Obituaries

Apr 16, 2007

Arthur Anthony Brandolini, 82, a life long resident of New Britain, died Monday, April 16, 2007 at Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain. Arthur is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Elsie DiDonato Brandolini, his caring daughter, Barbara Koetter and her husband Frederick of San Diego, CA, and his grandson and the love of his life, Ricky Koetter....

Apr 16, 2007

Jose Guillermo Martinez, 81, of New Britain, died Monday, April 16, 2007 at Haven Healthcare Center in West Hartford.  Born in Puerto Rico, Jose was a New Britain resident since 1960 and was a member of St. Mary Church.

Surviving are his wife, Maria (Zayas) Martinez; six sons, Joe Martinez II and his wife Joette, Domingo Martinez,...

Apr 6, 2007

Gerald C. "Gerry" Bouchard, 74, of New Britain died peacefully on Friday, April 6, 2007 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut surrounded by his loving family. He was the widower of Phyllis E. Anderson Bouchard. Born in Maine, he was the son of the late Ernest and Fay Adelaide Shaw Bouchard. He was a former Berlin resident and a New...

Mar 31, 2007

Beth Robinson Murphy, 46, of West Simsbury, beloved wife of Gerald J. Murphy, died Saturday, March 31, 2007 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of Jane Gronback of Berlin and the late William E. Robinson. She was a resident of Berlin and Tariffville before moving to West Simsbury 15 years ago....

Mar 18, 2007

Olga Berti Quercioli, 95, of Kensington, passed on to new life on Sunday March 18, 2007. She was the widow of Nello Quercioli. Born in Castiglion Fiorentino, Province of Arezzo, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Alberto and Cesira Pulvani Berti. Olga came to the United States in 1932, at the age of 20, to join her husband...

Mar 1, 2007

Rachel Chasse, 79, of New Britain, died peacefully on Thursday, March 1, 2007 at Brittany Farms Health Center. Born in St. Agatha, ME, she was the daughter of the late Denis and Yvonne Fraser Chasse. She was a New Britain resident for over 40 years and was a former resident of the Burritt House Apartments and St. Lucian's Home. She...

Feb 26, 2007

Vincent Amato, 40, of New Britain, died unexpectedly at home on Monday, Feb. 26, 2007. Born in New Britain, he was a former Middletown resident and a New Britain resident most of his life. Surviving are his parents, Rena Venturo Failla of New Britain and Carlo Amato of Florida; two sons, C.J. Amato of Berlin and Antonio Amato of New...

Feb 20, 2007

Rena Mae Godin, 73, of Plainville, died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007 at the Hospital of Central Conn. Born in Fort Kent, ME, she was the daughter of Regina Theriault Godin of Lebanon, ME and the late Gilbert Godin. She was a former New Britain resident and was a member of St. Joseph Church. In addition to her mother, she is...

Feb 19, 2007

Johanna K. Lentini of New Britain, widow of Angelo M. Lentini, died unexpectedly on Monday, February 19, 2007 at home. Born in New Britain, she was a New Britain resident most of her life. She was a devoted member of the Lighthouse Family Worship Center. Surviving are two sons, Darryl Lentini and his wife Margaret of Lexington, NC and Wayne...

Feb 16, 2007

John E. Lezotte, 76, of Waterbury, died Friday, Feb. 16, 2007 at UCONN Health Center in Farmington. Born in Waterbury, he was the son of the late William and Catherine Millerick Lezotte. He was a life long Waterbury resident and was a graduate of Wilby High School. John was a US Navy Veteran of World War II having served on...

Feb 15, 2007

Clinton E. Nelson, 89, of the Unionville section of Farmington, died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007 at UCONN Health Center. He was the widower of Elvira Rogers Nelson. Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late John and Mathilda Johnson Nelson. He lived in New Britain until moving to Farmington in 1954. He was a US Army Veteran...

Feb 13, 2007

Juanita P. Sanchez, 67, of New Britain, died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007 at the Hospital of Central CT. She was the widow of Augustin Sanchez. Born in Comerio, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Flor Perez and Alejandrina Bermudez. She was a New Britain resident most of her life and was a member of St. Mary Church....

Feb 11, 2007

Elizabeth A. Cassidy, 65, of Kensington, beloved wife of Raymond Cassidy, died peacefully at home on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007. Born in Stamford, CT, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Elizabeth Lanefski Obman. She was a graduate of Stamford High School and resided in New Britain for two years before moving to Kensington in 1973. Elizabeth was...

Feb 1, 2007

Peter W. Peterson, 85, of Newington died February 1, 2007. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Susie Teranes Peterson. He was predeceased by his parents Anna and Walter, and brother Spiro. He was born in New Haven on Dec. 24, 1921 and grew up in Hartford's Frog Hollow where he enjoyed playing his harmonica; polishing shoes...

Jan 24, 2007

John J. Hughes, 29, of Plainville, died Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at John Dempsey Hospital after a long illness. Born in New Britain, he was the son of Darleene E. Hughes Madore and her husband Robert Madore. John was self-employed as a Landscaper and Car Detailer. In addition to his mother and step father, he is survived by a son...

Jan 22, 2007

Charlotte E. Sterbens, 85, of Kensington, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, January 22, 2007 surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Richard G. Sterbens. Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Ellen Swanson Johnson. She attended local schools and was a New Britain resident before moving to...

Jan 22, 2007

David Jairam, 86, of Newington, husband of Sabra Barton Jairam, passed away Monday, January 22, 2007 at Elm Hill Convalescent Home after a brief illness. Born in British Guyana, South America, he was a Newington resident since 1972. David was very proud to be a chef and member of the Connecticut Chefs Association. He was employed as a chef at...

Jan 22, 2007

Natalie Virginia Moulthrop, 96, of New Britain, died peacefully at home on Monday, January 22, 2007. Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late William and Amy Dressel Moulthrop. She was a life-long New Britain resident. Natalie graduated in the first class of the Moody Secretarial School and attended the Teachers College, now CCSU. She retired from...

Jan 20, 2007

Darismaly Alamo, 13, beloved daughter of Marienie and Jose Vendrell of New Britain, died peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007 at Connecticut Children's Medical Center. Darismaly was born in New Britain and was loved by all who knew her. In addition to her parents, she is survived by two brothers, Joseph Vendrell and Jaeden Vendrell; her grandparents, Maria and Rafael...

Jan 17, 2007

Maurice Edward Ames, 79, of New Britain, widower of Ann Poskus Ames, died peacefully on Jan. 17, 2007 at home. Born in Rockland, ME, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Henrietta Mason Ames. He was a New Britain resident since 1948 and was a self employed painter and paperhanger, before retiring. Maurice was a US Navy Veteran...