Chester F. Pszenny

January 15, 1942 ~ September 24, 2015
PEABODY- Chester F. Pszenny, Jr., 73, passed away on September 24, 2015 in Florida. He was the loving husband of Ellen (Conley) Pszenny with whom he shared 51 years of marriage.
Born on January 15, 1942 in Salem, he was the son of the late Chester and Irene (Poitras) Pszenny. He was raised in Danversport, where he was a lifelong resident, and attended the Essex Agricultural School. Chet served our country with the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged. Chet had worked at the former Vic’s Drive In for many years as a cook. In 1974 he opened Chet’s Lock Shop in Danvers, where he had been the owner and lock smith, until retiring in 2005. He and his wife Ellen wintered in Clearwater, Florida, where they had their second home. He enjoyed vacationing, cooking, camping and boating. Chet also was an avid reader and loved crossword puzzles. He was a member of the P.R.L.A.C.C. Club and a former member of Rotary.
Besides his wife, Ellen, he is survived by two children, Tina and Scott MacKay of Danvers and Chester F. Pszenny, III and his companion Guilda Disla of Bradford, four grandchildren, Russell and Leah Pszenny and Alix and Eric MacKay, two great granddaughters, Evelyn and Alana, four siblings, James and Barbara Pszenny of Danvers, Patricia and Larry LeBouef of Danvers, Dorothy and Howie LeShana of Peabody and Pauline and BT Tremblay of Topsfield, many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews.
His Memorial Service will be celebrated at 10AM on Monday, October 5, 2015 at C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers. Visiting hours are Sunday from 4-6PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Chester’s name to American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
Ellen ..I’m keeping you and your family in my thoughts & prayers . I have many memories of our Sunday’s together . Words can not express losing a loved one …xoxo
so sorry for your loss, he was a wonderful man.
I’ll miss you bro. Will always be thinking of you.
Your brother Jim
So sorry to hear about his passing .Our thoughts and prayers go to all of you .
So sorry to hear about Chet’s passing. I have so many fond memories of the entire family growing up. You were all like our 2nd family growing up next to each other for many years. I will always cherish those wonderful memories. My thoughts, prayers and love to each and every one of you, during this difficult time. God Bless.
We miss you already, Chet. You always made us smile. Love you so much……. Your baby sister, Pauline
To Dottie Howie and Family we extend to you our sincere sympathies in this time of sorrow, now he he can rest in peace and be the guiding light for those Chester left behind. JP Paul and Rollande Laramee
My deepest sympathy Ellen to you and your family.
So sorry to hear of Chet’s passing, he was a wonderful person. Our deepest condolences to Ellen and his children and to all his family. May God give you all peace.
Norm and Claire Perreault
Pauline and family, so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers with you.
MJ Golson
Saddened to hear of Chet’s passing. He was my childhood best bud. We had many childhood adventures together, from sea scouts to getting into trouble. His passing affects me deeply, I will surely miss him. To his family I send my sincere sympathies for their loss.
sad times in the Pszenny family, my condolences to everyone Brian Craveiro
I fondly remember my best bud growing up. We did everything from sea scouts to getting in trouble. My deep sympathies to his family
Ellen , Sad to hear of Chet’s passing . I remember when you met . So sorry for your loss