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...
Allen T. Jones, Jr.
Dec 3, 2016
Springfield – Allen T. Jones, Jr. 69, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2016. He was born in Vancouver, Washington on June 17, 1947, a son of the late Allen T. Jones Sr. and Mildred (Thomas) Jones. He proudly served in the U S Army during the Vietnam War, receiving the National Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service...
Jeremy Mercier
Dec 2, 2016
SPRINGFIELD – Jeremy Mercier, 20, died unexpectedly on December 2, 2016 in Enfield CT. A Celebration of Jeremy’s Life will be held from 3-6 PM on January 17, 2017 at New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield MA. Visit www.nefcc.net
Bruce B. Burwell
Nov 30, 2016
AGAWAM - Bruce B. Burwell, 83, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Kindred Country Estates in Agawam.New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net
Christine M. Dentzau
Nov 26, 2016
SPRINGFIELD - Christine M. Dentzau, 64, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Baystate Medical Center. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net
Steven M. Daviau
Nov 23, 2016
Steven M. Daviau, 59, husband of the late Darlene (Hamelin) Daviau, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Holyoke on July 6, 1957, a son of the late Oliver R. Daviau, Jr. and Theresa M. (Dubois) Daviau. Steven loved his motorcycle, beaches, and music. He will be remembered as a kind and...
James A. Westbrook
Nov 23, 2016
SPRINGFIELD - James A. Westbrook, 71, a lifelong Springfield area resident passed away November 23, 2016 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Springfield on February 3, 1945, a son of Sarah (Coon) Gintowt of Westfield and the late Robert Westbrook, Sr. He attended local schools and was a self-employed painter and roofer and most recently a courier for...
Joseph F. Oleskiewicz Sr.
Nov 20, 2016
AGAWAM - Joseph F. Oleskiewicz Sr., 93, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Heritage Hall West - Agawam MA. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net
Kurt L. Schumann
Nov 10, 2016
SPRINGFIELD - Kurt L. Schumann passed away on November 10, 2016. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net
Kristen "Emi" Ellinger
Nov 4, 2016
LUDLOW – Kristen “Emi” Ellinger, 26, passed away on November 4, 2016 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield on January 10, 1990 to Richard and Polly (Blood) Adams, she was trained in nursing. She leaves her parents, Richard and Polly Adams of Ludlow, grandparents Frank and Carole St. Pierre of Westfield, siblings William, Richard, Ryan Ann and Abigail and...
