Sherman M. Clemens

Sherman M. Clemens, 88, of Suffield, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Born August 7, 1936, in Danbury, to Marion S. and Agnes (Bjornsen) Clemens, Sherman spent his youth in Pawling, NY and Hartford, CT. After attending Hartford High School, Sherman joined the US Navy Reserves, moving then into a lengthy career with the Connecticut Air National Guard. He served our country for almost forty years, receiving an honorable discharge in 1997 having achieved the rank of Senior Master Sergeant. He married his beloved Martha Cherney in 1960 and had two daughters, Celine Zaczynski and Tracy Coppolo. Sherman is predeceased by his parents and his three sisters: Heidi, Virginia, and Shirley. He leaves behind his faithful and loving wife of over sixty-four years, his daughters, and their husbands: Robert Zaczynski and Matthew Coppolo. He leaves five grandchildren: Matthew (Lindsay) Zaczynski, Timothy Dustin Pepler, Eric Zaczynski, Kristen (Stephen) Buoniconti, and Melissa (Timothy) Viola. He also leaves four great-grandchildren who loved their Papa so much: Owen, Caden, and Ryan Zaczynski, and Eleanor Viola. Family and friends may gather on Friday, November 29, 2024 from 8:30-10:00 am at Nicholson & Carmon Funeral Home, 443 East St. N. (Rt. 159), Suffield followed by a funeral service at 10:00 am at Nicholson & Carmon Funeral Home. Burial with military honors will be in Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Agawam, MA.