Rick Taylor
Apr 23, 2011
SPRINGFIELD - Alan Richard “Rick” Taylor, 64, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 23, 2011, surrounded by his loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Wilmington, Delaware on September 3, 1946, Rick graduated from Conrad High School in Wilmington and went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of...
Maryann Ochs Douglas
Apr 11, 2011
SOUTHWICK- Maryann Ochs Douglas died peacefully at home on April 11, 2011. She was born in Allentown, PA, the daughter of Robert E and Ethel Roth Ochs. She studied art at Syracuse University and the Springfield MFA School, and was a graduate of Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA. Maryann served in the US Navy during World War II as a...
Phyllis R. Baacke
Apr 6, 2011
WESTFIELD - Phyllis R. Baacke died April 6, 2011. Predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Mary D'Alessio and son, Joseph Waterman, she leaves her son, Robert J. Waterman and grandson, Stephen Waterman. Private funeral services and burial were held on April 11, 2011. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill St. Springfield, MA assisted the family. www.nefcc.net
Buddy L. Patridge
Apr 4, 2011
CHICOPEE-Warren L. "Buddy" Patridge, Jr., 44, died after a short illness on April 4, 2011. He was born in Holyoke on December 4, 1966 to the late Warren and Joan (Wheeler) Patridge. Buddy grew up in Holyoke and attended Holyoke Public Schools. He had been employed as a medical records courier. He was an avid fan of boxing and the...
Dana A. Russell
Apr 2, 2011
SPRINGFIELD- Dana A. Russell died April 2, 2011. Born on May 28, 1959 to Donald and Julia (Whitaker) Russell, he had been employed as a medical equipment technician. He was a graduate of Classical High School and STCC. He had previously worked at Shriners Hospital. His hobbies included making balsa wood air planes, camping, canoeing and fishing. Predeceased by his...
Charles Joseph Collins
Mar 31, 2011
CHICOPEE-Charles Joseph Collins, 59, died March 31, 2011 at Country Estates of Agawam. Born in Holyoke, MA to the late Charles Earl and Sophie (Staknis) Collins, he had worked for many years at J. Polep Distribution Services in Chicopee. Predeceased by his sister, Elizabeth Trumbell, he leaves his son, Charles Joseph Collins II, who is currently serving his country in...
John V. Fiorentino
Mar 23, 2011
SPRINGFIELD-John V. Fiorentino, 80, died Wednesday, March 23, 2011. Born in Springfield, MA on November 10, 1930 to the late Vincent and Angelina (Centuori) Fiorentino of Italy, he was a lifelong resident of Springfield and Ludlow. He was the owner of John’s Catering in Springfield and noted for his famous frozen Italian lemonade. He was the founder of Fiorentino’s Roofing...
James A. Cordi
Mar 23, 2011
WEST SPRINGFIELD-James A. Cordi, 52, died in the early morning hours of March 23, 2011 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Jim was a disabled veteran and a lifelong resident of West Springfield. He was a cook in many area restaurants. His funeral with full military honors will be held on Monday, March 28, 2011 at 1:00 PM at...
Harold J. Sullivan
Mar 22, 2011
WESTFIELD-Harold J. Sullivan, 67, died at the Soldiers' Home in Holyoke Tuesday, March 22, 2011. He was the son of the late George Lyttle and Mary D. Sullivan-Lyttle. Jim was predeceased by his sisters: Leanora J. Lyttle and Mary E. Brooks. He is survived by his brothers: George D. and John N. Lyttle, of Westfield, MA; his sisters: Lorraine C....
James L. Balise
Mar 15, 2011
SPRINGFIELD-James L. Balise died March 15, 2011. Born on December 26, 1937 he had worked as a machinist at Cape Well in Hartford. He leaves his twin brother, Bernard Balise, of Springfield; daughter, Angela Balise, and granddaughter, Amber, of Hartford. He was predeceased by his mother, Blanche Balise. Services are private. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill...
Eric A. Gagnon
Mar 9, 2011
CHESTER-Mr. Eric Alan Gagnon, 50, of 20 Williams Street, Chester, Massachusetts, died March 9, 2011 unexpectedly at home. He was born on July 7, 1960 in Portland, Maine to Francis and Vera Gagnon. He is predeceased by his parents and his sister, Carol Proctor, with whom he had resided. Eric attended St. Mark’s Elementary School and St. Joseph’s High School...
Raymond D. Mack Jr.
Mar 8, 2011
SPRINGFIELD-Raymond D. Mack Jr, 63, departed this life on March 8, 2011. Raymond was born on December 8, 1947 in Switchback, WV to the late Raymond D. Sr. and Virginia (Winbush) Mack and had lived in Springfield since 1988, coming from Far Rockaway, NY. He was employed by Goodwill Industries as a Rehabilitation Counselor. A life-long Master Mason in Brooklyn,...
Leo Lussier
Mar 4, 2011
GRANBY-Leo Lussier, 78, died Friday, March 4, 2011 at Willimansett East in Chicopee. He was born on February 25, 1932 to the late Arthur and Jeanne (Beaumier) Lussier. Leo had worked for many years at Avery Dennison Corporation in Chicopee. Predeceased by his wife and parents, he leaves his half-sister,Jeanne Giggey, of Skowhegan, Maine; his cousins: Susan Mainville, and her...
Donna J. Davies
Mar 2, 2011
SPRINGFIELD-Donna J. Davies, 54, died March 2, 2011 at Chapin Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. Born on January 6, 1957 in Rapid City, South Dakota she had lived in Springfield for the past seven years, coming from Shorean, Vermont. She was a Christian woman who was totally dedicated to her children. When she lived in Vermont she spent much of her...
George C. Camara
Mar 1, 2011
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA-George Camara, 75, of West Springfield, Mass., died March 1. He was the son of the late Francisco and Rose (Rodrigues) Camara. He was the husband of Catherine Camara of Westerly, R.I. Born in Mount Vernon, N.Y., he grew up in Bridgeport, Conn., graduating from Warren Harding High School in 1953. After three years in the Army, he...
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...
