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John A. Parsons

John A. Parsons

Oct 20, 2004

John A. Parsons 84, of Rocky Hill, CT former resident of Berlin and New Britain, CT died Wednesday October 20, 2004. Born December 20,1919 in New Britain, CT, he was the owner of Parsons Tool Company of Berlin, CT. John also worked at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft of East Hartford, CT and Eastern Tool and Die of Newington, CT. He...

Rafael Luis Mendoza

Rafael Luis Mendoza

Oct 12, 2004

Rafael Luis Mendoza, 42 years old, of Newington and formerly of New Britain, passed away on Oct. 12, 2004 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on July 30, 1962 in New Britain. He leaves behind a loving wife, Damaris Mendoza and two daughters, Ebony and Natalie Mendoza. He was predeceased by his father, Cristobal Mendoza. He is...

Norman ''Chick'' Manthey

Norman ''Chick'' Manthey

Oct 5, 2004

Norman C. Manthey, 68, of Kensington, died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2004 at MidState Medical Center. Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Theodore and Edith Knopf Manthey. He was a life long Kensington resident and was a graduate of Berlin High School. Norman was an Army Veteran and was formerly employed as a truck driver before...

Merinda Seich

Merinda Seich

Sep 19, 2004

Merinda Seich, of Kensington, beloved wife of Richard Seich, died Sunday, Sept. 19, 2004 at New Britain General Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Faustino and Alice Zucchi. She was a resident of Kensington most of her life. Merinda was formerly employed as an accountant, working hat Atlantic Tool,...

Marion Elizabeth Carlson

Marion Elizabeth Carlson

Sep 7, 2004

Marion Elizabeth Johnson Carlson, 81, of Newington, died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2004. She was predeceased by her beloved and devoted husband, Harold Carlson. Born in New Britain on Dec. 23, 1922, she was the daughter of the late George H. and Edith Ostlund Johnson. She attended local schools and graduated with honors from CCSU with a B.S. and a M.S....

David A. Kuzmech

David A. Kuzmech

Aug 30, 2004

David J. Kuzmech, 67, of Newington, beloved husband of Marlene A. Colella, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2004 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Patchogue, Long Island, N.Y., he was the son of the late Joseph and Edith Morse Kuzmech. He was a former New Britain and Plainville resident, before moving to Newington...

Miguel A. Ortiz

Miguel A. Ortiz

Aug 9, 2004

Miguel A. Ortiz, 52, of New Britain, died Monday, August 9, 2004 at Hartford Hospital. He was the son of Crispiliano Ortiz of Naranjito, Puerto Rico and the late Adela Ortiz. Born in Puerto Rico, he lived in New Britain for most of his life. Miguel was a member of St. Mary Church in New Britain and also attended St....

Susan Marie Canzanella

Susan Marie Canzanella

Aug 5, 2004

Susan Marie Canzanella, 86, of Newington died Thursday at St. Mary Home, West Hartford. Born in Hartford, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Giovanna Rugiero Delissio. Susan was a Newington resident for 48 years and a member of St. Mary Church, Newington. Surviving are her four sons and their wives, John and Jacqueline DiFronzo of Somers, George...

Joseph A. Carlino

Joseph A. Carlino

Aug 1, 2004

Joseph A. Carlino, 36, of Cheshire died Sunday at Hartford Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Heather Speer Carlino. Born in Manhasset, Long Island, NY, he was the son of Lucille Guido and the late Joseph Carlino. Joe was an avid fan of all sports but particularly baseball and the NY Mets. He attended Kensington Baptist Church. In addition...

Peter Paul Melinoskas Sr.

Peter Paul Melinoskas Sr.

Jul 30, 2004

Peter Paul Melinoskas Sr, of Middletown, a former New Britain resident, died unexpectedly Friday evening, July 30, at Hartford Hospital as a result of a severe injury due to a fall. He was surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his beloved and cherished wife, Hilda May Melinoskas. They would have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on September 2. He...

