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Gerard R. Belisle
Jul 27, 2015
HOLYOKE- Gerard R. Belisle, 80, died Monday, July 27, 2015 at the Holyoke Soldier’s Home. Gerard was born in Holyoke on April 4, 1935, a son of the late Emile and Wilhemine (Cote) Belisle and was educated in Holyoke Schools. He was a Navy Veteran of the Korean War and retired after 27 years from Holyoke Machine. Gerard is predeceased...
Gerard R. Belisle
Jul 27, 2015
HOLYOKE- Gerard R. Belisle, 80, died Monday, July 27, 2015 at the Holyoke Soldier�s Home. Gerard was born in Holyoke on April 4, 1935, a son of the late Emile and Wilhemine (Cote) Belisle and was educated in Holyoke Schools. He was a Navy Veteran of the Korean War and retired after 27 years from Holyoke Machine. Gerard is predeceased...
Jean Pijar
Jul 21, 2015
HOLYOKE - Jean �Gram� Pijar, 100, of Holyoke died peacefully at her home on July 21, 2015. She was born in Holyoke the daughter of the late Frank & Julia (Lula) Michalik. She lived in Holyoke all her life and attended Holyoke Schools. Although retired since 1977, she never stopped working, whether at home or at the family business founded...
Jean Pijar
Jul 21, 2015
HOLYOKE - Jean “Gram” Pijar, 100, of Holyoke died peacefully at her home on July 21, 2015. She was born in Holyoke the daughter of the late Frank & Julia (Lula) Michalik. She lived in Holyoke all her life and attended Holyoke Schools. Although retired since 1977, she never stopped working, whether at home or at the family business founded...
Linda E. Torres
Jul 19, 2015
FH WEBSITE ONLY Linda E. Torres 1950-2015 HOLYOKE- Linda E. (Bazluke) Torres, 64, passed away suddenly on July 19, 2015 at Baystate Medical Center. She was born on October 10, 1950, a daughter of the late Samuel and Nancytina (Papa) Bazluke in Barre, VT. Linda worked as a CNA for 28 years at Mont Marie. She was predeceased by her...
Linda E. Torres
Jul 19, 2015
FH WEBSITE ONLYLinda E. Torres1950-2015HOLYOKE- Linda E. (Bazluke) Torres, 64, passed away suddenly on July 19, 2015 at Baystate Medical Center. She was born on October 10, 1950, a daughter of the late Samuel and Nancytina (Papa) Bazluke in Barre, VT. Linda worked as a CNA for 28 years at Mont Marie. She was predeceased by her son, Edwardo Bazluke....
Theresa (Dugre) Deslippe
Jul 7, 2015
SOUTH HADLEY- Theresa (Dugre) Deslippe, 75, passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, July 7, 2015. She was born on June 6, 1940 a daughter of the late Leo and Theresa (Remy) Dugre and educated in local schools. She was married to William Deslippe for over 53 years before his passing in 2013. Theresa worked for many years at...
Theresa (Dugre) Deslippe
Jul 7, 2015
SOUTH HADLEY- Theresa (Dugre) Deslippe, 75, passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, July 7, 2015. She was born on June 6, 1940 a daughter of the late Leo and Theresa (Remy) Dugre and educated in local schools. She was married to William Deslippe for over 53 years before his passing in 2013. Theresa worked for many years at...
Edward Stanley Walczak
Jun 24, 2015
HOLYOKE- Edward S. Walczak "Whitey", 86, passed away on June 24, 2015, surrounded by family in his home in Holyoke. Edward, a son of the late Thomas and Mary (Lysik) Walczak, was born on July 22, 1928 in Ludlow. He worked for Philip Hano Business Forms for many years, and retired from Curtis Business Forms in 1990. In 1949 he...
Edward S. Walczak
Jun 24, 2015
HOLYOKE- Edward S. Walczak "Whitey", 86, passed away on June 24, 2015, surrounded by family in his home in Holyoke. Edward, a son of the late Thomas and Mary (Lysik) Walczak, was born on July 22, 1928 in Ludlow. He worked for Philip Hano Business Forms for many years, and retired from Curtis Business Forms in 1990. In 1949 he...
