Marielle M. (Lanoie) Labrecque Kwiatkowski
May 22, 2023
Marielle M. (Lanoie) Labrecque Kwiatkowski, or “Mama” as family and friends called her, passed quietly in Chicopee on Monday, May 22, 2023 with her children at her side. Madame Kwiatkowski was born in Saint-Hugues, Quebec, Canada on April 18, 1923, a daughter of the late Dorila and Lea (Vanasse) Lanoie. Marielle had just celebrated her 100th birthday with close family...
Constance J. (Viens) Tortoriello Frutuoso
Apr 27, 2023
Constance J. (Viens)Tortoriello Frutuoso, 90, of Chicopee passed away peacefully on Thursday evening at Mercy hospital surrounded by her family. Connie as family and friends called her, was born in Chicopee, a daughter of Euclide and Beatrice (Mongeau) Viens. She lived in Chicopee all her life and attended local schools. Connie worked as a Dietary Aide for 32 years at...
Patricia A. Parent (Yemenijian)
Apr 26, 2023
Patricia Ann Parent, 88, of Chicopee, MA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, surrounded by her children. Patricia was born in Springfield on August 11, 1934 to George and Mary (Boyaj) Yemenijian. As an only child, Pat was the light of her parents’ lives. After graduating from Commerce High School in 1953, she studied business at American International...
Frieda (Pilon) Midura
Apr 3, 2023
Freida (Pilon) Midura, 91, of Springfield passed away peacefully on Monday evening at her home surrounded by her loving family. Freida was born on July 22, 1931, one of six children to Raoul and Edith (Gonyea) Pilon. She was raised and educated in Springfield and attended local schools. Freida married Walter Midura and they settled in Springfield to raise their...
Raymond R. Marsh Jr.
Mar 31, 2023
NEW LONDON, CT. - Raymond R. Marsh Jr., 61, of New London, CT. and formerly of Chicopee Falls passed away peacefully on Friday, March 31, 2023 at Yale New Haven Medical Center. Ray as family and friends called him, was born in Springfield, a son of the late Raymond R. Marsh Sr. and Stella (Danek) Marsh. He was raised in...
Jeannette A. Williams (Norton)
Mar 10, 2023
Jeannette A. (Norton) Williams, 91, formerly of Chicopee passed away peacefully on Friday morning, March 10, 2023 at Lifecare in Wilbraham. Jeannette was a longtime Springfield resident, having grown up in Chicopee. She graduated from Chicopee High School in 1950. Jeannette worked for 23 years for the Springfield Public Schools as a Teacher’s Aide. She moved to Deerfield Beach, FLA...
Donald P. "Huck" Hebert
Mar 10, 2023
Donald P. “Huck” Hebert, 70, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 10, 2023 after a long illness. Huck’s 2 sons, Jonathan P. and Jason D. were by his side when he passed. A son of the late Armand and Alice (Houle) Hebert, Huck was born and raised in Chicopee. He was married for 43 years to his beloved wife, Paula...
Richard P. Adams
Mar 4, 2023
Richard Paul Adams, 69, of Chicopee Ma, formerly of Brookline, Quincy, and Dorchester passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 4th, 2023 at home in Chicopee Ma. Richard P. Adams was born to the late Lorraine E. ( Moore) Adams and Roy P. Adams in Boston Ma, on November 23rd, 1953. He was raised in Dorchester, MA. and was a Disabled...
Nelson D. Galarneau
Jan 31, 2023
SOUTHAMPTON-Nelson D. Galarneau, 60, of Hillside Meadows Drive and formerly of Chicopee passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening 1/31/2023 at his home in Southampton surrounded by his friends and caregivers. Nelson was born in Springfield, a son of the late Raymond T. and Matilda (Turcotte) Galarneau. Nelson was educated in Chicopee and attended the Sunshine Village Day programs. He was...
David J. Luppi Sr.
