All Obituaries

SPRINGFIELD – LUIS ANGEL JUSINO III, 50, PASSED AWAY ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2021, AT BAYSTATE MEDICAL CENTER IN SPRINGFIELD, MA.  LUIS WAS BORN ON JUNE 7, 1971, IN SPRINGRIELD, MA TO LUIS A JUSINO, JR AND CARMEN M (MERCADO) JUSINO. LUIS’S FAMILY AND FRIENDS REMEMBER HIM AS THE LIFE OF THE PARTY.  LUIS COULD TURN ANYONE'S FROWN INTO A SMILE.  LUIS WAS A PERPETUAL CLOWN, HE ENJOYED JOKING AND PRANKING THOSE AROUND HIM, ESPECIALLY HIS FAMILY. IN HIS SPARE TIME,...

WESTFIELD – John Joseph Smith Jr., 64, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021, at his home in Westfield, MA.  John was a free spirit and very strong. He had a personality that was full of faith and perseverance. John was born on May 12, 1957, in LaPuente, California to John J. Smith, Sr., and Dorothy Helen (May) Smith.  The family returned to Massachusetts when John was 10. He has resided in Westfield ever since. John was a lover of nature and animals and had a gift of...

Anita Sainio Macia, Nete, (Nana) of Chester Mass, passed away peacefully on Friday October 22, 2021. She was born in Chester Mass on December 30, 1924, to the late Ida (Kaukonen) and Arvo Sainio. She was predeceased by her brother Veikko Sainio and sister Ann Marie Sainio. Anita was a graduate of the old Chester High School and retired from HB Smith at the age of 86. Anita is survived by her husband of 67 years Burton Macia, (Poppy), who was her devoted caretaker. Nete (Nana) is...

Victor-Jose Velazquez Veloz passes away at home on October 10, 2021. He leaves behind many family members. Burial will follow at a later date in the Dominican Republic.  To express condolences please visit Victor-Jose memorial page at www.westfieldfuneralhome.com  

WESTFIELD - Evelyn Rebecca Scigulinsky, 99, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Genesis Healthcare Westfield Center in Westfield, MA.  Evelyn was born in Reymerston, Norfolk, United Kingdom on August 11, 1922, to Edward Stanford and Evelyn (Turner) Stanford. She lived and worked on a family farm and took pride in taking care of their various animals, including her beloved horses, dogs, and cats. In 1947, Evelyn embarked on a journey to the United States of America...

WESTFIELD – Lucil S. Austin, 92, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021 at her home in Westfield, MA.  At the time of her passing she was surrounded by those she loves the most, her loving and devoted family.  Lucil was born on April 14, 1929, in Ancon Canal Zone, Panama to the late Reginald Campbell and Adina (Murray) Campbell.  In 1937 at the age of 8, Lucil and her family moved to Barbados.  In 1965 at the age of 36, Lucil departed Barbados for the United States...

  SPRINGFIELD – JASON MATTHEW SMITH, 43, PASSED AWAY ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 AT BAYSTATE MEDICAL CENTER IN SPRINGFIELD, MA. JASON WAS BORN ON NOVEMBER 8, 1977, IN HOLYOKE, MA TO GEORGE EVERETT SMITH AND PATRICIA ANN KIRBY.  JASON ATTENDED WESTFIELD TRADE HIGH SCHOOL.  HE WAS AN AVID PINK FLOYD FAN AND ENJOYED ALL ASPECTS OF FOOTBALL. JASON WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR HIS BIG HEART AND HIS WILLINGNESS TO LEND A HELPING HAND.  JASON IS PREDECEASED BY HIS FATHER...

Kenneth Roy Chandler, 86, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2021 at Baystate Palmer Hospital.  Ken was born on August 5, 1935, son to the late Bruce and Eunice(Setchell) Chandler in St. Albans, Vermont.  He later moved to West Springfield where he attended West Springfield Public Schools, and He attended American International College in Springfield.  Ken worked for Buxton Leather for over 45 years before retirement in 2000, and also employed with Foreign Auto...

Irene Virginia Jeffers Lowery, 91, passed away peacefully at home on September 1, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.  Irene was born on October 1, 1929 in Baltimore, MD, daughter to the late Joel W. And Hazel V. (Anderson) Jeffers.  She was raised and educated in Baltimore. Irene worked for many years as a gift wrapper, and she wrapped such beautiful gifts, no one wanted to open them.   She was a member of the Salem Baptist Church in Maryland.  She enjoyed watching...

Our beloved mother, Jean Janet Dumphy, 68, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center.  Jean was born on February 10, 1953 in Westfield, daughter to the late Eujean Measick and Gladys(Kellogg) Noble.  She was raised and educated in Westfield and was a graduate from Westfield High School.  Jean loved raising her children, and being a grandmother.  She was an avid crafter who enjoyed stenciling, and cross stitching.  Jean loved to garden and...