The Republican from Springfield, Massachusetts (2024)

Union-News, Thursday, July 7, 1994 35 Michael J. Houlihan, postal official, at 77 SPRINGFIELD Houlihan, 77, tired regional er for the Wednesday at He was also tendent of mail in Springfield, a former city policeman and fireman, and chaired the city's OffStreet Parking Commission. Born here, he was a lifelong resident, and was graduated from Cathedral Michael J. of 99 Miller a redistribution managPostal Service, died home. a five-year superin- HOULIHAN HOULIHAN High School in 1933.

He was a 14th Air Force veteran of World War II, and had flown with the famed American Volunteer Group in China. He served in both the American and Asiatic-Pacific theaters. He was a communicant of Our Lady of Hope Church, and a past president of its Holy Name Society. He also served as a lector and ecumenical minister, and captained the church's annual Stewardship Appeal for 34 years. He was a third-degree member of the Knights of Columbus's Arch- Helen F.

Leonard appeared in vaudeville shows and the famous Ziegfeld Follies. She was born in Fordham, N.Y., and lived in White Plains for many years before moving here a short time ago. She was a commu- LONGMEADOW Helen F. (Connelly) Leonard, 74, of 74 Cambridge Circle, a teacher's assistant in the White Plains, N.Y., public schools, died Tuesday in Springfield's Mercy Hospital. She was also a singer and dancer, and had LEONARD LEONARD nicant of St.

Mary's Church here. She was an election poll volunteer in White Plains. Her husband, Francis W. Leonard, died in 1985. She leaves a son, Robert F.

of New York City; two daughters, Barbara J. Winkler of Longmeadow and Elizabeth J. Vann of Hyde Park, N.Y.; 12 grandchildren. Another son, William died in 1989. The funeral will' be Saturday morning at Sampson's Chapel of the Acres Funeral Home and the church, with burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Valhalla, N.Y.

on Monday. Calling hours will be Friday afternoon 4 and evening. Paul C. Favreau GREENFIELD Paul C. "Percy" Favreau, 62, of 166 Federal a custodian at the Newton Street School for several years, died Monday at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.

He was born in Chicopee, and lived here for the past 10 years. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He belonged to the Chicopee Falls Eagles Club and American Legion Post 81 here. He leaves three brothers, Edward J. of Tarpon Springs, Robert of Chicopee, and Donald of Jaynesville, two sisters, Alice M.

House of Beloit, and Dorothy F. Neff of Hampden; several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be Friday morning at Tylunas Funeral Home in Chicopee, with burial at St. Michael's Cemetery in Springfield. Calling hours will precede the funeral.

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He also was in American Legion Post 430, the Disabled American Veterans, and the' John Boyle O'Reilly Club. He leaves his wife, the former Mary F. Moauro; three daughters, Maureen E. Kaifer of Springfield, Patricia A. Tabb of Wilbraham, and Christine H.

Burke of Hopedale; four sisters, Margaret Houlihan, Elizabeth Habinowski, Mary Walsh and Ann Houlihan of Springfield; 10 grandchildren. Another daughter, Barbara J. Houlihan, died in 1957. The funeral will be Friday morning at Sampson's Chapel of the Acres Funeral Home and the church, with burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours are this afternoon and evening.

Memorial contributions be made to the church at 577 Carew Springfield, 01104, or the Pioneer Valley Hospice, PO Box 51946, Springfield, 01151-5946. 4 B.J. Paydos, 87, ex-sports editor WARE Benjamin J. Paydos, 87, of 20 Sherwin a 22-year sperts, died editor Wednesday the Ware in a River Wilbraham nursing home. He also worked for 25 years at the former Ware Woolen and for 10 years at the former Romer Paper Co.

in Wheelwright. He had also worked for four years on the construction of the Quabbin Reservoir. He was born in Gilbertville, Hardwick. He was a communicant of St. Mary's Church, and was general manager of the Ware Merchants baseball team in the former Quaboag Semi-Professional League.

His wife, the former Helen Jezyk, died in 1968. He leaves two sons, John of Monson and Charles of Bloomfield, two brothers, Jospeh of Gilbertville and Steven of Orlando, four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. The funeral will be Friday morning in the church, with burial in the parish cemetery. There are no calling hours, and Charbonneau Funeral Home is in charge. Memorial contributions may be made to any charity.

