Colonial Forastiere Funeral Home

Colonial Forastiere Funeral Home Since 1905, our family has been honored to help families during one of the most difficult times.

At Forastiere Family Funeral & Cremation, we do, indeed, try to offer you a home, a comforting and inviting place to gather in remembrance and celebration of lives lived well. Our experienced staff is committed to this vision and passionate about making your time with us as memorable and uplifting as possible. We bring together decades of experience caring for families of all cultural backgrounds and diverse walks of life. We pledge to treat you and your loved ones just like family, and we guarantee to offer services that meet all of your specifications while exceeding all of your expectations.

04/03/2026
04/03/2026

Remembering the life of Orysia L. Smilgys

04/03/2026

Remembering the life of Laura M. Sapelli

Remembering the life of Gail F. Orlandi
04/01/2026

Remembering the life of Gail F. Orlandi

View Gail F. Orlandi's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

Remembering the life of Paul V. Paleologopoulos
04/01/2026

Remembering the life of Paul V. Paleologopoulos

View Paul V. Paleologopoulos's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

What’s one thing you look forward to most this time of year?
03/26/2026

What’s one thing you look forward to most this time of year?

Moments of Care - Week 4, Care for connection.Grief, stress, and everyday life can quietly isolate us.This week, conside...
03/25/2026

Moments of Care - Week 4, Care for connection.
Grief, stress, and everyday life can quietly isolate us.
This week, consider:
Sending a simple text.
Inviting someone for coffee.
Sitting beside someone without needing the perfect words.
Connection doesn’t have to be deep or dramatic to matter.
Sometimes just being present is the care.

Did you know… gathering together after a loss isn’t just tradition, it’s actually an important part of healing. Studies ...
03/24/2026

Did you know… gathering together after a loss isn’t just tradition, it’s actually an important part of healing. Studies have shown that sharing memories, stories, and even simple conversation can help people process grief and feel less alone. That’s why services, calling hours, and even informal gatherings matter more than we sometimes realize.

There’s comfort in community 🤍

Here are our March Book suggestions, including our March Grief Book Club book, Your Grief, Your Way by Shelby Forsythia.
03/19/2026

Here are our March Book suggestions, including our March Grief Book Club book, Your Grief, Your Way by Shelby Forsythia.

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985 Main Street
Agawam, MA
01001

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+14137862600

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