Anthony James Gallerani
Jul 1, 2015
Anthony J. Gallerani, 31, entered into eternal rest on July 1, 2015 from injuries sustained in a helicopter accident in Oregon. Born in Springfield, he grew up in West Springfield and was a 2002 graduate of St. Mary's High School in Westfield where he was a member of the National Honor Society. He was on the debate team, was on...
Delores M. Doe
Jun 30, 2015
Delores M. Doe 1934 – 2015 WEST SPRINGFIELD – Delores M. "Dutch" (Jackowski) Doe, 81, of West Springfield, continued her journey home on June 30, 2015 with her three children and family by her side. She was born March 7, 1934 in Chicopee to the late Martin and Mary (Bednarz) Jackowski. A graduate of Commerce High School, she has lived...
Dr. Bruce M. Tait
Jun 30, 2015
Dr. Bruce M. Tait 1929 – 2015 HOLYOKE – Dr. Bruce M. Tait, 85, of West Madison Avenue died Tuesday June 30, 2015 in Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his family. Dr. Tait was born and raised in Holyoke, graduated from Springfield College and earned his Doctorate of Medical Dentistry from Tufts University. He was a lifelong resident of Holyoke...
Arline Veronica Jette
Jun 28, 2015
CHICOPEE - Arline V. (Theriault) Jette, 77, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 28, 2015 at home. Born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Oliver and Veronica (Roy) Theriault, she moved to Chicopee in 1969. Arline worked for DeLuxe Checking Company and previously worked for Macy's and the former Uniroyal. She was a communicant of St. Anne's Church and...
Nelson Baez
Jun 24, 2015
SPRINGFIELD-Nelson Baez, 46, died Wednesday surrounded by his family. He was born in Springfield and lived here all his life. He practiced culinary arts and loved the New York Yankees. He also played baseball, softball and volunteered for the Children's Special Olympics. He leaves two sons Nelson Anthony Baez and Johnathon Luis Baez, both of Ohio, his mother Gloria Baez...
Susanne F. Larivee
Jun 23, 2015
Agawam-Susanne (Cook) Larivee, "NANA", passed away on June 23, 2015 at home. "My heart is full of love for those in my life." She was born on March 6, 1954 in Springfield, MA to Hank and Virginia Cook. She spent most of her life residing in West Springfield and Agawam. She married the love of her life at age 18...
David Wiggins
Jun 22, 2015
David Wiggins 1944 – 2015 SPRINGFIELD – David Wiggins, 71, of Springfield died Monday in Baystate Medical Center. David was born in Lowell and has lived in Springfield since 1977. He was a retired salesman for Larkin Associates, was an avid bowler and enjoyed ballroom dancing. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1961-1967. He leaves three children...
Francis Joseph Blokland
Jun 20, 2015
Francis J. Blokland, 56, of Plateau Circle died Saturday in Baystate Medical Center. Francis was born in Springfield and has lived in West Springfield most of his life. He worked as an Injection Mold Operator for the former Hamilton Standard and more recently as a greeter for Walmart. An avid fan of the Red Sox, Patriots, Old Movies and Community...
Michael H. Juzba
Jun 19, 2015
Southwick-Michael "Mickey" Juzba, 73, died suddenly on Friday, June 19,2015 at Noble Hospital. He was born in Springfield and lived most of his life in Feeding Hills, the son of the late Albert and Genevieve (Waniewski) Juzba. He was a self employed builder all his life. He loved woodworking, NASCAR and boating on Long Island Sound in the "Polish Falcon"....
Stella M. Desmarais
Jun 15, 2015
Stella M. Desmarais 1918 – 2015 AGAWAM – Stella M. (Zaucha) Desmarais, 97, of Rowley Street died Monday in an Agawam Nursing Home surrounded by her family. Stella was born in Westfield and has lived in Agawam her entire life. She worked for the late Judge Stapleton in Agawam and at Buxton, where she met her husband. She was a...
