Tomas Prado, Jr.
May 30, 2013
SPRINGFIELD-Tomas Prado, Jr., 89, died May 30, 2013. One of 15 children, he was born on March 28, 1924 in Puerto Rico to the late Tomas and Higinia (Pacheco) Prado and had worked as a cook in the Springfield area for many years. Mr. Prado leaves his wife, Veronica Martinez of Brooklyn, NY, son, Ricardo Prado, daughter, Sonia Kjergaard all...
Janet F. Barney
May 29, 2013
EAST LONGMEADOW- Janet F. Barney, 92, died May 29, 2013 in the comfort of her family. Born in West Springfield, MA on August 29, 1920 to the late George A. and Eva (Lessard) Bresett, she worked at Forbes and Wallace and Lane Bryant locally. She was an avid Red Sox fan who enjoyed a good mystery novel and the mastery...
Daniel Rodriguez
May 28, 2013
CHICOPEE-Daniel Rodriguez, 35, died on May 28, 2013. Born on July 2, 1977 in Holyoke, MA to Jose Rafael Rodriguez and Norma Negron, he was a lifelong area resident and chef at local restaurants. Predeceased by an aunt, Isabel Negron, he leaves his mother, Norma Negron and his step-father Reinaldo Torres, Sr. of Springfield, MA, his brothers Jose Rodriguez and...
Joyce C. Braica
May 25, 2013
ENFIELD,CT--Joyce C. Braica, 79, passed away on May 25, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center. Born on November 8, 1933 in Springfield, MA to Jeremiah and Rita (Miller) Braica, she was employed as a waitress at the Gas Light Room for many years. She was an avid reader. She leaves her sons, Michael Braica of Springfield, MA and Gregory Braica and...
Cynthia J. Craig
May 23, 2013
GREENFIELD-Cynthia J. Craig, 48, died May 23, 2013 at her residence. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill St., Springfield, MA 01108 has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Anna Daudelin
May 21, 2013
AGAWAM-Anna Daudelin, 52, loving wife, sister and aunt passed away peacefully at home on May 21, 2013.Born on July 29, 1960 to Joseph and Joyce (Toby) Petrovsky, she was a baker at the Stop & Shop in Feeding Hills, MA. She will be remembered as a helpful person to those in need. She wss quite a talented baker and cake...
Lorraine Lecuyer
May 13, 2013
Lorraine F. Lecuyer 1935 - 2013 SPRINGFIELD - Lorraine F. Lecuyer, 77, "The Coupon Queen" died May 13, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center. Born on May 15, 1935 in Springfield, MA to Warren and Margaret Tucker, she was a majorette in high school. An avid Red Sox fan, enjoyed daily walks, always looked forward to her daily card games with...
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...
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....
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...
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...
