Obituaries

Obituaries

Anne E. (Bucknam)  Yantz

Anne E. (Bucknam) Yantz

Jun 18, 2025

Anne (Bucknam) Yantz, 96, of Cromwell, CT passed away after a lengthy illness at Covenant Living of Cromwell on June 18, 2025. Anne was born in Hartford CT to the late Everett and Eleanor (Morrissey) Bucknam. She graduated from Mount St Joseph Academy and The Morse Business School. She resided in Farmington, CT until her marriage to the late...

Elizabeth Ewer

Elizabeth Ewer

Jun 18, 2025

Elizabeth Ewer (Czerwinski), 84, of East Berlin, CT passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2025.  She was born in New Britain, CT on May 8, 1941. She was the daughter of Frank and Mary Czerwinski of Kensington, CT.

Elizabeth graduated from Berlin High School and worked for many years at the New Britain Candy Company in sales. She...

Armand Catelli

Armand Catelli

Jun 13, 2025

Armand Catelli, 83, of Berlin, CT, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025 after a long illness. Armand was born September 20, 1941 in Burlington, VT to Paul and Albertine (LeClerc) Catelli.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth (Walker) Catelli, three daughters, Ann Catelli of Berlin, Mary Catelli of Cromwell, Jennifer Catelli and her...

Gennaro "Jerry" Cistulli

Gennaro "Jerry" Cistulli

Jun 11, 2025

Gennaro "Jerry" Cistulli, 97, of Kensington, husband of Lucia "Lucy" (Giannini) Cistulli, passed away at home on June 9, 2025.

Born in Turi, Bari, Italy, Jerry was the son of the late Pietro Antonio and Anna (Valerio) Cistulli.  He was formerly employed at Tuttle & Bailey before retiring. Jerry was a member of St. Ann Church in...

Charles J. Calderone

Charles J. Calderone

Jun 6, 2025

Charles J. Calderone, 88, of Berlin, CT, husband of Eileen M. Calderone, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, at Arden Courts in Farmington, CT.

Charles was born on August 5, 1936, in New Britain, CT, son of the late Charles and Rose Calderone. He graduated from New Britain High School and then went on to graduate...

Joseph R. Pavano

Joseph R. Pavano

Jun 5, 2025

Joseph Pavano, age 77, resident of New Britain, CT, passed away on June 5, 2025, at Hartford Hospital after a brief illness. He was the son of Angelo Pavano, who was Joe's best friend throughout life and his mother, the late Pauline (LaRosa) Pavano.

Joe was a brilliant man and jack of all trades, working most of...

Irene M. Dipace

Irene M. Dipace

Jun 2, 2025

Irene M. DiPace, 88, of Kensington, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2025 surrounded by family at the Hospital of Central Connecticut.

Irene was born on March 22, 1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late Louis Scarfo and Natalie (Lazzaro) Scarfo of New Britain.  Irene was a registered nurse who spent over...

Henry "Hank" Pustelnik Jr.

Henry "Hank" Pustelnik Jr.

May 30, 2025

Henry J. Pustelnik, Jr.  passed away peacefully at his home in Kensington, CT on May 30, 2025.

Born in New Britain, CT on May 23, 1943, he graduated from Pulaski High School.  He was a member of the Army reserves for a number of years and achieved the rank of Seargent First Class.  He then went on...

Cynthia L. Hallenbeck

Cynthia L. Hallenbeck

May 30, 2025

Cynthia L. Hallenbeck, 74, of Glastonbury CT, passed away on May 30, 2025 after a brief battle with cancer. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family at CT Hospice in Branford.

Born on March 10, 1951 in Waterbury, CT, Cynthia was the daughter of Norman and Marilyn Hallenbeck. After graduating from Rockville High School in1969, she pursued...

Vincenza (Barone)  Coco

Vincenza (Barone) Coco

May 25, 2025

Vincenza (Barone) Coco, 91, dear mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away on Sunday, May 25th, 2025. Vincenza will be remembered for her kind nature, her deep love for her family and for always putting others before herself.

Vincenza was born in Villasmundo, Province of Siracusa, Sicily, Italy on June 6th, 1933, to her late...

