Arthur E. Hastings, Sr., 84, passed away peacefully at The Atrium at Cardinal Drive on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 with his beloved wife, Suzanne Denault, at his side.

Art, one of seventeen children, was born on December 3, 1941 to Philip and Vivian (Hastings) Hastings.  He grew up in Agawam and graduated from Agawam High School in 1961. Art dedicated forty-five years of his life to Valley Machine Knife in West Springfield, where he was known for his tenaciousness, and knowledge of the business, retiring as a foreman.

He was a member of and a past Master of the Elm Belcher Lodge of Masons, a 32nd degree Freemason, the Potentate of the Melha Shrine Center in 1994, and was a councilor in the Demolay Young Men's Organization.

He was predeceased. by his first wife, Barbara (Ruckstuhl) Hastings, his brothers Benjamin, William, Lyman, Charles, Warren, Harold, Jared, Philip, David and Robert and his sisters Orpha, Helen, Marion, Hazel and Ruth. He leaves his wife, Suzanne and three sons, Charles (Karen) Hastings of Maryland, Jeffrey (Nancy) Hastings of Feeding Hills, Arthur "Ed" Hastings, Jr. of Southwick, a sister, Vivian Hill of Wisconsin, ten grandchildren, a great grandson, and several nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to express their deep gratitude for the compassionate care provided by the staff of The Atrium, with special recognition going to his devoted wife who faithfully visited him every day and whose presence was a constant source of comfort.

Calling hours are on Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 10-11:30am the AGAWAM CURRAN JONES FUNERAL HOME, 745 Cooper Street with a funeral home service at 11:30 a.m.  Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Springfield Street Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriner's Hospital, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. For online condolences, please visit www.curranjones.com.