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Carmelo Castro Rodriguez

Carmelo Castro Rodriguez

Jun 10, 2023

Calling hours and funeral services will be held on Friday, June 16, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.  Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery.

Pamela G. Becker

Pamela G. Becker

Jun 6, 2023

Pamela G. Becker, 96, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 in Avon at the home of her daughter and son in law. She was the wife of the late Gerald J. Becker Sr.

Born in New Britain she was the daughter of the late Charles and Carmelina (Florio) Gagliardi. Pamela was a former New Britain and...

Adrienne P. Dodakian

Adrienne P. Dodakian

Jun 2, 2023

Adrienne P. (Atamian) Dodakian, age 87, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer in Middletown, CT on June 2, 2023. The daughter of Armenian Genocide survivor George Atamian and Priscilla (Marzbanian) Atamian, Adrienne was born on November 16, 1935 in Hartford, CT and grew up in New Britain, CT. She earned her B.S. degree from the University of...

Giovanni "Johnny" Vitarella

Giovanni "Johnny" Vitarella

Jun 2, 2023

Giovanni “Johnny” Vitarella, 49, beloved son and brother, passed away unexpectedly on 6/2/23. Johnny was born in New Britain, CT to Josephine Sabino and Vito Vitarella. He attended St. Ann’s school and New Britain High School where he pursued his passion for acting. He had roles in St. Ann’s “Passion” production and worked with the Hole in the Wall...

Scott Gerlander

Scott Gerlander

May 31, 2023

Scott Gerlander, 69, of New Britain, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Touchpoints at Farmington.

Scott was born in New Britain to the late Alf and Naomi Gerlander.  He is survived by his sister Dale, a niece and nephew and several cousins.

Scott was a graduate of New Britain High School and was...

Elmer Nixon

Elmer Nixon

May 27, 2023

Elmer Nixon, 92, of New Britain, CT passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on Saturday, May 27, 2023.  He was the youngest born to the late Alex and Alberta (Waller) Nixon on January 13, 1931 in Lizella, Georgia. Elmer learned the value of his labor and land ownership working on the family’s farm. He started his...

Eric Steven Dorbuck

Eric Steven Dorbuck

May 19, 2023

Eric Steven Dorbuck, 55, of New Britain, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 19, 2023 at home.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Milton and Carol (Palmgren) Dorbuck.  Eric was a lifelong New Britain resident and was a member of St. Jerome Church.  He was an avid NY Yankees baseball fan.

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Marie Whitlatch

Marie Whitlatch

May 18, 2023

Mrs. Marie Whitlatch (nee Bollwein), most recently of Cromwell, Connecticut, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of May 18, 2023.

Born on June 10, 1928, in Queens, New York, and raised in Brooklyn with her beloved brother, George, whom she looked up to as a...

Marylou Sanders

Marylou Sanders

May 9, 2023

MaryLou (Sarra) Sanders died peacefully on Tuesday, May 9 th . She was predeceased by her husband Jim Sanders. She leaves behind her children Mary Ellen (Vince) Arcarese, Karen (Scott) Myrick, Gayle Connolly and Jim Sanders, as well as her grandchildren Jesse and Alisha Sanders, Joe and Katherine Arcarese, Zachary Connolly and Kayden Myrick. She also leaves 3...

Ted Olson

Ted Olson

May 7, 2023

Ted Olson, beloved husband of Jean Olson, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2023 in Plantation, Fl. at the age of 93.

He was born in New Britain, CT on August 19, to Oscar and Gunhild Olson.  He graduated from Plainville High School in 1947 and North Park Jr. College in 1949. He served in the U....

Sandria Olivine Lyn

Sandria Olivine Lyn

May 7, 2023

Sandria Olivine Lyn “Hopie”, 74, a former New Britain resident, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 7, 2023.

Born in Jamaica, she was the daughter of the late Caleb Black and Ethel Williams. Sandria was a long time New Britain resident before moving to New Hartford in 2019. She was formerly employed as...

Addie Lee Brown

Addie Lee Brown

May 5, 2023

A TIME TO BE BORN

Sis. Addie Lee Brown was born on August 7, 1935 to the late Counts Eagleton & Tillor (Smalls) Eagleton, in Richmond, VA. She was the youngest of five children. She received her education in the Florence, South Carolina School System....

Roberto “Quiti” A. Soto

Roberto “Quiti” A. Soto

Apr 30, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Roberto “Quiti” Soto, a cherished son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. Roberto passed away on April 30th, 2023, at the age of 61, in Southington, CT.

Born on May 16th, 1961, in New Britain, CT, Roberto was the son of...

Theresa M. Dwyer

Theresa M. Dwyer

Apr 30, 2023

Theresa M. (Marcucci) Dwyer, 95, of Hamden, CT formerly of New Britain died peacefully Sunday, April 30, 2023 at home with her family by her side.  Theresa was born January 7, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Marcucci. Theresa was a longtime resident of New Britain and Berlin before moving...

Nicholas M. Cianci Jr.

Nicholas M. Cianci Jr.

Apr 29, 2023

Nicholas M. Cianci Jr., 73, of Meriden, husband of Norma Lachapelle-Cianci, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Midstate Medical Center in Meriden.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Nicholas M. Cianci Sr., and Rita (Cayer) Cianci.  Nicholas was  a former Southington resident before moving to Meriden 25 years ago.  He...

Michael Stavros Terezakis

Michael Stavros Terezakis

Apr 25, 2023

Dr. Michael Stavros “Mike” Terezakis, 84, of New Britain, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, having recently celebrated his 84 th birthday at home with friends and family.

Born in Wheeling, West Virginia, Mike was the son of Stavros Nicholas Terezakis and Pearl Tsirlles Paraskeve Terezakis. He is predeceased by his brothers Christos (Chris)...

James Francis D'Amore

James Francis D'Amore

Apr 16, 2023

James Francis D’Amore, 84, passed into the arms of our Lord and Savior on April 16, 2023, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease and dementia. Born and raised in New Britain, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Ann (Takacs) D’Amore.

James was a graduate of New Britain...

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