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Jeanne Ellen Mirliani

Jeanne Ellen Mirliani

Oct 6, 2020

Jeanne Ellen Mirliani, 94, of Farmington, went home to Jesus on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020 at the University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington.

Jeanne was born to Arthur and Ellen (Swanson) Matson on August 15, 1926. Jeanne grew up and worked in Plainville where she met her husband and love of her life, Samuel Mirliani. They...

John Henry West

John Henry West

Sep 30, 2020

John Henry West, 100, of Bloomfield, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020.  He was the widower of Mattie May West.

Born in Aiken, SC, he was the son of the late John and Beulah (Smith) West.  John attended schools in Florida and was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. John lived...

Mary Elizabeth Mercier

Mary Elizabeth Mercier

Sep 22, 2020

On Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020, Mary Elizabeth Mercier (Borysewicz) unexpectedly passed away. Marybeth was born on November 18, 1958 in New Britain, CT. She is predeceased by her parents Frank and Barbara Borysewicz (Abramowicz) and siblings Paula and Robert Borysewicz. She leaves behind her loving husband, Mark S. Mercier, a son Mark F. Mercier both of New Britain, as...

Jack Carrabino

Jack Carrabino

Sep 22, 2020

Jack Carrabino, 76, of Newington, formerly of New Britain, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away peacefully with his family by side on Tuesday, September 22nd.  He was born on December 4, 1943 in Floridia, Province of Siracusa, Sicily to the late Salvatore and Salvatrice Carrabino and migrated to the United States with his parents and siblings...

Dr. William P. Candelori

Dr. William P. Candelori

Sep 19, 2020

Dr. William P. Candelori, 76, of New Britain, “The Candy Man”, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Sept. 19, 2020.

He was born in New Britain and was a lifelong resident. He was a former State Representative and School Psychologist. He was a past chairman of the Mattabasett District.

Surviving are his loving wife, Shirley...

Stevan Timothy Rosado

Stevan Timothy Rosado

Sep 17, 2020

On September 17 th 2020, Stevan Timothy Rosado tragically passed away, at only 40 years old. He is now with his deceased parents Francisco P. Rosado Sr. and Norma Iris Ortiz Rosado.

He leaves behind two children, Juan Rosado and Anayeli Rosado; two brothers, Francisco Rosado Jr. and Billy Rosado; his nieces, Elizabeth Rosado, Kayla Rosado and...

Arthur A. Bartley, Sr.

Arthur A. Bartley, Sr.

Sep 14, 2020

Arthur A. Bartley, Sr., 90, of New Britain, passed away on Monday, Sept. 14, 2020 at Bel-Air Manor in Newington.  He was the widower of Barbara (McCurry) Bartley who passed away on Nov. 13, 2010.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Arthur and Emily (Schlotterbeck) Bartley.  Arthur was a U.S. Marine Veteran...

Sophie Rose Valeriano

Sophie Rose Valeriano

Sep 12, 2020

Sophie Rose Valeriano, 96, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2020.  Born in New Britain on May 3, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Rose (Sarra) Valeriano.

Sophie worked as an inspector at General Electric in Plainville for many years.  She was also a member of St. Jerome Church.

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Johnny Woods

Johnny Woods

Sep 10, 2020

Johnny Woods, 82, a life-long resident of New Britain, CT died Thursday, September 10, 2020 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut.  Johnny joined the army to serve during the Korean War and traveled the world.  He retired from the Fafnir Bearings Company.

Johnny is survived by his daughter, Tracy Woods of Korea; grandson, Joshua White of Meriden;...

Lydia Gertrude Fawcett

Lydia Gertrude Fawcett

Sep 10, 2020

Lydia Gertrude Fawcett, 79, of New Britain, went home to be with the Lord on September 10, 2020.  She was born in Wilmington, DE on April 12, 1941 to the late William and Hester Massado.

Lydia grew up and attended public schools in Delaware where she was often seen with her cousin Dolly and friend Evelyn.  They...

Michael Thomas Sztaba

Michael Thomas Sztaba

Sep 8, 2020

On September 8, 2020, God called another Marine home.  Michael Thomas Sztaba, 73, of Berlin, husband of Karen Stephens Sztaba, passed away at his home after a long illness.

Those who knew him, know he was living proof of the saying “Once a Marine, Always a Marine.”  He was tough, but had a huge heart.  He was...

John A. Moore

John A. Moore

Sep 6, 2020

John A. Moore, the son of the late James and Lilly Mae (Clark) Moore, was born in Tupelo, MS on March 31, 1941.  He departed this life on September 6, 2020 at Southbridge Rehab Center in Southbridge, MA.  John worked at North and Judd as a machine operator.  He enjoyed repairing and rebuilding cars.  He loved watching Western movies,...

Emelda A. Rogers

Emelda A. Rogers

Aug 29, 2020

Emelda A. Rogers, 85, of New Britain, CT, died peacefully at home on Saturday, August 29th, 2020.  Originally from St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Emelda was a long-time resident of New Britain and lived there for more than thirty years.

Emelda is survived by her daughter Heidi Rogers of Chicago, IL; brother Winston Rogers of Bloomfield, CT;...

Leo G. Bichunsky

Leo G. Bichunsky

Aug 18, 2020

Leo G. Bichunsky, 86 of Wallingford, CT passed away on August 18, 2020. He was born in Meriden, CT on December 3 rd , 1933.

Leo is survived by his wife Myrna the love of his life for 62 years; his daughter Ellen Bobrow and her husband Scott of Wethersfield; his son Marc Harris of Montana; and...

Clara Elizabeth Soito

Clara Elizabeth Soito

Aug 16, 2020

Clara Elizabeth Soito, one of the most beautiful souls created, quietly went to join other family members in God’s presence on August 16, 2020.  She brought her own special spark to life and was an expert at putting a smile on the face of those around her whether child or adult.  She blessed her family and friends and she...

Randy Cales

Randy Cales

Aug 14, 2020

Randy Cales, 49, of New Britain, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Aug. 14, 2020.  Born in New Britain, he was a life-long resident.

Surviving are his mother, Amelia (Jimenez) Cales; his sister, Rebecca Cales; his daughter, Ava Hope Cales; a niece and nephews, Alexis Cales, Anthony Cales, Sincere Jimenez, and Kevin Wiktorek; and three grandnephews, Hayden Dawkins,...

Peter A. Galazan

Peter A. Galazan

Aug 14, 2020

Peter Anton Galazan passed away at the Hospital of Central Connecticut on Friday, August 14, 2020.  He was 96 years old.  He was loved and cherished by his family and dear friends.  He was born in the Ukraine in 1923.  He spent much of his youth, teenage years and early adult life escaping and working to survive extreme poverty,...

Gaetano Dimatteo

Gaetano Dimatteo

Aug 12, 2020

Gaetano DiMatteo (89), of Kensington, Connecticut, entered into heaven surrounded by his loving family on August 12, 2020.

Born on August 29, 1930 in Guardia Lombardi, Avellino, Italy, he came to the United States at 32 years of age. He resided in Elizabeth, New Jersey before moving to New Britain, Connecticut, and in 1998, he made his...

Julian Martinez

Julian Martinez

Aug 6, 2020

Julian Martinez, 70, of New Britain, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020 at home.  Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Jose Martinez and Maria (Zayas) Martinez.  Julian was a New Britain resident since 1967 and was a member of St. Mary Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Elizabeth Martinez and Janet...

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