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Jane B. Baatz

Jane B. Baatz

Oct 4, 2012

JANE BERESTECKI BAATZ 1932 - 2012 WEST SPRINGFIELD - Jane Berestecki Baatz, 80, of West Springfield died peacefully at home on Thursday, October 4, 2012. She was born June 29, 1932 in Boston (Mattapan), Massachusetts, proud to be the daughter of Peter and Stanislawa Berestecki. She graduated from Emmanuel College (Class of '53) earning a bachelor's degree in chemistry. She...

Jason C. Cote

Jason C. Cote

Oct 1, 2012

Jason C. Cote 1981 โ€“ 2012 Worcester โ€“ Jason C. Cote, 31 formerly of Agawam died Monday at UMASS Medical Center. Jason was born in Holyoke and lived in Agawam most of his life before moving to Worcester last year. He was a Technician for Direct TV and was an avid skateboarder, having been sponsored by Zoo York. He leaves...

Elsie "Sue" Alexander

Elsie "Sue" Alexander

Oct 1, 2012

Elsie L. Alexander 1939 โ€“ 2012 WEST SPRINGFIELD - Elsie L. "Sue" (Cody) Alexander, 73 passed away Monday October 1, 2012 in Athens, TN. She was born and raised in West Springfield, graduating from West Springfield High School in 1957. She lived in Waldorf, MD before moving back to West Springfield in 1983. She worked and retired from Westover Air...

Robert A. Bennett

Robert A. Bennett

Sep 30, 2012

Robert A. Bennett 1938 โ€“ 2012 SPRINGFIELD โ€“ Robert A. Bennett, of Chestnut Street died Sunday in a local nursing home. Robert was born and raised in Springfield and had lived in Florida before moving back to Springfield in 2008. He was a United States Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War and worked for WMECO. He leaves a brother...

Ellie Matz

Ellie Matz

Sep 29, 2012

Elly Matz 1920-2012 FEEDING HILLS- Elly Matz, 92, passed away in her sleep on Saturday, September 29, 2012. Born in a German-speaking village in the Ukraine in 1920, she dreamed as a young girl of settling in the United States. During World War II, she became a refugee and suffered countless hardships seeking safety for her family. In 1950 she...

Alicia R. Hayden

Alicia R. Hayden

Sep 27, 2012

Alice R. Hayden 1924 โ€“ 2012 SPRINGFIELD โ€“ Alice (Romaszko) Hayden, 88, died Thursday at home. Wife of Dana W. Hayden Sr., loving mother of Dana W. Hayden Jr. and his wife Therese and Joel D. Hayden and his wife Rita. Grandmother of Erika and Lauren Hayden and sister of Patricia Edwards. Curran-Jones is handling the private funeral. Memorial contributions...

Samuel J. Hickson Jr.

Samuel J. Hickson Jr.

Sep 21, 2012

Samuel J. Hickson Jr. 1930 โ€“ 2012 WEST SPRINGFIELD โ€“ Samuel J. Hickson Jr., 82 died Friday September 21, 2012. He was born in West Springfield the son of the late Samuel and Rose (Wheeler) Hickson and has lived in West Springfield his entire life. As a young man Sam proudly served in the United States Army, where he was...

David A. Bruso

David A. Bruso

Sep 16, 2012

David A. Bruso 1963 โ€“ 2012 Warren - David A. Bruso, 49, of Sarty Road died Saturday in UMass Medical Center. He was born in Holyoke the son of Richard Bruso and the late Lois (Negrucci) Bruso and grew up in West Springfield before moving to Warren. He co-owned with his father Bruso Liquor Mart in Ware and Palmer. Prior...

Benjamin Harrison Fish

Benjamin Harrison Fish

Sep 14, 2012

Benjamin H. Fish, Jr. 1925-2012 W. Spfd.- Benjamin H. Fish Jr., 87 yrs. of age passed peacefully on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Ben was born in W. Spfd., Ma. to Benjamin H. Fish, Sr. and Ruth (Heywood) Fish. He was predeceased by his wife Anna (Wilson) Fish, his daughter Elaine Waterman and his...

Benjamen F. Aleks

Benjamen F. Aleks

Sep 12, 2012

Benjamen F. Aleks 1916 โ€“ 2012 LONGMEADOW โ€“ Benjamen F. Aleks, 96, died Wednesday September 12, 2012 at home surrounded by his family. Born June 25, 1916 in South Boston, he was the loving son of Baltzar and Albina Aleksieiczuk. He graduated from Boston English High School in 1934 and attended Northeastern University. He was a World War II United...

