Mr. Theodore S. Chludzinski

Mr. Theodore Stanley Chludzinski, 81, of 541 Williams Street, Pittsfield, died Friday, November 25, 2011 at Providence Care Center of Lenox. He had been in declining health for a number of years in his battle with Lewy Bodies disease. A native of Greenfield, Mass, he was born on June 2, 1930 to Stanley and Rose (Cichy) Chludzinski. He attended Greenfield schools and graduated in 1952 from Hampden College of Pharmacy which later became Mass College of Pharmacy. Ted was employed at various retail pharmacies in Franklin and Berkshire counties but was primarily a hospital pharmacist. He was initially employed at St. Luke’s Hospital, which merged to become Berkshire Medical Center. He was employed by these two hospitals from 1962 until he retired in1994. He was the director of pharmacy services at BMC for a number of years. He was a member of various pharmacy associations. In his earlier years Ted enjoyed hunting and fishing. In later years he was involved with gardening and his favorite pastime, walking. He was an avid New England Patriots and Red Sox fan. Ted was an active member of the Catholic Church having served as a Eucharistic minister at St. Agnes Church in Dalton. He was also a longtime member of St. Mark’s Meditation group in Pittsfield. He married Elizabeth (Betty) Shalley on May 25, 1963 in Great Barrington and they celebrated over 48 years of marriage. Ted is also survived by his children Stephen Chludzinski of Framingham; Dr. Paula Shaw and her husband Dr. David Shaw of Tacoma, WA; Anne Law and her husband Christopher and their children Emily and William all of Concord; and Michael Chludzinski and his wife Christina and their children Jackson and Campbell, all of Chelmsford. He is also survived by his sister Gladys Markuson of Indian Orchard and several nieces and nephews. Survivors also include sisters-in-laws Patricia Boudreau and Maureen Yaffe and their husbands. He was predeceased by his brother Edward Chelsea. The family wishes to express their thanks to the staff of Providence Care Center of Lenox for their excellent care, support and friendship. Funeral services for Mr. Theodore Chludzinski will be Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 9 am from the DWYER FUNERAL HOME, 776 North Street, Pittsfield, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10 am at Sacred Heart Church, celebrated by Rev. Geoffrey J. Deeker, CSS and concelebrated by Rev. William F. Eckert. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery in Great Barrington. Calling hours at the funeral home will be Monday, November 28, 2011 from 4 – 7 pm. If friends desire, contributions in memory of Ted may be made to the Providence Care Center of Lenox resident fund, in care of DWYER FUNERAL HOME.

Mr. Theodore S. Chludzinski

June 2, 1930 - November 25, 2011