Oct 21, 2024

James T. Clifford, 75, entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 21, 2024.  He was born in Springfield, son of the late Oscar J. and Jean (Miles) Clifford, lived in Feeding Hills but spent most of his life in Agawam.  Jim and his wife, Therese (Moriarty) Clifford met each other in Agawam in August of 1985 and married on...

Oct 16, 2024

Stanley J. Ferris, Jr., 58, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Springfield, son of the late Stanley J. and Mary (Guertin) Ferris, he grew up in Springfield and was a graduate of Putnam High School.  Stanley worked in the construction industry for over twenty years and...

Oct 9, 2024

Don N. Breveleri, 79, passed away October 9, 2024. He was born in Springfield on June 16, 1945 to the late Marfeso and Catherine "Vi" (Plazzo) Breveleri. Don proudly served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He worked in sales throughout the area for many years. Don was a member of the Pioneer Valley Sportsmen's Club and...

Oct 8, 2024

Thomas F. Stasiak, 74, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center.  Born in Springfield, son of the late John and Sadie (Samko) Stasiak, he grew up in Springfield and was a graduate of Springfield Technical High School.  Thomas was a retired security guard for Liberty Security.  He was also a member...

Oct 2, 2024

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Helynmarie (Caron) Dupelle.  She left us on October 2, 2024 at 99 years. She was born in Huntington, MA daughter of the late Edward and Helen (Donahue) Caron, and graduated from Huntington High School  Helyn was co-owner with her husband of Dupelle's Variety in Huntington, MA.  She was...

Sep 30, 2024

Veronika Trajkovski

1941 – 2024

West Springfield – Veronika Trajkovski, 83, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Veronika was born in Bitola, Yugoslavia and came to the United States in 1968 so her and Petar could build a better life for their family. She worked 40 years as a book binder for...

Sep 29, 2024

Daniel M. Romano, 55, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center.  Born in Springfield, he was a 1987 graduate of West Springfield High School and worked for over twenty years for Ted Ondrick's Trucking Company.  He lived in Agawam for over twenty years.  He was predeceased by his mother, Sandra (Lewis)...

Sep 26, 2024

Chester, VT – Ann Frances (Cavanaugh) Connors, 88, died peacefully Thursday morning surrounded by her loving family.  Ann was born in Springfield, the daughter of the late Thomas and Anna (Devlin) Cavanaugh.  She was a lifelong resident of West Springfield until she and her husband moved in 2022 to Vermont so they could be closer to their...

Sep 24, 2024

James Stanley Wachala, Sr., "Jim Wachala" passed away September 24, 2024 at home with his family. Jim was born in Chicopee in 1941, graduated from Chicopee High School as an all-Western Mass football guard. He attended Holyoke Community College and worked as a salesman where he sold draperies, upholstery fabric and window treatments for the Andrew Dutton...

Sep 13, 2024

Robert A. Peters, 85, entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 13, 2024 in Baystate Medical Center.  Born in Hartford, son of the late Peter J. and Alice (Richards) Peters, he lived in West Springfield for over fifty years.  Robert was the owner of the former Peter's Tool and Mold Company in West Springfield.  He was a...

Sep 6, 2024

Joseph R. Amato, 92, entered into eternal rest peacefully on Friday, September 6, 2024 at home. Born in West Springfield, son of the late Louis and Ida (Passerini) Amato, he was a graduate of Springfield Classical High School.  He then went on to American International College and  Westfield State College.  Joseph was an elementary school teacher in...

Sep 5, 2024

Gary L. Gasperack, 78, of West Springfield, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after a hard-fought battle with cancer.  He was born in Springfield, MA on January 3, 1946, to the late Grace and Rudolf Gasperack of West Springfield. Gary was a 1964 graduate of West Springfield High School and a 1968 graduate...

Sep 1, 2024

Shirley M. (McKenzie), Manferdini, 98, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at Mercy Medical Center.  Born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Lyman and Julia (Kennedy) McKenzie, she was a lifelong resident of the Hungry Hill section of Springfield and was a 1944 graduate of Cathedral High School.  Shirley had worked at the former...

Aug 31, 2024

Marie E. (Campbell) Howe, 76, entered into rest on Saturday, August 31, 2024. Born in Springfield, daughter of the late Arthur and Lucille (Linthwaite) Campbell, she was born in Springfield and lived in West Springfield for many years.  Marie had worked for Ludlow Technical Products in Chicopee and also Friendly's in Wilbraham.  She enjoyed spending time with her family,...

Aug 27, 2024

Joseph A. Pieciak , Jr., 59 passed away August 27, 2024. He was a life long resident of West Springfield and a 1983  graduate of West Springfield High School. Joseph had worked for over thirty years as an engineer for Olympic Manufacturing in Agawam . He was predeceased by his mother, Cheryl (Hills) Pieciak, his wife, Dawn Reale whom...

Aug 24, 2024

Cristina Rosado

1946 – 2024

West Springfield – Cristina (Ortiz) Rosado, 77 died peacefully Saturday evening surrounded by her loving family.  Cristina was born in Cidra, Puerto Rico, one of nine children of the late Eleuterio and Julia Rodriguez Ortiz.  She grew up in Puerto Rico and lived in Springfield before moving to West Springfield...

Aug 24, 2024

West Springfield – Joseph W. Parillo, 64, died peacefully Saturday evening, August 24, 2024 surrounded by his family. Joe was born in Springfield, son of the late Luigi and Bernadette (Landry) Parillo, and has lived in West Springfield most of his life. A 1978 graduate of West Springfield High School, he received his Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree in...

Aug 24, 2024

Bruce Edward Ruddock, 63, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield, our beloved brother was preceded in death by his sister Judith and her husband Karol Krayeski, his brother David, and his loving parents Stephen and Alice (Hickland) Ruddock. Bruce is survived by his sisters: Barbara Link and her...

Aug 21, 2024

Frank J. Sunny, 78, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.  Born and raised in Beaver Falls, PA, and a graduate of Beaver Falls High School.  Frank went on to complete his education at Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri. He settled in Agawam in the early 1970's and as a licensed minister was a...

Aug 18, 2024

Jeannette E. (Besançon) West, 92, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 18, 2024.  Born in Pittsfield, she grew up in Chester and lived in Agawam for over sixty-five years.  Jeannette had worked for many years as a waitress at Dunkin Donuts in Agawam. She enjoyed doing ceramics and going to the beach.  She was predeceased by her husband,...