All Obituaries

Burton F. Macia, 97, passed away at home on Thursday, April 27, 2023.  A full tribute will be posted soon.   Westfield Funeral Home and Cremation, 4 Princeton St, Westfield, MA 01085

CHESTER, MA - Burton Fred Macia, (Poppy) a World War II Army veteran and longtime resident of Chester Mass, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 27th, 2023. Born in Chester Mass on March 20, 1926, to Irving Macia and Stella (Lawrence) Macia. He leaves his sister Alberta Jordan, many nieces and nephews. Burton was predeceased by his brother Donald Macia and his sister Katherine Thomas. Burton (Burt) (Poppy) (Uncle Burt) is survived by his loving niece Karen Avery, great-niece...

WESTFIELD - Helen Marie Therese Walczak, 75, passed away on Sunday March 19, 2023 with her family by her side. Helen was born on June 13, 1947 to Viateur and Simone Robillard in Holyoke, MA. She was an avid reader and writer who was fluent in both English and French. Helen loved her family and cherished every card, photo, letter etc. she ever received from them. In addition to her parents, Helen is predeceased by her son David Walczak, her brothers Donald and Rene Robillard, and her sister...

WESTFIELD - Miguel Angel Rivera, 67, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023.  A visitation will be held at Westfield Funeral Home, 4 Princeton St, Westfield, MA 01085 on Monday, March 20, 2023, from 10 AM - 11:30 AM.  A funeral home service will be held at 11:30 AM followed by burial at St. Mary's Cemetery in Westfield, MA  To express condolences to the family visit Miguel's memorial page at www.westfieldfuneralhome.com 

  WESTFIELD – Thomas Peter Szostek, 51, passed away while surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, February 16, 2023.  Tom was born on March 26, 1971, in Springfield, MA to Bernard Francis Szostek and Kalliopi Szostek (Pandalaki). Tom was raised in West Springfield, MA, and graduated from West Springfield High School.  He earned a degree from Holyoke Community College.  Thomas was very mechanical and enjoyed a long career working in HVAC. Tom proudly served...

WESTFIELD - Martin “Marty” Charles Madrid, 64, a lifelong resident of Westfield, MA passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield, MA. Marty was born on June 15, 1958, in Westfield, MA to the late Arthur P. Madrid and Sophie Madrid (Marcyoniak) Staff Sergeant Madrid proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1975 – 1986 as a communications technician, drill sergeant, and instructor. He was awarded the Army Commendation...

WESTFIELD - Michael ''Mike" Urbanski of Westfield, MA passed away Jan. 31, 2023, at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his family & friends. Michael was born in Westfield on Feb 3, 1969, to Joseph and Constance Urbanski. He grew up in Chester, MA, and attended Gateway Regional High School. He received his degree in electrical engineering from UMASS and his MBA from UConn. He spent almost his entire career at United Technologies/Raytheon. Mike was an engineer and loved...

Parshu Bardewa, 37, passed away on January 25, 2023.  Westfield Funeral Home and Cremation, LLC 4 Princeton St. Westfield, MA 01085 is assisting the family with arrangements.   Please visit www.westfieldfuneralhome.com 

Kyle Thomas Yarde passed away on January 10, 2023.  Westfield Funeral Home and Cremation LLC, 4 Princeton St, Westfield, MA 01085

Raymond R. Guevin, 92, of Wilbraham, MA, passed away onJanuary 1, 2023 at the Holyoke Soldier's Home. Raymond was born in Holyoke, MA on August 16, 1930 to Alfred and Florence (Blanchard) Guevin. He graduated from South Hadley High School in 1948 and served in the U.S. Army medical corps during the Korean War from 1953 to 1954. He worked in banking and finance his entire career, graduating from the American Institute of Banking, Springfield chapter in 1965 and Williams College School of...