Obituaries

Obituaries

Louise Patricia DeRosa

Louise Patricia DeRosa

Jun 29, 2026

Louise Patricia (Sarlo) DeRosa, age 97 of Berlin, CT, passed away peacefully in the care of her loving family on June 29, 2026. She was born on December 28, 1928 to the late Arcangelo Sarlo and Teresa (Padovano) Sarlo, in Brooklyn, NY. She was raised in Brooklyn and resided there until 2007, when she moved to Connecticut with her loving...

Robert J. Boryczki

Robert J. Boryczki

Jun 24, 2026

Robert J. Boryczki, 75, of Berlin, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 after a brief illness.

Born in Hartford, he was the son of the late Theodore “Ted” Boryczki and Genevieve (Gut) Boryczki. Bob worked in the HVAC field for many years before retiring. He was a past president and longtime member of the Berlin Lions Club, where he received...

Clarence G. Baker

Clarence G. Baker

Jun 17, 2026

Sunrise: March 25, 1950

Clarence Gregory Baker of Meriden, CT passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. He was born on March 25, 1950 to the late Clarence Baker Jr. and Jean Elmendorf Baker. Clarence resided in New Britain until moving to Meriden in 1984.

Clarence graduated from New Britain High School in 1968. He proudly served in the United States...

David J. Albert

David J. Albert

Jun 19, 2026

David John Albert of Berlin, CT passed away peacefully at home on June 19, 2026 after a long illness. He was born in New Britain, CT on February 4, 1949. David was predeceased by his parents, Emil Albert Sr. and Margaret Ford Albert and his siblings, Margaret Post, Emil Albert Jr. and Dorothy Meyer. He is survived by his wife,...

Sandra M. Quarello

Sandra M. Quarello

Jun 15, 2026

Sandra Johnson Quarello, 89, of Kensington, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Robert Quarello.

Sandra was born in New Britain to the late Adolph and Signe (Peterson) Johnson. Sandra retired as a head communications operator in the Message Center at the CT State Police Headquarters. She was a former member of First Lutheran...

Rita J. Paradis

Rita J. Paradis

Jun 13, 2026

Rita J. Paradis, 82, of Kensington, widow of Maurice Paradis, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.

Born in Centerville, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Marvin Leroy Gardner and Jewel Elouise (Walter) Gardner. Rita attended schools in Iowa and moved to Connecticut in the 1960’s. She was formerly employed...

Frank "Frankie" Jason Mute

Frank "Frankie" Jason Mute

Jun 9, 2026

Frank Mute

July 11, 2003 - June 9, 2026

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Frank “Frankie” J. Mute, 22, on June 9, 2026 following a tragic car accident.

Frank was born in Hartford, CT on July 11, 2003. Known to many as Frankie, he was a bright, funny and hardworking young man who was scheduled to graduate from...

Vincenzo "Enzo" De Gasperis

Vincenzo "Enzo" De Gasperis

Jun 7, 2026

Vincenzo “Enzo” De Gasperis passed peacefully in his sleep at his loving Kensington, CT home of over 50 years, surrounded by his devoted wife Valkiria (Grossi) De Gasperis and family, on Sunday morning, June 7, 2026. Enzo’s gentle departure was a reflection of the loving life he led.

Enzo was born in Derna, Libya, where his parents, Francesco De Gasperis and...

Loretta Banulski

Loretta Banulski

Jun 5, 2026

Loretta Banulski, 83, of Kensington, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, June 5, 2026.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late William and Irene (Levandowski) Banulski. Loretta was a Kensington resident most of her life and was a member of St. Paul Church. She will be remembered for her love for her family, especially her grandchildren.

Surviving...

Maryann C. Polumbo

Maryann C. Polumbo

May 31, 2026

Maryann Carole (Zaleski) Polumbo, 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 31, 2026.

Mary was born on March 8, 1955 to John and Jeanne (Riccardi) Zaleski in Elizabeth, New Jersey. She was a proud graduate of Girls Catholic High School in 1972 before her family relocated to Coral Gables, Florida where she met her husband Joseph and married...

