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Antonia Santiago

Antonia Santiago

Mar 13, 2016

HOLYOKE – Antonia Santiago, who passed away March 13, 2016, also leaves behind her late husband's children who lovingly regarded her as their mother: Danny, Myriam, Maria, Carmen, Johnny and JR, all of Western MA. We will dearly miss you. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield is assisting the family. www.nefcc.net We invite you to...

Carmen Zambrana

Carmen Zambrana

Mar 10, 2016

SPRINGFIELD - Carmen Zambrana, 57, passed away March 10, 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 Zambrana family at www.nefcc.net

Jacquelyn E. Gray

Jacquelyn E. Gray

Mar 8, 2016

SPRINGFIELD - Jacquelyn E. Gray, 72, loving mother and grandmother, passed away on March 8, 2016.  Born in NY on October 21, 1943, she will be missed by her children:  Christopher LaCasse with who she made her home, Patrick and Douglas LaCasse, all of Springfield, Matthew LaCasse of Worcester and Michelle Platanitis (Eric) of Chicopee; her sister Sally Long and...

Helen A. Lagunowich

Helen A. Lagunowich

Mar 4, 2016

SPRINGFIELD – Helen “Chickie” Ann (Chehowsky) Lagunowich, 91, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2016 at Wingate at Springfield. She was a loving wife, devoted mother and gregarious grandma, and she will be fondly remembered by all who knew her. She had a travelers’ spirit, touring Europe, Hawaii, and the continental USA multiple times, bringing back countless pictures, souvenirs, and...

Ena L. Barnett

Ena L. Barnett

Mar 2, 2016

SPRINGFIELD - Drena Sanders Barnett, 68, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior March 2, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Born November 7, 1947 in Charlotte, NC to David and Clyde Sanders, she attended West Charlotte High School in Charlotte. Predeceased by her father David Sanders, she leaves her husband Michael Barnett; mother Clyde Sanders; sister Olivia...

Marilyn P. Witman

Marilyn P. Witman

Feb 29, 2016

EAST LONGMEADOW – Marilyn P. Witman, 86, passed away February 29, 2016. Born on October 14, 1929 in Knoxville, TN to the late Arthur and Lorena (Vaber) Pond, she had worked as a paraprofessional in Springfield Public Schools. She enjoyed working with children at the Bethlehem Baptist Church school. Predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Jack E. Witman on...

Joseph C. Bragdon

Joseph C. Bragdon

Feb 29, 2016

SHELBURNE FALLS - Joseph C. Bragdon, 99, of Shelburne Falls, MA died Monday at home surrounded by his wife, Doris, of 74 years, his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Joe was born in Glenshaw, Pennsylvania, May 21, 1916, the youngest of five children to Howard and Bessie (Gable) Bragdon. Joe’s family moved to California in 1926, crossing the United States in...

James Lipka

James Lipka

Feb 28, 2016

WORCESTER – James Lipka, 68, passed away February 28, 2016 at West Side House in Worcester, MA. Born on January 8, 1948 in Troy, NY, he leaves his brother Walter Lipka of Cohoes, NY. Mr. Lipka was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving in Vietnam. Funeral services will be held on March 7, 2016 at 9:00 AM...

Edmund A. Winter

Edmund A. Winter

Feb 25, 2016

SPRINGFIELD - Edmund A. Winter, 89, passed away February 25, 2016. A full tribute will appear here shortly. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Dorothy A. Patrakis

Dorothy A. Patrakis

Feb 23, 2016

SOMERS, CT - Dorothy Agnes (Catuogno) Patrakis, 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 23, 2016. Born in Springfield, MA November 5th, 1932 to George and Irene Catuogno, and known by friends and family as Dolly, she was a longtime Springfield area resident. Dolly was a 1950 graduate of the former Technical High School. She willingly relinquished a four year...

James H. Quinn, Jr.

James H. Quinn, Jr.

Feb 18, 2016

WEST SPRINGFIELD - James H. Quinn, Jr., 73, of West Springfield passed away February 18, 2016 at home.  Jim was a long time employee of Action Fire Restoration.  He loved following the Patriots, Red Sox, and Celtics and he was an avid golfer. Jim is predeceased by his parents James H. And Alice T. Quinn and leaves his siblings Don...

Maryann H. Williams

Maryann H. Williams

Feb 17, 2016

AGAWAM - Maryann H. Williams, 78, passed away February 17, 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 Williams family at www.nefcc.net

Jean B. Cool

Jean B. Cool

Feb 15, 2016

SPRINGFIELD – Jean B. Cool, 85, passed away February 15, 2016. Born in Springfield on November 15, 1930 to the late Peter and Louise (Locke) Brady, she was a graduate of Springfield Technical High School. For 13 years, she worked at Mass Mutual Package Machinery and Hamilton Standard until finding her calling as the best stay at home mom ever....

Joseph B. Cilino

Joseph B. Cilino

Feb 15, 2016

SPRINGFIELD – Joseph B. Cilino, 90, passed away February 15, 2016. Born in Jersey City, NJ on January 20, 1926 to the late Charles and Rose Cilino, he was a resident of Springfield since 1968. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was a meat cutter for Stop & Shop in NJ...

Mary E. Libbey

Mary E. Libbey

Feb 13, 2016

SPRINGFIELD - Mary E. Libbey, 75, passed away February 13, 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 Libbey family at www.nefcc.net

Milton Jones

Milton Jones

Feb 11, 2016

SPRINGFIELD - Milton Jones, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, Feb 11, 2016 at the age of 62. He leaves his loving wife, Kim D (King) Jones, of 39 years. He is predeceased by his father, Willie Jones and brother, Willie Jones Jr. He leaves his mother, Velma Jones, his sisters Judith Scotland, Teresa Jones and Beverly Moore. He also...

Roger A. Bosworth

Roger A. Bosworth

Feb 5, 2016

PALMER- Roger A. Bosworth, 66, passed away at Wingate at Hampden on February 5, 2016. Born in Holyoke on April 10, 1949 to the late Melvin E. Bosworth and Christine A. (Squires) Bosworth, he grew up in Belchertown. Roger served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. He worked as a truck driver most of his life,...

Gloria A. Acosta

Gloria A. Acosta

Feb 4, 2016

NORTHAMPTON - Gloria Ann Acosta, born April 2, 1958 in Springfield, MA, died peacefully at home February 4, 2016 after a long, brave fight against cervical cancer. Gloria lived for 4 ½ years at Wingate Nursing Home in Springfield, after suffering a stroke that left her paralyzed on the right side and unable to function on her own. Gloria had...

Beverly A. Tetreault

Beverly A. Tetreault

Feb 3, 2016

HOLYOKE - Beverly A. Tetreault, 76, passed away February 3, 2016. Born on July 6, 1939 in Orange, MA, to the late Joseph and Lillian Machnacz. Predeceased by her brother William Machnacz, she leaves her husband of 60 years, Gerald of Holyoke, children: Gerald Tetreault of Chicopee, Robert Tetreault of Holyoke, Darlene Uhl (Lawrence) of Holyoke, Deborah Breault, Denise Crosby...

Agnes C.R. Morris

Agnes C.R. Morris

Jan 31, 2016

SPRINGFIELD - Mrs. Agnes C. R. (Roselyn) Morris, age 80, of Grenada, West Indies has departed this life in East Longmeadow on Sunday, January 31, 2016. A longtime resident of Springfield, she was born July 16, 1935 in Grenada, West Indies. The daughter of the late Kerina Charles, she was the beloved wife for 50+ years to the late Horace...

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