Charles D. "Tuna" Sumares's obituary , Passed away on May 6, 2024 in Springfield, Massachusetts

Charles D. "Tuna" Sumares

November 4, 1953 - May 6, 2024 (70 years old)

Springfield, Massachusetts

Charles D. "Tuna" Sumares's obituary , Passed away on May 6, 2024 in Springfield, Massachusetts

Funeral arrangement under the care of
St. Pierre-Phaneuf Funeral Chapel

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Charles D. "Tuna" Sumares

November 4, 1953 - May 6, 2024 (70 years old)

Springfield, Massachusetts

Charles D. Sumares Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Charles D. Sumares of Springfield, Massachusetts, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 6, 2024 at the age of 70. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Goncalves Sumares and Eleanor Sumares (Grasso). He is survived by: his wife Mary E. Sumares (Minahan); his stepdaughters, Kimberley Flaherty (Michael) of West Hartford, Kerry Flores of Westfield and Kelly Broyles (Jeffrey) of South Hadley; his stepgrandchildren, Katherine Flaherty, Kiley Flaherty, Cory Cardinale, Emma Broyles, Bridget Broyles and Bailee Broyles; his stepgreat-grandson John Bresnahan; his siblings, Penny Knowles of Florida, George Hristopoulos (Barbara) of Florida and Charlene Tranghese (Joseph) of Wilbraham; his brothers-in-law, John Minahan (Nancy) of Taunton and Edward Minahan (Allyson) of Plymouth; and his pet Blackjack. He is also survived by nephews, nieces, cousins, numerous friends.

His family requests that memorial donations be made in his memory to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
St. Pierre-Phaneuf Funeral Chapel



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May 14

Visitation

St. Pierre-Phaneuf Springfield Chapels
7 Chapin Terrace, Springfield, MA 01107

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May 15

Funeral service

St. Pierre - Phaneuf Springfield Chapels
7 Chapin Terrace, Springfield, MA 01107

Wed

May 15

Mass of Christian Burial

Sacred Heart Church
395 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA 01104

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