Obituaries

May 3, 2021

Janis Francalangia, 42, of Kensington, wife of David Francalangia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, May 3, 2021 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.

Born in New Britain, she was a lifelong Berlin resident. She was a graduate of Berlin High School and the University of Connecticut.  Janis was formerly...

May 1, 2021

Manon Lucy Christ, 93, of Kensington, passed away on May 1, 2021. She was born on April 30, 1928 to the late Edward Hall Christ and Francine Wachter Christ.

When you last saw Manon Lu, she was most likely sitting near you at a board meeting or a fundraising event for one of the numerous charities that...

Apr 10, 2021

Miriam (Johnson) Kemp, 86, of Berlin, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, April 10, 2021. She was the widow of Wallace Louis Kemp. Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late James and Artinsy (Cox) Johnson.  Miriam was formerly employed as a CNA at the Jerome Home in New Britain. ...

Apr 7, 2021

Robert James Pulito, 92, of Kensington, passed away early Wednesday, April 7, 2021 after a brief illness.  Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Victoria and Daniel Pulito.  Robert was predeceased in 2018 by his loving wife of 65 years, Edith Shirley (Munson) Pulito, and his brothers, Anthony, Francis, Alfred and James.

He...

Mar 18, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Linda A. Colella announces her passing on March 18, 2021.  Linda was the beloved only child of the late Raymond and Irene (Rampone) Colella.  A lifelong resident of the Kensington section of Berlin, Linda enjoyed a long and satisfying career of service as a nurse, nurse supervisor, and nursing administrator. ...

Mar 7, 2021

Sylvia Glennon passed away peacefully on Sunday morning at the Atrium at Rocky Hill.  Born February 25, 1938 in Tampa, Florida, Sylvia was raised by her loving Great Aunt Laverta (“Sister”) Lee in Fort Myers and attended Fort Myers schools where she excelled, including skipping the fourth grade. When her aunt passed when Sylvia was 14, she relocated to...

Feb 26, 2021

“Marti” Ida (Martinelli) Witt, 90, of Rocky Hill, passed away on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021 at Hartford Hospital.  She was the widow of Frank “Buck” Witt.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late John and Aurelia (Baraglia) Martinelli.  Marti was a former New Britain and a Rocky Hill resident for 30 years.  She...

Feb 10, 2021

Mark Aubrey Monroe, 58, of Berlin, passed away at home on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021.

Born on August 19, 1962 in Massena, NY, he was the son of the late Carl and Joy (Gardner) Monroe.  Mark was a former New Britain resident before moving to Berlin.  He was formerly employed as a rock crusher operator at A....

Jan 21, 2021

Stasia Taricani, 87, of Kensington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 at Southington Care Center.  Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Mark and Catherine Derkach.

Stasia was a long time resident of Kensington, and retired from Emhart Industries.

She was predeceased by her husbands, Kenneth Gustafson and Pasquale...

Jan 20, 2021

Raymond Stanley Charamut, 82, of Kensington, passed away at home on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.

Born in New Britain he was the son of the late Stanley and Mary (Josefiak) Charamut.  Raymond was a long time Kensington resident and was formerly employed as an elementary school teacher in Newington before retiring.  Raymond enjoyed traveling to New York...

Jan 11, 2021

Kathlyn “Kathy” Kane Veronesi, born January 30, 1943, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021, at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. She was the wife of the late Robert C. Veronesi, her beloved spouse of 31 years.

Born in Meriden, she was the daughter of the late James P. Kane and the late Sara...

Jan 9, 2021

Antonio V. Sisti, born January 17, 1941, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021, just days before his 80th birthday at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. He was the husband of RoseMarie (Leone) Sisti who he was married to for 57 years.

Born in Tripoli, Libya he was the son of the late Gaetano...

Jan 1, 2021

Dr. John M. Fitzsimmons, loving husband of Margaret “Peg” (Smith) Fitzsimmons died peacefully at home on January 1, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.  Born on January 25, 1933, in New Britain, CT, he was the son of the late Walter J. and Katherine (Dougherty) Fitzsimmons.  He spent his childhood in New Britain and settled in Kensington to raise...

Dec 30, 2020

Rev. Charles “Chuck” Davis, 93, of Berlin, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020.  He was the husband of the late Patricia (Fern) Davis.

Born in Bellevue, PA, he was the son of the late Charles Walter Davis and Genevieve Ella (Cole) Davis.  He graduated from Michigan State University in...

Dec 20, 2020

Joseph Francis Criniti, 94, of Kensington, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020 at Midstate Medical Center in Meriden.  He was the husband of the late Josephine (Messina) Criniti.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Salvatore Criniti and Catarina (Carnuccio) Criniti.  Joseph was a former Newington resident before moving to Kensington.  He...

Dec 18, 2020

Maurice Paradis, 73, of Kensington, husband of Rita Paradis, passed away on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.

Born in Frenchville, ME, he was the son of the late Benoit Paradis and Anne Marie (Chamberland) Paradis.  Maurice was a former New Britain resident and a Kensington resident for over 30...

Dec 16, 2020

The late John Peter Listro (May 26th 1931 – December 16th 2020) was a beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Friend, and Teacher.

John and his twin brother Sebastian were born in New Britain Connecticiut, and along with their seven siblings - Late Frank Liistro, Late Ernie Liistro, Late Joe Liistro, Late Paul Liistro, Late Michael Liistro, Late...

Dec 15, 2020

Louise J. Wilcox, 75, formerly of New Britain, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.  She was predeceased by her first husband Richard, her second husband, Daniel Wilcox, and by her sister, Noreen Pelto.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Casimer and Helen...

Dec 11, 2020

Mary Lou (Della Ripa) Foran, age 79, of Berlin CT, left the cares of this world behind on Friday, Dec 11, 2020. She died at UConn John Dempsey Hospital from the ravages of this horrible Covid pandemic. This was a tragic end for a gracious lady who spread kindness and friendship wherever she went.

Mary Lou was...

Dec 1, 2020

Robert “Bobby” Spring, 81, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Kensington, Connecticut, beloved husband of Deborah (Buch) Spring, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at The Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain, with his family by his side.

He was born in New Britain on December 24, 1938 to the late Anton and Stacia (Kristopik) Spring. After...