Obituaries

Dec 6, 2020

Maribel Velasquez, 54, of New Britain, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020.

She was born in San German, Puerto Rico. Maribel was a New Britain resident for 51 years and attended Stanley Memorial Fountain of Life Church.   She enjoyed worshipping and being in God’s presence.  She loved him with all her heart and...

Dec 2, 2020

Lori Ann Skinner, 47, of Berlin, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 at Hartford Hospital.

Born in New Britain, she was a resident of Berlin.  Lori was employed as a Training Manager for Quadient, Inc. of Milford for over ten years.  She was a member of Greater Hartford 4-H since middle school, attending the 4-H camp...

Nov 20, 2020

Richard William DeMay, 87, of Southington, died Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 at home.  He was the widow of Eleanor DeMay who died in 1999 and Dorothy DeMay who died earlier this year.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Donald Monroe DeMay and Frieda (Gugel) DeMay.  Richard was a former resident of Farmington...

Nov 15, 2020

Luis Burgos, 62, of New Britain, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020 at Autumn Lake Healthcare in New Britain.

Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Santo Burgos and Aida Rosa Aviles.  Luis was a New Britain resident over 27 years and was a member of St. Mary Church.  He was formerly...

Nov 13, 2020

William Edward Hintz, 97, of New Britain, passed away on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.  He was the husband of the late Gertrude (Stephenson) Hintz.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Gustave and Emma (Maron) Hintz. William proudly served during World War II as...

Nov 13, 2020

On Friday, November 13, 2020, Pedro P. Rosado, 87, of New Britain, passed away peacefully and joined his beloved wife Zenovia “Sandy”. Throughout their 67-years of marriage, they became inseparable as they built a beautiful life together full of memories, adventures and life lessons that were passed down to generations of loved...

Nov 11, 2020

Robert Ronald Kasiski, 83, of Kensington, husband of Joy Kasiski, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Charles and Anna (Danko) Kasiski.  Robert was a U.S. Army Veteran.  He lived in Kensington most of his life and was formerly employed as a tractor trailer driver for...

Nov 7, 2020

Joseph Robert Panfile, 35, of West Hartford, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020 at 10 AM at St. Patrick - St Anthony Church, 285 Church St., Hartford.  Due to the corona virus restrictions, face masks and social distancing will be required.  Burial will be...

Nov 6, 2020

Anne Marie (Guarino) Perno Brett, 88, of Newington, passed away on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 at the Jefferson House in Newington.  She was the widow of Charles Brett.

Born on Sept. 20, 1932 in Boston MA, she was the daughter of the late Carlo and Lucia Guarino.  Anne was a long time Newington resident and was formerly...

Nov 2, 2020

Rosaura Jimenez, 90, of New Britain, passed away on Monday, Nov. 2, 2020 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.  She was the widow of Agapito Ruiz.

Born in San German, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Juan Jimenez Santana and Maria Luisa Santana.   She was a New Britain resident since 1970....

Nov 1, 2020

Amy Arnett, 33, of New Britain, died unexpected on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.  Born in New Britain she was the daughter of June Arnett of New Britain and the late Walter Arnett.  Amy was a life-long New Britain resident.

Surviving are her mother, June (Dean) Arnett; four children, Jayden, London, Nevaeh, and Phynix; her sister, Holly Arnett;...

Nov 1, 2020

Irene Ann Glatz, 83, formerly of New Britain, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.  She was the widow of Warren Glatz.

Born January 10, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Helen & Peter Kardokas.  Irene was baptized, received her First Communion, was confirmed and married at St. Andrew Catholic Church in New Britain.  She...

Oct 31, 2020

Harry M. Ciandella, 98, of New Britain, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at Autumn Lake Healthcare in New Britain.

Born in Bristol, he was the son of the late Dominick Andrea Ciandella and Pasqualina (DiBaise) Ciandella.  Harry was a New Britain resident most of his life.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War...

Oct 30, 2020

Steven Louis Betz of Simsbury, CT passed away October 30, 2020 after a brief illness while hospitalized at the John Dempsey Medical Facility in Farmington, CT.

Steve was born November 7, 1951 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the third child of four to John (Jack) and Dorothy Hendrixson Betz.  The Betz family re-settled in the village of Tariffville in...

Oct 28, 2020

John Stephen Fusco, 60, of New Britain passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late John and Juliette (Damiano) Fusco. John loved going to the beach and cooking for his family, his specialty was chicken marsala. He was a motorcycle enthusiast and avid sports fan.

Oct 22, 2020

Eric Jose Figueroa was born on May 27, 1994, in Hartford, Ct. He was 26 years old. He is survived by his mother, Antonia Gomez, and his father, Jose Figueroa. He leaves behind four sisters and 4 brothers, Edgardo Ocasio, Antonia Ocasio, Angelita Santiago, Jesus Ocasio, Jose Luis Figueroa, Abigail Figueroa, Joshua Figueroa and Gloria Caraballo. He...

Oct 13, 2020

Lucy (Pehlivanian) Shabazian, 99 years old died peacefully at home on Tuesday, Oct 13, 2020  surrounded by her loving family.

She was a native of Hartford, CT and a graduate of Hartford Public High School.  She worked at Grey Manufacturing until her marriage to Joseph I. Shabazian in 1950 when she moved to New Britain and later...

Oct 12, 2020

Judy Dorn-Lee Ortiz, 51, of Plainville, wife of Anthony Ortiz, passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 12, 2020 at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Malcolm and Cheryl Ciccolella.  Judy was a New Britain resident before moving to Plainville four years ago.  She was formerly employed...

Oct 12, 2020

Amelia (Jimenez) Cales, 73, of New Britain, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Oct. 12, 2020 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain with her daughter by her side.

Born in San German, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Juan Jimenez and Maria Luisa Santana.  Amelia was a New Britain resident since 1970...

Oct 7, 2020

Lorraine Carling, 75, of Berlin, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020.

Born on August 25, 1945 in New Britain, CT, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Florence (Pas) Gelmini.  Lorraine graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School in 1963.  She married the love of her life, Harry Carling, on May 21, 1966 and...