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William Hermanski Obituary
Born in Pittsfield on August 31, 1949, he was the son of Majek and Caroline Ryczek Hermanski. He was a 1968 graduate of Pittsfield High School and attended Berkshire Community College.
Mr. Hermanski worked in the restaurant industry as a bartender for many years, having worked at Little Bear Café in Woodstock, NY and Alice's of Avaloch in Lenox. He was an avid guitar player and a great artist who enjoyed painting and sculpting.
He is survived by his son, Mitchell Hermanski; sister, Tricia Kirchner and husband Joe of Pittsfield; brothers, James Hermanski and wife Kathy of Pittsfield, and Michael Hermanski of Pittsfield. As well as many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his sister, Carol Lynn Wechter.
FUNERAL NOTICE: Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Berkshire Humane Society in care of DERY FUNERAL HOME, 54 Bradford St, Pittsfield, MA 01201.
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Lopsy
January 8, 2021
I am so sorry to hear about Billy. He touched my heart, as well as all of the Hermanski family, my heart goes out to you Michael, and all your family, I know how much you all loved him so very much.
Holley Linscott
November 26, 2020
Much love to Tricia, Jim, Michael and the Hermanski family. He meant so much to me. Forever in my heart...
Jamie J Jones
November 26, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Darlene Winslow
November 22, 2020
Would like to send my heartfelt condolences to the entire Hermanski family.. So very sorry for ur loss Tricia. May he now sleep with the angels!! God Bless!!
Bill Bateman
November 21, 2020
R.I.P my brother and my friend.
My sincere condolences to
the Hermanski family.
Shirley Bateman
November 19, 2020
My deepest condolences to the Hemanski family a lot great memories at Coolidge Park as well as with the Linden Street gang. So glad we had the chance to reminisce at the dinners we all shared. My prayers are with you all. R . I . P. "Herman"
Susan Baxley-Snow
November 19, 2020
Jim and the Hermanski family...my thoughts and prayers are with all of you in the loss of Bill. So many fun memories of our days at Coolidge Park and in recent years, getting together for dinners—talking and laughing...a common bond that we all share. Such a gift and “Herman” was a wonderful part of all those times together.
Karen
November 17, 2020
Sending my most heartfelt sympathy to the family. Many Coolidge Park memories. Our King.
Jerry and Yvonne Pannesco
November 17, 2020
Tricia, Jim, and Michael We are so sorry for your loss. As a childhood friend Bill will be remembered by all of the fun times and countless hours the neighborhood kids gathered at Hermanski’s wall. Great memories. Bill, Rest In Peace
Paula (Kinney) Rhorer
November 17, 2020
So very sorry for your loss. Jim & Kathy and your families are in my prayers at this difficult time. Paula (Kinney) Rhorer
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