-grandfather of Aiden.

Adam was the brother of the late Walter J. Warzeka, and the father of the late Paul Wazecha.

His funeral will be held Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 9 am from Smith Funeral and Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Road, Warren, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in St. Mary of the Bay Church, 645 Main St., Warren. Calling hours are Tuesday, May 14, 2019 from 4-7 pm.

Burial with Military Honors will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 550 Wampanoag Trail, East Providence. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. See www.wjsmithfh.com.

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