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David L. Bogacz, 64, of Wilbraham, died on Friday, February 12, 2016 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. He worked as a machinist for United Technologies Corporation. David was born on September 29, 1951 in Springfield. He was the son of the late Mitchell and Stella (Evaska) Bogacz. David was a communicant of St. Catherine of Siena Church. He was a Scout Master for the Boy Scouts of America and raised two Eagle Scouts. He was wicked nuts about the Boston Red Sox, an enthusiastic fisherman, avid outdoorsmen and a handyman that would help anyone. Dave always had a great sense of humor.

Besides his parents, Dave is predeceased by a brother, James Bogacz. He was the loving husband to his wife Adele for over forty years; a loving father to his three children, Sara Grader of Chicopee, Dave Bogacz and his wife Jenny of Ludlow and Andrew Bogacz and his wife, Amber of Southampton. Dave is also survived by two brothers, Stephen Bogacz and his wife, Agnes of Springfield and Paul Bogacz of Chicopee, grandfather of Abraham Bogacz and uncle of two nieces and a nephew.

Dave’s funeral will be held on Thursday morning, February 18, 2016 from the Cierpial Memorial Funeral Home on 69 East St. in Chicopee Falls at 10:30 am, following by a Liturgy of Christian Burial in St. Catherine of Siena Church, 1023 Parker St., Springfield at 11:30 am. His burial will be private at a later date. Calling hours are on Wednesday from 4 to 7 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to D’Amour Center for Cancer Care, 3350 Main St., Springfield, MA 01199