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Olivia K. Salvi

Olivia K. Salvi

Feb 26, 2017

Palmer - Olivia K. (Revellino) Salvi, 94, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2017 in a local nursing home. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA 01108 has been entrusted with the arrangements.  Please visit www.nefcc.net

Mary E. Garmalo

Mary E. Garmalo

Feb 23, 2017

Greenfield - Mary E. (Elliott) Garmalo, 80, passed away at home on Thursday, February 23, 2017. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA 01108 has been entrusted with the arrangements.  Please visit www.nefcc.net

David W. Barber

David W. Barber

Feb 22, 2017

Springfield - David W. Barber, 88, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 in a local nursing home. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA 01108 has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit www.nefcc.net

Joseph Michalak

Joseph Michalak

Feb 19, 2017

Belchertown – Joseph Michalak, 75, passed away at home on Sunday, February 19, 2017. He was the son of the late Joseph Michalak and Edna (Hazel) Boynton.  He attended local schools and was a lifelong Belchertown resident. He was retired from the Belchertown DPW as the transfer station supervisor.  Joe will be remembered as a hard worker who drove a...

Maureen F. Sullivan

Maureen F. Sullivan

Feb 15, 2017

CHICOPEE - Maureen F. Sullivan, 84, passed away February 15, 2017 at Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Springfield, MA, on July 16, 1932, to the late Timothy and Hannah (Foley) Sullivan of Liberty Street. Maureen was a graduate of Cathedral High School, and Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in 1952. She continued her education with a B.S. from...

Shawn M. Cromack

Shawn M. Cromack

Feb 13, 2017

Greenfield - Shawn M. Cromack, 42, passed away on February 13, 2017 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born on July 2, 1974 in Montague, MA, the son of the late Judith (Murphy) Metcalf.  He loved music of all genres and was the founder of Patchwork Entertainment, working with the local music scene. He will be remembered as a loving,...

Gabriel Wade

Gabriel Wade

Feb 9, 2017

Springfield – Gabriel Wade, 46, passed away suddenly on February 9, 2017 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born on August 1, 1970, a son of Rolf Miller and Allison (Wade) Harvey. He attended local schools and was employed in the construction industry and an accomplished chef who worked at many local restaurants. He was a very caring person to...

Nathan Cooper

Nathan Cooper

Feb 9, 2017

Springfield – Nathan Cooper, 65, passed away on February 9, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center. A lifelong resident, he was born on October 2, 1951, a son of the late Alfred G. Cooper and Ethel (Clark) Cooper of Wilbraham. He attended local schools and was a 1970 graduate of the High School of Commerce and was previously employed at the...

Peter A. Gambaccini Iii

Peter A. Gambaccini Iii

Feb 6, 2017

BRIMFIELD - Peter A. Gambaccini, III passed away Monday, February 6, 2017. Born March 21, 1944, in Worcester MA, he was a resident of Brimfield, MA. A graduate of Palmer High School in 1961, Peter served in the US Air Force May 1962-1966.  He was a chef from 1967-1980, and owned One Stop auto detail business in Windsor Locks, CT,...

Edward R. Richards

Edward R. Richards

Feb 4, 2017

Springfield – Edward R. “Big Ed” Richards, 79, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2017 in a local nursing home. He was born in Springfield on November 29, 1937, a son of the late William and Mildred (Foskitt) Richards. He attended local schools and was a US Navy veteran. He was a carpenter by trade and enjoyed crossword puzzles and...

James E. Linton

James E. Linton

Feb 4, 2017

Springfield - On Saturday, February 4, at home with his "Sweet Caroline" by his side, James (Jim) Linton came to the end of his journey on Earth. He led a life of love and compassion. His smile and humble heart welcomed friends and strangers alike. Born in Palmer, MA he was the son of the late Elden and Evelyn (Shumway)...

Michael F. Lonczak

Michael F. Lonczak

Feb 4, 2017

Chicopee - Michael Francis Lonczak, a lifelong resident of Chicopee, MA, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 4th, 2017 at 100 years of age. Michael is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Marjorie Flowers Lonczak, as well as his devoted daughter and family: Sharon and her husband Ken of Hopewell Junction, NY, their son James of...

Jeanette J. Charkiewicz

Jeanette J. Charkiewicz

Feb 3, 2017

Chicopee - Jeanette J Williams-Charkiewicz (Chwalek) 92, was called safely home on Friday, February 3, 2017 while residing at Birch Gardens Nursing and Rehab. She was born in Medrechow, Poland, on November 17, 1924, the eldest of three children to the late Alexander Chwalek and Katherine (Mastalerz) Chwalek. She came to this country in 1925 and was raised in Gilbertville...

Thomas R. Broadhurst Jr.

Thomas R. Broadhurst Jr.

Feb 3, 2017

SOUTH HADLEY - Thomas R. Broadhurst passed away on February 3, 2017. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA 01108 has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net

Richard Roy Raymond

Richard Roy Raymond

Jan 29, 2017

FEEDING HILLS - Richard Roy Raymond passed away on January 29, 2017. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Barbara A. Brock

Barbara A. Brock

Jan 26, 2017

Springfield - Barbara A. Brock, 76, passed away on January 26, 2017 at CareOne at Redstone. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA 01108 has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit www.nefcc.net

Lynn A Paradysz

Lynn A Paradysz

Jan 20, 2017

Lynn A. Paradysz, 53, passed away on January 20, 2017. A daughter of Theodore and Shirley (Littlejohn) Paradysz, she is survived by sons: Jeremy Forcier and Justin Forgette and daughter Jillian Forcier. One of nine children, she leaves siblings, William, Theodore, Mark, Cheryl, Donna, Caroline, Susan, and Kim and grandson, Michael. Lynn loved her family and enjoyed music. Calling hours...

Joseph J. D'Angelis

Joseph J. D'Angelis

Jan 19, 2017

SPRINGFIELD – Joseph J. D’Angelis, 48, passed away on January 19, 2017 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Born in Springfield, MA on September 29, 1968 to Joseph and Cynthia (Beyette) D’Angelis, he was a lifelong resident and a dedicated employee at Home Depot in Wilbraham.  He will be remembered as having a good sense of humor, a jack of...

Linda J. Calabrese

Linda J. Calabrese

Jan 17, 2017

Linda J. Calabrese (Knighton/Martin) 79, peacefully passed away on Tuesday January 17, 2017 at her home in Longmeadow, MA. She is survived by her husband Anthony J. Calabrese Jr. of Longmeadow, MA and her children Gerald Martin of PA, Lori A. Fontaine of Franklin, MA, Thomas Martin of HI, Anthony J. Calabrese III of Longmeadow, MA and her sister Sandra...

Roland Lord

Roland Lord

Jan 16, 2017

SPRINGFIELD – Roland Lord, 89, passed away on January 16, 2017 at Care One at Redstone in East Longmeadow. Born on January 6, 1928 in Springfield, MA to Eugene and Lena (Lavigne) Lord, he was the owner of Platt Loan and Jewelry on Worthington Street in Springfield. Mr. Lord was an avid baseball fan, enjoyed John Wayne movies, the Lighthouse...

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