Russell Skinner
Aug 11, 2016
Russell Skinner, 80, formerly of Berlin, died Thursday evening (August 11, 2016) at a local convalescent home. Born in New Britain, son of the late Grant and the late Catherine (Hummison) Skinner, he graduated from Berlin High School, served in the US Army, and was most recently employed at Morande Ford. He loved his dogs as if they were his...
Peggy Rae (Holmes) Potvin
Aug 1, 2016
Peggy Rae (Holmes) Potvin, 59, of Berlin, loving wife of Robert James Potvin, died early Monday (August 1, 2016) at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain, after a short illness. Born in Caribou, Maine, daughter of the late Raymond and the late Cecile (Morin) Holmes, she graduated from Pulaski High School in New Britain. In addition to her husband,...
Albert J. Fazzio
Jul 26, 2016
Albert Joseph Fazzio, 89, of Meriden, widower of Virginia Fazzio, died peacefully at the Alzheimer's Resource Center in Plantsville on Tuesday July 26, 2016. Born in Meriden, the son of the late Vincent and Rose (Garofalo) Fazzio, he was a self-employed Barber for thirty years, before becoming a Barber at the Veteran's Home and Hospital in Rocky Hill. He was...
Natalie (Baldino) Paladino
Jul 16, 2016
Natalie (Baldino) Paladino, 89, of Kensington, widow of both Frank Louis Cuccia and Joseph Edward Paladino, died Saturday evening (July 16, 2016) at The Hospital for Special Care in New Britain. Born in White Plains, New York, daughter of the late Gaetano and the late Caroline (Pace) Baldino, she was employed at Norman Miller Clothing Store, and then at Ferndale...
Adele Marie (Scotti) Burt
Jul 8, 2016
Adele Marie (Scotti) Burt, 72, of Berlin, loving wife of James "Jim" Burt for fifty-one years, died Friday evening (July 8, 2016) at Gaylord Hospital in Wallingford. Born in Middletown, daughter of the late Amadeus and the late Ada (Pincelli) Scotti, she graduated from Berlin High School in 1962, and worked for various medical offices including Middlesex Oncology before her...
Eleanor (Orsini) Lanzieri
Jun 24, 2016
Eleanor (Orsini) Lanzieri, 91, of Wolcott, widow of Dr. Charles H. Lanzieri, died Friday (June 24, 2016) at The Village at East Farms in Waterbury. Born in Waterbury, daughter of the late Gene and the late Josephine (D'Ambrisi) Orsini, she attended Waterbury schools, received a Bachelor's degree from UCONN School of Pharmacy in 1945, retired as a pharmacist at Waterbury...
Diane Motulko
Jun 22, 2016
Diane Motulko, 64, of New Britain, died unexpectedly Wednesday (June 22, 2016) at home. Born in New Britain, daughter of Dorothy (Matczak) Motulko and the late John Motulko, she graduated from Pulaski High School, began her career as a secretary for the Fire Department of New Britain, changed to a career in child day care, and was most recently employed...
Maria Angela (Fuschino) Verrillo
Jun 21, 2016
Maria (Fuschino) Verrillo, age 73, of Kensington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Hartford Hospital after a courageous battle with an extended illness. The youngest daughter of the late Filippo and Elvira Fuschino who greeted her in heaven, she was born on March 12, 1943 in Telese, Italy. She was a proud homemaker and resident of Kensington....
Annmarie (Nesta) Davis
Jun 12, 2016
AnnMarie (Nesta) Davis, 60, of Kensington, formerly of East Hampton, widow of Lon Davis, died Sunday (June 12, 2016) at Hartford Hospital. Born in New Britain, daughter of Alfonso Nesta and the late Celina (Giumelli) Nesta, she graduated from Berlin High School. She was a member of St. Paul's Church where she was a member of the Ladies Guild, and...
Mariann (Stifel) Vigilante
May 29, 2016
MIDDLETOWN - Mariann (Stifel) Vigilante, 54, of Middletown, previously of Berlin for many years, passed away suddenly Sunday. Born in New Britain, daughter of Vilma (Piatek) Stifel and the late John M. Stifel, she graduated from Berlin High School, and was a member of St. Paul's Church. A most extraordinary baker and cook, she was also a talented make-up artist...
