Obituaries

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,...

Mar 4, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lorraine (Dube) Vereneau.  Lorraine passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at the age of 87 and was the widow of Armand A. “Pete” Vereneau.

Born in Biddeford, ME, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Georgianna (Valliere) Dube.  Lorraine was a New Britain...

Mar 2, 2021

Jan “Janny” Bijas, 64, of Aiken, SC passed away on Tuesday, March 2 nd , 2021 of heart complications. He was the beloved son of Joseph and Irene Bijas of Kensington, CT.  He was raised in New Britain and Kensington, CT and was a graduate of Berlin High School and Manchester Community College.

In 1981, Jan left...

Feb 26, 2021

Montaye Mitchell, 44, of New Britain, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021.  Born in New Britain, he was a New Britain resident most of his life.  He was employed by Amazon.

Surviving are two daughters, Montaja Mitchell and Mya Mitchell; two sisters, Chimere Mitchell and Kenitra Johnson, two grandchildren, Jayden and Mia; several aunts, uncles...

Feb 24, 2021

John Rubino, 93, of New Britain, loving husband of the late Isabella (Loschiavo) Rubino, passed away at home on February 24, 2021.

Born on June 5, 1927 in Sant’Onofrio, Province of Vibo Valentia, Italy, he was the son of the late Giovanni and Maria Domenica (Defina) Rubino.  John was a New Britain resident for over 60 years...

Feb 20, 2021

Modesta Rodriguez, 82, of Detroit, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home, Saturday, February 20, 2021.   Modesta, was born June 15, 1938, in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico.  Modesta, was pre-deceased by her beloved husband Bienvenido Rodriguez of 54 years.  She was the daughter of the late Petra Font and Juan Rodriguez.  She lived in New Britain, Conn., later moving...

Feb 18, 2021

Ana L. Saavedra, 73, of Kissimmee, FL, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 at Advent Health in Orlando, FL. She was the widow of Efrain Saavedra who died in 2008.

Born in Ponce, PR, she was the daughter of the late Salvador Garcia Vargas and Josefa Hernandez Sanchez. Ana was a long time New Britain resident...

Feb 16, 2021

Randal (Randy) Gerlander of Tolland, died Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at his home. He was born in Hartford, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee A. Gerlander, and was a resident of Tolland for the past 53 years. He is survived by his father, Lee Gerlander; brother, Todd Gerlander; sister, Kristin Gerlander; and several aunts and uncles.

Randy...

Jan 31, 2021

Aspasea “Bessie” (Morris) Tierney, 93, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2021.  She was born in Meriden, but moved to New Britain as a child and remained a lifelong resident of the city.  She was the daughter of the late John James Morris and Katharine (Kalotsoglou) Morris.  She was a graduate of New Britain High School and worked at...

Jan 21, 2021

Nancy Rivero, 78, beloved widow of Manuel Rivero of New Britain, Conn., passed away on January 21, 2021. Nancy was born on August 26, 1942 in Los Arabos Matanzas Cuba, daughter of the late Manuel Diaz and Lucia Rodriguez. Nancy came to the United States with her handsome husband, Manuel, and resided in New Britain for more than 60...

Jan 21, 2021

On Thursday, January 21, 2021, Raymond “Ray” B. Bechard of New Britain, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Hospital of Central Connecticut at the age of 95. Ray was the son of the late Alphonse and Laura (Gagnon) Bechard and was the loving husband of Louise (Huber Franck) Bechard. Ray was born on February 7,...

Jan 20, 2021

William J. Urbinati, 95, of Bristol, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2021 at Bristol Hospital surrounded by loving family members. Bill was born in West Hartford, the son of Mafalda and Bruno Rossi.

Raised in Litchfield most of his younger years, Bill joined the Marines in 1943 and became a member of the 4 th Marine...

Jan 19, 2021

Stella Frasca, 86 years old, of West Hartford, CT passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 in Farmington, CT. She was predeceased by her loving husband Natale Frasca.

Born in Gioiosa Ionica, Calabria, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Francesco Fuda and Maria Theresa (Mesite) Fuda.  Stella was a West Hartford resident for the past...

Jan 16, 2021

Jesus J. Esparra, 85, of New Britain, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.  He was the widower of Olga (Davila) Esparra.

Born in Puerto Rico, he was a New Britain resident for over 55 years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War.  Jesus was...