All Obituaries

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...

John D. “Jack” Reeve, 84, of Kensington CT, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020.  He was born on August 23, 1936 in New Britain, CT to parents Samuel J. and Marie (Recor) Reeve and grew up in Kensington.  Jack graduated from Berlin High School in 1954.  He married Judith Petow Reeve in 1962, and they lived in New Britain a short time before moving back to Kensington.  Jack was a member of the Connecticut National Guard for nine years.  He worked for...

Richard “Rich” Maitz, 47, of Bristol, CT, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 15, 2020 from COVID-19.  Born on September 11, 1973 in New Britain, CT he was the son of Valentine and Barbara Maitz of Berlin.  Rich loved spending time with his large network of friends whom he met through the years while serving as a cook in many local establishments.  He also worked part time for over 20 years at Amity Printing of Berlin.  Everyone who knew Rich knew...

Gail Ann "Gay" Mantzaris, of Kensington, passed away on November 12, 2020 at the age of 80. She is survived by her loving husband Louis Mantzaris, son and daughter-in-law Chris and Kris Mantzaris of Madison, daughter Nicola Mantzaris of Boston, and her two grandsons, Myles and Logan, whom she cherished dearly. She is also survived by sisters Barbara Naples and Patricia Seffer, and will be lovingly remembered by an extended family of wonderful in-laws, nieces, nephews, and dear...

Dorothy Bedard Daigle of Kensington, CT passed away November 8th, 2020 at the age of 92. She was born on November 25, 1927 in Lewiston, ME.  Dorothy is predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Valier J. Daigle. Her legacy is extensive. She came from a large family and raised a large family.  Survivors are her children Valerie (Robert) Fusaro, Robert (Grace) Daigle, Jacqueline (Michael) Fusaro, Charlene Daigle and Daniel (Moira) Daigle; her nine beautiful granddaughters that she...

Dennis Joseph Pisko, 77, of Kensington passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at home after a long courageous battle with cancer.  He was the widower of Carolyn (Bieszad) Pisko, the son of Joseph and Helen (Korzan) Pisko, the father of three children, grandfather to five and great grandfather to one.  Born in New Britain, CT, he was raised in Kensington, CT with his sister Nancy and brother Bobby, and lived on Cole Lane with his devoted wife his whole life.  His life-long...

Vincent Singarella, 71, of Kensington, formerly of Cromwell, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital.  He was born in Hartford on February 1, 1949 to the late Vincent and Italia (Delgrosso) Singarella.  Vincent was a U.S. Army Veteran having served in Vietnam. He is survived by his loving wife Patricia (Fagan) Singarella of 29 years.  He also leaves his son, Dan Singarella of Berlin; his daughter, Sabrina Singarella and her husband David Fernandez of...

Allen Hoyt Pease, 94, died Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at the Fisher House in Amherst, Massachusetts. He was surrounded in his last week by his family and his faithful wife and companion, Deborah Pease. Allen, known to friends as Al, was born on June 15, 1925 in New Britain, CT, the son of the late Maurice Henry Pease and Barbara Moore Pease. He is predeceased by his son, Randall Stuart Pease; and Randall’s infant twin, Maxwell Carpenter Pease; his sister, Martha Pease Bronson; and his...

Shirley L. Brown, 96, of Kensington, widow of Robert L. Brown, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. Born in Plainville, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Elizabeth (Kerr) Low.  She was a 1942 graduate of Plainville High School.  Shirley was a Kensington resident since 1955.  She was formerly employed at Bristol Brass and AMF Cuno before retiring.  Shirley was a member of the Kensington Congregational Church, where she sang in the choir...

Sebastian Francis Urso left this world peacefully early Sunday, September 27, 2020 just shy of his 88th birthday. Sebby was born October 13, 1932 in Floridia, Sicily. He came to the United States at the age of 3 with his parents and lived the majority of his life in New Britain, Connecticut. He fulfilled every immigrant’s dream of living a blessed and successful life in America. Sebby was a hard worker, provided for his family and never gave up. He was a laborer most of his life, he...