Barry J Farrell Funeral Home in Holyoke, MA

Patrick C. "Neil" McGillicuddy

March 31, 1933 - May 21, 2013

SOUTHAMPTON- Neil McGillicuddy, age 80, of Southampton, died on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Ballyhaunis, County Mayo, Ireland, son of the late Dennis and Honora (Tarpey) McGillicuddy and was educated in Ireland. Neil had lived here for many years, and was a retired longtime employee of Sweet Life Foods. He was a...
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Martha P. Breen

June 15, 1934 - May 20, 2013

HOLYOKE- Martha P. (Kane) Breen, 78, of Holyoke, died on Monday, May 20, 2013 at her home. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Edward B. and Beatrice V. (Burns) Kane and was a graduate of Holyoke High School. Martha was a communicant of Our Lady of the Cross Parish, and was a member of the Crescent Button Club. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald D. Breen, in January of 2002....
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Patricia C. (Cuff) O'Neill

August 10, 1934 - May 19, 2013

SOUTH HADLEY- Patricia C. (Cuff) O'Neill, age 78, of South Hadley, died on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Mount Saint Vincent Care Center in Holyoke. She was born in Montague, daughter of the late Harold and Loretta (McHugh) Cuff and graduated from South Deerfield High School and Bridgewater State College. A thirty-nine year Educator, Patricia taught in the Marshfield, Springfield and Granby Schools,...
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Margery J. Fitzpatrick

May 29, 1919 - May 19, 2013

HOLYOKE- Margery J. Fitzpatrick, 93, of Holyoke, died on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at the Holyoke Health Care Center. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Frank and Leona (Bork) Fitzpatrick and graduated from Holyoke High School and Colby College. Margery was a buyer for Jordan Marsh in Boston, retiring in 1988. She also worked at Steigers and G. Fox stores locally. She is survived by a...
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John F. Szymonik

June 9, 1913 - May 18, 2013

HOLYOKE: John F. Szymonik, age 99, of Holyoke, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Renaissance Manor on Cabot. He was born in Holyoke, son of the late Peter and Rosalia (Michalek) Szymonik and was educated in the Holyoke schools. John served for 26 years as a Police Officer with the Holyoke Police Department, retiring as a Detective in 1974. He was a member of the Massachusetts...
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Margaret E. Ryan

June 29, 1923 - May 11, 2013

HOLYOKE- Margaret E. Ryan, 89 of Holyoke, died Saturday May 11, 2013 at Renaissance Manor on Cabot. Margaret was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late John and Mabel (Peck) Ryan, and was a graduate of Holyoke High School. She worked as a bookkeeper for many years at the Hazen Paper Company in Holyoke. Margaret is survived by many nieces and nephews, including Christine Bartley of Bronxville, NY,...
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Carol Ann (Bowler) Lafleur

April 4, 1944 - May 10, 2013

CHICOPEE- Carol Ann (Bowler) Lafleur, 68 of Chicopee, died Friday May 10, 2013 at Holyoke Medical Center. Carol was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Jeannette (Peloquin) and Thomas J. Bowler, and was educated in Chicopee schools. She worked as a cook in various restaurants in Chicopee and Holyoke, and was a communicant of St. Rose de Lima Church. Carol is survived by three daughters: Lori...
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Chester L. Baron, Jr.

July 5, 1943 - May 8, 2013

CHICOPEE: Chester L. "Chet" Baron, Jr. passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 8, 2013. A native of Holyoke, he was the son of the late Chester Sr. and Stella (Nadarzynski) Baron of Holyoke. Chet was a 1960 graduate of Holyoke High School and a lifelong resident of Holyoke and Chicopee. He was a longtime employee of Atlas Copco until his retirement in 2004. An avid sportsman, Chet...
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James J. Parnell

June 22, 1946 - May 7, 2013

HOLYOKE: James J. Parnell, Sr., 66, of Holyoke passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston from complications related to heart disease. Born in Holyoke, MA on June 22, 1946, Jim was the son of the late Sadie L. (Fern) and James H. Parnell. He grew up in Easthampton where he attended local schools. He served four years active duty in the U. S. Air Force as an...
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Marie F. Kelly

September 20, 1917 - May 6, 2013

HOLYOKE: Marie F. "Ferne" (Mailloux) Kelly, 95, of Holyoke, died on Monday, May 6 2013 at the Holyoke Soldier's Home. She was born in Saint Valentine, Canada, daughter of the late John Mailloux and Doria (Ethier) Mailloux Brunet and received her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from Boston University. A Registered Nurse, Marie taught the L.P.N. Course at Dean Technical High School in Holyoke for...
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George Raymond Kennedy, Jr.

February 20, 1938 - May 4, 2013

HOLYOKE: George Raymond Kennedy, 75 of Holyoke, passed away with his family by his side Saturday morning May 4th 2013. Born in Springfield MA, he lived in Valdosta GA before settling in Southwick MA and finally Holyoke. He attended Chicopee schools before proudly serving 6years in the United States Air Force. With a career spanning over 40 years in the tire industry, he was a well- respected...
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Gerald "Jay" Baran, Jr.

