Jul 18, 2024

Timothy A. Slate

2007 – 2024

Westfield, MA – Timothy Andrew Slate, 17, tragically passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Born in Springfield on June 1, 2007, he was the beloved son of Michael and Leslie (Lattanzio) Slate. Timmy attended St. Thomas the Apostle Elementary School in West Springfield, South Middle School in Westfield,...

Jul 15, 2024

Jean C. (Braica) Ceccarini, 97, entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 15, 2024.  Born in Springfield, daughter of the late James and Mary (Kirkpatrick) Braica, she moved to Agawam in 1948 and was previously a communicant of St. Anthony Church and presently a communicant of Sacred Heart Church.  She was predeceased by her husband, Renzo T....

Jul 11, 2024

Irene (Presh) Schuh, 86, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2024. She was born on June 21, 1938 in Ludlow, MA and grew up in West Springfield, MA.  She was a graduate of West Springfield High School and received her bachelors degree from St. Lawrence College and her M.B.A for Columbia University.  After college she settled in...

Jul 10, 2024

Peter L. Morgan, 77, passed peacefully on the evening of Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Peter was born in Springfield and lived his life in his beloved town of West Springfield. He graduated from West Springfield High School in 1964. Following two years at Andover College, he was drafted into the United States Army and was deployed to Vietnam from...

Jul 5, 2024

Tina M. (Parent) Cote, 68, entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 5, 2024 peacefully at home.  Born in Springfield, daughter of the late Fernand and Gloria (Haney) Parent. She lived in Springfield most of her life and was a graduate of Commerce High School. Tina worked as a medical receptionist at local doctors offices. She enjoyed...

Jul 5, 2024

James W. Coakley, 66,  passed away with loved ones by his side on July 5, 2024. James was a long time employee of the City of Springfield's Park Department . If you had happened to go to Forest Park , he would greet you with "What's up?" or better yet, "Where's my coffee?" Jimmy loved his family...

Jul 1, 2024

Paul William Randall, 80, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024, at home. Paul was born November 28, 1943, in Potsdam, NY, son of the late Frank and Ivalue (Spring) Randall and was a 1961 graduate of Parishville-Hopkinton Central School.  After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and was a Vietnam War veteran. After leaving...

Jun 23, 2024

Linda L. (Cocchi) Allen, 76, and long-time resident of Feeding Hills, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, June 23, 2024. Linda was born in Springfield on November 25, 1947, and was the daughter of the late Joseph P. and Lena T. (Cattoni) Cocchi.  Linda was a 1965 graduate of Commerce High School, in Springfield. After...

Jun 23, 2024

Gloria (Martinez) Baez, 82, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 23, 2024.  Born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Pablo Martinez and Mercedes Zayas. She lived in Springfield for over sixty years. She worked at Baystate Medical Center for over twenty years before her retirement.  She was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church.  ...

Jun 21, 2024

Shaun A. Mann

1991 – 2024

WEST SPRINGFIELD – Shaun A. Mann, 32, died suddenly 0n June 21, 2024. Shaun was born in Springfield on October 11, 1991, beloved son of Andrew "Gumper" P. Mann and the late Kimberly A. Mann. He is predeceased by his paternal grandparents Stanley Mann Sr. and Ada Mann. He...

Jun 19, 2024

Robert C. Kopinsky, 83, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center.  Born in Springfield, son of the late Frank and Rosalie (Yelinek) Kopinsky, he grew up in West Springfield and was a 1959 graduate of West Springfield High School.  He moved to Westfield in 2016.  Robert was a Commercial Heat Treater...

Jun 19, 2024

Linda Dianne Depalo, died Wednesday, June 19, 2024 in Florida after a short illness.  Born in Springfield, daughter of the late Thomas P. Sr., and Catherine Ann (Melle) Depalo.  She was also predeceased by her brother, Thomas P. Depalo, Jr. in 2021.  An avid singer, Linda took voice lessons as a child and acted in musical productions at Agawam...

Jun 18, 2024

Victoria L. (LaBrecque) Lindsay, 66, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at home.  Born in Marion, Indiana, daughter of the late Albert and Alberta (Cochran) LaBrecque, she lived most of her life in Chicopee, moving to Agawam in 2020.  She was predeceased by a son, Trever Pecor, Jr.  She leaves two daughters and their...

Jun 17, 2024

Frank Delapa, 93, entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 17, 2024 in Boca Raton, FL. Born in Springfield, son of the late Dominic and Rose (Cozzella) Delapa, he lived in Agawam for many years and wintered in Pompano Beach, FL.  Frank was the retired owner of Ben Franklin Manufacturing Company in Agawam.  He loved playing cards,...

Jun 17, 2024

Regina Mary (Battles) Griffin born to the late Mary Ellen (Sullivan) and Bernard P. Battles in Springfield on February 11, 1930, was called home unexpectedly but peacefully on June 17, 2024. Raised in the Hungry Hill section, she graduated from Cathedral High School in 1948. She spent her adult life in a wonderful house in East Springfield, bought new...

Jun 14, 2024

Caroline B. (Hartig) Dion, 99, entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 14, 2024.  Born in West Springfield, daughter of the late Edward and Jennie Mae (O'Brien) Hartig, she was a lifelong resident.  Caroline enjoyed working as a bookkeeper for American Saw for many years.  She was active in the Church of the Good Shepherd where she...

Jun 14, 2024

Shaun R. Galway, 73, entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 14, 2024 at home surrounded by his family.  Born in Bristol, Connecticut, son of the late Robert and Claire (Sheldon) Galway, he grew up in Bristol and was a 1969 graduate of Bristol Eastern High School.  He also attended Wagner College and the University of Massachusetts...

Jun 13, 2024

Nancy A. Rodgers, 80, passed away June 13, 2024. She was born on August 19, 1943 to the late Anthony and Mary Della Giustina. Nancy worked for many years in the area as a data entry/bookkeeper. She enjoyed her trips to the casino and spending time with her family and friends. She leaves her three sons; Walter Rodgers Jr.,...

Jun 12, 2024

Patricia A. (Stasiak) DeGray, 78, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.  Born in Chicopee, daughter of the late John and Sadie (Samko) Stasiak, she lived in Springfield for many years before moving to East Longmeadow.  Patricia worked for F.W. Sickles in Chicopee and years later as a school bus driver for the City of...

Jun 10, 2024

Enid Millan, 44, entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 10, 2024 in Baystate Medical Center.  Born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, she lived in the Chicopee and Springfield most of her life. Enid loved dancing.  She was predeceased by her father, Victor J. Millan and a daughter, Milagros Millan in 2000.  She leaves two sons, Isaiah Millan...