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Warm Thoughts Arrangement
Stephen Taplin MD, MPH
January 01, 2026


Hatfield, Massachusetts
Jul 31, 1944 – Dec 22, 2025 (Age 81)
David J. ZapkaHatfield, MA - David J. Zapka, 81, of Hatfield passed away peacefully on Monday morning at Cooley Dickinson Hospital after a brief illness. David was born in Northampton to the late John and Anna (Duga) Zapka. He was raised in Hatfield, attending local schools and graduated from...
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Warm Thoughts Arrangement
Stephen Taplin MD, MPH
January 01, 2026
Dear Marty and family ..so sorry to hear of your brothers passing..Dave worked on tobacco with us when we were teen agers..He was always full of laughter!!! May he rest in peace! JEFF AND LORIE BOYLE
Lorie boyle
December 30, 2025 | Friend
Deepest condolences to Jane and the family. I still remember how fondly you always spoke of John and your dogs back when we worked together. Wishing you peace and comfort.
Kathee Sonner
December 29, 2025 | Family
Cousin Jane, my deepest condolences on the loss of David. My dad often spoke to me me about Dave and the many projects he collaborated and helped him with-always with appreciation and respect. He was truly a special person in the Machaiek family and will be deeply missed by me. May you find comfort in the memories you shared and in knowing how much he meant to so many.
Henry J Machaiek
December 29, 2025 | Family
To Jane, Marty and David´s family and friends: I spent Grades 1 thru 8 in Hatfield with David. He lived on Chestnut Street close to Rte. 91 and I lived at 74 Chestnut Street. He was by far our funniest classmate! The way he could question decisions of teachers and frustrate the, in a respectful way, was a work of art! David wore his worn out jeans down low, which, in itself was funny. I can remember a teacher in 7th Grade, let´s call him Rupert, becoming so frustrated throwing a...
Marty Wilkes
December 29, 2025 | School
Marty and family, Dave was a wonderful guy, sincere, funny, a real jewel. My deepest condolences do you.
Peter Paniczko
December 28, 2025 | Friend
i am so sorry to hear of david's passing. he always made me laugh. he was a bright kind soul and will be missed. my love and condolences to his family- especially jane.
daphne phelps rn
December 27, 2025 | Work
Marty and the Zapka family, s sorry to hear about David. I have a lot of memories of hanging around Arrow welding fixing the old Chevy truck in the early 80´s. Marty my thoughts and prayers are with you and Karen.
Bill Hurley
December 27, 2025 | Friend