Patricia A. Bailey
Mar 16, 2017
Springfield - Patricia A. Bailey, 80, of Springfield, MA passed away peacefully March 16, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was born in Wilbraham, MA on May 24, 1936 to the late Emily Kresowski and Bartholomew Bailey. She leaves her siblings, Cindy Leahy and Dennis Lamari. Predeceased by her brother Bruce Bailey and her children Danny, Donna, Sharon Reeves and...
Norman F. Lagasse
Mar 14, 2017
Springfield – Norman F. LaGasse, 92, husband of the late Lorraine “Ronnie” (Moore) LaGasse, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 in a local nursing home. He was born in Springfield on May 9, 1924, a son of the late Wilfred and Antoinette (Boutin) LaGasse and attended local schools. He served in the US Army during WWII and was...
Randy M. Greene
Mar 11, 2017
Springfield – Randy M. Greene, 56, passed to be with the Lord March 11, 2017. Born in Springfield, MA on June 2, 1960, he was a graduate of Classical High School and served his country in the U S Navy. He retired from the US Postal Service after twenty-five years of service. Randy was a witty man who loved to...
Geraldine M. Michaud
Mar 5, 2017
Springfield - Smiling Irish eyes closed and a golden heart stopped beating on March 5, 2017, when Geraldine Marie Michaud, 92, died peacefully with her daughter by her side after a day surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Born during the Great Depression, on August 10, 1924 to Charles and Greta (Upton) Brennan, she endured early hardships...
Michael T. Ash
Mar 4, 2017
Springfield - Michael T. Ash 65, passed away on March 4, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA 01108 has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Carl J. Ziemba
Mar 3, 2017
Springfield – Carl J. Ziemba, 59, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 3, 2017 at Baystate Medical Center. Formerly of Three Rivers, MA, he was an eight year Springfield resident. He was born in Springfield on April 13, 1957, the son of the late Ladimer and Wanda (Nadolski) Ziemba. He attended local schools and was currently employed at Springfield Lumber...
Theodore V. Melnechuk
Mar 1, 2017
Amherst - Melnechuk, Theodore V., 89, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 from a local assisted living facility. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA 01108 has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit www.nefcc.net
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
