All Obituaries

Philomena “Philly” Gajda, 75, of Westfield Ma, was called home on Tuesday July 20th 2021.  She passed away to eternal life surrounded by the care and comfort of her loving family.  She was born in Springfield Ma on Feb 28th 1946 to late John and Raffella (Fabrocini) Pirro.  She graduated from Springfield technical high school in 1963, and was also graduate of Springfield College receiving a BA degree in sociology.  Philomena was a member of the Holy Trinity...

Edward A. James, 68, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Chester to the late George and Mabel (Wilkins) James. Ed was employed by the Massachusetts Turnpike as a maintenance worker for 39 years. Edward had a little farm in Middlefield where he raised and showed oxen and  had his beloved horse, Rosie. He was a member of the Worthington Rod and Gun Club, and enjoyed doing karaoke, he had a wonderful singing voice. Ed was a hardworking man, kind...

Thomas R. Barnet, 71, passed away at home July 13, 2021. He was born in Westfield, MA to the late George and Jenny Barnet. He attended Westfield Schools. After leaving there, he worked at several local businesses and spent many years in the oil industry in Cody, Montana. Tom was a hard worker with a very big heart. He was always willing to lend a hand to anyone at any time with no questions asked. He loved to help people. He also loved his dogs and he bonded with many furry friends over the...

Nina (Santucci) Pozgar, 73, passed away on Monday 12, 2021, surrounded by loved ones, at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. She was born in Westfield, MA to the late Louis and Mary (Scatchard) Santucci. Nina taught law at Northport High School. She was ADA in Suffolk County for many years, advancing to Chief of Family Crime and eventually Chief of White Collar Crime. She moved to Washington, D.C. and worked for the C.O.P.S. Program legal counsel and reported directly to Janet...

Cynthia Lees, 54, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 12, 2021. She was born in Westfield, MA to Robert and Elaine (Parenzo) Lees. Cynthia was a graduate of Westfield High School, class of 1984, and graduated from UMASS with a Chancellor's scholarship securing her bachelor's degree in Music and Education.  Cindy went on to receive a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from St. Joseph’s University in West Hartford and recently completed studies in pharmacology at Holyoke...

Mary Ann (Lipinsky) Aldrich, 79, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Chicopee to the late Louis and Frances (Walas) Lipinsky and was a graduate of Chicopee High School. Mary Ann was employed as the office manager for Dr. Chanel Bouchereau, a vascular surgeon, for 20 years. Mary Ann loved to shop, playing the piano and organ, doing ceramics and the Christmas holiday. She enjoyed time at the Agawam Senior Center, card nights with friends and...

Obituary GUZEWICZ, Paul M., age 69 of Southwick, Massachusetts passed away Monday, July 12, 2021.  He was a US postal worker and a graduate of Westfield Vocational High School.  Paul had an active career in the United States Postal Service until his early retirement.  After retiring, he thoroughly enjoyed tending to his vegetable garden, of which he was most passionate about, setting up his golf course and playing a few holes in his backyard.  One of his great joys was...

Robert “Bob” Earle Nesin died at his home in Westfield, Mass. on Sunday, July 11, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.  Born on March 31, 1944 to Helen (Mikuski) and Asher Nesin, Bob was a graduate of Westfield High School.  He attended Western New England College and proudly served his country as a member of the Army National Guard. Bob was a longtime president of Micro Abrasives Corporation and an active member of the Unified Abrasives Manufacturer’s...

Francis B. Quirk, known as “Frank” to most and “Franny” to friends and family who knew him the longest, died peacefully in Westfield after a full and active life. He was 85.   Born and raised in Westfield with his two brothers, John and Tommy, he was the son of Irish immigrants who arrived from County Kerry in the early 1920s.   After marrying while serving in the armed forces in Italy in the late 1950s, Frank returned stateside and earned a...

Phyllis Brainard, 93, of Westfield, MA, died peacefully on July 9, 2021 at Heritage Hall East in Agawam. Phyllis was born November 16, 1927 in Springfield, MA. to Margaret Mahoney and Ross Madison. She was a loving wife and Aunt. She loved her church family at Central Baptist Church in Westfield,  MA. and was a former Deacon and greeter at the church. She also delivered Meals on Wheels for many years along with her friend Mabel. She never had children of her own but was a loving Aunt to...