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Peter S. Leone
Nov 18, 2018
Agawam – Peter Salvatore Leone, of Agawam passed away on November 18, 2018. Born in Springfield on February 22, 1946, to the late Peter A. and Cecile (Choiniere) Leone, he was raised in Springfield and a graduate of the High School of Commerce and American International College. Previously employed as an insurance claims adjuster, Peter was an avid golfer and...
Andres Santiago
Nov 18, 2018
Springfield – Andres Santiago, 65, beloved husband of Jesusa Martinez Santiago, passed away on November 18, 2018 at Baystate Medical Center. A forty-eight year Springfield resident, he was born in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico on February 26, 1953, the son of the late Juan Santiago-Reyes, who passed away on November 19, 2018 and the late Angelina (Sanchez) Santiago. He is...
Edna A. Mcdowell
Nov 16, 2018
Brooklyn - Edna A. McDowell, 85, passed away in Springfield, MA on November 16, 2018. Services will be held in Brooklyn, New York. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the local arrangements. Please visit www.nefcc.net
Mary F. Patterson
Nov 15, 2018
Springfield – Mary F. (Cheeks) Patterson, 77, beloved wife of Alexander J. Patterson, passed away on November 15, 2018 at Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Greenville, South Carolina on November 21, 1940, a daughter of the late Longo and Ruth (Byrd) Cheeks and was a fifty-year Springfield resident. She was a member of Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church and...
Robert L. Lafreniere
Nov 4, 2018
Gilbertville - Robert L. Lafreniere, 68, passed away on November 4, 2018. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit www.nefcc.net
Xzavier E. Lopez
Nov 2, 2018
Chicopee - Xzavier E. Lopez, 22, passed away on November 2, 2018. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit www.nefcc.net
Geoffrey L. Macdonald
Oct 23, 2018
Holyoke – Geoffrey L. MacDonald, 70, passed away on October 23, 2018, after a very brief and very brave battle with brain cancer. Born in Boston, Geoff grew up in Holyoke and graduated Holyoke High School in 1965. As the state diving champion he helped lead the HHS swim team to the state title his senior year. Having lived, worked,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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