Obituaries

Mar 26, 2023

Jaime Manuel de Jesus Rodriguez, 46, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2023. He was born December 22, 1976.

Jaime is survived by his father, Jaime de Jesus; his mother, Magdalena Rodriguez; his brother on his father’s side, Jason de Jesus; his siblings on his mother’s side, Yajaira Cruz, Erika Cruz, and Heriberto Cruz;...

Mar 26, 2023

Dominic Michael Carlone Sr., age 85, of New Britain, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023.  He was the devoted husband of the late Christine (Albani) Carlone for over 58 years.

Dominic was born in Campodipietra, Province of Campobasso, Italy on May 26, 1937. He was the son of the late Michele Carlone and Maria Filippa (Mancini)...

Mar 23, 2023

Douglas Jacobs. age 62, husband of Maria Jacobs, of New Britain passed away unexpectedly on March 23, 2023, at Hospital of Central Connecticut with his wife Maria, daughter Amanda, and daughter’s partner Andrew by his side. Douglas was born on June 23, 1961, in Hartford Hospital to his late parents Raymond Jacobs, Sr. (father) and Maryann Fago Moffatt (mother)...

Mar 23, 2023

Gladys Jean Gainey, 82, of 50 Bassett St., New Britain, CT died peacefully on March 23, 2023 at Hartford Hospital.  She was the daughter of the late Michael Brown and Lois Marshall Brown and was born in Bristol, Connecticut.  Gladys was a long time resident of New Britain.  She was formerly employed at the Farmington Health Center for several...

Mar 22, 2023

Pauline Michaud, 85, of New Britain went to dance with the stars on March 22, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late George & Emma Albert.

Born in St Leonard, New Brunswick, Canada on March 15, 1938 she came to New Britain in 1956 after graduating from Dalhousie Commercial College in...

Mar 21, 2023

Rev. Robert Bird Sr., 79, of New Britain, husband of Maureen E. Bird, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Hartford Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Hartford, he was a lifelong New Britain resident and was formerly employed at Sam’s Club, before retiring.  Robert grew up in Bethel...

Mar 21, 2023

Angelo Saraceno, 85, loving husband of Olga Saraceno, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 after a long illness with his family by his side. He was born on January 8, 1938 in Augusta, Sicily Italy to Vincenzo and Maria Coronella Saraceno.

Mr. Saraceno was employed at Fafnir Bearing Co. for 33 years before retiring. He also...

Mar 16, 2023

Thomas ("Tom") Verner Quistberg, 88, of New Britain, CT, passed away on March 16, 2023, surrounded by loving family.  He was the devoted husband of Margaret (Link) Quistberg for 61 years.

Born in Hartford, CT, Tom was the son of Marie and Thomas Quistberg.  He graduated from Bristol High School class of 1953 and proudly served in...

Mar 11, 2023

Vanessa M. Martinez, 35, of New Britain passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Vanessa was born in New Britain on May 2, 1987 to Ervin Martinez and Sandra (Cyr) Mari.

Vanessa was predeceased by her maternal grandfather, Robert J. Cyr and her paternal grandmother, Maria (Jiminez) Martinez.  In addition to her parents, Vanessa is survived by...

Mar 10, 2023

Jonathan Edwards Emerson, 84 of Farmington died on Friday, March 10, 2023. He was born in New York City on March 18, 1938, the son of the late Willard Ingham and Ethel (Mole) Emerson.

Jon grew up in Greens Farm, Connecticut and later in Ithaca, New York. He attended Fairfield Country Day School and graduated from Deerfield...

Mar 8, 2023

Arlene H. Carlson (nee Hauschulz), 90, of Plantation, Florida, passed away on March 8, 2023. She was born in New Haven, CT on January 22, 1933, to Albert and Laura Hauschulz, the youngest of five siblings. Arlene was a graduate of Wethersfield High School and the University of Connecticut and a long time resident of Covenant Living in CT...

Mar 4, 2023

Charles Edward Brault, 81, of New Britain, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.

Born in Hartford, he was the son of the late Albert and Elizabeth (Willard) Brault.  Charles was a resident of New Britain most of his life and was formerly employed as an HVAC technician. ...

Mar 2, 2023

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Feb 27, 2023

Nancy H. Vitulano, 76, of Oakville, CT, passed peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital. Nancy was a long-time resident of Oakville. She attended the University of Connecticut, and worked as a Medical Contract Specialist until her retirement.

She leaves a daughter, Nancy Schulze and her husband, Anthony Schulze of Burlington, CT, a sister, Mrs. Janice Piche and her...

Feb 22, 2023

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Feb 15, 2023

Marlene Anita Colella, 85, of Newington, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023.  She was the widow of David J. Kuzmech who died in 2004.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Valerie (Milish) Colella.  Marlene was a former Southington and New Britain resident before moving to Newington in 1979.  She...

Feb 15, 2023

Marilyn Lays better known as “Maruca” by most of her family and friends, 56, of New Britain, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on February 15, 2023, surrounded by immediate family members. Marilyn was the life of the party. She loved to make people happy and have fun as she danced to her Latin music and other genres. Marilyn always...

Feb 11, 2023

Evelyn (Lindsey) Allen departed this life on Saturday February 11, 2023.

Evelyn leaves to mourn her passing three children; Andre’ Van Allen, Sonya M. Allen-Roeth, and Frederick C. Allen Jr., grandchildren; Ashley Marie Shannon and Jasmine Alysha Swartz, Andre L. Allen and Scott Allen, and a great-granddaughter; Ember Rayne Swartz.  She also leaves two sisters; Brenda Josephs...

Feb 11, 2023

Gary Stevens, 55, passed away on February 11, 2023.  He was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, the eldest of 3 sons.  Moving many times in his early years, he married his beloved wife Kay and welcomed their blessed daughter Layne, then comfortably settled in Mokena, Illinois for 19 years, eventually transitioning to Columbia, Connecticut to be closer to...

Feb 11, 2023

Miguel DeJesus Montanez, resident of New Britain since 1969 passed away on February 11th, surrounded by family. Miguel was born to Ricardo DeJesus and Juana Montanez in Carolina, Puerto Rico on January 8th 1938. The youngest of 9 children, he was pre deceased by 6 brothers, two sisters and his Son Miguel Jr.

Miguel was a proud...