Leon J Pernice
Jan 21, 2024
The Pernice family sadly announces the passing of LEON J. PERNICE (“LP”), surrounded by his loving family on January 21, 2024 at Mercy Hospital. Leon was 92 years old and until a few weeks before his passing, he worked diligently in the profession he loved – an Architect with great talent and vision at the helm of the Firm he...
Kayel Deangelis
Jan 19, 2024
Kayel G. DeAngelis, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and family. A proud member of the Army Reserves, Kayel, along with his brother, manufactured and sold custom furniture in NY for many years. He loved living life to it’s fullest, from having a horse farm to driving his pontoon boat on the lake in NH. He is survived...
James J Platanitis
Jan 18, 2024
James J. Platanitis, 82, of Feeding Hills, Mass., died on January 18, 2024. He was born in Holyoke, Mass., on July 11, 1941, to Peter and Lydia (Sikorski) Platanitis, and grew up in West Springfield, Mass. James attended West Springfield High School before going to work for the family restaurant, the Hickory Hearth. Notable workplaces included Sikorsky Aircraft, Hamilton Sundstrand,...
Brigid J Molloy
Jan 16, 2024
Brigid J. (Richardson) Molloy, 93, passed away Tuesday at Westfield Gardens. She was born October 27, 1930 in Dublin, Ireland to the late Brigit (Griffin) and Christopher Richardson, she was the 7th of 11 children. She spent most of her life in West Springfield. She was an active communicant at St. Thomas Church in West Springfield. She was a Eucharistic...
Donald G Wright
Jan 15, 2024
Donald Gardner Wright, born on February 28, 1927 in Springfield, Massachusetts, peacefully passed away on January 15, 2024 surrounded by his family. Donald, lovingly known as “The Duck,” grew up in Springfield where he graduated from Technical High School. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy during World War II, where his boxing career began. After the war,...
Margaret Mcclellan
Jan 15, 2024
Salem, OR - Margeret McClellan, long-time West Springfield resident passed away on January 15, 2024 in Salem. A Memorial Visitation is scheduled for 10:30am-12:30pm on July 20 at TOOMEY-O'BRIEN FUNERAL HOME, 1043 Westfield St., West Springfield, with a Funeral Service at 12:30. Interment will follow at St. Michaels Cemetery in Springfield.
Gary W Sherlaw
Jan 13, 2024
Gary W. Sherlaw, 82, died peacefully on Saturday January 13, 2024, with his wife Jean by his side. Gary was born in Westfield on November 11, 1941, to the late Lawrence V. and Marion (Peabody) Sherlaw. He was predeceased by his brother, Lawrence A. Sherlaw and his sister in law, Karen (Connie) Sherlaw. Gary will be sadly missed by his...
Sandra A Dennis
Jan 11, 2024
Sandra Rose Dennis, of Agawam, MA, born Assunta Rose Pacitti on August 15, 1931, died Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 92. Affectionately known as Sandy and later as Mimi, she was the daughter of Italian immigrants Antonio and Louise Pacitti (Guarini) who had thirteen children, nine of whom lived to adulthood; Sandra’s sisters Angela, Filomena, Margaret, Mary and Josephine and...
Louis R Germani
Jan 5, 2024
West Springfield, Louis R. Germani, 68, passed away January 5, 2024, at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born in Springfield, July 27, 1955, he was the son of the late Ralph and Angelica (Kiki) (Vaselacopoulos) Germani. Louie worked in the hospitality business all his life and was a manager for several local restaurants including Storrowton Tavern, The...
Esther L Lovotti
Jan 4, 2024
Esther Lillian Lovotti, 96, our sweet mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 4, 2024, in Agawam, Massachusetts. Reunited in heaven with her beloved husband, Carlo Lovotti, her parents, Anthony and Carmella Mercadante, and her brother, Gaetano (Uncle Guy) Mercadante, Esther leaves us with happy memories, iconic recipes, and a love of hummingbirds to forever remind...
