M.A. Industries is saddened to announce the passing of Ken Chlopecki.
He started with our company in May of 1981 as the Northeast Sales representative. He was instrumental in getting many approvals in the Northeast for our manhole steps. His success in the territory led to a few stints of him traveling to visit many precasters across the country. He never passed on an opportunity to tell a story about history or baseball. He might have even talked a little bit about manhole steps or dog dishes. You never knew what you were going to hear. He created our Manhole Step Safety Program and worked to teach the importance of correct installation to all his customers.
He worked with all our sales representatives throughout his years. He spent time training our customer service department in GA for a time. In recent years, he spent time training the next man up and being a resource for us to call up for some good advice.
Although he had not been able to make it to The Precast Show for several years, he always asked how everyone was and what we could expect for the coming year. The precast industry and our company were his family. He loved us all in his own way.
Whether you spent time with him at Saratoga, received a Peppermint Pig, or had long talks with him in your office, we hope he had a positive impact on you and your family. We will surely miss him. There will never be another like Ken Chlopecki.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday April 6th at 11AM, at Corpus Christi Church, 2001 Route 9, Round Lake, NY 12151 with interment to follow at the family plot in St. Paul’s Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Those wishing to remember Ken in a special way are asked to make donations in his memory to the Hillcrest Volunteer Fire Department, 145 Pruyn Hill Rd, Mechanicville, NY 12118.
Obituary link - https://devito-salvadorefh.com/book-of-memories/5398592/Chlopecki-Kenneth/index.php