Obituaries

Nov 6, 2023

Hazel Francis Mallookis, 79, of Farmington, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023 at Civita Care Center in Newington.  She was the widow of George Mallookis.

Born in Simsbury, she was the daughter of the late John and Alice (Messanger) Winot.  Hazel was a New Britain resident before moving to Farmington 13 years ago.  She was formerly...

Nov 6, 2023

Arcangel Vargas, 85, of New Britain, passed away on November 6, 2023 at Autumn Lake Healthcare.  Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of Rosa Toledo and Santos Vargas of Puerto Rico.  Arcangel was a longtime New Britain resident.  In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughters, Carmen Vargas (Margot), Alma Ottenwarden and husband Aaron...

Nov 5, 2023

Blanca Iris Valentin, 93, of Middletown, widow of Miguel Angel Valentin, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023.

Born in Lares, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Domingo Mercado and Raphaela Muniz.  Blanca was a former New Britain and Kensington resident before moving to Middletown.  She was formerly employed at Emhart...

Nov 3, 2023

We are saddened to announce the passing of Rachel Lee MacLeod on November 3rd, 2023. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family, was loved deeply, and will be missed by her family and loved ones.

Rachel was born on November 6th, 1987, in Fitchburg, MA. She is survived by her father Carl MacLeod (Suzie MacLeod), her mother...

Nov 2, 2023

Susan Cox, 62, of Kensington, CT passed away on Thursday, November 2nd, 2023 at Hartford Hospital. She was born on December 21st, 1960 to Beverly Esberg and the late Lewis Landon.

Sue was a long time resident of Kensington. She spent the majority of her adult life working as an office worker for a paving company based...

Oct 31, 2023

Phoebe Blomstrann Lorenson, 95 of Pilgrim Manor, Covenant Living of Cromwell, CT passed away on October 31, 2023 in Cromwell, CT.

Phoebe was born on March 11, 1928 in New Britain, CT to Emil and Ruth (Dahlgren) Blomstrann.  She graduated from New Britain Senior High School in 1946 and North Park College, Chicago, IL in 1947.  After...

Oct 30, 2023

Ronald L. DelDona, 78, of New Britain, husband of Kathy (Burby) DelDona passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Hartford Hospital.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Louis and Theresa (Gallicchio) DelDona.  Ronald was a former resident of Newington and a longtime resident of New Britain.  Ronald enjoyed fishing, gardening, drawing,...

Oct 26, 2023

Elsa Maria Rapacki, 80, of New Britain, widow of Joseph Rapacki, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.

Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Geraldino Santiago Cedefio and Maria Gil Melendez.  Elsa was a long time New Britain resident and was formerly...

Oct 23, 2023

Fausto M. Scricca, 86 , of Plainville CT, passed away peacefully on Monday October 23, 2023 at Apple Rehab in Plainville CT. He was born in Campodipietra, Campobasso Italy on Nov 4, 1936.

A U.S. Army Veteran during the Vietnam Conflict, he served in Europe as a Specialist fourth class with HHC 37th Transportation Command. After his...

Oct 19, 2023

Brunilda Madera Morales, 78, formerly of New Britain, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023 at the Hebrew Home in West Hartford.  Born in San German, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Tomas Madera and Rose Herminio Morales.  She was a member of St. Mary Church in New Britain.

Surviving are two daughters, Carol...

Oct 16, 2023

Calling hours and funeral services will be held on Friday, October 20, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 South Main Street, New Britain.

Oct 9, 2023

Lois (Hames) Ustanowski, 93, of Berlin, CT, wife of the late Leo Ustanowski, passed away on Monday October 9, 2023 at Apple Rehab of Cromwell. Born on July 17, 1930, to the late Mary Labieniec and David H. Hames, Lois grew up in New Britain and attended New Britain High School.

Lois and Leo married in 1951,...

Oct 9, 2023

December 4, 1979 – October 9, 2023

Anthony, “Ant Live” Rivera, age 43 of Bristol, passed away peacefully on Oct. 9, 2023 surrounded by his wife and family. He endured a long battle with renal failure and Fabrys disease, and did so with laughter, love, and everything in him. Anthony was predeceased by his mother, Carmen Rivera....

Oct 7, 2023

Mary Helen Aurigemma, of Cromwell, beloved wife of Roger Aurigemma, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.

Born in Hartford, Mary was the daughter of the late Richard Burg Sr. and Frances (Martin) Burg.  She graduated from Berlin High School 1971 and was employed at the Hartford Insurance...

Oct 6, 2023

Maria Calafiore, 93, of Bristol, formerly of New Britain, Connecticut, died peacefully October 6, 2023, surrounded by her family and friends. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Nunzio Calafiore. Born on June 30th 1930 in Solarino, Sicily, she was the youngest of three children. She was the daughter of the late Paolo and Santa (Miano) Calafiore.

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Oct 3, 2023

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Sep 29, 2023

Peter Spano Sr. was born on March 21, 1927. He was a World War II Navy Veteran. He was raised in New York City during the Great Depression. He helped support his family at age 5 by being a shoe shine boy charging 5 cents a shine in the city. He would sometimes negotiate to 3 cents if need...

Sep 26, 2023

Roy S. Wennberg, 93, of Kensington, CT and North Eastham, MA, husband of Grace (Melander) Wennberg, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.

Born in Hartford, he was the son of the late Thorsten and Greta (Johnson) Wennberg.  Roy was a former New Britain resident, graduating from New...

Sep 21, 2023

On September 21, 2023 in the early morning hours, Katherine Michelle Colon was struck by a police cruiser and died from her injuries on the scene. We are saddened by this tragedy and heart broken by her loss.

Katherine was born in Philadelphia on June 29, 1983, a beautiful baby girl to Hector Luis Colon and Maribel...

Sep 19, 2023

Luis M. Torres, 76, of New Britain, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023 at the West Haven Veteran’s Hospital.  He was the husband of Matty Torres.

Born in Lajas, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Ramon Torres and Maria Lugo.  Luis was a U.S. Air Force Veteran.  He was formerly employed at Pratt...