Erving, MA---Walter P. Czernich Jr., 71, of Northfield Rd. died Friday 8-5-16 at Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield. He was born in Montague September 3, 1944 the son of Walter P. Sr. and Josephine (Silwa) Czernich.

Walt attended Erving Schools and was a 1962 graduate of Mahar Regional High School where he excelled in baseball. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Walt was a Us Army veteran stationed in Frankfurt Germany. While stationed there he was a member of the Army ski team.

Walt was a computer operator/Mixer for Farm Bureau and later United Farmer’s Cooperative for over 28 years.

Among his survivors he leaves his wife of 20 years the former Beverly Therien. His son Todd Czernich and his wife Carolyn of Erving, two step-sons, Steven Therien of Turners Falls and Richard Therien, Jr., of Las Vegas, NV, nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren. He also leaves several aunts, uncles, cousins and nieces and nephews.

Walt was predeceased by two stepsons, Bob and Jim Perkins.

A graveside service will be held Saturday September 3, 2016 at 10 am at Our Lady of Czestochowa Cemetery in Turners Falls.

Memorial contributions may be made to Northfield EMS 41 Main St. Northfield, MA. 01360 or to

JW Kingdom Hall 290 Shelburne Rd. Greenfield, MA 01301.

Arrangements are under the direction of Kostanski Funeral Home in Turners Falls.

Sympathy messages available at www.kostanskifuneralhome.com

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