Nelson West Sr. Obituary
We announce the death of Nelson West Sr. in Holyoke, Massachusetts, who passed away on August 22, 2026, at the age of 87. Nelson will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Nelson West Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Albert West and Emma West (Rabtor). He is survived by: his wife Diane M. West of Westfield; his son Nelson E. West, Jr. of West Springfield; his grandchildren, Thomas D. West of Florida, Michael F. West of Florida, Pamela J. Brown (Jeffrey) of Agawam, Stefanie A. Hersom (Skip) of Belchertown, Kimberly of Chicopee and Steven of Florida; his siblings, Francis West of Texas, Marilyn Starzyk of Westfield, Kenneth West, Harold West of Idaho, Raymond West of Westfield, Edward West of Huntington and James West of Easthampton; his grandchildren, Shaun, Logan, Sydney, Emily, Zachary, Delaney, Jonathan and Ashley; and his great grandchildren, Charlotte, Bennett and Bradley.
Visitation was held on Friday, August 28th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Firtion Adams Funeral Home (76 Broad St, Westfield, MA 01085). A funeral service was held on Friday, August 28th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Firtion Adams Funeral Service (76 Broad St, Westfield, MA 01085). A burial was held on Friday, August 28th 2026 at the Forestdale Cemetery.
