Apr 30, 2021

Christopher Joseph Dudley, 43, of Ludlow, Massachusetts, passed away without warning on Friday, April 30 th , 2021. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts to Dennis and Joanne Dudley, he remained a lifelong resident of Ludlow, graduating from Ludlow High School and working in the area, primarily in construction.

Christopher's most treasured accomplishment was his daughter, Madison Noelle Dudley,...

Apr 29, 2021

Heaven received another angel on Thursday, April 29, 2021. Dolores A. (Borgatti) Reed, 94, passed away peacefully while under the care of her children, Ricky and Debbie. Born in Springfield, daughter of the late Ettore and Mary (Rosso) Borgatti, she was a lifelong resident of Agawam and a graduate of Agawam High School. She worked in the cafeteria at...

Apr 29, 2021

AGAWAM – John A. Moccia, Sr., 91, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 29, 2021 in Mercy Medical Center.  Born in Agawam, son of the late Carl and Pasqualena (DiDonato) Moccia, he was a lifelong resident of Agawam.  John worked as a heavy equipment operator for over thirty years for Kudlic Brothers Construction Company.  He worked until he...

Apr 29, 2021

Edward Driscoll, 99, passed peacefully surrounded by family Thursday, April 29th. Edward was born in Springfield, to the late William P. and Anna (Regnault) Driscoll. Ed worked as a Bricklayer and was recognized for 75 years of membership in the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers. Edward was a veteran of WWII, and honorably discharged from the U.S...

Apr 29, 2021

Margaret M. (Patuano) Battista, 66, died peacefully Thursday surrounded by her loving family. Margaret was born in Springfield, grew up in the Six Corners neighborhood and moved to West Springfield in 1988. She worked as a para-professional for the Cowing School in West Springfield. Margaret was a communicant of St. Thomas the Apostle Church and volunteered at the Cancer...

Apr 29, 2021

Gloria D. (Baker) Mango, 91, died Thursday at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born at home in Richmond, Kentucky the second of ten children to the late Reuben and Virginia (Pearson) Baker. She was affectionately known by her large extended KY family as Deannie. After marriage to her late husband of 70 years, Michael Mango, they...

Apr 28, 2021

Lisa J. Holloway, 47, died peacefully Wednesday morning at Massachusetts General Hospital. Lisa was born in Springfield, MA, the daughter of Clyde Simpson and the late Madeline (Bencivenni) Simpson. She lived in Agawam her entire life. She worked for Mass Mutual and Unicode as a Senior Claims Examiner. A loving wife and mother, she leaves her husband of 26...

Apr 24, 2021

AGAWAM – Norma (Longley) Tower, 76, sadly passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2021.  She was born in Springfield on Nov. 15, 1944 to the late Charles and Alice (Bailey) Longley. Norma was a 1962 graduate of West Springfield High School and was active in the Rainbow Girls in her teenage years.  She went on to get a Business...

Apr 24, 2021

AGAWAM – Anna (Manna) Di Santi, 83, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Fano, Province of Pesaro, Italy, daughter of the late Primo and Allegrina (Girolametti) Manna, she came to the United States in 1972 and lived in West Springfield before moving to Agawam in 1980.  Anna...

Apr 20, 2021

Ronald E. Longley

1949 – 2021

Feeding Hills – Ronald E. Longley, 71, died peacefully at home Tuesday morning surrounded by his loving family. Ron was born in Springfield, MA, growing up in West Springfield before moving to Minnesota to be with his future wife, Sheila. He moved back...

Apr 18, 2021

Eileenmari Leclerc passed away on Saturday after several years of illness. Born September 23, 1964 she grew up in Chicopee after her parents Francis J. Rice and Elizabeth Rice (Mulvahill) relocated from Holyoke, MA.  Eileenmari attended St. Patrick's Elementary School, and then Holyoke Catholic Highschool (Class of 82).  She attended College of Our Lady of the Elms and then...

Apr 18, 2021

Loving mother, grandmother, and Aunt Shirley Lavigne, 91, said her last goodbye on Sunday, 4/18, at Mt. Saint Vincent. Lifelong resident of Springfield, daughter of late John and Una (Provost) Lamier. Shirley is predeceased by her loving husband Francis; brothers, Ralph and Gerald Lamier; and children, Cheryl, Brian, Francis, Lawrence, and Wayne Lavigne. She leaves behind her 5 sons,...

Apr 18, 2021

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that.  Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that."  John C. Giordano, 59, was granted access to the eternal slumber on Sunday, April 18 th , 2021. His parents Giuseppe and Jane gave John the tools, early in life, which helped him become a master Carpenter, devoted brother,...

Apr 16, 2021

William Proakis, 86, passed on Friday April 16, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.  William was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, son of the late Constantine and Angela (Komastakis) Proakis.  William served in the U.S. Army and was a graduate of American International College.  He enjoyed going to all the Alumni games and was a devoted Red...

Apr 16, 2021

Evelyn (Shea) Foley, 92, formerly of Parkside Street, Springfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 16, 2021, at Keystone Commons.  Evelyn was born in Springfield, the daughter of the late Eugene and Delia (Russell) Shea. She began her career in the business office at Chain Belt, Chicopee, and later worked in the business offices of Forbes & Wallace, and...

Apr 14, 2021

BAGLEY, Marguerite A. (Chapla), 90, of Holyoke, MA, formerly of West Springfield, MA, Boston, MA, Pompano Beach, FL and North Andover, MA, passed away on April 14, 2021 after a brief illness at MissionCare in Holyoke, MA.  She was born in Holyoke, MA, and graduated from the Holyoke Hospital School of Nursing. Marguerite was predeceased by her husband Joseph...

Apr 13, 2021

Judith A. Santinello

Judy Santinello, age 66 passed away on Monday April 13, 2021 due to complications from dementia. She is survived by her husband Bruce A. Fields. Judy and her husband met over 30 years ago and spent many years enjoying their second home in Townsend, Vermont, traveling to Cape Cod, and enjoying motorcycle swap meets...

Apr 10, 2021

James Michael Fyfe, 36, joined his Dad in his final resting place on Saturday evening. James was born in Holyoke, son of Carol and Randall Fyfe. He was a graduate of West Springfield High School and went on to be an HVAC Installer and Sheet Metal Fabricator for Fletch-Air alongside his lifelong colleague and friend, Calvin Fletcher. He enjoyed...

Apr 8, 2021

Charles "Charlie" F. Raymond, aged 87, died at his home in Westfield on Thurs. April 8, 2021.  Born in Springfield on Sept. 16, 1933, he was the only son of Blanche M. (Smith) Raymond and Charles Gilman Raymond. Raised by his mother, Charlie (also fondly known as Daddy, Pepe, Gramp, and the "Cookie Monster") grew up in Springfield and...

Apr 8, 2021

Diane J. (Sasen) Baldyga passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 8, 2021. She was born in Springfield, daughter of the late Joseph and Mona Sasen. A graduate of Cathedral High School, she also had a degree in Interior Decorating and was a graduate of the Frasier School of Modeling. Diane worked as a secretary at the Samuel Black Company...