David E. Parker ELLINGTON David E. Parker, 51, of Ellington died Wednesday at the Evergreen Health Care Center in Stafford Springs. He was born in Springfield, and lived here for many years. He was a graduate of Monson Academy (now Wilbraham-Monson Academy in Wilbraham, Mass.) and from Curry College in Milton, Mass.

He was a communicant of St. Luke's Church. He leaves two brothers, Michael of Stafford and Gerald of Ellington; three sisters, Christine Deabill-Tiziani of Ellington, Eileen Jacque of Belchertown, and Mary Parker of South Windsor; several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be Saturday morning at Burke-Fortin Funeral Home of Rockville, and the church, with burial in Ellington Center Cemetery. Calling hours will be Friday afternoon and evening, and memorial contributions may go to the Rockville General Hospital Dialysis Unit, 31 Union Rockville, 06066.

Flora E. Blackmer AMHERST Flora E. (Preston) Blackmer, 94, formerly of 31 Wildwood Lane, died Saturday in a Farmington, nursing home. Born in Georgia, she lived here most of her life. Her husband, Herbert Blackmer, died earlier.

She leaves a son, Howard of Belleview, a daughter, Marjorie Bachand of Plantsville, four grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted today in Wildwood Cemetery. There are 'no calling hours, and Plantsville Memorial Funeral Home in Plantsville is in charge. PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (never known to fail) Most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessily. 0 Star of the Sea, help me and show me here you are mv mother.

Holy Mary Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart, to succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Mary conceived without sin pray for U5 who have recourse to thee (three times). Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (three times). then Say this prayer for three consecutive davs and you must publish and it will be granted to you.

Grateful G. G. Other obituaries, Page 36 Phyllis P. Blow Phyllis P. (Dwire) Blow, 75, formerly of Amherst, died Saturday in a Northampton nursing home.

She was a private-duty registered nurse for many years. Born in Peru, N.Y., she attended schools in Manchester, and was graduated from Manchester High School in 1936. She was graduated from the Rutland, School of Nursing in 1940, and later moved to Amherst. She leaves two sons, David G. of Northampton's Florence section, and Francis W.

of California; a daughter, Rhugo B. Breton of Westfield, a sister, Lucia Day of Lebanon, and a grandson. Burial will be in Manchester at the convenience of the family. Amherst Funeral Home is in charge, and memorial contributions may be made to the Northampton Nursing Home, 737 Bridge Road, Northampton, 01060. Arturo Aponte HOLYOKE Arturo Aponte, 58, of North East Street died Monday in Providence Hospital.

He was a farm worker in Puerto Rico. He was born and educated there. He leaves his wife, Florentina Maroche Aponte; nine children in Puerto Rico and New Jersey; a brother, Fernando Aponte of Puerto Rico; two sisters, Virginia Diaz of Holyoke and Dominga Aponte of Puerto Rico, and many grandchildren. Burial will be Friday at the Municipal Cemetery in Cidra, P.R. There are no calling hours, and Edward F.

Day Funeral Home is in charge locally. BENWAY Of East Longmeadow, Annie E. (Weagle) Benway, 76, of 55 Thompson St. East Longmeadow and Holiday, Fla. Widow Lewis T.

Benway. Mother of Ruth E. Freeman of Springfield and Betty Lou Johnson of East Longmeadow Sister of Robert J. Weagle of Pownal, Maine and Ruth E. Smith of Holiday, Fla.

Grandmother of Wayne D. and Derek L. Freeman, both of Springfield. Funeral services are Thursday 10 a.m..a BYRON'S FUNERAL 1858 Allen St. Burial at Hillcrest Park Cemetery.

Visiting hours Wednesday 2-4 7.9. In lieu of flowers, contributions 10 Shriners' Hospital, 516 Carew Spfld. 01104. BILLS In Longmeadow, July 2, 1994, Mr. Edward J.

Bills, 60, of 30 Nevins Longmeadow. Former husband of Mrs. Donna (Gardner) Bills. Father of Mrs. Lori Leahy, Mrs.

Kimberly Robbins. Son of Mrs. Helen (Sullivan) Bills. Grandfather of 2. Funeral Thursday morning from the Ratell Funeral Home at 8:45 a m.

followed by the urgy of Christian Burial in St. Mary's Church of Longmeadow at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery, Springfield. Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to the American Red Cross, 235 Chestnut Springfield, 01103.

