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)...
Leda Dube
Apr 9, 2016
Leda A. Dube1935-2016Leda A. Dube, 80, a long-time resident of Chicopee, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 9, 2016. She was born October 27, 1935 in Chicopee, to the late Philip Boudreau and Irene (Gemme) Boudreau. She was married to Paul Dube for 46 years before his passing in 2005. She leaves four beloved children Leo and his wife Carol, Paula...
James Peter Breyare
Apr 5, 2016
James P. Breyare1944-2016 James "Jimmy" P. Breyare, 71, of Chicopee, died suddenly, while travelling through the island of Porto Santos, Portugal on April 5 2016. He was born in Holyoke, MA. to the late Arthur and Irene (Lacey) Breyare. Jimmy graduated from St. Jerome High School in 1962 and continued his education throughout his life-long journey. He was a retiree...
Patricia A. Zuron
Apr 4, 2016
Patricia A. Zuron1953 - 2016Chicopee- Patricia A. Zuron, 62, of Chicopee, passed away, Monday, April 4, 2016 at Willimansett Nursing Home. Born in Springfield on September 21, 1953 she was a daughter of the late Roger J. Zuron, Sr. and Seinita L.(Boynton) Zuron. Patricia worked as a security guard at Smith and Wesson for 35 years. She leaves her brother,...
Mava Steadwell
Apr 1, 2016
Chicopee - Mava B. Steadwell, 77, of Chicopee, passed away on April 1, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Wentworth, NH on April 5, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Margaret (McLeavy) Marcou. Mava lived first in Westfield, MA and later moved to Clermont, FL. She was a beautiful person inside and out, who...
David B. Reader
Mar 25, 2016
David B. Reader1960-2016Springfield- David B. Reader, 55, of Springfield, passed away Friday, March 25, 2016 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield on December 1, 1960 he was the son of the late Donald H. and Joan (Severns) Reader. David loved spending time with his family who will miss him dearly. He leaves his two sisters, Karen Scott and her...
Robert E. Zuron
Mar 24, 2016
Robert E. Zuron1960-2016Springfield- Robert E. Zuron, 55, of Springfield, passed away, Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Springfield on December 26, 1960 he was a son of the late Roger J. Zuron, Sr. and Seinita L.(Boynton) Zuron. Robert worked as a machine operator for Smith and Wesson for several years. He leaves his brother, Michael Zuron...
Alphonse Calebrais
Mar 20, 2016
Springfield- Alphonse Calebrais, 92, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Wingate at Springfield. Born in Springfield on September 9, 1923 he was a son of the late Dominick and Concetta Calebrais. Alphonse was predeceased by his wife, Rose (St. Pierre) Calebrais. He leaves one son, two brothers, three sisters, several nieces and nephews, and great nieces and...
Raymond R. Robichaud
Mar 8, 2016
Raymond "Roby" Robichaud, 94, of Chicopee passed peacefully into eternal life on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at Care One at Redstone Nursing Home. A lifelong resident of Chicopee, born March 31, 1921, he was the son of the late Phillip J. and Cerena (Mary) (Mosher) Robichaud. Raymond graduated from Cathedral High School in 1938 and Bay Path Institute Business School. ...
John L. Parks
Mar 6, 2016
John L. Parks1918 - 2016West Springfield - John L. Parks, 98, of Springfield passed away on Sunday, March 6th, 2016 at Wingate at West Springfield. Born In Nebraska on February 23rd, 1918, he was the son of the late Sedwick and Gladys (Peterson) Parks. John graduated from Ashland High School in Nebraska and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps...
Margaret Carra
Feb 25, 2016
Margaret J. (Gero) Carra, 89, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 26, 2016, at her home surrounded by her family. Margaret was a devoted wife to her husband Primo A. Carra who preceded her in death. Margaret was also preceded by her many brothers and sisters and by her brother and sisters - in law. Leaving to mourn...