Eugene W. Zabierek

Eugene W. Zabierek, 93, a longtime resident of Methuen passed away peacefully on May 27, 2024 at High Point Hospice House.  Eugene was predeceased by his wife Bertha.  Eugene and Bertha celebrated 65 years of marriage with two children. He was born in Dracut, MA on June 20, 1930 to the late Anthony and Aniela (Kaczmarczyk) Zabierek. 

Eugene was proud to have served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War.  Upon his return, he began his 38-year career with Western Union Telegraph.  After taking early retirement, he began his second career, for 25 years, as the Chief Grounds man at Holy Family Hospital.

Eugene married Bertha on September 11, 1954 during hurricane Edna. Although the storm delayed the wedding for more than 10 hours, a determined groom made his way to his bride and they were married by candlelight. Eugene was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. When he was not spending time with his family, he could be found riding his John Deer tractor or working in his garden. He was a farmer at heart. 

Eugene was predeceased by his loving grandson, Aaron, who he fondly nicknamed Charlie. We believe he’s giving “Charlie” a tractor ride, while teaching him how to grow the perfect lawn.

Eugene is survived by his son Gary Zabierek and his wife Debra of Methuen, MA, his daughter Gail Zabierek and her wife Pam of Effinghamm, NH, his granddaughters Ashley Chester and her husband John, Alyssa Carsanaro and her wife Arianna, four great grandchildren Mikaela and Johnny Chester, and Aaron and Asher Carsanaro.  His step grandchildren Ryan Bergeson and family, and Maddie Stark and family, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings, Edwin Zabierek, Josephine Weilbrenner, Emil Zabierek, Thaddeus Zabierek, Walter “Cotton” Zabierek, and Gladys Becht.

Family and friends are invited to visiting hours on Monday June 3rd from 10 am to Noon at the Dewhirst & Boles Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Methuen. Funeral services will follow the visitation at Noon on Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Methuen. Memorial contributions in Eugene’s memory, can be made to the Disabled American Veteran’s at DAV.org. To leave an online condolence, please visit Eugene’s tribute page at www.dewhirstbolesfuneral.com.

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