Obituaries

Oct 31, 2021

Janet Murphy Barrett, 76, of Pfafftown, NC passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021 at her home with family by her side.  She was born August 30, 1945 in New Britain, CT, she was one of fifteen children to the late Freeman and Esther (Davidson) Murphy.  Janet graduated from New Britain Senior High School, class of 1964, and retired from...

Oct 24, 2021

Harry R. Carling, 74, of Berlin, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021.

Born on November 3rd, 1946 in New Britain, CT, he was the son of the late Harry and Mary (Grassi) Carling. Harry graduated from Berlin High School in 1964. He married the love of his life, Lorraine Carling, on May 21, 1966 and moved...

Oct 18, 2021

Sebastiano "Sebby" Giarratana, 84, of New Britain, passed away on October 18, 2021. He was a loving husband for 56 years to Josephine "Pinuccia" Giarratana. Sebastiano was born in Floridia, Sicily on March 14, 1937 to the late Salvatore Giarratana and Concetta (InDomenico) Giarratana.

Sebastiano is survived by his loving son, Salvatore Giarratana, and daughter-in-law, Karleen Giarratana...

Oct 16, 2021

Henry Joseph Nowik Jr., 67, of Newington, husband of Christine Nowik, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 after a brief illness.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Henry Joseph Nowik and Katherine (Smith) Nowik.  Henry was a New Britain resident before moving to Newington nineteen years ago.  He was employed in...

Oct 15, 2021

Pablo Cruz Leon, age 68, of Villalba, Puerto Rico, passed away on October 15, 2021 at Grandview Rehabilitation and Healthcare in New Britain, Connecticut.

Born on February 19, 1958 in Villalba, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Santos Cruz and Leonor Leon.

Pablo enjoyed wood working, drawing, fishing and being with his...

Oct 6, 2021

Jose Antonio Jusino, 65 was born in Brooklyn, New York but spent most of his childhood in San German, Puerto Rico. He resided in Jacksonville, Florida at the time of his death. Prior to his move to Jacksonville, he lived in New Britain for over two decades. He was predeceased by his wife Carmen Iris Velazquez-Jusino, mother Dominga Vega...

Oct 6, 2021

Michael Eugene Chambers, 63, of New Britain, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.

Born in Massena, NY, he was the son of the late Howard and Yvonne (Martin) Chambers.  Michael was a U.S. Marine Veteran.  He was employed as a home improvement contractor.

Surviving are...

Oct 5, 2021

Nyla Bello, beloved infant daughter of Elias Ivan Bello and Becky Marie Arroyo of New Britain, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021.

In addition to her parents, Nyla is survived by her grandparents, Jose Bello, Luz Bracetti, Jason Bracetti, Maria Ocasio and Pedro Mercado; and her aunts and uncles, Jayleen Bracetti, William Bracetti, Jaiden Bello, Izaiah...

Oct 4, 2021

Melvin A. Kline, 62, of Waterbury CT, passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct 4, 2021. Born in New Britain on April, 16, 1959, he was the son of Gladys (Kline) Gainey of New Britain and the late Charles Kline.  Melvin was a New Britain resident most of his life attended McCullough Temple in New Britain and Redeemer AME Zion...

Oct 1, 2021

Lorena G. Rose, age 66, passed away October 1, 2021.  She was born in Southington, CT, but resided in New Britain most of her life.  She leaves behind her loving husband (Eddie Rose).  She was predeceased by her mother (Kathleen Gorneault), father (Ron Lewis), and grandson (Malek Rose).  She also leaves behind a sister (Susan Johnsey).  She is survived...

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Sep 28, 2021

Kenneth J. Pina, 77, of New Britain, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 28, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.  Born in New Britain on Nov. 14, 1943, and was the son of the late John and Lena Pina.  He was a member of St. Jerome Church.

Kenneth cherished spending time with his family.  He was...

Sep 27, 2021

Sally M. (Backiel, Salomeja) Benson of New Britain, who was born January 22, 1925, began her journey home to the Lord on Monday, Sept. 27, 2021.  She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.  She will meet her husband, Philmore E. Benson, and daughter, Nancy Daoust in her new home who both left her too soon....

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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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