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Charles Demontigny
Apr 22, 2018
Longmeadow – Charles U. De Montigny, 93, husband of the late Bertha (Pacuinas) Edgington, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at the Soldier’s Home in Holyoke. He was born in Holyoke on January 22, 1925, a son of the late Ladislas De Montigny and Blanche (Rainville) De Montigny Gagnier. He graduated from Cathedral High School in 1943 and served...
John A. Altomonte
Apr 21, 2018
Chicopee - John A. Altomonte, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 21st, 2018. He was born in Brooklyn, New York and was the son of the late James and Madeline (Carbone) Altomonte. He proudly served in the US Army and was a Mason and a Shriner for many years. John as an avid fan of the New...
Theresa M. Filippone
Apr 17, 2018
West Springfield – Theresa M. (DeLeo) Filippone, 75, beloved wife of the late John Filippone, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. She was born in Springfield on February 14, 1943, a daughter of the late Dominic and Maria (D’Augustino) DeLeo. Her family was most important to her and she was a stickler...
Henrietta P. Maello
Apr 15, 2018
Wilbraham – Henrietta P. “Penny” (Kunz) Maello, 93, wife of the late Frank P. Maello, Sr. who predeceased her on February 29, 2012, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018 in a local nursing home. She was born in Amherst, NY on April 18, 1924, a daughter of the late Frank and June (Shrive) Kunz. She was a member of...
Charles R. Gingras
Apr 14, 2018
Charles R. Gingras September 19, 1958 - April 14, 2018 Charles R. Gingras, born September 19, 1958, To the late Mary Garabedian Gingras and Joseph W. Gingras Sr. Has been laid to rest on Saturday April 14, 2018 surrounded by his loved ones. Charles leaves behind his daughter Megan Gingras and her fiancé Adam LaFortune of Easthampton, Ma And three...
Dionigi "Danny" L. Colapinto
Apr 4, 2018
SPRINGFIELD – Dionigi “Danny” J. Colapinto, 88, passed away on April 4, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center. A US Army veteran, he received the Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars and the United Nations Service Medal. He was an honorary deputy sheriff. Born in Springfield, MA on April 18, 1929 to Frank and Mary (Giannini) Colapinto, he worked...
Julie E. Maynard
Apr 4, 2018
Fairhaven - Julie E. Maynard, 44, passed away on April 4, 2018. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit www.nefcc.net
Gilbert R. Perlman
Apr 3, 2018
Springfield – Gilbert “Gil” R. Perlman 65, a forty-six-year Springfield resident, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on July 23, 1952 the son of Denise Marie-Rose James of New Jersey and the late Albert Perlman. Gil loved and supported all of the Boston home teams and was an...
Alecia N. Giles
Mar 29, 2018
Springfield - Alecia N. Giles, 31, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit www.nefcc.net
Victor R. Contreras
Mar 29, 2018
Springfield - Victor R. Contreras, 70, passed away on March 29, 2018. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 from 12 - 1:30 PM followed by burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.neffcc.net
Katherine R. Franklin
Mar 23, 2018
West Springfield - Katherine R. (Bernardi) Franklin passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday March 23, 2018 at the age of 70. She was born on May 25, 1947 to the late Henry and Emily (McDevitt) Bernardi. Kathy worked for various companies throughout her life, currently at the American Legion Post 207 as the keno operator/bartender. Kathy's passions in...
Doris L. Bragdon
Mar 14, 2018
Shelburne Falls - Doris (Barnard) Bragdon, 99, of Shelburne Falls, MA died peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, with her devoted granddaughter, Jenelle Close by her side, as well as her children, grandchildren, and great grand children nearby. Doris was born in San Francisco and grew up in Alamo and later in Pacific Grove where she graduated from...
Michael C. Bing
Mar 14, 2018
Westfield - Michael C. Bing, 48, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Dianne L. Murphy
Mar 7, 2018
CHICOPEE - Dianne L. (Shone) Murphy, 69, passed peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on March 07, 2018. She was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts on November 6, 1948, daughter of the late Doris Matthews and Ralph Shone both of Pennsylvania. She attended schools in Chicopee and was a longtime Chicopee resident. For several years, she worked at US Tsubaki....
Minica M. Garceau
Mar 6, 2018
East Longmeadow – Minica M. (Farina) Garceau, 97, wife of the late Arthur Garceau, passed away on March 6, 2018. She is survived by her children Robert E. Meyette (Linda) of Palmer, Pauline Wise (William) of Palmer, and Nancy Jolivet (Ronald) of East Longmeadow. Funeral services will be on March 12, 2018 gathering at 9am at New England Funeral &...
Judith A. Bonavita
Mar 2, 2018
Springfield – Judith A. (Cotter) Bonavita, 80, passed away in a local nursing home on Friday, March 2, 2018. A lifelong Springfield resident, she was born on August 31, 1937, the daughter of the late Leonard and Vera (Bondi) Cotter. A graduate of Springfield Technical High School, she was a medical billing clerk for local doctors. She was predeceased by...
Karen E. Boyd
Feb 26, 2018
West Springfield - Karen E. Boyd, 66, passed away on February 26th, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. Karen was an amazing wife, mother and friend. The sort of woman who would give you the clothes off her back and who had an infectious laugh. Karen leaves her husband of 41 years Paul, daughters Kim and EJ, and son...
Richard E. Caron
Feb 25, 2018
South Hadley – Richard E. Caron passed away on February 25, 2018. A graveside service will be held on March 2, 2018 at 11 AM at Notre Dame Cemetery, 63 Lyman Street, South Hadley, MA 01075. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA is assisting the family. www.nefcc.net
Deborah J. Boudreau
Feb 24, 2018
Springfield – Deborah J. Boudreau, 62, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center, surrounded by her family. She was born in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada on May 21, 1955, daughter of the late John and Aurora Boudreau. Deborah is survived by her brother John & Suzanne Boudreau of Wilbraham, her sisters, Brenda & Melissa Sullivan...
Alicia Santiago Niverba
Feb 22, 2018
Springfield - Alicia Santiago Niverba, 85, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit www.nefcc.net
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