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Raymond F. Gerbert

Raymond F. Gerbert

Oct 21, 2018

South Hadley - Raymond F. Gerbert, 73, passed away on October 21, 2018. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.  Please visit www.nefcc.net

John R. Difruscio

John R. Difruscio

Oct 20, 2018

Westfield - John R. DiFruscio, 53, passed away on October 20, 2018. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.  Please visit www.nefcc.net

Christopher N. Reynolds

Christopher N. Reynolds

Oct 12, 2018

Holyoke - Christopher N. Reynolds, 65, passed away on October 12, 2018. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.  Please visit www.nefcc.net

Michael M. Jurkowski

Michael M. Jurkowski

Oct 5, 2018

AMHERST, NY - Michael M. Jurkowski, 54, passed away on October 5, 2018. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.  Visit www.nefcc.net

Jane E. Ribeiro

Jane E. Ribeiro

Oct 4, 2018

Springfield - Jane E. (Bardy) Ribeiro, 61, passed away on October 4, 2018. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.  Please visit www.nefcc.net

Felix A. Iraola

Felix A. Iraola

Oct 1, 2018

SPRINGFIELD – Felix A. Iraola, 75, passed away suddenly on October 1, 2018 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Guyama, Puerto Rico on May 1, 1943 to the late Miguel Iraola Velasquez and Guadalupe Lorenzi Rosado, he was a baker for many years at Modern Bakery on Main Street in the South End of Springfield and Italian Bakery on Orange...

Marlene M. Fiore

Marlene M. Fiore

Sep 29, 2018

Springfield – Marlene M. Fiore, 78, passed away at home in Springfield on Saturday, September 29, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts to the late Lawrence and Genivieve (Marotta) Reopel, she was fondly known as “Nonie” to all. Marlene was a kind, compassionate homemaker who loved her children and grandchildren unconditionally. She leaves to cherish her...

Carl L. Sepheus Jr.

Carl L. Sepheus Jr.

Sep 27, 2018

SPRINGFIELD – Carl L. Sepheus Jr., 30, passed away on September 27, 2018 in Springfield. Born in Springfield, MA on August 24, 1988 to Carl Sepheus Sr. and Michelle Thomas, he was employed as a retail clerk for many years. He leaves his mother Michelle Thomas; sons Carl III, Sincere and Cky’ Aire and daughter Lanikai; brother Clarence Thomas, sisters...

John A. Hill

John A. Hill

Sep 25, 2018

East Longmeadow - John A. Hill, 78, passed away on September 25, 2018. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net

Anthony L. Moore

Anthony L. Moore

Sep 25, 2018

SPRINGFIELD- Anthony L. Moore, Sr. passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Anthony was born in Springfield, Massachusetts to the late Claudie and Fannie Mae (Burston) Moore. He is survived by his wife, Debbie (Orr) Moore, two sons, Anthony Moore, Jr. and Kendill Moore of Springfield, a daughter, Tyrena Lester and her...

Deanna E. Trudell

Deanna E. Trudell

Sep 18, 2018

Springfield – Mrs. Deanna E. (Champagne) Trudell, 77, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Baystate Medical Center. A lifelong Springfield resident, she was born on December 4, 1940, a daughter of the late Peter and Enis (Pagella) Champagne. She retired after twenty-two years of service from Milton Bradley. She loved her family, her grandchildren, and enjoyed trips to...

Pauline A. Chmielewski

Pauline A. Chmielewski

Sep 15, 2018

Springfield - Pauline A. Chmielewski, lifelong resident of Springfield, Ma, born September 24, 1939, passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2018. She loved to dance, the beach, and getting her nails and hair done. She was an exceptional listener, non-judgmental, and present in every moment. She had lasting friendships from childhood, work, and life, but she loved her grandchildren most...

Robert R. Burno

Robert R. Burno

Sep 13, 2018

West Springfield – Robert R. Burno, 92, passed away at Heritage Hall South in Agawam on Thursday, September 13, 2018 surrounded by his beloved family. He was born in Ludlow on September 20, 1925, the son of the late Roy and Bertha (Gagne) Burno. After attending school, he enlisted in the Merchant Marines and was a U. S. Marine Corps...

Robert J. Machia

Robert J. Machia

Sep 12, 2018

West Springfield – Robert J. Machia, 80, passed away at home surrounded by his beloved family on Wednesday, September 12, 2018. He was born in Springfield on October 24, 1937, a son of the late George and Madeline (Dempsy) Machia. He started his long career at the Union News as a paper boy when he was fifteen years old and...

Jeannette M. Wells

Jeannette M. Wells

Aug 28, 2018

WEST SPRINGFIELD – Jeannette M. (Barber) Wells, 62, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2018 at home. Born in Springfield, MA on September 5, 1955 to the late Raymond and Grace (Teece) Barber, she lived in Pensacola, FL for 26 years, returning to West Springfield in 2014. Jeannette was a very helpful and giving person, and worked as a cashier...

Roger H. Brown

Roger H. Brown

Aug 27, 2018

Goshen - Roger H. Brown, 83, passed away on August 27, 2018. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.  Visit www.nefcc.net

Larry C. Lewis

Larry C. Lewis

Aug 25, 2018

SPRINGFIELD - Larry C. Lewis passed away in Springfield on August 25, 2018 at the age of 46. The owner of Larry’s Auto Sales, he will be remembered as a good hearted family man, protector and provider. He leaves his parents, Sandra (Dee) Lewis and David Griffin, wife Faye Brace and children Larry Lewis Jr., Arien Brace and Camrie Lewis;...

Eleanor A. Tonelli

Eleanor A. Tonelli

Aug 19, 2018

Agawam – Eleanor A. (Colbert) Tonelli, 84, wife of the late Joseph A. Tonelli, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2018. Born on Governors Island, New York on June 7, 1934, daughter of the late Waverly and Dorothy (Fecteau) Colbert, she was adopted by her aunt and uncle, Agnes and Alfred Russell. A longtime Springfield resident she was an accomplished...

Joya Bates

Joya Bates

Aug 17, 2018

Springfield - Joya Bates passed away on August 17, 2018 in Northampton, MA. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net

Joan E. Robinson

Joan E. Robinson

Aug 14, 2018

Springfield – Joan E. Robinson, 65, passed away on August 14, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born in Springfield, MA on June 27, 1953, a daughter of the late James and Nancy (Hall) Robinson. Joan loved art, baking, sewing, walking, playing the piano, and nature. She is survived by her children, Christopher Robinson of Hampden, Danielle Robinson of...

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