Theresa A. (Cincotta) Borkosky
Sep 4, 2022
Obituary Theresa Angelina (Cincotta) Borkosky entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 4, 2022. She was born in 1933 to the late Lena (Santispirto) and Louis Cincotta on her father’s birthday, April 30th, and was raised on Cincotta Farms in Feeding Hills. She was married for 61 years to her late husband David T. Borkosky, who predeceased her in 2013....
David R. Normand
Aug 31, 2022
Obituary David R. Normand, 74, passed away August 31, 2022 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 20, 1948 to the late Adjutor and Helen Normand. David proudly served in the US Army, in Germany and Vietnam. He worked for Hamilton Sunstrand for over 35 years. A machinist by trade, he enjoyed tinkering in...
Linda M. Jerard
Aug 19, 2022
Obituary Linda M. Jerard, 74, passed away August 19, 2022, after a two-year battle with breast and bone cancer, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Springfield, October 2, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Alice (Robidoux) Jerard. Linda worked at AT&T for over 30 years retiring in 1994. She was a communicant of St. Thomas...
Margaret C. (Farrell) Walsh
Aug 17, 2022
Obituary Margaret C. (Farrell) Walsh, 88, passed away August 17, 2022, at the Arbors in Westfield surrounded by her loving family. Born in Springfield, July 15, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Rose (Dubois) Farrell. She worked in the cafeteria at West Springfield High School for over 40 years retiring in 2018. She was a communicant...
Robert E. Vincent
Aug 15, 2022
Obituary Robert “Bob” Vincent, 90, died at home in W. Springfield on August 15, 2022, in the arms of his loving family. Born in Pawtucket, RI, January 10, 1932, to the late Edward and Jeannette (Brindamour) Vincent, he was raised in Springfield, MA and graduated from Springfield Trade HS. He was a lifelong printer in the Springfield area. Bob was...
Catherine E. (Lascala) Morris
Aug 13, 2022
Obituary Catherine Elaine (Lascala) Morris of West Springfield, MA passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at the age of 89. Catherine was predeceased by her beloved husband, John S. Morris, and her parents, Nicholas Lascala and Anna (Luppi) Lascala. Catherine was born in West Springfield in 1932 and grew up there. She graduated from West Springfield High School in...
Laurette R. (Asselin) Methe
Aug 12, 2022
Obituary Laurette R. (Asselin) Methe, 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 12, 2022, at Orchard Valley Senior Living of Wilbraham. Born in Springfield, MA on February 18, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Narcisse and Eva Rosa (Lapierre) Asselin. She was predeceased by her husband Gerard E. Methe, brothers Rolland J. and Roger A. Asselin. Laurette attended...
Richard G. Thivierge
Aug 11, 2022
Obituary Richard G. Thivierge (a/k/a “Captain”), 76, died peacefully on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield to the late Raymond Thivierge and Grace Dowd. Rick was the youngest of four children, brothers James and Roger, and sister Carolann Courtney, all of whom predeceased him. Rick will be sadly missed by his longtime companion Sophie Thivierge. ...
Francis W. Benoit
Aug 11, 2022
Obituary Francis William Benoit, 72, of Armstrong Street passed away Thursday at home. He was born in Springfield to the late Theresa (Roy) and Robert Benoit Sr. He lived all his life in West Springfield and was a graduate of Springfield Trade High School. Francis started out as a mechanic at the former Murray’s Gulf Station at the X in...
Pawel Lubanski
Aug 9, 2022
Obituary Pawel Lubanski passed away Tuesday at Baystate Medical Springfield in Springfield. He was born in Poland (presently Belarus) to the that late Efrozinia and Simon Lubanski. Pawel grew up in a small village during the depression. His father passed away when he was nine years old and his mother struggled to provide for her eight children. The family fled...
Jamie L. Luccardi
Aug 2, 2022
Obituary On Tuesday, August 2nd, our cherished daughter and big sister was taken from us at Massachusetts General Hospital. Jamie was surrounded by her devoted family. I cannot find words to tell the story of Jamie’s battle called Life. How hard she fought, how special she was and how much her love for family and her animals was beyond words....
Ryan Patrick Kennedy
Aug 1, 2022
Obituary On July 31, our cherished son and little brother, Ryan P. Kennedy, 28, died unexpectedly. He lived and worked in West Springfield and was a 2011 graduate of West Springfield High School. Ryan was passionate about music. After learning to play trombone and guitar as a boy, he later taught himself to play drums and several other instruments. Ryan...
Dorothy G. (Bolduc) Ewiany
Aug 1, 2022
Obituary Dorothy G. Drewiany, 99, passed away August 1, 2022. Almost 100 years ago, she was born in Brunswick, Maine to Simeon and Mary Ida Bolduc. In 1946, she married Steven E. Drewiany of Westfield, Mass, and they shared a wonderful life together for 64 years in West Springfield. Dorothy was a woman of many talents. As a seamstresss, she...
Jill W. (Canders) Day
Jul 30, 2022
Obituary Jill W. (Canders) Day, 66, of Exposition Avenue passed away Saturday at Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Springfield to the late Frances (Kunz) and Neil Canders. She was a graduate of West Springfield High School and lived her entire life here. She worked in housekeeping for different local nursing homes. She was the beloved fiancée to Robert...
Anne (Cadden) Smith
Jul 28, 2022
Obituary Anne Elizabeth Cadden Smith, aged 99, died on July 28 peacefully at home, as she wished. She was born the eldest daughter on September 9, 1922 to Edward Cadden and Rose Ann Cadden (nee Byrne). Anne attended St. Anthony’s Grammar School and graduated from St. Paul’s High School in 1940, after which she held positions at the Ford Foundation,...
Peter L. Degrandpre
Jul 24, 2022
Obituary Longtime West Springfield resident Peter L. DeGrandpre, 77, died peacefully on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Springfield to the late Leo Lester and Rita (Herrick) DeGrandpre, he was a graduate of the former St. Michael’s High School in Northampton, Northampton Commercial College and the Gemological Institute of America. A Certified Gemologist, Peter was employed...
Alan S. Beauregard
Jul 24, 2022
Obituary Alan S. Beauregard, 50, passed away July 24, 2022, after a long battle with addiction. Born in Pittsfield, March 4, 1972, he is the son of James L. Beauregard of West Springfield, and Michele (Theriaque) Beauregard of West Springfield. Alan had a great sense of humor, loved the arts, reading, playing guitar and had a deep love for his...
Thomas P. Liquore
Jul 19, 2022
Obituary Thomas P. Liquore, 68 passed away Sunday July 19 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born in Springfield, August 8, 1951 he was the son of the late Joseph and Carmella (Abano) Liquore. Tom was a heavy machine operator for 25 years until he was forced to retire for health reasons. He collected hats and loved...
Matthew Maratea, Jr
Jul 15, 2022
Obituary Matthew Maratea Jr., 66, passed away July 15, 2022 in Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Springfield on June 21, 1956 to the late Matthew and Lena (DiLorenzo) Maratea, Sr. He is predeceased by his brother, Dominic Maratea and sister, Carmella Maratea. Matt was a 1974 graduate of Springfield Technical High School. He...
Nicla T. (Peccerini) Panetta
Jul 12, 2022
Obituary , Nicla (Peccerini) Panetta, 94, passed away July 12, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Livorno, Italy, December 26, 1927, to the late Tito and Evelyn (Tognaccini) Peccerini. Nicla worked as a seamstress for the former Bottaro/Skolnik Company for many years. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Springfield. She leaves her...
