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John Bartalotta

John Bartalotta

Oct 13, 2024

John Bartalotta of New Britain passed away on Sunday October 13th 2024. He migrated from Calabria, Italy with his parents when he was 6 years old. John is survived by his children Nicholas A Bartalotta and Kate F Bartalotta.  John is also survived by his significant other of twenty-four years Brenda Hansen, his first cousins Angela, Nancy, Patrick, Frankie...

Carlos Augusto Torres

Carlos Augusto Torres

Oct 11, 2024

Carlos Augusto Torres, 88, of New Britain passed away to be with the Lord Jesus on Friday October 11, 2024. He was born on December 5, 1935 in Maunabo, Puerto Rico. Carlos is the son of the late Agustin Torres and Cipriana Vazquez. He retired many years ago from Emhart Manufacturing in New Britain, CT. He served in many...

Maria Mckenzie

Maria Mckenzie

Oct 7, 2024

Maria McKenzie, 59, of Plainville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday October 7, 2024 at her home in Plainville.

Maria McKenzie was born on March 22, 1965 in New Britain to her late father, Raul Acevedo Sr. and her late mother, Angelica Acevedo.

She attended and graduated from New Britain High School where she met her...

Sandra Lee Cook

Sandra Lee Cook

Oct 6, 2024

Sandra Lee (Wennberg) Cook, 64, of Bristol, wife of Richard Cook, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital in Bridgeport.

Born in New Britain, she was a Bristol resident since 1962 and was a graduate of Bristol Eastern High School Class of 1978.  Sandy was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church...

Anna Ambartsumova

Anna Ambartsumova

Oct 4, 2024

Anna Ambartsumova, a gentle and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Friday, October 4. She was 94.

A native of Hadrut in Nagorno Karabakh, Anna grew up in Baku, Azerbaijan, during the difficult years of World War II. At a time when most women didn’t have opportunities to pursue higher education, she went on to...

Francis "Frank" C. Wilson

Francis "Frank" C. Wilson

Oct 2, 2024

Francis "Frank" C. Wilson, 88, long-time resident of Newington and beloved husband of Elfriede (Fenner) Wilson for 63 years, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

Born and raised in New Britain by the late William E. Wilson and Iva E. Wilson Walls, Frank was a U.S. Army veteran and spent much of his working career...

William "Bill" Durant Johnstone

William "Bill" Durant Johnstone

Sep 29, 2024

William “Bill” Durant Johnstone, 79, of New Britain, beloved husband of Patricia Johnstone, peacefully passed away at home on Sunday, September 29, 2024.  He was the son of the late Merlin D. Johnstone and Constance (Piniozek) Johnstone.

Born Aug. 3, 1945 and raised in New Britain, Bill was a lifelong member of the community. He proudly served...

Stasia A. Cocca

Stasia A. Cocca

Sep 29, 2024

Stasia A. (Bartosiewicz) Cocca, 92, of Bristol, widow of Joseph Cocca, passed away on Sept. 29, 2024 at Sheriden Woods in Bristol.  A private graveside service will be held at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Watertown.

Nancy Ellen Gocht

Nancy Ellen Gocht

Sep 28, 2024

Nancy Ellen Gocht, 87, of Cromwell, wife of Ronald Gocht, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 at Pilgrim Manor in Cromwell.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Ellen (Person) Anderson.  She earned an associate’s degree from the Teacher’s College of Connecticut.  Nancy and Ron made their home in Manchester...

Nona B. Richards

Nona B. Richards

Sep 28, 2024

Nona (Belomyzy) Richards (70) passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at her home in Middletown, CT.   Nona was born in New Britain, CT to Gustave and Anne (Bichun) Belomyzy, attending public elementary and middle schools before moving to Berlin and graduating from Berlin High School in 1972.  She then attended Western CT State University, graduating in 1977...

Nicole M. Ouellet

Nicole M. Ouellet

Sep 25, 2024

Nicole M. Ouellet, 52, of New Britain, passed away on September 25, 2024 at Bristol Hospital.

Nicole was born on March 2, 1972 in New Britain to Rodier Ouellet and the late Dora (Thibodeau) Ouellet.

Nicole loved car racing as a child and had a passion for dogs and nature.  Above all, she loved doing...

Nunzio Trovato

Nunzio Trovato

Sep 24, 2024

Nunzio Trovato, 89, of New Britain, CT passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.  Nunzio was born on March 31, 1935, in Carlentini, Sicily to the late Giovanni and Guiseppina (Gentile) Trovato. He was the beloved husband to Lucia (Scalora) for 64 years.  He moved to the United States in 1960 where he met and married Lucia, his...

Elva G. Stregowski

Elva G. Stregowski

Sep 12, 2024

Elva (Gordona) Stregowski, 82, of Berlin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 12, 2024.  She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas J. Stregowski.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Alda (Lombardini) Gordona.  Elva was a former resident of New Britain and Rocky Hill before moving to Berlin in 1978.  She...

Winifred Mary Hutchins

Winifred Mary Hutchins

Sep 11, 2024

Winifred Mary Hutchins, 93, of New Britain, widow of Richard Hutchins, passed away peacefully on Sept. 11, 2024.  Born in Yorkshire, England, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Bridgette (Edwards) Fram.  She was a resident of New Britain since 1956 and was formerly employed at New Britain General Hospital before retiring.  Surviving are two children, Christine...

Grace Darlene Erwin

Grace Darlene Erwin

Sep 10, 2024

Grace Darlene Erwin, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Pilgrim Manor in Cromwell.  She was the widow of Clyde V. Erwin.

Grace was born into a 4-generation family in Naperville IL, the daughter of the late Ruth T. Simpson and Roy W. Simpson. She attended Naperville Central High School and North Central College where she...

Grace M. Wennberg

Grace M. Wennberg

Sep 10, 2024

Grace M. Wennberg, 93, formerly of Kensington passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Pilgrim Manor in Cromwell.  She was the widow of Roy S. Wennberg who died September 26, 2023.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Beatrice (Anderson) Melander.  Grace was a former New Britain resident before moving...

Amelia S. Irizarry

Amelia S. Irizarry

Sep 9, 2024

Amelia S. Irizarry, 98, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Joseph Miguel Rodriguez.

Born in San German, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Jose Irizarry and Maria Jusino.  Amelia was a New Britain resident since 1960 and was formerly...

Robert Farmer Vernlund

Robert Farmer Vernlund

Sep 7, 2024

Robert Farmer Vernlund, 63, died Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 in Hartford, CT from pneumonia and complications of a lifelong illness.

He was born Oct. 4, 1960, in Hartford, CT to Dr. Robert J Vernlund & Martha Shepard Vernlund. He grew up with his twin brother and four sisters in West Hartford, attending Bridlepath Elementary, then Kingswood and...

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