September 13, 1963 - May 3, 2013

Pittsfield: Gerald J. "Jay" Baran Jr., 49, of Pittsfield, formerly of Holyoke, the loving son of Gerald J. Sr. and Sandra (Moran) Baran of Easthampton, died Friday May 3, 2013. Jay was born in Holyoke, on September 13, 1963 and was educated in the Holyoke Public Schools, graduating from Dean Technical High School in 1981. After completing his education, Jay enlisted in the United States Coast...
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George J. Bresnahan

June 15, 1924 - May 2, 2013

HOLYOKE: George J. Bresnahan, 88, of Holyoke, died on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at the Holyoke Soldiers Home. He was born in Holyoke, son of the late Jeremiah and Mary (Fitzgerald) Bresnahan, and graduated from St. Jerome High School and the University of Notre Dame. George was a United States Army Veteran of World War II, serving as a Medic in the European Theatre. He was a retired Clerk for...
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Ursula D. (Donlon) Hardiman

September 23, 1922 - May 1, 2013

HOLYOKE- Ursula (Donlon) Hardiman, age 90, of Holyoke, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at her home. She was born in Richford VT, daughter of the late Norman and Mary Ann (Collins) Donlon, graduated from Canton (CT) High School and attended Saint Joseph's College in Hartford CT. Ursula was employed for many years in the medical records department of Providence Hospital in Holyoke....
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John E. Kane

May 5, 1944 - May 1, 2013

HOLYOKE: John "Jack" E. Kane, age 68, of Holyoke, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Holyoke, son of the late Edward and Elizabeth (Bowler) Kane, and was a graduate of Holyoke High School and Holyoke Community College. Shortly after high school, Jack went to work at Acme Chain and retired from U.S. Tsubaki after almost 50...
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Michael R. Kennedy

November 3, 1960 - April 28, 2013

HOLYOKE- Michael R. Kennedy, 52 of Holyoke passed away April 28th 2013. Born in Springfield, MA he lived in Valdosta GA and Southwick, MA before settling in Holyoke. He was a gifted mechanic and proudly served 4 years as a submariner in the United States Navy. He will be greatly missed by his parents George Raymond and Lauralene Kennedy, his sister Cheryle, his brother Patrick and wife Beverly...
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Roland B. Trudell

March 31, 1928 - April 28, 2013

HOLYOKE- Roland B. Trudell, 85 of Holyoke, passed away Sunday April 28, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family. Roland was born in Holyoke, son of the late John B. and Rose (Provost) Trudell, and attended Precious Blood Schools. After school, Roland served in the United States Army and went on to work for the City of Holyoke for the Holyoke Water Department and the Holyoke Gas & Electric...
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William G. Rogers

March 28, 1922 - April 28, 2013

HOLYOKE- William G. Rogers died at age 91 on Sunday, April 28, 2013. Born on March 28, 1922 in Holyoke, MA, Bill had been a resident of South Hadley and a business man in Holyoke for many years. He was the son of the late Joseph and Johanna (Kelly) Rogers of Holyoke. Bill was predeceased by three of his children, William Rogers Jr. of Mashpee MA, Lorilee Foley of Rutland VT, and Jeffrey Rogers of...
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William T. Smith

June 6, 1931 - April 25, 2013

SOUTH HADLEY- William T. Smith, 81of South Hadley, passed away peacefully April 25, 2013 at home, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born June 6, 1931 in Pittsburgh, PA, son of the late Thomas J. and Charlotte L. (Kehr) Smith. Bill graduated from Langley High School in Pittsburgh, and received a degree in Business Administration from Duquesne University, and a Master's Degree in Aerospace...
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Angela D. Esile

October 19, 1945 - April 24, 2013

HOLYOKE: Angela D. Esile, age 67, of Holyoke, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. Angela was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Joseph and Diana (Soucy) Esile, and was a 1963 graduate of Holyoke Catholic High School, and received a Bachelor's Degree from Elms College in Chicopee. She taught at area schools and volunteered as a religious education teacher in Holyoke. Angela...
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Lorraine A (Theriault) Choquette

June 29, 1927 - April 23, 2013

HOLYOKE- Lorraine A. (Theriault) Choquette, 86 of Holyoke, died April 23, 2013 at Holyoke Medical Center. Lorraine was born and educated in Holyoke, daughter of the late William and Anna (Marion) Theriault. She worked as a sales clerk for 10 years at the Kmart Department Store. Lorraine was predeceased by her husband Stephen E. Choquette, who died in 1992. She is survived by her sons Stephen and...
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Patricia A. Belisle

July 16, 1963 - April 22, 2013

CHICOPEE: Patricia A. "Trish" (Pouliot) Belisle, age 49, of Chicopee, passed away on Monday April 22, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. She was born in Chicopee, daughter of the late Donald and Dolores (Chouinard) Pouliot and was educated in the Chicopee schools. Trish was a longtime Home Health Aide, and a communicant of Saint Rose de Lima Parish in Aldenville. She is survived by a...
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Helen J. (Concannon) Laferriere

September 15, 1916 - April 22, 2013

HOLYOKE- Helen J. (Concannon) Laferriere, 96 of Holyoke, died Monday April 22, 2013 at Mount Saint Vincent Care Center. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Luke and Mary Anne (Dunleavy) Concannon, and was a graduate of Holyoke High School. Helen had worked for several years as an office clerk at Spaulding Sports Worldwide in Chicopee. She lived in Florida for 14 years before returning...
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Robert D. "Bobby" Sheehan

October 27, 1960 - April 14, 2013

CHICOPEE: Robert D. "Bobby" Sheehan, age 52, of Chicopee died on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at Mount. Saint Vincent Care Center. He was born in Springfield, son of Lillian T. Kuras Sheehan of West Springfield, and the late Walter J. Sheehan and was a graduate of West Springfield High School. Bobby was employed as a Sales Representative for Arnolds Meats in East Longmeadow. He enjoyed fishing,...
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Carole L. (Jubinville) Czupkiewicz

December 13, 1936 - April 12, 2013

CHICOPEE- Carole L. Czupkiewicz, 76 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on April 12, 2013. Carole was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Romeo W. and Antoinette (Lafaille) Jubinville. She attended Sacred Heart School in Holyoke. She retired from Rexam Graphics. Carole is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Albert S. Czupkiewicz Sr. and four children, Albert...
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Mary Donoghue

