All Obituaries

WESTFIELD – JOAN “PEGGY” M WOODS, 91, PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY SURROUNDED BY HER LOVING FAMILY ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2022, IN WESTFIELD, MA. PEGGY WAS BORN ON AUGUST 7, 1930, IN SPRINGFIELD, MA TO JOHN DALY AND MABEL (MEACHAM) DALY. PEGGY WORKED AS AN OPERATOR AT VERIZON AND RETIRED AFTER 25 YEARS. AS A YOUNG LADY PEGGY ENJOYED ROLLER SKATING AND WAS A MEMBER OF THE RIVERSIDE ROLLAWAY’S. PEGGY WAS A LONGTIME PARISHIONER OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE PARISH IN WEST...

SPRINGFIELD – MARY ANN MANARITE, 79, PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY ON MONDAY, JULY 18, 2022, AT CARE ONE REDSTONE IN EAST LONGMEADOW, MA MARY WAS BORN ON NOVEMBER 16, 1942, IN SPRINGFIELD, MA TO JUSTUS SCHELB AND CLAIRE E (PULVIRENTI) SCHELB. MARY HAD WORKED FOR MANY YEARS AS A BARTENDER IN THE SPRINGFIELD AREA AND ENJOYED PLAYING BINGO.  MARY WAS A PROUD STRONG MOTHER, SHE DEDICATED HER LIFE TO CARING FOR HER CHILDREN AND HER 23 GRANDCHILDREN AND GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN.  MARY IS...

SOUTHWICK - Brendan James Rogowski, a native of Oakville, CT and a resident of Southwick, MA passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Brendan was born in Waterbury, CT and raised in Oakville. While attending St. John School, he participated in basketball, baseball as well as various Water-Oak and Wolcott recreational leagues. Brendan graduated from Holy Cross High School - Class of 1994. He went on to attend Roger Williams University in Bristol, RI. While residing in Southwick, Brendan...

1943 – 2022 WESTFIELD – Rosemary Ryan, 78, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at her home in Westfield, MA. Rosemary was born in Springfield, MA in 1943, to the late Albert E. Ryan and Katherine F. (Kane) Ryan. Rosemary graduated from Cathedral High School in Springfield, MA Class of 1961. She attended Westfield State University where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. Rosemary’s greatest joy was taking care of her twin grandchildren when...

SOUTHWICK – Armand Leo LaBrecque, 86, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Genesis Westfield Center in Westfield, MA.  Armand was born on August 12, 1935, in Hartford, CT to the late Albert LaBrecque and Lucienne (Royer) LaBrecque.  Armand honorably served his country in the United States Army.  He was the founder and 40-year owner of Security Fence & Kennel Company in Southwick, MA.  Other than his parents Armand is also predeceased by his brother...

WESTFIELD - Christos John Alexopoulos of Westfield, MA, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2022, with his immediate family by his side, as he was lovingly cared for by them up to and until his peaceful passing. Christos was born in Patras, Greece, in 1938, to the late John and Veneta (Demos) Alexopoulos. Christos was the beloved husband of Anna E. Alexopoulos, his enamoured wife for more than 52 years, and the loving father to Veneta C. Tatakis, her husband James and John C....

JEROME RICHARD HARRISON PASSED AWAY ON JUNE 16, 2022.  AVALON LIFE CELEBRATION CENTER & CREMATION SERVICES, LLC 691 COLLEGE HWY, SOUTHWICK, MA 01077 IS ASSISTING THE FAMILY WITH END OF LIFE ARRANGEMENTS.   VISIT WWW.AVALONCELEBRATIONS.COM 

Jean A. Schenk, 93, passed away on June 14, 2022.  A complete tribute will be published soon.  End of life arrangements entrusted to Avalon Life Celebration Center & Cremation Services, LLC 691 College Hwy, Southwick, MA 01077   Please visit www.avaloncelebrations.com 

GRANVILLE - Elaine Dorothy Gogal passed away on June 13, 2022.  All services are private.  Avalon Life Celebration Center & Cremation Services, LLC 691 College Hwy, is assisting the family with arrangements.  Please visit www.avaloncelebrations.com 

Roberto Rodriguez passed away on June 12, 2022.  A complete tribute will be published soon.  www.avaloncelebrations.com