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John Reopelle Obituary
1952 - 2026
West Springfield
John Anthony Reopelle, 73, passed away January 17, 2026, at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield, October 9, 1952, he was the son of the late Theodore and Beatrice (St. Dennis) Reopelle. John was a graduate of West Springfield High School Class of 1970 and worked for the Praxair Company for 30 years, retiring in 2007. He was an avid bowler, softball player, and New York Yankee Fan. He is survived by his beloved wife, Karen (Varela) Devine and their cherished pup, Petey. He also leaves his treasured children, Jessica A. (Reopelle) Thornton and her husband, Jonathan D. Thornton, of Southwick and Jonathan M. Reopelle of West Springfield. He will be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren, Josephine Susan and Jensen John Thornton, and Alexander and Diana Devine, a stepson, David Devine, as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. A funeral home service will be held Wednesday, January 28 at 5pm at the Toomey-O'Brien Funeral Home 1043 Westfield St West Springfield with calling hours from 3-5 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the West Springfield Park and Recreation Department, in his memory, to support youth sports.
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Anne
February 1, 2026
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. i´m sorry my post didn´t go through right my sincere condolences to John´s, family and friends, and those who were fortunate to meet him even if there was just for a short time
Anne,John Hartford
February 1, 2026
My condolence is to the reappear family. I remember John growing up he played softball with my brother Jack. John was a very friendly person. Anytime we met him. He´d always stop and chat. Later in years, I worked with John for a bit at Lpvec . It was so nice chatting about the old times. John was always in good humor John will be missed until we all meet again RIP
Enclose as a picture of my brother Jack
Elizabeth n. Porter
January 31, 2026
My name is Elizabeth Lane Porter, I've known John since junior high. Please do walk up the hill to do catechism at St Thomas on Mondays after school. He was a relentless tease but always good-hearted! I will miss seeing him at the Dante club dinners on Wednesday night! XOXO my friend!
David (pompi) Rolandini
January 25, 2026
To the Reopelle family, growing up on front street in the 70´s there were so many nice people working in the mills or living in the blocks, John was always such a great guy to hang out with, I was younger but still remember what a great guy he was, God bless you John.
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Tim Auger
January 24, 2026
Condolences to the Reopelle family. May John rest in eternal peace and may God bring comfort his family during this difficult time.
Karen Devine
January 22, 2026
Petey and I miss you so much.
Bill and Joanne OBrien
January 21, 2026
John was a first cousin to us In his single days he spent weekends at our house playing pitch until the wee hours of the morning lots of good times His family would come for pool parties and sing along His Father was talented playing the spoons what good memories He will be missed Condolences to his loved ones
Bruce Eaton
January 21, 2026
My condolences to the entire Reopelle family.
Rest in Peace John Reopelle.
Peggi (McCurdy) Quatrano
January 21, 2026
My condolences to John's family and friends. Have not seen John since high school but remember him as a nice guy. Looks like he led a very full life and has left you all a lot of memories to enjoy.
Peggi (McCurdy) Quatrano - Class of 1970 - WSHS
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