It is almost unbelievable that I have to sadly report that we have lost yet another dear friend and classmate, Monica Stellato Mercure, who passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 after a long illness.  Monica had a ready smile which will be dearly missed by her family and many friends.  Services will be this Saturday, October 11, from 12-3 at Forastiere-Smith Funeral Home in East Longmeadow.  Please share your fond memories of Monica below.

Monica (Stellato) Mercure, 58, a resident of this town for 20 years, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Springfield, Monica was the daughter of Theresa (Gagner) Stellato of East Longmeadow, and the late Gennaro Stellato, who passed away in 2004. Monica was an employee of Hasbro Toys for over 35 years, and was an avid reader. She is survived by her mother Theresa Stellato of East Longmeadow, MA, a sister Dorothy Perella of East Longmeadow, MA, a brother Charles Stellato and his wife Theresa of East Longmeadow, MA, three nephews Michael, Matthew, & Charles, and a sister Debra Cremonti of East Longmeadow, MA. A special thanks to Dr. Tashanna Myers, Sue Merrigan Manning and the staff at Baystate Hospice. A Celebration of Life Service for Monica will be held Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 3:00 PM at the Forastiere-Smith Funeral Home, 220 North Main Street, East Longmeadow, MA. Burial will follow in Green Lawn Cemetery. Family and friends may gather at the funeral home on Saturday, Oct. 11th from 12:00-3:00 PM prior to the services.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Thomas J. OConnor Animal Center, 627 Cottage St., Springfield, MA 01104, & the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675, & Baystate Hospice, 280 Chestnut St., Springfield, MA 01199

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