Richard J. Macgregor Sr.
Dec 10, 2021
CHICOPEE - Richard J. MacGregor Sr., 80, of Claire St. in Chicopee was called safely home on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center. Richard was born in Ludlow on December 31, 1940, a son of the late Robert and Angela (Giroux) MacGregor. Richard served as a Master Sergeant with the Army National Guard for 22 years before being...
Beverly Jean Rose
Nov 23, 2021
SPRINGFIELD-Beverly J. (Pecoy) Rose, 62, of Springfield, was Called Safely Home after a long nine year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family. Bev as family and friends knew her as, was born in Springfield on Oct. 28, 1959, a daughter of the late George and Janice Pecoy. Bev was raised in Chicopee, attending local schools and...
William Gibbs
Nov 15, 2021
William E. Gibbs, 93, of Sunrise Lane passed away peacefully at his home on Monday evening surrounded by his loving family. Bill as family and friends knew him as, was born in Chicopee, attended local schools and graduated from Chicopee High School in 1945. Bill furthered his education, receiving his BA in Chemistry from American International College in 1950 and...
Carol Mcmanamy
Oct 30, 2021
CHICOPEE-Carol McManamy, 79, of Chicopee passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 30, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born on June 17, 1942. She was born and raised in Chicopee Massachusetts. She was the daughter of the late Ann Mason and Oscar Mason. Carol was a homemaker who loved tending to her family. She enjoyed family gatherings with...
Michael George Katsounakis
Oct 30, 2021
SPRINGFIELD-Michael (Manousos) George Katsounakis of Springfield, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly in the loving arms of his family on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at the age of 49. Manousos was born in Springfield, the loving son of Mary and the late George Katsounakis on July 15, 1972. He attended Springfield Central High School and went on to establish his own business,...
Constance Bonafilia
Oct 29, 2021
Constance M. "Connie" Bonafilia, 93, of Chicopee passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 at her home surrouded by her loving family. Connie, as family and friends called her, was born in Augusta, Maine on May 24, 1928. She was the daughter of the late Yvonne (Bedard) Dostie and Perley Dostie. She grew up in Maine and relocated with...
Raymond E Pelchat
Oct 27, 2021
Raymond E. Pelchat, 82 formerly of Cochran St. in Chicopee passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021 at Mercy Hospital. Ray was born in Farmington, ME., a son of the late Louis E. and Gertrude (Moore) Pelchat. Ray was a longtime resident of Chicopee. He worked for Hazen Paper in Holyoke for many years as a maintenance supervisor, retiring...
Jennifer Lynn Rozanski
Oct 25, 2021
CHICOPEE-Jennifer L. Rozanski, 45, of East Main St. passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021. Jennifer was born in Chicopee on January 4, 1976, the beloved daughter of Joseph & Carol (Bonafilia) Rozanski of Chicopee. She grew up in Springfield and Chicopee, attending local schools. Jennifer loved spending time with her children and family, she was proud...
Robert J. Marshall
Oct 17, 2021
SPRINGFIELD-Robert J. Marshall, 65, of Springfield passed away on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021. Robert was a longtime resident of Granby and Springfield and worked for many years as Sales Manager with Furnari Jewelers in Springfield. Bob was born in Fairbanks, Alaska, the son of the late Huey & Rita (Sherry) Marshall. Bob leaves his loving daughter, Brittany Marshall and her...
Daniel J. Dec
Oct 8, 2021
Daniel Joseph Dec, 32, of Ludlow, passed away at his home on Friday, October 8, 2021. Daniel was born in Springfield, MA. He leaves his mother Sheila Noe, of Westfield. He was predeceased by his father Paul Jude Dec of Palmer, and his "dude", his Big brother Jeremy Dec of Springfield. He grew up in Palmer, MA where he went...
Barbara Ann Harris
Sep 26, 2021
CHICOPEE-Barbara Ann Harris, 92, formerly of Clairmont Avenue in Chicopee passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, September 26, 2021. Barbara was born in Springfield, a daughter of the late Kenneth P. and Gertrude (Thurston) Barry. She was raised and educated in Springfield, attending local schools. She married Robert E. Harris and they settled in Chicopee to raise their family. Barbara...
John Vh Gedney
Aug 31, 2021
CHICOPEE- John VH Gedney Jr passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at his home with his partner by his side after a long battle with cancer. John was born in Springfield MA to the late John VH and Claire Gedney. John was educated in Agawam, MA and served in the United States Coast Guard during the Vietnam War and...
Stephen Michael Tetreault
Aug 31, 2021
SPRINGFIELD ~ Stephen M. Tetreault, of Springfield, began his journey with God on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Stephen was born on September 3, 1979, to Diane M. Tetreault. He was raised in Holyoke, attending local schools, graduating from Holyoke Catholic High School in 1997. Stephen furthered his education, receiving an Associates in Culinary Arts in 2013. He will be immensely...
Donald Marshall Ashton
Aug 30, 2021
INDIAN ORCHARD-Donald M. Ashton, 79, of the Indian Orchard section of Springfield passed away at BSMC on Monday, August 30, 2021. Donald "Goose", was born in Lewiston, Maine, a son of the late Stanley and Mary L. (Hennessy) Ashton. He was raised and educated in Maine, attended local schools and graduated from Lewiston High School. Donald was employed at Appleton...
Alfred Samuel Christian
Aug 30, 2021
CHICOPEE- Alfred S. Christian, 77, of Chicopee, passed away on Monday Aug. 30, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. A wonderful man - Mechanic, Carpenter, Machinist - Retiree of Gretag Imaging. Fred was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, godfather, brother, uncle, & friend. Fred will be sadly missed by his wife Elaine (Basile) Christian of...
Gertrude B. Kolek
Aug 25, 2021
PALMER-Gertrude B. (Fay) Kolek, 90, of Palmer, passed away peacefully at her home August 25, 2021. She was born in Chicopee MA on October 30, 1930. She attended Chicopee Public Schools and graduated from Chicopee High School and the Springfield Business School. She worked for the FW Sickles Company, Dielectrics, Gemini and the Chicopee Municipal Home. She was a member...
Robert A. Fimbel
Aug 24, 2021
CHICOPEE-Robert A. Fimbel, 86, of Chicopee passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening in South Hadley. Robert was born in Holyoke, a son of the late Alfred and Gertrude (Powers) Fimbel. He was a lifelong resident of Chicopee and graduated from Chicopee High School and Western New England College. He served in the US Army Reserves for six years. Bob worked...
Dorothy Starcun
Aug 8, 2021
CHICOPEE-Dorothy C. Starcun, 97, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 8, 2021, in Chicopee. Dorothy was born in Wadena, Minnesota, one of eight children of the late Harold and Inga (Johnson) Aldrich. Dorothy worked for many years in the Bridal dress industry retiring in 1996. Hundreds of gowns that she meticulously made and fitted were worn by brides throughout the...
Catherine M. Lafreniere
Jun 29, 2021
Catherine Mary (Judd) LaFreniere, 76, of Blanan Drive in Chicopee passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at home with family at her side. Catherine was born in Holyoke, a daughter to the late James and Wanda (Slawski) Judd. She was raised and educated in South Hadley attending local schools and graduated from South Hadley High School. Catherine married...
Patrick L. Murphy
Jun 6, 2021
Patrick L. "Pat" Murphy, 78, of Collins Street in Chicopee passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon surrounded by his loved ones. Pat was born in Johnstown, PA., a son of the late Patrick J. and Adaline R. Gohn. He was a graduate of Forest Hills High School in Johnstown, PA. He served in the US Army from 1964 to 1967...