Visiting hours Wednesday 2-4 7-9 p.m. CASAGRANDE Easthampton, James W. Casagrande, 80, of 17 Paul died Wed. in Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Survived by his wife, Pearl (Norton) sagrande.

A son, James W. Casagrande, a brother Stephen Casagrande, three sisters, Mary Stiles, Dorothy Boyington, and Janet Barra. Funeral will be Fri. at 9:15 a.m. from the MITCHELL FUNERAL HOME, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in the Immacualte Conception Church at 10 both in Easthampton.

Burial will be In St. Mary's Cemetery in Nrthampion. Friends may call Thurs. 2-4 7-9 p.m. Memorial gitts may be offered to Baysfate Medical Center Renal Unit, Springfield, 01199.

CONNOR In Poway, CA, July 3, 1994 querite 1. (Millette) Connor, 75, formerly of Palme. Widow of Patrick C. Connor. Funeral from the Roberge Funeral Home, Friday at followed by a liturgy of Christian burial at 10am St.

Thomas Church. Burial in St. Thomas Cemetery. Calling hours day 7-9pm. COUNTER In Chicopee, July 4, 1994, James 8.

"Bernie" Counter. 72. Husband of Beatrice M. (Donah) Counter. Father of James B.

Counter Judith Aubrey, Joan Lamirande, Jean Boissonnault, and Janice Bernier. Son of Mary (Carabine) Counter. Brother of Joseph Counter, Eileen Boisselle, and Margaret Manzi. Grandfather of 12. The Funeral will be held Thursday morning at 9 A.M.

from the BARRY J. FARRELL FUNERAL HOME, 2049 Northampton followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in immaculate Conception Church at 10 A M. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, So. Hadley. Calling hours will be Wednesday from to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M.

CRUZ Of Springfield, July 5, 1994, Andrea Cruz, 91, formerly of 133 Massosoit Street. Loving mother of Leticia Rodriguez, Angelina Landrav and Lydia Rodriguez. Grandmother of 6 and al services will be held at the great-grandmother of 7. WEST SPRINGFIELD RAN- JONES FUNERAL HOME, 109 Main on Thursday at 10 a.m. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Calling hours will be Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

DeMARCO Of Chicopee Falls, July 4, 1994, Donato DeMarco, 88, formerly of 165 E. Main St. Husband of the late Sarah V. (Vitali) DeMarco. Father of Mary Bracci and Viola Morse.

Brother of Tommaso DiMarco. ther of 7, great-grandfather 12. of 2. Funeral Thurs. at 8 a.m.

from FORASTIERE FUNERAL HOME, 45 LOCUST with a Mass at 9 a.m. in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, burial in Gate of Heav- Wed. en Cemetery. Calling hrs.

2-4 7-9. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. mel School Endowment Fund, 123 William MA 01105. DEVLIN In Springfield, July 6, Arthur W. Devin, 86, of 310 Stafford St.

A longtime resident of Florence. Father of The Rev. Michael Devlin, chaplin at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, and James Devlin of Deerfield, teacher at Smith Academy in Hatfield. Brother of Bernard Devlin Northampton. Grandfather of 3, and great-grandfather of 1.

Funeral will be Sat. morning at 10 a.m. in the Annunciation Church in Florence. Friends may call at the JOHN F. O'CONNELL FUNERAL HOME on Fri.

from 2-4 7-9. Burial will take place on July 20, 1994, at 11 a.m. in St. Mary's Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Priests' Retirement Fund, in care of the Chancery Office, 76 Elliot P.O.

Box 17830, Springfield, 01101-1730. DOWNER Richard C. Howell, labor official, at 64 WILBRAHAM Richard C. Howell, 64, of 47 Glenn Drive, a 30-year business manager for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, died Wednesday in Springfield's Baystate Medical Center. He represented employees of New England Telephone Co.

had worked for NET for years. Born Springfield, lived here for many years. was graduated from Springfield's cal High School, nell University He was an Korean War, and a communicant of St. Cecilia's Church. He was Hampden County deputy sheriff, a New England Telephone Pioneer, and a member of the American Legion.

He was a former member of the Knights of Columbus's Indian Orchard Council. He leaves his wife, the former Pauline G. Napolitan, and three sons, Richard J. and John P. at home, and Army Lt.