July 4, 1919 - April 7, 2013

HOLYOKE: Mary C. Donoghue, 93, of Holyoke died peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2013 at Mont Marie Health Care Center. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Francis X. and Katherine T. (Quigley) Donoghue, was a graduate of Holy Rosary High School, Elms College, and Boston University. Mary was a teacher for more than 30 years for the Holyoke Public Schools, retiring from William Whiting...
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Edward Ferguson

November 6, 1924 - April 7, 2013

HOLYOKE: Dr. Edward Loring Ferguson died peacefully April 7th at the Cooley Dickinson Hospital. A life-long resident of Holyoke, he was the son of Winifred Rowe Ferguson and William Arthur Ferguson. He graduated from Holyoke High School with honors in 1942. Dr. Ferguson served in England in the Air Force during WWII and returned to Wesleyan University and was a Cum Laude graduate in 1949. He was...
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Mary H. McGurk

April 6, 2013

LONGMEADOW: Mary (Knightly) McGurk passed away peacefully on April 6, 2013 at the age of 100 surrounded by her family. She was born in 1913, a daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Lavelle) Knightly of Holyoke, MA. Mary was predeceased by three sisters, Katherine Knightly, Margaret Greenwood and Eva Henderson, and a brother William Knightly, all of Holyoke. She was also predeceased by her...
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Robert F. Kelly

May 20, 1934 - April 5, 2013

WESTFIELD: Robert F. Kelly, age 78, of Westfield, died on Friday, April 4, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. He was born in Holyoke, son of the late Charles Raymond and Catherine M.(Hannifin) Kelly and graduated from Holyoke High School and the University of Massachusetts. Bob was a United States Air Force Veteran of the Korean War. He worked at National Blank Book Company, and was...
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James Fitzgibbon Jr.

September 27, 1952 - April 3, 2013

SOUTH HADLEY: Jim Fitzgibbon, 60, died peacefully on April 3 at the Holyoke Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born in Holyoke to the late James J and Barbara (Lucey) Fitzgibbon, he graduated from Holyoke High School, attended St. Michael's College and later Anna Maria College, where he obtained a master's degree in criminal justice. Jim loved baseball and was a standout pitcher...
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William H. Fortin

November 9, 1942 - April 1, 2013

FLORENCE MA: William Fortin, 70, died peacefully on April 1, 2013 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital with his children by his side. Born to Peter and Beatrice (Guay) Fortin of Chicopee, he graduated from Chicopee High School in 1961. He joined the Massachusetts Air National Guard in 1963 and retired as a Master Sergeant after 29 total years of service including 21 years active duty Air Force as an...
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John H. "Jack" Ross

May 27, 1950 - April 1, 2013

SOUTH HADLEY - Jack Ross 62, passed away unexpectedly on April 1, 2013. He was born in Holyoke, son of the late George V. and Eunice Ross and was a graduate of Holyoke High School and Bryant College. Jack's work experience in the insurance field included part ownership of Ross Insurance of Holyoke and most recently, Granfield, Bugbee & Masse in Chicopee. Jack was a genuine person with a...
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Charles A. Della Penna

January 7, 1919 - March 28, 2013

Holyoke: Charles A. "Chickie" Della Penna, age 94, of Holyoke, died on March 28 at the Holyoke Health Care Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born Jan. 7, 1919 in Holyoke, son of the late Charles J. (Chick West) and Helen (Brown) Della Penna. He was a 1937 graduate of Sacred Heart High School, where he was a gifted athlete. Chickie was a United States Army Air Corps Veteran of World...
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Charles J. O'Brien

November 14, 1923 - March 27, 2013

HOLYOKE: Charles J. O'Brien, 89, of Holyoke and Kennebunkport, Maine, passed away at his Holyoke home on March 27, 2013. He was born on November 14, 1923, son of the late Joseph L. and Margaret H. (O'Connell) O'Brien. He was a graduate of Holyoke High School where he was a letterman in four sports: baseball, basketball, football and golf. Charlie graduated from the College of the Holy Cross,...
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William E. Moriarty

February 3, 1931 - March 27, 2013

CHICOPEE: William E. Moriarty, 82, of Chicopee, passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 27, 2013 at Holyoke Health Care Center, surrounded by his family. He was born in Holyoke, son of the late William and Anna (Greaney) Moriarty and was a 1948 graduate of the former Saint Jerome High School. A bricklayer by trade, Bill was employed at O'Connell Construction, the City of Holyoke and Holyoke...
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Sandra J. Robert

February 5, 1940 - March 26, 2013

SOUTH HADLEY: Sandra J. (Graziano) Robert, 73, of South Hadley, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield. She was born in Springfield, daughter of the late Alfred and Katherine (Midura) Graziano and was educated in the Westfield schools. Sandra had lived in Holyoke for many years, and was employed as a cafeteria worker in the Holyoke Public Schools, retiring...
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Maynard F. Trombley

May 3, 1935 - March 23, 2013

HOLYOKE: Maynard F. "Clarence" Trombley, 77, of Holyoke, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Ellenburg, NY on May 3, 1935, son of the late Bert and Freida (Forrett) Trombley. Clarence was a 30 year employee of Holyoke Valve Company, retiring in 2001. He was predeceased by his wife Beverly (O'Connor) Trombley, a son, Michael, three...
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Margarete D'Addario

