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Ruth E. Mason
Jun 11, 2017
BRIMFIELD – Ruth E. Mason, 87, passed away at home on June 11, 2017. She was born in Springfield, MA on September 20, 1929 to the late Ralph and Doris (Bancroft) Trombly. A longtime resident of Brimfield, MA, she worked as a home health caregiver and enjoyed gardening and crocheting. She leaves her husband of 44 years, John Mason, sons...
James Lane Hansmann
Jun 11, 2017
SPRINGFIELD - James Lane Hansmann, 62, of  Springfield, MA died Sunday, June 11, 2017 doing what he loved, jumping out of a perfectly good airplane. Jim was born in Niskayuna, NY and raised in Westfield and West Springfield. He leaves behind his parents, James Hansmann of Longmeadow and Nancy (Harris) Steffens of West Springfield, daughter Karen Hansmann and her partner...
Victor M. Santiago
Jun 9, 2017
SPRINGFIELD - Victor M. Santiago, 69, passed away on June 9, 2017. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC , 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Nancy M. Meister
Jun 8, 2017
HATFIELD - Nancy M. Meister, 70, passed away on June 8, 2017 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Malden, MA on February 7, 1947 to Arthur and Helen (O’Keefe Meister), she was a graduate of Tufts University and worked for many years in the Amherst schools. She was very proud of her Irish heritage. Predeceased by her parents and cousin...
Elizabeth A. Wheeler
Jun 7, 2017
West Springfield - Elizabeth Wheeler, 49, passed away on June 7, 2017. She leaves her children Nichole Nelson, Victoria and Allison Zukowski and Zane and Cameron Kagan; her brother Keith Wheeler (Denise) and grandchildren Aidan, Cali and Augustine. Memorial contributions made be made to BHN in Springfield.New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA is assisting...
Micheal K. Dagger
Jun 7, 2017
SPRINGFIELD - Micheal K. Dagger, 71, passed away on June 7, 2017. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC , 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Magdalena Figueroa Garcia
May 25, 2017
Springfield – Magdalena Figueroa Garcia, 53, passed away at home on May 25, 2017. Born in Puerto Rico on April 21, 1964 to Ismael Figueroa and the late Ada Garcia, she was a hairdresser for many years. She loved to travel and celebrated everything. Survivors include her partner Angel Pizarro, daughter Chassilty Pizarro, 5 brothers, 2 sisters, many grandchildren, nieces...
Jane E. Moser
May 21, 2017
Springfield - Jane E. Moser, 90, died at home on May 21, 2017, two hours after a family gathering of her children and grandchildren with the sharing of hymns and classical music led by cellist and granddaughter Isabella Moser. Throughout the evening, Jane was humming the tunes of the music. Jane was born in 1927 to her parents Elizabeth and...
Maria R. Sanchez
May 18, 2017
Springfield – Maria R. Sanchez, passed on May 18, 2017, leaving Miguel and Jennifer Velasquez, Raymon Cruz, Ramona Sanchez and other family. Please gather at New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA on May 26, 2017 at 11 AM to process to Oak Grove Cemetery. www.nefcc.net
Charlie Walter
May 17, 2017
Springfield - Charlie Walter, 82, passed away on May 17, 2017. He was a longtime Springfield resident and a painter by trade. Survivors include his children: Charlie, Larry, Darlene, Judy, Brenda and Christine Walter, brother James, sister Lucy Levalle and many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Visitation will be at 11am on June 2, 2017 with service at 12 noon at New...
Linda L. Colucci
May 16, 2017
Chicopee – Linda L. Colucci, 54, a lifelong resident of Chicopee, passed away at home on May 16, 2017. She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. Born in Holyoke on June 16, 1962 to Shirley Landry and the late James Darsch, she was employed as a CNA for over 20 years. She leaves her daughter Jennifer Colucci...
Danilo A. Gordon
May 15, 2017
Springfield – Danilo Antonio Gordon passed away on May 15, 2017.An orderly at health care agencies, he leaves his only son Jason Cato, grandson Carter Cato, siblings Emilio Gordon, Valerie Dunbar, and Demaris Gordon. Visitation will be on May 31, 2017 from 3-4 PM at New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA. Afterward a repast...
Roger W. Thivierge
May 11, 2017
Roger Thivierge passed away Thursday May 11, 2017 surrounded by his loving and devoted wife of 43 years Antonette (Fiorentino) Thivierge. Predeceased relatives include his mother Grace Dowd, father Raymond Thivierge, brother James Thivierge and sister Carolann Courtney. He leaves behind his daughter Theresa Marie Thivierge of Homestead, Florida, sons Keith Thivierge of Springfield and Kenneth Thivierge of Holyoke and...
Clayton L. Philbrick
May 10, 2017
Springfield – Clayton L. Philbrick, 65, passed away May 10, 2017 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born May 19, 1951 in Springfield to the late Lawrence and Marguerite (Bernard) Philbrick. Clayton was a longtime resident of Chicopee before moving to Springfield. He worked for the City of Chicopee for over twenty-five years up until his retirement. Clayton leaves his...
Clayton L. Philbrick
May 10, 2017
CHICOPEE/SPRINGFIELD - Clayton L. Philbrick, 65, passed away May 10, 2017 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born May 19, 1951 in Springfield to the late Lawrence and Marguerite (Bernard) Philbrick. Clayton was a longtime resident of Chicopee before moving to Springfield. He worked for the City of Chicopee for over twenty-five years up until his retirement. Clayton leaves his...
Albert R. Richard, Sr.
May 8, 2017
Albert Robert Richard of East Longmeadow, MA died peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, May 8, 2017 at Baystate Medical Center.He was a very young hearted, loving, handsome, 82-year-old man.He was born in North Adams, MA on June 18, 1934, to William and Doris (Felix) Richard, who he has reunited with in Heaven. He is now having a grand old...
Raymond G. Burroughs, Jr.
May 6, 2017
East Longmeadow – Raymond G. Burroughs, Jr., 49, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Springfield on December 30, 1967, the son of Raymond G. Burroughs, Sr. and the late Ann (Learned) Burroughs. He attended local schools and was a building maintenance supervisor. Raymond was very family oriented and loved the...
Raymond A. Long
May 6, 2017
South Hadley - Raymond A. Long, 68, a lifelong resident of South Hadley suddenly passed away on Saturday May 6th,2017. Born January 20th 1949 to Yvette (Raymond) and Francis Long, he is survived by his wife of 38 years Cynthia (Coushaine) Long, son John and his wife Stephanie of Astoria, NY, daughter Sharon of Beverly, MA, sister Frances Como and...
Valarie A. Miller
Apr 29, 2017
SPRINGFIELD - Valarie A. Miller passed away on April 29, 2017. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC , 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA Â has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Roy B. Vickery
Apr 26, 2017
Holyoke - Roy Burton Vickery, 96, peacefully passed on Wednesday, April 26, at the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke, MA. Born December 28, 1920, in New Bedford, MA, he lived most of his childhood in Middleboro, MA where he was the son of the late Chester L and Rosalie (Pierce) Vickery of Middleboro, MA. He was predeceased by his siblings, Beatrice...
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