Joseph F. Specht Jr.

Joseph F. Specht Jr. obituary, Chicopee, MA

Joseph F. Specht Jr.

Joseph Specht Obituary

Published by The Republican from Apr. 9 to Apr. 10, 2014.
Joseph F. Specht, Jr.
1936 - 2014
Chicopee
Joseph Francis Specht Jr., Age 78, passed away on April 8, 2014 at home peacefully. He was born on April 6, 1936, in Brooklyn, NY. His parents were the late Joseph Francis Specht Sr. and Mary M. (Pieper) Specht and his twin brother was the late Edward Peter Specht. He attended Eagleville, CT High School and continued on to graduate from Chicopee High School. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1953 at the age of 17 and served in the Korean War. During his life he lived in Eagleville, CT, Springfield, MA, Hampden, MA and Chicopee, MA. He was a communicant of Mary Mother of Hope Church. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed hunting, woodworking, construction, gold prospecting, and made custom jewelry. He belonged to the Knights of Columbus, Pioneer Valley Mineral Club and Chicopee Tiger Club. He started his career as an Engineer at Hamilton Standard and moved onto owning his own businesses to include J & S Heating and Plumbing and J & S Custom Homes. He retired in 2008 from the City of Holyoke as the Plumbing and Gas Inspector. He leaves his loving wife Mary Jeanne Annette Specht (Desjardins) of Chicopee, whom he married on Nov. 8, 1958. He leaves his four sons, Joseph R. Specht and his wife Nila, Steven J. Specht and his wife Joanne, Brian E. Specht and his wife Christina, and Ryan S. Specht. He also leaves his 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Calling hours will be held on Fri., April 11, 2014 from 4-7 p.m. at the Grise Funeral Home, 280 Springfield St, Chicopee. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 11:30 A.M. in Mary Mother of Hope Church in East Springfield. He will be laid to rest privately on his family mountain in Vermont. Please visit www.Grisefh.com
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April 15, 2014

Pierre Vadnais posted to the memorial.

April 13, 2014

Denise & Jeannine Lortie's posted to the memorial.

April 12, 2014

Debbie (Hill) Ireland posted to the memorial.

Pierre Vadnais

April 15, 2014

My deepest sympathy for your lost, Pierre

Denise & Jeannine Lortie's

April 13, 2014

Dear Mary Jeanne and family,
We are very sorry to hear of Joe's passing, a great loss to you and your loving family. Prayers and deepest condolences go to all of you.
Know and believe that he will always be there to protect you.

Sending our love,
Your Cousins,
Jeannine and Denise

Debbie (Hill) Ireland

April 12, 2014

Dear Mrs. Specht, I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Specht's passing. Joey, Steve, Brian and Ryan, I'm so sorry you lost your Dad. I will always remember him and your family with much fondness. My heart goes out to you all.

April 11, 2014

dear steve and family
sory for the loss of your dad he will be missed to live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die roland and ruth destromp

Doreen Demers & family

April 10, 2014

We are saddened by the loss of such a great person. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Specht family.

Kimberly Deuso

April 10, 2014

I am very sorry for your loss.

April 10, 2014

DEAR JOEY & STEVE,
SO SORRY TO HERE ABOUT THE PASSING OF YOUR DAD.PLEASE KNOW THAT YOUR FAMILY HAS OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES.OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME OF SORROW.

GOD BLESS JOE,
DONALD BARNARD JR(DJ)
SPRINGFIELD PLUMBING SUPPLY

Debbie Manferdini

April 10, 2014

My deepest sympathy goes to all of the Specht family.

Betty Ann Corcoran

April 10, 2014

Dear Mary Jeanne - my heart is heavy today for you but there's a corner of that same heart that's happy for your Joe - finally at peace - no more pain or struggling - God is now holding him in the palm of His hand. Did you know that I had a crush on him all those many, many years ago?? Sending you my love, Mary Jeanne and wishing you God's peace. Love, Betty Ann

April 9, 2014

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Betty Ann Corcoran

April 9, 2014

Dear Mary Jeanne - my heart is heavy tonite for you and the loss you are feeling. But there's a smile in my heart for Joe - at peace, no more struggling. Did you know I had a crush on him all those many years ago? He will not be forgotten. I send you my love, Mary Jeanne, and wish you God's peace. From the Heart, Betty Ann

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