September 9, 1918 - March 22, 2013

SOUTH HADLEY: Margarete D'Addario, 94, native of Czechoslovakia, Holyoke businesswoman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother died peacefully Friday at Loomis Village in South Hadley, MA after a short illness. Margarete was born in Czechoslovakia and was raised in Budapest, Hungary. She was a highly educated woman, fluent in a number of languages, and attended schools in...
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Mary Jane Robert

August 11, 1933 - March 22, 2013

HOLYOKE: Mary Jane (Egan) Robert 79, of Holyoke died Friday March 22, 2013 in her daughters loving arms at her home in Hampton, New Hampshire. She was born August 11, 1933 in Westfield, MA, a daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Collier) Egan. She attended Westfield schools. She worked for many years as a bookkeeper at Commercial Distributing Co. in Westfield MA. Mary Jane enjoyed traveling...
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Grace E. Ingham

February 23, 1917 - March 19, 2013

HOLYOKE: Grace E. Ingham, 96, of Holyoke, died on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at Holyoke Medical Center. She was born in Chicopee, daughter of the late John and Lena (Morrison) Ingham and was a Chicopee High School graduate. Grace lived most of her life in Holyoke, and was a retired 40 year legal secretary at Davenport, Millane, and Oldershaw Law Firm in Holyoke. She worshipped at United...
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Ruth M. Bryostecki

March 18, 2013

HOLYOKE: Ruth Marion (Nelson) Bryostecki passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 18, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Vivian and Effie (Dickson) Nelson and was brought up in Pensacola, FL, coming to this area after WWII. She was married to the late Michael P. Bryostecki for 65 years. Ruth is survived by two daughters, Rebecca Sznicer of Holyoke, MA and Cathy Dwinnells of North...
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Francis H. Narey

September 11, 1928 - March 16, 2013

HOLYOKE- Francis H. Narey, 84 entered into eternal rest on March 16, 2013 in the Holyoke Soldier's Home after a long illness. He was born on September 11, 1928 in Holyoke to Frank and Rose (Costello) Narey. Fran graduated from the former Rosary School in Holyoke. He serves as a Military Policeman in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Fran loved sports and played baseball on his army team as a...
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Richard J. Pinette

June 20, 1931 - March 15, 2013

CHICOPEE: Richard J. Pinette, age 81, of Chicopee, passed away on Friday March 15, 2013 at the Holyoke Soldier's Home. He was born in Fort Kent, Maine, a son of the late Francis and Catherine Pinette and graduated from Fort Kent High School. Richard owned various businesses throughout his life, including gas stations, a car wash, and Ace Upholstery. He was a United States Air Force Veteran of the...
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Arthur V. O'Donnell, Jr.

March 13, 2013

HOLYOKE: Arthur V. O'Donnell Jr., age 82, of Holyoke, died on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Cooley-Dickinson Hospital in Northampton. He was born in Springfield, son of the late Arthur and Louise (Taylor) O'Donnell and was a graduate of Holyoke High School. Art was a United States Navy Veteran of the Korean War, serving aboard the U.S.S. Libra. He was a retired thirty-eight year Stationary Fireman...
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Ruth A. McCormick

May 25, 1927 - March 11, 2013

HOLYOKE- Ruth A. McCormick, 85 of Holyoke, died Monday March 11, 2013 at Renaissance Manor. Ruth was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late James and Abbie (Fitzgerald) McCormick, and was a graduate of Holyoke High School. She retired from Hercules Manufacturing, where she was a secretary for many years, and was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church. She is survived by her nieces and nephew:...
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Lissette Rojas

May 13, 1995 - March 10, 2013

HOLYOKE- Lissette Rojas, 17 of Holyoke, died Sunday March 10, 2013. Lissette was born in Holyoke, daughter of Ignacio and Maria Z. Rojas, with whom she lived. Lissette was a Senior at Holyoke High School and a communicant of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish. Besides her parents, she is survived by her sisters Paola and Sandra Rojas, both of Holyoke, her paternal grandparents Pedro L. and Aura Rojas...
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Maurice E. Barra, Jr.

April 19, 1941 - March 7, 2013

HOLYOKE: Maurice E. Barra Jr., 71, of Holyoke, died Thursday March 7, 2013 at Wingate at West Springfield. He was born in Holyoke, son of the late Maurice E. and Irene (Morency) Barra and graduated from Holyoke Trade High School. He was a United States Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. Maurice was a retired longtime employee at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Leeds. He was a...
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Timothy D. Sugrue

May 23, 1925 - March 5, 2013

HOLYOKE: Timothy D. Sugrue, 87, of Holyoke, passed away on Tuesday March 5, 2013 at the Great Barrington Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He was born in Holyoke, son of the late Timothy P. and Helen (Garvey) Sugrue and was educated in the Holyoke schools. Tim was a United States Marine Corps Veteran of World War II. He was a salesman and collector of out of print books, and avid runner and...
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Anne (Butterfield) Smith Fitzpatrick

May 20, 1926 - March 4, 2013

CHICOPEE: Anne (Butterfield) Smith Fitzpatrick, 86, of Fairview, passed on Monday, March 4, 2013 at Wingate West Springfield. Born on May 20, 1926 in Holyoke, MA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph E. and Leah (Debien) Butterfield. She was a graduate of Holyoke High School. The mother of twelve children, Anne married the late James Henry Smith in 1946. After the death of James in 1981,...
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Rhea B. (Bach) Monahan

October 18, 1929 - March 3, 2013

SOUTHAMPTON- Rhea B. (Bach) Monahan, 83 of Southampton, formerly of Holyoke, died Sunday March 3, 2013 at the Geriatric Authority of Holyoke. Rhea was born in South Hadley, daughter of the late Joseph and Louise (Skwarlo) Bach, and was a graduate of South Hadley High School. She was employed by the American Writing Co. and Berrett & Ballard Motors, where she met her future husband Thomas. After...
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Mildred Twarog

