Kari E. Delnickas-Heggie

Kari E. Delnickas-Heggie 1978 - 2013 RICHMOND, VA - Our beloved, Kari Elizabeth, 34, was called Safely Home unexpectedly on Feb 2nd in Richmond. Kari was born in Springfield and lived in East Longmeadow all her life, until moving to Virginia 4 years ago. She attended East Longmeadow schools and Chameleons School of Hair Design and Esthetics. Kari had a passion for life and a gift of bringing joy to all who knew her. Kari's love of life was expressed and shared with everyone she met. For those who knew and loved Kari, this world has become a little dimmer. Even though her light has gone out here, we know she is the newest and brightest star in the Heavens. Kari is survived by her loving husband Brook, two adored children August W. and Aspen G. Heggie; her mother Susan Tucker Gonyea and her husband David of Springfield; father Robert Delnickas of Mystic, CT; brother Lee S. Delnickas and his partner Dawn Rollend; sister Lori A. Westbrook and her husband Jason A. Westbrook; nieces and nephews, Brennan and Ryan Delnickas and Avery and Alexander Westbrook; her aunt and uncle Marcia and Edward Walenta; and cousins Amy Shambo, Edward Walenta and Emily Leach. She also leaves her father and mother-in-law Alexander and Judi Heggie; brother-in-law Alston and his wife Melen Heggie and their children Ava Kate and Emma Heggie. Kari was predeceased by her grandparents David and Betty Tucker and George and Lena Delnickas. Visiting hours will be held at the West Springfield Curran-Jones Funeral Home Friday from 4:00 - 7:00pm. Family and friends are invited to attend the funeral Mass on Saturday at 10:00am in Sacred Heart Church, Chestnut Street, Springfield. The private burial will be held in Spring Grove Cemetery in Florence. For more details visit: curranjones.com. For those wishing, donations may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society or St. Jude's Hospital for Children.