Jan Wnuk, 58, passed away July 3, 2019 at Wingate at Wilbraham surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Medrzechow, Poland to the late Henryk and Rozalia (Lichwala) Wnuk. Jan grew up in Poland where he graduated in automotive mechanics and had worked as a volunteer firefighter. In February 1987, he immigrated to the United States and had lived in Wilbraham for the past 21 years. A skilled and gifted mechanic, Jan co-owned B&J Repair Place in Ludlow for many years. He leaves his...

Kristen Elizabeth Walsh, 29, passed away June 25, 2019. Born in Springfield, MA on February 14, 1990, she was a lifelong area resident. Kristen was a 2007 graduate of Belchertown High School and received her Associates Degree from Holyoke Community College. She was a member of The Women of the Moose, Chapter #1489, in Chicopee Falls. Kristen was grateful for the friendship, love, acceptance, and support she received from so many people within the AA community. Kristen leaves to cherish her...

Antonio Oliveira Paulo, 84, passed away July 8, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Alcobaca, Portugal to the late Jose and Herminia (Oliveira) Paulo, he immigrated to the U.S. in 1953 and was a Ludlow resident for many years. Antonio retired after 35 years at Uniroyal and had also worked as a self-employed car dealer. He was a member of the Lusitano Club in Ludlow and the Portuguese-American Club of Chicopee. He coached and played soccer for many years and was an avid Sportinguista. He...

Alain Pierre Veilleux, 57, passed away July 3, 2019. Born in Ludlow, he was a lifelong area resident. Alain was a self-employed subcontractor specializing in vinyl siding. He enjoyed family gatherings, cookouts, camping, fishing and NASCAR. A quiet and caring person, he loved his children and family. He leaves a son, Daniel of Japan and 2 daughters, Nicole and Jacqueline of Chicopee; his father, Gabriel Veilleux of Chicopee; his siblings: Linda Auchter and husband David of Southampton, Lise...

 Silvestre C. Luis, 71, entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 24, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center.  Born in Monte de bois, Alcobaça, Portugal, son of the late Augusto and Diolinda (Felicidad) Luis, he came to the United States in 1974 and lived in Ludlow before moving to Indian Orchard.  Silvestre worked as a set-up man for Ludlow Textiles for many years before his retirement. An avid Portuguese soccer fan, he loved following his favorite team, Benfica. He leaves a...

Daniel C. Flebotte, 59, of Springfield, died unexpectedly at home on June 15, 2019. Born in Springfield on May 17, 1960, he is the son of Isabelle (Tidwell) Flebotte of Springfield and the late Henry Flebotte. A lifelong resident of Springfield, Daniel attended Springfield schools and graduated from Putnam Vocational High School in 1979. He worked in maintenance for the former SIS Bank in Springfield for more than 20 years and recently for Comcast where he had served as a Facilities Manager...

Dorothy A. (Sheppard) Belanger, 84, of Springfield, died at home on Sunday, June 23, 2019. Born in Springfield on Oct. 3, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Joseph S. and Bertha (Wiktor) Sheppard. A lifelong resident of Indian Orchard, Dorothy co-owned, along with her husband, the Armand Belanger & Son Construction Company. She had previously worked as a teacher’s aide for the City of Springfield. Dorothy had done volunteer work for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the...

Marek Zukowski, 60, passed away on June 13, 2019 at home surrounded by his beloved family. Born in Czarna Bialostocka, Poland on July 6, 1958 to the late Czeslaw and Krystyna (Koziol) Zukowski, he immigrated to the United States in 2001 and had lived in Ludlow for over 18 years. Marek was as an amazing woodworker, building many remarkable handiworks. He was an accomplished electrician, and loved working with mechanical things. He had a talent for being able to fix just about anything...

Sarah A. Lizak, 26, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 13, 2019. Born in Springfield on Saturday, September 19, 1992, the favorite daughter of Anne and Paul Lizak.  She is the sister of Daniel Lizak of Austin TX and Robert Lizak of Ludlow and mother of Ella Santiago of Wilbraham.  Sarah also leaves a large extended family and friends who miss her greatly.  Sarah lived and attended schools in East Longmeadow and Ludlow and worked in convenience stores and restaurants...

Gregory J. Kuzma, 64, passed away December 4, 2018 at Wingate at Hampden. Born in Ware, MA on August 15, 1954 to Charlotte (Rys) Kuzma and the late Joseph Kuzma, he was a Ludlow resident for many years. Gregory was a graduate of Springfield Technical Community College. He will be remembered as a very kind, caring person who would go out of his way to help anyone and will be missed by all who knew him. He leaves his loving mother, Charlotte M. Kuzma, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins,...