James A. CHEVALIER

EAST LONGMEADOW - James A. Chevalier, Sr., 46, passed away Thursday, Nov. 3, 2005 at the home of his parents in Southwick, surrounded by his loving family, following a long illness. He was born April 2, 1959 in Springfield, MA to Ron and Joan (Mazza) Chevalier. He was a 1977 graduate of Enrico Fermi High School in Enfield, and attended St. Petersburg Junior College in Florida. While in high school and college, Jim was a gifted athlete playing baseball and hockey. He was employed at Rest in Peace Control in East Longmeadow, and Braman Chemical for many years. His greatest love was his children. He leaves a son, James, Jr., and two daughters, Kristen and Kathryn. He also leaves his spouse, Gail, all of East Longmeadow. He leaves his parents, Ronald Chevalier, Sr., and Joan Chevalier of Southwick; his brother, Ronald Jr., and his wife, Kelly; two nieces, Rebecca and Kaitlyn; and nephew, Kevin, all of Agawam; and his brother, Thomas Chevalier of Burlington, Vermont; and his faithful dog, Lucas. His funeral will be held Tuesday at 12 noon, from Southwick Forastiere Funeral Home, 624 College Highway, Southwick (Highway 202 and 10) followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial celebrated at 12:30 pm at Our Lady of the Lake Church, Sheep Pasture Road, Southwick. Burial will follow in the New Cemetery on College Highway, Southwick. Calling hours will precede the service beginning at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to James A. Chevalier Sr. Children's Trust, in care of Ronald Chevalier, Jr., 39 Forest Road, Agawam, MA 01001. Published in The Republican on 11/5/2005.