Charles A. Adams
Jun 23, 2015
CHICOPEE-Charles Andrew Adams, passed on 6/23/2015. He was born on 4/21/1949 in Athens, ME. He was the father of four girls, Kimberley Jarvis, Darlene Adams, Susan Ballou and Rebecca Adams. He leaves his former wife Bonnie Adams; 9 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was one of six children, Harvey, Robert, Patricia, Jacklyn, and Deborah....
Charles A. Adams
Jun 23, 2015
CHICOPEE-Charles Andrew Adams, passed on 6/23/2015. He was born on 4/21/1949 in Athens, ME. He was the father of four girls, Kimberley Jarvis, Darlene Adams, Susan Ballou and Rebecca Adams. He leaves his former wife Bonnie Adams; 9 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was one of six children, Harvey, Robert, Patricia, Jacklyn, and Deborah....
Fred Mateo
Jun 2, 2015
Frederick Mateo1981-2015SPRINGFIELD- Frederick �Fred� Mateo, 34, passed away suddenly in Springfield on June 2, 2015. He was born on January 20, 1981, a son of Jose Mateo and Ivette Rodriguez. Fred graduated from Amherst High School. He worked at multiple local Friendly�s Restaurant locations as a manager. He enjoyed cooking and inventing his own food recipes. Fred had a gift...
Fred Mateo
Jun 2, 2015
Frederick Mateo 1981-2015 SPRINGFIELD- Frederick “Fred” Mateo, 34, passed away suddenly in Springfield on June 2, 2015. He was born on January 20, 1981, a son of Jose Mateo and Ivette Rodriguez. Fred graduated from Amherst High School. He worked at multiple local Friendly’s Restaurant locations as a manager. He enjoyed cooking and inventing his own food recipes. Fred had...
Walter J. Krajewski
Jun 2, 2015
Walter J. Krajewski1929-2015HOLYOKE- Walter J. Krajewski, 85, passed away on June 2, 2015 at Holyoke Medical Center. He was born on September 16, 1929 in Holyoke to the late Frank and Ernestine (LeClair) Krajewski. Walter was a lifelong resident of Holyoke and took pride in his beloved city receiving recognition and multiple Citizen Pride awards. He served in the United...
Walter J. Krajewski
Jun 2, 2015
Walter J. Krajewski 1929-2015 HOLYOKE- Walter J. Krajewski, 85, passed away on June 2, 2015 at Holyoke Medical Center. He was born on September 16, 1929 in Holyoke to the late Frank and Ernestine (LeClair) Krajewski. Walter was a lifelong resident of Holyoke and took pride in his beloved city receiving recognition and multiple Citizen Pride awards. He served in...
Vidalina Davila
May 25, 2015
Vidalina Davila1936-2015HOLYOKE- Vidalina �Vida� Davila, 79, died on May 25, 2015 at Baystate Medical Center. She was born on April 23, 1936 to the late Rafael Bermudez and Vicenta Rivera in Puerto Rico. Vida was a longtime resident of Holyoke. She was a seamstress for many years, her most recent work at Totsy Manufacturing making doll clothing. Vida was a...
Vidalina Davila
May 25, 2015
Vidalina Davila 1936-2015 HOLYOKE- Vidalina “Vida” Davila, 79, died on May 25, 2015 at Baystate Medical Center. She was born on April 23, 1936 to the late Rafael Bermudez and Vicenta Rivera in Puerto Rico. Vida was a longtime resident of Holyoke. She was a seamstress for many years, her most recent work at Totsy Manufacturing making doll clothing. Vida...
Vidalina Davila
May 25, 2015
Vidalina Davila1936-2015HOLYOKE- Vidalina �Vida� Davila, 79, died on May 25, 2015 at Baystate Medical Center. She was born on April 23, 1936 to the late Rafael Bermudez and Vicenta Rivera in Puerto Rico. Vida was a longtime resident of Holyoke. She was a seamstress for many years, her most recent work at Totsy Manufacturing making doll clothing. Vida was a...
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