All Obituaries

Henrietta (Enriqueta) Bernal of Kensington, CT died on Friday April 19, 2024 in New Britain, CT after a short illness.  She was born on June 14, 1937 in El Palmar, Murcia Spain and spent her childhood between El Palmar and Murla, Alicante Spain.  She bravely made the journey to the United States when she was 11 years old, and even as a child impressed all who knew her with her ability to adapt to a new country.  She proudly became a United States citizen and always considered...

Santina (Pollicita) Urciullo, 89 years old, wife of Sebastiano Urciullo of Berlin, Connecticut passed away on April 14, 2024 after brief illness. Santina was born in 1935 in Buenos Aires, Argentina to her late parents Vincenzo and Guisephina Pollicita. Santina was raised in Solarino, Sicily surrounded by family; Solarino is where she considered her home town and where she and Sebastiano married in 1955. Santina worked very hard throughout her lifetime and always instilled the importance of...

Peter Fliss, Sr., 90, of Berlin, formerly of New Britain, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 11th at The Jerome Home in New Britain. He was able to celebrate his 65th wedding anniversary, one week earlier, with his loving wife, Louise (Bocwinski) Fliss. He was born in Dupont, PA, son of the late John Fliss and Anna (Mazur) Fliss. After graduating from high school, Peter worked in the steel mill and then enlisted into the U.S. Army (3/11 ACR tank leader) serving during the Korean...

Lorraine Elizabeth Rakowski of Kensington, just shy of 95 and planning her own birthday party, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, after a brief illness, surrounded by her family. Born on Lower Lane in Berlin, she was the daughter of the late Julius and late Antoinette (Wroblewski-Rakowski) Bolles. She had a strong bond with her two sisters, Lois (Rakowski) Radavich of Kensington, CT and Lillian (Rakowski) Agostini of Kensington and Niantic, CT, and she cherished her large...

Charles William “Chuck” Warner, 70, of Kensington, husband of Patricia Warner, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Irving and Patricia (Edwards) Warner. Chuck was a Kensington resident most of his life and was a graduate of Berlin High School.  He was formerly employed as a production supervisor at Stanley Works.  He was the Democratic Registrar of Voters for 10 years.   Chuck was a...

Lawrence K. “Larry” Anderson, 74, of Kensington, husband of Mary Beth Anderson, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at the V.A. Connecticut Healthcare in West Haven. Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Russell and Ermol (Hildreth) Anderson.  Larry was a graduate of Pulaski High School in New Britain and was a U.S. Coast Guard Veteran.  He was a resident of Berlin for the past 52 years and was formerly employed as a bus driver.   Larry was a...

Gilda Angelina Alberti, born October 29, 1924, resident of Kensington, died April 2, 2024 at Jerome Home. She was a devout Catholic, attending St. Paul’s Church. After attending Kensington Grammer School and graduating from Berlin High School, she was employed by Stanley Works for 42 years. She worked in Human Resources and became a supervisor in the insurance benefit department.  She enjoyed time with family, following the Yankees, and reading. Gilda was predeceased by her...

In loving memory of Nancy Elma Maria Anderson Lucia.  She was known for her devotion to her family, and passed peacefully in her home with her loved ones by her side. Born in New Britain to the late Carl and Anna Anderson, she attended school, graduating from New Britain High School in 1958.  In 1961 Nancy moved to Kensington where she would reside for the remainder of her life.  Her home was surrounded by an amazing, supportive neighborhood that became another part of her...

Vilma Legnani, 87, of Berlin, wife of Anthony P. Legnani Jr., passed away peacefully at home on March 28, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Stamford, CT, she was the daughter of the late Ettore and Elvira (Populin) Toffolon.  Vilma was a former New Britain resident, and a Berlin resident since 1962.  She was a member of St. Paul Church, former member of the Little League Auxiliary, and the P.T.A.   Mom’s greatest joy was cooking for...

Joseph D. Koniushesky, 77, of Cromwell, CT, died peacefully on March 25, 2024 after a strong battle with cancer.   Joe was born on August 29, 1946 and raised in New Britain, CT.  He graduated from Pulaski High School, and went on to play basketball at Quinnipiac College after receiving a scholarship in 1964.    Joe was the best teacher around.  He taught fifth grade at Hubbard Elementary School in East Berlin for 36 years.  He had lunch every day...