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- Michael L. Mecheski, 57, a lifelong resident of Hinsdale, died May 10, 2014, in the comfort of his home.
He was born in Brattleboro Nov. 17, 1956, son of the late Margaret (Momaney) Mecheski and Richard Mecheski. He was educated in Hinsdale and received his general educational development degree (G.E.D.).
Mr. Mecheski worked for many years at the Gatton Weeks Paper Co., where he was employed as a machine operator. He also worked at Beaman Lumber, Five Acre Farm and Cersosimo Lumber Co.
He was a man of faith. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially while working in his vegetable and flower gardens. He was a great cook and enjoyed sharing his creations with family and friends. He liked to hunt and fish. He was also very mechanically handy with repairing cars. He had a big heart and a soft spot for all types of animals. When time permitted he enjoyed vacationing with family at the beach.
Survivors include his daughter, Roxanne L. Mecheski of Northfield, Mass.; his siblings and their spouses, Carol Clerc and her husband, Bruce, of North Adams, Mass., Joseph A. Mecheski of Hinsdale, Richard Mecheski and his wife, Cathy, of Swanzey and John Mecheski and his wife, Holly, of Windsor; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. His son Douglas L. Mecheski passed away May 24, 1998.
A mass with Christian burial rites will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, Main Street, Hinsdale. Burial will follow in the family lot at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Meeting House Road, Hinsdale. All services are under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral Home and Crematory of Swanzey (www.cheshirefamilyfh.com).
There are no calling hours.
Flowers will gladly be accepted. However, the family would prefer donations be made in Mr. Mecheski's memory to the Monadnock Humane Society, 101 West Swanzey Road, Swanzey 03446.
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