Douglas P. in Norfolk, Va. The funeral will be Saturday morning at Sampson's Chapel of the Acres Funeral Home and the church, with burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Springfield. Calling hours will be Friday afternoon and evening, and memorial 1 contributions may be made to the church building fund at 64 Main Wilbraham, 01095. J.W.

Casagrande, former innkeeper EASTHAMPTON James W. Casagrande, 80, of 17 Paul the owner of the former Slattery's Inn in Northampton's Florence section, died Wednesday at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. He retired in 1972. Earlier, he was foreman of the produce department at the former First National Store in East Hartford, and also worked for a grocery chain in Northampton. Born and schooled in Northampton, he was a communicant of Immaculate Conception Church.

He moved here in 1977. HOWELL former Techni- and attended Corin Ithaca, N.Y. Army veteran of the GOSS Of Feeding Hills, July Mildred A. (Roche) Goss, 70, of 382 North Westfield St BELOVED WIFE OF WALTER C. GOSS Beloved mother of Janice Girard-Pezzimenti.

Goss and Susan Sister of Robert and Jack Roche, Marjorie Keyes, Hazel Ickrath, Claire Wright, Helen Bean and Mary Verteramo. Grandmother of Richard Jr. and Michael Girard and Nicholas Goss. The funeral will be Thursday at 8 a.m. from the AGAWAM CURRAN- JONES FUNERAL HOME, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 9 a.m.

in Sacred Heart Church with burial in SITING HOURS WILL BE Agawam Center Cemetery. VIWEDNESDAY 2-4 7-9 P.M. HANLEY Springfield, July 4th, James S. Hanley. Beloved father of James Lee and Lynn Hanley Gentles.

Grandfather to Scott, Laurie, Kevin and Glen Gentles and Smith. Brother of Richard and William. A graveside service will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. ai Hillcrest Park Cemetery, Spfld. Calling hours will be this evening from 7-9 p.m.

at DICKINSON-STREETER FUNERAL HOME, 305 State Spild. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Pioneer Valley P.O. Box 51946, 01151-5946. HANRATTIE In Wilbraham, July 1, Caroline (Roccisano) Hanrattie, 71. Widow of Paul Hanrattie.

Sister of Dominic Roccisano, Theresa Desnoyers, and Rose will Fimog- be nari. Funeral service Thurs. at 1 p.m. at FORASTIERE FUNERAL HOME, 2 p.m. at St.

Cecelia's Church in Wilbraham. Burial in St. Michael's Cemetery. Calling hours are Wed. p.m, only.

HIERS Of Granville, July 4, Ralph H. Hiers, 91. Husband of the late Avolah Banks. Father of Joyce and Priscilla. The funeral will be Friday at 2 p.m at HealeyPease Funeral Home, Westfield.

There are no hours. Burial in Silver St. Cemnetery, Granville. HOULIHAN Of Spfid, July 6, MICHAEL J. HOULIHAN, 77, of 99 Miller 51.

Beloved husband of Mary F. (Moauro) Houlihan. Devoted father of Maureen Kaifer of Patricia Tabb of Wilbraham, Christine Burke of dale, MA, and the late Barbara Houlihan. Dear brother of Margaret Houlihan, Elizabeth Habinowski, Mary Walsh, Ann Houlihan all of the late James Houlihan and the late Catherine Fenton. Loving grandfather of 10.

Funeral Fri. 8.30 a.m. at the SAMPSON CHAPEL OF THE ACRES, 21 TINKHAM RD. CORNER OF WILBRAHAM tollowed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Hope Church at 10 a.m. Interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

VISITING HOURS THURS. 2-4 7-9 PM. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Our Lady of Hope Church, 577 Carew 01104, or to Hospice of Pioneer Valley, P.O. Box 51946, 01151-5946. HOWARD Of Springfield, June 23, 1994, Ruth E.

(McManus) Howard, 88, of 912 Belmont Ave. Widow of Peter A. Howard. Mother of Douglas R. Knight and James Howard.

A memorial service will be Friday at 4pm, July 8, 1994, at St. Barnabas and All Saints Episcopal Church, 39 Oakland Springtield, 01108. No calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to the church memorial fund. A Byron Service HOWELL In Spild.

July 6, 1994. RICHARD C. HOWELL, 64. of 47 Glenn Dr. Wilbraham.

