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Ronald J. Burkett
Jul 5, 2016
CHICOPEE – Ronald J. Burkett, 65, passed away July 5, 2016 at Elaine Center of Hadley. Born in Holyoke on November 30, 1950 to Gerald and Patricia (Coffey) Burkett, he was a maintenance mechanic at Mastex. A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps., he served his country in Vietnam. Predeceased by his son Ronald Burkett, II, and David and Patricia...
Dawn M. Raynold
Jul 4, 2016
WORCESTER - Dawn M. Raynold, 51, passed away on July 4, 2016. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net We invite you to send a message of condolence to the Raynold family at www.nefcc.net
Shirley D. Somerville
Jul 1, 2016
EASTHAMPTON -Shirley (Dietz) Somerville,100, formerly of South Hadley, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2016 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. She was born in South Hadley on March 16, 1916, the daughter of the late Frank & Margaret (Kaufman) Dietz. She was predeceased by her husband Samuel, her son Samuel, brothers Frank, Milton, and Edward Dietz, and sisters Ruth McCullough, Margaret...
John R. Antonuzzo, Sr.
Jun 30, 2016
SOUTHWICK – John Rosario Antonuzzo, Sr., 71, loving father, husband, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many passed away unexpectedly on June 30th, 2016 following complications from a surgical procedure. He spent eight years suffering from illness and chronic pain until the Lord called him home. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 28, 1944 to the late Rosario...
Patricia A. Murphy
Jun 27, 2016
WESTFIELD - Patricia A. Murphy, 69, passed away on June 27, 2016 with her sister Linda by her side. She left this world and flew into the arms of her parents. She will be remembered for opening her home to everyone, cooking delicious meals and hosting the holiday picnics. Cherishing her memory are her loving husband of 50 years, Thomas...
Barbara J. Riffenburg
Jun 25, 2016
SPRINGFIELD – Barbara Riffenburg, 66, passed away on June 25, 2016. A lifelong resident of Springfield, she was born on September 1, 1949 to the late Frederick and Daisy (Redd) Hill. Strong in her faith, she was a member of Bethel A.M.E Church. She had worked many years as a home health aide at Stavros. Affectionately known as “Auntie”, she...
Gerald J. Frazier
Jun 21, 2016
SPRINGFIELD - Gerald J. Frazier, 52, passed away on June 21, 2016. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net We invite you to send a message of condolence to the Frazier family at www.nefcc.net
Walita F. Crawford
Jun 15, 2016
Springfield - Walita F. Crawford, 62, passed away on June 15, 2016. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net We invite you to send a message of condolence to the Crawford family at www.nefcc.net
Kathryn M. Hamilton
Jun 2, 2016
SPRINGFIELD – Kathryn Mary Hamilton, 53, passed away on June 2, 2016. Born on February 8, 1963 in London, England to John and Martha (Wilson) Hamilton, she was a world traveler prior to moving to the Springfield area in 2006. Kate worked in Information Technology and was a beekeeper for over 20 years. She loved anything to do with water,...
Ruth-Ann Fogg
Jun 1, 2016
CHICOPEE - Ruth-Ann Fogg, 48, passed away on June 1, 2016. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net We invite you to send a message of condolence to the Fogg family at www.nefcc.net
Luke Rossi
May 27, 2016
FEEDING HILLS - Luke Rossi, 58, passed away on May 27, 2016. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net We invite you to send a message of condolence to the Rossi family at www.nefcc.net
Clifford Norman Matthews
May 22, 2016
NORTHAMPTON - Clifford Norman Matthews, 94, passed away May 22, 2016. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net We invite you to send a message of condolence to the Matthews family at www.nefcc.net
Kevin P. O'Donnell, Sr.
May 21, 2016
GARDNER - Kevin P. O'Donnell, Sr., 57, passed away on May 21, 2016. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net We invite you to send a message of condolence to the O'Donnell family at www.nefcc.net
Theresa Cieboter
May 19, 2016
CHICOPEE - Theresa Cieboter, 70, passed away on May 19, 2016. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net We invite you to send a message of condolence to the Cieboter family at www.nefcc.net
Robert I. Berger, Jr.
May 18, 2016
WEST SPRINGFIELD – Robert I. Berger, Jr., 61, died May 18, 2016. Military services are on May 26, 2016 at 9 AM at the Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC is entrusted with arrangements. www.nefcc.net We invite you to send a message of condolence to the Berger family at www.nefcc.net
Lorraine Whittaker
May 15, 2016
SPRINGFIELD - Lorraine Whittaker, 82, passed away on May 15, 2016. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net We invite you to send a message of condolence to the Whittaker family at www.nefcc.net
Roland T. Carr, Jr.
May 15, 2016
WESTFIELD – Roland T. Carr, Jr., 73, passed away on May 15, 2016 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born on February 28, 1943 in Annapolis, MD and was self-employed. Predeceased by his wife Mary Louise Carr, he leaves his son Roland T. Carr, III and his granddaughter Marianne Carr of Westfield and many other family members. Family and friends...
Frank Boyd
May 14, 2016
AGAWAM - Mr. Frank Boyd, formerly of 129 Suffolk Street, passed away on Saturday, May 14th, 2016 at the Baystate Medical Center. He was born on March 3rd, 1919 in Jefferson County, GA to the late Roger and Julia Boyd. Mr. Boyd was a resident of Springfield, MA for over 50 years. He was a retired industrial employee at the...
Zihya C. Ervin
May 13, 2016
SPRINGFIELD - Zihya C. Ervin passed away May 13, 2016. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net We invite you to send a message of condolence to the Ervin family at www.nefcc.net
Robert A. Jordan, Sr.
May 12, 2016
CHICOPEE – Robert A. Jordan, Sr., 81, passed away May 12, 2016. Born in Northampton on October 10, 1934 to the late Clarence and Lucy (Powell) Jordan, he served in the United States Army National Guard and was a self-employed carpenter. Predeceased by two brothers and a sister, he leaves his wife Constance (Peresada) Jordan of Chicopee; sons Robert Jordan,...
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