John P Bartolucci
Jan 3, 2024
John P. Bartolucci 1944 - 2024 WEST SPRINGFIELD - John P. Bartolucci 79, passed away peacefully at his home in West Springfield, MA on Wednesday January 3, 2024, in the comfort and care of his loving family. John is now reunited in heaven with his Father and Mother, Paul, and Marie (LaFleur) Bartolucci and his beloved brothers Paul and his...
Peter T King
Dec 26, 2023
Peter T. King, 65, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, December 26, 2023. Peter was born in Ludlow Massachusetts, January 9, 1958, and adopted by the late Thomas and Marguerite (Donaldson) King. Peter graduated West Springfield High School, Class of 1976. Peter had many loves, fishing, camping, riding, and collecting vintage Japanese Motorcycles were among the most significant. As many...
Walter J Sacharczyk
Dec 26, 2023
Walter J. Sacharczyk 1930-2023 Walter J. Sacharczyk, 93 of Holyoke, passed awayTuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, at Baystate Hospital. Walter was born in Springfield on Sept. 30, 1930, the son of the late Luke and Catherine (Woods) Sacharczyk. He is also predeceased by his wife of 70 years Sandra (Meyrick) Sacharczyk and their son Richard Sacharczyk and Walter’s brother Steve Sacharczyk....
Deborah A Murray
Dec 22, 2023
Deborah A. Murray passed away peacefully, December 22, 2023, at home with her beloved husband and children by her side. She was born in Springfield on May 18,1953. She was the daughter of the late Manuel and Florence (Kulis)Suares. Debbie was predeceased by her son Andrew Murray (2017), her daughter Neely Murray (2022), and her sister Darlene Murray (2008). Debbie...
James P. Danalis
Dec 22, 2023
James P. Danalis, 88 passed away peacefully on Friday, December 22, 2023. Born on November 7, 1935 to Peter and Mary (Louvitakis) Danalis, he was a resident of Longmeadow for over 25 years with his family. He previously resided in Agawam and then at Reeds Landing in Springfield Mass. He was employed for most of his life at US Envelope...
John R Leshinski
Dec 20, 2023
John Leshinski, 86 of West Springfield passed away peacefully on December 20, 2023 with his family by his side. John was born on January 10, 1937. John graduated high school from Cowing in West Springfield. John worked many years at Peter Pan and the Longmeadow School System. John met his wife Barbara and they went on to have three children....
Patricia S. Daley
Dec 18, 2023
Patricia Sheila (O’Grady) Daley, 86, of Elizabeth Avenue passed away Sunday (12/18) at Baystate Medical Center. She was born on December 6, 1937 in Springfield to the late Eleanor (Broughton) and Charles O’Grady. She lived most of her life in Westfield. Patricia worked as a Registered Nurse for many years and spent her entire career in labor and delivery. She...
Joseph Edmund Adams
Dec 18, 2023
Joseph Edmund Adams, 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 18th. He was born in Springfield on December 2, 1932 to Homer and Antonia (Pellitier) Adams. Joseph worked for many years as a tool maker at Hamilton Standard before retiring in 1993. He loved the water, sailing and fishing, and enjoyed woodworking and made several keepsakes (clocks, toys, and jewelry...
Florence Langway
Dec 15, 2023
Florence Langway 1931 - 2023 WEST SPRINGFIELD - Florence (Bugbee) Langway, 92, passed away Friday, December 15 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Springfield on December 15, 1931, to the late Harold and Florence (O’Neil) Bugbee. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her beloved husband, Edward A. Langway, sister Marjorie Flint, brother Eugene Bugbee, and her...
Louis H Beauvais
Dec 14, 2023
Louis H. Beauvais Sr. 86 passed away at Baystate Medical Center on December 14, 2023. Born in Hartford CT, August 15, 1937. He was the son of the late John and Aretha (Royce) Beauvais. Louis worked as a truck driver for most of his career with Hampden Color and Chemical Company and subsequently worked for Hubbard Hall. He is a...