Jan 22, 2023
CHICOPEE-David J Luppi, 81, passed away peacefully at home with family on Sunday, January 22, 2023. David was born in Springfield, a son of the late Henry J. & Catherine (Leary) Luppi. David attended Chicopee schools and after joining the Army was sent to Ft. Dix for training. He served in New Ulm Germany with the 4th Armour Division for...
Richard W. "Monge" Mongeau
Jan 20, 2023
CHICOPEE- Richard W. “Monge” Mongeau, 73, of Chicopee, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 20, 2023. He was born in Springfield on January 29, 1949 to William and Mary (Moran) Mongeau. After graduating from Chicopee High School in 1968, Richard joined the United States Air Force, and proudly defended his country during the Vietnam War, and was discharged with the...
Mark E. Carra
Jan 7, 2023
Mark E, Carra, 74, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, January 7, 2023 at Baystate Medical center in Springfield after a brief illness. Mark was born and raised in Springfield, attending local schools. Furthering his education Mark attended Springfield Technical Community College. Mark worked for many years in the Aircraft Industry as a Turbine Engine Inspector. After retirement, never one...
Leliose "Claire" Benoit
Dec 23, 2022
Leliose “Claire” Benoit, 102 years young passed away peacefully at home after a long and wonderful life filled with family, memories and love. Claire as family and friends called her, was born in Southbridge, MA. on October 5, 1920, a daughter of the late Stanislas and Othelie (LaPierre) Matte. She graduated from the former Mary E. Wells High School, Class...
Kevin J. Taylor
Dec 15, 2022
CHICOPEE-Kevin J. Taylor, 65, of Horseshoe Drive in Chicopee passed away unexpectedly at home on Dec. 15, 2022. Kevin was born in Belleville, Illinois, a son of the late George and Adele Marie (Azary) Taylor. He was schooled in Illinois and later moved to Chicopee. He joined the US Navy, serving as a Radioman in Southern Europe, Naples, Italy. He...
Robert Joseph Krstyen
Dec 9, 2022
Robert J. “Kris” Krstyen, 90, of Circle drive passed away peacefully on Friday morning, December 9, 2022 at the Holyoke Soldiers Home. Kris was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, a son of the late John and Mary (Kondash) Krstyen. He grew up in Pennsylvania and was educated in schools there. Kris enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1951 and...
Bernard "Bunny" Calnin
Nov 11, 2022
Bernard W. Calnin, 91, of Charles Street in Chicopee passed away peacefully on Friday, November 11, 2022 at Care One in East Longmeadow after a brief illness. Bunny as his family called him was born in Springfield, a son of the late James W. and Alma V. (Paradis) Calnin. He was educated in local schools. Bernie worked for Savage Arms...
Pauline Kiakis
Nov 4, 2022
Pauline Kiakis, 86, entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 4, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of 50 years to George Kiakis. She was born in Chicopee, attended local schools, graduating from Holyoke High School and Holyoke Community College. Pauline retired from Willimansett Nursing Home as Activities Director and also was a Tax Preparer...
Eileen E. Gosselin
Nov 3, 2022
Eileen E. Gosselin, 82, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 at BSMC in Springfield surrounded by her family. Eileen was born in Holyoke, a daughter of the late Romeo A. and Viola (Dubois) Cloutier. She was raised in Holyoke, attending Holyoke High School. She furthered her education graduating from Brom's Academy (1967), Willie Ross School for the Deaf (1969),...
Ervin "Poppy" Meimerstorf
Oct 24, 2022
Ervin H. Meimerstorf, 88, of Sherwood Drive passed away on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022 at Care One Nursing Home after a brief illness. Poppy as family and friends knew him as, was born in London, AK, a son of the late Henry A. and Margaret (Clements) Meimerstorf. He was raised in Arkansas and attended local schools. Poppy moved to the...
Albert D. Bushey
Oct 24, 2022
Albert D. Bushey, 82, passed away peacefully on Oct. 24, 2022 at Mercy Hospital. Albert was born in Chicopee, a son of the late James & Rhea (LaClair) Bushey. He was educated in local schools and resided in Chicopee his entire life. Albert worked for Stop & Shop for many years as a Dock Supervisor and in his younger years...