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Elio Kupcich
Jan 14, 2017
EAST LONGMEADOW - Elio Zupcich, 83, passed away on January 14, 2017. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield, Massachusetts has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Scott A. Dumont
Jan 14, 2017
PALMER – Scott A. Dumont, 54, passed away on January 14, 2017 at Baystate Wing Hospital.A resident of the Three Rivers section of Palmer, MA, he was born on August 6, 1962 in Malone, NY to Carl and Beverly (Beltizard) Dumont. He was employed as an Auction Manager at Winter Garden Auction Service in Monson. He leaves his loving wife...
Kaye S. Alleyne
Jan 11, 2017
SPRINGFIELD – Kaye S. Alleyne, passed away on January 11, 2017. She will be remembered as a beautiful, loving, creative person who enjoyed reading and writing stories. A caring woman, she was employed as a CNA until the time of her death. She leaves her son, Jassiem E.K. Wheeler, daughter-in-law Dialy Wheeler, brother Kenneth Taitt (Sharon), Liza Gowing and many...
Tonya G. Gilbert
Jan 9, 2017
SPRINGFIELD – Tonya G. Gilbert, 42, passed away on January 9, 2017 at UMass Memorial Medical Center. Born in Spartanburg, SC on July 13, 1974, she had worked as a General Manager of Hardees. She is survived by her beloved husband, Ernest M. McCrary of Springfield and family and friends. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street,...
Oheia Naranjo-Parker
Jan 8, 2017
HOLYOKE - Oheia Naranjo – Parker, 94, passed away on January 8, 2017 in a local nursing home. She was the wife of the late Leon Parker and was a twelve year Holyoke resident, coming from Springfield. She was born in Johnson City, TN on January 30, 1922, a daughter of the late Bud and Lara (Tarter) Hale. She was...
Richard A. Peltier
Jan 7, 2017
CHICOPEEÂ - Richard A. Peltier, 72, passed away on January 7, 2017. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield, Massachusetts has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Theresa L. Decarli
Jan 4, 2017
EAST LONGMEADOW - Theresa L. DeCarli, 73, passed away January 4, 2017. She was born in Springfield on November 16, 1943, a daughter of the late Thomas V. and Gloria (Zarlengo) DeCarli. She is survived by three sisters, Michele David (George) of Springfield, Loretta DeCarli (Patrick Durkan) of Easton, MA, and Veronica Vallandingham (Robert) of Hampden and her brother-in-law Russell...
Samuel H. Jones
Jan 3, 2017
WEST SPRINGFIELD – Samuel H. Jones, 66, passed away on January 3, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield. Born on April 12, 1950 in New York City to the late Christopher and Harriet (Dingle) Jones, he was a graduate of Mt. Greylock Regional High School in Williamstown, MA in the ABC Program, and of American International College. He was...
Richard C. Esler Iii
Jan 1, 2017
Richard C. Esler, III, 78, passed away on January 1, 2017 in a local nursing home. Born in Trentum, PA on January 31, 1938 to Richard and Cherilla (Mulder) Esler, he was a Springfield resident writer and educator. He was a graduate of Muskingum College with a B.A. in Spanish, the National University of Mexico, and Middlebury College, where he...
Con Thi Do
Dec 29, 2016
SPRINGFIELD – Con Thi Do, 79, passed away at Wingate at Springfield on December 29, 2016. She was born in Bien Hoa, Viet Nam on April 3, 1937 to Chinh Do and Nhan Pham. She was predeceased by her parents her husband,Thin Van Tran and her son, Trung Van Tran. She leaves her family in Viet Nam and locally, her...
Louise Kobryner
Dec 28, 2016
SPRINGFIELD - Louise Kobryner, 92, passed away on December 28, 2016 at Chapin Center in Springfield, MA.Born on June 13, 1924 in Philadelphia, PA to John and Jane (Moody) Morton, she was a bank teller in Springfield for many years. Predeceased by her parents and her husband, Paul, she leaves her brother James Morton of PA and nephew John Moore...
Alfred Grondin
Dec 26, 2016
SPRINGFIELD - Alfred Grondin, 95, passed away on December 26, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Canada on July 27, 1921 to the late Francois and Marianne (Grenier) Grondin. Predeceased by his wife Yvonne (Savage) Grondin and his grandson Michael, he leaves his son Gerard Grondin (Catherine) of Springfield, daughter Diane Hill...
Cheryl C. Burns
Dec 24, 2016
SPRINGFIELD - Cheryl C. Burns passed away on December 24, 2016. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA 01108 has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net
James P. Murgolo, Jr.
Dec 17, 2016
MURGOLO, Jr., James P. – James P. Murgolo, Jr., 32, passed away suddenly on December 17, 2016. Born in Springfield, MA on October 6, 1984 to James P. Murgolo and Colleen (McGuiness) Murgolo, he was employed in food service. He was a sports enthusiast, especially the Yankees and the Patriots. Survivors include his father, James P. Murgolo of Springfield, his...
Josefina Figueroa Torres
Dec 16, 2016
Springfield - Josefina Figueroa Torres passed away at Baystate Medical Center on Friday, December 16, 2016. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net
Cynthia L. Bell
Dec 16, 2016
Cynthia L. "Cindi" (Buffum) Bell, 57, beloved wife of James Bell, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2016 at Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Springfield on March 27, 1959, the daughter of Richard and Barbara (Hutcheons) Buffum of Longmeadow.She was a graduate of Longmeadow High School and worked for many years on Cape Cod at Mildred’s Chowder House...
Katherine V. Watson - Higginbotham
Dec 14, 2016
Springfield - Katherine V. Watson – Higginbotham, 81, a forty-eight year Springfield resident, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Danbury, CT on August 21, 1935, the daughter of the late Ernest and Willelmina (Smith) Parsons Bolden and was previously employed at Chaffin Associates in architectural design and drafting. She was the...
Lawrence J. Preziosi
Dec 10, 2016
Lawrence Preziosi 61, died December 10, 2016 leaving Ryan Preziosi, Patrick Beswick and brothers and sisters. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC assisted the family. www.nefcc.net
Richard W. Kasunick
Dec 6, 2016
Richard Wayne Kasunick, of Agawam, completed his quiet yet luminous journey with us all on December 6th. He was the youngest of five children born to George and Barbara Kasunick on March 15th, 1943, in Massillon, Ohio. He was predeceased by his parents and his cherished brothers, Jack and Eugene. Richard was raised in foster care as a baby and...
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