Hadley, Victor Joseph Cendrowski, 90, died Wednesday January 28, 2015 at home with his family by his side. He was born in Hadley on July 16, 1924 to the late Felix and Aniela {Wanczyk} Cendrowski. Victor was married to his late wife of 50 years Leona {Guzik} Cendrowski. 

Victor was a lifelong resident of North Hadley, and he was born and died along the same stretch of land on River Drive. A member of the Hopkins Academy class of 1942, he was voted most handsome boy in his senior class. After graduating high school, he married Leona Guzik of Ware, and together they raised three children on the family farm. Victor grew tobacco and asparagus for many years, along with driving a truck full time for N&B Express. He was a lifelong member of the Local 404 Teamsters Union. He retired in 1986 and spent his time traveling with his wife, enjoying time with his grandchildren, and growing an abundant garden, which he shared with many neighbors and friends. He also served his community on the Hadley Zoning Board and Health Department and as a volunteer firefighter in North Hadley. In his later years, Vic remained sharp and was always quick with a joke. 

He is survived by his son Robert and wife Diane of Whately, his two daughters, Cindy Whitmore, of Hadley, and Carole Dunton, of Gainesville, FL., his brother, Jim Cendrowski, of CA, and his sister, Theresa Bagdon, of Sunderland. He is also survived by his six grandchildren, Mike and Tim Cendrowski, Kim Lewis and Becky Guyet, and Lindsey and Kristen Whitmore, as well as six great-grandchidren. Victor was pre-deceased by two brothers, Joe and Ben Rydzak.

A mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday February 3, 2015 10:00 am at Most Holy Redeemer Church, Hadley. Burial will follow in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Hadley. Calling Hours will be Monday February 2, 2015 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm, at The Douglass Funeral Service, Amherst. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Cooley Dickinson VNA and Hospice 168 Industrial Dr. Northampton, MA 01060 and The Alumni Association of Hopkins Academy P.O. Box 386 Hadley, MA 01035. 

Obituary and memorial register at www.douglassfuneral.com

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