Husband of Pauline G. (Napolitan) Howell. Father of Richard J. Howell John P. Howell both at home 8.

Lt. Douglass P. Howell with the U.S. Army in Norfolk, VA Nephew of Harold F. Cray of Westfield.

Funeral with be held Saturday morning at 9am from the SAMPSON CHAPEL OF THE ACRES FUNERAL HOME, 21 TINK HAM RD. CORNER OF WILBRAHAM RD, followed by a liturgy of christian burial in St Cecilia's Church, Wilbraham at 10am. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. VISITING HOURS FRIDAY 2-4 7-9. Memorial contributions may be made to the St.

Cecilia Church Building Fund, 64 Main St. Wilbraham MA 01095. LaDUKE Formerly of Three Rivers, Elizabeth La Duke, died June 8 in Florida. A graveside service will be Friday at 3 p.m. at Four Corners Cemetery.

There are no calling hours and Beers Story Funeral Home is handling arrangements. John C. Ginnattassio SPRINGFIELD John C. Ginnattassio, 81, formerly of 101 Lamont a retired 20-year mail handler at the former Tapley" Street Post Office, died Saturday in Pahrump, Nev. He had worked at the Springfield Armory until it closed.

He was born here, and was a lifelong city resident. He was an Army veteran of World War II, and participated in the Battle of the Bulge in in the winter of 1944-45. He received a Bronze Star. He was a former communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. His wife was the late Viola T.

(Lorid) Ginnattassio. He leaves a son, Joseph Juliano of Kochel, Germany; four daughters, Jean Carroll of Southwick, Carmella Randolph of Pahrump; Rose Mary Harm of Bunker Hill, and Viola Schneiderwent of Frederica, 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchild. His other Robert Juchildren, and a great liano, died in 1992. A graveside service will be conducted Friday morning in St. Michael's Cemetery.

Calling hours are this evening at Southwick Funeral Home. Esther S. Rothenberg AMHERST Esther S. Roth- 88, formerly of Amherst, Wednesday in a Northampton home. She was born in York City, and received a degree from New York UniShe moved here in 1976, belonged to the Amherst Se-.

Council, and served on the on Aging. Her husband, Rothenberg, died in 1966. leaves two sons, Ronald and of New York City; a daughHelen Sternheim of Amherst, three grandchildren. The fuwill be Friday afternoon in Jewish Community Center, burial in the Jewish CommuCemetery. Douglass Funeral is in charge.

Memoriams BRADY In Loving Memory of ROBERT F. BRADY who passed away July 7, 1991 Till we meet May God hold you in the palm of his hand. 1.14 We will always love YOU, Your Family DENSMORE In loving memory of Mark Densmore who passed away July 7, 1975 We cannot Lord, Thy purpose see, But all is well that's done by Thee. Sadly missed by Mom and Family FABROCINI in Loving memory of FILOMENA FABROCINI who passed away July 7, 1973 Peacetul be thy sleep dear mother, It is sweet to breathe thy name In life we loved you dearly So in death we do the same. We know you walk beside us and when our tives are through we pray that God will take our hand And lead us straight to you Sadly missed by your children LETTERS In Loving memory of PHYLLISA LETTERS who passed away July 7, 1986 Always Remembered Sadly missed by Anne Marie MARTIN 1 In Loving Memory of Y' MARTIN April 2, 1959 July 7, 1981 Gone is face we loved so dear, Silent is the voice we loved to hear; Too far away for sight or speech, But not too far for thought 10 reach, Sweet to remember him who was dear here, Who.

gone away, is just as Sadly missed by, Mom, Dad, Lynn, Susan, Tommy, Kenneth, Paul David MURPHY In Loving Memory Of Who DOROTHY passed away July 7, 1981 MURPHY Those who loved her In life Sincerly Love her in death just the same Sadly missed by Noreen POWLING In Loving memory of JAY POWLING who passed away July 7, 1973 Fondly loved and deeply Heart of my heart, miss you. mourned. 1 so. Sadly missed by, His Family TOMPKINS In Loving Memory of WALLACEE. TOMPKINS who passed away July 7, 1993 His love and caring ways are always remembered and this memory has helped each day to pass towards the time when the heart shall be at peace.

