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Nitza Rodriguez

Nitza Rodriguez

Jul 7, 2024

Nitza Rodriguez, 78, of New Britain, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 7, 2024. Daughter of the late Julia Cruz and Juan Castillo.

Nitza worked and retired from Honeywell and Parker. She loved to spend time with her family and friends and was the firecracker of the family. Nitza will be deeply missed by all.

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Maria A. Guzman

Maria A. Guzman

Jun 28, 2024

Maria A. Guzman, age 97, passed on June 28th, 2024 in Bristol, CT. Born in La Cieba, Honduras on December 22,1926, Maria spent her life nurturing her family, and tending to her plans and garden bringing warmth and beauty into the world. Maria is survived by her son, Miguel Canelas Guzman of Honduras, two daughters, Blanca Eliza Guzman and...

James Peter Rinas

James Peter Rinas

Jun 25, 2024

James Peter Rinas, of 20 Surrey Drive, Newington, died unexpectedly at home on June 25, 2024.  His absence from a church council meeting at First Lutheran Church in New Britain prompted members there to try to call him, and finally to call the Newington police, who found that he had died in his apartment.  He had told a friend...

Heriberto "Juji" Mendez-Ribot

Heriberto "Juji" Mendez-Ribot

Jun 25, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Heriberto Mendez-Ribot announces his sudden passing on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at the young age of 23. Eddie or as we call him "Juji" showed all of us his strength during his month long battle with T- Cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma.

Juji was extremely selfless and kind to everyone...

Danny Paul Calafiore

Danny Paul Calafiore

Jun 24, 2024

Danny Paul Calafiore, 47, beloved son of Pasquale and Connie Calafiore of Farmington, CT passed away peacefully on June 24, 2024, with his loving parents and family by his side.

Danny was born on December 7, 1976, in New Britain. He graduated from Farmington High School, was employed at Stop and Shop in Unionville and Miller Foods...

Louis Joseph Scarfo

Louis Joseph Scarfo

Jun 13, 2024

Louis J. Scarfo, Jr. 76, of New Britain, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024 surrounded by family at the Hospital of Central Connecticut.

He was born on June 7, 1948, in New Britain.  He was the son of Louis A. Scarfo and Natalie C. (Lazzaro) Scarfo of New Britain.  Louis was a retired chemist employed at the...

Pedro Montanez

Pedro Montanez

Jun 8, 2024

Pedro Montanez passed away on June 8, 2024. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, June 17, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home in New Britain. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery.

Carolann Merrill

Carolann Merrill

Jun 8, 2024

Carolann “Carol” Merrill, 78, beloved wife for 60 years of Richard “Shorty” Merrill Sr., passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Carol was born on June 6, 1946, in New Britain, CT to the late Robert Sr. and Eleanor (Foley) Natzke. Carol was a long-time resident of Middletown, CT and spent...

Silvia "Banco" Vento

Silvia "Banco" Vento

Jun 4, 2024

Silvia "Banco" Simione Vento passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain on June 4, 2024 at the age of 100 years old.

She was the beloved wife of Anacleto (Nicky) Vento who passed away in December 2000. She was a resident of East Berlin for 43 years. Silvia...

Rose Angeli Wollman

Rose Angeli Wollman

Jun 3, 2024

Rose Angeli Wollman, 94, of Kensington, passed away on June 3, 2024 at Mulberry Gardens in Plantsville.  She was the widow of Charles Angeli and John “Jack” Wollman.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Josephine (Criniti) Andreachio.  Rose was a former New Britain resident before moving to Kensington.  She was...

Soo Wha Kim

Soo Wha Kim

Jun 3, 2024

Mrs. Soo Wha (Chai) Kim died peacefully in her sleep on June 3, 2024, under hospice care at Jerome Home in New Britain, CT.  She was born the oldest of four brothers in 1933 in Taegu, South Korea. Soo Wha graduated from Hyosung Women's College earning her degree in choral conducting and piano performance.  She taught music at the...

Charles A. Stewart

Charles A. Stewart

Jun 1, 2024

Charles A. Stewart, 72, of New Britain and Meriden, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024.  Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Grady Stewart and Elizabeth (Albea) Stewart.  He was a graduate of New Britian High School where he played football and ran track.  Charles was a member of Spottswood AME Zion Church and...

Richard "Dick" Hallin

Richard "Dick" Hallin

May 30, 2024

Richard “Dick” Hallin, 88, of New Britain, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 30, 2024.  Dick is predeceased by his parents Ruth Mangan and William Hallin.

Dick proudly served in the U.S. Army.  He was a bus driver for Greyhound and NBT.

Dick is survived by his wife of 66 years, Arlene (nee Ems), sister...

Christa Kwasniewski

Christa Kwasniewski

May 28, 2024

Christa Kwasniewski, 91, of Kensington, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.

Born in Germany, she was the daughter of the late Karl and Margarete Flux. Christa was a former New Britain resident before moving to Kensington in 1988. She was formerly employed at Fafnir Bearing Co. before retiring.

She was a very hard worker,...

Joseph Rodriguez Jr.

Joseph Rodriguez Jr.

May 28, 2024

Joseph Rodriguez, of New Britain, Connecticut, passed away on May 28, 2024, at the age of 66. He was born on October 26, 1957.

Joseph was a beloved husband to Blanca Santiago, whom he has been with for 30 years. Joseph was predeceased by his oldest daughter Wydalis. Joseph is survived by his children Marialis, Stephanie, Gabriela,...

Dorothy N. West

Dorothy N. West

May 19, 2024

Dorothy N. West, 103, of Cromwell, went home to be with the Lord on Pentecost Sunday, May 19, 2024.

Born in Worcester, MA on July 28, 1920, Dorothy Virginia Nourse was the daughter of the late Leon and Louisa (Johnson) Nourse.  She grew up in Westboro, MA and graduated from Westboro High School in 1938.  She was...

Jay Evangelista

Jay Evangelista

May 18, 2024

Jay Evangelista passed away on May 18, 2024. A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Fairview Cemetery, New Britain.

Carmen Idalia Santiago

Carmen Idalia Santiago

May 15, 2024

Carmen Idalia Santiago passed away on May 15, 2024. Visitation and funeral services will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home in New Britain. Burial will follow at Mount Saint Benedict in Bloomfield.

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