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Jose F. Garcia

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Ruth E. Mason

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

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

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

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