Southwick Forastiere Funeral Home

11/21/2025

December Groups

11/20/2025

This week’s Moment of Thanks prompt: Where do you feel most at peace? A favorite spot in nature, your kitchen table, or a cozy corner at home? Gratitude often grows in the places where we feel most ourselves.

11/19/2025

We’re excited to welcome Liane Smola, our new Grief Support Group Facilitator! Liane is a Certified Grief & Personal Growth Coach who has dedicated her work to walking alongside people through some of life’s hardest seasons. With her private practice and years of experience leading support groups, we know she will be a compassionate guide for our community.

Our Widowed Support and Family & Friends Support Groups will return in December on Tuesday evenings.
You can learn more about Liane in our latest Full Circle Newsletter https://www.forastiere.com/resources/helpful-articles

11/18/2025

Remembering the life of Judith “Judy” R. Girotti

View Judith "Judy" R. Girotti's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

11/17/2025

November Support Groups

11/14/2025

Books have a way of meeting us right where we are. Here are a few that might bring comfort this November. What books have helped you through a loss or offered peace when you needed it most?

11/13/2025

We still have some seats available for today's seminar at Take 5 Restaurant in Agawam. One at 11:30am and another tonight at 5:30pm. If you are interested in coming, please call 413-216-0256

11/13/2025

This week’s Moment of Thanks prompt: Who’s someone you’re thankful for right now and why? Maybe it’s a friend, coworker, or even someone who makes your daily routine easier. Take a moment to let them know they’re appreciated.

11/11/2025

Remembering the life of Robert K. Johnson

View Robert K. Johnson's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

11/11/2025

This Veterans Day, we join our community in honoring those who have served and continue to serve our nation. Your strength and selflessness inspire us all. We thank you today and every day.

11/10/2025

11/07/2025

We’re happy to announce that our Turning Pages, Healing Hearts Book Club is back!
We’ve made a few changes. We’ll now read one book each month and meet once a month to share, connect, and reflect together.

📖 November’s book: Promise It Won’t Always Hurt Like This by Clare Mackintosh
📅 Discussion: Monday, November 24 | ⏰ 6:30–8:00pm
📍 Forastiere Smith Funeral & Cremation, 220 N Main St, East Longmeadow

Whether you’ve read the book or just want to listen and connect... you’re welcome here.