Agawam- Aaron Zachery, born: May 28, 1963 in Springfield, MA, passed: November 1, 2013. Aaron attended grade school and graduated from Classical High School in Springfield, MA. He furthered his education at Tuskegee Institute in Tuskegee, AL, and also attended Harvard University and Boston Architectural Center in Boston, MA. He later enrolled and graduated as a Correctional Officer in Boston, MA. Aaron would spend the next twenty years dedicating his professional life and retiring as a Correctional Officer with the State of Massachusetts. Aaron was predeceased by his father, William H. Zachery-Abdullah, June 11, 2011. He leaves to remember his passing: his mother Beverly Zachery-Abdullah, his son, Amaad Rivera, his brothers: Albert Zachery, Omar Zachery, Mark Zachery and Bilal Zachery, of Springfield, MA, and William H. Zachery Jr. of Providence R.I along with two sisters Karien Zachery of Gardena, CA and Karlena Nilsson of Sweden. His girlfriend and long time companion, Anna Lesnik of Allston, MA and close friends Quinton and Steve will be keeping his memory close at heart. To our extended family and friends, who are too many to count, we thank you all and appreciate your love and support. Funeral services will be held on November 6, 2013 from 9 to 11 am at Puerta Del Cielo® Funeral Home, 730 State Street, Springfield, MA. Following the funeral join us in celebrating Aaron’s life, from 2 to 6pm at Charles C. Kennedy 41 Robbins Rd., Chicopee, MA. 01020, (413) 592-1126. Thank you and God Bless.

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