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Wayne E. Broga, Sr. 65, of Chicopee, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born on August 14, 1958 and was the son of the late Wilson and Frances (Deveno) Broga.  Wayne was a forklift operator for North Star Pulp and Paper Co. He is survived by his life-long partner, Tammy Howe; a daughter, Megan Broga, a son, Wayne Jr. all of Chicopee; siblings, Patricia Wheeler and her husband, Lee of Westfield, Thomas of Chester, Sarah Jane Brown of Atlanta, GA and James of Huntington and a lot of family and friends.  Wayne is predeceased by his siblings, Wilson, Jr., Lawrence and Deborah Broga and Sandra Schender. Calling hours are on Tuesday, June 11^th from 4 to 7 pm at the Cierpial Memorial Funeral Home on 69 East St. in Chicopee.  A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 12^th at Becket Center Cemetery in Becket at 11 am.