Obituaries

Obituaries

Helen M. Morrissey

Helen M. Morrissey

Jan 5, 2023

Helen Muriel (Onorato) Morrissey, aged 94, passed away on January 5, 2023 at the Seabury Meadows after a long illness.

Born in New Britain on May 8, 1928 to James V. and Helen (McKeon) Onorato.  She attended local schools where she graduated from New Britain High School in 1946. Helen went on to graduate from Teachers College...

Veronica Olga Castrogiovanni

Veronica Olga Castrogiovanni

Dec 24, 2022

Veronica Olga Castrogiovanni, 85, of New Britain, beloved wife of Pasquale Castrogiovanni, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.

Born in Sertao de Santana, Brazil, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Czeslava (Cziradski) Czeskowiak.  Veronica immigrated to the United States in 1967 and was a...

Daniel W. Mahoney

Daniel W. Mahoney

Dec 14, 2022

Daniel W. Mahoney, 75, of Southington, formerly of Bristol, beloved husband of Linda (Caswell) Mahoney, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Sheriden Woods Health Care Center surrounded by his family. Dan was born on December 31, 1946 in New Britain to the late Walter and Helen (Sullivan) Mahoney.

Dan grew up in Kensington and graduated...

Andrew (Andy) Zuder Jr.

Andrew (Andy) Zuder Jr.

Dec 6, 2022

Andrew (Andy) Zuder Jr., 78, of Berlin, CT, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2022, the same day as his beloved wife Angie, one year apart. He passed in Surprise, AZ with Doree, Sean, Lina, and grand-dog, Dililah, the French Bulldog.

Andy was born on November 21, 1944, in Hartford, CT to the late Andrew and Ann...

John F. "Jack" Adams,  Jr.

John F. "Jack" Adams, Jr.

Dec 5, 2022

John F. “Jack” Adams, Jr of Kensington, passed away on December 5, 2022 after sustaining a stroke in 2016 and a recent bout with COVID. Born in 1936 to Ruth (Craddock) and John F. Adams, Jack attended Berlin schools and graduated from The Taft School in Watertown where he taught his classmates to dance Rock’n Roll. He graduated from...

Marie D. Dimugno

Marie D. Dimugno

Nov 30, 2022

Marie Diane (Fioravanti) DiMugno, wife of the late Frank DiMugno, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2023 in the comfort of her home.

Marie was born on November 1, 1928 to Lucy and Henry Fioravanti in New Britain, CT where she resided until she married the love of her life in 1948 and settled in Kensington. Marie...

Jeffrey Gerald Breindel

Jeffrey Gerald Breindel

Nov 22, 2022

Jeffrey G. Breindel, 68, of Berlin, loving husband of Cheryl Breindel, passed away November 22, 2022.

He was born in St. Marys, Pennsylvania on October 29, 1954, a son of the late Henry and Edna (Herbstritt) Breindel.  He grew up in Wallingford and was a long time resident there before moving to Berlin to raise a family....

Irene (Welna)  Devivo

Irene (Welna) Devivo

Nov 14, 2022

Irene (Welna) DeVivo, 89, of Kensington died peacefully on Monday, November 14. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis A. DeVivo who died in August of 2015.

Born in New Britain, daughter of the late Joseph and Sophie (Roman) Welna, she graduated from New Britain High School and went on to earn her Bachelors degree...

Richard Cote

Richard Cote

Nov 6, 2022

Richard Cote, 70, of Berlin, husband of Janet Cote, passed away at home on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022.

Born in Hartford, he was a Berlin resident for the past 42 years.  Richard was the owner of a carpet installation company before retiring.  He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Connecticut Flooring Association where...

Michael Anthony Sokolowski

Michael Anthony Sokolowski

Oct 28, 2022

Michael Anthony Sokolowski, age 58, of Berlin, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022, after fierce but very short battle with glioblastoma.

