Chicopee Sportsmen's Club

04/23/2026

Are you ready? The C.S.C. is delighted to share the Pin & Plate schedule. This year, we will initiate the first round of Pin & Plates with .22 caliber. Additionally, a second round of "clear the table" with center fire will be held. Should weather conditions necessitate cancellation, we will notify participants as soon as possible so you can make other plans for your day. Matches will begin at 9 A.M. Please arrive early to review safety procedures and sign the waiver. We invite you to bring a friend. We look forward to welcoming new and returning participants. This event is open to the public. Please visit our club website for additional information. We eagerly anticipate our first match 😀
PIN & PLATE 2026 SCHEDULE
MAY 17th
JUNE 21st
JULY 19th
AUGUST 16th
SEPTEMBER 20th

04/08/2026

C.S.C. members, we invite you to join our weekly work parties every Wednesday from 4 PM to 6 PM, weather permitting,starting in May. Your assistance in maintaining our club grounds is greatly appreciated. Refreshments and snacks will be provided. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow members and make new friends.

04/08/2026

03/24/2026

******URGENT********

Urgent Rally discussion:
Sunday hunting, crossbows, and 250 ft setbacks.

The Hampden County League of Sportsmen’s Clubs is coming to the Ludlow Fish and Game Club for its March meeting. Mark the date, this Thursday, March 26th at 7 pm. Local delegates representing clubs from throughout the County will be here as well as the Massachusetts Division of F&W CT Valley District Manager, and the Chair of the Fisheries and Wildlife Board, Emma Ellsworth. Your club is invited to attend as well to discuss recent business and current events at MassWildlife, pertaining to Sunday hunting, crossbows, and 250 ft setbacks. We would like to speak about these recent events, hear from your club, and share ways you can get involved.

02/21/2026

Some 80 plus Rainbows were put in the C.S.C. pond. Ice is 12-15 inches. Ice fishing Sundays only. 2 trout limit. Please record what you catch in the clubhouse in the notebook on the table. Just to keep track of what’s left in the pond. Be safe!

01/29/2026

Sadly, Larry Trotter passed away on 1/21/26. Larry organized the "Mountain Men" group at the C.S.C. This is why we have and offer a black powder range at our club. In previous years Larry offered several different black powder special events. Rest peacefully Larry. Your legend will forever live on with our C.S.C. family and members.

01/19/2026

Attention fellow C.S.C. members!!!! Ice fishing at the club pond on Sunday's has begun! Limited to two trout please. Please be aware of the weather conditions prior to walking onto the ice.

01/16/2026

Emotional morning honoring our beloved Richard. The never ending lines of family, fellow C.S.C. family and friends that attended this morning's services for Richard, clearly shows how much he is loved and will be missed by all.

01/14/2026

What an amazing man! Please share your favorite memories or photos of Richard "Dick" Mastronardi.

01/14/2026

Richard Allen Mastronardi
April 30, 1942 — December 28, 2025
Chicopee, MA
Richard Allen Mastronardi, 83, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 28, 2025. He was a devoted and loving husband for 54 years to Clara Mastronardi who passed away in January. Born in St. Petersburg, Florida on April 30, 1942, he was the son of Vincent and Pearl Mastronardi.

Richard moved to Springfield, MA in 1946 and was a graduate of Technical High School in 1960. He later moved to Chicopee around 1970 where he was a resident the remainder of his life. Richard was employed by his family business, John Mastronardi and Sons, as an equipment operator, worked as a long-haul truck driver, and in his retirement worked at Pioneer Cold in maintenance. Richard was honored to serve his country in the US Army as a Combat Engineer Equipment Operator. He was a Vietnam Veteran and was involved in multiple Veteran Organizations in the Chicopee area. Richard loved the outdoors and hunting. He was a member of the Chicopee Sportsman Club for 53 years, serving on the board of directors, and holding officer positions including president.

Richard is survived by loving sister Claudine and Paul Raschi of East Longmeadow, children Robert and Jeanne Strong of Granby, Marven Strong of Chicopee, and Stephen and Anna Mastronardi of Easthampton. His adoring grandchildren Sarah and Gregory Dunn of South Hadley, Kerry Strong and Mike Phinney of Roslindale, Nicholas and Stella Mastronardi of Easthampton; and great grandchildren Amaya and Brady Dunn of South Hadley, and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to meet at the Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery at 1390 Main St., Agawam on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM for a committal service and military honors. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans. Please visit tylunasfuneralhome.com to leave remembrances and words of sympathy for the family.

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01/02/2026

With heavy hearts we are very sad to share the passing of Richard Mastronardi, our Chicopee Sportsmen's Club president. Due to the unfortunate passing of our President, there will be a special election Tuesday January 6th at 6:30. The election will take place prior to the general members meeting.

Richard Allen Mastronardi
April 30, 1942 — December 28, 2025
Chicopee, MA
Richard Allen Mastronardi, 83, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 28, 2025. He was a devoted and loving husband for 54 years to Clara Mastronardi who passed away in January. Born in St. Petersburg, Florida on April 30, 1942, he was the son of Vincent and Pearl Mastronardi.

Richard moved to Springfield, MA in 1946 and was a graduate of Technical High School in 1960. He later moved to Chicopee around 1970 where he was a resident the remainder of his life. Richard was employed by his family business, John Mastronardi and Sons, as an equipment operator, worked as a long-haul truck driver, and in his retirement worked at Pioneer Cold in maintenance. Richard was honored to serve his country in the US Army as a Combat Engineer Equipment Operator. He was a Vietnam Veteran and was involved in multiple Veteran Organizations in the Chicopee area. Richard loved the outdoors and hunting. He was a member of the Chicopee Sportsman Club for 53 years, serving on the board of directors, and holding officer positions including president.

Richard is survived by loving sister Claudine and Paul Raschi of East Longmeadow, children Robert and Jeanne Strong of Granby, Marven Strong of Chicopee, and Stephen and Anna Mastronardi of Easthampton. His adoring grandchildren Sarah and Gregory Dunn of South Hadley, Kerry Strong and Mike Phinney of Roslindale, Nicholas and Stella Mastronardi of Easthampton; and great grandchildren Amaya and Brady Dunn of South Hadley, and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to meet at the Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery at 1390 Main St., Agawam on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM for a committal service and military honors. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans. Please visit tylunasfuneralhome.com to leave remembrances and words of sympathy for the family.