Oct 11, 2018

Edward J. O'Rourke

1937 – 2018

West Springfield – Edward J. O'Rourke, 81, died peacefully Thursday evening at home surrounded by his loving family.  Edward was born and raised in Springfield and has lived in West Springfield for the past 48 years.  He put himself through College and received his Law...

Oct 11, 2018

HOWARD J. WAILGUM SR.

1924 – 2018

Howard J. Wailgum SR, 94 passed on Thursday at home surrounded by his loving family. Howard was born and raised in Holyoke MA., and has spent the last 67 years in South Hadley MA. He was a retired Vice President for Glendale Plastics. He...

Oct 9, 2018

Gerard (Jerry) Paul Connor, Jr., 76, of West Springfield, passed away peacefully at home on October 9, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Springfield, MA, son of Gerard Paul, Sr. and Mary (Terry) Connor, sister to Terry Andras. Jerry grew up in West Springfield and served in the Army from 1961-1963 and rose to the rank of...

Oct 7, 2018

Theodore "Ted" Athens

March 4, 1922 - October 7, 2018

Theodore Athens, age 96, died peacefully in his residence, on Sunday, October 7, 2018; surrounded by the care and comfort of family and friends. Those that knew and loved him called him "Hun," "Ted," "Dad," "Papou," "Papouli," or "Teddy." Having been referred to...

Oct 7, 2018

Roland A. Pardee, 70, died Sunday at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Pittsfield, son of the late Arthur and Florence (Robinson) Pardee, grew up in West Springfield and lived in East Longmeadow for 30 years before moving to Springfield six years ago. He worked as a professional truck driver. He served in the U. S. Army. Roland...

Oct 6, 2018

Robert Jesse Swimm, 75, passed away unexpectedly on October 6th, 2018.  Born in Mars Hill, Maine, he was the son of the late Jesse and Beulah Swimm. Robert joined the US Airforce in 1961 and served as a Crew Chief and KC-135 aircraft mechanic at Westover Airforce Base until 1965.  After an...

Oct 6, 2018

Rosemarie (Berard) Grasso, 84, died Saturday in Heritage Hall Nursing Home. She was born in Springfield, daughter of the late Aimie and Mabel Berard, grew up in Hungry Hill and graduated from Cathedral High School. She attended Our Lady of the Rosary Church. Rosemarie was predeceased by her husband Andrew Grasso. She leaves two sons Glenn Ligenza and his...

Oct 5, 2018

Diane Marie (Farwell) Miller entered peacefully into eternal rest after a long and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by family, on Friday, October 5th. Diane was born June 14, 1958 to Caroline (Hoffman) and the late William Farwell in Springfield, MA. She was raised in the Agawam area before spending many years in Columbia, NJ, Austin, TX, and Chicago,...

Oct 5, 2018

Edward A. DiFiore, 89, of Springfield, passed away on October 5, 2018, at Blaire House of Worcester, with his family by his side. Born in Chelsea MA, son of Joseph and Jennie (Racca) DiFiore and loving brother to Nicki, Susan, Christopher, Carl and Herbie. Eddie grew up in Revere, MA,  and served as a Corporal in the Korean War....

Oct 3, 2018

Anna M. (Ricapito) Waterman, 86, died Wednesday October 3, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Springfield daughter of the late Ralph and Maria (Vona) Ricapito and has lived in Agawam for most of her life. She was a wonderful cook who had a feisty personality. What she loved most was spending time with her...

Oct 2, 2018

Phyllis M. Lalonde, 89, passed peacefully into Heaven in Holyoke, Massachusetts on October 2, 2018.  She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years John, in 2005.  Phyllis is survived by nine children: David J. Lalonde and his wife Sandy of Hampden; Paul G. Lalonde and his wife Tina of Amherst; Lee A. Lalonde and his wife Nancy of...

Oct 2, 2018

Anita L. (Bruso) Levesque, 72, of East Mountain Road died Tuesday in a local nursing home.  Anita was born in Springfield, daughter of the late Len and Rita Bruso, and lived in West Springfield her entire life before moving to Westfield 5 years ago.  She worked as a Home Health Aid for many years.  She leaves two sons William...

Oct 2, 2018

Westfield-Edward A. Varney, 58, died Tuesday, October 2, 2018 in Baystate Medical Center. He was born in New Britain, CT, son of the late Walter and Velta (Sparins) Varney and has lived 10 years in Westfield. He liked to travel, race auto cross with his wife and enjoyed building train models. Edward served in the Army from 1978 to 1981....

Oct 1, 2018

Maureen T. Lutat

1958 – 2018

West Springfield – Maureen T. (Shea) Lutat, 60, died peacefully at home Monday surrounded by her loving family. Maureen was born in Springfield and has lived in West Springfield most of her life.  She was a graduate of West Springfield High School and graduated magna cum laude from AIC...

Sep 29, 2018

Marjorie A. Greenough

1936 – 2018

AGAWAM – Marjorie A. (Magovern) Greenough, 80, died peacefully Saturday morning surrounded by her family.  Marjorie was born in Springfield, the daughter of the late John and Dorothy Magovern and has lived in Agawam her entire life.     A graduate of Agawam High School, she received her Teacher's degree from...

Sep 29, 2018

Robert F. Noret Jr.

1967 – 2018

West Springfield -Robert F. Noret Jr., 51, died Saturday in Mercy Hospital with his lifelong friend by his side. Bob was born in Springfield the middle child of Judith (Ryan) Noret and the late Robert F. Sr. He has lived in West Springfield his entire life.  He loved...

Sep 28, 2018

Priscilla S. Juke

1965 – 2018

West Springfield – Priscilla S. Juke, 53 of Park Ave. Court died Friday, September 28 th in Baystate Medical Center.  Priscilla was born in Springfield and has lived in West Springfield most of her life.  She was a graduate of West Springfield High School and...

Sep 28, 2018

Dorothy Buoniconti

1936 – 2018

West Springfield –

Dorothy (Bencivenni) Buoniconti, 82, died Friday evening in Baystate Medical Center.  Dorothy was born in Springfield, one of nine children to the late Joseph and Alice (Marsh) Bencivenni.  She lived in West Springfield most of her life.  She was a retired...

Sep 27, 2018

Rena B. Nicolau, 94 died peacefully at home on Thursday. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late John and Albina (Aube) Potyrala. She was raised and educated in Holyoke and lived there all her life. She enjoyed working in her garden, playing cards, watching game shows, and summers at the lake. She also took pleasure in spending...

Sep 27, 2018

Lilly C. (Gomes) Caron, 61, died September 27, 2018 at home. She is survived by Her husband David Caron, son Patrick, daughter April, brother Douglas Paul and seven grandchildren. The funeral service will be Saturday October 13 th at 1:30 pm at the West Springfield Curran-Jones Funeral Home. Calling hours will precede the service from 12pm to 1:30 pm....