Michael’s success in the business world as the Managing Partner of Guilmartin, DiPiro & Sokolowski, LLC earned him well-deserved respect, admiration and an impeccable reputation in Berlin, Middletown and statewide communities. His work gave him...

Mary Lou Austin

Mary Lou Austin

Oct 18, 2022

Mary Louise Austin died on October 18, 2022 after a two year long battle with cancer.  She was the daughter of the late Felix David Jorsey “Trix” and Mary (Healy) Jorsey.  She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Roger and her son, Roger Jr.  It brought her comfort knowing that they would be reunited again.

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Amber M. Godin-Baker

Amber M. Godin-Baker

Oct 17, 2022

Amber Marie Godin-Baker passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022.  She was 34 years old.  Born in Hartford, CT, she was the daughter of Wade P. Godin of Berlin, CT and the late Daisy M. McBride formerly of CT.  Those who knew Amber well, knew her as beautiful inside and out.  She was highly empathetic, kind, intuitive, funny and...

Theresa V. (Adachowski)  Gagliardi

Theresa V. (Adachowski) Gagliardi

Oct 17, 2022

Theresa (Adachowski) Gagliardi, 91, widower of Felix Gagliardi, of East Berlin passed away on October 17, 2022 at Apple Rehab Cromwell. Theresa was born on February 11, 1931 in New Britain to the late Alexander and Jessie (Grabowski) Adachowski.

Theresa graduated from New Britain High School in 1950 and was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Church in...

Maryann V. Dorsey

Maryann V. Dorsey

Oct 16, 2022

Maryann V. Dorsey (64) passed away peacefully at home Sunday morning October 16, 2022, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. She was a warrior, the essence of strength and perseverance. She was predeceased by her parents Thomas and Corrine Mulconry of Hamden, CT.

Maryann attended Norwich Free Academy and graduated from Hamden High School...

Virginia (Lynch)  Sasek

Virginia (Lynch) Sasek

Oct 6, 2022

Virginia (Lynch) Sasek of Kensington, CT, wife of Donald Sasek, died on October 6, 2022 at the age of 94.  She was born in New Britain, CT daughter of the late Marguerite (Rose) Lynch and Stephan A Lynch.

She attended local schools and St Joseph College in West Hartford.  She was employed by the Stanley Works and...

Edward F. Siani

Edward F. Siani

Oct 5, 2022

Edward Francis Siani, 90, died on Wednesday night, October 5, 2022, at 8:30PM from Heart Disease at Evergreen Health Care Center, Stafford Springs. He was battling Covid at the time.

Ed was a Teamster member who worked in the trucking business much of his life.  He retired from Bailey’s Express in 1998. Once retired he was passionate...

Charles Joseph Probulis Jr.

Charles Joseph Probulis Jr.

Oct 5, 2022

Charles Joseph Probulis Jr., 60, of New Britain, beloved husband of Debbie (Scalise) Probulis, passed away peacefully at home on October 5, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of Nancy Jacobs Probulis and the late Charles J. Probulis Sr. Charles was a life long New Britain resident and was...

Maria Frances Del Sesto

Maria Frances Del Sesto

Sep 30, 2022

Maria (Frances) Del Sesto, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, September 30, 2022 at the age of 76. She was born to Michele and Adele (Santagata) Palumbo on April, 8, 1946, in San Felice, Italy.

Maria came from a large family and was the youngest of five...

Marcelino Thillet

Marcelino Thillet

Sep 27, 2022

Marcelino Thillet, 72, of New Britain, beloved husband of Irma Thillet, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Edwardo Thillet and Emilia Rivera.  Marcelino was a long time New Britain resident and was employed as a foreman the...

Dr. Daniel M. Taylor Sr.

Dr. Daniel M. Taylor Sr.

Sep 26, 2022

Dr. Daniel M. Taylor died peacefully at home on September 26, 2022, a month shy of his 99th birthday, after a long and distinguished medical and scientific career that led to international recognition and acclaim. His teaching and research resulted in the publications of 103 scientific papers and a thesis on early muscle surgery for the corrections of congenital...

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