Audrey Ann (Maurizio)  Bertagna

Audrey Ann (Maurizio) Bertagna

May 12, 2025

Audrey Ann (Maurizio) Bertagna, 87, of Kensington, CT, passed away on May 12, 2025 at The Hebrew Center in West Hartford, CT following a long illness.

Audrey was born in Meriden on July 17, 1937 to Louis and Pasqualina (Ciasulli) Maurizio.  Following graduation from Meriden High School in 1955, where she was a proud member of the...

Stanley J. Solek, Jr.

Stanley J. Solek, Jr.

Apr 27, 2025

Stanley "Stosh" Joseph Solek, Jr., 78, of Berlin, passed away Sunday, April, 27, 2025 at Hartford Hospital after nearly a decade of fighting cancer with faith and strength.  He was born August 5, 1946 in New Britain, CT to Stanley and Mary (Kulakowski) Solek and resided in Berlin, CT along with his six siblings, James, Barbara, Ken, Roger, John...

Reina Berube

Reina Berube

Apr 26, 2025

Reina Berube, a cherished daughter, devoted mother, loving sister, and loyal friend, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 26, 2025. She was known for her zest for life which could only be matched by her kind heart.

Born on November 12, 1987, she was the beloved daughter of Brian and Donna Berube. Reina was raised and educated...

Lisa Ann Mathews

Lisa Ann Mathews

Apr 26, 2025

Lisa Ann Mathews, 48, of Kensington passed away after a long hard fought battle with cancer.  Lisa was predeceased by her mother, Diane Mathews (Morin).  She leaves behind her loving father, David Mathews and sister, Kristy Mathews of Kensington.  Lisa received her BA in Sociology with a minor in Women's Studies from Central Connecticut State University in 1999.  She...

Mary E. (Bradley)  Pera

Mary E. (Bradley) Pera

Apr 23, 2025

Mary Pera, wife of Fred Pera for more than six decades, passed away on April 23, 2025. Mary was born in Hartford, CT to the late Samuel and Mary (Sawyer) Bradley. She grew up in Hartford, graduated from Buckley High School in 1957, and eventually moved to Berlin after marrying Fred in 1964. She worked for many years in...

Patricia (Fagan)  Singarella

Patricia (Fagan) Singarella

Apr 15, 2025

Patricia Singarella (Fagan), 70, of Kensington passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 after a short battle with cancer.

Born March 2, 1955 to the late Richard and Jane Fagan, Patricia was a graduate of Berlin High School in 1973.  She then began a 31 year career at Aetna Insurance before her retirement in 2003.  Patty...

Daniel "Danny" Caron

Daniel "Danny" Caron

Apr 1, 2025

Daniel “Danny” Caron, 70, of Berlin, Connecticut, passed away unexpectedly on April 1, 2025.

Danny was born on January 24, 1955, in Fort Kent, Maine, to the late Ernie and Florine Caron. He graduated from Pulaski High School.

Danny had a love of racing that led him to become a two-time Track Champion, among several...

Dennis Oakes

Dennis Oakes

Mar 7, 2025

Dennis Oakes, 67, of Berlin, CT died peacefully on March 7, 2025 with his family by his side after a short illness.  Dennis grew up in New Britain, the son of the late Lester and Mary Oakes, the sixth and youngest sibling in a proud Irish family.  In 1976 he met his best friend and the love of his...

George A. "Buddy" Mcintyre Jr.

George A. "Buddy" Mcintyre Jr.

Mar 4, 2025

George A. “Buddy” McIntyre, Jr. (85) of Berlin, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. He was born on February 22, 1940 in Houlton, Maine to the late George and Annie (Harris) McIntyre.

After high school, Buddy enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving for four years during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He then...

Robert Lawrence Peck

Robert Lawrence Peck

Mar 3, 2025

With the heaviest of hearts, we announce the passing of Robert Lawrence Peck, 87, of Kensington, CT. Born on June 12, 1937, to the late Lawrence John Peck and Florence Feeley, Bob grew up in West Hartford, graduating from Hall High School and the UCONN School of Business. It was there that he began his journey in the United...

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