Joel Arce

Chicopee - Joel Arce, 40, of Springfield, Massachusetts, passed away on September 2, 2023. Born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico on May 8, 1983 to Antonia Arce. Joel worked as a machine operator for a metal company. Joel enjoyed listening to music and styling his hair. He also took great pride in keeping his home clean. He leaves his beloved mother Antonia Arce of Westfield, MA, Angel Morales who played an important role in his life as a father figure; two brothers: Angel Cortez (Ceba) of Springfield, MA and Angel Morales of Greenfield, MA and two sisters Julissa Sota (Johnny) and Johanna Morales all of Springfield, MA. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, from 10AM-11AM followed by burial at Forestdale Cemetery, Holyoke, MA. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit Joel’s memorial page at www.nefcc.net for expressions of sympathy.