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Frances W. (Zielinski) Mahoney

Frances W. (Zielinski) Mahoney

Feb 2, 2020

Obituary Frances Wanda (Zielinski) Mahoney, 86 of Westfield, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 1st.  Frances was born in Ludlow on September 3, 1933 daughter to the late William and Mary (Lazor) Zielinski. She grew up in Indian Orchard and settled in Westfield. She was a dental hygienist for many years before her retirement. She was a communicant of St. Peter’s...

Walter J. Chlastawa

Walter J. Chlastawa

Feb 1, 2020

Obituary Walter John Chlastawa, 89, of White Street passed away Saturday at home. He was born in Westfield on February 18, 1930 to the late Frank and Sofia (Kwapien) Chlastawa. He lived his entire life in Westfield. Walter worked as a tool grinder and spent 20 plus years at Berkshire Industries. He was an avid pool player and competed in...

Irene Dorothy (Martinelli) Wonsek

Irene Dorothy (Martinelli) Wonsek

Jan 31, 2020

Obituary Irene Dorothy Wonsek, 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 31st. Born in West Springfield, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Jeannette (Taborelli) Martinelli. She was a former communicant of St. Anne’s Church (West Springfield). She was predeceased by her beloved husband Paul Wonsek Sr. and her daughter Sandra Russo. She...

Norman B. Clarke, Ii

Norman B. Clarke, Ii

Jan 29, 2020

Obituary Norman B. Clarke II, 63, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at home. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, July 8, 1956, he was the son of the late Lindsley and Martha (Nelson) Clarke. Norman worked at Hamilton Sundstrand for over 45 years. He loved hunting and fishing, motorcycles, car racing and was a member of the Pioneer Valley Sportsman’s   Club....

Catherine M. (Robbins) Sherry

Catherine M. (Robbins) Sherry

Jan 20, 2020

Obituary Catherine Mary “Kay” (Robbins) Sherry of Althea Street in West Springfield, MA, passed from this lifetime on January 20 after a courageous battle with Mesothelioma.  She was surrounded by her family and their love. Kay was the daughter of the late William Robbins and Catherine (Clark) Robbins of Springfield.  She was pre-deceased by her beloved husband, Emilio, “Emil” Sherry...

Alfred H. Christopher

Alfred H. Christopher

Jan 16, 2020

Obituary Alfred H. Christopher, 91, passed away January 16, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Agawam, November 6, 1928, he was the son of the late Enrico and Dehlia (Guidi) Christopher. Al graduated from Agawam High School and worked as a salesman for various food companies for many years and was a US Navy veteran. He loved golf and...

Ilene E. (Storey) Matteson

Ilene E. (Storey) Matteson

Jan 16, 2020

Obituary Ilene Elizabeth (Storey) Matteson, 92, of Cayenne Street passed away Thursday at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield. She was born in Chicopee on April 26, 1927 to the late Thomas and Eva (Rafay) Storey. Ilene lived most of her life in West Springfield and was a graduate of West Springfield High School. She was a secretary for Dr. Donald...

Norman J. Theriault

Norman J. Theriault

Jan 15, 2020

Obituary Norman J. Theriault, 95, passed away January 15, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chicopee, July 11, 1924, he was the son of the late Ernest and Laura (LaBonte) Theriault. Norman worked for Western Mass Electric Co. for 31 years retiring in 1986 as a foreman. He was a Marine Corps veteran serving in the Asiatic Theatre...

Ann (Hudzikiewicz) Kulig

Ann (Hudzikiewicz) Kulig

Jan 14, 2020

Obituary Ann (Hudzikiewicz) Kulig, 81, of West Springfield passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020 surrounded by the care and comfort of her loving family. Born in Holyoke on July 9, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Mozgala) Hudzikiewicz. Ann was a graduate of the Springfield Hospital School of Nursing, she worked as a registered nurse...

