All Obituaries

Rosemary Ellen Zottola Kaminski passed away on Sunday, July 5th after a long illness.  Known to everyone as “Cookie” she was born on September 10, 1944 in New Britain to Anthony and Albina Farina Zottola.  She proudly lived in the same home in Berlin for her entire life.  She leaves behind her son Anthony Karam, her loving sister, Florine Votino, her nephew Anthony Votino and her three treasured grandchildren, James, Isabella and Alyssa Karam.  She was...

Carmen C. Coccomo, 70, of Berlin, husband of Denise Coccomo, passed away at home on Saturday, July 4, 2020. Born in New Britain, he was the son of Adel (Pace) Coccomo and the late Thomas Coccomo.  Carmen was a former resident of East Haddam before moving to Berlin 5 years ago.  Carmen retired after a long career in the health care field.  He was a proud developer and administrator of the Ridgeview Health Care Center, Thomas A. Coccomo Memorial, Westfield Health Care Center...

Luella Florence (Cyr/LaPrise) St. Pierre, daughter of Ernest and Anne (Thibodeau) Cyr of St. Agatha, ME, passed peacefully on June 27, 2020, at Jerome Home, New Britain, CT. She is survived by her loving and loyal husband of 17 years, Romeo St. Pierre, also at Jerome Home; O'Neil, Joanne, and Lorenzo Ouellette; and many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Luella reached the age of 90 having sweetly touched so many lives along the way, even throughout her final days among...

Jerzy “Jerry” Paleczny, 49, of Cobalt, CT, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 after a brief illness. Born and raised in New Britain, he moved to East Berlin, CT as a teenager and also lived in Sylvan Beach, NY before settling in Cobalt, CT in 2006.  He was a graduate of Sacred Heart School in New Britain, Berlin High School, and Mohawk Valley College in New York.  He worked as a licensed contractor, renovating and restoring properties throughout central...

Clarence J. Ouellette, 83, of Kensington, husband of Esther (Boucher) Ouellette, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at John Dempsey Hospital in Farmington. Born in Sinclair, ME, he was the son of the late Sylvio and Gilmay (St. Peter) Ouellette.  Clarence was a former New Britain resident before moving to Berlin 53 years ago.  He was formerly employed at Pratt & Whitney as a master welder before retiring after 35 years.  Clarence was a member of St. Paul Church, where...

Marilyn E. (Smith) Harris, 82, of Kensington, beloved wife and mother, passed away at home, on Friday, June 19, 2020, surrounded by love and her family. She is now at peace after a courageous struggle with dementia. She is survived by her loving and dedicated husband of 51 years, David Harris, who was by her side unconditionally and literally until the very end; her adoring daughter Deborah Bouchard and husband Scott; and two grandsons Daniel Bouchard & Adam Bouchard, all of Kensington....

Edison Charles Occhi, 88, of Berlin, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020.  He was the husband of the late Henrietta (Sokolowski) Occhi. Born in Berlin, he was the son of the late Ementor and Theresa (Grasso) Occhi.  Edison was a lifelong Berlin resident and was a U.S. Marine Veteran of the Korean War.  Edison was formerly employed as a tool and die maker at New Departure in Bristol before retiring.  He was a life member of the NRA, NSSA, a member and past Commander...

Bruce Carlson Elllefsen, 62, of Berlin, husband of Rosemary Ellefsen, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 8, 2020 at home. Born in New Haven on November 18, 1957, he was the son of the late Marvin and Gladys (Carlson) Ellefsen. Bruce was a former resident of Bristol, CT, before moving to Berlin in 1984. He was a 1975 graduate of Bristol Eastern High School and a member of the school’s marching band and soccer team.  Bruce graduated from the University of Rhode Island, where...

Guy P. Lombardi, 88, of Berlin, CT, beloved husband of Patricia A. Nugent of 62 years, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 5, 2020. Born on October 5, 1931 in Mount Vernon, NY, he was the son of the late Anna (Tesauro) and Peter Lombardi. Guy graduated from A.B. Davis High School in Mount Vernon, NY with the Class of 1949. He later graduated from Fordham University College of Pharmacy in Bronx, NY with the Class of 1954. He married Pat on September 28, 1957 at St. Patrick’s Church...

Barbara B. Brochetti, 91, of Kensington, passed away, unexpectedly,   on Friday, May 15, 2020 at home.  She was the widow of Henry G. Brochetti, who died in 2012. Born in Greenwich Village, New York, NY, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Josephine (Brignoli) Bighinatti.  Barbara lived in New Jersey and Hamden, CT before moving to Kensington 68 years ago.  Barbara was a bank officer and branch manager for Berlin Savings Bank and MidConn Bank, before retiring...