Emmanuel H. Weeks
Mar 7, 2014
SPRINGFIELD — Emmanuel H. Weeks, 58, beloved husband of Betty V. (Baynes) Weeks passed away at home on March 7, 2014. A selfless man, he proudly served his country and his God. He retired from the US Army as a sargeant after 20 years of service. He was a member of Shiloh Seventh-day Adventist Church where he served as a...
Millicent Coombes-Gibson
Mar 6, 2014
SPRINGFIELD- Millicent A. Coombes-Gibson, 81, passed away on March 6, 2014 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Barbados, West Indies on September 3, 1932 to Woodruff and Lillian (Husbands) Coombes, she arrived in the United States in 1978, worked for many years at Providence Hospital and was a member of Heritage Baptist Church. She and her late husband Frank Gibson...
James T. Pierce
Feb 27, 2014
SPRINGFIELD – James T. Pierce, 67, died on February 27, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center. Born on February 28, 1946, James lived in Springfield and was a member of Local #357 as an Iron Worker. He was always very caring by lending a helping hand to other people.Predeceased by his parents Raymond D. and Grace M. (Sullivan) Pierce; two brothers:...
Robert K. Washington
Feb 21, 2014
SPRINGFIELD - Robert K. Washington, 63, passed away on February 21, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Springfield, MA on January 11, 1951 to the late Robert James and Eleanor (Bryant) Washington, he was a graduate of Springfield Technical High School and retired from AT&T after 32 years of service. Later he worked as a crossing guard and fulfilled...
Oswaldo Antonio Albán
Feb 10, 2014
SPRINGFIELD - Oswaldo A. “Ozzie“ Albán entered eternal life on Monday, February 10, 2014. Ozzie was born in Portoviejo, Ecuador and was a long-time resident of Springfield, MA. His spirit is carried on by his two children, eight surviving siblings residing in Massachusetts and New Jersey, and an extended family and friends from every walk of life. Some of Ozzie’s...
Eleanor T. Cassamasse
Jan 20, 2014
LONGMEADOW - Eleanor T. Cassamasse, 81, died January 20, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center. She was a homemaker who loved taking care of her family and spending time with them.Predeceased by her parents Michael and Helen (Getty) Keane, her husband Angelo Cassamasse of Longmeadow, her sister Cathleen Bello and daughter-in-law Christine Cassamasse, she leaves her dear partner Earl Walrath of...
Maria V. Lee
Jan 19, 2014
Maria V. Lee, 81, of Springfield died on January 19, 2014 at Baystate Medical Center. Born at home in Farmington, CT. and a resident of Springfield for 55 years, she loved cooking, shopping and taking care of her family, especially her great granddaughter. A recipient of a liver transplant in 1998, the family would like to thank the donor and...
Evelyn M. Graziano
Jan 17, 2014
SPRINGFIELD and Agawam – Evelyn M. Graziano, 94, passed away peacefully January 17, 2014 at Baystate Medical Center. She was born May 23, 1919 in Chicopee, MA to the late Joseph and Frances Ogorzalek. Evelyn worked for many years as a seamstress at Gemini Corp. in Springfield before her retirement in 1984. She loved line dancing, which she continued to...
Dorothy Taylor
Jan 15, 2014
SPRINGFIELD - Dorothy Taylor, 90, a lifetime resident of Springfield, passed away on January 15, 2014 at Redstone Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, East Longmeadow. She was a graduate of the High School of Commerce, Class of 1941; she worked as a secretary for the Springfield Public Schools, and was a Girl Scout leader for many years. Predeceased by her parents...
Rafael Davila
Jan 5, 2014
SPRINGFIELD – Rafael Davila, 56, passed away on January 5, 2014 at Heritage Hall West, Agawam, MA. He was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico and then moved to Worcester, MA before relocating to Springfield, MA. Rafael was pre-deceased by his father Lorenzo Davila, brother Roberto Davila both of Puerto Rico and sister Ana Davila of Worcester, MA. He leaves...