July 1, 1915 - February 28, 2013

NORTHAMPTON- Mildred V. (Pacosa) Twarog died peacefully on Thursday evening surrounded by her family at the Overlook in Northampton. She lived life fully and well and always exuberantly. She was born in Easthampton, lived briefly in Adams and spent most of her 97 years in Holyoke. She began her work life as a teenager at Vic's Fashion Shop in Easthampton. She worked all of her life – as a...
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Frankie M. Roy

November 27, 1922 - February 26, 2013

HOLYOKE: Frankie M. (Duty) Roy, age 90, of Holyoke died Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at the Geriatric Authority of Holyoke. She was born in Ponca, AR, daughter of the late Frank and Gladys (Young) Duty, and was a United States Navy Veteran of World War II. Frankie is survived by her husband of 40 years, Robert H. Roy, a son, Daniel Dibble, Jr., and his wife Debbie of NC, a daughter Frances Lavelle...
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Timothy S. Callahan

February 15, 1952 - February 26, 2013

HOLYOKE: Timothy S. Callahan, age 61, of Holyoke passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at his home. He was born in Holyoke, son of the late Patrick J. and Helen M. (Scanlon) Callahan. Tim was a graduate of Holyoke Catholic High School and a former employee for the City of Holyoke D.P.W. and the School Department. He is presently the owner of New England Fish and Chips in Holyoke. Timothy was...
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Lopes Duarte

August 9, 1929 - February 23, 2013

HOLYOKE: Lopes Duarte, age 83, of Holyoke, died on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at the Holyoke Medical Center. He was born in Holyoke, son of the late Antonio and Anna (DaSilva) Duarte and was educated in Portugal. He returned to Holyoke many years ago and was a retired 25 year employee of Uniroyal in Chicopee. Lopes was a longtime communicant of Holy Cross Church and a member of the Portuguese...
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Joan K. Glanville

May 18, 1963 - February 22, 2013

CHICOPEE: Joan K. Glanville, age 49, of Chicopee, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of James and Carol (Dorman) Glanville of Chicopee and was a 1981 graduate of Chicopee Comprehensive High School and a 1983 graduate of Holyoke Community College. Joan was a six year Office Manager...
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Stasia C. Golubek

January 14, 1916 - February 20, 2013

HOLYOKE: Stasia C. (Manijak) Golubek, 97, formerly of Prospect Heights, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at Mont Marie Health Care Center in Holyoke. She was born in Holyoke, a daughter of the late Stanley and Katherine (Padlo) Manijak. Stasia was a longtime communicant of Mater Dolorosa Church. She was the widow of John C. Golubek Sr. who passed away in February of 1982 and...
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Jean D. (Dillon) Maurer

November 22, 1927 - February 19, 2013

HOLYOKE- Jean D. (Dillon) Maurer, 85, of 298 Jarvis Avenue, died Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at Looms House. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late William T. and Emma (Friedrich) Dillon and was a graduate of Holyoke High School and Lasell Junior College. Jean worked for more than 30 years as the Secretary for the Manager of the Holyoke Gas and Electric Department, retiring in 1987. She...
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Phyllis C. (Harris) McNeill

November 18, 1924 - February 17, 2013

HOLYOKE: Phyllis C. (Harris) McNeill, age 88, of Holyoke, died on Sunday, February 17, 2013 at the Holyoke Health Care Center. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late John J. and Charlotte (McKenna) Harris and was a 1942 graduate of Holyoke High School. Phyllis worked for 19 years at Spalding Sports Worldwide in Chicopee, retiring in 1986. She was a member of the Elmwood Towers Tenants...
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David A. D'Addario

May 29, 1961 - February 14, 2013

HOLYOKE- David A. D'Addario, 51, of Holyoke, died peacefully Thursday, February 14, 2013, surrounded by his family at home. He was born in Holyoke, son of Anita L. (Beaulac) D'Addario of Holyoke and the late Vincent D'Addario. David was a 1979 graduate of Holyoke High School and of Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1983, where he was a member of the Alpha Tao Omega fraternity. Dave was a...
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Helen D. Kozak

October 7, 1912 - February 13, 2013

HOLYOKE: Helen Dorothy (Parzych) Kozak passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at Mount Saint Vincent Nursing Home, where she was cared for the past 9 years. She was born in Easthampton, MA to Frank and Rozalia (Sobiech) Parzych on October 7, 1912. After her marriage to Walter Kozak, who predeceased her on October 8, 1998, she lived in Holyoke the rest of her life. She was...
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Orlindo "Lee" Lourenco Neves

May 8, 1932 - February 10, 2013

HOLYOKE- Orlindo "Lee" Lourenco Neves was called home on February 10, 2013 was born in the village of Corujeira, near Guarda, Portugal on May 8, 1932. He served in the Portuguese Army in Goa, India. He married his grade school sweetheart Maria Irene DaFonte and immigrated to Holyoke in 1956 where he settled and proudly raised his family. Lee became an American citizen and soon sponsored 8 of his...
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Muriel M. Rufo

January 30, 1926 - February 9, 2013

HOLYOKE: Muriel M. (Martin) Rufo, age 87, of Holyoke, died on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late James and Anna (Murphy) Martin and was a 1943 graduate of Holyoke High School. Muriel was longtime communicant of St. Jerome Church. She was predeceased by a daughter, Janice Dietner in 2005 and her husband of 65 years,...
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Richard Kolbusz

