Dorothy "Dotty" "Peanut" Saez
Aug 16, 2012
SPRINGFIELD-Our mother Dorothy Saez was the best woman in the world. As she rests in peace her spirit is in all of our hearts to keep us warm with her words. She has 13 children, 9 still living, grandchildren, great grandchildren and many other family members and friends. You will be truly missed. Your loving family. New England Funeral &...
Samuel E. Neal
Aug 13, 2012
SPRINGFIELD-Samuel Earl Neal, also affectionately known as “Doc”, departed this life on August 13, 2012 at Wingate Healthcare of Springfield, MA. Earl was born in Louisburg, NC on March 19, 1933 to the late Fitzhugh and Beulah (nee Pearce) Neal. He attended the local schools in Louisburg, NC. Post high school, Earl joined the United States Air Force and proudly...
Yncs Harold C. Etterman, Ret.
Aug 11, 2012
Springfield--YNCS Harold C. Etterman, Ret. passed away on August 11, 2012 in Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, MA. at the age of 86. He served his country in the US NAVY for thirty years with active duty during WWII on the USS Midway and in Korea and Vietnam.Later he worked at Avery-Dennison in Springfield.He leaves his wife, M.Theresa Etterman, son,...
Jonathan Pell
Aug 5, 2012
SPRINGFIELD-Jonathan Pell passed away August 5, 2012. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net
Leon Stasinos
Aug 3, 2012
SOUTH HADLEY-Leon Stasinos, 86, died August 3, 2012 in Holyoke, MA. Born in Holyoke on September 24, 1925 to the late George and Laura Stasinos, he attended Holyoke High School before proudly serving his country in the US Navy during WWII. Upon discharge from the Navy following the war, he attended Monson Academy and then worked for Moore Drop Forge...
Richard Downs
Jul 20, 2012
CHICOPEE-Richard “Dickie” Downs, 74, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. Dickie was born in Fitchburg, MA on July 18, 1938 to Dot Caswell and Charles P. Downs. He graduated in 1956 from Springfield Trade School, where he focused on Auto Mechanical Arts. He continued on to receive a Fireman 2nd class license from...
Stephen W. Greenman
Jul 18, 2012
ASHFIELD-Stephen W. Greenman, 61, died July 18, 2012 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Born in Orange, MA on March 6, 1951 to the late Ernest and Florence (Nelson) Greenman, he had worked as a machinist and served in Ashfield on the Fire Department and as a DARE police officer. A very caring man who helped the elderly and...
Shirley Ann Sibley Lynch
Jul 16, 2012
Chicopee--Shirley Ann Sibley Lynch, 68, of Chicopee, MA died suddenly on July 16, 2012 in Holyoke Medical Center. Born in Ludlow, MA on November 19, 1943 to Harry and Katherine (Jaciow) Sibley, she worked as a cab driver for City Cab for several years. She was a communicant of the Basilica of St. Stanislaus in Chiopee. She wss a very...
Carmen A. Santiago Febus
Jul 15, 2012
Springfield--Carmen A. Santiago Febus, 69, died at home in Springfield, MA on July 15, 2012. Born in Coamo, Puerto Rico to Carlos Santiago and Carmen Febus, she will be remembered as a kind, caring, helpful and friendly woman who was the best mother in the world. She visited her daughter in Springfield, MA for several months each year until she...
Robert D. Schnabel
Jul 12, 2012
GREAT BARRINGTON-Robert D. Schnabel, 60, died July 12, 2012 in Springfield, MA. Born in Bethel, CT to the late William and Carolyn (Allen) Schnabel, he majored in Psychology and Child Development at Western Connecticut University and had a career in child development at New Milford CT Community Center Services. He leaves his life partner, Margaret Jones, family, Jean Courtney, his...
Benjamin H. Bassett Jr.
