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Robert T Sr.Amand
Nov 12, 2013
MONSON- Robert T. St. Amand, Sr. 44, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013. He was born and raised in Holyoke, son of Dianna Bergeron and Gerald St. Amand, Sr. Bobby was involved with the Holyoke Boys Club, especially the boxing programs. He was a longtime tow truck operator and enjoyed traveling, camping and Labor Day picnics. In addition...
Annette (Plasse) Baillargeon
Nov 11, 2013
HOLYOKE- Annette Baillargeon, 91, passed away on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013 at Holyoke Geriatric Authority. She was born in Holyoke the daughter of the late Arthur and Noella (St. Germain) Plasse and educated in Holyoke Schools. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 40 years, George Baillargeon in 1983. She was a longtime employee at McDonalds Restaurant on Northampton...
Annette Baillargeon
Nov 11, 2013
HOLYOKE- Annette Baillargeon, 91, passed away on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013 at Holyoke Geriatric Authority. She was born in Holyoke the daughter of the late Arthur and Noella (St. Germain) Plasse and educated in Holyoke Schools. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 40 years, George Baillargeon in 1983. She was a longtime employee at McDonalds Restaurant on Northampton...
John J Kleindienst
Nov 4, 2013
WALES- John James Kleindienst, 82, passed away at Redstone in East Longmeadow on Monday Nov 4, 2013. John was a detective with the Chicopee Police Department retiring in 1987 after serving the community and the department for over 28 years. He was born in Holyoke on August 16, 1931 a son of the late John and Annette (Henault) Kleindienst and...
John J Kleindienst
Nov 4, 2013
WALES- John James Kleindienst, 82, passed away at Redstone in East Longmeadow on Monday Nov 4, 2013. John was a detective with the Chicopee Police Department retiring in 1987 after serving the community and the department for over 28 years. He was born in Holyoke on August 16, 1931 a son of the late John and Annette (Henault) Kleindienst and...
Denise D. Mecteau
Nov 2, 2013
CHICOPEE- Denise D. (Perron) Mecteau, a longtime Holyoke resident passed away at Mercy Hospital on Saturday, November 2, 2013 two months prior to her 56th birthday. Denise was born in Holyoke on December 31, 1957 a daughter of the late Albert and Antoinette (Courchesne) Perron and was educated in Holyoke Schools. She was employed at Ampad in Holyoke for over...
Denise D. Mecteau
Nov 2, 2013
CHICOPEE- Denise D. (Perron) Mecteau, a longtime Holyoke resident passed away at Mercy Hospital on Saturday, November 2, 2013 two months prior to her 56th birthday. Denise was born in Holyoke on December 31, 1957 a daughter of the late Albert and Antoinette (Courchesne) Perron and was educated in Holyoke Schools. She was employed at Ampad in Holyoke for over...
Roger F. Tardy
Oct 22, 2013
ROGER F. TARDY 1954 – 2013 CHICOPEE- Roger F. Tardy, 58, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 22, 2013. He was born in Holyoke, MA on November 26, 1954 a son of the late Walter and Irene (Yelle) Tardy and was a graduate of Holyoke High School. Roger was a longtime area donut shop manager and worked for many years...
Roger F. Tardy
Oct 22, 2013
ROGER F. TARDY1954 � 2013CHICOPEE- Roger F. Tardy, 58, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 22, 2013. He was born in Holyoke, MA on November 26, 1954 a son of the late Walter and Irene (Yelle) Tardy and was a graduate of Holyoke High School. Roger was a longtime area donut shop manager and worked for many years at the...
Joseph Dean Surrette
Oct 14, 2013
JOSEPH DEAN SURRETTE 1958 -2013 CHICOPEE- Joseph D. Surrette, 55, died Monday, October 14, 2013. He is survived by his father, Joseph; a brother; Ricky; five sisters, Bonny, Jo-Ann, Pamela, Donna, June and several nieces, nephews and cousins. All funeral services are private. A Brunelle Service.
Joseph Dean Surrette
Oct 14, 2013
JOSEPH DEAN SURRETTE1958 -2013CHICOPEE- Joseph D. Surrette, 55, died Monday, October 14, 2013. He is survived by his father, Joseph; a brother; Ricky; five sisters, Bonny, Jo-Ann, Pamela, Donna, June and several nieces, nephews and cousins. All funeral services are private. A Brunelle Service.
Edwin O. Rivera
Oct 3, 2013
CHICOPEE- Edwin �Chico� Rivera, 59 passed Thursday, October 3, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center. He was owner and proprietor of Chico�s Siding & Exterior Designs in Chicopee for over 30 years. He was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico on January 29, 1954, son of the late Angel L. Rivera and survived by mother, Guadin G. Rivera of East Longmeadow, MA....
Edwin "Chico" Rivera
Oct 3, 2013
CHICOPEE- Edwin “Chico” Rivera, 59 passed Thursday, October 3, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center. He was owner and proprietor of Chico’s Siding & Exterior Designs in Chicopee for over 30 years. He was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico on January 29, 1954, son of the late Angel L. Rivera and survived by mother, Guadin G. Rivera of East Longmeadow, MA....
Josephine F. Peters
Sep 27, 2013
CHICOPEE- Josephine (Rzeszutek) Peters, 94, passed away 9/27/13 at her home. The Rite of Committal and Burial will be held on Friday, October 11, 2013 at 1PM at the graveside in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Chicopee. Memorial donations in her name can be made to Dakin Humane Society, PO Box 6307, Spfld, MA 01101 or T.J. O�Connor Shelter, 627 Cottage St.,...
Josephine F. Peters
Sep 27, 2013
CHICOPEE- Josephine (Rzeszutek) Peters, 94, passed away 9/27/13 at her home. The Rite of Committal and Burial will be held on Friday, October 11, 2013 at 1PM at the graveside in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Chicopee. Memorial donations in her name can be made to Dakin Humane Society, PO Box 6307, Spfld, MA 01101 or T.J. O’Connor Shelter, 627 Cottage St.,...
Dennis Briere
Sep 25, 2013
CHICOPEE- Dennis “Benny” Briere, 59, passed away on Wednesday September 25, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center. Benny was born in Holyoke on December 31, 1953 the son of the late Lawrence and Irene (Mainville) Briere. He was a graduate of Chicopee Comp in 1971 and was a member of the football and hockey teams. He was an area welder for...
Dennis Briere
Sep 25, 2013
CHICOPEE- Dennis �Benny� Briere, 59, passed away on Wednesday September 25, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center. Benny was born in Holyoke on December 31, 1953 the son of the late Lawrence and Irene (Mainville) Briere. He was a graduate of Chicopee Comp in 1971 and was a member of the football and hockey teams. He was an area welder for...
Raymond W. Depot
Sep 19, 2013
CHICOPEE- Raymond Depot, 91, Patriarch, passed away at Willimansett Center West on Thursday, September 19, 2013. He was a devoted father, grandfather, pepe’, uncle, friend to five generations of family. Ray was known in the community as “Pepe’” and “Ray the Mover” not only to his own family but to those who had the opportunity to befriend him over the...
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