LEICESTER: Stanley A. "Lee" Zagorski, 65, formerly of 204 Auburn St., Cherry Valley, died Saturday, Jan. 20 after a long illness.
His wife of 43 years, Linda A. (Knowles) Zagorski died Nov. 7, 2017. He leaves his sons Brian J. Zagorski and his wife Debra of Pawtucket, RI and Christopher L. Zagorski of Rochdale, his daughter Stacy L. Graves and her husband Kyle of W.Springfield, his sisters Susan Z. Gaffny of Atkinson, NH and Sharon Z. Karalis and her husband Peter of N. Andover, a granddaughter Samantha L. Zagorski of Pawtucket, and several nieces and nephews.
Lee was a longtime financial adviser and owner of Zagorski Financial. Born in Lawrence, he was the son of Stanley and Dorothy (Teichmann) Zagorski. He graduated from N. Andover High School in 1970 and is a member of its Athletic Hall of Fame. He also graduated from Bentley College where he received a full basketball scholarship. Later, he earned a MBA from Southern New Hampshire University.
Lee was actively engaged with the Leicester Lions Club for 35 years. Serving several times as president as well as the Lions Club district 33A governor. He was honored to receive Lions Club International’s highest honor, the President’s Medal. His many other civic duties included serving as Chairman of the Leicester Board of Selectmen and member of the Water District Board. Lee could be seen at many local sporting events coaching, umpiring and refereeing. He was also a member of Christ Episcopal Church.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, Jan. 25 at 11 a.m. in Christ Episcopal Church, 1089 Stafford St., Rochdale. Calling hours are from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 24 in the MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main St., Leicester. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Leicester Lions Club, P.O. Box 307, Leicester, MA. 01524.