September 11, 1954 - February 8, 2013

Holyoke- Richard "Flash" Kolbusz, 58 passed away February 8th 2013. He was born in Holyoke during Hurricane Edna on September 11th, 1954 and he leaves us during the noreastern blizzard Nemo on February 8th 2013. "Flash" graduated from Holyoke Catholic High School and then from Boston College. He recently retired from the Hartford Insurance Group after working almost 30 years as a data base...
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Helen R. Liebel

April 2, 1922 - February 8, 2013

SPRINGFIELD: Helen R. (Murphy) Liebel, age 90, of Springfield, died on Friday, February 8, 2013 at Mount Saint Vincent Care Center in Holyoke. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Richard and Catherine (Clifford) Murphy, attended the former Rosary Schools, and was a graduate of Rosary High School. Helen worked for many years in the offices of Worthington Corporation in Holyoke, and...
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William A. Mielke

February 8, 2013

SOUTH HADLEY: William A. Mielke of South Hadley died on Friday, February 8, 2013 at Loomis House in Holyoke. He was born in Holyoke, son of the late William G. and Eugenia (Konard) and was a graduate of the former Holyoke Trade High School. Bill was a United States Navy Veteran of World War II and was a retired Plant Manager for Warner Lambert Company of California. He was a member of First...
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Frances M. Racine

May 24, 1923 - February 7, 2013

HOLYOKE: Frances May (Feather) Racine, age 89, of Holyoke, died Thursday, February 7, 2013 at Holyoke Health Care Center. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Frank and Lydia (Berndt) Feather and was a 1940 graduate of Holyoke High School. Frances was an Office Manager for Dr. Burt Shayvitz and Holyoke Associates and Internal Medicine for many years. She was a member of First Baptist...
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Daisy M. Brunette

February 18, 1916 - February 6, 2013

HOLYOKE: Daisy M. (Plamondon) Brunette, age 96, of Holyoke, died Wednesday, February 6, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Monroe, NH, one of nine children, to the late Napoleon and Marie (LaFlamme) Plamondon. Daisy was educated in Vermont Schools and moved to Holyoke where she lived for over 72 years. A Homemaker, Daisy was a communicant of Our Lady of the Cross Church. She...
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Valerie (Duff) LaBrie

October 10, 1920 - February 6, 2013

TIVERTON, RI- Valerie (Duff) LaBrie, 92 of Tiverton, RI, formerly of Holyoke, died February 6, 2013 in Rhode Island. Valerie was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Arthur F. and Mary E. (Cullinan) Duff. She graduated from Holyoke High School and Holyoke Hospital School of Nursing, and was a Registered Nurse for over 30 years at Holyoke Hospital, retiring in 1984. She was a former communicant...
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Frances V. Murphy

May 8, 1923 - February 6, 2013

HOLYOKE: Frances (Haynes) Murphy of Elmwood Towers in Holyoke died Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at the age of 89. She was born in Holyoke, lived in South Hadley during her youth, and graduated from South Hadley High School. She was employed by the former W.T. Grant Company for twenty-five years and later by Sears Roebuck. She was a member of the United Congregational Church of Holyoke since 1980...
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Roger F. Sugrue

November 14, 1956 - February 4, 2013

HOLYOKE: Roger F. Sugrue, age 56, of Holyoke, died on Monday, February 4, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. He was born in Springfield, was a 1974 graduate of Holyoke High School, attended Holyoke Community College and graduated from New England Tractor Trailer Training School in CT. Roger had worked as a truck driver at the former Consolidated Freight Company in Chicopee and...
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James E. Turcotte

August 5, 1926 - February 3, 2013

HOLYOKE- James E. Turcotte, 86 of Holyoke and Plantation, FL, passed away peacefully Sunday February 3, 2013 at the Soldier's Home in Holyoke. He was born in Holyoke, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Penders) Turcotte, and was a 1943 graduate of Sacred Heart High School. He resided in Holyoke most of his life, residing in Plantation, FL after retirement. Jim served his country admirably from 1943...
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Irene Fic

March 26, 1927 - January 27, 2013

HOLYOKE: Irene Fic, 85, of Holyoke, died on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Loomis House. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Matthew and Anna (Czechowski) Fic and was educated at Mater Dolorosa School. Irene worked for more than 47 years at Kamket Corp., retiring in 1997. She was a longtime communicant of Mater Dolorosa Church, an avid bingo player, and a huge fan of the Boston Red Sox....
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Mary T. Meunier

September 28, 1931 - January 27, 2013

HOLYOKE: Mary T. (Moriarty) Meunier, 81, of Holyoke, died on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late John and Bridget (Maloney) Moriarty and was educated in the former Sacred Heart Schools. Mary was a longtime Insurance Agent and was the retired owner of the Rabinski Insurance Agency in Holyoke. She was past President...
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Robert M. Horne

January 30, 1929 - January 23, 2013

SOUTH HADLEY: Robert McIntosh Horne, 83, of South Hadley, passed away on Wednesday January 23, 2013 at Holyoke Medical Center. He was born in Holyoke, son of the late William and Mary (Cruickshank) Horne and was educated in the Holyoke schools. Bob was a United States Navy Veteran of World War II, serving as a radioman aboard the USS Dayton and the USS Joseph P. Kennedy. He was a longtime...
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Louise C. "Wee" (Ferrara) Prattico

January 27, 1940 - January 22, 2013

HOLYOKE- Louise "Wee" C. (Ferrara) Prattico, 72, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday January 22, 2013, just five days shy of her 73rd birthday, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Manhattan, New York City to the late Joseph Ferrara and Lucy (Toranto) Vecchione. A resident of Holyoke for 44 years, she is survived by her devout, loving husband of 55 years, Joseph Prattico; her...
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Thelma M. Szostkiewicz

