JOSEPH S. PIECIAK JR.

BRATTLEBORO — Joseph “Joe” Stanley Pieciak Jr., 82, of Brattleboro, Vt., died peacefully at home on April 3, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Born Sept. 24, 1943, in Holyoke, Mass., he was the son of the late Joseph and Sophie (Babiasz) Pieciak Sr. and grew up in Chicopee, Mass. He was a graduate of American International College, where he earned a degree in accounting and becoming the first in his family to graduate from college

Joe moved to Brattleboro in 1970 and later founded Pieciak & Company, building a respected accounting practice and lifelong relationships with clients and colleagues. He was deeply committed to his community, serving in various leadership roles.

He was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Carolyn Sullivan Pieciak, in 2025. He is survived by his daughters, Elizabeth Lawyer (Travis) of Brattleboro and Jennifer Rau of Chicopee, Mass.; his son, Mike Pieciak of Winooski, Vt.; his brother, Michael J. Pieciak of Chicopee, Mass.; and four grandchildren.

Calling hours will be held Thursday, April 16, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Atamaniuk Funeral Home in Brattleboro. A funeral Mass will be held Friday, April 17, at 1 p.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, with burial to follow.

To share a memory or offer condolences to Joe’s family, please visit www.atamaniuk.com. ◊