Sandra J. (Girodano) Tower
Apr 24, 2022
Obituary Sandra J. Tower, 61, passed away Sunday surrounded by her loving husband and family. She was born Mar 1, 1961 to the late Patsy and Maryann (Mera) Girodano. Sandy graduated from West Springfield, Class of 1979, and received her BA in Social Work from Salem State University. She was the Director of Social Work at Daybrook Village in Holyoke....
Marco Raphael Basa
Apr 23, 2022
Obituary Marco Raphael Basa 24, passed away Sat April 23, 2022. He was born in Manila, Philippines to Rowan and Annabelle (Viola) Basa. They moved to West Springfield where Marco was member of the 2015 graduating class. He worked as a truck driver for Corja Auto Hauling in Agawam. Marco loved the outdoors, everything from skateboarding, snowboarding, riding his motorcycle...
Dominik Edward Henriques Neto
Apr 23, 2022
Obituary Dominik Edward Henriques Neto, 15, passed away April 23, 2022 with his family by his side. He was born Sept 23, 2006 to Dawn Mattoon and the late Eduardo Neto. Dominik was a happy kid, polite, who never complained and loved his video games and Dallas Cowboys. Besides his loving mother, he leaves his sister Breana Mattoon and brother...
Dolores M. (Larese) Gatti
Apr 22, 2022
Obituary Dolores M. Gatti, 93, born in West Springfield, November 7, 1928, to the late Giovanni Larese of Auronzo di Cadore, Italy and Elisa DaRin Larese of Vigo di Cadore, Italy, passed away Friday, April 22, 2022 surrounded by her loving and devoted family. She lived in West Springfield until 1955 when she moved to Agawam where she resided. Dolores...
Carole I. (Landry) Eagan
Apr 18, 2022
Obituary Carole I. Eagan, resident of West Springfield, passed away in the early hours of Monday, April 18, 2022, at the age of 84.Carole was born in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada on April 3, 1938 to Isabell and Frederick Landry. As a young girl she moved to Allston, MA with her family. She graduated from Brighton High School in 1956....
Kathleen E. (Lafleur) Lupien
Apr 15, 2022
Obituary On the morning of April 15, 2022, Kathleen Elizabeth (LaFleur) Lupien, was ushered into her Lord and Savior’s loving arms by a Heavenly Host of Angels. Kathy was receiving Chemo-therapy for her second diagnosis of cancer (Lymphoma), the first being AML, which she was in remission for nearly 20+ years. Kathy was born and raised in Springfield, MA, and...
Patricia A. Mergerian
Apr 12, 2022
Obituary Patricia A. Mergerian 90, passed away unexpectedly on April 12, 2022. She was born November 4, 1931. She was raised in West Springfield by Walter and Mary King and graduated from West Springfield High School. Pat was an avid reader and also enjoyed cooking, gardening, shopping and her trips to Maine with her family. She especially enjoyed getting together...
John R. Ashmore
Apr 9, 2022
Obituary John Ryan Ashmore, age 10, died peacefully with his family by his side on April 9, 2022 at Umass Memorial University in Worcester, MA. John was born on June 6, 2011 in Fort Richardson, Alaska to his parents Amanda Shea and Matthew Ashmore, Jr. John is survived by his mother, Amanda Shea of Ware, MA; his father, Matthew Ashmore,...
Norman B. Fiedler
Apr 8, 2022
Obituary It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Norman Bruce Fiedler, 77, of Westfield, MA. He died surrounded by his loving family in one of his favorite spots by the ocean, in Longboat Key, FL. Born in Lowell, MA to the late Paul R. and Virginia Lee (Morrison) Fiedler, he was raised in Barrington, RI and...
Anita H. (Coffey) Kennedy
Apr 2, 2022
Obituary Anita Helene (Coffey) Kennedy, 95, passed away Sat. April 2, 2022. Anita was born May 31, 1926 to William and Mary (Graham) Coffey. She graduated from Westfield State University with a B.A. and M.A. in Education. Anita taught in the elementary schools in West Springfield and Westfield School Systems. After retiring, Anita spent most summers with family vacationing on...
