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Antonia Hernandez

Antonia Hernandez

Sep 23, 2022

Antonia “Toni” Hernandez, 79 of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Sept. 23, 2022.  She was born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico on June 16, 1943. Toni was one of three children born to Gregoria Gonzalez Camacho and Juan Valentin.  She was raised in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico.

She was formerly employed by the State of CT teaching nutrition...

Maria Hernandez Rodriguez

Maria Hernandez Rodriguez

Sep 14, 2022

Maria Hernandez Rodriguez, 80, of West Hartford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford.  Born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Isidoro Hernandez and Ursula Rodriguez. Maria was a former resident of New Britain and Hartford.

She was predeceased by her brothers and sisters and...

Richard L. Valenti

Richard L. Valenti

Sep 11, 2022

Richard L. Valenti, 89, of New Britain, beloved husband of the late Ruth (Lange) Valenti, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022 at the Hospital of Central CT.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Gasper Paul Valenti and Anna (Zotter) Valenti.  Richard was a US Army veteran, who served during the...

Gloria B. D'Amico

Gloria B. D'Amico

Sep 2, 2022

Gloria Barbara D’Amico, 85, of New Britain, passed away on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (Pelegrino) Pingcerver.  Gloria was a lifelong New Britain resident and was formerly employed at Skinner Value, Division of Honeywell before retiring.  She was a member of St. Joachim Parish,...

Hector Cosme

Hector Cosme

Sep 1, 2022

Hector Cosme, 80, of New Britain, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022 at home.

Born in Comerío, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Juan Cosme and Herminia Resto.  He was formerly employed at the Tunaberry Factory for 35 years and was then employed by the City of Hartford for 10 years before...

Mary Louise Von Essen

Mary Louise Von Essen

Aug 27, 2022

Mary Louise von Essen, 84, of Rocky Hill, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Adolph and Josephine (Elmer) von Essen.  Mary was formerly employed as a hairdresser and was the owner of Mary’s Hair Design in Berlin.  She was a member of Kensington Congregational Church and the...

Frank Anthony Andriano

Frank Anthony Andriano

Aug 27, 2022

Frank Anthony Andriano, 84, a former longtime New Britain resident, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022 peacefully alongside his family. Born in Mount Vernon, NY, he was the son of the late Philip and Anna (DePaulo) Andriano.  Frank was a graduate of New Britain High School and was formerly employed for over 30 years at Fafnir Bearing Company. ...

Annibale Castrogiovanni

Annibale Castrogiovanni

Aug 18, 2022

Annibale Castrogiovanni (80), of Bristol, died peacefully surrounded by his loving wife of 60 years, daughters and grandchildren on August 18th, 2022.  He is survived by his devoted wife Vincenza (DiMauro) Castrogiovanni.  He was predeceased by his adoring daughter Lucia Castrogiovanni along with his parents Filippo Castrogiovanni and Carmela (Gallo) of Sicily.

Annibale will be dearly missed...

Waclaw Gryczan

Waclaw Gryczan

Aug 13, 2022

Waclaw Gryczan, 78, of Glastonbury, passed away on August 13, 2022. He was born in Poland on May 1, 1944 to the late Waclaw and Jadwiga (Wroczynska) Gryczan.

Waclaw left Poland on December 11, 1993 with his wife, Danuta Gryczan and his two daughters, Eva and Marzena. They resided in Brooklyn, NY until 2002 when they decided...

Victor C. Fidi Ii

Victor C. Fidi Ii

Aug 8, 2022

Victor C. Fidi, II, 68, (Vic) of New Britain entered into eternal rest unexpectedly on August 8, 2022, at his home. Vic was born in New Britain on June 21, 1954 to Filomena Maria Lombardo Fidi, and Vittorio (Victor) C. Fidi, Sr., both deceased.

Vic loved the outdoors, car racing and loved Ford Mustangs. His '65 Fastback...

Francisco Santiago

Francisco Santiago

Aug 5, 2022

Francisco Santiago, 71, of New Britain, husband of Monserrate Santiago, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 5, 2022.

Born in San German, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Pasqual Santiago and Amelia Martinez.  Francisco was a New Britain resident most of his life and was formerly employed at Black & Decker before retiring.    He...

Edward Lee Kates Iii

Edward Lee Kates Iii

Aug 2, 2022

Funeral services will take place on Friday, September 30, 2022 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 S. Main Street, New Britain. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery, New Britain.

Elizabeth A. Lynch

Elizabeth A. Lynch

Aug 1, 2022

Elizabeth (Betty) Lynch, 92, passed away on August 1 st , 2022 at Apple Rehab in Cromwell.  A daughter of the late Stephen and Marguerite (Rose) Lynch, she was a lifelong resident of New Britain.  Betty is survived by her loving sister Virginia Lynch Sasek and brother in law Donald Sasek, her beloved nieces Cheryl Sasek and Jerilyn S....

Mary A. Snetro

Mary A. Snetro

Jul 26, 2022

Mary A. Snetro, 93, of Kensington, beloved wife for 68 years of the late Charles A. Snetro passed away on July 26, 2022.

Born in New Britain on September 2, 1928 to the late Lucia and Vito Daddabbo, Mary resided in New Britain before moving to Kensington. After her retirement from Emhart Corp., Mary and Charlie enjoyed...

Maria Isabel Santiago

Maria Isabel Santiago

Jul 26, 2022

Maria Isabel Santiago (Chave), 77 passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2022. She was born November 1, 1944 in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico. She was predeceased by her parents Benigno and Natividad Velazquez and her daughter Marisol Santiago. Chave is survived by her children: Frediswilda Miranda, Gilbert Velazquez, Lisette Roberts, and Manuel Santiago Jr. of New Britain, CT. Chave...

Charles James Ford

Charles James Ford

Jul 21, 2022

Charles James Ford Jr., 69, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022 after a short illness. Born and raised in New Britain, Charles was a graduate of New Britain High School then completed two years at Boston University before enlisting in the U.S. ARMY.

He is survived by his mother: Henrietta Ford; his brother:  Steve Ford; his...

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