David Franklin Woodruff
Mar 29, 2014
KENSINGTON - David "Woody" Franklin Woodruff, 72, of Kensington, loving husband of Alicia (Graziano) Woodruff, died early Saturday morning (March 29, 2014) with his family at his side after a long struggle with pulmonary fibrosis. Born in New Britain, son of the late Franklin and the late Margaret (Sexton) Woodruff, he graduated from Berlin High School, was employed at The...
Charles Alonzo Smith Sr.
Mar 27, 2014
NEW BRITAIN - Charles Alonzo Smith Sr., 85, of New Britain, died Thursday morning(March 27, 2014) at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain. He was born in Macon, Georgia, son of the late Alonzo and the late Clara (Cliett) Smith. He is survived by two sons, Charles A. Smith Jr., and Alex Smith, and two daughters, Charlene Smith and...
Salvatore Retano
Mar 21, 2014
OLD SAYBROOK and KENSINGTON - Salvatore "Sam" F. Retano, 89, of Kensington and Old Saybrook, formerly of New Britain, passed into the next world Friday morning (March 21, 2014) to rejoin his beloved wife of 63 years, Yvette S. Retano. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Frank and Catherine (Peronace) Retano of New Britain. Upon graduation from Goodwin...
Lorraine (Keating) Lynch
Mar 16, 2014
Lorraine (Keating) Lynch, 86, of Kensington, wife of the late John "Hal" Hallinan Lynch, died on March 16, 2014 at Mulberry Gardens in Plantsville. Born in Meriden, daughter of the late Raymond F. Keating and the late Anna R. (Roy) Keating, she graduated from Meriden High School, worked at New Departure during World War II, and later at the Veterans...
Margaret Booth
Mar 13, 2014
Margaret "Peggy" Ellen (Horn) Booth, 91, wife of the late Warren Lindsey Booth for 63 years, died peacefully at Covenant Village, Cromwell on March 13, 2014. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on December 24, 1922, to George B. and Vera Ethel (Pratt) Horn, she graduated from Roger Ludlow High School in Fairfield, CT, and the College of William and Mary,...
Nancy Lane Cutter
Mar 5, 2014
KENSINGTON - Nancy Lane Cutter, 92, of Kensington, died peacefully early Wednesday morning (March 5, 2014) at home. Born in Brooklyn, New York, daughter of the late John Dicks Cutter and the late Elizabeth (Lane) Cutter, she received her Bachelor's degree from Vassar College, was employed by Harold DeGroff, dedicated much of her time to the New Britain Museum of...
Angeline Procopion (Zappulla) Rogala
Mar 1, 2014
KENSINGTON - Angeline (Zappulla) Procopion Rogala of Kensington died peacefully on March 1, 2014. She was born on February 16, 1924 in New Britain, CT, the second child of Luigi and Antoinette (Sequenzia) Zappulla, Sicilian immigrants who had come through Ellis Island at the turn of the last century. She was the widow of Stephen S. Rogala, to whom she...
Jane Mcdowell (Coit) Beard
Feb 13, 2014
INVERNESS, FLORIDA - Jane McDowell (Coit) Beard, 93, of Inverness, Florida, widow of Russell Beard, died Thursday (February 13, 2014) at Arbor Trail Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Inverness, Florida. Born in Crafton, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Charles and the late Mary (Shellenberger) Coit, she served in the US Navy, and is survived by her daughter, Virginia Panto of Inverness,...
Kathryn (Longo) Cammarota
Feb 11, 2014
KENSINGTON - Kathryn (Longo) Cammarota, 99, wife of the late Pasquale Cammarota for 50 years, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Tuesday (February 11, 2014). Born in Foggia, Italy, she came to America with her parents, Matteo and Rosa (Doria) Longo and two sisters in the early 1920's, and they resided in Old Forge, Pennsylvania. Kathryn...
Janet (Hobbs) Huston
Jan 27, 2014
AVON - Janet (Hobbs) Huston, 80, of Avon, widow of Sylvester Porter Huston, died Monday (January 27, 2014) at Apple Rehab. Born in Portland, Maine, the daughter of the late Albert and the late Mildred (Robinson) Hobbs, she received a degree in nursing from the University of Maine, and was employed as a registered nurse for 30 years and then...
