Obituaries

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...

Sep 16, 2023

Vatche “ Edward” Der Asadourian, died peacefully on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

Vatche was the son of Reverend Fr. Vartan Der Asadourian and Yeretzgin Marie Der Asadourian.

Vatche graduated from Haverhill High School in Haverhill, Massachusetts and Central Connecticut State University with honors and a degree in Economics and Geography. He was an avid reader...

Sep 12, 2023

Rosa Maria Martinez was 41 years old, born on July 21st, 1982.  She was born and raised in New Britain CT.  It's with great sadness to announce Rosa passed away on September 12, 2023.  She is predeceased by her father, Angel Martinez; brother, Angel Martinez; grandmother, Guillemina Diaz; and cousin, Kenny Vasquez. She is survived by her children, Nico...

Sep 7, 2023

Sharon Payne, 68, of Berlin, CT passed away peacefully on Thursday September 7, 2023.  Born in New Britain, CT she was the daughter of the late Shelley and Flossie Mae Payne and was a resident of New Britain most of her life.  She was a graduate from New Britain High School and The Creative School of Hairdressing and obtained...

Aug 28, 2023

Mary Beth Aparo, 64, of Newington, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 28, 2023 at home.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Maurice Aparo and Delores Stella.  Mary was a Newington resident most of her life.  She loved spending time with her family and especially being a grandmother.

Surviving are...

Aug 26, 2023

Wilfredo (Freddy) Jimenez, age 71, of New Britian, CT passed away on Saturday, August 26th at The Hospital of Central Connecticut after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by his beloved family.

Freddy was born on October 12th 1951, in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico to the late Andrea and Victor Torres.

At the mere age of...

Aug 18, 2023

Barbara A. Hedenberg, 93 of Cromwell passed away peacefully on August 18, 2023 at Middlesex Hospital.

Barbara was born in New Britain, CT on February 25, 1930 to the late Hilding and Lillian (Ronstrom) Hedenberg.  She was a former New Britain and Southington resident, moving to Covenant Living of Cromwell in 2002.  Barbara graduated from New Britain...

Aug 15, 2023

Nicole Y. Singletary, 40, of Bristol, passed away on August 15, 2023.   Born in Bristol, she was the daughter of Mitzi Perdue and the late Jahazel Singletary.

Nicole is survived by her children, Janessa Bartolucci, Montez Miller, Mia Torres and Aiden Torres; her siblings, LaShawna Singletary and Marsha Singletary; and several half sisters and brothers.

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