Erik C. Abel
Mar 31, 2022
Obituary Erik Abel died on Thursday, March 31 at his home in Northampton. He was 40 years old. Erik grew up in West Springfield and graduated from West Springfield High School. In his youth, he participated in a number of sports, and developed a wonderful appreciation of the outdoors. He was SCUBA certified, enjoyed kayaking and rock climbing, activities through...
J. Anthony "Tony" F. Di Giore
Mar 31, 2022
Obituary Joseph Anthony “Tony” Di Giore, 92, passed away March 31, 2022. He was born March 19, 1930 to the late Carmeno and Rose Di Giore. Tony graduated from Springfield Technical High School, Class of 1947 and went on to graduate from Boston University with a Master’s Degree in Music Education. He proudly served in the US Army during the...
Jane E. (Burke) Wagner
Mar 25, 2022
Obituary Jane Elizabeth Wagner, 79, passed away March 25, 2022, at Mercy Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Hartford, CT, November 27, 1942, she was a graduate of Enfield High School and worked at Sullivan Paper Company and the West Springfield School System. Jane was a communicant of St. Thomas Church. Jane enjoyed reading, spending time with family...
Toni T. (Orszulak) Bodzioch
Mar 18, 2022
Obituary Antoinette “Toni” (Orszulak) Bodzioch, 73, of Robinson Road, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 18, 2022 under the watch and care of her loving family. She was born May 13, 1948 to the late Stanley and Lena Orszulak (Nubile), and raised in the Glenwood Circle section of Springfield. She married her one and only love “Freddie” in...
Roland H. Tetrault
Mar 16, 2022
Obituary Roland “Henry” Tetrault, 92, passed away March 16, 2022, at Heritage Hall in Agawam surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Chicopee, August 13, 1929, the son of the late Albert and Alma (LePage) Tetrault. Roland owned and operated Salvage Yards in both West Springfield and Chicopee. He was a communicant of St. Thomas Church, a Worshipful...
David W. Desmond
Mar 16, 2022
Obituary David W. Desmond, 56, passed away March 16, 2022. He was born August 28, 1965. in Bronx, New York City. David was a Special Education teacher for over 25 years at the West Springfield High School. He loved working with the students and attending all their different activities, from sporting events to any other student related activity. David gave...
Robert "Bruce" Torkington
Mar 12, 2022
Obituary Robert Bruce Torkington, 85. After a brief but courageous battle with cancer Bruce passed away with his loving family by his side. He was born Feb 21, 1937 to the late Charles and Hilti Torkington and proudly served in the US Army. Bruce was a master of many talents, especially anything mechanical. He retired from Holyoke Machine Co., after...
Dorothy A. (Wood) Bourke
Mar 11, 2022
Obituary Dorothy A Bourke, 90, passed away March 11, 2022, at Heritage Hall in Agawam. She was born in Springfield, August 19, 1931. She worked at the former Buxton Co and the Southworth Paper Company for many years. Her beloved husband, Everett Bourke died in 1992. She leaves her beloved children, Robert and his wife Pauline of West Springfield, John...
Aline I. Deraleau
Mar 10, 2022
Obituary Aline Irene DeRaleau was born on July 28, 1931 in West Springfield, MA. She was the daughter of Charles Z. and Aline I. (Adams) DeRaleau. She was predeceased by her brothers, Roger L. and Paul P. DeRaleau. Aline graduated from Cathedral High School in 1946. She was employed at the New England Telephone Company for over 30 years and...
Walter Witaszek
Mar 8, 2022
Obituary Walter Witaszek, age 98, of West Springfield passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at The Atrium in Agawam. He was born in Holyoke on February 26, 1924 to the late Nellie Jagnic. Walter was raised in Springfield attending Trade High School, where he played football as a half-back. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and...
