Westfield – Martina M. Federici (1940-2016) peacefully went home to Our Lord on Friday, December 9th at Baystate Medical Center. She was lovingly cared for at Mt. St. Vincent’s in Holyoke where she resided since 2013. Martina was born in Norwalk, CT on February 20, 1940 to Anna (Howley) and Anthony Federici along with her twin brother Martin Federici who died in 2013. She is survived by her brother, Deacon Paul Federici and his wife Mary of Westfield, her 3 nieces, Lisa, Janet and Beth and 2 great-nephews. For most of her life, Martina lived in Bethel, CT and taught first grade at St. Joseph’s School in Danbury. She earned her Master’s degree from Western State College. She retired early due to significant health issues which she faced for over 25 years. Friends and family are invited to gather directly at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, 127 Holyoke Road in Westfield for a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11am on Friday, December 16th. Calling hours are Thursday, 4-7pm at Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad St., Westfield. Burial will be a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Youth Pilgrimage (OLBS-Youth Rome).
