Shirley Mae (Clarke) Hadden
Dec 10, 2016
Agawam - Shirley Mae Hadden, 87, passed away Saturday at Heritage Hall East. She was born in Hartford, CT to the late Beatrice (Porier) and Clifton Clarke and lived most of her life in Agawam. Shirley was a prep cook at EB�s Restaurant for many years. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Howard Hadden in 2012. She leaves her...
Allen E. Morisset
Dec 10, 2016
West Springfield - Allen E. Morisset, 81, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Springfield, June 21, 1935, he was the son of the late Harry and Dorothy (Fox) Morisset. Allen grew up in Springfield and moved to West Springfield in 1958. He worked as a toolmaker for various companies including Tell Tool of...
Donald J. Roberts
Dec 10, 2016
West Springfield - Donald J. Roberts, 85, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016. Born in Springfield, March 19, 1931, he was the son of the late Louis and Laura (Bain) Roberts. Don was a member of the YMCA, the Knights of Columbus and many golf leagues. He leaves his beloved wife of 55 years, Joan (Bouffard) Roberts, his children, Donald...
Wayne V. Perretta
Nov 29, 2016
Westfield- Wayne Vincent Perretta, 54, of Russell Road passed away Tuesday at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. He was born in Jamaica Queens, NY on May 15th, 1962 to the late Alfonso and Lila (Maniscalco) Perretta. He was raised there and has lived in this area for over 30 years. He was an avid N.Y. Mets and Jets fan. Wayne...
Louis R. Matte
Nov 28, 2016
West Springfield � Louis R. Matte, 86, passed away Monday, November 28, 2016 at Baystate Medical Center after a long courageous battle with many medical conditions. Lou was born, December, 14, 1929 to the late Reginald and Nora (Polverari) Matte. He graduated from Springfield Technical High School in 1948 and served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. Lou...
Daniel E. Willett
Nov 27, 2016
West Springfield - Daniel E. Willett, 75, a longtime resident of W. Spfld and recent resident of Palmetto, FL , passed away Sunday at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Winsted, CT to the late Alice Morency and Eugene Willett. Daniel was a graduate of Springfield Trade High School where he excelled in football and hockey as a three...
Maria C. (Sacheli) Spadoni
Nov 23, 2016
West Springfield � Maria C (Sacheli) Spadoni, 96, died on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 in West Springfield, Massachusetts. She was born on January 24,1920 in the Thompsonville section of Enfield, Connecticut. Maria was the daughter of the late Diego and Anna (Rinaldi) Sacheli and the beloved wife of the late Nelio P Spadoni. Maria was a communicant of St. Thomas...
Claire C. (Provost) Lefebvre
Nov 23, 2016
Claire (Provost) Lefebvre, a longtime resident of West Springfield passed away at the Country Center for Health & Rehabilitation in Newburyport MA on November 23, 2016 after a long illness. She was 90 years old. Claire was born in Holyoke, MA in 1926 to Ulric and Flora Provost. She graduated from Holyoke High School and worked at Skinner and Sons...
Nancy Katherine (Hollister) Moe
Nov 19, 2016
West Springfield, Nancy K. (Hollister) Moe, 93, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Greenfield, August 29, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Evelina (Goodridge) Hollister. Nancy was a graduate of Greenfield High School class of 1941 and attended art school in New York. She worked as a draftsman and...
Michael S. Snopek
Nov 18, 2016
West Springfield, Michael S Snopek, 56, quickly passed away Friday November 18, 2016 in his home surrounded by loved ones after a short battle with brain cancer. Born in Holyoke, November 30, 1959, he was the son of the late Stanley and Jacqueline (Bibeau) Snopek. Michael was a graduate of South Hadley High School and worked for the Mass Turnpike...
Josephine H. (Babula) Dutkiewicz
Nov 12, 2016
West Springfield - Josephine Hermine (Babula) Dutkiewicz, 94, passed away Sunday at Heritage Hall East Nursing Home in Agawam surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Vienna, Austria on September 10, 1922 to the late Heinrich and Rosina (Kopecky) Babula. She lived in West Springfield most of her life. She was a lab worker for Standard Photo and...
Leonard Lotito
Nov 7, 2016
Longmeadow - Leonard Lotito, 102, entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 7, 2016. Born in Italy on February 23,1914, he arrived in the United States in 1927 on his 13th birthday. He was the son of Francesco and Francesca (Lundi) Lotito. Leonard lived in Springfield for many years prior to moving to Longmeadow in 1969. Leonard graduated from the...
Robert M. Evans
Nov 3, 2016
West Springfield- Robert Max Evans, owner of the IHOP Restaurant on Riverdale Road passed away Thursday night. He was 78. Bob proudly served in the US Navy. He was very active in the community and served in many charitable and civic organizations. Bob is survived by his 100 yr. old father Thomas Evans. He also leaves his wife Ruth (Frey)...
Mark A. Torre
Nov 2, 2016
Feeding Hills - Mark Angelo Torre, 62, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2016. He was born in Springfield to Zoe (Morris) Torre and the late Carlo Torre. Mark owned and operated Elite Home Improvement. He was a member of St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Springfield. Mark was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying fishing, biking and hiking. He was an accomplished...
Mabel Elizabeth (Klescich) Sanborn
Oct 30, 2016
West Springfield, Mabel E. (Klescich) Sanborn, 76, passed away Sunday October 30, 2016 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home. Born in McKeesport, PA, August 29, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Lyle and Emma (Montgomery) Klescich. Mabel was a member of the First Congregational Church in West Springfield. Her husband, Paul F Sanborn died in 2011. She leaves her...
Ronald Rusty Hakenson
Oct 30, 2016
West Springfield-Ronald "Rusty" Hakenson, 64, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2016. Born in Berlin Germany, May 26, 1952, he was the son of Renate (Roitzsch) Hakenson and the late Charles Hakenson. Rusty graduated from Chicopee Comp. High School and Yuba City College in California. He worked as an accountant for the New England Farm Workers Council for many years....
Sue M. (Merli) Peterson
Oct 30, 2016
West Springfield � Cecelia �Sue� M. Peterson, 95, passed away peacefully Sunday at home. Sue was born January 10, 1921 in Simsbury, CT to the late Anacleto and Angelina (Guitoni) Merli. Sue grew up in Windsor, CT and has lived in West Springfield for over 75 years. She worked for the Teamsters Union, Local 404, for over 25 years before...
Carol A. (Sibley) Grady
Oct 22, 2016
West Springfield- Carol Ann (Sibley) Grady, 69, beloved wife of 48 years to Daniel Grady and devoted mother of Timothy and Eric Grady, passed away on October 22nd, 2016 after a valiant and lengthy battle with Alzheimers. Carol was the daughter of the late Harold and Mary (Simpson) Sibley. A 1964 graduate of West Springfield High school, Carol also received...
Margaret A. (Coen) Kane
Oct 19, 2016
West Springfield - Margaret A. (Coen) Kane, 92, passed away Wednesday October 19, 2016 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home. Born in Springfield, May 18, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Fahey) Coen. Margaret worked for the New England Telephone Company for over 30 years and was a communicant of Saint Thomas Church. Her beloved husband,...
Michael J. Atkin
Oct 19, 2016
West Springfield- Michael John Atkin, 72, of Sean Louis Circle passed away Wednesday in Brooksville, FL. He was born in Albany, NY on May 18th, 1944 to the late Alfred and Mary (Aufsesser) Atkin. He was raised in Albany and has lived in West Springfield for the last 36 yrs. Mike served as an Army Medic in a MASH unit...
