SOUTHWICK—Constance J. “Connie” (Chestnut) Frasco, 82, a lifelong resident of this town, passed away Wednesday, October 8th, 2014. Born in Southwick, Connie was educated in Westfield schools and was the daughter of the late Fred W. & Nina F. (Morgan) Chestnut. Connie was a homemaker who also worked for the Lambson Tobacco Farm for many years prior to her retirement. She is survived by three sons, William Frasco of Cary, NC, Mark Frasco of Westfield, MA, Gary Frasco and his wife Keri of Springfield, OH, a daughter Susan Haas and her husband Kenneth of Granville, MA, six grandchildren, Anthony, Aaron, Deanna, Allison, Corey and Hannah and six great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Barbara Ronzoni of Southwick, Ma with whom she lived with and has enjoyed many memories for the last thirteen years. She was predeceased by her husband William A. Frasco in 2001 and her daughter-in-law, Cheryl Sulborski-Frasco in 2010. Connie’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses, therapy dept., and staff of 2 East at Country Estates of Agawam for the kind and compassionate care they provided to Connie and her family. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 15th, 2014 at 11:30 AM from the Southwick-Forastiere Funeral Home, 624 College Highway, Southwick, MA, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 12:30 PM in Our Lady of the Lake Church, Sheep Pasture Rd., Southwick, MA. Burial will follow in the Massachusetts Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, Agawam, MA. Family and friends may gather at the funeral home on Tuesday, Oct. 14th from 5:00—8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Exposition Area Scholarship Fund, Inc. P.O. Box 124, West Springfield, MA 01090.
