Rufino C. Ducler Jr.
Feb 27, 2011
CHICOPEE-Rufino C. Ducler, Jr. 46, died February 27, 2011 at his home in Chicopee, MA. He was born on March 21, 1964 in Oxnard, CA to Rufino and Theresa (Maleko) Ducler. A Chicopee resident for fourteen years, he had worked in construction for Birnie Contractors. He was a great son who loved his mother, a loving father to his three...
Joseph Pino Florian
Feb 23, 2011
SPRINGFIELD-Joseph Pino Florian, 89, died February 23, 2011 in Chapin Center, Springfield. He was born on July 26, 1921 in New Rochelle, New York to Valentino Florian and his wife, both of whom were born in Italy. The Florians had three children, Joseph, Frank and Rita. Joseph had been employed for many years at Parkview Hospital in Springfield. His hobby...
Robert W. Riley
Feb 20, 2011
SPRINGFIELD-Robert W. “Wayne” Riley, 52, died on February 20, 2011 at his home in the historic Hill McKnight district of Springfield, MA surrounded by those who loved him dearly. He was born in Eagle Lake, ME on April 5, 1958 to Robert and the late Frances (Perreault) Riley and had lived in Springfield since 1981, coming from Hartford, CT where...
Anthony J. Pappas
Feb 13, 2011
SPRINGFIELD-Anthony J. Pappas, 78, died February 13, 2011 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Palmer, MA on November 5, 1932 to the late James and Sophia Pappas, he was a political consultant and for many years a teacher in the Springfield and Longmeadow school districts. He was an accomplished jazz musician playing the trumpet, piano and clarinet. He leaves his...
Craig D. Lorraine
Feb 8, 2011
NORTHAMPTON-Craig D. Lorraine died suddenly on February 8, 2011 at the age of 45. Born in Holyoke, MA on January 7, 1966 to the late Robert and Phyllis (Craig) Lorraine and he was a member of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe. A graduate of Chicopee Comprehensive High School Class of 1984, his hobbies included music, reading and biking. He was...
Margaret V. "Maggie" Kampmeier
Feb 5, 2011
Margaret “Maggie” Kampmeier, 55, a long time resident of Pittsfield, Massachusetts died Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Kindred Hospital Parkview in Springfield, Massachusetts due to respiratory failure. Maggie was born on December 12, 1955 in Miami, Florida to the late John and Carmen (Maxwell) Kampmeier. She was a kind, big hearted woman with many friends, and was always willing to...
Theodore A. Tobiasz
Feb 5, 2011
Springfield-Theodore A. Tobiasz, 88, died on February 5, 2011 in Springfield. Born on March 4, 1922 in Central Falls, RI to Waclaw and Apolonia (Karnafel) Tobiasz he was a resident of Springfield since 1957. He was a proud veteran of the US Navy serving during WWII in the Pacific Theatre and on the Goodwill Tour after the war. He retired...
Kathy E. Freitag
Feb 1, 2011
SPRINGFIELD – Kathy E. (Scott) Freitag, 62, died February 1, 2011 at home. Born in San Antonio, TX to the late Frederick and Catherine (Guerrin) Scott, she was a longtime area resident. Kathy enjoyed working with stained glass and doing crossword puzzles. Predeceased by her parents and a brother, Thomas Scott, she leaves two sons: Robert Freitag and his wife...
Cynthia S. Pirnie
Jan 30, 2011
Springfield - Cynthia S. Pirnie, 68, passed away on January 30, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born in Springfield on August 1, 1942 to Walter and Reatha (Desmond) Theroux and was a lifelong resident, graduating from the High School of Commerce and then earning her license as an LPN from Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical High School. She...
Barbara D. Tesini
Jan 28, 2011
EAST LONGMEADOW – Barbara D. Tesini died January 28, 2011 at age 79. Born in Lynn, MA to the late Hedvig (Soderholm) Hiller and Raymond F. Hiller, she was raised in Springfield attending local schools. Her first employment after school was with the F.W. Woolworth Co., where she was cashier and hosiery department buyer. After her marriage to Adolpho J....
William R. "Renny" Jessup
Jan 20, 2011
RUSSELL-William R. “Renny” Jessup, 71, died suddenly on January 20, 2011 at Holyoke Medical Center in Holyoke, MA. William was born on July 8, 1939 in Southampton, NY to the late Albert W. and Eleanor (Jones) Jessup. A veteran of the United States Air Force where he was employed as a mechanic, he will be remembered by all as a...
John J. Swiencicki
Jan 18, 2011
WINDSOR LOCKS-John J. Swiencicki, 58, died suddenly on January 18, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield. Born on July 7, 1952 in Springfield, to the late Joseph and Aniela (Murdzia) Swiencicki, he will be remembered as a student of the world. He leaves his brother, Paul J. Swiencicki, of West Springfield; sisters: Teresa Swiencicki, of West Springfield, Catherine Stick...
Gregorio A. Rodriguez
Jan 15, 2011
SPRINGFIELD- Gregorio A. Rodriguez died January 15, 2011 at home. Born in Puerto Rico on November 17, 1940 to Antonio Rodriguez and Gladys (Jiaman)Rodriguez, he had worked as a private investigator for many years. He was a happy man with a great sense of humor and was loved by all. Pre-deceased by his parents, he leaves two brothers and six...
Richard A. Soucy
Jan 14, 2011
HOLYOKE-Richard A. Soucy died Friday, January 14, 2011 at home in Holyoke, Massachusetts. He was born on August 28, 1942 in Lawrence, Massachusetts to the late Aurel and Alice (Comeau) Soucy. Richard has lived in Holyoke for the past 10 years, coming from Hadley and Malden, Massachusetts and Washington DC. He had retired as a computer specialist for the US...
Virginia M. Roberge
Jan 13, 2011
Springfield—Virginia M. Roberge, 59, died Thursday, January 13, 2011 at Baystate Medical Center. She was born on March 18, 1951 in Worcester, MA to Joseph R. and Ruth A. (Lundblad) Siemietkowski and had lived in Springfield for 20 years, previously living in Westminster, VT. She had been employed as a nurse’s aide for many years at the Beechaven Nursing Home....
Paul G. Schmeichel
Jan 12, 2011
BELCHERTOWN-Paul G. Schmeichel died suddenly on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at Wing Memorial Hospital in Palmer. He was born on January 10, 1950 to the late Robert W. and Viola Frances (Peter) Schmeichel. A Vietnam War veteran, Paul served his country in the US Navy from 1968 to 1972. He was a handyman by trade who also liked farming, gardening...
Virginia D. Atwater
Jan 10, 2011
WESTFIELD-. Virginia D. Atwater died January 10, 2011 at Westfield Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on December 18, 1924 in Manchester, New Hampshire to the late Ralph and Marion (Sullivan) Davis and had lived in Westfield for one year. Earlier she and her husband Jim, who were married for 64 years, had lived in Wilbraham, and previously Margate,...
