Feb 28, 2021

Edward A. Jamgochian

1953 – 2021

Southwick –

Edward "Al" Jamgochian, 67, died Sunday morning peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Al was born in Springfield, grew up in East Springfield and lived in Feeding Hills before moving to Southwick a few years ago. He worked for Kraft Food Service for...

Feb 28, 2021

Dorothy M. Bushey

1930 – 2021

West Springfield – Dorothy M. (Bingham) Bushey, 90, died peacefully at home Sunday evening. Dorothy was born in Agawam and has lived in West Springfield and Springfield most of her life.  She worked as a seamstress/presser for Belmont Laundry for many years and later worked in childcare.  Her husband,...

Feb 26, 2021

Randall D. Fyfe

1964 – 2021

West Springfield – Randall D. Fyfe, 56, died peacefully Friday afternoon at home. Randy was born in Syracuse, NY and has lived in West Springfield since the age of 5. He worked at AutoZone in West Side as an Auto Parts Specialist. He enjoyed his...

Feb 24, 2021

Joanne M. (Brown) Mayer, 62, died Thursday February 24 th at home. She was born in Springfield, daughter of the late Robert and Joan Brown and has lived in Springfield all her life. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and loved to do her puzzles and play on her phone. She leaves her husband David Mayer, her...

Feb 22, 2021

Kenneth T. Kamyk

1962 – 2021

Agawam – Kenneth T. Kamyk, 58, died Monday as a result of an accident at work.  Kenny was born in Holyoke, the son of Walter and Joan (Frost) Kamyk.  He grew up in Agawam and has lived here all his life.  He was a fork-lift operator and had worked...

Feb 19, 2021

Dave Powell, 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 19, 2021 at the Soldiers' Home in Holyoke after a two year battle with cancer.  Born June 18, 1937 in Rutland, Vermont to the late Thomas and Marie (Garant) Powell, Dave lived most of his early life in Connecticut where he joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1955, serving four...

Feb 19, 2021

Hockey in heaven just got a lot more interesting due to the unexpected yet peaceful passing of Francis S. Pycko, Jr.  "PIKE, Fran, Franny, Frankie" (3.16.1956-2.19.2021) on Friday, February 19, 2021 in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Francis leaves behind the love of his life, Kimberly (son Nick, granddaughter Lucia) who, for the last 23 years, has been by his side -...

Feb 19, 2021

Claudio Cardaropoli, 69. God saw you getting tired, a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around you, and he whispered, "come to me." Claudio passed away 2/19/2021. He was born in Bracigliano, Italy, son of the late Luigi and Annunziata (Ferrentino) Cardaropoli.  He was a graduate of Western New England College and spent many years...

Feb 17, 2021

Earl Rivers

1926 – 2021

Agawam – Earl Rivers, 94, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Earl was born in Agawam, son of the late Levi and Amelia (LaMontagne) Rivers and has lived here his entire life. He worked at the United States Armory in Springfield and later retired from Sweet Life,...

Feb 16, 2021

Patricia (Pat) Ann Murphy of Springfield passed away peacefully at Mercy Hospital on February 16, 2021. Pat was born on January 12, 1938 in Springfield, Mass. She was preceded in death by her parents John Patrick Murphy and Evelyn Ford Murphy. Pat worked for the Springfield School Department for 30 years at the Onward With Learning (OWL) center at...

Feb 16, 2021

Bernard M. Paine Jr., 79, died suddenly Tuesday morning surrounded by his loving family.  Bernie was born and raised in Springfield and has lived in Agawam for the past 58 years.  He worked as a letter carrier for the United States Post Office 30 years before retiring in 2005.  He was a member of the MAWAGA Sporting Club, the...

Feb 16, 2021

David M. Brown

1963 – 2021

Agawam – David M. Brown, 57, of Agawam, MA unexpectedly passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 just a day after the love of his life, his partner Debbie Simons, passed the day after Valentine's Day.  David was born and raised in West Springfield, He loved being a Campus Police...

Feb 11, 2021

James E. Bottom (Jimbo), 82, peacefully passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021. Jim was born in Niagara Falls, NY and attended local schools. Jim is survived by his partner, Darlene Sandstrom, Darlene's daughter Kari, granddaughter Arianna (Ori) and Bueller the cat of Feeding Hills, MA and several nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded by his Father Gordon Bottom, Mother...

Feb 9, 2021

Jose A. Garcia

1936 – 2021

Springfield – Jose A. Garcia, 84, died peacefully Tuesday afternoon in Mercy Medical Center.  Jose was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, lived in New York before moving to Springfield in 1975.  He was a retired Counselor for the Gandara Mental Health Center in Springfield.  He leaves...

Feb 7, 2021

Mary Ann (Socker) Brown, 77, died Sunday February 7th. She was born in Springfield, daughter of the late Edward and Jane (Saj) Socker and lived her entire life in West Springfield. She loved the Rhode Island beaches and truly enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She leaves her loving husband of 56 years James Brown, three daughters Mary Jane...

Feb 1, 2021

Philip W. Gumlaw, 89, was born in West Springfield and died peacefully on Monday February 1st. He is predeceased by his wife Lorrie Egan Gumlaw and his brother, Terrence Gumlaw, and leaves daughters: Terrie Morgan of Wolfeboro, NH, Tracie Zambelli of Springfield, MA, and Cindy Coppola of Agawam, MA. His sister-in-law, Norma Gumlaw, resides in West Springfield.  Bill also...

Feb 1, 2021

Eugene E. Fitzgerald Jr., 88, died Monday morning at home surrounded by his loving family.  Gene was born in Springfield and lived in West Springfield all his life.  He was a self-employed master Mason and was well known in the area for his professional skills and his gregarious personality.  A Korean War Veteran, he was a former District 7...

Jan 30, 2021

Alexander R. Gearing

1998 – 2021

Westfield – Alexander R. Gearing, 22, died unexpectedly Saturday in Vermont while away on a ski getaway with his friends.  Alex was born in Springfield and has lived in Westfield all his life.  He graduated from Westfield High School and recently received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance...

Jan 29, 2021

Norman "Norm" Ringuette

August 29, 1932 – January 29, 2021

Son of the late Gregoire and Leonide Ringuette, Norman was lively and enthusiastic with a profound love for dancing, gardening and golf. His garden always produced an abundance of the most delicious fruits and vegetables and he always shared them...

Jan 28, 2021

Alfredo Fuentes

1945 – 2021

Springfield – Alfredo Fuentes, 75, died peacefully Thursday evening.  Alfredo was born on February 24, 1945 in Puerto Rico to Bernardino and Amparo (Alicea) Fuentes. He came to Springfield in 1965. He worked at Abdow's Big Boy Restaurant for 30 years before retiring, moved to PR for several years, and...