Rene Badillo
May 27, 2012
SPRINGFIELD-His Mom, brothers, sisters, wife and his children, Noary, Daniel and Damian are in deep sorrow but confident he is at peace, donning his Angel wings because in life he was humble of spirit and pure of heart. We Love you Rene. R.I.PFuneral services will be held on Saturday, June 2,2012 gathering at New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC,...
Steven M. Warga
May 26, 2012
Steven Warga of Enfield, age 54, son of the late Robert Joseph Warga and Jean Ellen Walker, fought a long battle that ended on May 26th 2012. He is the very proud father of three, Joey, Stephanie, and Gina, who love him deeply and will miss him greatly. "He is the best father anyone could ask for, he is my...
Gordon L. Maynard
May 25, 2012
LUDLOW-Gordon L. “Bud” Maynard, 89, died May 25, 2012 at the Soldier’s Home in Holyoke, MA. Born in the Brightwood section of Springfield, MA on October 7, 1922 to the late Claude and Shirley (Goodrich) Maynard, he was a longtime resident of Ludlow and he and his wife were Daytona, FL residents for 14 years. He had been employed as...
Catherine "Cathy" Duval
May 25, 2012
Springfield—Catherine “Cathy” Duval, 59, died at home on May 25, 2012 after a long illness. Born in Canada to Cedrick and Bonita (Christie) Furlotte, she had been employed by the City of Springfield as a paraprofessional at the High School of Commerce. Predeceased by her parents and mother-in-law, Gloria Duval she leaves her loving husband Robert “Bob” Duval, Jr. and...
Merton G. Seibert
May 24, 2012
Southwick-Merton G. Seibert was born in Cheshire,CT on February 16, 1929 and passed away May 24, 2012 surrounded by his family. Mert served in the Army as a Teletype Operator in Germany in 1949. Mert operated his own construction business until 1979; he then worked for the Town of Southwick as Superintendent of Highway, Water and Transfer Station Depts. and...
Margaret Baldwin
May 22, 2012
SPRINGFIELD-Margaret Baldwin, 85, passed away May 22, 2012. Born in Raleigh, NC to the late Rufus and Myrtle Campbell, she will be fondly remembered as a Foster Mother for over 40 years. She leaves daughters: Elizabeth Pace, Gloria Clark, Carolyn Feagon and Chante, Roberta, Kawanda and Tanshia Baldwin; sisters: Elizabeth Jones and Sadie Campbell; 26 grandchildren: Nathaniel, Joann, Margaret, Rhonda,...
Carlos Carlo Vega
May 20, 2012
SPRINGFIELD-Carlos Carlo Vega, 65, passed away on May 20, 2012 at his home in Springfield, Massachusetts. Born on June 4, 1946 in Puerto Rico to the late Geraldo Carlo and Ida Nelly Vega, he had worked at National Metal for many years. He leaves his sister, Hilda Carlo and her husband, Raymond Boodram of Astoria, New York, brothers, Luis and...
Mark R. Mulcahy
May 14, 2012
WESTFIELD-Mark R. Mulcahy, 70, passed away at home on Monday, May 14, 2012 after a courageous four year battle with COPD. Born on Mother’s Day, May 8, 1942 in Westfield, MA to the late Raymond and Leona (Chrzanowski) Mulcahy, he was a graduate of Westfield High School Class of 1960. Mark had worked for over 40 years as a quality...
Roberta K. Beck
May 4, 2012
EAST LONGMEADOW--Roberta K. Beck, of East Longmeadow, MA, passed away peacefully at East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Center on May 4, 2012 at the age of 100. She was the wife of the late William E. Masterson and later the wife of the late Hilding V. Beck. Her children are Bill Masterson of Centerville, MA, and Marilyn Webb of Longmeadow, MA....
George T. Rainville
Apr 29, 2012
WEST SPRINGFIELD-George T. Rainville, 78, died April 29, 2012 at Holyoke Health Care Center in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Born on October 3, 1933 in Springfield, Massachusetts to the late Edward and Noella (DeLeronde) Rainville, he enjoyed sports, golf and animals, especially his cat. Predeceased by his parents and a sister, Claire Rainville, he leaves his brother, Robert Rainville and his wife,...