November 19, 1929 - January 21, 2013

Chicopee- Thelma M. (Clements) Szostkiewicz, 83 of Chicopee, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Monday January 21, 2013 at the Willimansett East Nursing Home. Thelma was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late, Robert and Bernadette (Theroux) Clements. She was a 1947 graduate of Holyoke High School, and was later employed by Providence Hospital for 33 years where she was the...
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Helen T. Noiseux

April 2, 1931 - January 19, 2013

HOLYOKE: Helen Theresa (Daly) Noiseux, 81, of Holyoke died peacefully January 19, 2013 at home. She was born and educated in Holyoke, MA, daughter of the late John and Helen (Bowler) Daly. Helen was a devoted wife and mother; later in life she was employed by the Holyoke School System, working in food preparation. She was an avid reader, loved to play cards and board games, travel and spend time...
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Joan T. Peloquin

January 22, 1935 - January 19, 2013

WESTFIELD: Joan T. (Rivers) Peloquin, 77, of Westfield, formerly of Holyoke and Southampton, died Saturday, January 19, 2013 at her home. She was born in Coeymans, New York, daughter of the late Marshall J. and Stella M. Rivers, and was educated in the Holyoke Schools. Joan is survived by her children, Karen M. Mickey and her fiancée John McGiverin of Holyoke, Debra R. Soderquist and her...
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Mary Glavas

September 11, 1917 - January 18, 2013

HOLYOKE: Mary (Hronopulos) Glavas, 95, of Holyoke, died Friday, January 18, 2013 at Holyoke Medical Center. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Exenofontos and Panagista (Christodolopulos) Hronopulos and was educated in Holyoke and Greece. Mary was a longtime cafeteria worker for the Holyoke Public Schools, retiring in 1994. She returned to Holyoke from Greece in 1947 and was a...
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Victor Rivera

March 19, 1926 - January 17, 2013

SPRINGFIELD- Victor Rivera, 86, of Springfield, died Thursday January 17, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center. He was born in Comerio, Puerto Rico, son of the late Feliciano and Victoria Rivera, and had lived in Holyoke for many years before moving to Springfield. Victor was a retired employee of Sonoco Products Co. in Holyoke, and a communicant of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish. His wife, Herminia ...
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Doris E. (Laverty) Lapointe

October 28, 1924 - January 14, 2013

HOLYOKE- Doris E. (Laverty) Lapointe, 88 of Holyoke, died Monday January 14 at the Geriatric Authority of Holyoke. Doris was born and lived all her life in Holyoke. She was predeceased by her husband Gerald R. Lapointe, a brother James Laverty, and a sister Irene Constance. She was an active member of the YMCA, where she loved to swim, and joined a group of senior swimmers called the Water...
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Gary B. Cahill

December 20, 1948 - January 13, 2013

SOUTH HADLEY: Gary B. Cahill, age 64, of South Hadley, died on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Hospice of the Fisher Home in Amherst. He was born in Chicopee, son of Lillian (Hubert) Cahill of Agawam and the late Francis Gordon Cahill and graduated from Agawam High School, Westfield State College and Western New England College. Gary was the longtime telecommunications manager for the United States...
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David M. Kraus

August 10, 1963 - January 12, 2013

FEEDING HILLS: David M. Kraus, age 49, of Feeding Hills, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and in the arms of his devoted wife, Kathryn, at Baystate Medical Center on January 12, 2013. David was born on August 10, 1963 to Marion (Martin) Kraus of and the late Lawrence Kraus. After high school, David enlisted in the United States Navy and served in the Persian Gulf aboard the USS...
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Debra L. Hash

November 8, 1956 - January 8, 2013

HOLYOKE: Debra Louise Hash, 56, of Holyoke passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family after a 3 year battle with ovarian cancer on January 8, 2013. She was born in Holyoke on November 8, 1956, a daughter of Tommie and Constance (Wagner) Hash of Holyoke, and was a graduate of Holyoke High School Class of 1974. After graduation she was employed for 18 plus years by Steiger's...
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Zoraida M. Acevedo

November 7, 1951 - January 7, 2013

SOUTH HADLEY- Zoraida Margarita (Rojas) Acevedo, 61 of South Hadley, died on Monday January 7, 2013 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Medellin, Columbia, daughter of Pedro and Aura (Agudelo) Rojas, and has lived here for many years. Zoraida was employed for many years as a packer at Sealed Air Company in Holyoke. Besides her parents, she is survived by her husband...
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Halee Teresa-Hastings Hilton

December 10, 1997 - January 5, 2013

HOLYOKE: Halee Teresa-Hastings Hilton, age 15, of Holyoke, died on Saturday, January 5, 2013 as a result of a fire at her home. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of Marion Hilton, Jr. and Lisa (Lavallee) Hilton, and was educated at Donohue School in Holyoke, South Hadley Middle School, and was currently an Honor Roll Student in the Freshman Class at Holyoke High School. Halee was a volunteer at...
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John M. Paulin

March 19, 1940 - January 4, 2013

SOUTH HADLEY: John M. Paulin, 72, of South Hadley, died suddenly Friday, January 4, 2013 at Holyoke Medical Center. He was born in Summit Station, PA, son of the late John and Mary (Kachur) Paulin, graduated from South High School and attended the University of Massachusetts. John was a Project Manager for Rexam Graphics in South Hadley where he worked for 40 years, retiring in 2000. After his...
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Mary C. Clark

March 19, 1932 - January 2, 2013

HOLYOKE: Mary C. "Coni" (Turconi) Clark, 80, of Holyoke, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at the Holyoke Medical Center. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Albert and Cecelia (Fadden) Turconi and was a graduate of the former Saint Jerome High School. Coni was a longtime Pharmacy Assistant at the former Churchill Pharmacy in Holyoke. She was happiest when she was taking care of...
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John J. Albright

