Jul 17, 2026

Patrick Connors, 67, passed away unexpectedly at his home in East Longmeadow on July 17, 2026. Born in Springfield, son of the late Edward and Laurinda Connors, he grew up in West Springfield and was a 1977 graduate of West Springfield High School and a 1981 graduate of Holy Cross College in Worcester.



Patrick was a respected insurance professional whose career...

Jul 14, 2026

Colleen Marie (O’Connor) Dalton, 83 passed away Tuesday July 14, 2026 at her home comforted by her daughters. She was born in Springfield on September 26,1942 the only daughter of the late Francis and Niobe (St. Marie) O’Connor. She was educated in Agawam schools and was a graduate of Howard School in West Bridgewater, MA and Westfield State College. Colleen...

Jul 14, 2026

It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Dorothy Marie Murray, 87, on Wednesday, July 15.Dorothy worked at American Airlines for 29 years in Boston and Hartford as a reservation agent. She was a member of the Third Order Dominican laity at the Mother of God Monastery on Riverdale Street, and a former member of the St....

Jul 13, 2026

Betty L. (Sylvester) Malaguti, 90, entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 13, 2026. Born in Rocky Hill, CT, daughter of the late Dominic and Minnie (Vinchetti) Sylvester, she grew up in Rocky Hill and attended Wethersfield High School. As a young woman she worked at the Rocky Hill Veterans Home and Hospital. Betty met her husband Del and they...

Jul 10, 2026

Kathryn M. (Margarites) Cecchetelli, 88, entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 10, 2026 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield, daughter of the late George R. And Mary V. (Deely) Margarites, she grew up in Springfield and moved to Chicopee in 1962. Kathryn enjoyed doing puzzles, reading magazines, but she got most of her enjoyment in taking care and...

Jul 6, 2026

Raymond D. O’Connor, 83, passed away after a brief illness on July 6, 2026. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 13, 1943 to the late John and Julia O’Connor. Ray was a professor for many years at Holyoke Community College and Elms College. Teaching was his passion. He also was a lifelong NY Yankees fan and despite family...

Jul 4, 2026

Mitchell J. Salamon, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Born in Holyoke, MA, he was the son of the late Mitchell and Evelyn (Zebrowski) Salamon. Mitch grew up in Holyoke, graduated from Holyoke High School, and earned his associate’s degree from Holyoke Community College. A lifelong hard worker, he began working in his father’s flooring store at...

Jul 1, 2026

In Loving Memory of Maria, with tremendous sorrow and deep love, we announce the passing of our beloved Maria. She was a devoted daughter, sister, aunt, great aunt, cousin, and friend, Family was the center of Maria’s world. She cherished every moment with her loved ones. Her nieces and nephews had a special place in her heart. She spoke with...

Jun 21, 2026

Gary S. Thompson

1960 – 2026

Gary S. Thompson, 66, died peacefully Sunday morning surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born and raised in Pittsfield, the son of Charles and the late Joanna (Gilson) Thompson. After graduating from Pittsfield High School in 1978 he moved to Houston and lived in Houston, Austin and San Antonio, where he met his wife, Berdie...

Jun 18, 2026

Paul R. Dupuis, 67, passed away on June 18th at home. He was born in Springfield and grew up in West Springfield. Paul’s parents, Leo and Jeannette (Vachon) Dupuis, predeceased him. He worked for many years as a machinist for the American Saw Company. Paul enjoyed flea markets and collecting old toys. He also loved to go to ball games...

Jun 17, 2026

Ernestina “Ernie” Pugliano passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on January 18, 1932, in New York City, Ernie was the daughter of Louis and Josephina Laboranti. Her family later settled in West Springfield, Massachusetts, where she attended West Springfield High School. Ernie met the love of her life, Frederick Pugliano, “Teddy,”...

Jun 17, 2026

Elizabeth A. (Pescetta) Bonfitto Hammett, 83, entered into eternal rest on June 17, 2026. Born in Springfield, daughter of the late Vigilio “Shrimpy” and Alice (Scherpa) Pescetta, she grew up in Agawam and was a 1960 graduate of Agawam High School. She worked as a dental assistant, and later at Food Mart in the floral department while she went to...

Jun 17, 2026

William “Bill” Joseph Girotti, 90, passed on to his reward on Wednesday June 17, 2026. He was born June 9, 1936 in Springfield, MA to the late Edward V. Girotti and Mary C. (Gloster) Girotti and was raised in West Springfield, MA. Bill raised his family in West Springfield and lived there most of his life. He is survived by...

Jun 14, 2026

Nello C. Grassetti, 85, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 14, 2026.

Born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Dominic and Eugenia (Biagiola) Grassetti and had been a resident of Agawam for more than sixty years. Nello worked for twenty-five years at the former Western Massachusetts Electric Company, retiring in 1991 as a Supervisor.

Nello was a...

Jun 8, 2026

It is with profound sorrow and heartfelt remembrance that we announce the passing of Susan (Sue) M. Neely, who left us peacefully on Monday afternoon, surrounded by the love of her devoted family. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Susan spent her formative years in the close-knit community of Penn Hills. She was an outstanding athlete even at an early age. She...

Jun 6, 2026

Carol A. (Frodyma) Salamon, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 6, 2026.

Born in Springfield, daughter of the late John and Adele (Tenzar) Frodyma, she was a lifelong resident of West Springfield, growing up on Bosworth Street, and was a 1961 graduate of West Springfield High School and went on to receive her associate’s degree from Holyoke Community College.

While her...

Jun 5, 2026

The Reverend Dr. Roger William Zimmerman passed away peacefully on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the age of 88 in Newtown, Connecticut.

Roger was born on May 22, 1938, in Hillsboro, Illinois, to William Keiser Zimmerman and Kathryn (Barkema) Zimmerman. He was raised on the family farm in Harvel, where a strong sense of faith and community shaped the course of...

Jun 1, 2026

Thomas J. Barattini, 61, entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 1, 2026 in Hartford Hospital. Born in Buffalo, NY, son of the late Nancy (Ottaviano) Brady, he grew up in Buffalo and was a graduate of Agawam High School. He worked for many years in the Aerospace field and was a fan of the Buffalo Bills. He leaves a...

May 31, 2026

Alexandra G. (Sopet) Orr, 103, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at home.  Born in Springfield, daughter of the late Nicholas and Bronislawa (Szuba) Sopet, she was a lifelong resident of Agawam and a 1940 graduate of Agawam High School. Alexandra worked as a receptionist at the former Dr. Rodman's Office in Springfield.  She...

May 29, 2026

Christine M. Lapinski 1985 – 2026

West Springfield – Christine Marie Lapinski, 40, a lifelong resident of West Springfield, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was the daughter of Leonard L. Lapinski and the late Nancy M. Lapinski. A graduate of West Springfield High School, Christine grew up...