Barbara V. (Yates) Boudreau
Jun 27, 2017
West Springfield- Barbara V. (Yates) Boudreau, 95, passed away Tuesday at Heritage Hall in Agawam. She was born in Springfield to the late Florence (Weake) and George Yates. Barbara loved her family and always took care care of everybody. Barbara was predeceased by her beloved husband, James D. Boudreau in 2010. She leaves her loving daughters, Janice Boudreau and her...
Louis R. Lucchesi
Jun 23, 2017
Louis �Bob� R. Lucchesi, age 82, of Springfield passed away peacefully on June 23. He was born in Springfield on April 5, 1935, to Louis and Mary (Pieroni) Lucchesi. He is survived by the love of his life, Sara E (Lewis) Lucchesi with whom he found special delight and unceasing devotion in their 48-year marriage. Following graduation from Springfield Technical...
Daniel F. Johnson
Jun 13, 2017
Feeding Hills � Daniel F. Johnson unexpectedly passed away on June 13th at Baystate Medical Center. He worked for the City of Springfield as a police officer, Milton Bradley and Savage Arms. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Community Grange #382 of Feeding Hills. He loved traveling and enjoyed playing golf and was a Saints and...
James J. Lessard, Sr.
Jun 9, 2017
West Springfield, James J. �Pop� Lessard,Sr, 81, passed away Friday June 9, 1017, at Baystate Medical Center. Born April 10, 1936, he was the son of the late Arthur J and Claire (Savoie) Lessard. Pop was an Air Force Veteran during the Korean War. He worked for the West Springfield DPW for many years and also Security Windows. Pop adored...
Richard P. Manning
Jun 6, 2017
Springfield- Richard P. �Dick� Manning, 91, passed away Tuesday at the Soldiers� Home in Holyoke in the presence of his loving family. He was born in Springfield to the late Gladys (Johnson) and Daniel Manning, II. He was a graduate of Technical High School in Springfield. Dick served in the US Marine Corps during WWII attaining the rank of Sergeant....
Sandra O. (Rogers) Chaoush
Jun 6, 2017
West Springfield- Sandra O. Chaoush, 82, of Adrian Avenue passed away Tuesday at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. She was born in Springfield on October 19th, 1934 and has lived in this area her entire life. Years ago she worked at the former Buxtons in Agawam and after that she worked as a sales associate for Century 21. After she...
Carolyn T. (Goodfellow) Wood
Jun 1, 2017
West Springfield- Carolyn T. (Goodfellow) Wood, 88, passed away Thursday at Loomis House in Holyoke. She was born in Pittsfield to the late Madeline (Langevin) and John Goodfellow. Carolyn was a graduate of Cathedral High School and worked for the former James River Corporation for over 30 years, prior to that she worked at Gilbert and Barker and Bates Fullam....
Dorothy E. (Anderson) Hopp
May 27, 2017
West Springfield, Dorothy E (Anderson) Hopp, 85, passed away Saturday May 27, 2017 at Wingate of West Springfield. Born in Lewisburg, PA, October 31, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Marguerite (Brubaker) Anderson. She leaves her beloved children, Deborah Stuck (Dallas) of W. Spfld., Shelby Mason (James) of W. Spfld., Barbara Prairie (Carl) of Springfield, James...
Ronald A. Bushior
May 24, 2017
West Springfield, Ronald Anthony Bushior, 66, passed quietly at his home May 24, 2017. Ron was a graduate of Westfield State College and retiree of the Department of Developmental Disabilities. He was a well-known community member, social worker, humanitarian, Yankees fan, drummer, poet, gardener, genealogist, John Lennon fanatic and was enamored with everything counterculture. He had a distinct appearance and...
Carolyn J. (Francis) Biernat
May 20, 2017
West Springfield -Carolyn Jean (Francis) Biernat, 71, passed away Saturday at Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Parkersburg, VA on June 7th, 1945 to the late Robert and Wilma (Shriver) Francis. She was brought up in West Virginia and later moved to Ohio before settling in West Springfield in 1972. Carolyn was a U.S. Air Force Vietnam Veteran and...
