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Dorothy A. Patrakis
Feb 23, 2016
SOMERS, CT -Â 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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Dale M. Stone
Jan 27, 2016
MONTAGUE - Dale M. Stone, 64, passed away January 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 Stone family at www.nefcc.net
Walter S. Palm
Jan 24, 2016
WILBRAHAM – Walter S. Palm, 96, beloved husband, father and friend passed away on January 24, 2016. Born on September 2, 1919 in Westbrook, CT, to the late Francis and Fannie (Stokes) Palm, he had worked at Crane Co. in Indian Orchard for 42 years. He will be sadly missed by his cherished wife of 71 years, Dorothy (Moon) Palm...
Frank A. Tacy
Jan 23, 2016
WESTFIELD – Frank A. Tacy, 94, died January 23, 2016. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Private services will be held at the Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield is entrusted with arrangements. www.nefcc.net We invite you to send a message of condolence to the Tacy family at...
Linda J. Avery
Jan 21, 2016
LONGMEADOW - Linda J. Avery, 54, passed away on Thursday, January 21st, 2016 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield, MA on October 26th, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Connie (Jarvis) Avery. She was a caregiver her entire life and loved spending her time caring for others. Anyone that had the pleasure to know Linda, knew she...
Susan L. Ribeiro
Jan 19, 2016
CHICOPEE - Susan L. Ribeiro, 64, passed away January 19, 2016. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield has been entrusted with arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net We invite you to send a message of condolence to the Ribeiro family at www.nefcc.net
Bertha Szlachetka
Jan 18, 2016
GRANBY—Bertha Szlachetka, 88, passed away January 18, 2016 at Wingate at South Hadley.  Born in West Springfield on September 12, 1927 to John and Anna (Turek) Borowiec, she grew up on a farm and retired as a supervisor for AT Surgical Supply. She enjoyed needlepoint, gardening, drives through the countryside and cooking for her family. Predeceased by her parents, husband...
Karen A. Sliwa
Jan 18, 2016
SPRINGFIELD - Karen Ann Sliwa, 58, passed away on January 18th, 2016 unexpectedly at home in Springfield, MA. Karen was born on April 29th, 1957 in Springfield, MA. She was the daughter of the late Edward A. and Margaret (Peggy) Dee Sliwa. She was a life-time resident and was educated in Springfield and attended Classical High School. Karen worked in...
Peter J. Ouellette
Jan 17, 2016
HAMPDEN – Peter J. Ouellette, 66, passed away January 17, 2016 at home. Born in Springfield, MA on December 3, 1949 to Herman and Mary Rose (Trombley) Ouellette, he was a US Army veteran and a member of the VFW. He was a self-employed roofer. Predeceased by his parents and brothers Armand and Ronald, he leaves his brothers John Ouellette...
Jennifer A. Gendreau
Jan 14, 2016
HOLYOKE - Jennifer A. Gendreau, 42, passed away January 14, 2016. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net We invite you to send a message of condolence to the Gendreau family at www.nefcc.net
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