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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Manuel Rivero
Jul 24, 2020
Manuel Rivero, 81, beloved husband of Nancy Rivero of New Britain, Conn., passed away peacefully at home on July 24, 2020. Manuel was born Sept. 26, 1938 in Los Arabos, Matanzas Cuba son of the late Camilo and Ramona Ruiz Rivero. Manuel came to the United States with his beautiful wife, Nancy and resided in New Britain for 60...
Jovino Rodriguez
Jul 21, 2020
Jovino Rodriguez, 76, of New Britain, passed away on July 21, 2020 at Bristol Hospital. Jovino was born on January 28, 1944 in Puerto Rico to Gonzalo Rodriguez and Francisca Rivera.
Jovino was a very beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He was a great man to his family and everyone that knew him. He would...
Jacques A. Berberian
Jul 17, 2020
Jacques A. Berberian, 75, of Bolton formerly of New Britain, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020. Jacques was born in Lyon, France to the late Nichan and Nevart (Dikranian) Berberian. He moved to the United States at age 16. He proudly served as a US Marine during the Vietnam War with an honorable discharge and receiving the Purple...
Brien James Gaffney
Jul 17, 2020
Brien James Gaffney of Middletown, CT, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020 at the age of fifty-nine after a short illness. He was born on January 27, 1961, in New Britain, CT. Brien was the son of Fayne Gaffney of Kensington, and the late James C. Gaffney. He leaves behind his longstanding significant other, Deborah Graham of Middletown,...
Tiago Carlos Senna
Jul 17, 2020
Tiago Carlos Senna passed away peacefully on July 17, 2020 after a brief illness at the age of 67. Son of Claude R. Monteiro and Charlotte Senna Monteiro, he was born in Brava, Cape Verde Island, Portugal. Tiago immigrated to the United States in 1948 and was a graduate of Plainville High School’s class of 1962. He proudly served...
Sharron Amenta Blancato
Jul 9, 2020
Sharron Amenta Blancato 73, passed away peacefully due to complications from COVID 19 on Thursday July 9th, with her loving family by her side.
Sharron was a beautiful soul who was loved by so many, and whose strength and compassion were admired. She was an extremely courageous and generous woman who gave endlessly of her time and...
