Paul M. Rheaume

WESTFIELD-Paul M. Rheaume died June 5, 2012. A longtime Westfield resident he was a graduate of Westfield High School Class of 1973 and had worked at the Columbia Bicycle Company and drove school bus in Westfield. He had also lived in Springfield for several years and was a driver for PVTA for 22 years. Known to many as “OJ” he was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Helen (Bowler) Rheaume and his brother, Richard. He leaves his daughter, Paula Rheaume Pinkney (David) and their son, Joseph David Pinkney of Andover, MA; brothers: John Rheaume (Nancy) of FL, Gerald Rheaume (Kathleen Gallogly) and Steven Rheaume (Martha); sister-in-law, Nancy Rheaume and his former wife Janet Janke all of Westfield, MA and many nieces and nephews. Additionally, Paul leaves behind a long-time family friend, Leonard Gahm of Westfield, MA. A reception in honor of “OJ” will be held on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 from 6:00-9:00 PM at the Westwood Restaurant in Westfield, MA. Private inurnment services will take place at St. Marys Cemetery in Westfield, MA. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill St., Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. For full details visit www.nefcc.net