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Michael Hollis Obituary

Michael J. Hollis 1953 - 2012 SPRINGFIELD - Michael J. Hollis, 59, died April 29, 2012. Born in Springfield, MA to the late Henry A. and Clara (Laroe) Hollis, he had worked for the City of Springfield and enjoyed bowling, horseshoes, cards and the Red Sox. He leaves his siblings: Charles Hollis Sr. (Carla), Robert, James and Jean Hollis and Linda Larose all of Springfield, MA, Daniel Hollis Sr. (Pamala) of CT, Henry Hollis of West Springfield, MA, Judith Plaine (Oliver) of WV and many other family members. A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, May 2, 2012 from 5:00-7:00 PM at New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill St., Springfield, MA. For directions and expressions of sympathy visit www.nefcc.net

Published by The Republican from Apr. 30 to May 1, 2012.
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You will always be remembered for your strength and courage. Mike you were light years ahead of everyone.Thank you for giving us your vision. Dionne Moore,Atlanta Georgia

June 27, 2012

Our deepest condolences to the Hollis family We are praying for Mike and the entire Hollis family. We've known you all for many years. God bless Danny and Pam for caring for Mike during his final days. May God bless and comfort you all. Jim and Debbie Reyor

May 4, 2012

Mike was like a brother. He lived with my parents and I. We both got jobs with the City. We loved throwing Horse-shoes and losing to my father, Bowling, or just hanging out. If you wanted to see bowling balls go a hundred MPH. Just tease him. He has broken pins. Sadly missed. But knowing that we will meet again in heaven. Just thinking back that was about 43 years ago. Thank You and God Bless

George LaRoe

May 3, 2012

We are praying for comfort and peace for Mike's entire family and friends at this sad time. May God bless you and comfort you. Although I was not close to Mike, I know that my mother Barbara and my older siblings had/have very fond memories of him. Sincerely, Karen (Tesini)& Joe Chlosta and family

Karen Chlosta

May 2, 2012

I knew mike through his brother Robert, my high school friend. Although i haven't seen either one in years I remember Mike as a good man,a warm and thoughtfull person.He was also a very good bowler. He will be sadly missed.

Mark Maxfield

May 2, 2012

R.I.P Mike ,Mike was so likable and kind that you couldn't help to like him, god bless my friend we'll met again in a better place. To the Hollis family may you find comfort to now no he's no longer suffering and that he is with the lord and he'll be waiting for all of us with open and loving arms.

Mike Critelli

May 2, 2012

Jean....I am sorry for the loss of your brother. He is definitely in a much 'better place'. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Cindy Gravel

May 1, 2012

So very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family at this difficult time. I have so many good memories of Mike and all of you that I will always hold dear to me.
Love to all,
Ken and Donna [Tesini] Langdon

Donna Langdon

May 1, 2012

"To live in hearts we leave behind,
Is not to die".~Thomas Campbell

Mike, you will be missed, may you find peace, love, and happiness in Heaven. Today, it's diffucult to overcome the sorrow of loss but fond memories will comfort us for all our tommorrow's. God Bless.

Shannon Ondras(Giordano)

May 1, 2012

uncle mike was loving man he was there if anyone needed him he was also very funny and can make jokes just to make your day and he will be missed dearly by all of us love rae tori edwin and sasha we love u rip

Rae Hollis

May 1, 2012

We will miss you mike from all of us donna clark, roland Blais, johnny jokinen, and wife nora

May 1, 2012

love you uncle mike will miss you and love you forever i know your looking down at me now love you with all my heart

jason larose

April 30, 2012

Will always have you in my heart and memories ..

Sonia Cavanaugh

April 30, 2012

My Uncle Mikey was a Loving Caring and person he always made people laugh and always wanted to make people happy..Uncle Mikey was a strong man he would give you the shirt off his back if he could ..never asked for anything just wanted to be with family and friends..You are Loved and will be missed by so many ..I love you Uncle Mikey ....Tammie (niece)

April 30, 2012

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