Thurston Thompson
Jun 14, 2015
Thurston Thompson 1922 – 2015 AGAWAM – Thurston "Tommy" Thompson, 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 14 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home. Tommy was born and raised in Winchester, NH, the ninth of thirteen children of Grover and Rose Thompson. He proudly served in Europe during World II as a Sergeant for the Army Medical Corp. He married the...
Rose A. Giguere
Jun 13, 2015
Rose A. Giguere 1922 - 2015 HOLYOKE - Rose A. (Jock) Giguere, 93, resident of The Mt. St. Vincent Care Center, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2015. Born in Bangor, Maine, to Charles and Rose Jock, Rose spent most of her life in the Springfield, West Springfield and Holyoke area. She married Paul E. Giguere on May 8, 1958....
Margaret Basile
Jun 9, 2015
West Springfield-Margaret (Librera) Basile, 86, died Tuesday in Wingate of West Springfield. She leaves her son Richard Ellison of West Springfield. She was a great mom and will be dearly missed by her son Richie. The funeral will be Friday at 9 am from West Springfield Curran-Jones Funeral Home followed by Mass in St. Frances Church at 10 am. Burial...
Dorothy Ann Cowles
Jun 8, 2015
Dorothy A. Kelly – Cowles 1936 – 2015 RUSSELL – Dorothy A. (Stowers) Kelly-Cowles, 78, passed away peacefully Monday morning surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Springfield daughter of the late Winthrop and Katherine (Connors) Stowers. She worked as a Manager at Big Y for 20 years, Freihofer's for 20 years and more recently 15 years as...
Anthony Omar Serrano
Jun 7, 2015
Anthony Omar Serrano 25, born July 10, 1989, of Springfield, Massachusetts, passed away June 7, 2015. He is survived by his parents Ivan Omar Serrano Sr. and Lynda A. Dones. His stepmother Melina Serrano, brothers Ivan Jr. and Nicolas Serrano, his sisters Sarah, Chadea, and Kailyn. His children J' Den, and Leah Ava. His maternal grandparents Miguel and Belinda Dones,...
Grant L. Mitchell
Jun 6, 2015
West Springfield-Grant L. Mitchell, 80, died Saturday June 6th in Mercy Medical Center. He was born in Springfield and lived in West Springfield for most of his life. He graduated from Norwich University with B.A. in Business and from University of Massachusetts with Masters in Business. Grant was a member of Mittineague Congregational Church, the Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite...
Edward J. Hollering
Jun 3, 2015
South Hadley-Edward J. Hollering, 80, died Wednesday at home. He was born on December 3, 1934 in St. Paul, Minnesota, the son of Irene (Hawley) Hollering and John Edward Hollering. Ed leaves behind his beloved wife of 52 years, Evelyn Powell Hollering and his three daughters Edie Grassi and her husband Steve, Erin McGovern and her husband Bob and Evette...
Colleen Rondeau
Jun 3, 2015
Colleen (Sweeney) Rondeau, 74, with her family by her side during her final day's passed on Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at home after suffering a long illness. She demonstrated so much courage and determination, as she refused to quit her fight for life, that she will be an inspiration to our family and friends. Born on November 23, 1940, she...
Leila B. Sherfield
May 31, 2015
Leila B. Sherfield 1924 – 2015 SPRINGFIELD – Leila (Burston) Sherfield, 90, formerly of Andrew Street. died Sunday in a Springfield Nursing Home. Leila was born in Edison, Georgia to the late Will Burston and Everline (Bynum). Leila resided in Springfield most of her life and was a former employee in the housekeeping department for Baystate Medical Center. She was...
Russell W. Fish
May 30, 2015
Russell W. Fish 1931 – 2015 WEST SPRINGFIELD – Russell W. Fish entered into eternal life on Saturday May 30, 2015. He was born at home in West Springfield, the son of Ruth and Benjamin Fish and graduated from American International College. After which he served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, at which time he received...