Obituary of Paul Kenneth Eurkus

Paul Kenneth, Eurkus, 68, passed away after a short battle with Cancer on April 20, 2020.  He was born in Springfield , Ma on January 22, 1952, son of the late Edward and Lois (Cole) Eurkus.  He married Ann (Pierce) Eurkus on August 10, 1974. Paul graduated Palmer High School in 1970.  He attended Tractor Trailer school and drove for Diamond International in Thorndike, Ma.  Paul then went to work for the Palmer Highway Department and retired in February 2017 after 27 years. He loved being retired - doing nothing, watching TV or visiting his coworkers. Paul would let the grass grow over his ankles before he would mow, then tell Ann it was so it wouldn't burn in the hot sun! He and Ann traveled, cruised, and were lucky enough to win a 2014 Indian Vintage Motorcycle. New adventures were on the horizon - Canada, Florida, New England, and short trips with Fritzies Roamers Indian Motorcycle Club. Paul was the Secretary of the club the last two years. He was a past member of the Belchertown Conservation Commission, Life Member of the Swift River Sportsman's Club, Member of St Joe's, St Stan's and St Mary's Clubs.  Paul was respected, loved, and a wonderful caring husband who will be missed by all who knew him.  He leaves his wife Ann (Pierce) Eurkus, a brother, Mike, his nieces, Jessica, Maureen, Selena, Angela,and his nephews, Michael and Jack.  He will be especially missed by his sister in law, Cindy O'Keefe, his nephew's Mike, Joe O'Keefe and their families, and his Mother in Law, Shirley Pierce.  Services will be Private at Beers & Story Belchertown Funeral Home.  In place of flowers, please make a donation in his memory to the Belchertown Ambulance Service, Belchertown Police Department, Shriner's Hospital in Springfield, Ma or a charity of your choice.