LYNN — Frederick H. Kapacziewski, 81, of Lynn, died at home after a brief illness.
Born in Gardner, he was the son of the late Frank and Sophie Kapacziewski and loving husband of Carolyn (Januskiewicz) Kapacziewski. Fred was raised and educated in Gardner. A graduate of Gardner High School, he was a member of the Wildcats football team.
He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy during the Korean War. Frederick continued his education in 1958, attending Bay State Academy and was trained in the airline industry.
He was employed at National Airlines as a baggage and ticket agent and with US Air as a baggage handler where he worked for 35 years prior to retirement.
He enjoyed traveling to many destinations, fishing, gardening and bringing his nieces to the airport. He was also an avid football fan. Former member of St. Michael’s Parish.
In addition to his wife, Fred is survived by his sister-in-law, Joyce Kohn and brother-in-law, Thomas Janus and Donna Lee, his nephews and nieces, Alan Kapacziewski and his wife Louise of Northborough, Janice Flanagan and her husband Dan of Gardner, Diane Damien of Leominster, Lisa Wharton, Lori Hanson, her husband Brian, Matthew Janus, Adam and Daniel Kohn and several cousins. He was predeceased by his siblings Hendryka Kapacziewski, Josephine Tarmasewicz and Alexander (Pickles) Stankiewicz.
Service information: Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service at Calvary Baptist Church, 4 Coolidge Road, Peabody, Friday, Jan. 27 at 10 a.m. Interment St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Lynn. Visiting hours from the NADWORNY Funeral Home, 798 Western Ave., Lynn, Thursday from 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to Calvary Baptist Church, 4 Coolidge Road, Peabody, MA 01960. For guest book and directions Nadwornyfuneralhome.com.