James B. Punderson Sr.

East Longmeadow – James B. Punderson Sr., 91, passed away peacefully at home on June 20, 2017. He was born in Springfield to the late Frank and Beulah (Boden) Punderson. A graduate of Wilbraham Academy he went on to further his education at Dartmouth College. James proudly served in the Army Air Corps during WWII. He was the former owner of Punderson Oil for 40 years retiring in 1988. An active member of his community, James was a Springfield Rotarian, a School Committee member, Deacon for First Congregational Church, a member of the Better Home Heat Council, and the New England Fuel Institute. He also belonged to the Colony Club and the QB’s (Quiet Birdmen). In addition to his parents, James was predeceased by his loving wife of 64 years, Jane (Harper) Punderson who passed in 2010; and his daughter-in-law, Barbara A. Punderson who passed in 2015. He leaves his 4 sons, James B. Punderson Jr. of Longmeadow, Richard H. Punderson and his wife Irene of East Longmeadow, Peter S. Punderson and his wife Joanne also of East Longmeadow, and Stephen E. Punderson and his wife Lisa of Hill, NH; 9 grandchildren, Scot, James III and his wife Barbara, Shelby and Joe, Todd and Andy, Bryan, Lauren, Leeanne and her husband Bruce, Joni and her husband Raul, and Forest; 15 great-grandchildren, Collin, Samantha, Kaitlyn, Megan, Richard, Lincoln, Susana, Gabriel, Jane, Bronson, Brooke, Brianna, Michael, Samantha and Eva; a brother, Frank E. Punderson of VT; a sister, Nancy Anderson of FL; and many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, June 23rd from 4-8PM at Forastiere Smith Funeral Home, 220 North Main St., East Longmeadow. A funeral home service will be held on Saturday, June 24th at10AM. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Donations may be made to: New England Air Museum, 36 Perimeter Rd., Windsor Locks, CT 06096, Attn: Bob Garguilo. For more information please visit: www.forastiere.com.
 

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