Jul 13, 2023

Shirley K. Driscoll

1928 – 2023

West Springfield – Shirley K. (Parker) Driscoll, 95, passed away peacefully Thursday morning at home surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born in Springfield, to the late Augustus and Julia (Daniels) Parker.  She grew up in West Springfield and graduated from Cowing High School in 1946.  She worked...

Jul 12, 2023

Jill C. Shinners

1964 – 2023

West Springfield – Jill C. Shinners 58, died peacefully Wednesday afternoon surrounded by her loving family.  Jill was born in Holyoke and lived in West Springfield all her life.  She was a 1982 graduate of West Springfield High School and received her bachelor's degree in 1986 from Marist College...

Jul 10, 2023

Roy E. Beusee

1941 – 2023

West Springfield – Roy E. "Joe" Beusee, 82 died peacefully Monday evening surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born and educated in Springfield, graduating from Commerce High School.  He attended Westfield State College and has raised his family and lived in West Springfield for the past 60 years.  ...

Jul 10, 2023

Dorothy M. (O'Brien) Wojnicki, 91, entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 10, 2023 at home.  Born in West Springfield, daughter of the late William and Bertha (Martin) O'Brien, she graduated from West Springfield High School and lived in Feeding Hills for over sixty years.  Dorothy had worked as a clothes designer for the former Tucker Garments...

Jul 8, 2023

George D. Quaglia, who died July 8, 2023, (pictured here with his beloved wife Elsie) was born in Springfield MA, April 30th,1945 to Frederick Quaglia and Edna (Quaglia née Couch) Condino. He is predeceased by his Wife Elsie (Loudfoot née Carter) Quaglia, sister Rose Altieri, and brother Alphonso Condino. He is survived by his sons, Angelo and...

Jul 7, 2023

Valentin Gonzalez, 80, entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 7, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.  Born in Cidra, Puerto Rico, he moved to Springfield in 1974.  He worked as a laborer and enjoyed baseball, softball, boxing and playing dominos.  He leaves his wife of fifty-six years, Josefina (Lopez) Gonzalez, two sons, Angel Gonzalez of...

Jul 5, 2023

Zoe Wallis passed away at 98 years old on July 5, 2023 at 12:30am after a prolonged struggle with congestive heart failure.  Zoe's heart was filled with care and love for our Earth.  She was a gifted editor-a wordsmith.  Then she dedicated her life as a therapist to helping people reprogram their minds and live wholly.  She...

Jul 5, 2023

Martha M. Kisser

1924 – 2023

West Springfield – Martha (Matchett) Kisser, 99, died Wednesday evening surrounded by her loving family and caregivers.  Martha was born in Chicopee, grew up in Springfield and moved to West Springfield in 1965.  She graduated from Commerce High School and worked for many years as the executive secretary for...

Jul 2, 2023

Linda J. Sheehan, 73, died Sunday, July 2, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Springfield, October 30, 1949, daughter of the late Ralph Tortoriello, Jr. and Barbara Codling.  She worked at Stop and Shop for many years before retiring to care for family members.  She enjoyed many family trips to the beach and loved Neil...

Jul 2, 2023

Joyce A. Saimeri

1933 – 2023

West Springfield – Joyce A. (Cignoni) Saimeri, 89, died peacefully Sunday morning surrounded by her loving family.  Joyce was born and raised in Springfield, the daughter of Ernest and Margaret (Cullen) Cignoni and moved to West Springfield in 1964. She met the "love of her life", Salvatore Saimeri, in...

Jul 1, 2023

Robert A. Aversa Sr., 84, peacefully passed away on July 1, 2023. He was born in Springfield Massachusetts on August 18, 1938 to the late Carmen and Gladys Aversa. Robert spent the majority of his life in Agawam before eventually settling in Ware in 1993. Robert is survived by his wife of 41 years, Judith E. (Corbett)...

Jun 24, 2023

Denis J. Boissonneault, 58, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at home. Born in Holyoke, he lived in West Springfield most of his life and was a 1984 graduate of West Springfield High School.  Denis had worked as a tow truck operator for Mascaro Towing, Red's Towing and he also had worked for Valvoline.  ...

Jun 21, 2023

Quentin (Chuck) C. Epaul, Sr., 89, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 in Baystate Medical Center.  Born in Springfield, he was the son of the late Carlos and Rita (Willett) Epaul.  He moved to Westfield in 1956 where he and his wife raised their family. He moved to Agawam in 2019. He enjoyed many...

Jun 18, 2023

Ruben J. Calo, 82, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 18, 2023.  Born in Río Pedras, Puerto Rico, he moved to Springfield forty-nine years ago.  Ruben worked as a carpenter for over forty years for the Carpenters Union Local 108, retiring in 2005.  He was an avid gardener and had a green thumb.  He leaves his...

Jun 15, 2023

Kimberly L. (Minor) Flematti, 45, passed away June 15, 2023 after a courageous battle with an aggressive form of cancer. She was born on June 11, 1978 to Linda (Squires) Minor and the late Robert Minor. Kim worked as a Life Coach Activities Coordinator for Viability Inc. in Springfield. She was a kind, honest and loving person...

Jun 14, 2023

John W. Henchey Jr., 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. He was born in Winchendon, MA, on February 17, 1936, he was the son of the late John W. Sr., and Johanna (Moriarty) Henchey. John was also predeceased by two sisters, Fern Knight and Catherine Lorenz, his wife of 60 loving years, Judith A....

Jun 12, 2023

Milagros "Terry" Rodriguez, 63, entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 12, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT.  Born in Manhattan, NY and raised in Brooklyn, she was the daughter of José J. and the late Minerva (Quiñones) Rodriguez and the late Luis Cruz. In 1979, Terry moved to Springfield to start a family with...

Jun 7, 2023

Alice R. (Wauzenski) Dennis, 96, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.  Born in the former town of Prescott, MA, now under the Quabbin Reservoir, daughter of the late Adam and Frances (Bobeck) Wauzenzki, she grew up in Shutesbury. She moved to Springfield and then moved to Agawam in 1980. Alice worked for many years...

Jun 4, 2023

Peter John Kalmakis of Gloucester, formerly of West Springfield, died peacefully on June 4, 2023.

Born in Chicopee, Mass on June 9, 1924, he was the son of the late John and Kaliope (Delakis) Kaloroumakis, the fourth child in a family of eight children. His wife of 56 years, Bessie (Galiatsos) Kalmakis, died in 2007....

Jun 3, 2023

Kathleen M. (Brown) Cardinale, affectionately known as Kathy, Mom, Gram, and Aunt Kay, died peacefully Saturday, June 3, 2023. Born in Springfield, daughter of the late Charles H. and Mary (Quinn) Brown, she grew up in Springfield and was a 1955 graduate of Technical High School. Kathy exemplified what it meant to be a hard worker, raising...