Stephen M. Gronski

1959 – 2022

West Springfield – Stephen M. Gronski, 63, died April 24 in Mercy Hospital after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.  Stephen was born in Manchester, CT, the son of the late Benjamin J. Gronski and Arlene (MacNeely) Saltzman. He grew up in Tolland, CT and moved to Massachusetts after High School. He worked at various machine shops in Agawam and Westfield while earning his degree in Engineering. He went on to become a Manufacturing Engineer in the Aerospace industry and was employed by the Kaman Corporation and later at Industrial Precision Inc. in Westfield where he was currently employed. Steve was an avid sports fan. He followed the Red Sox and New York Giants faithfully.  His favorite time of year was March Madness because he loved college basketball. He spent many days fishing as he was growing up and when he was older, fell in love with the game of golf. When he was not spending time with his family or work, he would be found on the Golf Course. He leaves his cherished children Meaghan Rose and Collin Patrick Gronski; siblings Barbara Prechtl and Michael Gronski (Sherry); partner Shellie Downes; former wife Laura (Howard) Gronski; former mother-in-law Dr. Theresa D. Howard; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. A funeral service will be Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 12 noon at the West Springfield Curran-Jones Funeral Home. Calling hours are Saturday, June 25, 2022 from 11am - 1pm. The burial is private.  For online condolences please visit curranjones.com . In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer or St. Jude's Children's Hospital.