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Greta A. Breglio - Redman

Greta A. Breglio - Redman

Jul 26, 2016

WEST SPRINGFIELD - Greta A. Breglio-Redman, 57, passed away on July 26th 2016, after a brief illness. She was surrounded by her loving family in the comfort of her home. A native of West Springfield, Greta was born on April 14th, 1959 in Springfield, Massachusetts, to Dr. Robert A. Breglio and Randi Breglio (Steen). Always the creative type, she pursued...

George A. Larzazs

George A. Larzazs

Jul 24, 2016

WARE - George A. Larzazs, 82, passed away on July 24, 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 Larzazs family at www.nefcc.net

Rita M. Moyer

Rita M. Moyer

Jul 24, 2016

EAST LONGMEADOW – Rita M. Moyer, 99, passed away on July 24, 2016 at Wingate of East Longmeadow. She was born in Westfield on May 3, 1917 to the late George and Floreda (St. Pierre) Bean. Predeceased by her husband Francis E. Moyer and 10 siblings, she leaves her son Edward Moyer (Paula) of NY; daughter Carolyn Curpenski of Springfield;...

Kathy L. Lauber

Kathy L. Lauber

Jul 22, 2016

WESTFIELD - Kathy L. Lauber, 59, passed away on July 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 Lauber family at www.nefcc.net

Janice L. Golden

Janice L. Golden

Jul 22, 2016

SPRINGFIELD- Janice Lynne (Merriam) Golden, 77, passed away July 22, 2016 at Wingate at Springfield. She was the daughter of Martha (Field) Merriam of Springfield and Kenneth Merriam of Glover, VT. Janice is predeceased by her parents, her brother Kendall Merriam and a grandson Christian Heath. She leaves her three sons Dana Gumlaw, Barry Gumlaw and his wife Linda and...

Frances L. Dixon

Frances L. Dixon

Jul 19, 2016

SPRINGFIELD – Frances L. Dixon, 88, passed away on July 19, 2016 at Baystate Medical Center. She was born on March 7, 1928 in Old Forge, PA to the late Walter and Leokadia Kowalczuk. She had worked as a clerk for May’s Department Store and for electronics companies in New Jersey before moving here in 2003. She was a loving...

Ernest F. Dittmer

Ernest F. Dittmer

Jul 16, 2016

WEST SPRINGFIELD - Ernest F. Dittmer, 95, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2016 at Heritage Hall South in Agawam, MA. Ernest was born in 1921 in Hannover, Germany. He earned a degree in electrical engineering from the technical university in Ilmenau, Germany. He was drafted late in World War II and was sent to Italy, where he promptly became...

Raymond F. Lucia, Jr.

Raymond F. Lucia, Jr.

Jul 15, 2016

AGAWAM - Raymond Frank Lucia Jr., 77, was welcomed into God’s arms on Friday, July 15, 2016 surrounded by the care and comfort of his family. Ray was born to Grace and Raymond Lucia Sr. on March 3, 1939 in Agawam. He graduated from Agawam High in 1959 and spent his entire life in Agawam. In 1957, Ray enlisted in...

Patrick J. Tanner

Patrick J. Tanner

Jul 13, 2016

HOLYOKE - Patrick J. Tanner, 54, passed away on July 13, 2016. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA 01108 has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit wwww.nefcc.net We invite you to send a message of condolence to the Tanner family at www.nefcc.net

Deborah Tillson Capra

Deborah Tillson Capra

Jul 8, 2016

HATFIELD - Deborah Tillson Capra died Friday, July 8, 2016 at home with her daughter in Ashfield, Massachusetts at the age of 77 from cancer. Debbie, as she was known by all who knew and loved her, was born in Boston on February 15, 1939 to the late Ernest F. and Gwendolyn (Bloomfield) Tillson. She was raised in Wellesley and...

Marion Duffy Dumont

Marion Duffy Dumont

Jul 8, 2016

AGAWAM - Our mother, Marion Evelyn Duffy DuMont, born on January 22, 1924 in Albany, N.Y., passed peacefully on July 8, 2016, surrounded by her family and beloved dog, Abby. The daughter of Elizabeth Wicks Duffy and John Duffy, Mom was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Alonzo DuMont (Al), and her sister, Ruth Logan, and survived by daughters...

Ronald J. Burkett

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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