Carroll E. Ware
Feb 13, 2014
HOLYOKE- Carroll E. Ware, 82, died peacefully on February 13, 2013 at the Holyoke Soldier’s Home surrounded by his family. Carroll was born in Randolph, Maine on February 26, 1931, the son of Hazel James and Clarence Ware. He lived his early years in Maine, enlisting in the United States Air Force at age 17. While stationed at Clark Air...
Stella Skwirz
Feb 7, 2014
HOLYOKE- Stella Skwirz, 90, a lifelong Holyoke resident and longtime Mater Dolorosa Parishioner passed away on Friday, Feb.7, 2014 at Wingate Nursing Home, South Hadley, MA. She was born in Holyoke on July 1, 1923 the daughter of the late Albert and Anna (Boczon) Skwirz and educated at Mater Dolorosa School. She retired from National Blank Book, Holyoke, MA and...
Jean Moreau
Feb 7, 2014
HOLYOKE- Jean R. (Bergeron) Moreau, 87, of Holyoke died on May 15, 2014 at Holyoke Health Care Center. She was born in Holyoke on February 7, 1927 to the late Raymond and Rita (Parent) Bergeron, and graduated from Holyoke High School Class of 1944. Jean then attended the Holyoke Hospital School of Nursing, graduating in 1947. She was a Registered...
Stella Skwirz
Feb 7, 2014
HOLYOKE- Stella Skwirz, 90, a lifelong Holyoke resident and longtime Mater Dolorosa Parishioner passed away on Friday, Feb.7, 2014 at Wingate Nursing Home, South Hadley, MA. She was born in Holyoke on July 1, 1923 the daughter of the late Albert and Anna (Boczon) Skwirz and educated at Mater Dolorosa School. She retired from National Blank Book, Holyoke, MA and...
Karol Dydek
Feb 6, 2014
HOLYOKE_Karol Frederick Dydek, 90, of Holyoke, died suddenly on February 6, 2014. He was a graduate of Holyoke High School and Wilbraham-Monson Academy. Karol graduated from the Fenway School of Mechanical Optics and worked as an optician at Pratt & Whitney for over 25 years retiring in 1987.He leaves behind his wife of 66 years, Irene (Courchesne) Dydek; a son,...
Karol Dydek
Feb 6, 2014
HOLYOKE_Karol Frederick Dydek, 90, of Holyoke, died suddenly on February 6, 2014. He was a graduate of Holyoke High School and Wilbraham-Monson Academy. Karol graduated from the Fenway School of Mechanical Optics and worked as an optician at Pratt & Whitney for over 25 years retiring in 1987.He leaves behind his wife of 66 years, Irene (Courchesne) Dydek; a son,...
Jennie P. Wauczinski
Jan 24, 2014
HOLYOKE- Jennie P. (Urban) Wauczinski, 83, entered into peace and rest on Friday, Jan. 24, 2014 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. She was born in Chicopee, MA on Dec. 1, 1930 a daughter of the late William and Paulina (Petrukiewicz) Urbonowicz. She was raised in the Berkshires, graduated from Lee High School in 1948 and later graduated from Business School. She...
Jennie P. Wauczinski
Jan 24, 2014
HOLYOKE- Jennie P. (Urban) Wauczinski, 83, entered into peace and rest on Friday, Jan. 24, 2014 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. She was born in Chicopee, MA on Dec. 1, 1930 a daughter of the late William and Paulina (Petrukiewicz) Urbonowicz. She was raised in the Berkshires, graduated from Lee High School in 1948 and later graduated from Business School. She...
Edward F. Brassard
Jan 23, 2014
CHICOPEE- Edward Francis Brassard, 89, Holyoke’s first soldier home from the hard won Anzio beachhead passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at Wingate at S. Hadley. He was born in Westbrook, ME a son of the late Eugene and Angeline (Eno) Brassard and was educated in schools in Three Rivers, Canada. He was a decorated and proud US Army...
Edward F. Brassard
Jan 23, 2014
CHICOPEE- Edward Francis Brassard, 89, Holyoke�s first soldier home from the hard won Anzio beachhead passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at Wingate at S. Hadley. He was born in Westbrook, ME a son of the late Eugene and Angeline (Eno) Brassard and was educated in schools in Three Rivers, Canada. He was a decorated and proud US Army...
Francis M. Neilon
Jan 11, 2014
HOLYOKE- Francis “Smokey” Neilon, 95, a former Holyoke resident passed away on Jan. 11, 2014, at Harborage in North Bergen, NJ. He was born in Holyoke on Aug. 8, 1918, a son of the late Michael and Margaret (Young) Neilon and was educated at Rosary High School in Holyoke. Smokey enlisted in the US Navy during WWII and served honorably...
Francis M. Neilon
Jan 11, 2014
HOLYOKE- Francis �Smokey� Neilon, 95, a former Holyoke resident passed away on Jan. 11, 2014, at Harborage in North Bergen, NJ. He was born in Holyoke on Aug. 8, 1918, a son of the late Michael and Margaret (Young) Neilon and was educated at Rosary High School in Holyoke. Smokey enlisted in the US Navy during WWII and served honorably...
Juan M. Salamanca
Jan 4, 2014
Holyoke- Juan Salamanca,29, passed away Jan. 4, 2014. Visiting hours are Monday Jan. 13, 2014 from 5-8PM at Messier Funeral Home. His funeral will begin at 10AM on Tuesday from the funeral home and be followed by the burial in Forestdale Cemetery, all in Holyoke. Please visit www.messierfuneralhome.com for more details.
Juan M. Salamanca
Jan 4, 2014
Holyoke- Juan Salamanca,29, passed away Jan. 4, 2014. Visiting hours are Monday Jan. 13, 2014 from 5-8PM at Messier Funeral Home. His funeral will begin at 10AM on Tuesday from the funeral home and be followed by the burial in Forestdale Cemetery, all in Holyoke. Please visit www.messierfuneralhome.com for more details.