Angela Lombardi

Angela Lombardi

Sep 11, 2012

Angela Lombardi 1970-2012 WEST SPRINGFIELD-Angela Lombardi passed away in Saugus, MA on September 11, 2012. She was born on July 18, 1970 to Nicola and Teresa Lombardi. A graduate of Elms College, she received a bachelor degree in nursing. She will be remembered as an exceptional nurse for her care and compassion. Her favorite pastime was to spend time with...

Judy J. Bryden

Judy J. Bryden

Sep 9, 2012

Judy J. Bryden 1942 โ€“ 2012 WEST SPRINGFIELD โ€“ Judy J. (Cremonti) Bryden, 69, died Sunday at home surrounded by her loving family. Judy was born in Springfield and has lived in West Springfield all her life. She was active with her sons in West Springfield Sports, serving as a Hockey Mom, Gridiron Mom, Baseball Mom and Wrestling Mom. A...

Eleanor C. Nemes

Eleanor C. Nemes

Sep 8, 2012

Eleanor (Curtin) Nemes 1928 โ€“ 2012 WEST SPRINGFIELD โ€“ Eleanor (Curtin) Nemes passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at Baystate Medical Center. She left peacefully and surrounded by her beloved family. Eleanor was born October 23, 1928 in New York City to Cornelius and Delia Curtin. She was a resident of West Springfield from 1971-2012 and most recently, lived...

Edward J. Lebeau

Edward J. Lebeau

Sep 5, 2012

Edward J. LeBeau 1929-2012 WEST WARREN-Edward J. LeBeau, 83, died peacefully Wednesday surrounded by his family. He was born and raised in Springfield before moving to West Warren 44 years ago. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and retired from the United States Postal Service. Edward was predeceased by his wife Grace (Dries) LeBeau in 1983. He...

Patricia A. Wheeler

Patricia A. Wheeler

Sep 5, 2012

Patricia A. Wheeler 1925 โ€“ 2012 WEST SPRINGFIELD โ€“ Patricia A. Wheeler, 87 of Laurence Drive died Wednesday in Mercy Hospital. Patricia was born in Springfield and has lived in West Springfield for the past 48 years. She worked as an Accountant for several businesses in the area and was a longtime communicant of Sacred Heart Church in Springfield. She...

Victor H. Walz

Victor H. Walz

Sep 4, 2012

Victor H. Walz 1919 - 2012 SPRING HILL, FL-Victor H. Walz, 92, passed away on Sept. 4, 2012. He is survived by his beloved wife, Ruth of 66 years; a son, Randy L. Walz, Sr. and daughter, Diane L. Yatroussis; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his son, Glen R. Walz. Victor was a...

David Ralph Briggs

David Ralph Briggs

Sep 2, 2012

David R. Briggs PITTSFIELD-David R. Briggs, 55, passed away Sunday Sept. 2, 2012 after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Richard and Joan Briggs. David graduated STCC and in recent years worked for the Veteran's Administration in Leeds and most recently for Soldier On in Pittsfield. David was a proud veteran of the US Navy. He...

Pauline Emily Pomerleau

Pauline Emily Pomerleau

Sep 1, 2012

Pauline Pomerleau 1929-2012 PORT ORANGE. FL โ€“ Pauline E. (Seney) Pomerleau, 84, died September 1, 2012 at her son's home here. Born on March 24, 1928 in Holyoke to the late Eugene and Annie (Shingles) Seney, she was a 1945 graduate of Holyoke High School. In 1951 she married the love of her life, the late Gaston H. Pomerleau, and...

Sara E. Vincelette

Sara E. Vincelette

Aug 31, 2012

Sara E. Vincelette 1992 โ€“ 2012 WEST SPRINGFIELD - Sara Elizabeth Vincelette, 20, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2012. She was born in Springfield, MA on August 14, 1992 and lived in West Springfield most of her life. She attended West Springfield schools and was a graduate of West Springfield High School. While in High School, she was a...

John Francis Huckins

John Francis Huckins

Aug 29, 2012

John F. Huckins Jr. 1932 โ€“ 2012 Chesterfield โ€“ John F. Huckins Jr., 80, died Wednesday at home surrounded by his loving family. John was born in Springfield, the son of the late John F. and Lucy (Laurie) Huckins. He grew up in West Springfield, lived in Easthampton 32 years, before moving to Chesterfield 12 years ago. He graduated from...

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