Kazimierz “Kaz” Swiercz

WATERVILLE – Kazimierz “Kaz” Swiercz, 80, of Waterville passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 22, 2023 after a long illness battle.

He was born in Wolany, Poland on Nov. 23, 1942 to the late Leon and Halina (Lewandowska) Swiercz.

He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Teresa (Karpinska) of Waterville; his two sons and their families- Darek (Paul) and his wife Ania of Winslow, their children Pascal, Alex and Marcel and Maciej “Mike” of Waterville and his children Danielle (James) Schifano, Justin and Jayden. He was predeceased by his sister, Mirka, and his other sister, Renata, currently resides in Poland.

In 1981, Kaz moved his family to Germany and then in 1984 they all immigrated to Waterville for new opportunities. He worked to create a new life by starting with auto body work and then drove a truck for C&J Transport before starting his own trucking company. He was able to see all the corners of the new country he called home from the seat of his big rig. He also shared these experiences with his sons and taught them the same skills he had.

Even though a stroke robbed him of his ability to venture across the country, it didn’t stop his hard work ethic nor his love of tinkering with everything in the house. He renovated two houses for his family and was always in the midst of many projects.

At this time, there will be no formal services, but a celebration of his life will be scheduled later in the year. The family is thankful for the dignified care Dr. Webb and Maine General Hospice provided Kaz and would like to express their heartfelt gratitude.

Donations may be made

in his name to

Maine General Hospice

in Waterville.