Juan L. Santana, Jr.
May 16, 2019
Lowell - Juan L. Santana, Jr., 61, passed away on May 16, 2019 at his residence. Funeral service 9AM June 3, 2019 at St. Anne's Episcopal Church, 8 Kirk Street, Lowell, MA. Burial will follow at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, MA. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the...
William P. Robitaille
May 15, 2019
Agawam - William P. Robitaille, 50, passed away on May 15, 2019. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Irene A. Vadnais
May 11, 2019
Northampton – Irene A. (Irzyk) Vadnais, 101 years of age, passed away on May 11, 2019. Born in Springfield on March 10, 1918, the daughter of the late Peter and Jennie (Ciosek) Irzyk, she attended local schools and was a secretary for the Springfield Liquor License Commission for many years. She previously resided in Boynton Beach, FL. Predeceased by her...
Carol A. Bell
May 10, 2019
Wales – Carol A. (Sealander) Bell, 72, passed away on May 10, 2019 in the comfort of the home of her son in Westfield. She was born in Springfield, MA on September 25, 1946 to the late Richard and Dolores (Killian) Sealander and was a graduate of the High School of Commerce, Class of 1964. She retired from Church World...
Ronald K. Szaban
May 5, 2019
Ronald K. Szaban, 80, passed away on May 5, 2019. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts on February 5, 1939, the son of the late William Szaban and Anna (Kalita) Clark, he was a lifelong Granby resident and was the owner/operator of Ronald K. Szaban Trucking. He enjoyed snowmobiling and antique cars and loved Bichon Frisés. He also was the proprietor of...
Richard I. Savel
May 4, 2019
Springfield - Richard I. Savel, 91, passed away on May 4, 2019. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit www.nefcc.net
Glenn E. Argiros
May 4, 2019
Florence- Glenn E. Argiros, 70, died on May 4, 2019. He leaves his siblings: Gary Argiros, Suzanne Beattie and Holly Migliore, his late partner Naomi Torres’ family and his son Jason. Visitation is on May 15, 2019 from 2-3PM at New England Funeral Cremation & Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA. Visit www.nefcc.net
Gregory A. Major
May 3, 2019
Springfield- Gregory A. Major, 58, passed away on May 3, 2019. He was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts on January 19, 1961, a son of Dolor Major and the late Rita (Desrosiers) Major. He was an Eagle Scout, a passionate fly-fisherman, a devoted pet lover, lover of science fiction; a person who was always willing to tackle home improvement projects; and...
Nancy Ackerman
May 2, 2019
Springfield - Nancy (Elder) Ackerman, 76, passed away on May 2, 2019 New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit www.nefcc.net
Henry G. Schwartzberg
May 1, 2019
Easthampton - Henry G. Schwartzberg, son of Philip and Frances (Lefkowitz) Schwartzberg, was born in Brooklyn, NY, and grew up in the Flatbush neighborhood. He graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School, served in the U.S. Navy in World War II, received his bachelors from Cooper Union, and a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from New York University. Henry worked in the...
Winston R. Jones
Apr 23, 2019
Cambridge - Winston R. Jones, 76, passed away on April 23, 2019. Memorial service Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at Imani Temple, 264 Salem Street, Malden, MA. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit www.nefcc.net
Philip W. Thomas, Jr
Apr 19, 2019
Philip W. Thomas, Jr, 62, passed away suddenly on April 19, 2019 due to complications of an undiagnosed brain tumor. After graduating from Westfield Vocational High School, he proudly served in the U.S. Army.  He continued his service to the community as a police officer for the town of Enfield, CT for 34½ years. It was a job he loved...
Michelle Diane Foggs
Apr 19, 2019
Springfield – Michelle Diane Foggs, 65, passed away on April 19, 2019. She was born in Chicopee, MA on October 20, 1953, a daughter of the late John and Gladys (Mayfield) Foggs. She was a nurse’s aide and enjoyed knitting and mall walking at the Eastfield Mall. She is survived by her daughter Tenisha Foggs of Springfield, MA; her brothers:...
William R. Bren
Apr 18, 2019
Palmer- William R. Bren, 80, passed away at home on April 18, 2019. Born in Stafford, CT on February 28, 1939 to William and Veronica (Purda) Bren, he was employed for many years as a machinist. He loved old movies, westerns and spending time with his grandsons Devin and Jason. He leaves his son Bruce Bren and his wife Debbra;...
Shirley M. Deshields
Apr 17, 2019
AMHERST - Dr. Shirley M. DeShields, 87, resident of Amherst, MA, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 in her home of 44 years, in the presence of family and loved ones. She was born Shirley Ann Manson on May 8, 1931 in Manhattan, NY to father, Lawrence Manson, and mother, Myrel Lestelle Valentine. Following graduation from high school, Shirley...
David A. Yphantis
Apr 13, 2019
David Andrew Yphantis of Springfield, MA passed away on April 13, 2019 after a brief illness. David was born in Boston, MA, on July 14, 1930, the son of Kyriakos Paul Yphantis and Beatrice Hansen Yphantis. His parents were Christian missionaries and the family lived in Piraeus, Greece from 1935 until the family left Greece in 1942, during the World...
Stephanie A. Dearing
Apr 13, 2019
Springfield- Stephanie A. (Brent) Dearing, 55, passed away at home on April 13, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Springfield, MA on July 7, 1963, the daughter of Richard Brent II of East Longmeadow and the late Jeannette (Sibley) Brent, she was employed for many years as a fleet manager. In her free time, she enjoyed gardening, listening...
Alphanso S. Morgan
Apr 12, 2019
Springfield- Alphanso S. Morgan, 83, passed away on April 12, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Anchovy, St. James, Jamaica on March 7, 1936, son of the late Ezekiel Morgan and Rachel Carmichael, he arrived in Springfield in 1962 and worked as a machine operator at Baystate Medical Center for 30 years. He loved fishing and deejaying. He became...
Virginia M. Gilsinger
Apr 6, 2019
Springfield – Virginia M. (Riel) Gilsinger, 78, passed away on April 6, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, Richard F. Gilsinger, son Michael and his wife Krystal and grandchildren, Richard and Nicholas. Visitation will be on April 16, 2019 at 8:15AM at New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA. Burial...
Patricia M. Russo
Apr 5, 2019
West Springfield – Patricia M. (Jimmo) Russo, 56, passed away on April 5, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born on August 16, 1962, the daughter of Erna (Dippold) Jimmo of West Springfield, and the late Linwood Jimmo. Patricia was a manager at Uno Pizzeria and Grill. She was a vivacious, sassy and fun-loving person and a NASCAR and...
