Nancy Ruth (O'Brien) Baker
Sep 10, 2017
Nancy Ruth (O'Brien) Baker, 53, of New Britain, loving wife of Rodney Russell Baker, died Sunday night (September 10, 2017) at Midstate Medical Center, Meriden. Born in New Britain, daughter of the late James and the late Ruth (Anderson) O'Brien, she graduated from Southington High School, served in the US Marine Corps, earned her LPN at E.C. Goodwin Technical School,...
George John Horbal
Sep 2, 2017
George John Horbal, 68, of Berlin, died unexpectedly Saturday morning (September 2, 2017) at home. Born in Middletown, son of the late George and the late Sarah (Bielot) Horbal, he graduated from Berlin High School, received his Bachelor's degree from Southern Connecticut State College, served in the US Army, and was employed at Horbal Brothers Construction Company. He loved the...
James Alan Bradbury
Aug 21, 2017
James Alan Bradbury, born January 28, 1963, departed this life August 21, 2017, from complications due to lung cancer. He graduated from Berlin High School and enlisted in the Navy where he rose to the rank of ETI(SS). After being honorably discharged, he worked for General Dynamics Electric Boat in the ship test organization as an electrician. For the past...
Frank S. "Buck" Witt
Aug 21, 2017
Frank "Buck" S. Witt, 90, of Rocky Hill, loving husband of Ida "Marti" (Martinelli) Witt for over fifty years, passed away peacefully Monday morning (August 21, 2017) at home. Born in Taos, New Mexico, son of the late Frank and the late Grace (Garvin) Witt, he served in the US Army in Korea, and was employed at United Tool &...
Robert Phillip Costanzo Sr.
Aug 9, 2017
Robert Phillip Costanzo Sr. on August 9, 2017, Robert Costanzo joined his beloved wife, Vera Mary (Manilardi) Costanzo, who predeceased him after 58 years of marriage. They are now able to fulfill their vow of "together forever". Born on January 1, 1929, in New Britain, he was the son of the late Basil and Antoinett Floria-Costanzo. He leaves behind to...
Maryann (Pulaski) Creamer
Aug 7, 2017
MaryAnn (Pulaski) Creamer, 83, of Kensington, widow of Edward T. Creamer, Jr., died Monday (August 7, 2017) at her home. Born in New Haven, daughter of the late Gustave and the late Esther (Stanish) Pulaski, she graduated from Hillhouse High School in New Haven, and was a secretary at St. Peter and Paul Church in Wallingford. She was a member...
Mary Virginia (Mills) Long
Aug 1, 2017
Mary (Mills) Long, 92, loving widow of Dr. Robert P. "Bob" Long, passed away peacefully on Tuesday (August 1, 2017) with her family by her side. Born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Clarence and the late Helen (Volin) Mills, she received her nursing education at Meriden Hospital through the Army Cadet Nursing Corps, and began her nursing...
Francesco "Frank" Fazio
Jul 29, 2017
Francesco "Frank" Fazio, 74, of Newington, passed away Saturday (July 29, 2017) at home surrounded by his loving family. Son of the late Natale and the late Maria (Vasques) Fazio, he was born in the small town of Solarino, Sicily, emigrated to the United States in search of the American Dream, and through enormous talent, hard work, and a "never...
Jeffrey John Carfi
Jul 29, 2017
Jeffrey John Carfi, 55, of Berlin, beloved son of the late Geraldine (Geri) McCarthy and her husband Jack, passed away on Saturday (July 29, 2017). Jeff is survived by his children Devon and Samantha. He will rest in peace with his predeceased son Blake. Jeff was a creative, adventurous person and a "Jack of all Trades". He enjoyed playing the...
Esther (Windom) Woodruff
Jul 28, 2017
Esther (Windom) Woodruff, 84, of Berlin, devoted wife of the late Willis Woodruff for 40 years, died at home on July 28, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lyon, France, Esther grew up in Winter Park, Florida, and had resided in Berlin since 1955. She was a graduate of Rollins College in Florida, and Central Connecticut State University....
