Lena A. (Margnelli) Mccarthy
Feb 21, 2024
Lena Angelina McCarthy, 97, of East Berlin, widow of John McCarthy, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.
Born in Cromwell, she was the daughter of the late Settimio and Albina (Fiora) Margnelli. Lena was an East Berlin resident most of...
Constance Davey
Feb 17, 2024
Constance Davey, 87, of Centerville, MA, a former Berlin resident, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024. She was the widow of Bruce M. Davey.
Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Elizabeth (Borselle) Cecere. Constance was formerly employed as a paraprofessional at New Britain High School and later worked as...
Barry J. Fairwood
Feb 5, 2024
Barry J. Fairwood, 72, of Kensington, CT, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 5, 2024.
Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Henry and Lena (Michaels) Fairwood. He grew up in Kensington and worked as an electrician at Fafnir Bearing Co. for many years before becoming a teacher at E.C. Goodwin Technical School,...
Angela (Spada) Defrancesco
Jan 29, 2024
Angela DeFrancesco was born October 14, 1940 in Melilli, Italy. She was the daughter of the late Sebastiano and Maria (Formica) Spada. She passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 83 on January 29th, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.
Angela came to the United States in 1962. She worked as a seamstress at...
Shirley D. Nelson
Jan 28, 2024
Shirley D. (Langdon) Nelson, 99, of Colchester, CT sadly departed our world on January 28, 2024. Born on January 26, 1925, Shirley was one of 10 children to Harold Langdon and Agnes Messenger of New Britain, Connecticut. Shirley passed away peacefully surrounded by family. She is predeceased by her husband Norman, her brothers Burton, Harry, and Artie, as well...
Robert B. Ames
Jan 27, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful yet unexpected passing of Robert B. Ames our beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend. He died in his sleep at home on January 27th, at the age of 69.
Bob was a lifetime New Britain resident. He was born March 30, 1954 and was the son...
Dorothy Elizabeth Meyer
Jan 26, 2024
Dorothy Elizabeth Meyer, 90, of Southington, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. She was the widow of Ralph L. Meyer.
Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Emil and Margaret (Ford) Albert. Dorothy was a long time Kensington resident before moving to Southington...
Donald A. Sasek Sr.
Jan 26, 2024
Donald A. Sasek Sr., longtime resident of Kensington, CT passed away peacefully on 1/26/2024 at the age of 96. He was the beloved husband of Virginia L Sasek for 67 years prior to her passing in 2022. He graduated from Plainville High School and continued his education at both Worcester Polytechnic Institute, earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering as...
Keith Andrew Martin
Jan 25, 2024
Keith Andrew Martin, 58, of Berlin, passed away on January 25, 2024. Born in New Britain, he was a lifelong Berlin resident. He was formerly employed at Omega Corporation.
Keith was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was supported by his family and surrounded by their love all of his life.
He is survived by...
Charles J. Bertagna
Jan 20, 2024
Charles J. Bertagna, 94, of Kensington, CT passed away on January 20, 2024 in West Hartford, CT following a brief illness.
Charley’s family was always his priority, and his love, caring, and devotion to them knew no bounds. In 1963, he married Jean (Rosadini) Bertagna, and they had three children, Peter, Catherine, and Jennifer. After Jean’s passing...
Robert Judd Bertini Jr.
Jan 15, 2024
Robert (Bob) Judd Bertini Jr., 86, of Meriden, CT, and formerly of Avon and Guilford, CT, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024 at The Hospital of Central Connecticut at New Britain General. He was born in New Britain, CT, on December 14, 1937 the son of the late Robert Sr. and Sarah (Rowley) Bertini. Bob is predeceased by...
Lauralee "Suzie" Bernard
Jan 6, 2024
Lauralee “Suzie” Bernard was born on October 18, 1937 in New Britain, CT. She was the daughter of the late Albert “Bumpy” and Barbara “Nanny” Ogle. Lauralee graduated from New Britain High School and then went on to earn a degree in Nursing. She was soon after married and lovingly raised four children in Berlin, CT. Lauralee moved to...
Patricia (Ritchie) De Vivo
Jan 5, 2024
Patricia R. De Vivo, 93, of Edgewood Road, Kensington, and Hillcrest Road, Old Lyme, died peacefully at her home on Friday, January 5, 2024, with her family at her side. Pat grew up in Berlin and was the daughter of the late Robert J. Ritchie and Hazel (Bernier) Ritchie. She was a 1949 graduate of Mary Immaculate Academy in...
Frederick A. Scalzi, Jr.
Dec 29, 2023
Frederick Anthony Scalzi, Jr., 56, of Kensington, Connecticut, loving husband of Kristie (Lambert) Scalzi for over 32 years, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2023, surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home, after a valiant battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Frederick Scalzi, Sr. and the late Sheila (Halko) Scalzi.
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Betty-Ann Proxee
Dec 27, 2023
Betty Proxee of Berlin, Connecticut, beloved mother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening. She was born “Betty-Ann” to Elizabeth Katherine Pongratz and James Vincent Proxee on April 26, 1950, in Hartford, Connecticut. After graduating from Farmington High School, she lovingly raised two beautiful daughters, Karen and Holly, who remained the light of her life.
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Joseph Rapisarda
Dec 12, 2023
On Tuesday, December 12, 2023, the world suddenly lost one of the Good Guys. Joseph Rapisarda, 60, loving “sweat” heart of Lynne (Laferriere) Rapisarda for over 40 years, passed away with his beloved family by his side. Joe was the ultimate family man- a loving son, married to the love of his life Lynne for 40 years, the best...
Barbara (Hall) Orcutt
Dec 3, 2023
Barbara (Hall) Orcutt, 97, a Kensington resident most of her life, died at Ledgecrest Healthcare on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023 after a short illness. She lived most of her adult life at her home on Robbins Road, next to “the farm”. She enjoyed her last five years at Arbor Rose.
Born in Kensington, she was the daughter...
David E. Catlin
Nov 29, 2023
David E. Catlin, 72, passed away peacefully on November 29th. He was predeceased by his wife of 39 years, Sharon Catlin and his parents Kenneth and Madelyn Catlin. Dave is survived by his daughter Tracy of Berlin, his son Tyler and wife Alyssa of Plainville, and his grandchildren, Joey and Kailey of Plainville. Dave will be missed by his...
Joseph Gerald Y. Ayotte
Nov 29, 2023
Joseph Gerald “Yock” Ayotte, 75, of Berlin, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 at the West Haven VA Medical Center.
Born in St. Agatha, ME, he was the son of the late Albert and Ann Marie (Paradis) Ayotte. Gerald was a graduate of Berlin High School, Class of 1968 and was a U.S. Army Veteran of...
Judith (Petow) Reeve
Nov 26, 2023
Judith (Petow) Reeve, 85, of Kensington, widow of John D. Reeve, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.
Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Olga (Russell) Petow. Judith was a Kensington resident most of her life and was a member of St....