Anthony ‘Tony” Chlapowski, 88, of Laramie, died Sunday, April 3, 2016 at Ivinson Memorial Hospital. He was born, March 24, 1928 and raised in Webster, Massachusetts, the 2nd of seven children.
He worked as Superintendent and Guidance Director in the Charlton, MA school system until his retirement in 1980. He was a WWII veteran who serviced in the 82nd airborne stationed in Italy. Tony moved to Laramie in 1981 to complete his Phd in Education. He began a second career at Wal-Mart as a door greeter which he continued for 25 years. Tony the greeter enjoyed his Wal-Mart family and especially giving stickers to the children. Tony was a member of the Lions Club in Laramie and a Past Exulted Ruler in the Auburn, MA. Elks Club. He enjoyed traveling and took many yearly trips around the country and visited Europe for his 80th birthday. He was an avid sports fan. He followed all his New England teams and had a special passion for his Patriots. Tony was an active member of St. Paul’s Newman Center church community since his arrival in Laramie.
He is survived by his loving wife, Esther (nee Thompson) Chlapowski of Laramie; his brother, John; his sisters, Eleanor and Patricia as well as six children, Samuel Chlapowski of Georgia, Catherine Bugbee of Laramie, James Chlapowski of Germany, Victoria Carlson of Connecticut, Luke Chlapowski of Colorado, and Elizabeth Chlapowski of Colorado. Tony had a special love for his eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren who brought him much joy. Anthony was a familiar face in the community. His kindness and smile will be missed by all that knew and loved him.
Vigil services will be at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at St. Paul’s Newman Center. Funeral Liturgy will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 7, 2016 at St. Paul’s Newman Center. Burial will take place in Massachusetts.
Dear Esther, I am so sorry to read of the passing of your beloved Tony. When you moved to Laramie, teaching at Linford School, Tony would bring you lunches. Always popping in to say hello and share his great smile with the children in our classes. He will be missed here on this earth but may be greeting people in the heavenly realms. Caring for you and your family, vianne
Tony will certainly be missed. He always knew where everything was in Wal-Mart. Tony was an interesting & intelligent man. My prayers are with the family. Jean Oxley
Rest in peace Tony : As a Fellow Lion Club Member you will be greatly missed, As a Fellow Co-worker At Wal-Mart you were an inspiration to employees, and I admired you commitment to both the children and the community to which you served faithfully served
Tony will be missed by all he would always go back east and bring me Kiska what a great guy every day . My prayers and thoughts are with the family
Tony will be truly missed by his Wal mart Family and Friends, my thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this time of sorrow. God Bless, Janell Hill and family
So sorry for your loss. Tony will be greatly missed. Thoughts & Prayers go out to the family. Barb Haywood