Robert J. Peters
May 6, 2024
Robert Joseph Peters passed away on May 6, 2024 at the memory care unit of Brookdale Chatfield in West Hartford. Bob was a long time resident of Berlin, where he and his wife Patricia Ann (Munson) bought their “starter” house in 1959 on Percival Avenue in Kensington, and lived there until moving to West Hartford in 2021.
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Beatrice Zappulla
May 5, 2024
Beatrice (Bice Cultrera) Zappulla of Kensington passed away on May 5, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Bice, as she was known by her family and friends, was born in 1936 in Canicattini, Bagni, Sicily. She was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Sebastiana (Buccheri) Cultrera.
Bea was pre-deceased by her husband Steve of over 60...
Juana E. Ramirez
May 4, 2024
Juana E. Ramirez, 76, of Berlin, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Ledgecrest Healthcare Center.
Born in Havana, Cuba, she was the daughter of the late Armando and Evelia (Abad) Verdugo. Juana was a former resident of Hartford, Berlin and Cromwell. She was employed at Aetna for 30 years as an underwriter and coach before...
David James Crandall
Apr 28, 2024
David James Crandall born September 25, 1950 in New Britain, CT died peacefully on April 28, 2024. He was a resident of Southington, CT and is survived by his loving wife Sharon Crandall; his children Carrie Taylor-Gualtieri; son in law Dominick Gualtieri; Jill Crandall White and son in law Joseph White. He had five grandchildren that he loved with...
Arlene G. Morris
Apr 27, 2024
Arlene G. Morris, 79, of Kensington, wife of Eugene J. Morris Jr., passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at the Hospital of Central CT, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Genevieve (Ryszkiewicz) Gavelek. Arlene was a former New Britian resident before moving to Kensington...
Henrietta (Enriqueta) Bernal
Apr 19, 2024
Henrietta (Enriqueta) Bernal of Kensington, CT died on Friday April 19, 2024 in New Britain, CT after a short illness. She was born on June 14, 1937 in El Palmar, Murcia Spain and spent her childhood between El Palmar and Murla, Alicante Spain. She bravely made the journey to the United States when she was 11 years old, and...
Santina (Pollicita) Urciullo
Apr 14, 2024
Santina (Pollicita) Urciullo, 89 years old, wife of Sebastiano Urciullo of Berlin, Connecticut passed away on April 14, 2024 after brief illness. Santina was born in 1935 in Buenos Aires, Argentina to her late parents Vincenzo and Guisephina Pollicita. Santina was raised in Solarino, Sicily surrounded by family; Solarino is where she considered her home town and where she...
Peter P. Fliss Sr.
Apr 11, 2024
Peter Fliss, Sr., 90, of Berlin, formerly of New Britain, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 11th at The Jerome Home in New Britain. He was able to celebrate his 65th wedding anniversary, one week earlier, with his loving wife, Louise (Bocwinski) Fliss. He was born in Dupont, PA, son of the late John Fliss and Anna (Mazur)...
Lorraine E. Rakowski
Apr 9, 2024
Lorraine Elizabeth Rakowski of Kensington, just shy of 95 and planning her own birthday party, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, after a brief illness, surrounded by her family. Born on Lower Lane in Berlin, she was the daughter of the late Julius and late Antoinette (Wroblewski-Rakowski) Bolles. She had a strong bond with her two...
Charles "Chuck" W. Warner
Apr 4, 2024
Charles William “Chuck” Warner, 70, of Kensington, husband of Patricia Warner, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Irving and Patricia (Edwards) Warner. Chuck was a Kensington resident most of his life and was a graduate of Berlin High School. He was formerly employed as a production supervisor...
Gilda A. Alberti
Apr 2, 2024
Gilda Angelina Alberti, born October 29, 1924, resident of Kensington, died April 2, 2024 at Jerome Home. She was a devout Catholic, attending St. Paul’s Church. After attending Kensington Grammer School and graduating from Berlin High School, she was employed by Stanley Works for 42 years. She worked in Human Resources and became a supervisor in the insurance benefit...
Lawrence K. Anderson
Apr 2, 2024
Lawrence K. “Larry” Anderson, 74, of Kensington, husband of Mary Beth Anderson, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at the V.A. Connecticut Healthcare in West Haven.
Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Russell and Ermol (Hildreth) Anderson. Larry was a graduate of Pulaski High School in New Britain and was a...
Nancy A. (Anderson) Lucia
Mar 28, 2024
In loving memory of Nancy Elma Maria Anderson Lucia. She was known for her devotion to her family, and passed peacefully in her home with her loved ones by her side.
Born in New Britain to the late Carl and Anna Anderson, she attended school, graduating from New Britain High School in 1958. In 1961 Nancy moved...
Vilma (Toffolon) Legnani
Mar 28, 2024
Vilma Legnani, 87, of Berlin, wife of Anthony P. Legnani Jr., passed away peacefully at home on March 28, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Stamford, CT, she was the daughter of the late Ettore and Elvira (Populin) Toffolon. Vilma was a former New Britain resident, and a Berlin resident since 1962. She was a...
Joseph D. Koniushesky
Mar 25, 2024
Joseph D. Koniushesky, 77, of Cromwell, CT, died peacefully on March 25, 2024 after a strong battle with cancer.
Joe was born on August 29, 1946 and raised in New Britain, CT. He graduated from Pulaski High School, and went on to play basketball at Quinnipiac College after receiving a scholarship in 1964.
Joe was...
Geraldine "Gerry" F. (Henry) Valuk
Mar 23, 2024
Geraldine “Gerry” Frances Valuk, (age 77) of Berlin, wife of Daniel Valuk, passed away on March 23, 2024 at The Hospital of Central Connecticut.
Born in Hartford, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Helen (Vacek) Henry. Gerry graduated from East Hartford High School in 1964. She received a Bachelor and Masters Degree from Central...
Daryl A. Orlich
Mar 22, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Daryl A. Orlich, 70, of Berlin, CT. He passed away at home on Friday, March 22, 2024, surrounded by his family after a year long and hard fought battle with cancer.
Born in New Britain, CT on January 8, 1954, he was the son of the...
Dominic Joseph Lopreiato
Mar 20, 2024
In Loving Memory of a Beautiful Life: Dominic Joseph Lopreiato
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dominic Joseph Lopreiato. On March 20, 2024, Dominic peacefully departed, surrounded by his loving family after a long, courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He leaves a legacy that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew him....
John J. Caragliano
Mar 15, 2024
John Joseph Caragliano died peacefully on March 15, 2024 after a short illness. Born in Hartford, CT he was the son of the late Anthony Caragliano and Concetta “Nettie” (Codraro) Caragliano. John was a cherished brother of Tom (Carolyn) of Medfield, MA. He was a loving and generous Uncle to Anne (David) of Norfolk, MA, Tom (Avonelle) of Anguilla,...
John Henry Hanson, Sr.
Mar 10, 2024
John Henry Hanson, Sr. (85) passed into glory at home surrounded by the love of his family on Sunday, March 10, 2024.
John was born April 8, 1938 in New Britain, Connecticut to Henry and Esther (Westman) Hanson. They brought him home to the family dairy farm on Spruce Brook Road in Berlin where he would live...