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Cheryl C. Burns

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...

Richard W. Garde

Richard W. Garde

Nov 1, 2016

SPRINGFIELD - Richard W. Garde, 64, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Baystate Medical Center. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangemnts. www.nefcc.net

Anatoli Kudrikow

Anatoli Kudrikow

Oct 29, 2016

SUNDERLAND - Anatoli Kudrikow passed away at home on October 29, 2016. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net

Frederick P. Dernago

Frederick P. Dernago

Oct 28, 2016

SPRINGFIELD - Frederick P. Dernago passed away on October 28, 2016. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net

Gail P. Cote

Gail P. Cote

Oct 27, 2016

SPRINGFIELD – Gail P. Cote, 73, passed away at home on October 27, 2016. A lifelong resident, she was born in Springfield, MA on September 1, 1943 to Clyde and June (Gloucester) Daigle and was employed in food service at Mercy Medical Center for many years. She was a people person, enjoyed music, and played hockey as a right wing...

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