Bernice Ruth Komuniecki

Bernice Ruth (Crawford) Komuniecki, 90, passed away peacefully at the Berkshire Medical Center on Friday, March 31, 2017 after a short illness. She was born on November 18, 1926 in Adams, MA, the daughter of the late Matthew and Eugenie (Mercier) Crawford. She graduated from Adams High School in 1944 and received her RN from Saint Luke’s School of Nursing in 1947. She worked as a nurse at the former St. Luke’s Hospital, and renewed her nursing credentials for many years, always interested in learning new things. Bernie married the love of her life, the late Walter Komuniecki on May 8, 1948 at Notre Dame Church in Adams, and moved to Pittsfield. They were blessed with 52 years of marriage and had four children. Survivors include her eldest son, Richard Komuniecki (Patricia) of Toledo, OH; a daughter, Jean (Komuniecki) Tutlys of Westwood, MA; and youngest son, Robert Komuniecki of Pittsfield, with whom she resided. She was preceded in death by her infant son, William Komuniecki. She was beloved “Grandma Bernie” to her grandson, Eric Walter Komuniecki (Kathryn) of Toledo, OH and granddaughter Sarah (Komuniecki) Janning (Philip) of Cincinnati, OH, and she was “Mimi” to her two great-grandsons, Hayes Frederick and Bennett Walter Janning. They all loved hearing her sing “When it’s Springtime in the Rockies” and spending time together on the beaches of Cape Cod and Marco Island (FL). Bernie loved life and took great joy in her family and many friends. She was the life of the party and a great shopper, with a practiced eye for a “deal.” Bernie enjoyed the excitement of casinos and visited several in at least five states and two countries. She chose Las Vegas to celebrate her 80th birthday and took her family with her to share the experience. Bernie enjoyed all travel, especially to tropical islands like Aruba and Jamaica, but was most happy at family gatherings where she could spend time with her grandchildren and later her great-grandchildren. Bernie was also a life-long bridge player and enjoyed the game with her dear friends in Pittsfield and on Marco Island where she wintered for more than 30 years. Marco Island was her special joy, and she eagerly anticipated the coming of fall each year as that signaled the time to “head south.” FUNERAL NOTICE The funeral service for Bernice Komuniecki will be held at 10 am on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Dwyer Funeral Home, 776 North Street, Pittsfield, MA with Msgr. Michael Shershanovich, pastor of St. Joseph Church, officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. There will be an hour of visitation prior to the service from 9 to 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the BCC Nursing School Scholarship Fund, in care of Dwyer Funeral Home. DONATIONS CANNOT BE MADE ONLINE, but may be made through the Dwyer Funeral Home.

Bernice Ruth Komuniecki

November 18, 1926 - March 31, 2017