All Obituaries

Kathlyn “Kathy” Kane Veronesi, born January 30, 1943, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021, at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. She was the wife of the late Robert C. Veronesi, her beloved spouse of 31 years. Born in Meriden, she was the daughter of the late James P. Kane and the late Sara E. (Burkee) Kane. Kathy was a 1961 graduate of Berlin High School and was employed at Northeast Utilities as an administrative assistant before retiring. Kathy loved...

Antonio V. Sisti, born January 17, 1941, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021, just days before his 80th birthday at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. He was the husband of RoseMarie (Leone) Sisti who he was married to for 57 years. Born in Tripoli, Libya he was the son of the late Gaetano Sisti and Rosa (Tersigni) Sisti.  Antonio immigrated to the United States from Pontecorvo, Italy in 1956. He was a former New Britain resident and moved to Berlin in 1961.  He...

Dr. John M. Fitzsimmons, loving husband of Margaret “Peg” (Smith) Fitzsimmons died peacefully at home on January 1, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.  Born on January 25, 1933, in New Britain, CT, he was the son of the late Walter J. and Katherine (Dougherty) Fitzsimmons.  He spent his childhood in New Britain and settled in Kensington to raise his family. John was an alumnus of St. Thomas Seminary in Hartford.  He received a BS from St. Michael's College...

Rev. Charles “Chuck” Davis, 93, of Berlin, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020.  He was the husband of the late Patricia (Fern) Davis. Born in Bellevue, PA, he was the son of the late Charles Walter Davis and Genevieve Ella (Cole) Davis.  He graduated from Michigan State University in 1949, received his Bachelor of Divinity from Oberlin College in 1961, and his Master of Divinity from Vanderbilt University in...

Joseph Francis Criniti, 94, of Kensington, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020 at Midstate Medical Center in Meriden.  He was the husband of the late Josephine (Messina) Criniti. Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Salvatore Criniti and Catarina (Carnuccio) Criniti.  Joseph was a former Newington resident before moving to Kensington.  He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater, from Pearl Harbor through the Islands to the...

Maurice Paradis, 73, of Kensington, husband of Rita Paradis, passed away on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. Born in Frenchville, ME, he was the son of the late Benoit Paradis and Anne Marie (Chamberland) Paradis.  Maurice was a former New Britain resident and a Kensington resident for over 30 years.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran and was formerly employed at Stanchem in East Berlin for 42 years before retiring. Maurice was a member of the...

Louise J. Wilcox, 75, formerly of New Britain, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.  She was predeceased by her first husband Richard, her second husband, Daniel Wilcox, and by her sister, Noreen Pelto. Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Casimer and Helen (Urbanowicz) Zaczkowski.  Louise was formerly employed at Church Homes in West Hartford for 25 years before retiring.  She volunteered at the Friendship...

Mary Lou (Della Ripa) Foran, age 79, of Berlin CT, left the cares of this world behind on Friday, Dec 11, 2020. She died at UConn John Dempsey Hospital from the ravages of this horrible Covid pandemic. This was a tragic end for a gracious lady who spread kindness and friendship wherever she went. Mary Lou was born Nov 21, 1941 in Hartford CT, the daughter of Louis and Mary (Aszklar) Della Ripa. She grew up in the south-end of Hartford, graduated from Holy Trinity High School, Hartford and...

Robert “Bobby” Spring, 81, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Kensington, Connecticut, beloved husband of Deborah (Buch) Spring, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at The Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain, with his family by his side.  He was born in New Britain on December 24, 1938 to the late Anton and Stacia (Kristopik) Spring. After graduating from New Britain High School, he joined his father in the family milk business, A.J. Spring & Sons, and later...

Cheryl Sharlene Johnson, 82, of Kensington, wife of Timothy Johnson, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Estelle (Carlson) Seaburg.  Cheryl was formerly employed at the State of CT Department of Environmental Protection before retiring.  Cheryl enjoyed camping trips, fishing, boating, ice cream, and cups of coffee.  She was an avid New England Patriots...