Guy Michael DeSimone
Jan 5, 2026
Guy Michael DeSimone, 69, of Berlin, CT passed away peacefully after a long illness on January 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Guy was born on January 16, 1956 to Francis and Beverly (Linnell) DeSimone in Manchester, CT, a place where he always felt at home. Guy was fiercely loyal to his family and friends, and their ultimate...
Anna Debora Lococo
Jan 4, 2026
Anna Debora Lococo, age 88, beloved wife of the late Vincenzo Lococo, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026 with her family by her side at her longtime home in New Britain. Anna was born March 31, 1937 in Stefanaconi, Province of Vibo Valentia, Italy to the late Domenico and Vittoria Loschiavo.
Anna was known for her warm smile, welcoming...
Richard Anthony Zaccardo
Dec 25, 2025
Richard Anthony Zaccardo, 84, of Berlin, CT and Lauderdale by the Sea, FL, husband of Janice (Barry) Zaccardo, passed away at Bel Air Manor Nursing Home in Newington on December 25, 2025, after a lengthy battle with dementia.
Born on June 13, 1941 in Stamford, CT, Richard was the son of the late Dr. Dominic and Grace (Bilotta) Zaccardo. Richard was...
Barbara Ruth Manthey
Dec 25, 2025
Barbara Ruth Manthey, 91, formerly of Berlin and Southington, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25, 2025, at the Jerome Home in New Britain.
Born in New Britain, she was the beloved daughter of the late Theodore and Edith (Knopf) Manthey. Barbara was a woman defined by her tireless work ethic, resilience, and selfless generosity. She was employed at...
Lila C. MacDonald
Dec 24, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Lila C. MacDonald, age 80, on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born in New Britain, CT, and was the daughter of Sophie and Charles Curtis. She attended New Britain High School and graduated from the Hartford Hospital School of Nursing, pursuing her passion for...
Matthew R. Gagnon
Dec 15, 2025
Matthew Raymond Gagnon, 42, of Cromwell, beloved husband of Stephanie Gagnon, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 15, 2025.
Born in Hartford, he was the son of Raymond and Donna (Burn) Gagnon. He brought boundless joy to their lives as a child and passed this gift along to his family. As a student, Matthew excelled, receiving numerous scholastic awards and obtaining...
Zbigniew Bronislaw Mazurek
Dec 14, 2025
Zbigniew “Ziggy” Bronislaw Mazurek, of Berlin, CT, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, at the age of 58, surrounded by family and love. After being diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer, he fought for twenty months with unwavering courage and strength, facing his illness with grace.
Born on December 22, 1966, in Bielsko-Biala, Poland, Zbigniew immigrated to the United States...
Tim (William Timothy) Schoenfield
Dec 7, 2025
Tim Schoenfield, age 63, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025, after a short, hard-fought battle with cancer, surrounded by family and many friends. He was a wonderful man whose kindness, generosity, and steady presence touched countless lives.
Tim was born in Pasadena, Texas, in 1962 and graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1979 before entering the Navy. He proudly...
Marianne S. Welna
Nov 30, 2025
Marianne S. Welna, 92, of Palm Beach, Florida (formerly of New Britain, CT) passed away on November 30, 2025 at her home, after a long and valiant fight with illness.
Marianne was born in New Britain, CT on June 2, 1933 to Dr. Ladislaus B. Slysz and his wife Katherine (nee Kusmer). She graduated from Sacred Heart School, and went on...
Sophie (Brigante) Conti
Nov 30, 2025
Sophie (Brigante) Conti, 96, of Kensington passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving daughters on Sunday, November 30, 2025. She was greeted in Heaven by her granddaughter Elizabeth and welcomed into the arms of her adored late husband, Lino Conti.
She was born in New Britain on May 2, 1929, the daughter of the late Paul and Grace (Cimino) Brigante. She...
Leonard V. Bisaccia
Nov 27, 2025
Leonard V. Bisaccia, 91, of Berlin passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 27, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Paula (Bergeron) Bisaccia for 37 years.
Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Camillo and Josephine (Lombardo) Bisaccia. Lenny was a long time Berlin resident and was a U.S. Air Force Pararescue veteran of the Korean War....
Joseph Forsyth
Nov 24, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Joseph Drexel Forsyth, age 46, who died unexpectedly at his home in New Britain on November 24, 2025. Joe was born to Ellen Doyle and Marcello Joseph Richard on September 13, 1979. At age 13, Joe moved to Berlin and became a member of the Forsyth family.
Joe graduated...
Barbara J. Sharpe
Nov 19, 2025
Barbara J. Sharpe passed away on November 19, 2025 after a short illness. She was born in Southington, Connecticut to George and Signey Olson Anderson on November 15, 1935. Barbara met her loving husband, Coleman on a blind date and after two more dates and thirteen letters (Coleman was in the Navy) they married in September of 1952 and moved...
June Tolomea
Nov 19, 2025
June Tolomea, 86, of Kensington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, just shy of her 87th birthday. She was the beloved wife of Richard Tolomea, with whom she shared 62 years of devoted, joyful, and enduring marriage.
Born in Bristol, June was the daughter of the late Stanley and Helen (Krulicki) Kowalski. June worked in the finance department at...
Michael "Mike" Anthony Black
Nov 7, 2025
Michael “Mike” Anthony Black, 52, of Kensington, loving husband of Alicia (Bozek) Black, passed away on November 7, 2025 after a courageous battle with colorectal cancer.
Born in Berrien Center, MI, he was the son of the late Dennis Schuck and Delores (Maglone) Black. Mike proudly served as a Hospital Corpsman in the U.S. Navy, where he met his wife and...
Giuseppe Campisi
Oct 31, 2025
Giuseppe Campisi, 80, of Berlin, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Hartford Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
He was the devoted husband of Tina (Italia) Campisi, with whom he shared 55 wonderful years of marriage. Together they built a life rooted in love, family, and tradition. Giuseppe was a proud and loving father to his daughter Patti and her husband David...
Frank T. Rich
Oct 19, 2025
Frank T. Rich of Kensington passed away on October 19, 2025, in his home at the age of 88. He was born in New Britain to the late Joseph and Catherine (Roman) Rich. Frank was predeceased by his beloved wife and soulmate, Mary Julia Rich.
Frank graduated from New Britain High School, attended E.C. Goodwin Tech in...
Ronald Arton
Oct 19, 2025
Ronald Arton, 85, passed away on October 19, 2025.
Ron was born in Willimantic, CT to the late Napoleon Arton and Fernande (Roberge). He leaves his daughters, Leslie Arton and her partner Joseph Warro of Berlin and Linda Murray and her husband Scott of Bristol. He also leaves his sister, Carol LaMonte of Berlin and a niece...
Cathline Linn Shemeth
Oct 10, 2025
Cathline Linn Shemeth, 60, of New Britain, CT, went to be with Jesus on October 10, 2025. "Cathy" was born in Portland, Oregon, and grew up in Tokyo, Japan. She was a true musician at heart and, as a classical pianist, performed with the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra. She had a full-ride scholarship in piano performance to Wheaton College, but...
Robert R. Nattrass III
Oct 7, 2025
Robert R. Nattrass III of Kensington, CT passed away at home on October 7, 2025, at the age of 79. He was born in New Haven and was the son of Robert and Marion (Longyear) Nattrass. He was the husband of 36 years to Julia (Galazan) Nattrass. Bob graduated from West Haven High School and the University of New...