Love Marianne He leaves his wife, Pearl Norton; a son, and brother, Stephen ampton; three sisters, of Easthampton, Dorothy ton of Northampton, Barra of Tustin, nieces and nephews. The funeral will morning. at Mitchell Home and the church, ial at St. Mary's Northampton. Calling this afternon and evening.

Memorial contributions made to the BMC Springfield, 01199. Deaths LEONARD In Sptld. July 5. 1994. HELEN F.

(CONNELLY) LEONARD, 74 of 46 Cambridge Circle, Longmeadow. Widow of Francis W. Leonard. Mother of Robert F. t.eonard of New York City, Barbara J.

Winkler of Longmeadow, Elizabeth J. Vann of Hyde Park, and the late William T. Leonard. Grandmother of 12. Funeral will be held Saturday at from the SAMPSON CHAPEL OF THE ACRES FUNERAL HOME.

21 TINKHAM RD. CORNER OF WIL BRAHAM RD, followed by a liturgy of christian burial in St. Mary's Church, Longmeadow at 10am. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Valhalla, NY Monday at 11am. VISITING HOURS FRIDAY 2-4 7-9, MACKECHNIE In Chicopee July 5, 1994.

Lillias M. (Johnstone) Mackechnie 89 of 20 Lachine St. Chicopee. Widow of Matthew C. Mackech.

nie, mother of Matthew C. Mackechnie, Ruth J. Mackechnie Ross and the tate Ronald S. Mackechnie, grandmother eight, great grandmother of five. Funeral services will be held Friday at from the Tylunas Funeral Home, 159 Broadway, Chicopee followed by a service in the pariorat 11am.

Burial in Oak Grove Cernetery, Springfield. Calling hours Thursday 2 10 4 and 7 to 9pm. Contributions to the American Heart Association, 57 Suffolk St. Holyoke, Ma. 01040 or charity of ones choice.

MAGOVERN Of Agawam, July 5, Dorothy Eastman (Bodurtha) Magovern, 89, of 144 Birch Hill Rd. Beloved wife of 60 years to the late John Noble Magovern. Loving mother of Marjorie Greenough, Mary M. man, John Robert A. and Charlie Magovern.

Cherished grandmother of 12, and greatgrandmother of 3. Friends and relatives are respectfully invited to attend a service of celebration of her life at 10.a.m. Friday, July 8, at the First Street, Baptist Church, Main Agawam, with burial in Agawam Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the John and Dorothy Magovern Scholarship Fund in care of First Baptist Church. 760 Main Agawam, 01001, or the Hampshire County Hospice at Noble Hospital, 86 Court Westfield, 01085.

THE AGAWAM CURRAN- JONES FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. MARSHALL In Springfield, June 3, MOST REV. JOHN A. MARSHALL, D.D., BISHOP OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. Brother of Sister Ann Marshall of the Sisters of Mercy in Worcester and brother-in-law of Mrs.

James J. Marshall of Worcester. brated Liturgy of Christian Burial will be on Thursday at 11 a.m. in St. Michael's Cathedral.

Burial will be in St. John's Cemelery, Worcester, at 2:45 p.m. Bishop Marshall will lie in state at St. Michael's Cathedral on WEDNESDAY FROM 2-9 PM. A Prayer Wednesday at 7 p.m.

at the CaService will be held thedral SAMPSONS CHAPEL OF THE ACRES FUNERAL HOME is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, be memorial contributions may made to the Bishop Marshall Memorial Scholarship Fund for the North American Seminary, Vatican City, The Diocese of Sprinyfield, 76 Elliot St. MA 01105, for seminarl- the ans studying there from Diocese of Springfield, Worcester, Mass. or Burlington, V1. MATOSKY In Northampton, July 6, ony A.

Matosky, 90, of 103 Main Haydenville. Father of Shirley Lefebvre. Brother of Josephine hom*on Agnes Lamontagne. Grandfather of Kenneth Lefebvre, Debra Bohonowicz Lisa Dictz. Grandfather of 6.

Funeral Friday at 8 a.m. from the CIERPIAL MEMORIAL HOME, 61 GRAPE CHICOPEE, followed by a Mass of Christian burial in St. Stanislaus Basilica at 9 a.m. Burial in St. Stanislaus Cemetery.

Calling hours are Thursday, 6-9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 383 Dwight HoIvoke, 01040. McCARTHY Of West Springfield. July 6, 1994, "Francis" McCarthy. 88, of 283 Park St.

