Obituary of Robert Sikorski

Robert M. "Bobby" Sikorski, 64, of Bondsville, Massachusetts passed away January 20, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. He was born on August 27, 1955 in Northampton, Massachusetts to the late Myron and Virginia (Kapinos) Sikorski.   Bob was raised in Hatfield and moved to Bondsville where he has lived for over 25 years.  He retired as an administrative assistant to the chief of medicine in 2011 after working for 35 years from the VA Hospital in Leeds. He was a former volunteer firefighter and deputy chief for the Hatfield Fire Department. Aside from his work, Bob was an avid New England Sports and NASCAR fan. A farmer at heart, he loved gardening and took great pride in caring for his home. He also enjoyed camping with his family when his children were younger and listening to Polka music every weekend.  He will be deeply missed by his wife of 24 years, Carol (Miller) Sikorski of Bondsville and two children, Kimberly “Kim” Sikorski of Sunderland and William “Billy” Sikorski who is currently stationed in Japan with the U.S. Air Force. He will also be missed by his loving step-mother Dorothy “Dotty” Sikorski, brother Gerry “Bruno” Sikorski of Hatfield, step-sister Debbie Galinski of Ware, and sister-in-law Karen Sikorski of Hatfield, along with several nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, Bob is also predeceased by his brother Richard “Rich” Sikorski of Hatfield. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Second Congregational Church in Palmer.  Burial will be at the convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Hatfield Fire Department, 59 Main St., Hatfield, MA 01038.  Beers & Story Palmer Funeral home was entrusted with the arrangements.