James P.E. Alvaro

Springfield- James Peter Edmund Alvaro, a longtime resident of Springfield, passed away at his home on Monday, March 27, surrounded by his loving family.  A son of the late Joseph and Helen (Goettsinger) Alvaro, James was born on October 10, 1949.  He attended local schools and worked for many years as a painter.  He was an avid NASCAR fan, had a love of plants and animals, and was often the life of the party.  James leaves behind his wife of 31 years, Dorine (Seymour) Alvaro, his three children, Jessica Pronovost and her husband, Christopher, Kerri Jackson and her husband, David, and Kevin Manley and his wife, Madeleine, as well as three grandchildren, Liam, Morgan, and Kaelyn, one great-grandchild, Wyatt, and his beloved dog, Molly.  In addition to his parents, James was also predeceased by his brothers, Joseph and John Alvaro.  Funeral services for James will take place on Tuesday, April 4, at Corridan Funeral Home, 333 Springfield St., Chicopee.  A period of visitation will be held from 8:30-9:15am, followed by a Funeral Mass at Mount Carmel Church, 123 William St., Springfield, beginning at 10:00am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in James' name can be made to TJ O'Connor Adoption Center, 627 Cottage St., Springfield, MA 01104.  To share a memory or leave your condolences for the family, please visit www.CorridanFuneral.com