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John F. Sousa

John F. Sousa

Oct 20, 2022

John “Jack” F. Sousa, 69, passed away on October 20, 2022. He was born in Ludlow, MA on August 27, 1953, a son of the late Joseph and Casmira (Pieczarka) Sousa, and brother of the late Joseph Sousa. He was employed as a floor sander for many years. He enjoyed playing poker with his friends and family and loved playing...

Frank P Maello, Jr.

Frank P Maello, Jr.

Oct 11, 2022

Ludlow - Frank P. Maello, Jr., 75, a life-long Massachusetts resident, passed away on October 11, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Springfield on August 7, 1947 the son of the late Frank P. Maello, Sr. and Henrietta Kunz Maello. Frank grew up in West Springfield and graduated from Springfield Trade High School. He retired from...

Simon "Lou" Flanders

Simon "Lou" Flanders

Oct 9, 2022

East Longmeadow – Simon “Lou” Flanders, 70, passed away on October 9, 2022. He was born in Montpelier, Vermont on March 16, 1952, the son of the late Lawrence Flanders and Lucille (Chouinard) Wisniewski. He was a Class of 1971 graduate of Springfield Trade High School and proudly served in the Peace Corps in Morocco from 1986 – 1987. Lou...

Brenda L. Pleu

Brenda L. Pleu

Oct 8, 2022

Westfield - Brenda (Malcom) Pleu passed away peacefully on October 8, 2022 in Agawam, Massachusetts. Brenda spent her life enjoying the outdoors. She and her husband Walter operated the Quinebaug Cove Campground in Brimfield, Massachusetts for over 15 years. In the autumn, when the campground closed for the season, the family travelled to the Florida Keys for the winter. Brenda...

Clarence Moore

Clarence Moore

Oct 7, 2022

Clarence Moore, 62, passed away on October 7, 2022. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Sidney J. Desso, Jr.

Sidney J. Desso, Jr.

Oct 3, 2022

Sidney J. Desso, Jr., 54, passed away on October 3, 2022. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Donna M. Lafromboise

Donna M. Lafromboise

Oct 1, 2022

Donna M. LaFromboise, 73, of West Springfield, Massachusetts, passed away on October 1, 2022. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Cecile M. Podgurski

Cecile M. Podgurski

Sep 28, 2022

Ludlow - Cecile M. (Bouchard) Podgurski, 84, passed away on September 28, 2022. She was born in Springfield on May 8, 1938 and was a long time Ludlow resident. She was the wife of the late Edward J. Podgurski, Sr. She is survived by her children: Joseph Podgurski and his wife Michelle of Kentucky, Edward J. Podgurski, Jr. and his...

Gumersindo Santiago

Gumersindo Santiago

Sep 27, 2022

Gumersindo Santiago, 79, passed away on September 27, 2022. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Cindy L. Spain

Cindy L. Spain

Sep 25, 2022

Cindy L. Spain, 63, passed away on September 25, 2022. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Ronald S. Chmielewski

Ronald S. Chmielewski

Sep 24, 2022

Springfield – Ronald S. Chmielewski, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022. Ron was born in Providence, Rhode Island on March 17, 1939, the son of the late Ignace W. and Stephanie C. (Razukiewicz) Chmielewski. He had a love for hunting, spending time with his dogs, and gardening. He welcomed conversation and was always willing to teach you what he...

Kenneth Piela

Kenneth Piela

Sep 23, 2022

Springfield - Kenneth Piela, 60, passed away on September 23, 2022. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Johnny Moctezuma

Johnny Moctezuma

Sep 22, 2022

Springfield – Johnny Moctezuma, 43, a lifelong resident of Springfield, Massachusetts, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022. He was born in Springfield on February 23, 1979, the son of the late Julio and Zoraida (Babilonia) Moctezuma. Johnny attended local schools and graduated from Roger L. Putman Vocational Technical High School. An avid sports lover he played football and basketball...

George L. Beaudet

George L. Beaudet

Sep 19, 2022

Springfield – George L. Beaudet, 74, a life-long Springfield, MA resident, passed away on September 19, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 5, 1948, a son of the late Marcel and Emelia (Tousignant) Beaudet and graduated from Trade High School. He served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Army during the Vietnam...

David W. Lossez

David W. Lossez

Sep 18, 2022

David W. Lossez, 62, passed away on September 18, 2022. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Elizabeth A. Pace

Elizabeth A. Pace

Sep 13, 2022

Elizabeth Ann (Clark) Pace, 75, a life-long Springfield, Massachusetts resident departed this life on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 10, 1947, a daughter of the late Louis Clark and Margaret (Proctor) Baldwin. She was a faithful member of St. Mark C.M.E. Church in Springfield, MA where she served on the Usher...

William Allen Barrett

William Allen Barrett

Sep 12, 2022

Holyoke - William Allen Barrett, 52, passed away on September 12, 2022. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Virgil W. Sheard

Virgil W. Sheard

Sep 9, 2022

Springfield - Virgil W. Sheard, 66, passed away on September 9, 2022. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Kevin M. Ventulett

Kevin M. Ventulett

Sep 7, 2022

West Springfield, MA - Kevin M. Ventulett of West Springfield, MA, died tragically on September 7, 2022 at the age of 40. He was born in Springfield, MA on September 16, 1981, a son of Raymond Pierce and Donna (Putnam) Ventulett. He attended West Springfield, MA schools and was a Patriots fan and enjoyed fishing. In addition to his parents,...

Elizabeth M. Foster

Elizabeth M. Foster

Sep 5, 2022

Sunderland - Elizabeth (Liz) Foster, 75, of Sunderland, died peacefully at Baystate Hospital, after a sudden illness, on September 5th, 2022 surrounded by and attended in spirit by her family. Born May 27, 1947 in Elberton, GA she was the only child of Odell E. Minish and Bernice May (Capen) Minish. She was predeceased by her parents and oldest son,...

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