CHICOPEE-Richard A. Garvin, 64, of Chicopee passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday July 22, 2018 surrounded by his beloved family. Rick was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on May 6, 1954, the son of the late Thomas and Rose (Carabetta) Garvin. He was raised and educated in the city, attending local schools, graduating from Classical High School in 1972. ...
CHICOPEE-Mary H. Zacharkow, 80, Chicopee was called safely home on Monday July 16, 2018 at Mercy Medical center in Springfield after a brief illness. Mary was born in Chicopee, a daughter of the late John and Grace (Kelley) Hickey. A lifelong resident of the city, Mary attended local schools, graduating from Chicopee High School in the class of 1955. She...
WARE- Robert F. "Bob" McCarthy, 84, a loving father and grandfather, who resided at Church Street in Ware passed away peacefully on Saturday evening (July 14, 2018) at Baystate Wing Hospital with his loving sons by his side. Bob was born in Chicopee on December 6, 1933 the son of the late John J. "Jigger" McCarthy & Celia Bak. He...
SAN DIEGO, CA. - Samuel R. Roberts, 94, of San Diego passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018 in San Diego CA. Sam was born in Chicopee, Mass to the late Samuel J and Clara C. (Harland) Roberts. He was raised and educated in Chicopee, growing up on Madison Street. He attended local schools and graduated from Chicopee High School,...
Cheryl Eileen Matthews, 49, of Springfield Street passed away peacefully on Monday June 4, 2018. At the family's request all services will be private. Please keep Cheryl and the family in your prayers.
Diane L. Taliceo passed away peacefully at her home on May 19, 2018. She was born in Chicopee on December 12, 1945 the daughter of the late Lionel and Helen (Charland) Beaudry. She was a lifelong resident of the city, was educated in local schools and graduated from Chicopee High school. Diane worked for Avery Dennison from 1988 to 2012...
CHICOPEE-Sandra Ann Langevin, 77, of Chicopee passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, May 29th, at Loomis House Nursing Center. Sandra was born in Holyoke on October 7, 1940 the daughter of the late Kenneth and Ruth (Chapin) Snape. She was raised in Chicopee, educated in local schools and graduated from Chicopee High School in 1958. Furthering her career, Sandra received...
HOLYOKE- Natalina (Zamperini) Skrzyniarz entered into Eternal Life at the blessed age of 102 on Saturday evening, May 26, 2018, surrounded by the caring staff at Mt. Saint Vincent Care Center after a brief stay of just six days. Natalina had resided at the Beaven Kelly Home since 2003 and the love and care of the staff, family and friends...
SPRINGFIELD-Beverly Ann "Bev" Cerruti, 78, of Santa Barbara Street in Springfield passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday morning. Bev was born in Holyoke on January 22, 1940 a daughter of the late Dante & Ruth (Mahoney) Cerruti. She was raised and educated in Chicopee, attending local schools and graduated from Chicopee High School. Bev worked for many years...
CHICOPEE-Michael James White, 30, of Springfield Street in Chicopee passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Mike was born in Providence, Rhode Island on October 9, 1987, the son of Edward J. White and Claudia Palframan. He grew up in North Attleboro, attending local schools and graduated from North Attleboro High School. He obtained...
CHICOPEE-Elizabeth (Hamm) Jackson, 78, of Chicopee, Ma. went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 5:28 a.m. after a long battle of health issues. She was born in Roseboro, North Carolina on August 16, 1939. She lived in New York, attending schools in New York and graduated with her LPN license in 1955. She married...
CHICOPEE ~ Pauline Brolund, 97, formerly of Ruskin Street in Chicopee passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, April 28, 2018, at Elaine Center of Hadley. Pauline was born in Montreal, Canada on April 6, 1921. A daughter of Ralph and Flora (Forrest) Bazinet, Pauline moved to the area at the age of 3. Pauline was employed as an inspector at...
CHICOPEE- Linda J. Carpenter, 59, of Skeele St. in the Willimansett section of Chicopee passed away on Monday April 23, 2018 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by her family. Linda was born in Springfield on December 27, 1958, a daughter of Stewart & Cecile (Benard) Hartman. She was raised in Springfield. She has lived in Chicopee for many years. Linda...
CHICOPEE-Bridget (McGrath) Olson, 85, passed away peacefully at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield on Friday, April 20, 2018 with her family at her side. Bridget was born on December 19, 1932 in Co. Clare, Ireland. She was raised in Ireland, attending schools there and immigrated to the United States in 1953. She worked for the former Weintraub's Fabric Store in...
CHICOPEE- Ronald St. Marie, 79, of Chicopee passed away peacefully at Baystate Medical Center on Tuesday March 20, 2018 with his family at his side. Ron or "Pop" and "Chief" as his family and grandchildren knew him, was born in Holyoke on May 31, 1938 the son of the late Alfred R. and Irene M. (Bilodeau) Ste. Marie. He was...
AGAWAM-Marie Antoinette Kowalewski entered into the after-life on March 19, 2018. Marie was predeceased by her devoted husband and caregiver to his wife of 63 years, Richard L. Kowalewski, both of Chicopee. Marie was born in North Little Rock, Arkansas on November 6, 1924, to the late Anne White. She was predeceased by her sons Ronald, Donald and Edward Williams....
NEW YORK-Nick Nicholas, 80, of Hamlet Woods Drive in St. James passed away peacefully on Sunday March 4, 2018 at Lourdes Specialty Hospital in New Jersey. Nick was born in Cyprus on January 1, 1938 the son of Costas and Catherine Gabriel Nicholas. He immigrated to the United States in his youth settling New York. He was educated in New...
CHICOPEE-Edward H. Jacot, 90, of Frontenac St. in Chicopee passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, February 21, 2018 at Holyoke Medical Center. Ed was born in Torrington, Connecticut on May 13, 1927 the son of the late Edward J. and Katherine E. (Hinze) Jacot. He was raised and educated in Holyoke and attended schools there. He enlisted in the USMC...
SOUTH HADLEY- David A. Antunes Sr., 53, of Lathop St., South Hadley passed away unexpectedly on Friday February 16, 2018 at Holyoke Medical Center. David was born in Holyoke on February 10, 1965 the son of the late Raymond P. and Julia (Janek) Antunes Sr. He was raised in Holyoke and Chicopee and attended schools locally. He proudly served in...
CHICOPEE- Roland R. Bonafilia, 64, of Chicopee or "Bones" as his family and friends called him passed away on Monday February 12, 2018 at Baystate Medical Center after a brief illness. Roland was born in Holyoke on August 24, 1953 the son of Connie Bonafilia of Chicopee and the late Robert Bonafilia. He was a lifelong Chicopee resident, attending local...