BELOVED HUSBAND OF 30 YEARS TO IRENE (BABINEAU) McCARTHY. Father of George "Ed" Sexton. Brother of Mary M. Lynch. Grandfather of Jett Sexton, Tammy Sexton and Tracy ton.

Great-grandfather of Jeff Sexton, Jr. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 8 a m. at the WEST SPRINGFIELD CURRAN- JONES FUNERAL HOME, 109 Main followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, West Sringfield. Burial will be in St.

Thomas Cemetery. Calling hours will be Friday evening from 7-9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Pioneer Valley, PO Box 51946, 01151-5946, or Visiting Nurse Association of 51947. neer Valley, PO. Box Springfield.

01151-5947 former W. of EasthStiles BoyingJanet several Friday Funeral with burCemetery in hours are may be Unit, MINOR enberg, died nursing New law versity. and nior Council Archie She Perry ter, and neral the with nity Service In Westfield, July 5, 1994, TON "BUD" F. MINOR, 64. The funeral will be held Fri.

at 8 15 a m. trom the ROBERT E. CUSACK FUNERAL HOME, and in Blessed Sacrament Church at 9 a.rn. The calling hours will be Thurs. 6-9 p.m.

Donations may be made to the DAV, or the American Cancer Assoc. O'BRIEN In Spild. July 5, 1994, Bessie E. (Roberts) O'Brien 79 of 1603 Carew St. Funeral Fri morning at from the ARTHUR J.

BRUNELLE FUNERAL HOME, followed at 10am by a Mass of Christian burial at St. Mary's Church both in Willimansett. Burial in Calvary Cemetery, Holyoke. Calling hours are Thurs eve. 6-9pm.

PARKER Of Ellington, David E. Parker, 51, died Wednesday in Stafford Springs. Brother of chael Parker, Gerald Parker, Christine Deabill-Tiziane, Eilecn Jacque, Mary Parker. Uncle of several nieces and nephews. Funeral Sat at 9:30 a m.

from the Burke-Fortin FUneral Home, 76 Prospect Rockville, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a m. in St. Luke's Church. Burial wilt be in Ellington Center Cemetery. Friends may call Fri.

2-4 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Rockville General Hospital Dialysis Unit 31, Union St, Rockville, 06066. PAYDOS Of Ware, July 6, 1994. MIN PAYDOS. 201 2 Sherwin St.

Beloved father of John Charles Paydos. Funeral services at 9am Friday in ST. MARY'S CHURCH Ware. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery.

There are no calling hours. CHARBONNEAU FUNERAL HOME has be entrusted with the arrangements. PLUMLEY may be made to Heritage Hall South, Wing, 100 Harvey 01001. Johnson Drive, Agawam, ROBBINS Of West Springfield, July 4, Herbert A. Robbins, 91, BELOVED of 49 Hale St HUSBAND OF 68 YEARS TO LINE (DOOLITTLE) ROBBINS.

Loving tather of Or. Kenneth Robbins. G. Robbins and Judith Cherished grandfather of Greand gory, Lisa of Lynn and his beDian and Gregory of Spild loved great granddaughter, Robin. Father in law of Virginia Robbins.

Funeral services SOUTH will be FRIDAY at 1 P.M. IN Springfield, with burial in HillCONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. crest Park Cemetery. VISITING 2-4 AND 7-9 P.M. Memorial HOURS WILL BE THURSDAY tributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, 516 Carew field, MA.

THE WEST SPRING- FUFIELD CURRAN-JONES NERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Ot Monson, July 2, Gladys E. of Monson. Wife of the late (Hughson) Plumley, 85, formerWilford F. Plumley.

Funeral services will be held Sat. 10 FUNERAL a.m. at the LOMBARD HOME, 3 Bridge Monson. Burial in Hillside Cemetery Monson. Friends may call Fri.

7-9 Memorial contributions ROTHENBERG of Amherst, Esther Linda Manor Ext. Care died there Wed. Mother of Helen Sternheim, Ronald and Perry Rothenberg. Grandmother of 3. Funeral will be Fri.

at 1 p.m. in The Jewish Community Center of Amherst. Burial will follow In Jewisn Community of Amherst Cemetery. The DOUG. LASS FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.

