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Michael W. Rodd

1937 - 2026

Michael W. Rodd obituary, 1937-2026, Springfield, MA

BORN

1937

DIED

2026

FUNERAL HOME

Cierpial Memorial Funeral Home, East Street

69 East St

Chicopee, Massachusetts

UPCOMING SERVICE

Calling Hours

Mar. 10, 2026

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Cierpial Memorial Funeral Home

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Michael Rodd Obituary

Michael W. Rodd
1937 - 2026
SPRINGFIELD
Michael W. Rodd, 88, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Chestnut Hill of East Longmeadow. He was born on November 18, 1937 in Springfield and was the son of the late Wilfred and Mary (Connors) Rodd. Michael was a truck driver for Admiral Building Products of East Springfield. Fondly known by his family as "Mickey" or "Uncle Mick", Michael was an avid New England sports enthusiast, especially the Patriots and UConn Basketball teams. He is survived by his wife, Mary Rodd; his daughter, Kathleen Borowiec and her husband, William, of Suffield, CT; two grandchildren, Rachel Borowiec and Owen Borowiec; sister, Ruth Lunsford of Agawam, and many beloved nephews and nieces. Besides his parents, he is predeceased by his sister, Barbara Ciscon; brother, William Rodd; and stepsister, Constance Clark. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Baystate Medical Center Wesson 3 and Chestnut Hill for their care and compassion. Calling hours are on Tuesday March 10th at the Cierpial Memorial Funeral Home on 69 East St. in Chicopee from 4 to 6 pm. His funeral will be Wednesday, March 11th 9:15 at the funeral home, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at St. Catherine of Siena Church, Parker St. in Springfield at 11 am. His burial will be at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Please visit: cierpialmemorialfuneralhomes.com.
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Published by The Republican from Mar. 5 to Mar. 7, 2026.

Memorial Events
for Michael Rodd

Mar

10

Calling hours

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Cierpial Memorial Funeral Home

69 East St., Chicopee, MA

Mar

11

Funeral

9:15 a.m.

Cierpial Memorial Funeral Home

69 East St., Chicopee, MA

Mar

11

Service

11:00 a.m.

St. Catherine of Siena Church

Parker St., Springfield, MA

Mar

11

Burial

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Springfield, MA

Funeral services provided by:

Cierpial Memorial Funeral Home, East Street

69 East St, Chicopee, MA 01020

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