SOUTHWICK – Kristen Nicole Hackett, June 12, 1986-July 23, 2025. It is with heavy hearts that the Hackett and Tersavich families announce Kristen’s passing.
Kristen attended school in Southwick and was an avid softball player through the Southwick Rec Center. In 2007, she and John Tersavich gave birth to a sweet baby girl, Kailey Jane Tersavich, who has grown into a wonderful young woman. Kristen’s difficult life was marked by courage, bravery and determination. And despite all of her struggles, she did her best to show her love and devotion to Kailey. She was a “tough cookie” but also modest and sweet.
In addition to Kailey, she is survived by her parents, Cynthia and Gary Hackett of Southwick; her partner, Louis Salina; her brother, Robert Hackett of Feeding Hills; Kailey’s Guardian, Linda Tersavich and many aunts, uncles and cousins who affectionately called her Kristy.
To honor Kristen, the family will hold a simple service with light fare at Grandmothers’ Garden in Westfield, MA on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Please bring a lawn chair if you are able. The families ask that you donate to your local food pantry in remembrance of Kristen.
