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Carlos Collazo Jr.
Jan 12, 2021
Carlos Collazo Jr., 64, of Newington, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 12, 2021.
Born in New York, NY, he was the son of the late Carlos Collazo Sr. and Josefina Miranda. Carlos was a U.S. Army Infantry Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was employed as a licensed plumber and was the owner of Carlos Handyman...
Marcia T. Pawloski
Jan 9, 2021
Marcia T. Pawloski, 68, of New Britain passed away on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021 at Hartford Hospital.
Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Ada (Batelli) Bonola. Marcia was a New Britain resident most of her life and was formerly employed as a paraprofessional for the New Britain school system. Her...
Georgianne Davidson Pollowitz
Dec 31, 2020
I didn’t want this to be just another obituary listing the accomplishments of the deceased and their service to the community. I could provide an endless list of the civic awards my mother received, the boards she chaired and how my mom as a teacher was a lifelong advocate for education and helping to better the lives of children...
Swen E. Gustafson, Jr.
Dec 30, 2020
Swen Ewald Gustafson, Jr., age 92, passed away on December 30, 2020 in Middletown, CT, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was married to Barbara (nee Johnson) Gustafson for 68 years. Swen, a long-time resident of Swanzey NH, leaves behind three children, Steven and his wife Cindy of Swanzey, NH, Deborah of Needham, MA, and Thomas and...
Helen M. Roby
Dec 30, 2020
Helen M. (Gomes) Roby, wife of the late Charles J. Roby, Sr. died on December 30 due to complications from Covid-19. Born in 1923 to Avelino and Emma Gomes in Middleboro, Mass., Helen was the second oldest of 9 children and the oldest daughter. From those earliest days helping raise her siblings, Helen was our family matriarch and caregiver...
Wesley L. Schneider
Dec 28, 2020
Wesley Schneider died on December 28, at UF Health Shands Hospital from complications of COVID 19.
Born in New Britain, Connecticut, Wes was a lifelong Lutheran, attending First Lutheran Church in New Britain, CT, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Harwich, MA and Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Gainesville, FL. It was at First Lutheran, he attended Sunday School,...
Valerian J. Piera Jr.
Dec 28, 2020
Valerian J. Piera Jr (Val), 83, of Middletown, passed away on Monday, Dec. 28, 2020 at Hartford Hospital.
Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Valerian James Piera and Lucy (Uccello) Piera. Val was a proud Veteran of the United States Navy. He grew up and lived in New Britain before moving to...
Kathleen Joyce Kopycinski
Dec 27, 2020
Kathleen Joyce Kopycinski, 76, of New Britain, wife of Raymond Kopycinski, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.
Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Toney Herman and Florence (Murawski) Herman. She was a lifelong New Britain resident and was a graduate of New...
Joseph F. Brigandi
Dec 27, 2020
Joseph Frank Brigandi (Joe), 79, of Kensington, husband of Barbara Brigandi, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain, CT.
Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Charles Stoetzner Brigandi and Helen (Gorecki) Brigandi. Joe was a New Britain resident before moving to Kensington in...
Francisco Camacho
Dec 27, 2020
Francisco Camacho, 82, of New Britain passed away on Dec. 27, 2020 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. He was the husband of the late Carmen (Perez) Camacho.
Born in Lajas, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Eusebio Camacho and Candida Hernandez. Francisco was a New Britain resident for over 60...
Pantelis Vastakis
Dec 23, 2020
Pantelis Vastakis, 80, of New Britain, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.
Born in Evrytania, Greece, he was the son of Stavros and Maria Vastakis. Every year, Pantelis loved visiting and spending time in his village, Doliana. He was a New Britain resident for over 50 years...
Daniel J. Roy
Dec 23, 2020
Daniel J. Roy, 71, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford. He was the beloved husband for 50 years of Michele Roy.
Born in Canada, he was the son of the late Roger Roy and Georgette (Boutin) Roy. Daniel was a New Britain resident most of his...
William Reyes
Dec 21, 2020
William “Willy” Reyes passed away unexpectedly at Home December 21, 2020. Born to Julio Reyes and the late Marina Irizarry in New Britain, CT on April 5, 1963. Willy was an entrepreneur who wore his heart on his shoulder and enjoyed a passion for family and friends as well as fishing and automotive.
He is survived by...
Nancy E. Sager
Dec 18, 2020
Nancy E. Sager, 87, a former long time resident of Farmington, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2020 at Covenant Living in Cromwell, CT. She was the wife of Ralph L. Sager for 64 years, whom she met at summer camp as teenagers, and was the mother of three children.
Nancy was born in Arlington Ma., daughter...
Luz Gladys Rodriguez
Dec 18, 2020
L uz Gladys (Montalban) Rodriguez, 64, of Cromwell, widow of Horatio Rodriguez Jr., passed away peacefully Friday, December 18, 2020.
Born on July 28, 1956 in Hartford, CT, she was the daughter of the late Antonio Montalban and Luz Gladys (Cruz) Dones. She was a former New Britain resident before moving to Cromwell 30 years ago. Gladys...
Richard R. Knopf
Dec 17, 2020
Richard Robert Knopf, 88, of Kensington, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. He was the widower of Irene Knopf.
Born in Windsor, he was the son of the late Otto and Lydia (Renn) Knopf. He was a Kensington resident most of his life and was a...
Christopher Rinaldi
Dec 16, 2020
Christopher Rinaldi, 55, of Unionville, entered into eternal rest unexpectedly at his home.
He was born in New Britain, graduating from New Britain High School in 1983. He lived life every day with happiness and positivity. He was the kindest, generous, selfless, loving person a family could wish for. He loved writing poetry, taking walks with his...
Israel Gonzalez
Dec 12, 2020
Israel Gonzalez, 67, of New Britain, passed away at home on December 12, 2020.
Born on June 17, 1953 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Israel later moved to CT where he joined the US Army to serve his country. Israel loved to go fishing and hang out with his family. He considered his greatest accomplishment to be a...
Iris M. Luciano
Dec 9, 2020
Iris M. Luciano, 53, of New Britain, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. She was the widow of David Luciano.
Born in Puerto Rico, she was a New Britain resident for over 40 years. Iris was a member of St. Joachim Parish, St. Mary Church. She was...
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