Ruth Ingabor (Hanson) Christensen
May 19, 2016
Ruth Christensen, born January 16, 1921 died May 19, 2016, at the age of 95 in the warmth and comfort of her Newington home enveloped by the love of her family. Ruth was the daughter of Axel and Edla Hanson of Rocky Hill, Connecticut. She was predeceased 2010 by her beloved husband of 68 years, Andrew H. Christensen known to...
Carmen O. Gagliardi
May 19, 2016
Carmen O. Gagliardi, of Kensington, widower of Charlotte (Thayer) Gagliardi, died Thursday evening (May 19, 2016) at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain, three days before his 90th birthday. Born in New Britain, son of the late Frank and the late Mary (Masi) Gagliardi, he graduated from New Britain High School, served in the US Navy in WWII and...
Joyce Marie (Faircloth) Ostroski
May 17, 2016
Joyce Marie (Faircloth) Ostroski, 69, of Berlin, widow of James Ostroski Sr., died Tuesday morning (May 17, 2016) at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain, with her loving family at her side. Born in Willimantic, she was the daughter of the late Richard and the late Viola (Chelefeaux) Faircloth. She is survived by three sons, James Ostroski Jr. of...
Jacqueline Denise Eagle
May 8, 2016
Jacqueline Denise Eagle, 69, of Columbia, Connecticut, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning (May 8, 2016) at Windham Hospital. Born in Brooklyn, daughter of the late Boatwright Eagle and the late Jeanne Eagle Pontes, she loved to go out to eat and have her coffee. She is survived by two sisters, Shelley Pontes and Cheryl Pontes Stewart, both of New...
Joseph Zanishka
May 4, 2016
Joseph Zanishka, 90, of Kensington, widower of Anna (Bujdos) Zanishka, died Wednesday (May 4, 2016) at a local convalescent home. Born in Unionville, son of the late Joseph and the late Elizabeth (Rusin) Zanishka, he was employed at Emhart until his retirement, and was a member of St. Paul's Church. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and...
Florence Barbara (Perretta) Capodice
May 3, 2016
KENSINGTON - Florence Barbara (Perretta) Capodice, 101, of Kensington, widow of Samuel Capodice, died Tuesday morning (May 3, 2016) at Apple Rehab in Plainville. Born in New Britain, daughter of the late Orazio and the late Josephine (Lamarca) Perretta, she was a member of St. Paul's Church in Kensington. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Sandi...
Wendell "Wendi" Patterson
Apr 23, 2016
Wendell "Wendi" Patterson, 70, of Southington, formerly of New Britain, died April 23, 2016, at a local convalescent home. He was born in New Britain, son of the late Lyman and the late Gladys (Quinby) Patterson. He is survived by a sister, Marie Barker in North Carolina, and two brothers and two sisters-in-law, Wayne Patterson of Bristol, Wayland and Maryanne...
Irene (Machotzke) Campana
Apr 14, 2016
Irene (Machotzke) Campana, 68, of Berlin, loving wife of Gerald Campana, died Thursday night (April 14, 2016) at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain. Born in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Michael and the late Ida (Niedzwiecki) Machotzke, she attended Housatonic Valley Regional High School in Falls Village, CT, and graduated from James Island High School in South Carolina....
Natalie (Andrews) Demarco
Apr 11, 2016
Natalie (Andrews) DeMarco, 92, of Berlin, widow of Dominic V. DeMarco, died Monday morning (April 11, 2016) at Ledgecrest Convalescent Home. Born in Hartford, daughter of the late Lucian and the late Leila (Smith) Andrews, she graduated from Newington High School, and was a member of St. Paul's Church, C.C.A.R.C., the Berlin Association for Special Education, and V.F.W. Post #10732...
Bessie H. (Rose) Stewart
Apr 4, 2016
NEW BRITAIN - Bessie (Rose) Stewart, 91, of New Britain, widow of Charles Stewart, died Monday April 4, 2016. Born in Arrington, Virginia, daughter of the late Stuart and Muriel (Walker) Rose, she was employed at Emhart for 34 years. She was a member of Spottswood A.M.E. Zion Church for over sixty years where she served in many capacities including...