Malinda M. Smutek
May 11, 2013
Dr. Malinda M. Smutek, 66, of Chicago, formerly of Springfield, MA. Beloved daughter of the late Walter and Wanda, nee Gardzienski. Dr. Smutek earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from American International College and her Master of Arts and Doctorate in Education degrees from the University of Massachusetts. She taught in Springfield and Holyoke Public School Systems and served as...
Wesley C. Um
May 10, 2013
CHICOPEE-Wesley C. Drum, 73, died May 10, 2013. Born to the late Raymond and Christine (Merrick) Drum, Wesley was known as Chicopee’s bicycle man. He enjoyed fishing, bowling and gardening. He leaves his soul mate, Katherine Adomaitis; Andrea Mason (David), whom he embraced as a daughter; grandson, Ian; brother, Robert Drum (Kathleen) and nieces and nephews. The funeral is on...
Anthony Giordano
May 10, 2013
SPRINGFIELD - Anthony Giordano, 26, entered eternal peace on May 10th at his home. Anthony was truly one of a kind. He had a great sense of humor and a tender heart. He was a graduate of Springfield High School and a roofer by trade. He also loved sports, especially his Boston Red Sox. His loss is felt by many....
John Ostrowski
Apr 29, 2013
BELCHERTOWN-John Ostrowski, 83, died April 29, 2013. He was a WW II and Korea veteran. He leaves a daughter Cheryl Ann Maloni (Casey) of Henderson, NV; nieces, Cindy and Lori; nephew, Jerry and longtime friend Dottie. The funeral will be on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 1:30 PM from New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill St., Springfield,...
Sherry E. Gelbwasser
Apr 26, 2013
AGAWAM-Dr. Sherry E. Gelbwasser, 45, of Feeding Hills, MA, died Friday, April 26, after an illness. Born in Holden and raised in Rutland, MA, she was a 1986 graduate of Wachusett Regional High School and went on to earn a B.S. in early childhood education (magna cum laude) at North Adams State College, an MLS at SUNY Albany, and an...
Rayma J. Morrissette
Apr 21, 2013
CHICOPEE-Rayma Jean Morrissette, 67, died April 21, 2013 of kidney disease at Willamansett West Nursing Home in Chicopee, MA. She is predeceased by her parents, Eugene and Blanche Cote of East Longmeadow and a great granddaughter, Jaliyah Janae Silva. She is survived by her spouse of over 36 years, Ronald L. Morrissette, Sr. and four children: Earl McClain, Jr., Eugene...
Claire Ann Gregoire
Apr 16, 2013
SPRINGFIELD-Claire A. Gregoire, 90, died April 16, 2013. Born in Fort Kent, ME on March 18, 1923, she had retired from the State of Connecticut. Predeceased by her parents, husband, Leo Gregorie and two sons, she leaves her children, Patricia Morin (Michael) of Springfield, MA and David Gregoire (Margaret) of Oxford, CT, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She will...
J.C. Kelly
Apr 16, 2013
SPRINGFIELD-J.C. Kelly, 83, died April 16, 2013 in Springfield, MA. Born on March 8, 1930 in Bassfield, MS, he had worked for many years at Savage Arms. Mr. Kelly proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. A member of Alden Baptist Church he previously served as an usher there. J.C. enjoyed fishing, hunting, baseball, playing...
Norman G. Goulet
Apr 14, 2013
CHICOPEE-Norman G. Goulet, 55, died April 14, 2013. Born on May 10, 1957 in Holyoke, MA to the late Joseph E. and Lillian R. (Talbot) Goulet, he worked for Carlin Combustion in East Longmeadow, MA. Norman was a simple man, he loved Southern Classical Rock and spending time with his family. His children will fondly remember him as a dedicated...
Robert Young
Apr 13, 2013
WEST SPRINGFIELD-Robert Young died April 13, 2013. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill St., Springfield, MA 01108 has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Frances M. Healy
Apr 12, 2013
SPRINGFIELD-Frances M. Healy died peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2013 in a local nursing home. Born October 11, 1925 in Springfield to parents James J. and Isabella Healy, she lived in Springfield all her life. Frances graduated from Commerce High School. She worked in the Springfield school system as a teachers' aide, as a nurses' aide at the former Belchertown...
Korleen L. Lance
Apr 9, 2013
GLENVILLE, NY-Korleen L. Lance died April 9, 2013 in Springfield, MA. A complete tribute will be published here at a later date. The family has entrusted New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill St., Springfield, MA with the arrangements. For full details visit www.nefcc.net
Bridget Jo Davis
Apr 7, 2013
AMHERST-Bridget Jo Davis, 56, of Amherst, MA died peacefully on the evening of April 7, 2013 after a very short battle with cancer. Born on January 13, 1957 in San Francisco, CA, she was the daughter of Mirian J. Davis [nee Kraft] and the late Dr. Asa J. Davis. She spent the majority of her young childhood in Nigeria, before...
Skylar Azzarito "Darlene Mercadante"
Apr 2, 2013
FEEDING HILLS-Skylar Azzarito, 51, previously known as Darlene Mercadante, passed unexpectedly on April 2, 2013. Born on September 24, 1961 in Holyoke, MA, she had worked as a cosmetologist and in the health field. She will be remembered as a glamorous woman who appreciated beauty in everything which was reflected in her home. She was an exceptional mother devoted to...
Robert R. Pederzani
Mar 29, 2013
WARREN-Robert R. Pederzani, 56, died March 29, 2013 in Springfield, MA. Born on November 17, 1956 in Springfield, MA to the late Basil and Dorothy (Davio) Pederzani, he had worked for many years at Hulmes Transportation in Belchertown, MA. Robert was a diehard Patriots fan and enjoyed playing pool in the Palmer area. Predeceased by his parents, he leaves his...
James Robert Lane
Mar 28, 2013
SPRINGFIELD-James Robert Lane, 64, died March 28, 2013 in Springfield, MA. Born on September 4, 1948 in Maxton, NC, to Robert and Kattie (McRae) Lane, he worked for many years at Milton Bradley now Hasbro in East Longmeadow, MA. Mr. Lane was a loving and caring father who raised four children. He loved music, especially the blues, and children, earning...
Robert H. Goldrick, Sr.
Mar 23, 2013
SPRINGFIELD-Robert H. Goldrick, Sr., 84, died March 23, 2013 at his home. Born on September 16, 1928 in Springfield, Robert was a veteran of the US Army and served as a police officer in the City of Springfield for many years before retiring from the Commonwealth as a plumber. He also enjoyed performing as a clown with his chimpanzee. Predeceased...
Elizabeth Mary Snow
Mar 22, 2013
SOUTH HADLEY-Elizabeth Mary Snow (Betsy) of South Hadley, MA died March 22, 2013 at Wingate at South Hadley. Born June 19, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Florence (Colby) (Snow) Rose and the late William C. Rose of South Hadley, MA. Her father, Edward J. Snow, passed away in 1955. She leaves a brother, Edward W. Snow of...
Jesus Chuey Gonzales
Mar 19, 2013
THREE RIVERS-Jesus Chuey Gonzales, 60, died March 19, 2013. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA 01108 has been entrusted with the arrangements. For full details visit www.nefcc.net
