Walter J. “Bud” Pogorek, 69, of Millbury passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at home surrounded by his family. He leaves his wife of 49 years, Mary A. (Wall) Pogorek; five children, Karen Gaulin and her husband Steve of Webster, Donna Fitman and her husband Donald of Worcester, John Pogorek of Strafford, NH, Kevin Pogorek and his wife Stephanie of Millbury and Sandra Sullivan and her husband Jeff of Rutland; thirteen grandchildren, Nicholas, Andrew, Megan, Devin, Jacob, Ashley, Shea, Ally, Jenna, Ty, Kendal, Jason and Lena; four siblings, Patricia Dziewietin, Donna Layton, Dorothy Wyne, and James Pogorek; and many nieces and nephews. He was born in Worcester, son of Walter J. and Dorothy (Berry) Pogorek and graduated from Worcester Boys Trade School.

Bud owned and operated B.P. Home Maintenance for 19 years, retiring three years ago, prior to that he worked at Standard Foundry for 28 years as a Maintenance Supervisor. He was a member of St. John’s Church. Bud was an avid golfer and member of the Wednesday Morning League at Leicester Country Club. He loved working in his yard, spending time with his grandchildren and was considered a Jack of all Trades. Bud especially loved spending his days with his best friend and soul-mate, his wife Mary. They both enjoyed gambling together.

The Funeral will be held Saturday, December 10 from CALLAHAN & FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle St., Worcester with a Mass at 10 AM in St. John’s Church, 40 Temple St., Worcester. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Visiting Hours are Friday, December 9 from 5 to 8 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to, UMASS Memorial Hospice c/o UMASS Memorial Development Office, 333 South St., 4th Fl., Shrewsbury, 01545.