Obituaries

Jun 19, 2025

Gino Peter Baroni, 91, of New Britain, Connecticut, beloved husband of Holly (Lyman) Baroni, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on June 19, 2025, after a brief battle with congestive heart failure. He was born on July 30, 1933, in New Britain, CT, a city he was very fond of and proudly called home his...

Jun 15, 2025

Markus Andrew Salinas, 27, of New Haven, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 15, 2025.  He was born in Bristol on October 2, 1997, and was the son of George Salinas and Kimberly Sadecki. Markus was a proud and dedicated union ironworker; he was a member of Iron Workers Union Local 424 out of New Haven. Markus had recently...

Jun 14, 2025

Daisy M. Kershaw departed this earthly life on Saturday, June 14, 2025. She was born to the late Lee Grant Neal and Pearl (Ashford) Neal on August 24, 1941 in Ridgeway, SC. She was educated in the Fairfield County Public Schools in Fairfield, SC.

Daisy worked at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in Southington, CT for many years...

Jun 10, 2025

Angelo DiMatteo, 71, of Kensington, Connecticut, entered into heaven surrounded by his loving family on June 10, 2025. Born on January 27, 1954 in Guardia Lombardi, Avellino, Italy, he immigrated to the United States as a child and resided in Elizabeth, New Jersey before moving to Connecticut with his family. Angelo spent much of his young adult life living...

Jun 8, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Juan Francisco Acevedo, age 52, of New Britain, Connecticut, who entered into eternal rest on June 8, 2025. Born on August 10, 1972, in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, Juan lived a life filled with love, laughter, and dedication to his family and community.

Juan was known for...

Jun 5, 2025

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Jun 4, 2025

Joyce Lucille Karpiej, age 83, of Farmington, CT passed away on June 4, 2025 at UConn John Dempsey Hospital after a brief illness.  Joyce was born on December 13, 1941 in New Britain, Connecticut to her parents Anthony and Frances (Masso) LaRosa, who were lifelong residents of New Britain.

She attended Central Connecticut State College and graduated...

Jun 4, 2025

Roxie G. Maljanian, 91, of Newington, CT passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Born in New Britain, CT, the second of three daughters to the late Shavarsh and Vartoohi (Pilibosian) Yessian (a survivor of the 1915 Genocide), she had immense pride in her Armenian heritage. Family life and social activities typically involved church responsibilities, events...

Jun 2, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Heidi Donovan—a loving Daughter, Mother, Sister, Aunt, and dear friend. Heidi left this world and her absence leaves a void in the lives of all who knew her.

She was predeceased by her beloved Father, Mark Jansen, and her Fiancé, Anthony Rivera—both of whom held sacred places in her...

May 30, 2025

Jose Manuel Rosado, 66, of Palmdale, CA, formerly of New Britain, CT, passed away on May 30, 2025 in California.

Born in Puerto Rico, he was a former New Britain resident before moving to California in 2004.  He was an alum of Central Connecticut State University with a Bachelors in Marketing and Business. Jose worked as a...

May 28, 2025

Norma Irizarry, 71, of New Britain, passed away at home on May 28, 2025. She leaves behind her beloved husband of 53 years, Heriberto Irizarry.  She was born in Adjuntas, PR on November 1, 1953 to the late Ramon and Blanca (Perez) Acevedo. Norma is predeceased by her first born Sandra Irizarry.

She enjoyed adult coloring, embroidery,...

May 18, 2025

Norman Paradis, 63, of New Britain passed away unexpectedly on May 18, 2025.  He was the son of the late Hattie (Guimond) and Felix Paradis Sr.

He is survived by his sister, Doris Dyer of Newington; three brothers, Alvo Paradis of Southington, Edgar Paradis of Bristol, and Victor Paradis of New Britain; and many nieces and nephews. ...

May 15, 2025

Evangelos K. Moutogiannis, 87, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 15, 2025.  He leaves behind his beloved wife of 61 years, Aspasia.

Born in Doliana, Greece on December 3, 1937, he was the son of the late Konstandinos and Efrosini (Vastaki) Moutogiannis. Evangelos emigrated to the US in 1970 with his wife and young children....

May 14, 2025

Arline H. Conger, 88, of Higganum, widow of Arthur H. Conger, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Midstate Medical Center in Meriden.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Elsie (Dalke) Heinzmann. Arline was an East Berlin resident before moving to Higganum in 1983.  She was formerly employed as...

May 14, 2025

Rocco "Ric" Anthony Ferrara, age 97, widower of Mary Rose Rivers passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on May 14, 2025.  Rocco was born on April 15, 1928 to the late Rocco and Catherine (Squillacote) Ferrara.  Rocco is predeceased by his sisters, Florence (Ferrara) DiDonna and Marie (Ferrara) DiDonna; brother, Joseph Ferrara; and his grandson,...

May 9, 2025

Dominic Michael Carlone Jr., 60, of Kensington, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2025.  He was the devoted husband of Lisa (Houle) Carlone for 32 years.

Dominic was born in New Britain, CT on February 8, 1965. He was the son of the late Dominic Carlone Sr. and Christine (Albani) Carlone. He graduated from...

May 2, 2025

Donald R. Seifel, Sr., of Farmington, Connecticut and formerly of New Britain, Wethersfield, Avon and Cromwell, Connecticut was taken home to his Lord and Savior on May 2, 2025.  He was predeceased by his beloved wife of fifty-one years, Marilyn as well as his parents, Albert and Henrietta Seifel, three brothers, Harold, Richard and Larry Seifel and his sister...

May 1, 2025

In Loving Memory of

Luis "Berto" Aponte Sr.

January 11, 1963 – May 1, 2025

Luis "Berto" Aponte Sr., a beloved father, brother, grandfather, and friend, passed away at home in Berlin, Connecticut, on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the age of 62.

Born and...

Apr 26, 2025

Pasqualina "Lee" (DiSabato) Giattino, 99, cherished wife of the late Leo D. Giattino, of Newington, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

Lee was born in Bagnoli Irpino, Province of Avellino, Italy on November 25, 1925. She was the daughter of master carpenter Vincenzo DiSabato and Theodosia (Patrone). She came to the United...

Apr 25, 2025

Rosa Julia Cruz Santana, 71, of New Britain and Puerto Rico, passed away on April 25, 2025 in Puerto Rico.  She was the beloved wife of Antonio Cruz with whom she was married for 53 years.

Born in San German, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Felipe Santana and Maria Rodriguez.  Rosa was a...