Andrew Pigeon
Dec 31, 2013
AGAWAM – Andrew Pigeon, 76, passed away at home onDecember 31, 2013. Born in New Bedford, MA.to the late Enoch and Jennie(Karcmarcyk) Pigeon, he graduated from New Bedford Vocational High School andbriefly served in the United States Army. He was a member of the Train CollectorsAssociation since 1960. Andrew is survived by his wife Irene Stover ComeePigeon, children Carolyn Williams...
John Bielanski
Dec 30, 2013
SPRINGFIELD – John M. Bielanski, 49, died on December 30, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center after a brief illness. A longtime resident of Springfield, he worked in the automotive industry for Chris Auto Sales. Predeceased by his parents, Chester and Wanda (Bedak) Bielanski, he leaves his brother Joseph J. Bielanski of Springfield. John will be laid to rest on Thursday...
Dolores M. Stamps
Dec 30, 2013
SPRINGFIELD – Dolores M. Stamps, 73, a longtime receptionist for the Springfield School Department, died December 30, 2013. She also worked at the North End Community Center for 20 years helping the youth in the North End. She was born January 1, 1940 in Boston, MA to Joseph and Yolanda (Iconelli) Amico. She leaves her children Cheri Stamps, Theodore Stamps...
Paul R. Pobieglo
Dec 24, 2013
PALMER - Paul Pobielgo passed away on December 24, 2013. He loved listening to music, enjoyed gardening and was very concerned with environmental issues. He was pre-deceased by his parents Frank and Elizabeth (Witkos) Pobieglo and a brother Gary Pobieglo. He leaves his brother Danny Pobieglo and a sister Diane Taggart and her husband Paul all of Palmer, along with...
Frank Hatchett Iii
Dec 23, 2013
SPRINGFIELD - Frank Hatchett III, affectionately known throughout the world as “Papa Frank”, of Chicopee, MA was born on December 7, 1935 in Danville, VA. He was the son of late parents, Frank Hatchett and Mary (Brandon) Hatchett. He transitioned from this life on Monday, December 23, 2013. Frank was raised by his beloved grandparents, James Brandon and Mamie (Kirby)...
Leonard O. Elie
Dec 20, 2013
Leonard O. Elie, 86, of Agawam, passed away on December 20, 2013. A WWII US Navy Veteran, he received the Victory, American Theatre, and Asiatic Pacific Theatre Medals. He enjoyed woodworking and beekeeping. Pre-deceased by his parents Omer and Eda (LaChapelle) Elie, wife Barbara M. (Tanguay) Elie and daughter Jacqueline Kinnear, he leaves his son Leonard Elie and wife Frances...
Coley Brown Iii
Dec 20, 2013
SPRINGFIELD – Coley Brown III, 50, a lifetime resident of Springfield, MA passed into eternal rest on December 20, 2013. A graduate of the High School of Commerce and New England Tractor Trailer Training School, he was the owner of Tammy B. Express Trucking Company. Predeceased by his father, Coley Brown Jr, his brother Mark Anthony Brown and a granddaughter...
E. Lorraine Winiarski
Dec 20, 2013
SUFFIELD – E. Lorraine Winiarski, 90 of Suffield CT passed away on December 20, 2013. A longtime resident of Springfield, she spent many years in West Palm Beach, FL with her cousin Suzette. She was a very popular lady at the Bingo Magic Hall, West Palm Beach where she celebrated her eighty-fifth birthday with three hundred fellow bingo players. She...
Robert T. H. Airne
Dec 19, 2013
LONGMEADOW - Robert T. H. Airne, passed away December 19, 2013 at his home. He is survived by his wife Wendy; children Anthony and Michelle and husband Wasin; grandchildren Vivian and Reid; sister Faye, his brothers Noel and James all from Australia. He was predeceased by his brother Des and sister Barbara . The family has entrusted New England Funeral...
Yolanda Ortiz
Dec 17, 2013
SPRINGFIELD – Yolanda Ortiz, 52, of Springfield passed away on December 17, 2013 at UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA. Born in Puerto Rico on July 3, 1961, she was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family and friends. She leaves her father Santo Vazquez of Puerto Rico, mother Esther Diaz of Ohio, husband Edwin Ortiz of Springfield,...
