Albert Stanisewski, Sr.
Nov 24, 2015
AGAWAM - Albert Stanisewski, Sr. (“Big Al”), 67, passed away unexpectedly at home on November 24, 2015. Born in Westfield, MA on November 12, 1948, to the late John and Beverly (Harris) Stanisewski, he was a Vietnam War veteran, having served in the United States Army. He worked for 37 years as a pressman for The Springfield Republican. In his...
Janet D. Ford
Nov 23, 2015
AGAWAM - Janet D. Ford, 88, passed away on November 23, 2015. A full tribute will appear here shortly. 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 Ford family at www.nefcc.net
Joseph T. Van Scoy, Sr.
Nov 21, 2015
WAUREGAN - Joseph T. Van Scoy, Sr., 56, passed away on November 21, 2015. Services will be held in Wauregan, CT. 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 Van Scoy family at www.nefcc.net
Kenneth T.J. Taitt
Nov 19, 2015
SPRINGFIELD – Kenneth T.J. Taitt, 28, passed away on November 19, 2015. He was born in Springfield, MA on June 25, 1987 to Kenneth SJ Taitt and Sonjia Hassell. Besides his parents, he leaves his siblings Kenya and Mechell of Springfield, Tachiri, Tatiyahna and Tasia of Amherst and Aaliyah of Greenfield; niece Kiah of Springfield; grandparents Keith Rose of Barbados,...
Florence Corley
Nov 15, 2015
CHICOPEE – Florence Corley, 83, passed away on November 15, 2015 at Mercy Medical Center. A lifelong resident, she was born in Chicopee, MA on June 28, 1932 to the late Louis and Aniela (Szlachetka) Zych. Predeceased by her husband John Corley, Jr. and her son Eugene Corley, she leaves her children John Corley and his wife Roxanne of West...
Chester Sulborski, Jr.
Nov 13, 2015
AGAWAM – Chester was a lifelong resident of Agawam and passed away on Friday, November 13, 2015 after a brief illness. He was predeceased by a daughter Cheryl Ann Sulborski-Frasco and survived by his wife of 60 years, Patricia (Williamson) Sulborski, a son Chester Sulborski, III and two daughters Christine Sulborski and Cynthia Baltronis along with three grandchildren, William DeMaio...
Olga Z. Taylor
Nov 12, 2015
AMHERST—Olga Z. Taylor, 93, died 12 November 2015 in Northampton, Massachusetts. Born in Hamtramck, Michigan on 9 January 1922 to the late John (Ivan Vasilovich) and Anna (Demery) Zazuliak, she grew up on the Lower East Side of New York, the city sparking her varied creative passions. With her Ukrainian dance troupe, she danced at the White House before President...
Gerald Jasmin
Nov 9, 2015
WESTFIELD - Gerald Jasmin, 58, passed away on November 9, 2015. A full tribute will appear here shortly. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.netWe invite you to send a message of condolence to the Jasmin family at www.nefcc.net
Ralph S. Thompson
Nov 9, 2015
WEST SPRINGFIELD - Ralph S. Thompson, Jr., 90, passed away on November 9, 2015. Born in Springfield, MA on December 12, 1924 to the late Ralph and Lillian (Sheaffer) Thompson, he was a lifelong resident. Ralph served his country in the United States Army Air Force during WWII. During his service, he piloted a P40 as a sub chaser. He...
Mary Lou Furtek
Oct 17, 2015
PALMER – Mary Lou Furtek, 49, died suddenly on October 17, 2015 at Baystate Medical Center. Born on September 16, 1966 in Holyoke, MA, she was a lifelong area resident. Predeceased by her father Therman Andrews, she leaves her mother Eileen Mackiewicz of NC; son Mathiue Furtek; daughter Marissa Furtek and grandson Cayden Abert all of Chicopee; her siblings Michael...
Henry L. Tatro
Oct 8, 2015
SPRINGFIELD – Henry L. Tatro, 73, died October 8, 2015. Born September 25, 1942 to the late Lewis and Marian Tatro, he was a Ludlow High School graduate and a veteran of the United States Navy. He lived in Florida for 30 years, returning in 2009. Predeceased by an infant son Matthew, he leaves his son Henry Tatro, Jr. (Cindy);...
Michael Keith Atwood
Sep 27, 2015
SPRINGFIELD – Michael Keith Atwood, 59, died September 27, 2015. Born on August 11, 1956 in Biloxi, MS, but lived his entire life in MA. He was a news buff – reading daily papers and watching CNN, and he enjoyed writing. Predeceased by his father Robert, he leaves his siblings John Atwood and his wife Deb of Andover, Elizabeth Atwood...
Ramona G. Allard
Sep 20, 2015
SPRINGFIELD - Ramona “Mona” G. Allard, 72, of Springfield passed away peacefully Sunday, September 20, 2015 at Wingate at East Longmeadow. Mona was born in Springfield on October 20, 1942 to the late Peter Katalina and Elizabeth (Kyle) Beauregard. She was a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Cathedral High School. She was an active member of St. Catherine...
Otto K. Weitkunat, Sr.
Sep 15, 2015
SPRINGFIELD – Otto K. Weitkunat, Sr., 80, passed away suddenly on September 15, 2015 at Mercy Medical Center. Born on February 27, 1935 in Reading, PA to August and Emilie Weitkunat, he was a minister at New Apostolic Church, retiring in 2000. He leaves his loving family, wife Babette and their nine children Otto (Dawn), Timothy (Charlyn), Evette, Diane, Brigette...
Annie Mae Wilson
Sep 14, 2015
SPRINGFIELD – Annie M. Wilson, 79, passed away on September 14, 201 5 at Wingate at Springfield. Born in Estill, SC on February 6, 1936 to Robert and Minnie Haygood, she was a housekeeper for many years at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and attended United House of Prayer in Springfield. Predeceased by her parents, her husband Lee, siblings Johnny...
Richard M. Dunn, Jr.
Sep 14, 2015
AMHERST – Richard M. Dunn, Jr., 61, passed away on September 14, 2015. Born in Springfield to the late Richard and Phyllis Dunn, he enjoyed water skiing, snowmobiling, snow skiing and riding motorcycles before his tragic automobile accident. As a result, he became a very independent man in his wheelchair, living in Amherst and spending time at UMASS. Predeceased by...
Donald R. Welch
Sep 8, 2015
SPRINGFIELD – Donald R. Welch, 92, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He proudly served his country during World War II in the United States Army. Donald worked as a test toll man for New England Telephone Co. He enjoyed gardening, skiing, all sports, airplanes, his monthly luncheons with his New...
Joseph R. Mcnally
Sep 5, 2015
SPRINGFIELD – Joseph R. McNally, 59, passed away on September 5, 2015. Born on September 7, 1955 in Springfield, he grew up in Six Corners in the South End and worked at the O’Connell’s Convenience Shell Gas Plus on Sumner Avenue. He was a veteran of the United States Army who will be remembered as a throwback to the 60’s...
Judith A. Ferraro
Aug 19, 2015
WEST SPRINGFIELD – Judith A. Ferraro, 68, was Called Home on August 19, 2015 after a short battle with cancer. Born in Rhode Island, she was the only child of Stanley and Dorothy (Gautreau) Steele. She proudly served her country in the United States Air Force, stationed at Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, MS. It was there that she met...
Leticia Franco
Aug 16, 2015
GRAFTON - Leticia Franco, 55, a former pre-school teacher, passed away on August 16, 2015. She leaves her children Kenny, Ayline, Evelyn and Melanie and other family members. Private services to honor her life will be held at New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Visit www.nefcc.netWe invite you...
