June 1, 2020 at the age of 88.
Bert was born on June 20, 1931 in New Haven, Connecticut. His early years were
spent in the circle of his large extended family in the New Haven area. He was proud
of his Polish heritage and carried his family traditions throughout his life.
After high school, he served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 to 1954 sparking a life
long love of travel. He then earned an AS degree from Quinnipiac College in 1956
where he met his wife, Rosemary. He went on to earn a BS Degree in Business
Administration in 1958 at Boston University and soon after he and Rosemary
married. Bert had a successful, 30-year career at Aetna Life & Casualty in Hartford,
Connecticut, retiring as an Assistant Vice President. The couple made their home in
Tolland, Connecticut for 37 years where they raised their 6 children. Bert shared his
passion for all sports with his children and looked forward to every new season,
whether coaching their teams or cheering them on from the sidelines.
In 1976 the couple purchased a summer home in Brewster, Massachusetts, where
they shared their love of the outdoors with their children through swimming, sailing
and lots of fishing. Bert retired in 1988 then in 1995 moved to Chatham,
Massachusetts, to enjoy many years of fishing, hours in the hammock and plentiful
visits from his children and grandchildren. Retirement also allowed more time for
reading and planning trips with Rosemary. He loved to travel both domestically and
internationally. He visited the capitals of every U.S. state and made it to six
continents. He was a dedicated, loving, supportive father, grandfather, brother and
friend to all that knew him. He loved an exciting soccer game, a healthy debate and
above all his family. His sparkling blue eyes and warm smile will be remembered
forever.
Bertrand will be loved and missed by his surviving wife of 62 years, Rosemary A.
Czuchra; sister Eleanor Crowley and husband James of Chatham, MA; daughter
Bernadette Clevenger and husband Ken of St. Paul, MN, and their daughters Koren
Fitzmorris and Alyssa Wright of the Twin Cities, MN; son Bertrand G. Czuchra and
wife Alison of Orleans, MA, and their sons Andrew of Boston, MA, and Benjamin of
Burlington, MA; son Lyle Czuchra and wife Lisa of Dartmouth, MA, and their son
Alexander of Worcester, MA; son Darryl Czuchra and wife Deborah and their sons
Nicholas and Matthew of Searsmont, ME; son Matthew J. Czuchra of Brewster, MA,
and daughter Rosemary Teegarden and husband Greg and their children Ava and
Wesley of Pownal, ME. He is predeceased by his brother, Walter Czuchra.
A service celebrating his life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be sent to Visiting Nurses Association of Cape Cod.
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