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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.
Johnnie Lee Hardrick
Nov 25, 2013
HOLYOKE- Johnnie “Luck” Hardrick, 81, passed away on Nov. 25, 2013 at Holyoke Medical Center. He was born in Americas, GA on July 11, 1932 a son of the late Fletcher and Pearlie (Easley) Hardrick. He was a longtime photo processing clerk for the US Air Force and retired after 20 years of service. He was also the owner of...
Johnnie Lee Hardrick
Nov 25, 2013
HOLYOKE- Johnnie �Luck� Hardrick, 81, passed away on Nov. 25, 2013 at Holyoke Medical Center. He was born in Americas, GA on July 11, 1932 a son of the late Fletcher and Pearlie (Easley) Hardrick. He was a longtime photo processing clerk for the US Air Force and retired after 20 years of service. He was also the owner of...
Edward R. Deroy
Nov 20, 2013
Chicopee-Edward “Eddie” DeRoy, 60, a Holyoke native and former resident of Norwich, VT passed away at his home on Wed. November 20th, 2013, just eight days after celebrating his 60th birthday with his family. Eddie was born on Nov. 12, 1953. He was the first son of Antoinette (Cote) DeRoy and the late Amedee DeRoy. Eddie was a 1971 Graduate...
Edward R. Deroy
Nov 20, 2013
Chicopee-Edward �Eddie� DeRoy, 60, a Holyoke native and former resident of Norwich, VT passed away at his home on Wed. November 20th, 2013, just eight days after celebrating his 60th birthday with his family. Eddie was born on Nov. 12, 1953. He was the first son of Antoinette (Cote) DeRoy and the late Amedee DeRoy. Eddie was a 1971 Graduate...
Joseph Noiseux
Nov 15, 2013
HOLYOKE – Joseph M. Noiseux, 58, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013 at Holyoke Medical Center. Joseph was born on July 15, 1955 a son of the late Augustine and Helen (Daly) Noiseux. He was a longtime transit operator in San Francisco, CA and was raised and educated in Holyoke. Joseph enjoyed hiking and biking with his family and...
Joseph Noiseux
Nov 15, 2013
HOLYOKE � Joseph M. Noiseux, 58, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013 at Holyoke Medical Center. Joseph was born on July 15, 1955 a son of the late Augustine and Helen (Daly) Noiseux. He was a longtime transit operator in San Francisco, CA and was raised and educated in Holyoke. Joseph enjoyed hiking and biking with his family and...
Edwin Kerkhoff
Nov 9, 2013
HOLYOKE- Edwin Kerkhoff, 90, a lifelong Holyoke resident passed away at his home in Holyoke on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 surrounded with the love of his family and faithful friends. He was born in Holyoke on June 30, 1923 a son of the late Peter and Philipine (Bauer) Kerkhoff and attended Evangelical Lutheran School in Holyoke and was a graduate...
Edwin Kerkhoff
Nov 9, 2013
HOLYOKE- Edwin Kerkhoff, 90, a lifelong Holyoke resident passed away at his home in Holyoke on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 surrounded with the love of his family and faithful friends. He was born in Holyoke on June 30, 1923 a son of the late Peter and Philipine (Bauer) Kerkhoff and attended Evangelical Lutheran School in Holyoke and was a graduate...
William Franklin Sligo
Nov 7, 2013
SOUTH HADLEY- William Franklin Sligo, 90, of South Hadley died Thursday, November 7, 2013 at Renaissance Manor on Cabot St., Holyoke. He was born February 22, 1923 in Holyoke, Ma the son of the late William C. and Rosa (Lippmann) Sligo. He was a graduate of South Hadley High School in 1940. A World War II veteran, he enlisted in...
William Franklin Sligo
Nov 7, 2013
SOUTH HADLEY- William Franklin Sligo, 90, of South Hadley died Thursday, November 7, 2013 at Renaissance Manor on Cabot St., Holyoke. He was born February 22, 1923 in Holyoke, Ma the son of the late William C. and Rosa (Lippmann) Sligo. He was a graduate of South Hadley High School in 1940. A World War II veteran, he enlisted in...
Yenitza Ortiz
Nov 6, 2013
Yenitza Ortiz 1982 - 2013 HOLYOKE Yenitza Ortiz, 31, entered eternal rest and peace at home on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013. She is survived by her parents, Carlos and Zoraida Nieves Rodriguez; her children, Ayden and Aztiney and many extended family members and caring friends. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, Nov. 8, 2013 from 4-7PM at Messier Funeral...
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