WEST SPRINGFIELD – Craig A. Colcombe, 59, of West Springfield and a longtime resident of Island Pond, Vermont, was Called Safely Home on Monday, April 17, 2023. He passed into Eternal Life at home surrounded by all the memories that he loved and cherished. He was born in Springfield on August 19, 1963, a beloved son of the late Kenneth H. and A. Joyce (Nierodzinski) Colcombe. He was raised in Springfield and later Agawam, graduated from Agawam High School in 1981 and had lived in Westfield. He later moved to Island Pond, VT where he lived for over 20 years before moving to West Springfield in 2023. He was employed as a warehouse coordinator at EMCOR Services New England Mechanical in Palmer. He had previously worked as a machinist for 20 years at Impala Manufacturing in Agawam and later worked as a meat cutter at Ted’s Market and Kingdom Market, both in Island Pond, VT. During his leisure time, he enjoyed cooking, snowmobiling, fishing, hunting and golfing. He also enjoyed talking and was always known to be the loudest in the room. Above all, he loved spending time with his family and friends. He leaves his loving daughter, Felicia M. Colcombe and her former partner, Juan Velez, and his sons, Xavier, Nathaniel and Joseph Velez, all of Chicopee; his beloved brother, Marc H. Colcombe and his wife, Riché, of Hillsborough, NH; his cherished nephew, Cooper F. Colcombe of Chicopee; and his many dear extended family members and friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his beloved brother, Brian T. “Bruiser” Colcombe who was Called Home on December 22, 2022. His family will receive friends on Friday, April 28, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Pierre-Phaneuf Aldenville Chapels, (413-532-9806), 13 Dale Street, Chicopee, MA 01020. The parking lot and main entrance of the funeral home are located in the rear at 20 Lafayette Street, Chicopee, MA 01020. His burial will be private. For more details and to leave his family condolence messages, please visit: www.stpierrephaneuf.com