James R. Kwasniewski, age 70, of Thompson, CT., died Thursday, January 19, 2017, at his home.

He leaves his wife of 50 years, Linda E. (Johnson) Kwasiewski of Thompson; a son, Dean Kwasiewski and his wife Leslie of Thompson; a daughter, Jami Madjcoucoff and her husband Theodore of North Providence; five grandchildren, Cody, Katey, Rebecca, Melissa and TJ.  He was predeceased by a brother, John Kwasniewski of Tennessee.

He was born in Webster, son of the late Ignatius and Jeannette (Tessier) Kwasniewski and lived in Webster before moving to Thompson 17 years ago.  He was a retired trailer truck driver, having worked 20 years for United Parcel Service (UPS).  James was a United States Army veteran, having served in Vietnam (1966-1967).  He was a member of the 200 Sportsman Club, the Elks, DAV, VFW and the Webster-Dudley Veterans Council. He enjoyed hunting and was a member of the NRA.

A graveside service, with military honors provided by the Webster-Dudley Veterans Council will be held Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at 11 am  in Mount Zion Cemetery, Webster. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Webster-Dudley Veterans Council, Veterans Way, Webster, MA 01570. Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School Street, Webster has been entrusted with arrangements.  A guest book is available at www.shaw-majercik.com, where you may light a candle or post a condolence message.