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Walter J. 'Walt' Nero Longmeadow, MA QCWA # 31909 Chapter 37 |
Walter Joseph Nero Jr, 64, passed away on June 4, 2016 at his home in Longmeadow. He was born in Westfield to the late Walter J. and Annette (Lawrence) Nero.
He was a 1969 graduate of Cathedral High School and went on to further his education graduating from Springfield Technical Community College and Parkwood University with his Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. He was an Electrical Engineer for many years at several companies in the area including Coca Cola, Wymen-Gordon, and National Non-woven.
Walt was a ham radio enthusiast and for several years was #1 in the nation for making the most contacts in the world. He was a member of the Springfield Masonic Temple. He enjoyed cooking and traveling especially to the Philippines.
He will be greatly missed for his kind and loving ways and his wonderful smile.
He is survived by his loving wife of 8 years, Divey Nero; his children, Elizabeth, Cindy and Joe Nero, Paula Garcia, Craig Wood, and Jay-vee and Ryan Malcontento; his grandchildren, Paul Wood and John Russell Langer; and his beloved furry companion Goldie.
Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Friday, June 10th from 4-8PM at Forastiere Smith Funeral Home, 220 North Main St, East Longmeadow, MA. Walt's funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 11th from the funeral home at 8:30AM followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Longmeadow.
Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.