Lauralee "Suzie" Bernard
Jan 6, 2024
Lauralee “Suzie” Bernard was born on October 18, 1937 in New Britain, CT. She was the daughter of the late Albert “Bumpy” and Barbara “Nanny” Ogle. Lauralee graduated from New Britain High School and then went on to earn a degree in Nursing. She was soon after married and lovingly raised four children in Berlin, CT. Lauralee moved to...
Patricia (Ritchie) De Vivo
Jan 5, 2024
Patricia R. De Vivo, 93, of Edgewood Road, Kensington, and Hillcrest Road, Old Lyme, died peacefully at her home on Friday, January 5, 2024, with her family at her side. Pat grew up in Berlin and was the daughter of the late Robert J. Ritchie and Hazel (Bernier) Ritchie. She was a 1949 graduate of Mary Immaculate Academy in...
Frederick A. Scalzi, Jr.
Dec 29, 2023
Frederick Anthony Scalzi, Jr., 56, of Kensington, Connecticut, loving husband of Kristie (Lambert) Scalzi for over 32 years, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2023, surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home, after a valiant battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Frederick Scalzi, Sr. and the late Sheila (Halko) Scalzi.
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Betty-Ann Proxee
Dec 27, 2023
Betty Proxee of Berlin, Connecticut, beloved mother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening. She was born “Betty-Ann” to Elizabeth Katherine Pongratz and James Vincent Proxee on April 26, 1950, in Hartford, Connecticut. After graduating from Farmington High School, she lovingly raised two beautiful daughters, Karen and Holly, who remained the light of her life.
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Joseph Rapisarda
Dec 12, 2023
On Tuesday, December 12, 2023, the world suddenly lost one of the Good Guys. Joseph Rapisarda, 60, loving “sweat” heart of Lynne (Laferriere) Rapisarda for over 40 years, passed away with his beloved family by his side. Joe was the ultimate family man- a loving son, married to the love of his life Lynne for 40 years, the best...
Barbara (Hall) Orcutt
Dec 3, 2023
Barbara (Hall) Orcutt, 97, a Kensington resident most of her life, died at Ledgecrest Healthcare on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023 after a short illness. She lived most of her adult life at her home on Robbins Road, next to “the farm”. She enjoyed her last five years at Arbor Rose.
Born in Kensington, she was the daughter...
David E. Catlin
Nov 29, 2023
David E. Catlin, 72, passed away peacefully on November 29th. He was predeceased by his wife of 39 years, Sharon Catlin and his parents Kenneth and Madelyn Catlin. Dave is survived by his daughter Tracy of Berlin, his son Tyler and wife Alyssa of Plainville, and his grandchildren, Joey and Kailey of Plainville. Dave will be missed by his...
Joseph Gerald Y. Ayotte
Nov 29, 2023
Joseph Gerald “Yock” Ayotte, 75, of Berlin, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 at the West Haven VA Medical Center.
Born in St. Agatha, ME, he was the son of the late Albert and Ann Marie (Paradis) Ayotte. Gerald was a graduate of Berlin High School, Class of 1968 and was a U.S. Army Veteran of...
Judith (Petow) Reeve
Nov 26, 2023
Judith (Petow) Reeve, 85, of Kensington, widow of John D. Reeve, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.
Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Olga (Russell) Petow. Judith was a Kensington resident most of her life and was a member of St....
Theresa Demay
Nov 18, 2023
Theresa DeMay, 95, of Berlin, widow of Bernald DeMay, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
Born in Hartford, she was the daughter of the late Ignatious and Mary Rzepnicki. Theresa was a former Tolland resident before moving to Berlin. She was a member of St. Paul Church, the Red Hat Society, RSVP, and the Berlin Senior...
David Allan Pipkin
Nov 15, 2023
David Allan Pipkin, 56, of Berlin passed away unexpectedly at home on November 15, 2023. Dave was born in Berlin on April 24, 1967 to the late Edwin and Irene Pipkin. He was raised in East Berlin and graduated from Berlin High School. He was employed by several companies including Polamer and Manafort Brothers Inc.
Dave was...
Michael J. Brennan
Nov 13, 2023
Michael J. Brennan, 39, passed on November 13, 2023. He leaves behind his beloved daughter Angelina Brennan. In addition to his daughter, Michael survived by his mother Cathy LaRosa and her husband Tom LaRosa of Berlin; his sister Jackie (Jax) Mattera of Wethersfield; his father Anthony Mattera of Bristol; and his best friend Tyler Winkler of New Britain.
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Jennifer Godfrey
Oct 31, 2023
Jennifer Godfrey, 49, of New Britain, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.
Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late John and Jane (Sanford) Cerpovicz. Jenn was formerly employed as a manager at CVS. She enjoyed reading, going to the library, spending time with her family, playing Yahtzee and eating bacon. Jenn was...
Richard J. Paskiewicz
Oct 31, 2023
Richard John Paskiewicz, age 80, passed peacefully at home on October 31, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born in 1943, he spent the first 14 years of his life in Plantsville, Connecticut, where he fondly recalled the Norman Rockwell cover of the Saturday Evening Post, serving as an altar boy at Immaculate Conception Church, his grandmother’s Easter bread, and...
Maryann F. Janota
Oct 29, 2023
Maryann F. Janota, 72, a former Berlin resident, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023 at Midstate Medical in Meriden.
Born in Meriden, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Janota, Sr. and Mary (Tricka) Janota. Maryann was a Berlin resident most of her life. She held many jobs and loved working with people. The ones...
Lorette Perales
Oct 25, 2023
Lorette Perales, 73, of New Britain, beloved wife of Eliseo Perales, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.
Born in Frenchville, ME, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Roseanna (Dumais) Gorneault. Lorette was formerly employed for 38 years at OKAY Industries in New Britain before...
Beverly Jane Verdi
Oct 19, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful and unexpected passing of Beverly Jane Verdi of Berlin on Thursday, October 19th. Beverly, the daughter of Alfred and Helen Kania, was born in Middletown on September 4, 1946. A devoted wife, companion, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, and cherished friend, Beverly crossed over surrounded by her loved ones and...
Tina J. Sullivan
Oct 19, 2023
Tina Sullivan, 61, of Berlin, CT, passed away October 19, 2023. Tina fought a courageous fight in her battle against cancer, but in the end her body said enough. Surrounded by her family, with her beloved daughters ‘by her side, her spirit returned home to God.
Born September 26, 1962, to James “Jim” and Jane Sullivan. She...
Ann S. Zesk
Oct 18, 2023
Ann S. Zesk, 94, of Kensington, widow of Richard S. Zesk, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.
Born in Middletown, she was the daughter of the late Rosario and Mary (Corsino) Scionti, and her loving stepfather Rafael (Ralph) Ingenito. Ann was a former New Britain resident, moving...
David Charles Martin
Oct 13, 2023
David Charles Martin passed away on October 13th, 2023 in Berlin, CT. He was born on January 12th, 1949 in Hartford, CT.
“Big Dave” had a lifelong love of the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He could start a fire in the wood stove like no one else and warm up the family home that he had...