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Walter J. Murawski
Sep 25, 2021
Walter J. Murawski, age 71 of Cromwell passed away unexpectedly on September 25, 2021 after a brief illness. Walter was born on January 21, 1950 in Genk, Belgium to Jan Murawski and the late Janina Murawski of New Britain. He graduated in 1969 from Pulaski High School in New Britain and attended the Paier School of Art in Hamden...
Flossie Morris Sfiridis
Sep 25, 2021
Euphrosene (Flossie) Morris Sfiridis, 101, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2021. She was born in Bristol, but moved to New Britain as a child and remained a lifelong resident of the city. She was the eldest daughter of the late John James Morris and Katharine (Kalotsoglou) Morris. She was a graduate of New Britain High School and worked...
Isaac Ortiz Espada
Sep 24, 2021
Isaac Ortiz Espada aka Papito, age 74, of New Britain, CT., passed away unexpectedly on 9/24/21 after a brief illness with his loving family by his side. Isaac was born on 9/28/46 in Coamo, Puerto Rico to the late Cristobal Ortiz and Perfecta Espada. Isaac graduated and attended school in Coamo, Puerto Rico where he also met his spouse,...
Shanel Monique Joiner
Sep 20, 2021
Shanel M. Joiner was born May 18, 1974 in Hartford, CT to the late Allen L. Williams and Kathleen Birchard. She transitioned on Monday, September 20, 2021. She is preceded in death by her grandparents; Rodney W. Birchard, Marie V. Birchard, Elijah Williams, and Florence Williams. She leaves to cherish her husband, Calvin Joiner; two sons, Jeremy Joiner and...
Andy M. Fliss
Sep 16, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the tragic loss of our son, husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, Andy Fliss, on September 16, 2021. Andy was born on December 7, 1969, to Peter and Louise Fliss in New Britain, CT where he spent his entire life. He was a true “hard hitting New Britainite”. He graduated from...
Robert H. Elliott
Sep 13, 2021
Robert Hayes Elliott, 88, passed away after a brief illness on September 13, 2021. He was born on July 4, 1933, in Bristol, CT and was raised lovingly by Fanny and Paul Lund in Kensington, CT. He graduated from Berlin High School in 1951 and went into the army, serving in the Military Police. In 1954 he began a...
Robert M. Rodriguez
Sep 9, 2021
Robert M. Rodriguez, 33, of New Britain passed away peacefully with his family by his side on September 9, 2021, after a hard-fought battle for his life in the ICU. We are truly devastated by this loss and were completely unprepared, but we were fortunate to have been with him during his transition out of this world.
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Dennis R. Siwik
Sep 4, 2021
Dennis Ronald Siwik, 67, of New Britain, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021 as a result of a motorcycle accident.
Born in New Britain, he was a lifelong resident and well known in the community. Dennis was a graduate of New Britain High School and attended trade school. He was the former owner of L&J...
Andrew D. Meeker
Sep 3, 2021
Andrew David Meeker, 33, of Farmington, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 3, 2021.
Born in New Britain, Andrew was the son of Edward “Chip” Meeker and Cynthia “Cindy” (Sandstrom) Meeker of Newington. Andrew graduated from Newington High School in 2006 before attending North Park University. After taking classes for 2 years, Andrew interned as...
Miriam Theresa Cabrera
Sep 1, 2021
It is time to celebrate the life of Miriam Theresa Cabrera, of Midddletown, CT, who peacefully passed away on September 1st, 2021.
Miriam was born in the village of Santurce in San Juan, Puerto Rico on October 30th, 1957. Miriam's life partner of 40 years, and father of her children, Charles G. Rodriguez, she met in Long...
Teresa P. Haddock
Aug 25, 2021
NEWINGTON, CT and HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC: Teresa P. Haddock, 86, was born in Lima, Peru in 1934. She entered Heaven’s gates on August 25, 2021. She loved travelling internationally, and enjoyed her house in Peru, and her beachfront condominium on Hilton Head Island, SC, where she retired to in the early 1990s. She enjoyed playing Bingo and tennis...
Alan John Laviana
Aug 17, 2021
Alan John Laviana, 71, of Avon, Connecticut, passed away on August 17, 2021. Alan lived a full and warm life and will be fondly remembered and sorely missed. Alan completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering at Central Connecticut State University. After many years working throughout Connecticut and transitioning over to the aerospace realm, Alan retired from...
Robert S. Johnson, Sr.
Aug 13, 2021
Robert (Bob) S. Johnson, Sr., 96 of New Britain passed away peacefully on Friday, August 13, 2021. He was born on November 3, 1924 in Augusta, Georgia to the late Hilda Nash Martin and Stephen Johnson. He moved to Connecticut at the age of 16 and enlisted in the Army Air Corps 42nd Division. A proud veteran of WWII,...
John A. Amodio
Aug 8, 2021
John Anthony Amodio, born Giovanni Antonio Amodio, passed away peacefully in his home in Bonita Springs, FL on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at 100 years old, 26 days shy of his 101 st birthday. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 72 years, Emma Angeli Amodio of Bonita Springs, FL, his two daughters, Debra...
Doris Ann Bowden
Aug 6, 2021
A TIME TO BE BORN
Doris Ann Bowden was born December 22, 1953 to Mr. Herbert & Mother Addie L. Brown in Richmond, VA. She was the oldest of three siblings. In her early years, she and her family migrated to Connecticut. She received her education in the New Britain School System. In 1972, Doris...
Jose Antonio Cruz
Aug 5, 2021
Jose Antonio Cruz, 47, of New Britain, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.
Born in New Britain, he was a lifelong resident and was a member of the Pentecostal church. Jose enjoyed remote control cars and was a diehard New England Patriots fan.
Surviving are...
Auria Ramos
Aug 5, 2021
Auria Ramos born October 15, 1950 (70 years old) of New Britain peacefully passed away on Thursday August 5, 2021 at her home.
Calling hours and funeral service will be held on Monday, August 9th from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 South Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051. A prayer service will be...
Louise Elna Harlow
Aug 2, 2021
Louise (Johnson) Harlow, 82, of Higganum, originally of Newington, passed away on August 2, 2021 at home after a brief battle with cancer. She was the daughter of Gunnard and Elsie (Melander) Johnson; a former member of Bethany Covenant Church (New Britain); a graduate of Newington High School and North Park College (Chicago); a former resident of Carlisle, MA,...
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