Shawn P. Riley
Sep 7, 2016
Shawn Patrick Riley, 41 of Chicopee, MA passed away after a long battle with his illness on September 7, 2016 at Holyoke Medical Center. Shawn was born in Springfield, MA on July 13, 1975 to William and Jeannette Riley (Severns). He was a graduate of Chicopee High School Class of 1993. He previously resided in Florida, California and Arizona. Shawn's...
Roger Anthony Charron
Aug 2, 2016
- Roger Anthony Charron, 57, a lifelong Chicopee resident, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Bay state Medical Center. He was born in Springfield on November 19, 1958, a son of Evelyn A. (Gordon) Charron of Chicopee and the late Leo D. Charron. Rodger graduated from Chicopee Comprehensive High School in 1976. He was a member...
Elaine F. Merchant
Jul 29, 2016
Elaine F. Merchant, 75, passed away on July 29, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family, Elaine was born to Gerald and Irene (Bovin) Leroux of Wilbrahamin 1941. She attended Wilbraham schools, and worked as a patient care assistant for many years in the area. Elaine enjoyed the time she spent as a member of the Red Hat Society,...
Margaret Mary Murdza
Jul 29, 2016
Margaret Mary (DeMaio) Murdza, 89, formerly of Chicopee, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 29, 2016 at the East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Center, after a long illness. She was born December 7, 1926 in Springfield, MA of the late Guiseppe DeMaio and Teresa (Manzi) DeMaio of Italy. She is survived by her children, Michael L. Murdza and his wife Deanna...
Claudia R. Westfall
Jul 12, 2016
Claudia R. Westfall, 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 12 at her home in Chicopee. She was born September 6, 1936. Claudia was avid Massachusetts sports fan. She had a passion for playing the slot machines at the casinos. Claudia worked as a cashier at Stop and Shop for over 20 years. She was predeceased by her husband Owen...
Jean Forman
Jul 9, 2016
Rita Jean (Austin) Forman, 76, of Chicopee, MA formerly of Staatsburg, NY entered into eternal rest on July 9 at Bay State Medical Center, with her family by her side. Rita was born on August 20, 1939 in Fort Kent, Maine to the late Romeo and Azilda (Pinette) Austin. She was married to James Forman who predeceased her in 2001. ...
Dat Pham
Jun 19, 2016
Westfield - Dat T. Pham, 51, passed away suddenly Sunday June 19, 2016 at his home in Westfield. He was born in Saigon, Vietnam on April 6, 1965 to Soi Pham and the late Thu Manh Pham. Dat along with several other family members immigrated to the United States in 1993. He lived in Springfield for most of his life...
Charles W Pepe Sr
Jun 11, 2016
CHICOPEE- Charles W. Pepe, 76, husband of the late Agnes (Muscaro) Pepe passed away on June 11, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Charles is survived by his 2 children, Charles W Pepe Jr. and his wife Eileen, Gina Pepe Helie and her husband Douglas; 4 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren; his dear companion, Jackie Schibelli; brothers,...
Shawn P. O'Connell
Jun 5, 2016
Shawn Patrick O'Connell was born on February 13, 1968 in Holyoke, Massachusetts to David O'Connell and Helen (Scala) O'Connell. He was the 6th of 7 children who grew up in Chicopee. As a young adult he moved to California where he lived the remainder of his life. He served as a police officer in Rialto, CA from 1996 - 2004....
George Getto
May 23, 2016
George William Getto, 80, died peacefully at Birch Gardens on Monday, May 23, 2016. George was born in Springfield to the late Frank Getto. He was the owner and operator of 391 Lounge since 1981. He is survived by his sons George Getto, Jr., Robert Getto and Steven Getto of Chicopee; by his daughters Donna Peterson and her husband Rick...
Casimir T. Pasierb
May 10, 2016
Casimir "Chick" Thomas Pasierb, 102, of Chicopee, passed away on Tuesday May 10, 2016 at the Birch Gardens. Casimir was born in Wilbraham on February 20, 1914, the son of the late Thomas Pasierb and Victoria (Swiatek) Pasierb. He worked as a machinist for Baush Machine Tool Company of Springfield for over 25 years and BF Perkins of Chicopee for...
Glenn Kapinos
May 8, 2016
Glenn A. Kapinos, 51, of Chicopee passed into enteral rest on May 8, 2016 at Bay State Medical Center. He was born in Holyoke to the late John and Eleanor (Bulecza) Kapinos. Glenn worked for McDonald's for 35 years and worked his way up to district supervisor. He was an avid sports memorabilia collector and Poker player. He was communicant...
Howie Gardner
Apr 21, 2016
Howie Gardner1935-2016Springfield- Howie Gardner, 80, of Springfield passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016. Born in Brooklyn, NY on September 30, 1935, he was the son of the late William and Bella (Nelson) Gardner. Howie grew up in Ludlow and served in the United States Navy. He loved hunting and fishing. Howie leaves his loving wife of 49 years, Louise (Smart)...