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Joseph J. Redman

Joseph J. Redman

Jul 2, 2021

Joseph J. Redman, 74, passed away on July 2, 2021. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

John Jack Clark

John Jack Clark

Jun 30, 2021

John W. “Jack” Clark, 91, of Springfield, passed away peacefully at home on June 30, 2021. Jack was born on November 1, 1929 to the late Alta (Wagner) Clark and the late John Clark.  Jack grew up in Dundee, NY, later making Springfield his home. He was a graduate of Brown University and was a 2nd Lieutenant in the United...

Guy E. Kenison

Guy E. Kenison

Jun 29, 2021

Guy E. Kenison, 43, passed away unexpectedly on June 29, 2021. He was born in New Britain, Connecticut on March 15, 1978, but he later chose to make Springfield, Massachusetts his home. Guy was a kind-hearted superhero. He is survived by his beloved wife, María Irene  Kenison, and his “fur baby” Zeus, his mother, Lucy Anne Bryson, his sister Patricia...

Norberto A. Colon Rosado

Norberto A. Colon Rosado

Jun 26, 2021

Norberto Antonio Colon Rosado, 58, passed away on June 26, 2021. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net

Joan M. Willis

Joan M. Willis

Jun 25, 2021

Joan M. (Norberg) Willis, 88, died peacefully at home in the care of her family on June 25, 2021. Born in Rockford, IL on November 12, 1932 to Ruth (Karp) and William Norberg, she graduated from Rockford West High School and attended Rockford College. Joan was a talented soloist who performed in many church programs at Court Street United Methodist...

Leslie E. Atwood, Jr.

Leslie E. Atwood, Jr.

Jun 24, 2021

Leslie E. Atwood, Jr. passed away on June 24, 2021. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net

Kathleen L. Nye

Kathleen L. Nye

Jun 21, 2021

Kathleen L. Nye, 56, passed away on June 21, 2021. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net

Alex J. Richards

Alex J. Richards

Jun 15, 2021

Alex J. Richards, 65, passed away on June 15, 2021. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net

Jonathan M. Levine

Jonathan M. Levine

Jun 11, 2021

Jonathan Levine, publisher of the Pittsfield Gazette, passed away on Friday, June 11, after a brief battle with an aggressive cancer.   A native of Pittsfield, Jonathan revived the school newspaper during his time at Taconic High School, while also assisting in various capacities at the Berkshire Eagle.   After graduating from Brown University where he served two terms as editor of...

Nancy K. Mason

Nancy K. Mason

Jun 10, 2021

Nancy K. Mason died peacefully at home on June 9, 2021. She was a resident of Springfield, Massachusetts for the past 15 years. She was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts on February 26, 1936 to Eva R. (Chre´tien) and Richard M. Kavanagh. Nancy spent her youth living in Haverhill, Massachusetts, Philadelphia and Hartford, among other places. She earned a B.A. in...

Richard F. Gilsinger

Richard F. Gilsinger

Jun 7, 2021

Richard F. Gilsinger, 82, of Springfield, Massachusetts passed away on June 7, 2021. Born in Logansport, Indiana on April 2, 1939 to Francis and Beulah (Harris) Gilsinger, he was a communicant of Saint Patrick’s Church and had retired as a Ford Parts Manager for Ford Motor Company. He enjoyed woodworking and furniture making. He was a devoted care-giver of his...

Georgia A. Moore

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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