Southbridge: Walenty Szlosek, Jr., 91, of Blackmere Rd., passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 in his home after a long illness.

His wife of 67 years, Hazel V. Szlosek, passed away in 2020.  He leaves his son, Dwayne D. Szlosek of Dudley; his daughter, Vanessa V. Schoonover and her husband Royl of Westminster, VT; and his two grandchildren, Beckie Boyd and Ryan Schoonover; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by four brothers, Peter Szlosek, John Szlosek, Winslow Szlosek and Stanley Szlosek and four sisters, Helen Robinson, Stephanie Szlosek, Wanda Zach and Theresa Walek.  He was born in Webster the son of Walenty and Amelia (Zajac) Szlosek Sr.

Walenty owned and operated the Tall Pine Greenhouse in Southbridge for 35 years.  He also worked for CPC Engineering in Sturbridge for over 20 years.  Prior to CPC he worked at the former Charlton Woolen Mills.  Walenty loved fishing and was a licensed pilot and flew out of the Southbridge Airport in his younger years.  Above all Walenty was devoted to his family.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 11th, at 12:00pm in West Ridge Cemetery, Charlton.  There are no calling hours.

The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is directing arrangements.