Obituaries

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...

Nov 30, 2020

Patricia Ann Peters passed away on September 15, 2021, following a battle with cancer. She was born to Nellie and Harold Munson in Meriden on May 21, 1936. She grew up on the family dairy farm in Kensington with her two brothers and sister and graduated from Berlin High School in 1955. Following high school, she attended the New...

Nov 30, 2020

Earl Frederick Schindler, 95, of Kensington, husband of Sylvia Schindler of 49 years, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.

Born in Rockville, he was the son of the late Frederick and Bertha (Schneider) Schindler.  Earl was a former resident of Newington and Rocky Hill before moving to...

Nov 25, 2020

Cheryl Sharlene Johnson, 82, of Kensington, wife of Timothy Johnson, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Estelle (Carlson) Seaburg.  Cheryl was formerly employed at the State of CT Department of Environmental Protection before retiring. ...

Nov 19, 2020

John D. “Jack” Reeve, 84, of Kensington CT, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020.  He was born on August 23, 1936 in New Britain, CT to parents Samuel J. and Marie (Recor) Reeve and grew up in Kensington.  Jack graduated from Berlin High School in 1954.  He married Judith Petow Reeve in 1962, and they lived in New Britain...

Nov 15, 2020

Richard “Rich” Maitz, 47, of Bristol, CT, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 15, 2020 from COVID-19.  Born on September 11, 1973 in New Britain, CT he was the son of Valentine and Barbara Maitz of Berlin.

Rich loved spending time with his large network of friends whom he met through the years while serving as a...