Lawrence S. Rzepecki

PAWTUCKET - Lawrence S. Rzepecki, 79, Passed away Friday January 31, 2025 peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

He was the beloved husband of Helena (Gajda) Rzepecki.

Born in

Pawtucket he was a son of the late Steven and Aniela (Sroka) Rzepecki.

Larry was a graduate of St. Raphael Academy, Providence College and did extensive studies in Mathematics and Financial Management at Boston College and Bryant University.

Before his retirement Larry was employed by the Department of Defense in Boston, MA for 44 years. He was also the Owner and Director of Smithfield Summer School for 22 years as he was a Certified Secondary High School Mathematics teacher.

Mr. Rzepecki was on the Board of Directors of Hanscom Federal Credit Union since 1979, serving in Executive positions and holding positions as Chairman on many of the committees of the Credit Union. Prior to that, he audited Federal Credit Unions and was a treasurer of 2 Credit Unions early in his career. Larry was a Trustee for many years at St. Joseph's Church Central Falls.

Larry spoke fluent Polish and was very involved with the Polish community. He was a member and held various positions with the Pulaski Mutual Aid Society of Central Falls. RI. Larry was also the Treasurer of the Rhode Island Polonia Scholarship Foundation for many years.

As he loved the summer community of Buttonwoods (Warwick, RI) where he and Helena spent summers, he was a Trustee of the Buttonwoods Camping Association.

Besides his wife of 46 years, Larry is survived by three loving children, Stefanie Rzepecki of Boston, MA, Diane (Rzepecki) Ferris of Milton, MA, and one son, Gregory Rzepecki of Pawtucket, RI. He also leaves behind to cherished grandsons Cole and Teddy Ferris. He was the brother of the late William Rzepecki.

His Funeral will be held Saturday February 8th, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. from the Karol A. Romenski & Sons Funeral Home 342 High Street Central Falls, RI with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church 391 High Street Central Falls, RI. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend.

Calling Hours will be held Friday February 7th 2025 from 4p.m. to 7p.m.

In lieu of flowers Memorial Donations in his memory to St. Joseph's Church Central Falls, RI would be greatly appreciated

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Published by Woonsocket Call on Feb. 4, 2025.

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John Mick

June 24, 2025

My dear Helena and family, I just learned of Larry's passing and I'm truly sorry for your loss. When I first met Larry we were both young men with growing families toiling at DCASR, BOSTON. Larry was always smiling or could come up with a humourous anecdote in any situation. Larry approached me at work and asked if I wanted to join a car pool from Pawtucket which of course I didn't. As a loner I craved freedom. Ever the salesman Larry persisted until I caved in. We shared a lot of laughs in that car pool. Larry could adapt to any situation through his humor. I thought of him often over the years since. John Mick, Crawley, WV.

Your friends at Transamerica

February 10, 2025

Diane & Stef, so incredibly sorry about the loss of your Dad. What a beautiful write-up of his legacy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Andrea Thompson

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Amber (Adoian) Fleming

February 8, 2025

Mrs. Rzepecki, Stef, Diane, and Gregory, I´m so sorry for your loss. Sending you lots of love from the Adoians in Buttonwoods and the Flemings on Long Island. I hope you hold all the cherished memories you´ve shared close to your heart. I´m thinking of some very funny memories with my favorite Polish family back when we were growing up. Your Dad was such a nice man. You´re all in my thoughts and prayers in this time of grief. XO

Dave Pronchick

February 6, 2025

Larry left a long lasting legacy at Hanscom Federal Credit Union. He was a staunch advocate of the members during his 45+ years of volunteer service to HFCU. Larry was a mentor and friend and he will be missed by the entire Board and staff. it was a privilege knowing him and serving together for the last 20 years. His wit and wisdom were his calling cards. Our condolences to Helena and the children. Rest in peace....

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