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Georgia A. Moore
Jun 3, 2021
With deepest sorrow, we celebrate the life of Georgia A. Moore, 72, who was born in Petersburg, TN on July 11, 1948 and departed this life on June 3, 2021. Georgia attended West End High School Fayetteville, TN, graduating in 1966. When she relocated to Springfield, MA she received her Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy from Springfield Technical Community College....
Florence M. Farmer
May 29, 2021
Florence M. Farmer was born June 14, 1930, in Burlington, Vermont. She went home to be with the Lord on May 29, 2021. She is survived by her sister Barbara Carter of Connecticut. She leaves her son in love, Craig Hill of Pittsfield and special nephew, Walter Allen of California along with a host of nieces and nephews, her god-daughter...
Walter R. Zurowski
May 28, 2021
Walter R. “Ziggy” Zurowski, 87, a lifelong Chicopee, MA resident, passed away at home on Friday, May 28, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 22, 1934, a son of the late Frank and Josephine (Gazda) Zurawski. Ziggy graduated from Chicopee schools and proudly served in the U S Army as a Military Police Officer from...
William A. Nadeau
May 28, 2021
William (Bill) A. Nadeau (75) of Southwick, passed away on May 28,2021. Bill was raised by an angel, his mother, Eva LaFleur. Bill grew up in Springfield and traveled with his mom while she performed in the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus. He attended Springfield Technical Community College earning multiple degrees. Through his years he was employed at...
Joann Hillios
May 25, 2021
JoAnn (Poe) Hillios, 74, passed away on May 25, 2021. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net
Alice S. Vooris
May 22, 2021
Alice S. (Seferian) Vooris, beloved wife of sixty-two years of John Vooris, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on May 22, 2021. She was born in Watertown, MA on June 24, 1933, a daughter of Serope and Derhouie (Bezerjian) Seferian. A long-time resident of Indian Orchard she was a member of St. Mark’s Armenian Church Avak’s, a ...
Glenn H. Mcadam
May 22, 2021
Glenn H. McAdam, 68, passed away on May 22, 2021. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net
Tuula A. Ryoppy-Pori
May 19, 2021
Tuula A. Ryoppy-Pori, 76, passed away on May 19, 2021. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net
Glenn P. Young
May 17, 2021
Glenn P. Young, 45, passed away on May 17, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Greenfield, Massachusetts on November 27, 1975, he was a Chicopee resident who had been employed as a cook for many years. He was known as a kind, giving man who loved animals and going to the ocean. He leaves his loving partner, Sandra Hite...
Stanley E. Williams
May 15, 2021
Stanley E. Williams, 87, a resident of the Soldiers’ Home of Holyoke, died on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center. He retired after forty years at Hamilton Standard in Windsor Locks, CT. He also served as the Captain of the Fire Brigade. He was a United States Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He leaves his wife...
Robert X. Flanagan
May 15, 2021
Robert X. Flanagan, 76, died at home on May 15, 2021. Born in Holyoke, MA on June 14, 1944 to the late John and Anna (Bresnahan) Flanagan, he was a graduate of Holyoke Catholic High School (Sacred Heart) and the University of Massachusetts and was employed as a counselor. He loved spending time at the beach in Maine. He leaves...
Joseph Albert Proulx
May 14, 2021
Joseph Albert Proulx, 69, beloved partner, Dad, brother, uncle, nephew and cousin passed away peacefully on May 14, 2021 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Springfield, MA to Joseph E. and Pauline (Bellerose) Proulx. Joseph was employed by Graham Manufacturing Company in Holyoke where he worked for many years. Joseph loved being a father, Pepere...
Raymond J. St. Pierre
May 12, 2021
Raymond J. St. Pierre, 96, passed away on May 12, 2021. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net
Dorothy Klich
May 11, 2021
Dorothy Klich, 92, died peacefully at home on Tuesday May 11, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Chicopee MA she was the youngest daughter of the late Bronislaw (Bruno) and Czeslawa (Tessie) Stasiowski. Dorothy graduated from Chicopee High School in 1946. Before marrying and becoming a homemaker she worked for New England Telephone and Telegraph Company as a...
Arthur F. Burgess
May 7, 2021
MSGT(retired) Arthur F. Burgess, 77, of Springfield passed away suddenly on May 7, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center. He leaves his beloved wife of 54 years, Brenda (Borinetti) Burgess, a son David Burgess and his girlfriend Donna Bys of Longmeadow, a daughter Sarah Mastronardi of Brimfield along with a brother Richard Burgess of Sandisfield. He also leaves a brother- in-...
Lenora J. Labosco
May 6, 2021
Lenora J. (Scarnici) LaBosco, 86, passed away on May 6, 2021 at home in Springfield surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on April 28, 1935, a daughter of the late Thomas and Dorothy (Cignoni) Scarnici, and was employed as a cook at the former Maple Hill Rest Home. She is survived by her daughters Nicola...
David P. Maratea
May 3, 2021
David Maratea, 69, passed away on May 3rd, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. Born in Springfield MA, he was the son of Eva and Vito Maratea. He graduated from Trade High School and was a die-hard Boston Sports fan and one hell of a bartender. He will be remembered for being quick with a joke, his contagious smile, being the...
Jason P. Francis
May 2, 2021
Jason P. Francis, 43, passed away on May 2, 2021. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net
Albert W. Johnston
May 1, 2021
Albert W. Johnston, 78, of Springfield passed away, peacefully on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Son of the late Walter and June (Tobin) Johnston he was born in Webster, MA, on October 3, 1942, was raised in East Longmeadow, MA, and graduated from East Longmeadow High School. Albert worked as a salesman for Country Club Soda for over 15 years and...
Julie A. Bogrett
Apr 28, 2021
Julie A. (Ballentine) Bogrett, 64, passed away on April 28, 2021. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net
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