All Obituaries

Margaret Hill, 63, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020.  Margaret was born on September 14, 1956 in Greensboro, Georgia, daughter to the late George and Elizabeth (Thomas) Peaks.  She was raised and educated in Greensboro and was a graduate from Greene County High School.  She later moved to Westfield, MA in 1975.  Margaret was employed as an inspector for Old Colony Envelope for over 20 years before her retirement.  She liked to play Bingo and to go to Foxwoods...

Joseph Matthew Rame, 50, passed away from an unfortunate accident on May 13, 2020 at home.  Joseph was born on August 26, 1969 in Holyoke, son to Donald and Marlene(LaFrance) Rame.  Joe enjoyed going to live music venues, and listening to his favorite rock bands.  He was a loyal Philadelphia Eagles fan, and loved working on automotives.  Joseph is survived by his adoring mother Marlene Rame of Palmer, his son Gaige Rame of Chicopee, uncle Paul Rame of Holyoke, and his...

Earl Roy Bousquet, 93, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center.  Earl was born on June 22, 1926 in Greenfield, son to the late George and Florence Bousquet.  Earl was a life long resident to Chester.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army during WWII and the Korean Conflict.  Earl worked as a gas fitter for Hammill - McCormick for many years, after his retirement, he moved to Chester and built his home for the past 30...

Paul James Caputo passed away May 6, 2020 at Meadowbrook Care Center in Van Alstyne, Texas from Alzheimers and other ailments. Paul was born in Westfield on February 8, 1945.  He was an alumni of Westfield High School and AIC College in Springfield.  He was an accomplished musician on guitar and accordion.  He moved to Texas 30 years ago and played in several bands.  He preceded his parents Anthony and Jennie (Stanselski) Caputo.  Paul leaves his 2 brother Anthony...

JOHN M. ZOMEK (GRUMPY), 81, PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY, TUESDAY APRIL 28, 2020.  JOHN WAS BORN ON SEPTEMBER 8, 1938 IN SOUTHWICK, SON OF THE LATE STANLEY C. AND MARY A. (FLOREK) ZOMEK. HE WAS A LIFE LONG RESIDENT OF WESTFIELD.  JOHN PROUDLY SERVED HIS COUNTRY IN THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORP, STATIONED IN CAMP LEJEUNE, NC. HE WORKED AS A GROUP LEADER FOR KAMAN AEROSPACE BEFORE HIS RETIREMENT. HE WAS A COMMUNICANT OF HOLY TRINITY CHURCH IN WESTFIELD. HE WAS A BIG FAN OF THE BOSTON RED...

Anita F. (Swift) LeBorgne, 70, of Chicopee, MA passed away on April 21, 2020 after a long-term illness.   She was born in Passaic, NJ on September 16, 1949, daughter of the late Edward V. and Anita E. Swift (Leone). She is survived by her three children, Anita and her husband Kyle, Peter and his wife Annemieke, and Matthew and his wife Dawn, and two sisters, Pamela and Marie. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Anita graduated from East...

WESTFIELD –  Katherine (Kate) Pighetti, 71, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 21, 2020.  Kate was born on January 10, 1949 in Westfield, daughter to the late Martin and Julia (Brzezinski) Trusty. She grew up in Westfield where she lived most of her life. She was very civically minded, most recently on the committee for the Westfield Farmer’s market. Kate (or Kathy) gave her time generously to a number of local organizations and causes, including Westfield on...

Muriel Margaret Quist, 98, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2020.  Muriel was born in Flushing, NY on February 2, 1922.  Muriel enjoyed her time here in West Springfield for over 25 years before retiring  to Stoddard, NH.  She spent most of her days volunteering at the Cheshire Medical Center - Dartmouth Hitchcock in Keene,NH.  She also enjoyed being a teacher’s aid in the one room school house in Stoddard.  She was the President of the Hampden...

Joseph (Joe) Peter Brzys II, lost his battle with Covid-19 on Monday, April 20, 2020. Joseph was born September 17, 1944 in Westfield, son of the late Joseph and Jennie (Wojtkiewicz)Brzys.   Joe was a graduate of St.Mary’s High School and received a Bachelors degree from Westfield State in 1970. Joe served as a medic in the Massachusetts Army National Guard obtaining the rank of SP5 and later he became the Director of Benefits at Baystate Health Care from 1970 until his retirement...

Susan Ruth (Schultz) Nardacci, 72, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 10th with family by her side. Susan was born on July 4, 1947 in Westfield, daughter to the late August Schultz and Ruth Stevens.  Susan was strong, and humble. She was full of life and love. Susan was caring and selfless putting everyone’s needs before her own; family always first. Susan left Westfield and moved to Southwick to raise her growing family and remained for 20 years before returning to...