On Sunday, January 9th, 2022, my husband Richard Silva passed away and I lost my soul mate and best friend. Rich was a veteran of the Vietnam War where he served his country and fellow warriors as a field medic. His courageous acts earned him a bronze star with valor and a purple heart. Rich held many managerial positions before starting and running his own business, CGS Enterprises, Inc. which he successfully operated for over 30 years. Rich was extremely proud of his three daughters;...

Paul M. Sinowski 1954-2022 BELCHERTOWN Paul Michael Sinowski, 67, passed away January 9, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving and devoted family after a long battle with cancer. Born in Springfield on May 19, 1954 to the late Michael and Evelyn (Johnson) Sinowski, he grew up in East Longmeadow and was a Belchertown resident for the past 10 years. Paul graduated from Springfield Technical Community College, earning a degree in law enforcement. He worked for many years alongside his...

Carmelinda “Melin” M. Menas, 48, passed away January 2, 2022 at Baystate Medical Center from complications due to Covid-19. Born in Manila, Philippines on April 15, 1973, she grew up in Rumford, Maine and graduated from Dirigo Mountain Valley High School. For the last 18 years, she was a Springfield, Massachusetts resident. Melin worked for 18 years for Freedom Credit Union, starting her career as a teller and worked her way up to Branch Officer. She was also a realtor for BKaye...

Michael A. Duran "Bronco", 25 passed away on December 31, 2021. Michael was born on February 10, 1996 at Yokota, AB in Yokota, Japan to Dion D. Duran of Colorado Springs, CO and Leigh C. Henderson of South Hadley, Massachusetts. Michael grew up in both Colorado and Massachusetts however he considered Colorado home. Michael was home schooled, but did play High School Football, wrestling and lacrosse for South Hadley High. There, he received his nickname 'Bronco', defying the...

Theodore J. “Ted” Marczyk, 87, passed away December 30, 2021 at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer surrounded by his loving family. Born in Ludlow on August 4, 1934 to the late Ignatius and Frances (Kicior) Marczyk, he was a lifelong resident of Indian Orchard. Ted was a faithful communicant of Immaculate Conception Church. He attended Immaculate Conception School and graduated from Cathedral High School.  From 1957-1959, he served honorably in the United States Army and was...

Peter K. Brown, 70, a lifelong resident of Springfield, died Friday, December 31, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Ware on Aug. 1, 1951, he was the son of the late Thomas P. Brown, Sr. and Marion F. (Hauschild) Brown. Peter was a graduate of the former Trade High School in Springfield. He served as the president of J. L. S. Youth Baseball for 25 years, and was one of the initial inductees to the Western Mass. Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014. Peter is survived by his wife of 50 years,...

Wanda F. (Muncy) Tindell, 81, passed away December 20, 2021 at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer. She was born on April 27, 1940 in Warriormines, West Virginia, one of 16 children of the late Owen and Myrtle (Hyatt) Muncy. Wanda attended Romney West Virginia’s School for the Blind and was a dedicated member of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) in Springfield, MA for over 50 years. Her guide dogs, Pal and Val, were her beloved companions for many years. In her younger years, she...

Lauretta A. (Kazierad) Giannetti, 97, of Glendale, AZ, passed away December 9, 2021 at home. She was born in Westfield, MA on March 15, 1924 to the late John and Victoria (Bailus) Kazierad. Lauretta worked as a clerk for Baystate Gas for many years. She loved ballroom dancing with her late husband, Joseph G. Giannetti, who passed away in 2007. Lauretta leaves to cherish her memory, her son, Joseph A. Giannetti and his wife Sharon, of Glendale, Arizona and her beloved grandchildren: Kimberly...

Yluminado De Los Santos, 89, passed away December 21, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 10, 1932 in San Juan, Dominican Republic to the late Benigno De Los Santos and Anna Rita Familia. He leaves his wife, Ramona (Caridad) Rodriguez along with 10 children, a sister, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other family members and friends. Calling hours will be held on Monday, December 27th from 5:00-8:00pm and on Tuesday, December 28th from...

Thomas A. Ryan 1941-2021 SPRINGFIELD Thomas A. Ryan, 80, passed away December 26, 2021 at home. Born in Springfield on March 5, 1941 to the late John and June (Stead) Ryan, he was a longtime Springfield resident and had also lived in East Longmeadow for 30 years. Tom retired as a Group Leader from American Saw in 2003 after 22 years of service where he enjoyed playing in their golf and bowling leagues. He was a member of East Longmeadow United Methodist Church. Tom liked watching sports...