Michael J. Hollis
Apr 29, 2012
SPRINGFIELD-Michael J. Hollis, 59, died April 29, 2012. Born in Springfield, MA to the late Henry A. and Clara (Laroe) Hollis, he had worked for the City of Springfield as a Sanitation Worker and enjoyed bowling, horseshoes, cards and the Red Sox. Predeceased by his parents and nephew, Daniel W. Hollis Jr., he leaves his siblings: Charles Hollis Sr. (Carla),...
Alice I. Serra
Apr 17, 2012
SPRINGFIELD-Alice I. Serra, 76, passed away April 17, 2012. Born in Springfield, MA on March 17, 1936 to the late Akim and Alice (Timacusk) Mironowich, she had worked in the office at Springfield Plumbing Supply. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting. Predeceased by her parents and sisters, Ann Lynch and Lillian Sydlo, she leaves her husband, John J. Serra; children: Edward...
Robert C. Messier
Apr 11, 2012
SPRINGFIELD-Robert C. Messier, 77, died on April 11, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center. Born on January 30, 1935 in Springfield, MA to the late Leo and Gertrude (Mathias) Messier, he graduated from the former Springfield Trade School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army in Korea. He was employed by Sears, Roebuck for 40 years as a...
Constance P. Cobb
Apr 9, 2012
HOLYOKE-Constance P. Cobb, also known as “Charli,” left this world that we live in to rise into a world we can only dream of on April 9, 2012. A life-long resident of Holyoke, she enjoyed Bingo with her daughter Rhonda and friends Audrey and Wilma, game night with Lori, Steven, and Kenny, and getting great bargains going to tag sales...
Daniel M. Keating Jr.
Apr 6, 2012
SPRINGFIELD-Daniel M. Keating Jr., 65, died April 6, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center. Born on May 11, 1946 in Oak Park, IL to the late Daniel and Arline (Moon) Keating he had worked for many years as a mechanical engineer for McKinstry Metals. He enjoyed classic movies, fishing the Otis Reservior and bowling and was President of the Family and...
Elmer Chilson, Jr.
Apr 3, 2012
Springfield - Elmer "Rusty" Chilson, Jr. died on April 3, 2012 at Chapin Center in Springfield, MA. Born in Hartford, CT on May 18, 1929 to the late Elmer H.Chilson and Beatrice (Maston) Chilson, he worked as a delivery driver for Crown Furniture and enjoyed racecars and Riverside Speedway. Pre-deceased by his siblings, Alan Chilson, Lois Haranoc and Doris Chilson,...
Valeria Marie Kirby
Apr 3, 2012
SPRINGFIELD-Valeria Marie Kirby, 62, died April 3, 2012. Born in Troy, NY to the late Joseph and Mary Ellen (Rooney) Kirby, she was a graduate of the High School of Commerce Class of 1966 and enjoyed playing cribbage in her spare time. Predeceased by her son, Colin, and a sister, she leaves her daughters: Patricia Thompson (Michael O’Neil) and Gwendolyn...
Mary Lachowetz
Mar 30, 2012
CHICOPEE-Mary Lachowetz died on March 30, 2012 at Williamansett Center West. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net
David A. Losaw, Jr.
Mar 28, 2012
WESTFIELD-David A. Losaw, died on March 28, 2012. He leaves his children: Steven Losaw, Cindy Champagne and Sheila Roy (Raymond) and Theresa Lingaitis, his partner. Aprivate scattering service will be held on April 3, 2012 at Springfield Cemetery. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net
Lydia Galat
Mar 28, 2012
SOUTH HADLEY- Lydia Niedzwiecki Jablonski Galat died on March 28, 2012 at home. Born in Ludlow, MA to the late Stanley and Anna (Plata) Niedzwiecki, she had been employed for years at F.W Sickles. She loved Polka dancing and lived life to the fullest. Pre-deceased by her parents, son, Charles and brother, Walter, she leaves her husband, Francis G. Galat,...