April 3, 1946 - January 1, 2013

HOLYOKE: John J. "Jack" Albright, 66, of Holyoke, died on Tuesday January 1, 2013 at the Holyoke Medical Center. He was born in Greenfield, son of the late Joseph and Nellie (Kestyn) Albright and was a 1964 graduate of Turners Falls High School. Jack was a United States Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War, serving aboard the USS Loyalty, and receiving the Vietnam Service Medal with three Bronze Stars...
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Marion Pauline Prokop

June 20, 1924 - January 1, 2013

HOLYOKE: Marion Pauline (Hynes) Prokop, age 88, of Holyoke, formerly of Westfield, died Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at the Holyoke Geriatric Center. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late John and Pauline (Hartling) Hynes and was a 1941 graduate of Holyoke High School. She had lived in the coastal area of Lordship in Stratford, CT for many years and was employed as a Finance Clerk at...
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Margaret S. "Peggy" (Fallon) Creran

August 14, 1952 - December 30, 2012

HOLYOKE- Margaret S. "Peggy" (Fallon) Creran, 60 of Holyoke, died Sunday December 30, 2012 at Western Massachusetts Hospital in Westfield. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Daniel and Sheila (Kennedy) Fallon, and was a graduate of Holyoke High School, Holyoke Community College, and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Peggy was a retired teacher at John J. Lynch Junior High...
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Helen F. (Marek) Sondej

March 8, 1920 - December 29, 2012

LEE- Helen F. (Marek) Sondej, 92, a longtime resident of Holyoke, died in Lee at the home she shared for the past ten years with her daughter and son in-law on Saturday, December 29, 2012. She was born in Easthampton, a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Rybak) Marek and attended Easthampton schools. Helen was the widow of William J. Sondej who died in 1988. She was the co-owner with her...
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Alphonse R. "Al" Presto

July 16, 1928 - December 26, 2012

HOLYOKE- Alphonse R. "Al" Presto, 84 of Holyoke, died Wednesday December 26, 2012 at the Holyoke Medical Center. Al was born in Holyoke, son of the late Jon Alphonse and Sophie (Becheta) Presto. He graduated from Holyoke High School and the University of Massachusetts, and served in the Unted States Army during the Korean War. Al was a research chemist for many years for the former Texon Company...
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Maria (Schaefer) Sauer

April 2, 1928 - December 25, 2012

HOLYOKE- Maria (Schaefer) Sauer, age 84, of Holyoke, died on Tuesday December 25, 2012 at the Palmer Health Care Center. She was born in Lorsch Hesse, Germany, daughter of the late Johann and Elizabeth (Faucett) Schaefer and was educated in Germany. Maria had lived here since 1949 and was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Parish. She is survived by her beloved husband of 63 years, John R....
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Irene M. Harris

September 26, 1918 - December 25, 2012

HOLYOKE- Irene Mary (Mahoney) Harris, age 94, of Loomis House, died on Tuesday December 25, 2012 at Fisher Home in Amherst. She was born in Burlington VT, daughter of the late Justin and Parmelia (Lemieux) Mahoney and was educated there. Irene had lived in this area since 1945, residing in South Hadley and Belchertown before moving to Holyoke. She was a volunteer at Jericho in Holyoke, and a...
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Roland Carmel

August 1, 1932 - December 21, 2012

HOLYOKE: Roland E. Carmel of Millville, DE died peacefully Friday, December 21, 2012 at the home of his daughter, Suzanne. Born in Holyoke, Roland was the son of the late William and Dora (Grandchamp) Carmel and was a 1950 graduate of Holyoke High School. He participated in Holyoke politics at a young age; first serving as a Ward Three Alderman and then running for Mayor in 1961. He worked as...
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Robert C. Dawson

August 17, 1939 - December 18, 2012

HOLYOKE: Robert C. Dawson, age 73, of Holyoke, died on Tuesday December 18, 2012 at the Geriatric Authority of Holyoke. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, son of the late John and Catherine (Fieseler) Dawson and was a graduate of Saint John's University. Bob moved here in 1961 and was the Assistant Treasurer at National Blank Book Company (Avery Dennison), retiring in 1994. He later worked as...
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Patrick A. Ulias

January 25, 1985 - December 15, 2012

HOLYOKE: Patrick A. Ulias, age 27, of Holyoke, died suddenly on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at his home. He was born in Holyoke, son of Stephen and Linda (Pronovost) Ulias of Holyoke and attended Blessed Sacrament School, Holyoke Catholic High School, and Holyoke Community College. Pat was a passionate musician, artist, poet, outdoor enthusiast, and a loving friend to many. Besides his parents,...
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Antonio Lourenco Neves

March 10, 1928 - December 14, 2012

HOLYOKE: Antonio Lourenco Neves (84) of Holyoke passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, December 14, 2012. Antonio was blessed with a beautiful life filled with much love, joy and treasured memories. He was born March 10, 1928 in Portugal to Maria Luisa Neves and Francisco Lourenco. He leaves his loving and devoted wife Marinete Simoes Neves...
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Jean Eugene Hamel

March 19, 1926 - December 12, 2012

HOLYOKE: Jean Eugene Hamel, Born March 19, 1926 passed gently into rest on December 12, 2012. He fought a long and hard battle with kidney disease. Jean was the son of the late Dorila Hamel and Eva (Sansoucy) Hamel. Born and raised in the Aldenville area of Chicopee, he attended St. Rose de Lima Parish School before enlisting in the U.S. Army. He was honorably discharged in November 1945 from...
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