Joyce A. (Taddei) Dupre
May 18, 2017
West Springfield- Joyce A. Dupre, 85, passed away Thursday in the comfort of her daughter's home. She was born in Springfield to the late Elvira (Torti) and Ernest Taddei. Joyce was a graduate of Springfield High School of Commerce. She worked for many years at the former Farmer's Exchange. Joyce loved to cook for her family and her greatest joy...
Harrison D. Willcutts, Md
May 17, 2017
West Springfield- Harrison D. Willcutts, MD, 84, of Forest Glen passed away on May 17, 2017 at his home. He was born in Chicago, IL on May 28th, 1932 to the late Vice Admiral Morton D. Willcutts, MD and Marie (Collins) Willcutts. Dr. Willcutts was the beloved husband of 52 years to Honora J. (Savage) Willcutts, loving father of Nora...
Gerald A. Grucci, Jr.
May 16, 2017
West Springfield -Gerald Anthony Grucci, Jr. passed away peacefully on May 16th at home, surrounded by family, at the age of 75. He was born on August 12,1941 in Springfield, MA. "Jerry" was the eldest of three children of the late Gerald and Helen (Shea) Grucci. Jerry lived in West Springfield all of his life; attending St. Thomas School, Cathedral...
David J. Pandolfi
May 13, 2017
WEST SPRINGFIELD -David John Pandolfi, 71, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2017 with his wife, Betty, by his side. David was born in West Springfield on April 14, 1946 to the late John and Tosca (DeFilippi) Pandolfi and he remained as a life-long resident of that town. He graduated from West Springfield High School in 1964, after which he...
Richard F. Mcnamara
May 12, 2017
West Springfield- Richard F. �Dick� McNamara, 85, passed away Friday at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Springfield to the late Margaret (Cummins) and Thomas McNamara. Dick was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, and served a four-year tour of duty during the Korean War, two years of which he was stationed in Japan. He was a graduate of Cathedral...
William H. O'Neill
May 10, 2017
West Springfield - William H. �Billy� O�Neill, 71, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2017. Born in Springfield, August 19, 1945, he was the son of the late James and Blanche (Ouellette) O�Neill. Billy worked for the former American Bosch for many years. He leaves his son, William Grimaldi of Agawam, his siblings, George O�Neill of Mississippi and Carol Tirrell and...
Sandra L. (Pederzani) Hussey
May 5, 2017
Chicopee- Sandra L. (Pederzani) Hussey, 81, passed away Friday at Redstone in East Longmeadow to rejoin her recently departed husband Donald. She was born in Springfield to the late Ina (Heath) and August Pederzani. Sandra worked at the former Stearns World of Fabric and later at Zayres Department Store. She lived most of her life in W. Spfld., and later...
Christine E. (St. Onge) Yelle
May 5, 2017
Hampstead, MD � Christine E. (St. Onge) Yelle, 66, passed away Friday, May 5th. She was born in Springfield, to the late Rose (Garone) and Joseph St. Onge. She lived most of her life in West Springfield, settling in Maryland 8 years ago. Christine was an avid card player and enjoyed sewing, quilting and making sweaters. She leaves her loving...
James R. Matroni
May 1, 2017
West Springfield- James Raymond Matroni, 71, of Robinson Road passed away Monday at home. He was born in Springfield on August 27th, 1945 to the late James and Eleanor (Tegan) Matroni. He has lived in West Springfield his entire life and was a graduate of Putnam High School in Springfield. He began his career as a printer and later worked...
Thomas E. Mogavero
Apr 30, 2017
West Springfield- Thomas E. Mogavero, 26, passed away Sunday at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Pittsfield to Ellen (Sullivan) and Thomas Mogavero and has lived in West Springfield for the last 10 years. Thomas attended Sunshine Village Day Program and was a graduate of the River Street School in Windsor, CT. Thomas leaves his loving parents, Ellen and...
