All Obituaries

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Fayne Gaffney, age 91, on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 after a brief illness.  She was a longtime resident of Kensington, CT. “Faye” will live forever in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. She was the widow of James C. Gaffney and is survived by her loving children:  Patricia Clair (Terence) of Franklin, TN; Cheryl Gaffney of Kensington; Jamie Dorsey (Jeffrey) of Sudbury, MA; and James Gaffney (Leslie...

Evangelos Psillas entered into eternal life on September 3, 2020 at the age of 90.  He was born in Chios Greece on July 23, 1930 to the late Athanasios and Helen (Markopoulos) Psillas and was one of seven children.  He was the loving and devoted husband to Markella Psillas for 62 years who was the light of his life.  He served in the Greek Royal Navy as a First Engineer and then went onto working as a Steam Engineer in The Merchant Marine.  After completing his service,...

Diane Mathews, 78, of Kensington, wife of David Mathews, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020 at the Hospital of Central, CT in New Britain. Born in Meriden, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Veronica (Olenick) Morin.  Diane was a resident of Meriden before moving to Kensington 47 years ago.  She was formerly employed as a school teacher at Moran Middle School and later a travel agent at Perkins Travel before retiring.  Diane loved to read and enjoyed...

Randy James Ciezynski, of New Britain, passed away unexpectedly on August 30, 2020 due to heart failure. Randy was born on August 21, 1962 in East Berlin, CT, and was the youngest son of the late Joseph and Jacqueline Ciezynski.  He worked at Deburring House Inc., in East Berlin as a Deburring Specialist for many years.  Randy was a kind and gentle soul. He enjoyed spending time with his son Travis at the lake house and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived...

Eleanor P. Marks, 99, of Berlin, died Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, three days short of her 100th birthday.  She was the widow of Maurice G. Marks. Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Dorothy (Thompson) Petoff.  She was a New Britain resident until moving to Berlin in 1954.  Eleanor was formerly employed at Stanley Tool and later at Martin Rosols before retiring.  She was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in New...

Sarina (Bombaci) DeGrandi, 84, formerly of Kensington, died Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020 at Seabury Meadows in Bloomfield.  She was the widow of Carmelo DeGrandi who died in 2010. Born in Sortino, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Sofia (Pitruzzello) Bombaci.  Sarina was a former New Britain resident before moving to Kensington in 1984.  She was formerly employed at Stanley Works before retiring.  Sarina was a member of St. Paul Church, the Independent...

Gloria A. Alfieri, of Kensington, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, Aug. 7, 2020. Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Camillo and Anna Alfieri.  Gloria was formerly employed as a teacher and media specialist in the New Britain and Berlin School systems.  She will be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor and for her kindness and generosity to so many. Surviving are her nieces and nephews, Robert Polvani of Montgomery Village, MD, Donald Polvani and...

Valentine J. “Val” Crescentini Jr., 65, of Berlin, husband of Tara Kelly Crescentini, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Aug. 3, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Valentine J. Crescentini Sr. and Mary (Sandelli) Crescentini.  Val was a Berlin resident since 1992 and was formerly employed as a carpenter at CCSU, before retiring in 2010.   Val was a very strong family man who loved...

Brien James Gaffney of Middletown, CT, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020 at the age of fifty-nine after a short illness. He was born on January 27, 1961, in New Britain, CT.  Brien was the son of Fayne Gaffney of Kensington, and the late James C. Gaffney.  He leaves behind his longstanding significant other, Deborah Graham of Middletown, along with his siblings:  Patricia Clair (Terence) of Franklin, TN; Cheryl Gaffney of Kensington; Jamie Dorsey (Jeffrey) of Sudbury, MA;...

Archie Blair Jr., 83. of Berlin, husband of 61 years to Esther Blair, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Archibald Blair Sr. and Cathea (Vibberts) Blair.  Archie was a former New Britain resident and a Berlin resident for the past 56 years.  His true passion was in construction operating heavy equipment for 65 years working for various companies and retiring from Tilcon Tomasso after...