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Nancy M. Meister

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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  has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Roy B. Vickery

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...

Shirley A. Ciampi

Shirley A. Ciampi

Apr 26, 2017

Springfield - Shirley was a wonderful, caring lady who had, in so many ways, a beautiful life. She was born in 1929 to Charles F. Shearer and Ellen Mary Flahive who lived in Easthampton. She attended local schools and graduated from Saint Michael’s High School. Shirley was a homemaker and worked side-by-side with her late husband, Francis. She did secretarial...

George L. Chester

George L. Chester

Apr 26, 2017

SPRINGFIELD - George L. Chester, 48, passed away on April 26, 2017 in Springfield, MA. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Alfred W. Eipper

Alfred W. Eipper

Apr 17, 2017

Easthampton, MA - Alfred Eipper died peacefully at his home in the Lathrop Community, Easthampton, Massachusetts on April 17, 2017. Al was born on November 16, 1919 in Montague, Massachusetts. In 1929 the family moved to Dalhousie, New Brunswick, where Al's father Donald was offered a position with the International Paper Company.  Because educational opportunities were slim in northern New...

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