Hermann Josef Ritzenhoff
Apr 8, 2022
Hermann Josef Ritzenhoff passed away on April 8, 2022, at the age of 96. He lived in Farmington with his partner, Brigitte Ernst. In the very last period of his life, Brigitte and his caretaker Linda Afrakomah, accompanied him with much love and compassion.
Hermann was born into a large entrepreneurial family with five siblings in 1925...
Joseph L. Rapacki
Apr 7, 2022
Joseph L. Rapacki Sr., 99, of New Britain, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at home.
Born in Newington, he lived there most of his life before moving to New Britain. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, serving in Italy. He retired from the University of Connecticut, Health Center in Farmington. Joseph...
Juana Valentin
Apr 6, 2022
Juana Valentín died peacefully at home on April 6, 2022 in West Hartford, at the age of 88.
Most people knew her as Doña Juana, mami or abuela. Juana loved sewing, embroidering, cooking, and loved going out. However, she mainly loved laughing and being surrounded by family.
Juana is survived by her children; Agustin, Roberto,...
Sofio Lanteri
Apr 3, 2022
Sofio Lanteri, 84, beloved husband of Elvira (Pulvirenti) Lanteri, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at the Hospital of Central CT.
He was born in Sortino, Sicily, Italy on September 20, 1937 and was the son of the late Vincenzo and Sofia (DiMauro) Lanteri. Sofio was a mason in Italy prior to moving to New Britain...
Jonathan M. Gonzalez
Apr 3, 2022
Jonathan M. Gonzalez AKA ‘Lil Jay’, 32, of New Britain CT. passed away unexpectedly on April 3rd, 2022.
Jonathan was born on January 7th 1990 to Iris Silva & Alejandro Correa. Jonathan was raised in Malikowski Circle where he made his initial impressions on family and friends. He is leaving behind his only child Jaulana M. Arroyo....
Linda R. Schimanski
Mar 31, 2022
Linda Schimanski, 78, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 31, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Lillian (Paskowicz) Levy. Linda was a long time New Britain resident. She was formerly employed by Specialty Transportation as a bus monitor and enjoyed helping...
Angelo J. Dimarco
Mar 31, 2022
Angelo J. DiMarco age 83 of Glastonbury, husband of Lucille (Vezina) DiMarco for 60 years entered into eternal rest tragically and unexpectedly on March 31st 2022 with family by his side.
Angelo was born July 21st, 1938 in Hartford, Connecticut to the late Sabatino DiMarco and Nicoletta Onoratti.
Angelo attended local schools and Buckley High...
Angela Rita Parnagian
Mar 30, 2022
Angela Rita Krikorian Parnagian, was a centenarian who passed away on March 30th at home, two months after celebrating her 100th birthday.
She was born in New Britain on Jan. 24, 1922 to Charles and Agavney Ghevondian Krikorian. Her mother, an Armenian Genocide survivor escaped Harput, Armenia with her two daughters Veronica and Ernestine.
After...
Sharon A. Hartunian
Mar 25, 2022
On March 25 th , Sharon Anne Hartunian of New Britain, CT passed away after a lengthy illness at Autumn Lake Healthcare in New Britain.
Sharon was predeceased by her husband Richard J. Hartunian and her father John P. Beck. Sharon leaves behind her mother Lenora D. Beck, her daughter Alissa A. Hartunian, her two sons; Shane...
Daniel Blanco
Mar 22, 2022
Daniel Blanco, 89 years young of New Britain, entered into eternal rest on March 22 ,2022, after fighting a ferocious battle with the grim reaper for 36 days.
Born in Cuba, he graduated from la Universidad de La Habana, served as a Sergeant in the army under Batista, and married the love of his life. In search...
Immacolata Tropea
Mar 17, 2022
Immacolata (Gulli) Tropea, 80 of New Britain, widow of Nicola Tropea, entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family on March 17, 2022.
Immacolata was born in Chiaravalle Centrale, Calabria, Italy and was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Raffela (Chiera) Gulli. She was a resident of New Britain for 47 years and was a...
Glenn Joseph Glatz
Mar 13, 2022
Glenn Joseph Glatz peacefully fell asleep in the arms of the Lord on March 13 , 2022, at home in Newington CT following a heroic battle with cancer. The fourth son of the late Warren and Irene (Kardok) Glatz, he was born in 1963 in New Britain CT, and lived most of his life in the Berlin/Kensington area. He...
William "Bill" H. Ackerman
Mar 12, 2022
William (Bill) H. Ackerman, 81, of Berlin, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at his home on March 12, 2022. Bill was born in 1940 to Henry Ackerman and Genevieve (Josefiak) Ackerman of New Britain, CT.
Bill graduated from New Britain High School in 1958 and attended The Porter School of Engineering Design. Two years later, Bill met the...
Ines Cordero
Mar 8, 2022
Ines Cordero, 84, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at Village Green in Bristol.
Born in Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Ernesto Martinez and Felicita Rivera. Ines was a former resident of the Bronx, NY before moving to New Britain 56 years ago. She was formerly employed at...
Gloria Marie Massi
Mar 3, 2022
Gloria Marie Massi, 83, of Farmington, widow of Siberio “Sebby” R. Massi, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, March 3, 2022. Born in New Britain, she was a former resident of Plainville, where she raised her children, before moving to Farmington in 1986. Gloria was a loving mother and wife who cherished her family. She worked as the...
Mary B. Palmer
Mar 1, 2022
Mary B. (Spranzo) Palmer, 97, of Berlin, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain after a short illness. She was the widow of Julius “Jiggs” Palmer Sr.
Born in Hartford, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Angelina Spranzo. Mary was a New Britain resident before...
Bruce W. Eaton
Feb 28, 2022
The family of Bruce W. Eaton is deeply saddened to announce Bruce’s sudden passing on February 28, 2022. Bruce was born in Southington, Connecticut on April 11, 1948 and most recently lived at Immanuel House in Hartford. He graduated from Bristol Eastern High School in 1967, proudly wearing number 78 for the BEHS football team, The Lancers. Bruce served...
Cirino "Rino" Barbagallo
Feb 27, 2022
Cirino “Rino” Barbagallo, 73 of New Britain, passed away on February 27, 2022 at home after a brief illness with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of Nicoletta (D’Alfonso) Barbagallo since 1995.
Cirino was born on February 6, 1949 in Sortino, Sicily to Alfio and Concettina Barbagallo. Cirino was employed and retired from...
Sally "Sam" Jean Munson
Feb 26, 2022
A Daughter, Sister, Mom! (NOT Mother), and Nana. But always a friend first!
Sally J. Munson, age 64, passed away peacefully on Saturday February 26, 2022 at her residence in Laconia, NH. She was born February 2, 1958 to Donald and Anna (June) Munson of what was once Maple Shade Farm in Kensington, CT. Though not another...
Joan M. True
Feb 25, 2022
Joan M. True, 88, formerly of East Berlin and Rocky Hill, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022 at the Hospital of Central CT.
Born in England, she was the daughter of the late George Harrison and Thomasina (Lattimer) Harrison. Joan was formerly employed as a medical assistant in the Emergency room at New Britain General Hospital,...
