Ronald C. Stochaj

Ronald C. Stochaj BELLINGHAM Ronald C. Stochaj, 70, of Bellingham, passed away Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. He was the beloved husband for 49 years of Anna Mae (Hromanik) Stochaj, whom he married Oct. 17, 1959. Born in Webster, Oct. 13, 1938, he was the son of the late Clarence and Rita (Montigney) Stochaj. He was a resident of Bellingham since 1965 and was formerly of Waltham and Homestead, Pa., and wintered in Zolfo Springs, Fla., and Oxford, where he was raised. Mr. Stochaj worked as a maintenance mechanic at Ball Foster Glass in Milford for 27 years, retiring in 1989. He also served as a part-time Bellingham Police officer, a union carpenter and millwright and was a wedding photographer, operating Friends & Family Photography in Bellingham for many years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, a Mason and a Jaycee. He was Boy Scout leader of Troop 120 of Bellingham and Cub Scout Master of Troop 18 of South Bellingham. He was an Eagle Scout and member of Order of the Arrow. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and gardening. He was devoted to his family and will be greatly missed. He leaves his loving children, David L. Stochaj and his wife, Kristine, of Bellingham, Michael E. Stochaj and his wife, Leta, of Shrewsbury, Wayne R. Stochaj and his wife, Elizabeth, of Milford and Rodd C. Stochaj and his fiance, Catherine, of Lowell; and his devoted grandchildren, Christian, Kimberly and Madelyn Stochaj. He was the brother of the late Elaine Snay. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 23, at 11 a.m. at Cartier's Funeral Home, 151 South Main St. (Rte. 126), Bellingham. Interment will follow in St. Jean Baptiste Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 5 to 8 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701, would be appreciated.