Rodney Henry Payette

Rodney Henry Payette

Jan 10, 2020

Obituary Rodney Henry Payette, 77, passed away on January 10, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center.  Rodney was born on October 12, 1942 in West Warwick, RI, son to the late Henry and Idola "Annette" (Doucette) Payette.  Rodney attended University of Rhode Island and later received his Master’s Degree in Business from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute  He worked as a plant manager...

George S. Anamisis

George S. Anamisis

Jan 10, 2020

Obituary George S. Anamisis  “Little George the Chef” passed away at 90 on Friday, January 10, at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Greece on July14, 1929 to the late Stelios and Kaliope (Stefanias) Anamisis. He lived his early years in Greece and has lived most of his life in West Springfield. He owned and operated Little...

Patricia M. Griffin

Patricia M. Griffin

Jan 10, 2020

Obituary Patricia M. Griffin, “Aunt Pat”, 88, passed away Friday Jan. 10, 2020. She was born Oct. 15, 1931 to the late Simon and Annette Griffin. Pat was a graduate of Fitchburg State and the University of Hartford. She was a certified reading consultant and was a teacher in the Enfield School System and also taught in Chicopee. Pat loved...

James P. Cebrelli

James P. Cebrelli

Jan 10, 2020

Obituary On Friday, January 10, 2020, James Cebrelli, son of the late Peter and Marjorie Cebrelli passed away at the age of 65. Born May 11, 1954, James lived most of his life in Agawam, graduating from Agawam High School in 1972. He held a Commercial Drivers license and worked for the Sweet Life food distribution company. He was a...

Marie A. (Mercadante) Jordan

Marie A. (Mercadante) Jordan

Jan 9, 2020

Obituary Marie A. (Mercadante) Jordan, 77, passed away January 9, 2020 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Agawam. Born in Springfield, September 29, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Elvira (Christopher) Mercadante. Marie worked as a bookkeeper for the Agway Company for many years. She was predeceased by her husband William Morello. She leaves her beloved...

Joseph Paier, Jr.

Joseph Paier, Jr.

Jan 6, 2020

Obituary Joseph Paier, Jr. passed away Monday at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 12, 1931 to the late Giuseppi and Giovanna (Ceschin) Paier.  Joe was a lifetime resident of West Springfield and graduated from West Springfield High School in 1949.  He was a Navy veteran, serving in the Korean War in the...

Lee W. Nacewicz

Lee W. Nacewicz

Jan 5, 2020

Obituary Lee Walter Nacewicz, 72, of Great Plains Road passed away Sunday at home. He was born in Springfield, brought up in Agawam and has lived in West Springfield since 1977. Lee worked as an Instructor for the Work Opportunity Center in West Springfield. He was a graduate of Agawam High School and American International College for his Bachelor Degree...

Charles C. Bowers

Charles C. Bowers

Jan 4, 2020

Obituary Charles C. Bowers, 85, passed away Sat at Baystate Medical Center. He was born Jan. 13, 1934 to the late Henry and Margaret (Bird) Bowers. Charles proudly served in the US Air Force as a navigator for over 20 years, retiring as a Major. After serving his country, Charles went on to work in education. He taught history at...

Richard C. Gallup

Richard C. Gallup

Jan 4, 2020

Obituary Richard C. Gallup, 62, passed away Sat Jan. 4, 2020. He was born Oct. 22, 1957 to the late Howard and Lucia Gallup. Rich worked as a service manager for Terminix.  He was a loving husband and great dad who loved the outdoors, fly fishing, snowmobiling and spending time at his cottage on Big Pond. Rich leaves his loving...

Louis J. Calabrese

Louis J. Calabrese

Jan 4, 2020

Obituary He was born at Springfield Hospital and grew up in Agawam, MA the son of John and Adeline (Yamin) Calabrese. He attended Agawam High School where he was a proud member of the 1951 Championship Peanut Bowl football team. Upon the early passing of his father, he left school and took full responsibilities running the family pig farm and...

Test T. Test

Test T. Test

Jan 1, 2020

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