John V. Daddabbo
Jul 24, 2017
John V. Daddabbo, 85, of Newington, passed away early Monday morning (July 24,2017) at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain. Born in New Britain, son of the late Vito and the late Lucia (Spinelli) Daddabbo, he was a former resident of Bristol where he attended Bristol Public Schools, moved back to New Britain, and then Berlin for several years...
Sebastiano Petruzzello
Jul 17, 2017
Sebastiano "Sebby" Petruzzello, 81, of Kensington, loving husband of Vicenza (Marturano) Petruzzello, died Monday morning (July 17, 2017) at Masonicare in Wallingford. Born in Siracusa, Sicilia, son of the late Gaetano and the late Lucia (Romano) Petruzzello, he was a machinist at B.S. Machines before his retirement. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters and a...
Stanley J. Nizolek
Jul 10, 2017
Stanley J. Nizolek, 98, of New Britain, widower of Mary E. (Hodge) Nizolek, died Monday (July 10, 2017) at The Hospital of Central Connecticut. Born in Stamford, the son of the late Stanley and the late Mary (Bird) Nizolek, he served in the US Army Air Corps in WWII, and was a tool and die maker at local companies. He...
Donna (Loquask) Brown
Jul 9, 2017
Donna L. Brown, 70, of Kensington, loving wife of Robert N. Brown, died unexpectedly but peacefully Sunday morning at Jerome Home in New Britain. Born in Nashua, New Hampshire, she received her Bachelor's degree from Ward School of Business and owned and operated D.B. Associates of Connecticut. Her greatest accomplishment besides her family was being a competitive but compassionate mentor...
Churchill Bradley Jr.
Jun 2, 2017
Churchill "Chuck" Frisbie Bradley Jr., 87, of Kensington, died Friday morning (June 2, 2017) at Jerome Home in New Britain. Born in new Britain, son of the late Churchill F. and the late Gurli (Carlson) Bradley, he graduated from New Britain High School, moved to Kensington where he worked with his family on their dairy farm in 1950, was employed...
Donald Thomas Grady
May 17, 2017
Donald Thomas Grady, 86, of Kensington, widower of Sylvia Barbara (Glabau) Grady, died Wednesday (May 17, 2017) at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain. Born in Kensington, son of the late Thomas and the late Catherine (Burns) Grady, he attended New Britain schools, served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict, and was employed at S.N.E.T. Co. He...
Mario M. Bucchi
Apr 25, 2017
Mario M. Bucchi, 83, of Berlin, loving husband of Carmela (Matarazzo) Bucchi, died Tuesday (April 25, 2017) at the Alzheimer's Resource Center, Plantsville, with his loving family at his side. Born in Italy, son of the late Joseph and the late Lucia (Turchi) Bucchi, he came to the United States at the age of fourteen, received his Associate's degree from...
Dolores Anne (Palardy) Markiewicz
Apr 9, 2017
Dolores Anne (Palardy) Markiewicz, 86, of New Britain went to be with the Lord on April 9, 2017. She is survived by two daughters, Sandra and Sharon Gonzalez, two sons, Vincent and Robert Gonzalez, two sisters, Jeanette Palardy and Lorraine Fazzina, a brother, Louis Palardy, five grandchildren, one great-grandchild, Sapphira Marie Gonzalez who was the light of her life, and...
Rita (Fagan) Powers
Apr 3, 2017
Rita (Fagan) Powers, 94, of Kensington and Niantic, beloved wife of David N. Powers, went to her eternal resting place on April 3, 2017 at her home in Niantic, CT. Born on October 26, 1922 to William and Emma (Stiquel) Fagan, she graduated from Berlin High School where she coined the moniker "Berlin Redcoats", and received her Bachelor's degree from...
Aniela "Nellie" (Pacyna) Pajor
Mar 29, 2017
Aniela "Nellie" (Pacyna) Pajor, 90, of Berlin, widow of Walter Pajor, died early Wednesday morning (March 29, 2017) at a local convalescent home. Born in Berlin, daughter of the late John and the late Helen (Rozanski) Pacyna, she retired from Mildrum Jewel, and was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart church in East Berlin. She is survived by two daughters,...