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Randy J. Davidson
Dec 18, 2020
Randy J. Davidson, 64, passed away on December 18, 2020. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net
John M. Kennedy
Dec 18, 2020
John M Kennedy 77 years old, son of the late Matthias J. Kennedy and Doris (Dziuban) Kennedy, died peacefully on December 18, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born in Springfield on January 11, 1943 and graduated from Springfield Trade H.S. in 1960. John lived in Chicopee for over 22 years where he had many friends. His long-time career...
Betty L. Johnson
Dec 18, 2020
Betty L. (Benway) Johnson, 73, beloved wife of the late Roger Johnson, Jr. (January 30, 2018), passed away peacefully at home on December 18, 2020 surrounded by family. She was born in Springfield on June 19, 1947, daughter of the late Lewis and Annie (Weagle) Benway. Betty was a lifelong resident of East Longmeadow. Before her retirement, Betty worked many...
Robert L. Herbert
Dec 17, 2020
Robert Louis Robert died of a stroke at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton, MA on December 17, 2020 at the age of 91. Bob was the next-to-last surviving child of eight, born to his railway-worker father and a mother the children called “the general,” with good reason. For primary school, Bob was taught by a single teacher in a two-room...
Keith A. Woods
Dec 16, 2020
Springfield - Keith A. Woods, 56, died suddenly on December 16, 2020. Born in Newark, NJ on August 24, 1964 to Tommy and the late Florine (Wakefield) Woods, he was employed at the Eastern States and loved cars. He leaves his father, Tommy Woods and his wife Augustine Jackson Woods; his girlfriend Maria Torres; son Tyree Woods, daughters: Kendra Jacobs,...
Thomas J. Wezniak
Dec 11, 2020
Thomas Wezniak, 56, of Chicopee MA, passed away December 11, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center. Tom attended Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical High School and was employed by various roofing companies in the area. He was known for his big heart and everyone knew they could count on him if they needed help. He is survived by his wife, Tracy...
Thomas O. Mcnulty
Dec 9, 2020
Thomas O. McNulty, 73, a lifelong West Springfield resident, passed away on December 9, 2020. He was born on January 18, 1947, the son of the late Maurice and Doris (Little) McNulty. He was a graduate of West Springfield Senior High School and the owner of Riverside Automotive. Tom was an avid golfer, card player, and sports lover. Those that...
Sonia Prado Kjergaard
Dec 8, 2020
Sonia Prado Kjergaard, age 67, passed away on December 8, 2020, at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on March 1, 1953 to the late Nora Sanchez and Tomas Prado, Jr. of Puerto Rico. Sonia moved to Springfield in the late 1970’s and began to work as a teacher at Roger L. Putnam...
Arthur L. Jackson
Dec 7, 2020
Arthur L. Jackson, 90, passed away on December 7, 2020, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts, of complications from COVID-19. He was born in Harold, KY to the late Arthur L. and Byrd (Layne) Jackson of Ashland, KY. Arthur moved to the Berkshires and later to Holyoke in 1965. Arthur was a retired professor of Biology at Holyoke Community...
Victor D. Mari
Dec 5, 2020
Victor D. Mari passed into eternal life on Saturday December 5, 2020 after a long illness. Victor was the son of Victor J. Mari and Geraldine (Sliwa) Mari. Vic had many friends and was known to be good natured and helpful to all. His friends included the Johnson family and Joan (McGee) Lindblad. Vic served his country in the United...
Patricia T. Cotter
Dec 2, 2020
Patricia (Thompson) cotter, 78, passed away on December 2, 2020. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Robert A. Gonsalves
Dec 2, 2020
Robert A. Gonsalves, 53, passed away on December 2, 2020. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Martino A. Naglieri, Jr.
Dec 1, 2020
Martino “Marty” A. Naglieri, Jr., 84, passed away on December 1, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center with his wife by his side. Born in Springfield, MA on February 18, 1936, son of the late Martino and Teresa (Murgalo) Naglieri, he worked at Matt’s Parking on Hampden Street for over thirty years. He coached women’s soccer at STCC from 1988 until...
Joshua Wimes
Nov 30, 2020
Joshua Wimes, 81, transitioned peacefully on November 30th, 2020 in Raleigh, NC from a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was the son of the late Grige Wimes and Sarah (Ruffin) Wimes of Moultrie, GA and the 4th of 10 children. At any early age he moved to Florida and worked in an orange grove. Josh relocated to Springfield, MA...
Katherine M. Wilson
Nov 29, 2020
Katherine M. Wilson, 62, passed away on November 29, 2020. Born in New Britain, Connecticut on July 16, 1958 to the late Annie Mae (Ellis) Wilson, Katherine enjoyed spending time with her family, playing cards, cooking, going out for walks with her dogs, frequent visits to the hair and nail salon, watching wrestling and trips to Tennessee. Katherine is survived...
Edward Hornbeck, Sr.
Nov 28, 2020
Edward Hornbeck, Sr., 77, passed away on November 28, 2020. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net
Michael J. Cavatorta
Nov 28, 2020
Michael j. Cavatorta, 53, passed away on November 28, 2020. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Dwain S. Davis, Sr.
Nov 24, 2020
On November 24, 2020, Dwain Stanley Davis, Sr., passed away at home with family by his side. He was born on January 8, 1957 in Philadelphia, PA., grew up in CT and recently had been residing in Springfield, MA. During his free-time he loved going to the Casino, taking road trips, hanging out with friends and enjoyed outdoor activities as...
John M. Emond
Nov 23, 2020
John M. Emond, 20, passed away on November 23, 2020. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Sandra A. Benson
Nov 23, 2020
Sandra (Quintin) Benson, 63, passed away on November 23, 2020. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
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