Katherine A. Luchetti
Oct 11, 2013
MILFORD, CT-Katherine A. Luchetti, 91, of Milford, CT died October 11, 2013 in Springfield, MA. Born on December 23, 1921, Katherine’s greatest achievement was her family and catching the eye of a certain young man who would be her husband and one and only true love of her life, Garbiel Luchetti…50 years apart. Together again. Predeceased by her mother and...
Richard A. Charwick
Oct 10, 2013
PALMER-Richard A. Charwick, 56, died October 10, 2013 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, MA. Born on March 1, 1957 in Palmer, MA to the late Frank W. and Mary (Golas) Charwick, he was a lifelong area resident and retired carpenter. Mr. Charwick leaves his brothers, Frank W. Charwick (Marilyn) of Wilbraham, MA and Bruce J. Charwick (Deborah) of...
Michael E. Young
Oct 9, 2013
HAVERHILL-Michael E. Young, 41, died October 9, 2013 at Merrimack Valley Hospital in Haverhill, MA. A full tribute will be published here at a later date. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill St., Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Mirta M. Rivera
Oct 8, 2013
SPRINGFIELD-Mirta M. Rivera, 64, died October 8, 2013 in East Longmeadow, MA. Born on July 5, 1949 in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico to Julio and Susana Diaz Medina, she had worked for 45 years at Hasbro. Ms. Rivera had a great passion for reading, vacationing in Maine and was an avid Red Sox fan. Predeceased by her father, she leaves her...
Hakeem M. Powell
Oct 5, 2013
SPRINGFIELD-Hakeem M. Powell, 33, passed into eternal rest on October 5, 2013. Born on June 15, 1980 in Springfield, MA, he was a graduate of The High School of Science and Technology. He enjoyed martial arts, playing basketball and music. Predeceased by his mother, Katherine Petersen and an aunt, Linda Powell, he leaves his father, Edward Powell of North Adams,...
Ruth B. Van Kleeck
Oct 5, 2013
SPRINGFIELD-Ruth B. Van Kleeck, 87, of Springfield, MA and Marshfield, MA, died October 5, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Born on June 19, 1926 in Watertown, MA, she was a model in Florida and Arizona. Ms. Van Kleeck acted as a substitute teacher in the Chicopee School System and was a reading tutor at Holyoke Community College....
Florence M. Colletti
Oct 1, 2013
SPRINGFIELD-Florence M. Colletti, 89, died October 1, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. She was born on July 20, 1924 in Springfield, MA to the late Dominick and Cora (DeFalco) Garreffi. She served in the U.S. Army during WW II. Ms. A lifelong area resident, she was a member of St. Michael’s Church in East Longmeadow. Predeceased by...
Joanne Harte Murphy
Sep 29, 2013
SPRINGFIELD-Joanne Harte Murphy died peacefully at home on Sunday, September 29, 2013. Joanne who was born on April 16, 1942 in Springfield, MA was predeceased by her parents Robert and Rita Harte and her sister Gerry and brother Bobby. Joanne leaves behind her beloved husband, John and her loving sons, Michael and his wife Joyce of San Diego, CA and...
James Gray
Sep 26, 2013
HOLYOKE-James Gray, 88, died peacefully on September 26, 2013 at the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke, MA. Born on March 11, 1925 in Dewdrop, KY to the late James Gray and Bertha Carter, he spent his childhood in Kentucky and graduated from Dupont Manuel High School in Louisville, KY in 1943. He immediately joined the Navy and spent WW II based...
Ramona L. Chambers
Sep 26, 2013
SOUTH DEERFIELD-Ramona (Mona) L. Chambers of South Deerfield died Thursday, September 26, 2013 surrounded by the love of her family at Bay State Medical Center in Springfield, MA. She was born on January 19, 1929 at home in Aliquippa, Pa., the daughter of the late William Edgar Leeper and Mary Leeper. She was a graduate of Aliquippa High School, and...
Gerald Barou
Sep 26, 2013
Gerald Barou died September 26, 2013 at Heritage Hall East in Agawam, MA. A complete tribute will be published at a later date. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill St., Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net
Shirley M. Paquette
Sep 20, 2013
AGAWAM-Shirley M. Paquette, 84, died September 20, 2013 at her home in Agawam, MA with her loving and devoted family by her side. Born on April 28, 1929 in Georgia, VT to the late Ralph and Velma (Lafayette) Bovat, she had worked for 22 years for Diamond International, retiring in 1992. Shirley had a deep love for her family, all...
Laverne L. Russell
Sep 19, 2013
HOLYOKE, Ma. – Ruth Laverne Liddle Russell, 101, formerly of Port Crane, N.Y., passed away on Sept. 19, 2013 at Loomis House Nursing Center in Holyoke, MA. She was born near Holden, Mo. December 31, 1911, the daughter of the late Maude Beck and William Shephard Liddle. She was pre-deceased by her husband of 68 years Leon Charles Russell, and...
Jane Ann Brown
Sep 17, 2013
WILBRAHAM, MA-Jane Ann (Norris) Brown, 81, a former resident of Youngstown, Ohio, and the Frost Valley YMCA in Claryville, N.Y., died on September 17, 2013. She resided at Orchard Valley, Wilbraham, MA at the time of her death. Jane was born on November 8, 1931, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Norman and Harriet (Guy) Norris. She was raised with her younger...
Antoinette C. Aylward
Sep 14, 2013
SPRINGFIELD--Ms. Antoinette C. Aylward passed away on September 14, 2013. New Englsnd Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Elizabeth A. Braica
Sep 11, 2013
WEST SPRINGFIELD-Elizabeth A. Braica, 84, died September 11, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Born on February 18, 1929 in Montreal, Canada, she had worked as a waitress at Jaycox and Lido’s restaurants for many years. Ms. Braica will be remembered for her dedication to her job. She received the Mayor’s award for public service. She was an...
Richard Paul Parent
Sep 8, 2013
SPRINGFIELD-Richard P. Parent, 53, died September 8, 2013 at home. A lifelong resident, he was born on on January 2, 1960 to the late Chanel and Eleanor (Jalbert) Parent. He was a veteran of the US Army, where he was a recipient of the super jock award. His interests included NASCAR, motorcycles, mountain climbing and kickboxing. Predeceased by his parents...
Mary E. Hale
Sep 8, 2013
SPRINGFIELD-Mary E. Hale,63, passed away on September 8, 2013 surrounded by her family. Born on September 9, 1949 in Anchorage, AK to Walter and Ann (Gregory) Whitley, she had worked for many years at Milton Bradley. Ms. Hale enjoyed planting and gardening, shooting pool, playing keno and going to the casinos. Predeceased by her parents, son, Timothy S. Curtiss, brothers:...
Michael J. Aiello
Sep 2, 2013
SOUTHAMPTON-Michael J. Aiello, 59, of Southampton, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 2, 2013. Born December 3, 1953 in Jersey City, NJ he was a son of the late John and Claire Aiello. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Diane C. Aiello. He will be sadly missed by his cherished and beloved children, Monica L. Jaczyk...
Erasmus J. Parra
Aug 18, 2013
HAWLEY-Erasmus J. Parra, 83, died August 18, 2013 in Hawley, MA. The family has entrusted New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill St., Springfield, MA 01108. Visit www.nefcc.net
