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Arthur E. Hastings, Sr.
1941 - 2025
BORN
1941
DIED
2025
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Arthur Hastings, Sr. Obituary
Arthur E. Hastings, Sr., 84, passed away peacefully at The Atrium at Cardinal Drive on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 with his beloved wife, Suzanne Denault, at his side.
Art, one of seventeen children, was born on December 3, 1941 to Philip and Vivian (Hastings) Hastings. He grew up in Agawam and graduated from Agawam High School in 1961.
Art dedicated forty-five years of his life to Valley Machine Knife in West Springfield, where he was known for his tenaciousness, and knowledge of the business, retiring as a foreman.
He was a member of and a past Master of the Elm Belcher Lodge of Masons, a 32nd degree Freemason, the Potentate of the Melha Shrine Center in 1994, and was a councilor in the Demolay Young Men’s Organization.
He was predeceased. by his first wife, Barbara (Ruckstuhl) Hastings, his brothers Benjamin, William, Lyman, Charles, Warren, Harold, Jared, Philip, David and Robert and his sisters Orpha, Helen, Marion, Hazel and Ruth. He leaves his wife, Suzanne and three sons, Charles (Karen) Hastings of Maryland, Jeffrey (Nancy) Hastings of Feeding Hills, Arthur “Ed” Hastings, Jr. of Southwick, a sister, Vivian Hill of Wisconsin, ten grandchildren, a great grandson, and several nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to express their deep gratitude for the compassionate care provided by the staff of The Atrium, with special recognition going to his devoted wife who faithfully visited him every day and whose presence was a constant source of comfort.
Calling hours are on Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 10-11:30am the AGAWAM CURRAN JONES FUNERAL HOME, 745 Cooper Street with a funeral home service at 11:30 a.m. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Springfield Street Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be to the Shriner's Hospital, 516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104. For online condolences, please visit www.curranjones.com.
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Philip Kane
January 10, 2026
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mike & Ginette Paciorek
January 9, 2026
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Your family has truly been blessed with a legacy of great character, and it is evident that your father’s spirit lives on through each of you. Please accept our sincerest condolences and know that our thoughts are with the entire Hastings family during this difficult time.
May your father rest in eternal peace, and may you find comfort in the cherished memories and the love that surrounds you.
joseph zagula
January 8, 2026
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Bill Schoenborn
January 8, 2026
I'm sorry for your loss.
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Sharon Fillion
January 8, 2026
Sorry to hear the sad news. Ed has been a close friend of our kids in high school. Our son Bob has been a close friend thru the years. With deepest sympathy, Sharon and Paul Fillion
Dan Flechsig
January 7, 2026
to the Hasting family, so very sorry of the passing of Art Sr. Did not know him, but, know his sons thru the Fraternity. Our sincere condolences go out to all during this time of sadness. You all now have a special angel in heaven watching over you. Take care, remember all the happy memories, they will never leave.
Robert Shaw
January 7, 2026
When I was Master of Belcher Lodge in 1987, Art was Master of Elm Lodge. I will always remember Art as the easiest person to talk to about Masonic or family issues. He had a easy way of talking to make any issue seem simple to solve. Rest in peace my friend.
Nick and Paula Creanza
January 7, 2026
Eddie, Jeff and family,
We were saddened to read of your Dad's passing. We had some great times in the 21-45 Club. The annual pig roasted that he and your Mom hosted was always a great time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Please accept our sincere sympathy.
Mike Tassinari
January 7, 2026
I remember Art when he worked at Dave's gas station in West Side, always agood guy and mechanic, I am sorry for your loss
Charles Hastings
January 6, 2026
So many great memories
Anne Gelinas
January 5, 2026
A kind and caring father, and grandfather, a great Mason and Shriner. To Ed and I a good friend in life and so many memories of trips and fun times surrounded by his Shriner friends and buddies.
He has left a wonderful legacy.
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