Barbara A. Polverari
Nov 1, 2024
Southwick - Barbara A. Polverari passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024, at her home with her loving family by her side. She was 85 years old. She was born in Springfield on October 3, 1939, daughter of the late Ernest and Dorothy (Coates) Hauff. Barbara and Robert lived in West Springfield for over 50 years before moving to their...
Jerry M. Czuprynski
Oct 28, 2024
In the very early morning of October 28, Jerry Czuprynski, surrounded by love, peacefully passed away at the Holyoke Medical Center. Jerry, born in Buffalo, NY on February 6, 1950, was the son of the late Ruth (Smith) Schiffmaker and the late Harry Czuprynski. He graduated high school in Cheektowaga, NY and soon was drafted into the Marine Corp. He...
Richard A Peloquin
Oct 28, 2024
Richard Andre Peloquin, 81, passed away Monday at home. He was born in Quebec, Canada on January 31, 1943, to the late Aurore (Lemoine) and Ulric Peloquin. He grew up in Canada and later lived in Blandford, MA before settling in West Springfield. He graduated from LaSalette in Enfield, NH and went on to attend Assumption College for a couple...
Darin R. Leshinski
Oct 27, 2024
Darin R. Leshinski passed away in his West Springfield home on October 27. Born in Springfield on January 21, 1970, he was 54 years old. Darin was the son of John and Barbara (Cavallon) Leshinski. Darin was a West Springfield High School graduate and earned a bachelor’s degree in business management. Darin was a devoted son to his mother, Barbara,...
Brian Jude Mccormick
Oct 26, 2024
Brian J. McCormick, 67 of Ware, MA. passed away peacefully on October 26. He was born in Springfield, the son of the late James and Janice (Minkler) McCormick. He made his career in computer programming and earned a Certificate from the Computer Processing Institute in East Hartford, CT. Brian was an athlete and played baseball for Classical High School and...
John A. Dombkowski
Oct 25, 2024
John Allan Dombkowski, 62, of West Springfield, died unexpectedly Friday the 25th of October. He was born in Springfield on November 2, 1961, to the late Helene (Bisinere) and Joseph Dombkowski. He lived all his life in West Springfield and was a 1980 graduate of West Springfield High School. John worked as a Production Manager for CSW Inc. in Ludlow...
John V Rattelsdorfer
Oct 24, 2024
John passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024 at Mont Marie Nursing Home in Holyoke. He was born on January 25, 1942, to the late Thomas and Evelyn Rattelsdorfer and was a life-long resident of West Springfield. John attended West Springfield schools and was a graduate of STCC. He proudly served in the US Army from 1960-63. He worked locally...
Geraldine M D'Alessio
Oct 18, 2024
Geraldine M D’Alessio, 88, passed away October 18, 2024, at Baystate Medical Center. Born on March 27, 1936, in Noble Hospital, to the late Charles and Mary (Jedizak) D’Alessio. Gerry lived most of her life in Westfield. She worked at Old Colony Envelope for 46 years as a hand folder. Gerry was a die-hard Yankee and Patriots fan. She loved...
Mary Jane Eglin
Oct 16, 2024
Mary Jane 'Janie' (Doyle) Eglin, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, died peacefully on October 16, 2024, at the age of 89. Born on June 2, 1935, to Moses and Ann (Haggerty) Doyle, Mary Jane grew up in Torrington, Connecticut. She attended Lauralton Hall before graduating from the College of New Rochelle with her bachelor's degree in Education. After marrying...
Rachel M. Gaffney
Oct 16, 2024
Rachel Mary (McGarrett) Gaffney, 88, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 16 at Holyoke Hospital. She was born in Springfield and lived all her life in West Springfield. She was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church in Springfield and prior to that she was a communicant of the former Immaculate Conception Church in West Springfield and was a member and President of...
David J Murphy
Oct 14, 2024
David J. "Murph" Murphy of West Springfield died on Monday, October 14, 2024. Born on July 28, 1939, to Leonard and Hazel (Monty) Murphy, David grew up in Chicopee Falls and lived in the area for all his life. He was an auto mechanic for Casey Chevrolet as a young man before becoming a construction project manager. David was the...
Thomas W. "Wayne" Murphy
Oct 1, 2024
West Springfield – Thomas “Wayne” Murphy passed away on Tuesday, October 1, in Worcester. He was 65 years old. Born in Pittsfield, MA on January 20, 1959. He was the son of John P. Murphy Sr. (deceased) and Bernice (Kordana) Murphy, currently of Pittsfield. Wayne had previously lived in Pittsfield before settling in West Springfield 38 years ago. He earned...
Ronald J. Bovat
Sep 27, 2024
Ronald J. Bovat, 70, passed away Friday, September 27th. He was born in Springfield on November 2, 1953 to the late Ernest and Alice Bovat. Ron was predeceased by his wife of 30 years, JoAnne (Paquette) Bovat. He leaves his daughters; Jennifer Bennett and her husband James of South Hadley, Rebecca Twining and her husband Steve of Chicopee, brothers; Donald...
Mark S Jodoin
Sep 27, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mark Jodoin, a beloved father, brother, uncle, and friend, who left us on September 27, 2024, at the age of 63. Known for his infectious laughter and radiant spirit, Mark was truly the life of every gathering. Born on December 29th, 1960, Mark grew up in Westfield where he...
Thomas G. O'Connor
Sep 24, 2024
Thomas G. O’Connor, 72, died surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Born and raised in Springfield, he was son of the late Francis and Viola (Majhor) O’Connor. A self proclaimed “numbers guy,” Tom was a self employed accountant for 50 years working for many businesses in the Springfield area. He enjoyed golfing and watching Seinfeld and...
Jorge A. Forero Cleves
Sep 23, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Jorge Alberto Forero Cleves, born on June 11, 1970, in Bogotá, Colombia to Luis Alberto Forero de Francisco and Josephine (Pina) Cleves de Forero. Jorge’s heart stopped unexpectedly on September 23, 2024, at his home in Marlborough, Massachusetts. In 1981, Jorge’s family moved to Boca Ratón, Florida, where...
Gail A. Bourcier
Sep 19, 2024
West Springfield – Gail A. Bourcier passed away on Thursday, September 19 in Springfield. She was 86 years old. Born in Springfield on January 17, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Pearl (Felton) Greene. Gail was a lifelong resident of West Springfield and worked for years at Premoid Paper Company. Gail’s varied interests and activities included...
Constance "Connie" Herbert
Sep 19, 2024
West Springfield – Constance “Connie” Herbert passed away on Thursday September 19 in Westfield. She was 87 years old. Born in Palmer, MA on August 18, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Gertrude (Holden) Bressette. Connie was a lifelong resident of West Springfield. She was a paraprofessional in the West Springfield High School and worked at...
Glenn P. Boisjolie
Sep 17, 2024
West Springfield – Glenn P. Boisjolie passed away on Tuesday, September 17 in Springfield after over a year’s fight with cancer. He was 67 years old. Born in Santa Monica, CA on March 16, 1957, he was the son of the late Barbara (McGarthy) Boisjolie. The family moved to West Springfield when Glenn was a very young boy, and he...
Shirlee A Harrison
Sep 16, 2024
Shirlee ( Balboni) Harrison, 97, beloved Wife, Mother, Nonie and Great Nonie passed away on Monday September 16th at home. She was the daughter of the late Fernando and Anna Balboni. She was raised and educated in Agawam and was a graduate of Agawam High School. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of The Lake Church in Southwick. Shirlee...
