All Obituaries

Melvin Joel Campbell, 75, of Berlin, husband of Ida Campbell, passed away on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021 at Hartford Hospital. Born in Maine, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Labbe) Campbell.  Melvin was a Berlin resident most of his life.  He was formerly employed at Pratt & Whitney and later employed at Luther Ridge Assisted Living for eleven years before retiring.  He was a member of St. Paul Church.  Melvin enjoyed cooking, working in his yard, and spending...

Thomas Francis Pesenti, 71, formerly of Berlin, passed away on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Francis and Eileen (Chadwick) Pesenti.  Thomas was a Berlin resident most of his life before moving to New Britain.  Thomas loved his family, animals (especially dogs), and fishing.  He enjoyed being with people, attending dances and social events with CCARC.  Thomas will be remembered for his...

Fiore Samuel “Sam” D’Amato, 97, formerly of East Berlin, passed away on Monday, Nov. 15, 2021 at MidState Medical Center in Meriden.  He was the widow of Lillian Ida (Maino) D’Amato. Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Sabatino and Casilda (Pezzina) D’Amato.  Fiore graduated from New Britain High and attended Moody’s  School of Business.  Fiore was a U.S. Army Veteran and served in World War II with five of his brothers in...

Linda Lucy (Bascetta) Sorrentino of Berlin, beloved wife of Sebastian (Sonny) Sorrentino of Berlin, passed away on November 2, 2021 after 74 years of life. She fought a mighty battle against a rare Mitochondrial Disease until passing peacefully in her sleep, family by her side, at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain. Born in Hartford, CT on May 27, 1947 to Sebastian and Nina (Ianforelli) Bascetta, Linda attended the Gilbert School in Winsted. On October 26, 1968 she married...

ROSE F. SCHEER, age 96, passed away on 10/23/2021 at home surrounded by her family. Rose was born on July 28, 1925. She was the wife of the late Kenneth P. Scheer, the love of her life. Rose was predeceased by her son, Kurt Scheer. She is survived by her four children; Ken Scheer and his wife Betsy, Kris Scheer, Kathy Corcoran and her husband Jerry, and Karrie Phillips and her husband Bernie. Rose is also survived by her grandchildren; Matthew Scheer and his wife Morgan, Zachary Scheer,...

Allen J. Brester, 90, of Kensington, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021.  He was the husband of Marie Brester.  A private graveside service will be held in Rose Hill Cemetery, Rocky Hill.  Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home of Berlin is assisting the family with arrangements.

Sarah Margaret Byrnes, 30, of Cromwell, passed away after an unexpected illness on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021 at Middlesex Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in New Britain, she was a long time Kensington resident before moving to Cromwell in 2014.  Sarah was employed in data management, currently working for PPD in North Carolina.  She loved her many trips to Aruba, volunteering at the CT Humane Society, and spending time with her family at Oak Grove Beach in...

Evelyn Sperandia (Bighinatti) Cotto, 90, of Berlin passed away surrounded by her loving family on 10/11/2021 in The Villages, FL.  Evelyn was born on 10/02/1931 in New Britain to the late Charles and Mary (Pedemonti) Bighinatti. She graduated from New Britain High School Class of 1949. Evelyn went on to marry Frank Cotto on 10/09/1954. She worked as a secretary at Prentice and New Britain Machine. Evelyn was a member of Saint Paul Church, in Kensington. Evelyn enjoyed playing...

Anne Marie Voisine, 67, of Plainville, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.  She was the widow of Lawrence Voisine Jr. who died May 21, 2021. Born in New Brunswick, Canada, she was a Plainville resident most of her life. Anne was formerly employed at New Britain Machine, but her heart was in her work as an Interior Designer. Anne was a kind hearted person who put her family and friends before herself.  She had a loving heart and...

Thaddeus J. Rosinski, 91, of Kensington passed away at home on Friday, October 8, 2021.  He was predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Janice (Kornas) Rosinski. Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Jan and Wladyslawa (Jastolowska) Rosinski.  Thaddeus was a Berlin resident for over 56 years where he and his wife raised their family. Ted or TJ as he was known to friends and family, started his career at Fafnir Bearing in New Britain in the mail room and worked his way up to...