All Obituaries

HOLYOKE Joel’s life was characterized by his deep connection with family. He lost his mother at a young age, but when his father remarried he gained three siblings in a real life “brady bunch” situation which he benefited from tremendously. In total there were eight children and love triumphed tragedy in their home. He enjoyed their large family gatherings, the guidance and love of his of his all-knowing sisters and the ruckus and rowdy debauchery of his...

Holyoke:   Thomas S. Rex, 75, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018 at his home in Holyoke surrounded by his family. He was born in Holyoke to the late Charles and Agnes Rex. He graduated from St. Jerome High School and was a trained and skilled plate making professional. Tom worked for Valley Graphics in Holyoke, MA for over 40 years. Tom was the true definition of a loyal, caring, and dedicated father, grandfather, and friend.  He lit up a room with conversation and his quick...

HOLYOKE Thomas Edward Zebrowski, age 99, of Holyoke, died peacefully Thursday May 17, 2018 at the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke. Thomas was born in Holyoke, son of the late George and Sophie (Balczan) Zebrowski and graduated from Holyoke High School. He was a member of the first graduating class of Holyoke Community College in 1948. Tom enlisted in Company F, 104th Infantry Division of the Massachusetts National Guard in Holyoke, which was Federalized in 1941 for active...

NORWALK, CT Joseph Fredrick Dominguez, 50, passed away unexpectedly in his home in Norwalk, CT on May 6, 2018.  Joey was the youngest son of Ricardo and Bienvenida (Muniz) Dominguez, born and raised on Davis Street in Holyoke.  Following high school, Joey proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp.  After his military service, he pursued a successful career as a Physical Fitness trainer, helping many people reach their ultimate fitness and health goals....

HOLYOKE:  Theresa J. “Terry” (Angers) Betournay, 84, died at Mercy Medical Center on May 17, 2018 surrounded by her family.  Born in Holyoke on April 26, 1934, to the late Aime Angers and Jeannette (Lavoie) Angers, she moved to Chicopee in 2006 and was most recently a resident of the Mount Saint Vincent Care Center in Holyoke. She retired from the Holyoke School Cafeteria system as a Baker in 1999.  She was a communicant of Precious Blood Church in Holyoke for...

HOLYOKE:  Janice L. (LaCroix) Lefebvre, age 80, of Holyoke, passed away on Monday, May 14, 2018 at Holyoke Medical Center.  She was born in Holyoke, a graduate of Holyoke High School and later worked for 25 years for Western MA Elder Care.  Janice was predeceased by her husband, Wilfred J. Lefebvre, who died in 2007.  She is survived by her sons, Lawrence “Larry” Lefebvre and his wife Alice of Blandford and Timothy Lefebvre and his wife Christine of...

HOLYOKE:  Albert W. “Al” Stanek, age 74, of Holyoke, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, surrounded by his family.  He was born in Springfield, son of the late Francis and Mary (Dion) Stanek, was a graduate of Chicopee High School and a member of the Army National Guard. He was fortunate to be drafted to the San Francisco Giants after High School and play professional baseball. After baseball Al worked at Hamilton...

HOLYOKE:  George E. Crowe, 83, of the Elmwood section of Holyoke, passed away on January 15, 2018 at Mont Marie Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Born to Ruth (Clark) and George Crowe, George graduated from the former Holy Rosary High School, and played for the Holyoke Catholic football team. After service in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean conflict, George worked at National Blank Book and Nonotuck Wire companies. A committed Catholic, he was a communicant,...

HOLYOKE:  Stanley F. Jackson, affectionately known as “Butch” when he was young, and then “Jackson” as an adult, 76 of Holyoke, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 9th with his children and grandchildren by his side after succumbing to his short fight with cancer. Stanley was born in Holyoke to Joseph and Jennie (Linko) Jackson. He resided in Holyoke his entire life, except for a short time he and newlywed wife Joan lived in Tacoma, WA. During that time he...

HOLYOKE:  Reverend Edward Thomas Fitzgerald, age 84, a Priest in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield for the past fifty-nine years, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at Mary’s Meadow in Holyoke. He was born in Holyoke, son of the late Michael F. and Nora (Greaney) Fitzgerald Sr. and graduated from the former Sacred Heart High School. He prepared for the Priesthood for eight years, graduating from Saint Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore in 1959. He was...