Tadeusz "Teddy" Lak

Tadeusz W. “Teddy” Lak, 92, a lifelong Indian Orchard resident, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 9, 2019.  Son of the late Michael and Agnes (Brelecka) Lak, he was a graduate of the former Springfield Technical High School and attended AIC.  He had a love of learning and took many continuing education courses at STCC. Teddy proudly served his country as a Corporal in the U.S. Army during World War II. He retired as a chemical technician at Monsanto Chemical Co after 39 years of service.  Teddy was a talented wood worker and an avid fisherman.  His favorite times were spent fishing on Lake Champlain and on trips to the casino with family and friends.  He was a devout communicant of Immaculate Conception Church.

Teddy is survived by two daughters Barbara Stadnicki and her husband Stanley and Kathleen Tereso and his daughter-in-law Amy Braveman.  He also leaves his 5 grandchildren Laura, Lisa, Steven, Jennifer and Stefanie as well as 4 great-grandchildren Samuel, Sydni, Conor and Colin.  Sadly he was predeceased by his wife Lena (Mamicki) Lak in 2011 and his son Walter Lak. He will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him.

Visiting hours for Teddy will be Tuesday, September 17, 2019 from 9:30-10:30 AM at the Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home, 64 Sewall St, Ludlow, MA followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM in Immaculate Conception Church, Parker St. Indian Orchard, MA.  Rites of Committal with Military Honors will be in Hillcrest Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Teddy’s family requests that donations be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104;  or Burn Survivors of New England, 114 Butler St, New Bedford, MA 02744 or www.bsone.org or Beacon Hospice/Amedysis Foundation at www.amedysis.com.