Jul 3, 2012
HATFIELD-Benjamin H. Bassett, Jr., 64, of Hatfield, MA, formerly of Harwich and Norwell, MA died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 in Hatfield, MA. He was the beloved father of Travis S.B. Bassett of Amherst, MA and brother of Debra A. Bassett of Harwich, MA. He is also survived by an Aunt, Loretta Adams of Hanover, MA, her family and...
Louis J. Cuzzone
Jun 29, 2012
SPRINGFIELD-Louis J. Cuzzone died June 29, 2012. Born in Springfield, MA he was a WW II Veteran who served in the 176th Field Artillery Battalion. He retired from Valentine Lumber Company in 1991. Predeceased by his wife, Sophie who died on January 6, 2012, he leaves his son, Louis J. Cuzzone, Jr. MD and his wife, Holly of Norwalk, CT;...
Libby Barnshaw
Jun 21, 2012
SPRINGFIELD-Libby Barnshaw of Springfield, MA, daughter of Alice and Charles Wright of Merchantville, NJ, was born May 13, 1937 and died from dementia on June 21, 2012. She is survived by her husband, H. Douglas Barnshaw, MD; children: Robert C. Barnshaw of Westford, MA and Susan Paluzzi and her husband, Mark of New Haven, Ct; four grandchildren and her brother,...
Johanne C. Murphy
Jun 21, 2012
SPRINGFIELD-Johanne C. Murphy, 84, died June 21, 2012 at home in Springfield, MA. Born in West Springfield, MA on October 21, 1927 to the late Clifford H. and Dorothy (Dominee) Dibble, she had worked at Mercy Medical Center in the Housekeeping Department, retiring in 1996 after fourteen years of service. Johanne loved going to the casino and playing cards, especially...
Sare Heatley
Jun 21, 2012
SPRINGFIELD-Sare Heatley, 77, died on June 21, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Queens, NY on November 7, 1934 to the late Silas and Ellen (Cotton) Heatley, he served his country in the US Air Force during the Viet Nam War. He worked in Food Service at American International College and for a period of time was a cook...
Donald H. Howe
Jun 20, 2012
CHICOPEE-Donald H. "Ding" Howe, 83, died June 20, 2012 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chicopee, MA on August 25, 1928 to the late Myron and Florence (LaRose) Howe he graduated from Chicopee Trade School Class of 1945. Mr. Howe proudly served his country during WW II in the United States Navy. He retired as a safety...
Mary A. Anderson
Jun 17, 2012
East Longmeadow-Mary A. Anderson, 75, died June 17, 2012 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Born on November 30, 1936 in Cordell, OK to the late Doyle and Virgie (Hendrix) Franklin, she worked as a school bus driver for many years. The former secretary of Lioness of Hampden, she enjoyed bowling, knitting and crocheting. She leaves her husband, Bruce...
William R. Santinello
Jun 16, 2012
CHICOPEE – William R. "Billy" Santinello passed away Saturday June 16, 2012. He is survived by his loving daughter Maria, son, Michael and granddaughter, Skyler. After his long illness he was surrounded by family. In respect of Billy's wishes there will be no calling hours. A Mass will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can...
Clarence E. Ayers
Jun 15, 2012
SPRINGFIELD-Clarence E. Ayers, 62, died June 2012. Born in Florida on January 17, 1950 to the late Addis and Willie Mae (Anthony) Ayers, he had worked for Columbia Bicycle in Westfield, MA. Mr. Ayers was a very sociable person who loved music and spending time with his family. Locally he leaves his daughter, Andrea T. Ayers, a son, brothers, sisters...
Julie C. Avenia
Jun 12, 2012
MONTGOMERY-Julie C. Avenia, 75, died June 12, 2012. Born on July 4, 1936 in Port Chester, NY to the late John and Antoinette (Galasso) Caporale, she graduated from Greenwich High School and worked as a legal assistant in a Greenwich law firm. She and her husband, Joseph, lived in Greenwich for several years later moving to Stamford where they raised...