Toby Lee Clark

Toby Lee Clark

Jul 29, 2004

Toby Lee Clark, 59, of Bristol, died peacefully at home on Thursday, July 29, 2004 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Manhattan, NY, she was the daughter of the late Adolph J. and Sylvia Talinsky Schoenmehl. She was former New Britain resident and a Bristol resident for the past 14 years. Toby was employed at Sodexho Sevices at The...

Leslie Anthony Correa

Leslie Anthony Correa

Jul 22, 2004

Leslie Anthony Correa, 52, of New Britain, beloved husband of Jenny Valentin Correa, died unexpectedly on Thursday, July 22, 2004. Born and raised in New York City until the age of 24, he was a New Britain resident for the past 28 years. He was a graduate of CCNY and received his Masters of Science Degree in special physical education...

Harriet Vivian Mann

Harriet Vivian Mann

Jul 18, 2004

Harriet Vivian Mann, 64, of New Britain, died peacefully at home on Sunday surrounded by her loving family. Born in Whitakers, NC, she was the daughter of the late Marcus and Lenora Bennett Mann. She was a resident of New Britain for over 30 years and was former employed at United Parcel Service for 27 years before retiring. Surviving are...

Rebecca Lyne Buettemeyer

Rebecca Lyne Buettemeyer

Jul 15, 2004

Rebecca Lyne Buettemeyer, 24, of New Britain, died unexpectedly on Thursday, July 15, 2004. Born in Norwich, she was the beloved daughter of Elfrieda Witzke Buettemeyer of New Britain, with whom she made her home and Raymon Buettemeyer of Ledyard. She was a former resident of Plainville and a New Britain resident for the past 7 years. Rebecca was a...

Josephine Hines

Josephine Hines

Jul 13, 2004

Josephine Hines, 94, of New Britain, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 15, 2004. She was the widow of James Johnson and Thomas Hines. Born in Calvery County, MD, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Idya Gray. At age 18, she moved to Baltimore, MD, where she met her first husband, James...

Louise Marie Smilnak

Louise Marie Smilnak

Jul 9, 2004

Louise Marie Rushkosky Smilnak entered into eternal rest, on Friday, July 9, 2004. She was the daughter of Herman and Augusta Michaelis Rushkosky and the devoted wife and widow of Peter Smilnak. Born in New Britain, she attended local schools, graduating from New Britain High School in 1930. Louise, upon graduating from New Britain General Hospital of Nursing and doing...

John C. Lentini

John C. Lentini

Jul 8, 2004

John C. Lentini, 71, of New Britain, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 8, 2004 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was the beloved husband of 50 years of Elaine Borde Lentini. Born in New Britain, John was the son of the late Professor Concetto "Jack" and Anna Casella Lentini. A U.S....

Lena Grace Lanni

Lena Grace Lanni

Jul 8, 2004

Lena Grace Lanni, 80, of Kensington, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday with her loving family be her side. She was the widow of James V. Lanni. Born in New York, she was the daughter of the late Alfredo and Caroline Pratesi. She was a Kensington resident for over 50 years and was a member of the...

Alby A. Pelletier

Alby A. Pelletier

Jul 8, 2004

Alby A. Pelletier, 79, of Kensington, beloved husband of Claire Martin Pelletier for 56 years, died peacefully on Thursday, July 8, 2004 at Ridgeview Healthcare Center. Born in Frenchville, ME, he was the son of the late Donat and Egline Bouchard Pelletier. He was a longtime Kensington resident and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, 4th degree Color...

Audrey Lois Johnson

Audrey Lois Johnson

Jul 5, 2004

Audrey Lois Johnson Johnson, 71, of Cromwell, formerly of Kensington, died Monday at Middlesex Hospital. She was the widow of Donald L. Johnson. Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Carl A. and Ellen Swanson Johnson. Audrey was a Kensington resident from 1958 until moving to Cromwell in 1996. She was a Brownie and Girl Scout...

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