Obituaries
James M. Chiecko, 78, passed away on June 27, 2022. Born in Springfield, MA on April 9, 1944 to the late Charles Chiecko, Sr. and Florence (Kupka) Chiecko, he was a graduate of Chicopee High School in the Class of 1962. He then graduated in 1966 from AIC with his Bachelor of Arts Degree. Jim also attended a PhD program at NYU From 1966 to 1968.
From 1969 to 1995, he was employed at Aetna Life & Casualty. Once the financial division was acquired by ING, he became the Director of Trading...
James M. Chiecko, 78, passed away on June 27, 2022. Born in Springfield, MA on April 9, 1944 to the late Charles Chiecko, Sr. and Florence (Kupka) Chiecko, he was a graduate of Chicopee High...
Kathleen R. (Kenney) Cassanelli, 70, passed away on June 24, 2022 at University of Vermont Medical Center. Born in Springfield, MA on August 18, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Angela (Pio) Kenney. She grew up in Springfield, graduating from Cathedral High School in 1969. The following year she married her high school sweetheart, Stephen Cassanelli with whom she would spend the next 51 years. They settled in Agawam where they raised their two children. Once the kids were...
Kathleen R. (Kenney) Cassanelli, 70, passed away on June 24, 2022 at University of Vermont Medical Center. Born in Springfield, MA on August 18, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Edward and...
June Mary (Williamson) Brouillette, 86, the Angels came to bring June home after a short illlness when she passed away on June 23, 2022. Born in Springfield, MA, on December 16, 1935. She graduated from Commerce High School and went on to work as a Supervisor at AM Litho. June married Charles Brouillette on September 3,1963, together they raised a large family filled with love and many memories. After raising her family, June's love of travel took her and her best friend Evelyn all over...
June Mary (Williamson) Brouillette, 86, the Angels came to bring June home after a short illlness when she passed away on June 23, 2022. Born in Springfield, MA, on December 16, 1935. She...
Robin Carol (Lappen) Waterman, Feeding Hills, passed away unexpectedly on June 20, 2022, at the age of 67. She was born in Manchester CT on October 26, 1954 to the late Robert W. and Priscilla Virginia (Lyon) Lappen.
Robin graduated from Manchester High School. She won an award for her skill in writing Shorthand. Following graduation she worked in her father’s Insurance Company, Kmart as Department Manager of Automotive and Sporting Goods for 35 years, and then for two Communication...
Robin Carol (Lappen) Waterman, Feeding Hills, passed away unexpectedly on June 20, 2022, at the age of 67. She was born in Manchester CT on October 26, 1954 to the late Robert W. and Priscilla...
Philip A. Yacovone, 85, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2022, in the presence of his children, his grandchildren, and his great grandchildren.
Philip was born in Springfield and spent his early years in Chicopee. At Chicopee High School, he excelled at baseball and basketball and was named to the Chicopee High School Hall of Fame. He was a graduate of AIC in Springfield and was a pitcher on the AIC Yellow Jacket's baseball team. He enjoyed playing golf, skiing, boating, and traveling...
Philip A. Yacovone, 85, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2022, in the presence of his children, his grandchildren, and his great grandchildren.
Philip was born in Springfield and spent his early...
Dolores A. (Lord) Pozos, 84, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022. She was a daughter of the late Clifford and Marie (Venne) Lord. Dolores was born and raised in Chicopee and later moved to East Longmeadow. She worked for several area companies including US Envelope and Carando Meats. Dolores and her husband Robert were married for over 65 years and enjoyed traveling together all over the US. They especially enjoyed trips to Alaska and Guam. In their younger years, they were active in Cub...
Dolores A. (Lord) Pozos, 84, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022. She was a daughter of the late Clifford and Marie (Venne) Lord. Dolores was born and raised in Chicopee and later moved to East...
Daniel H. Hines, of South Hadley, passed away peacefully at his home on June 17, 2022, surrounded by his wife and children. Born on June 5, 1958, Dan had recently celebrated his 64th birthday with family and friends. He always had a smile on his face, a song in his heart and loved to make others laugh especially with his dad jokes. He was a devoted husband for over 37 years to his wife Joy L. (Bowlen) Hines and leaves behind three children Sara Spring of South Hadley, Krista Ackerman of...
Daniel H. Hines, of South Hadley, passed away peacefully at his home on June 17, 2022, surrounded by his wife and children. Born on June 5, 1958, Dan had recently celebrated his 64th birthday with...
Richard “Dick” F. Murphy died on June 16, 2022 at Baystate Medical Center with his loving wife and son by his side after a short illness. Dick was predeceased by his parents, Agnes (Devine) and John H. Murphy, and his infant son, Timothy John. Dick was a 1964 graduate of Cathedral High School. He went on to graduate from Norwich University and received his MBA from C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University.
One of the best amateur golfers in the area, Dick was known as Mr. Four...
Richard “Dick” F. Murphy died on June 16, 2022 at Baystate Medical Center with his loving wife and son by his side after a short illness. Dick was predeceased by his parents, Agnes...
Paul Z. Dulude, 38, passed away unexpectedly on June 16, 2022. Born in Springfield, MA on September 26, 1983, he was a graduate of Central High School. In the United States Marine Corps., Paul bravely and proudly served his country.
For many years, he worked alongside his family at Bert Hill Moving and Storage. Most recently, Paul was employed by Garrity Asphalt Reclaiming, Inc.
In his spare time, he enjoyed flying battery-powered RC airplanes, 4-wheeling, riding...
Paul Z. Dulude, 38, passed away unexpectedly on June 16, 2022. Born in Springfield, MA on September 26, 1983, he was a graduate of Central High School. In the United States Marine Corps., Paul...
Richard “Dick” F. Murphy died on June 16, 2022 at Baystate Medical Center with his loving wife and son by his side after a short illness. Dick was predeceased by his parents, Agnes (Devine) and John H. Murphy, and his infant son, Timothy John. Dick was a 1964 graduate of Cathedral High School. He went on to graduate from Norwich University and received his MBA from C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University. One of the best amateur golfers in the area, Dick was known as Mr. Four Ball,...
Richard “Dick” F. Murphy died on June 16, 2022 at Baystate Medical Center with his loving wife and son by his side after a short illness. Dick was predeceased by his parents, Agnes (Devine)...
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