Obituary of Kenneth J. Zmetra

Kenneth J Zmetra, age 55, of Brimfield, died Friday, August 17, 2018 at Brigham & Women's Hospital of Boston, MA. after a long courageous battle with cancer .Kenneth was born Webster, MA. He is the son of the late John J and the late Theresa M (Gonszowska) Zmetra. He is survived by one daughter: Nicole Zmetra and one son: Matthew Zmetra both of CA; His Companion and life partner Kim Brill of Brimfield. Predeceased by his brothers James Jay Zmetra and Richard Rick Zmetra. He worked for his dad many years at the former Zmetra Appliances and repairs on West Main St. in Dudley. Most recently he was still helping folks out with repairs until retiring last fall due to illness. Ken was a true enthusiast of any type of vehicle that went fast, he loved Nascar and Drag racing. He always loved any place that was tropical and hot. He would have gone without a thought. He was genuinely a true gentle soul that had a passion for life like no other. A Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:00 am on Thursday, August 23 at St. Anthony Of Padua Church, 24 Dudley Hill Rd., Dudley . Followed by A service at the columbarium at Joseph Garden of Peace Cemetery, Webster . Bartel Funeral Home and Chapel 33 Schofield Avenue is directing arrangements . There are no calling hours .www.bartelfuneralhome.com Flowers maybe sent to church or donations to a charity of your choice.