Obituaries

Jul 21, 2022

Raymond Bannon, 79, of Plantsville, CT, husband of Sherryl Bannon, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. Born in Hartford CT, he was a graduate of New Britain High School and the University of Connecticut.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sherryl...

Jul 16, 2022

Mayra A. Castor, 57, of New London, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022. She was born in Puerto Rico to the late Victor Manuel  Castro and Eleanor Minerva Cintron.

Mayra was a dedicated mother and amazing grandmother. She devoted her life to her family.

Mayra is survived by her two sons: Luis Joel  Colon...

Jul 16, 2022

Douglas James Burby, 37, of Windsor Locks, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, July 16, 2022.

Born in Springfield, MA, he was a resident of Enfield and Vernon before moving to Windsor Locks.  Douglas was employed by Amazon. He was an avid NY Giants Football fan and enjoyed Martial Arts.

Surviving are his companion,...

Jul 12, 2022

Sara (Macala) Bly, 44 years old, wife of Russell Bly, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2022 after a brief illness. She was born in Southington CT, the eldest daughter to her parents, Amy and Paul Macala on April 11, 1978 and grew up in Southington.

In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by...

Jul 11, 2022

Rosaura Vazquez, 95, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022. She was born in Puerto Rico to the late Pedro Vazquez and Saturnita Ayala.

Her contagious smile and kindness will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield...

Jul 5, 2022

Antonio Cintron, 93, of New Britain, widow of Olimpia Cintron, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 5, 2022.  Born in Puerto Rico, he was a long time New Britain resident and was  formerly employed as a machinist before retiring.

Surviving are four children, Anthony Cintron, Edwin Cintron, Nirma Rios, and Axsel Cintron; a brother, Evangelio Cintron; many...

Jul 5, 2022

John Lewis Kraus, of New Britain, died on July 5, 2022, at the age of 97. Born in New Britain on June 20, 1925, he was the son of the late John F. and Olga (Schultz) Kraus. He was predeceased by his two sisters, Arline Basile and Myrtle Cahill.

He leaves behind his devoted friend, Audrey Malkemus,...

Jul 4, 2022

Eileen S. Zavaski, beloved wife of John R. Zavaski passed away peacefully July 4, 2022 at home surrounded by her family.

She was born in Hartford on June 17, 1946 to Walter and Helen Smith.  She graduated from Rocky Hill High School and Ona Wilcox School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse working in the medical field...

Jul 4, 2022

Walter McEntire, age 66, passed on July 4, 2022, after an extended illness and hospitalization in New Britain, Connecticut  where he had lived and worked for many years. Walter had a long and distinguished career in television broadcasting and production that spanned 45 years. He shared his professional passions with aspiring broadcasters for 15 years at Connecticut School of...

Jun 28, 2022

Robert Bruzas, 59, of New Britain, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at home.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Joseph and Sophie (Szala) Bruzas. Robert was a lifelong New Britain resident and was a graduate of CCSU.  He started his banking career at American Savings Bank, later moving to...

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Jun 25, 2022

Giuseppina “Giosi” (Ricciardi) Carlozzi, 92, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Avon Health Center.  Giosi was the widow of the late Carlo Carlozzi, Sr., her beloved husband of 57 years.  Giosi, born May 26, 1930 in New Britain, was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Rosa (Barile) Ricciardi.

In July...

Jun 25, 2022

Gertrude worked for more than four decades at New Britain General Hospital in New Britain Connecticut, before retiring to care for her grandchildren Angel L. Aponte III and Daniel D. Aponte.

In 1955, she met and married her lifelong love of 42 years, The Late Isaac “Ike” Daniel Green, in Bristol, Connecticut.  Three children were born from...

Jun 24, 2022

Thomas Joseph Morrissey Jr., 79, of Newington, husband of Ellen Morrissey, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Thomas J. Morrissey Sr. and Margaret (Fox) Morrissey. Thomas was a former resident of New Britain, Bristol, and Terryville...

Jun 23, 2022

Mrs. Louise H. Ferguson, 103, passed away at her home in Cheshire on Thursday, June 23, 2022.  She was born on September 8, 1918, in New Britain and was the daughter of the late Anton J. and Mary Steiner.  Louise was predeceased by her husband Paul Ferguson and her brother Howard G. Steiner.  Louise was employed by the Stanley...

Jun 21, 2022

Salvatore Richard DiMauro passed away on June 21, 2022. He was born on June 4, 1931 in New Britain, CT to his parents Jennie (Mangifico) DiMauro and Jack DiMauro.  Salvatore attended school in New Britain, CT.  After high school he joined the US Army and served for three years in Korea during the Korean War.  Salvatore loved to play...

Jun 11, 2022

Merwin R. Anderson, 84, of Newington, CT passed away peacefully after a long illness on June 11, 2022, with his two daughters comforting him as he completed his journey and joined his wife and soulmate, Donna (Knaub) Anderson in heaven. He was born on July 20, 1937, in New Britain, CT, to the late Swan Thure and Helen (Larson)...

Jun 9, 2022

Loraine D. (Patrick) Burkhart, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.  She was predecased by her husband, Ernie Burkhart.

Born in Worcester, MA, she was the daughter of the late George and Jeanette (Lemieux) Patrick.  Loraine was a U.S. Army Veteran and was a long...

Jun 5, 2022

Maria G. Cancel, 89, of New Britain, and formerly of San German, PR, widow of Hector Cancel, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 5, 2022.

Born in San German, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Juan Jimenez and Maria Santana. Maria was a faithful member of St. Joachim Parish, St. Mary Church.

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