Stanley J. Walczak
Dec 16, 2023
SPRINGFIELD-Stanley J. Walczak Jr., 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 16, 2023 in Groton CT. Stanley was born in Ludlow, a son of the late Stanley J. Walczak and Frances M. (Piesyk) Walczak. Stan grew up in Chicopee, attending local schools and graduated from Chicopee High School. Stan enlisted in the US Army serving in Vietnam from 1967 to...
Ritsuko Tavares
Dec 9, 2023
Ritsuko (Oshima) Tavares, 89, formerly of Chicopee passed away peacefully on Saturday December 9, 2023 at Regal Care Nursing in Greenfield. Ritsuko was born in Japan to Bunichi and Shigeno Oshima. She grew up in Japan in the Saga Province of Kyushu. Ritsuko met her future husband, Frank Tavares while he was stationed in Japan with the USAF. They were...
Robert J. Trumbull
Dec 5, 2023
Robert J. Trumbull, 76, known as Bob, formerly of Ondrick Drive passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning in Chicopee. Bob was born in Springfield, the son of the late Robert J and Alice Haber Trumbull. He grew up in Chicopee and was a lifelong resident, graduating from Chicopee High School in 1966. He married Elizabeth C. Collins, and they enjoyed...
Alfred S. Christian Ii
Nov 9, 2023
Alfred S. Christian II a Life long resident of Chicopee MA and a 1990 graduate of Chicopee Comprehensive High School passed away Thursday, November 9 2023. In his Senior year he started to work as a machinist for Quabbin industries. Changing hands a few times with current mfg Ethos Energy. Fred loved his sports- hockey, baseball, football, racing and golf....
Eva L. Hamilton
Nov 4, 2023
Eva Lorraine (Vacher) Hamilton, 100, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning at Mount Marie in Holyoke after a century in this world. Eva was born in Springfield, a daughter of the late John and Ora (Baron) Vacher. Eva worked as a Sales Associate at Sear & Roebuck for many years, retiring in 1985. Eva was a devoted Catholic and a...
Neil E. Abramowicz
Oct 16, 2023
Neil E. Abramowicz, 73, of Roy Street passed away peacefully after a brief illness at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield on Monday, October 16, 2023. Neil was born in Springfield, a son of the late Edward and Mary (Minie) Abramowicz. He was educated in local schools and had resided in Springfield for most of his life. Neil was a skilled...
Jules E. Rivard
Oct 1, 2023
Jules E. Rivard, 80 a lifelong resident of Springfield passed away peacefully on October 1, 2023, at Baystate Medical Center. Jules worked for the City of Springfield as a foreman in the Water Department for 26 years, retiring in 2020. Prior to his employment at the city, he owned his own business J. Rivard Remodeling. He coached little league baseball...
Helen Estelle Bozek
Sep 28, 2023
CHICOPEE-Helen E. Bozek, 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning. Helen was the last surviving child of nine, born to Frank and Rose (Zielinski) Rosinski in Granby, Ma on the family dairy farm. She attended local schools and was one of the first switchboard operators for Granby Telephone Co. She later worked at Spaulding in Chicopee. She married her beloved...
Evelyn A. "Chickee" Charron
Sep 18, 2023
Evelyn "Chickee" Anne (Gordon) Charron, 86, of Chicopee passed away peacefully on Monday, September 18, 2023, a day shy of her 87th birthday. Evelyn was born in Springfield, a daughter of the late Ralph & Evelyn (Gilberti) Gordon. She grew up in Springfield and attended local schools. She married Leo D. Charron at St. Francis Church in Belchertown, and they...
Cecilia Mary (Deyette) Pirie Robedeau
Aug 7, 2023
Cecilia M. (Deyette) Pirie Robedeau, 100 years old, went to her heavenly home on Monday, August 7, 2023. She died peacefully with her grandson Bruce, wife Rosie, and their three daughters by her side. Cecilia as born in Northhampton, MA on March 20, 1923, to William J. and Alidia (Gadoury) Deyette. She retired from Mercy Hospital of Springfield, MA in...
Robert J. "Rob" Montero
Jun 22, 2023
CHICOPEE Robert J. Montero, 53, of Chicopee passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his loving family by his side. Rob was born in Springfield, the only child of Carlos Montero and Otilia Bueno. He was a graduate of Cathedral High School and also attended Holyoke Community College. Rob shared a love of...
Michael J. "Mike" Phaneuf
Jun 5, 2023
SPRINGFIELD- Michael “Mike” Phaneuf, 73, of Springfield passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023. He was born in Springfield, to the late Joseph L. Phaneuf and Anne (Rudek) Phaneuf. He worked for Merit Oil and Hess Corporation in Springfield before his retirement several years ago. Mike was a kind, generous person who loved spending time with his family and friends....
Mary Ann (Welch) Goonan
Jun 5, 2023
BELCHERTOWN-Mary Ann (Welch) Goonan, 82, passed away at her home in Belchertown peacefully on Monday June 5, 2023. Mary Ann was born in Springfield on July 19, 1940 to Tom and Mary (Horgan) Welch, who both immigrated from Ireland in the 1920’s. Mary Ann attended local schools and graduated from Springfield Technical High school where she was a member of...
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...