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Daniel B. Deroche
Jul 28, 2017
South Windsor, CT - Daniel B. Deroche, 56, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2017 after a valiant battle with cancer. He leaves behind his children, Matthew, Megan, Melissa, their mother Nancy Forni, Oliver, Jack and stepson Nicholas and their mother Amy Azzara. Dan was born on January 30, 1961 in Springfield, Mass., to John and Joan Deroche. He is...
Alicia Mercado
Jul 27, 2017
Springfield – Alicia Mercado, 80, passed away July 27, 2017 in a local nursing home. She was born on April 16, 1937, one of twenty-six siblings. She is survived by her children Ezequiel, Alcides and Luis Santiago; Jasmell Mercado, Judith Santana, and Bethzaida Santiago, thirteen grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Viewing will be held August 2, 2017 from 1-3 PM...
Lynn Ann Bennett
Jul 27, 2017
Springfield – Lynn Ann Bennett, 56, passed away at the home of her daughter in Chicopee on July 27, 2017. Born on February 5, 1961 to Robert and Rita May (Rivers) Dorn, she will be remembered with love by all. She enjoyed the beach, casinos and was famous for wearing big earrings. She adored her grandchildren who always brought a...
Jose F. Garcia
Jul 27, 2017
Springfield - Jose F. Garcia, 89, passed away on July 27, 2017. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net
Arlo J. "Aj" Badger
Jul 23, 2017
Belchertown – Arlo J. (AJ) Badger, 28, passed away suddenly on July 23, 2017. Born in Chula Vista, CA on October 11, 1988, the son of Gary Badger and Terri (Titterness) Ohle. He was a graduate of Chicopee High School where he played football and volleyball and was a cook at Chubby’s in Belchertown. AJ loved his family and his...
Gladys Fraser
Jul 17, 2017
Longmeadow- Gladys Fraser, 81, passed away on July 17, 2017.New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net
Thelbert M. Callands, Sr.
Jul 11, 2017
Springfield – Thelbert Martin Callands, Sr. passed away at Brigham and Women’s Hospital on July 11, 2017.He is survived by his children Thelbert M. Callands, Jr., and Tamora Callands Ashade (Joseph); siblings: Orlando Callands (Marlene), David Callands, and Shirley Harris of CT; wife Nancy Jones Callands and a host of other family members. The funeral will be on July 15,...
Anthony J. Filippone
Jul 11, 2017
West Springfield – Anthony J. Filippone, 47, passed away on July, 11, 2017. He was born in Springfield on September 11, 1969, a son of Theresa M. (Deleo) Filippone and the late John Filippone. He is survived by his children: Frank and Celestina, siblings: John, Maria, Tina, and Vita Filippone-Sharp, six grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Visitation with the...
Gilbert J. Lamore
Jul 11, 2017
SPRINGFIELD – Gilbert J. Lamore, 82, died July 11, 2017 at home surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Wallagrass, ME May 1, 1935, the son of the late Alvin “Herbie” and Desneige (Nadeau) Lamore. Gil grew up in Charlemont, MA and settled in Springfield after serving his country in the Army during the Korean War....
Barbara A. Petersen
Jul 6, 2017
Pelham - Barbara A. Petersen, 90, passed away on July 6, 2017.New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net
Stanley W. Borowiec
Jul 4, 2017
Chicopee - Stanley W. Borowiec, 82, passed away on July 4, 2017. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net
Eugene Malone, Jr.
Jul 1, 2017
Springfield - Eugene Malone Jr., 69, passed away on July 1, 2017.New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net
Michael W. Condon
Jun 29, 2017
SPRINGFIELD – Michael Condon, 55, passed away on June 29, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center. Born on February 16, 1962 to William and Frances Condon, he was a self-employed flooring contractor. He leaves his loving wife Rena (Visneau) Condon, sons: Joseph, William and Charles Condon, mother Frances (Marcoux) Condon, sisters: Ruth Camp, Anne Marie Veino, Maureen Clemens and Rosemary Slater;...
Linda L. Rocca
Jun 27, 2017
East Longmeadow – Linda Lull (Harnish) Rocca, 61, wife of the late Richard Rocca, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Fort Huachuca, AZ on April 21, 1956, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Diane (Cross) Harnish. Linda was a woman of strong faith who loved deeply, loved crafting and provided...
Joseph J. Curry
Jun 24, 2017
East Longmeadow – Joseph J. Curry, 89, husband of the late Mildred (Lumnah) Curry, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2017 in a local nursing home. He was born in Cumberland, RI on August 21, 1927, the son of the late Joseph and Margaret (MacQuade) Curry. He attended Rhode Island schools and was a US Army Veteran of WWII. He...
Devenna L. Groves
Jun 24, 2017
Springfield - Devenna L. Groves, 52, passed away on June 24, 2017. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mil Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Carol A. Hudson
Jun 24, 2017
CHICOPEE - Carol A. Hudson, 69, passed away on June 24, 2017. A complete tribute will appear here shortly. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.
James P. Lilley
Jun 21, 2017
East Longmeadow – James P. Lilley, 79, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Baystate Medical Center. He was a son of the late William H. and Mary E. (Pryor) Lilley. He was transplanted from the bluegrass state of Kentucky to see the world. Jim went as far as Chicopee, MA where he was honorably discharged from the US...
Rosa Martinez
Jun 20, 2017
Springfield – Rosa (Perez) Martinez, 84, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. She was a long time Springfield resident and a member for forty years of the South Spanish Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She had worked at the former Crown Linen. She was the wife of the late Damian Martinez who...
Donald B. Beyer
Jun 15, 2017
Springfield – Donald B. Beyer, 72, passed away on June 15, 2017. He was born in Holyoke on June 5, 1945, a son of the late Clifford M. and Dorothy (Burns) Beyer. He attended local schools and was previously employed as a custodian in several nursing homes as well as Mark Robbins Jewelers. He leaves two brothers, Robert and his...
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