Our parishioner Stephen Michael Pessimato died on Monday, September 23 ^rd. We extend our prayerful condolences to all of his family and friends. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 1 ^st at 11:15 AM, at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, located at 47 Pine Street in West Springfield. Burial will follow at 1:00 PM at the Massachusetts Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, located at 1390 Main Street in Agawam.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O LORD. And may perpetual light shine upon him. May Stephen's soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.