Obituaries

May 9, 2021

David Raul Cardozo, 84, of New Britain, husband of Adelaide Cardozo, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at the Hospital of Central CT.

Born in Mexico, he was the son of the late David Cardozo and Emilia (Arispe) Cardozo.  David was a New Britain resident for over 50 years and was formerly employed at New Britain...

May 5, 2021

Emrick Prestash was born November 11, 1923 and died May 5, 2021 at age 97 of natural causes.

Born in New Britain to Stephen and Catherine (Bonchak) Prestash, he was the seventh of eight children.  Emrick went to work at Corbin Manufacturing after graduating from High School in 1942.  He entered the Army in 1943 and served...

May 1, 2021

Luisa (Simeone) Vento, of New Britain entered into eternal rest at home peacefully on May 1, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born June 21, 1928 in New Britain, was raised in Spigno Saturnia, Italy.  She married Aurelio, on October 24, 1945, and they returned to Connecticut to start a new life and raise a...

May 1, 2021

Angela “Lella” Angileri, resident of New Britain Connecticut, passed away on May 1, 2021, at the age of 78, after a lengthy battle caused by a unique physical condition. Ironically, it is this very condition that set Angela apart from others and drew people to her beautiful and loving nature.

Angela was born in Marsala Sicily on...

Apr 30, 2021

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Apr 25, 2021

Jose Luis Rodriguez, 59, returned to his heavenly home on April 25, 2021. Jose’s firm belief in God supported him in his struggles and ultimately gave him peace.

Jose was a protector at heart! He was a charismatic, vibrant, and an optimistic man that was extremely talented and fashionable. Jose enjoyed drawing, cooking, exercising, baking, and he...

Apr 24, 2021

Angelo Pascuzzi, 60, of Westerly, RI and New Britain, CT passed away on Saturday April 24, 2021 tragically in a motorcycle accident. He was born on September 29, 1960 in New Britain, CT to Josephine Pascuzzi and the late Paul Pascuzzi. Angelo was a successful contractor and businessman who knew how to work hard and play hard. He was...

Apr 17, 2021

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Apr 14, 2021

Macolvine “Vennie” Langley, 61, from New Britain by way of Georgetown, S.C., died on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. He was born on May 6, 1960.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife...

Apr 6, 2021

Joan Elizabeth Buck, 72, of New Britain passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at home.  She was the wife of Lawrence H. Buck.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Dornfeld.  Joan was a New Britain resident most of her life and was a member of Divine Providence Parish,...

Mar 31, 2021

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Mar 31, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edith Marie (Larco) Vaccariello, 91, on March 31, 2021, into eternal rest, with her family by her side.

Edith, a long-time resident of New Britain, is the daughter of the late  Domenico and Carmela (Gagliardi) Larco.

Highlighting mom’s life, she loved to cook, sew...

Mar 23, 2021

Austin Joseph McGuigan, passed away peacefully on March 23 at home in Columbia at the age of 77 surrounded by his loving family.  God has called him home to join his beautiful daughter M. Erin McGuigan Parker and his mother, Mary Ellen “Ma” McGuigan.  Austin is survived by his wonderful wife of 53 years, Joan McGuigan, his daughter Kerry...

Mar 23, 2021

Kathleen (Kathy) Gustavson (Linn), 73, left this earth to her heavenly home on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.  Kathy was born December 17, 1947, in New Britain, Connecticut.  She was the daughter to the late Barbara P. Linn, of Vernon, Connecticut and Edward F. Linn, of Rocky Hill, Connecticut.  She attended St. Mary’s...

Mar 18, 2021

The world lost a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, and cherished friend to many.  Lilia Villareal Bittler, of Stamford, CT died peacefully on March 18, 2021.

Lilia was born on February 12, 1920 in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines.  She was one of the founders of the Women Lawyers of the Philippines, a university professor for law,...

Mar 16, 2021

Luz Palmira Garcia, 81, of New Britain, CT, was born on February 12, 1940 in Peñuelas, Puerto Rico.  She was peacefully called to be with the Lord on March 16, 2021.  Luz was predeceased by her loving husband, Ebu Israel Garcia and her son, Elliot I. Garcia, Jr.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and...

Mar 14, 2021

Joseph F. Fusco, 53, of New Britain, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late John and Juliette (Damiano) Fusco. Joseph was a lifelong New Britain resident and was a member of St. Joseph Church. He worked in...

Mar 13, 2021

Rita Ann Agritelly, 82, of New Britain, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021 after battling dementia.  She is survived by her husband, Thomas Agritelly, two daughters, Ellen Liebler of New Britain and Victoria Beckman of Maine; a son, Chris Agritelly; eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; a sister Theresa of Florida; a brother-in-law; a sister-in-law; many nieces and nephews.

Mar 7, 2021

Julio Marcano, 82, of Hartford, died Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Sheriden Woods in Bristol.  Born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, he was a long time Hartford resident and was an avid New York Yankees baseball fan.

Surviving are four sons, Julio Marcano, Jose Marcano, Jorge Marcano, and Jamie Marcano; a sister Lidia Marcano; his grandchildren, Xavier Marcano,...