ZABOROWSKI Casimir B. Zaborowski, of 61 Pembroke Springfield. Husband of the late Mary (Ciejka) Zaborowski. Father of Michael and Gerald Ducharme, and Mrs. Patricia Hedspeth.

Brother of Mrs. Loretta DiSanti. Grandfather of 6, and grandtather of 3 The funeral will be held from the SPRINGFIELD FUNERAL HOME, 130 Carew Fri. morning at 9 a.m., followed by a Requiem Funeral Service in St. Joseph's Polish National Church at a m.

Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visiting hours will be Thurs. 2-4 7-9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church Cemetery Trust Fund. P.O.

Box 70666, ficld, 01107. 1 Albin S. Downer, 54, of formerly of Easthampton, died Monday at the Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. He leaves his beloved mother, Helen (Podsadly) Downer of Holyoke; four sons, David Downer of Northampton, Dean, Douglas, Daniel Downer, all of Easthampton; two daughters, Donna Ison Dawn Downer, both of Easthampton; two sisters, Dorothy Downer of Holyoke Patricia Lanzafame of San Antonio, TX; and 5 grandchildren. Funeral will be held Saturday at 8.15 from the O'BRIEN FUNERAL HOME, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m.

in Immaculate Conception Church, burial will be in St. Brigid's Cemetery, all in Easthampton. Calling hours are Friday 2-4 7-9. ESTY Of Westfield, June 30, Everett Ellsworth Esty, 95, formerly of Springfield Husband of the late Pearl (Mumblo) Esty. Father of Eleanor Hitchco*ck.

Memorial service Sunday, July 10, at 2 p.m. in Wyben Union Church. Memorial gifts may be made to the church, Montgomery Westfield, 01085. FAVREAU In Springfield July 4,1994. Paul C.

Favreav 62 of 166 Federal St. Greenfield. Brother of Edward Robert, Donald Favreau, Alice M. House and Dorothy F. Neff.

Funeral services Friday at 9am from the Tylunas Funeral Home, 159 Chicopee with a service in the parlor at Burial in St. Michaels Cemetery. Springfield. Calling hours Friday morning before the service. GALLAGHER of W.

July 4, William T. Gallagher, 70, of 583 Kings Hwy. Beloved husband cf Irene M. (Frederick) Gallagher. Beloved father of James R.

of Dallas, TX and Thomas M. of Feeding Hills. Beloved brother of Edward of Needham, John Stamant of Newburgh, NY, Robert Stamant and Elizabeth Harkins, both of W. Spfld. and Jean Jurek and Sr.

Mary Gallagher, SSJ, both of Chicopee. Uncle of sev. The funeral will be held Thurs. 7 a.m. from the TOOMEY-O'BRIEN FUNERAL HOME, 1043 Westfield St, W.

with a Liturgy of Christian Burial, 8 a m. from St. Thomas Church. Burial in St. Thomas Cemetery.

Calling hrs. are Wed. 2-4 7-9. Memorial donations may be made to the Susan Auchter Renal Care Unit at Baystate Medical Center, Chestnut Spfld. MA, 01199.

GINNATTASSIO Of Springfield, July 2, 1994, John C. Ginnattassio, 81, formerly of 101 Lamont St. Husband of the late Viola (Lorid) Ginnattassio. Father of Juseph Juliano, Jean Carroll, Carmella Randolph, Rose Mary Harm, Viola Schneiderwent, and the late Robert Juliano. Grandfather of 16.

Great-grandfather of 22. Great greal-grandfather of 1. Graveside service Fri. at 9 a.m. in St.

Michael's Cemetery, Spfld. Calling hrs. Thurs. 7-9 only in SOUTHWICK FUNERAL HOME, 624 COLLEGE SWK. GOGGIN July 6, 1994, Marguerite V.

(Comer) Goggin, 95, of 32 Chestnut East Longmeadow. Widow of David A. Goggin, who died December 25, 1968. Beloved mother of David E. of and Marge J.

Allen of Charlotte, N. C. Grandmother of 5, great-grandmother of 8. Funeral Sat. 9 a.m.

from THE HAFEY SPRINGFIELD CHAP. ELS. 494 Belmont followed by a Mass in Our Lady of Hope Church at 10 a.m. Burial in S1. Michael's Cemetery.

Calling hours Fri. 2-4 7-9. Going out tonight? Music calendar Monday, Thursday in The Union-News 4g.

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