Leo Szczepkowski, age 63 of E. Taunton, passed away October 21, 2010. Son of the late Stanley and Helen (Pelletier) Szczepkowski. He was a 33 year employee of Quad Graphics of Taunton, and a member of the Seaconnet Sportsman Club in Portsmouth RI. Leo was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War having received the Bronze Medal, Army Commendation medal, and good Conduct with 2 Oak Leaves. He passed away after a brief illness at Tufts Medical Center. An avid fisherman, camper, and outdoorsmen. He loved spending time with his family and friends.
Leo was a beloved father of his 2 children, Sherry Szczepkowski of Lakeville, and Wendy Szczepkowski Arrington of Westport. He is survived by Son in Law, Scott Arrington, his fiancé Janette Furtado, along with siblings the late Philip Szczepkowski, Stanley Szczepkowski, Doris Brisson, Helen McCrohan, and Walter Szczepkowski, his five grandchildren Allyson, Kyle, Emily Buttermore, Katelyn and Brady Arrington, and many nieces and nephews.
His funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home 1521 N. Main St., Fall River TUESDAY at 9:45 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in the St. Bernard Church, Main St., Assonet at 11:00 A.M. Interment in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne at 1:15 P.M. Calling hours MONDAY 4-8 P.M. www.rogersfuneral.com