Maureen D. Gustafson

Maureen D. Gustafson

May 23, 2026

Maureen Dunn Gustafson, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at home May 23, 2026, following a six month battle with health issues. Maureen was born in Chester, England on November 5, 1941. Maureen was the oldest child of the late Frederick and Dorris Dunn.

Maureen came to the United States from England in 1965 to be a nannie. Her...

James B. Dieli

James B. Dieli

Apr 28, 2026

James Biaggio Dieli, 90, of Kensington, passed away peacefully at home on April 28, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply. He was born in Waterbury on August 17, 1935, the son of the late James Salvatore Dieli and Joan (Pirre) Dieli.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Maria G. Dieli (Fazio). He leaves behind...

Carleen Zembko

Carleen Zembko

Apr 25, 2026

Mrs. Carleen Willis Zembko, 87, of Southington, Connecticut passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Union, Connecticut on April 25, 2026. Carleen was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on December 12, 1938. She was the daughter of the late Morton Willis and the late Grace Olivia Peterson Willis. Carleen was preceded in death by her husband John, son Paul, daughter...

Paul Edward Haynes

Paul Edward Haynes

Apr 23, 2026

Paul Edward Haynes "Papa", 86, of Kensington, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026, surrounded by his four beloved daughters, Lori (Butch), Kim (Cliff), Lisa (Brian), and Linda (Kelly). He was the son of the late Carlton and Elsie Haynes.

He is survived by his wife, Vivi, and sons Rene (MaryAnn) and Erik (Maria) and brother Larry (Susan).

Papa Paul's grandchildren are...

Paul Edward Haynes

Paul Edward Haynes

Apr 23, 2026

Paul Edward Haynes, 86, of Kensington, passed away on April 23, 2026 at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center in East Hartford.

Born in Pittsfield, NH, he was the son of the late Carlton and Elsie (Lindonen) Haynes. Paul was a former employee of Cold Metal Products and Dattco Bus Company both in New Britain. He was a member of the Spartan...

Gilbert E. Pelletier

Gilbert E. Pelletier

Apr 21, 2026

Gilbert E. Pelletier, 93, of Kensington, husband of Leola Pelletier, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at the Jerome Home in New Britain.

Born in Madawaska, Maine, he was the son of the late Donat and Egline (Bouchard) Pelletier. He was formerly employed at Fafnir Bearing Co. before retiring. Gilbert was a member of St. Paul Church. He enjoyed...

David Curtis Booth

David Curtis Booth

Apr 6, 2026

David Curtis Booth, of Rocky Hill, CT, passed away peacefully at hospice in Hartford, CT on April 6, 2026 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was surrounded by care and compassion in his final days at Hartford Hospital.

Born on March 6, 1952 to Caroline and William Booth, David grew up in Kensington, Connecticut, and later worked at Stanley...

Sally Ann Mukon

Sally Ann Mukon

Apr 3, 2026

Sally Ann Mukon, 70, of Kensington, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026 at Hartford Hospital. She was the wife of Michael D. Mukon.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Ronald and Angelina (Falletti) Tracy. Sally later moved to Berlin where she became a life-long resident. She was a registered nurse, taking care of children at...

Thomas J. Cardone

Thomas J. Cardone

Mar 26, 2026

Thomas J. Cardone, 65, passed away on March 26, 2026, Son of the late Nino and Aldria (Balducci) Cardone. 

Born and raised in New Britain, CT, Tom built a life rooted in hard work, and deep devotion to the people he loved. He spent 30 years working at Central Connecticut State University, where he formed lasting friendships and took pride in...

Joseph Francis Stiano

Joseph Francis Stiano

Mar 23, 2026

Joseph Francis Stiano, 92, of Berlin, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, March 23, 2026. He was the widower of Rita (McKenerny) Stiano.

Born in Hartford, he was the son of the late Joseph and Vincenza (Russo) Stiano. Joseph was a long time Berlin resident and a former East Hartford resident. He was a graduate of UConn School...

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