Giovanni Longo
Apr 4, 2024
Giovanni Longo, 75, of Farmington, beloved husband of Rosa Longo, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Francofonte, Sicily, Italy, he was the son of the late Carmelo and Maria (Castrogiovanni) Longo. Giovanni was a former New Britain and West Hartford resident before moving to Farmington 24 years ago. He...
Pedro "Tito" Velez Jr.
Apr 1, 2024
Pedro "Tito" Velez Jr., age 62, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 1, 2024 with his children by his side.
He was born April 16, 1961, in Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico, to Pedro Velez and Lucila Casiano. He was a 1980 graduate of New Britain High School. He worked as a machinist with IMI Precision Engineering for...
Sylvester Mcgee Sr.
Mar 22, 2024
Sylvester McGee Sr., the only son of Forrest McGee and Sarah Ellis was born in Halifax, North Carolina, moving to Weldon, North Carolina in 1961. In 4th grade, he moved to New Britain, CT at 161 Hartford Ave. with his Aunt Margaret and Uncle Matt Alston to attend Smalley Elementary School. Branching off with his families love and support,...
Pedro Fernando Rodriguez
Mar 9, 2024
Pedro Fernando Rodriguez, 46, of New Britain, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, Pedro was lifelong resident of New Britain. He attended Lilly of the Valley Church in New Britain, and was a proud owner of Union860 A Cut Above the Rest Barbershop in...
Glen Hebert
Mar 6, 2024
Glen Hebert, 65, of New Britain, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Autumn Lake Healthcare in New Britain.
Born in Ft. Kent, Maine, he was the son of the late Fernand and Rachel (Albert) Hebert. Glen was a longtime New Britain resident and was formerly employed at Stanley Works. He was a member of St....
Sharon M. Arroyo
Mar 4, 2024
Sharon Marcella Arroyo, 75, of New Britain, wife of Heriberto Arroyo, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 4, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.
Born in New Britain, she was a lifelong resident. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Estelle (Michalowski) Kilduff. Sharon was formerly employed at Futuramik Industries before retiring. She...
Gilbert Felix
Mar 2, 2024
Gilbert Felix, 53, of New Britain, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Born in New Britain, he was a New Britain resident most of his life.
Gilbert served his country in the U.S. Army and was a member of St. Mary Church. He had a heart of gold and was always willing to...
Lauren "Laurie" Gualano
Mar 1, 2024
Lauren (Laurie) Gualano, 71, of New Britain, passed away unexpectedly at home. Laurie was born in New Britain, CT on July 27, 1952 to Dolores and Vincent Gualano.
Laurie leaves behind her son and daughter-in-law, Nicholas and Ania Legienza.
Laurie graduated from New Britain High School and was a lifelong resident of New Britain. Laurie...
Mari Bekelian
Mar 1, 2024
Mari Bekelian, 88, of Plainville, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Sheridan Woods in Bristol.
Born in Damascus, Syria, she was the daughter of Peter and Siranoush Bekelian. Mari was a former New Britian resident before moving to Plainville 23 years ago. She was a member of St. Stephen’s...
Gerda Frieda Gaetgens
Feb 19, 2024
Gerda Frieda Gaetgens, 90, of Farmington, Connecticut, widow of Ronald H. Gaetgens, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family on February 19, 2024. Gerda, known as “Nana” by her loved ones, was born on May 17, 1933 in Germany. She was the daughter of the late Adolph and Elise Gerbitz.
Gerda spent her childhood...
Maria Penna
Feb 15, 2024
It is with great sadness that we had to say goodbye to our Mom, Nonna and Bis Nonna, Maria Penna on February 15th 2024 just 5 days short of her 94th birthday. She was born on February 20th, 1930 to Francesco and Palma (Cristelli) Squillace in Chiaravalle Centrale, Prov. Catanzaro, Italy where she spent most of her young life...
Lydia Bulkeley Yost
Feb 15, 2024
Lydia Bulkeley Yost, 79, daughter of the late Philip and Anne (Bulkeley) Yost, died on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024 at Autumn Lake in New Britain.
Lydia attended school in West Hartford. She then enlisted in the United States Navy where she served as a Hospital Corps Wave. After the Navy she worked as a medical secretary in...
Deane B. Olson
Feb 11, 2024
Deane B. Olson, 90, of Cromwell, husband of Judith Olson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.
Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Clarence and Bertha (Swanson) Olson. Deane was a former New Britian and Southington resident before moving to Cromwell in 2016. He was a...
Peter George Perakos Ii
Feb 10, 2024
Peter George Perakos II passed away peacefully on February 10, 2024, after a beautiful, fulfilling life. Peter was born in New Rochelle, NY, and recently celebrated his 77th birthday. He is the brother of Thomas Perakos and the son of the late Steven Perakos and Urania Perakos. Peter will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 53 years,...
Dionisa Acevedo
Feb 9, 2024
Dionisa Acevedo, 35, fondly known as Diony or Dee, passed away on February 9, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Enrique Acevedo and Janet Acosta.
Diony’s life was a beautiful tapestry of love and kindness. She was the heart of her community, always bringing joy to those around her. Her role as Godmother and Titi...
Ray A. Brown
Feb 8, 2024
Funeral services for Ray Brown will be Thursday, February 22, 2024 from 3:00 – 6:00 PM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 S. Main St, New Britain, CT 06051. More details regarding the repast will be provided shortly. Please continue to keep Ray's family in your prayers and thoughts.
Maija Santaniello
Feb 6, 2024
Maija Santaniello, 84, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2024 at Amberwoods of Farmington. Born in Riga, Latvia, Maija was the daughter of the late Valdis Abols and Marta Kronbergs.
Maija was a longtime New Britain resident and was formerly employed as an administrative assistant for the State of Connecticut. She was predeceased by...
Darlene Ann Jeanetti
Feb 2, 2024
Darlene Ann Jeanetti, 76, of Newington passed away on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.
Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Guido and Ruth (Mangone) Gallo. Darlene was a former New Britain resident before moving to Newington 16 years ago. She was formerly employed by...
Frank Lonero
Jan 29, 2024
Frank Lonero, 81, of Plainville, passed away unexpectedly on January 29, 2024 after a brief illness of cancer at the Hospital of Central CT with his family by his side.
Frank was born on November 22, 1942 in Solorino Sicily to the late Salvatore and Lucia Lonero residing in Solorino Sicily before settling in Plainville, CT.
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