Eugene Earl Nettles
Jan 17, 2014
NEW BRITAIN - Eugene Earl Nettles, 65, of New Britain, loving husband of Janet (Sullivan) Nettles, died unexpectedly early Friday morning (January 17, 2014). Born in New Britain, son of the late Everett Earl Nettles and the late Cecile A. (Despault) Nettles, he graduated from New Britain High School in 1968, served in the US Army, and was most recently...
Richard Conrad Long
Jan 16, 2014
BERLIN - Richard Conrad Long, 72, of Berlin died unexpectedly Thursday (January 16, 2014). Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, son of the late James and the late Lillian (Gil) Long, he was a member of Iron Workers Union #601. Services are being arranged by McGoff-Hughes Funeral Home in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Patricia Ann (Luczaj) Lussier
Jan 15, 2014
NEW BRITAIN - Patricia Ann (Luczaj) Lussier, 63, of New Britain, loving wife of Ronald Lussier, died early Wednesday morning (January 15, 2014) at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain, with her husband at her side. Born in Hartford, daughter of the late Walter and the late Kathleen (Johnson) Luczaj, she graduated from Hartford High School, and was employed...
Shirley (Nadeau) Parise
Jan 14, 2014
KENSINGTON - Shirley (Nadeau) Parise, 83, of Kensington, widow of her beloved husband Anthony Philip Parise, died Tuesday evening (January 14, 2014) at Andrew House, New Britain. Born in New Britain, daughter of the late Odilon and the late Celina (Michaud) Nadeau, she graduated from New Britain High School, raised her children, and was employed at Sage Allen until her...
Donald William Woitowitz Sr.
Jan 10, 2014
PLAINVILLE - Donald William Woitowitz Sr., 79, of Plainville, loving husband of Irene Marie (Alkas) Woitowitz, died unexpectedly Friday afternoon (January 10, 2014). Born in New Britain, son of the late William and the late Barbara (Forster) Woitowitz, he graduated from New Britain High School, and was an officer for the New Britain Police for over 37 years until his...
Mary E. (Labbe) Campbell
Sep 2, 2013
BERLIN - Mary E. (Labbe) Campbell, 94, widow of Joseph Campbell, passed away Saturday (September 2, 2013) at Apple Rehab in Cromwell with her family at her side. Born August 28, 1919, in Willinoket, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Richard and the late Edna (Willette) Labbe. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Virginia and Rocky...
Mary "Connie" (Trombetta) Mallia
May 28, 2013
KENSINGTON - Mary "Connie" (Trombetta) Mallia, 91, of Kensington, widow of Louis Mallia, died Tuesday afternoon (May 28, 2013) at The Village at Kensington Place in Meriden. Born in New Britain, the daughter of the late Nichola and the late Caterina (Riitano) Trombetta, she graduated from New Britain High School, and was employed at Landers, Frairy and Clark, and later...
Roger W. Dennis
May 25, 2013
NEW BRITAIN - Roger W. Dennis, 74, of New Britain, loving husband of Judith (Ellert) Dennis, died Saturday evening (May 25, 2013) at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain. Born in Gadsden, Alabama, son of the late Wallace and the late Evelyn (Naylor) Dennis, he attended Gadsden schools, received his Bachelor's degree from Jacksonville State University, attended Oxford University...
James David Karam Jr.
May 14, 2013
ROCKY HILL - James D. Karam Jr., 45, of Rocky Hill, was called home unexpectedly on a cool Spring evening, leaving behind a void in our hearts that can never be filled. Jimbo, as he was known, leaves behind his dad and best friend, James D. Karam Sr. and his stepmother Janet S. Ziegler of Middletown, his mother, Rosemary Kaminski...
Alan Gurchin
May 5, 2013
HARTFORD - Alan Gurchin, 59, of Hartford died early Sunday at his brother Robert's home in Kensington after a short battle with cancer. Born in Hartford, son of the late John and the late Alberta (Richard) Gurchin, he received his bachelor's degree from Trinity College, served in the US Navy, was most recently employed by Burns Security, and enjoyed playing...