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Cruz Maria Escobales
May 28, 2020
Cruz Maria Escobales, 84, of Plainville, widow of the late Minervino Escobales, passed away Thursday, May 28th 2020 at her home in Plainville, CT. Cruz leaves behind her dear friend and close confidant, Mr. Ceasar Torres. Mr. Torres was a loving companion who has always shown a deep devotion towards caring for Cruz. She was the daughter of Isolina...
Irma Dejesus
May 25, 2020
Irma DeJesus, 80, of New Britain passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 25, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Demetrio DeJesus and Asuncion Ruberte. Irma was a New Britain resident for the past 45 years and was a member of St. Mary Church. She...
Maria Velasquez
May 23, 2020
Maria Velasquez, 76, of New Britain, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. Born in San German, Puerto Rico, she was a New Britain resident for over 50 years. She attended Higher Ground Christian Church in Bristol. Maria enjoyed reading the Bible early in the morning, listening to music, watching...
Grace P. Gallagher
May 22, 2020
Grace Patricia Gallagher, age 97, passed away peacefully Friday morning, May 22, 2020 in West Hartford, Connecticut.
She was born on November 26, 1922, in Southington, Connecticut, a daughter of the late Dominic and Marie Carmella (Mongillo) Tedesco.
Grace was preceded in death by her beloved husband William “Billy” Gallagher and siblings John J Tedesco,...
Mary Ann Bielinski
May 18, 2020
Mary Ann (Luppino) Bielinski peacefully passed away on May 18, 2020 of natural causes at the age of 91. She was the beloved wife of Steven (Steve) Bielinski, Jr who predeceased her in 2005 after 57 years of marriage. Born in New Britain CT in 1928, she was the daughter of the late Domenick and Cora (Fuschillo) Luppino. Steve...
Anthony J. Jack
May 16, 2020
Anthony “Uncle Tony” Jack, 45 years old of New Britain was tragically taken from this life on Saturday, May 16 th , 2020 in a motorcycle accident. Tony was a Behavior Specialist Assistant at Diloreto Magnet School for the Consolidated School District of New Britain. He was also a Supervisor at Hastings House for the Bridge Family Center. He...
Dorothy Cwikla
May 15, 2020
Dorothy Cwikla, 96, formerly of Kensington, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020 at Gardner Heights Healthcare Center in Shelton. She was the widow of Joseph Cwikla who died in 1972.
Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late George and Helen (Bogosian) Depoian. Dorothy was formerly employed at Fafnir Bearing Co. in New...
Glenn Vahlstrom
May 10, 2020
On Sunday, May 10, 2020, Glenn Vahlstrom went home to be with the Lord at the age of 84. Born on October 1, 1935, in New Britain, CT, he was the son of O. Edwin and Eleanor Vahlstrom.
Glenn graduated from New Britain High School. On April 11, 1959 he married his beloved wife Cynthia, together raised...
Grace Taricani
May 10, 2020
Grace Taricani, 94, formerly of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2020. She was the widow of Edwin Taricani.
Born in Orchard Park, NY, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Carrie (Thompson) Lewis. Grace was a long time New Britain resident before moving to Middlewoods of Farmington 4 years ago where...
Maryann E. Boryczki
May 6, 2020
Maryann E. Boryczki, 90, of The Jefferson House, Newington, formerly of New Britain and Berlin, CT, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. She was the beloved wife of Henry F. Boryczki, Sr. who predeceased Maryann in 2006. Born February 20, 1930, she truly lived her life for her family and her church and is now on her journey...
Patricia Barrett
May 6, 2020
Patricia (Stevens) Barrett, 84, of Kensington, widow of Rodney R. Barrett, passed away on Wednesday May 6, 2020 at Middlesex Hospital.
Born in Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Earle and Helen (Davis) Stevens. Patricia was a Kensington resident since 1963 and was formerly employed at Northeast Utilities. Pat enjoyed traveling to Las...
Ralph J. Muli Jr.
May 5, 2020
Surrounded in prayer by friends and family, Ralph J. Muli Jr. passed from this world on May 5th, 2020 after a valiant battle with a brief illness. Ralph was born March 18th, 1942, the son of Ralph (Ray) Muli and Sally Muli (both deceased) of Meriden. Ralph grew up, began his married life and started his family in Meriden,...
Margaret Abrahamian
May 4, 2020
Margaret Abrahamian (Nee Setragian), 91 of Watertown, MA passed away peacefully on Monday May 4, 2020 surrounded by her children. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul D. Abrahamian (of 41 years).
Margaret was born April 13, 1929 in Worcester, Ma of the late Manoog (Mike) Setragian and Alice (Minasian) Setragian. She grew up in...
Antonio "Tony" Sgro
May 3, 2020
Antonio “Tony” Sgro, 83, of New Britain, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 3, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Frank and Barbara (Servello) Sgro.
Born in Chiravalle, Centrale, Province of Calabria, Italy and was a resident of New Britain for the past 64 years. Tony was employed...
Kurt Franklyn Ripple
Apr 27, 2020
Kurt Ripple, 69, of New Britain passed away on April 27, 2020 after a long illness. He was born on November 21, 1950 and was the son of the late Franklyn Ripple and the late Ruth Ripple.
He is survived by his sister, Susan Hine and brother-in-law Thomas Hine of West Hartford. In addition, he also leaves...
Victor Manuel Gonzalez
Apr 22, 2020
Victor Manuel Gonzalez, 85, of Bristol, passed away on Wednesday April 22, 2020 at Sheriden Woods Health Care Center in Bristol.
Born in Coamo, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Victor Manuel Gonzalez and Inez Espada. He was the widower of Maria Theresa Guzman.
Victor is survived by his children, Brenda, Elizabeth,...
Beverly Rose Adams
Apr 21, 2020
Beverly Rose Adams (Hicks) passed away April 21, 2020. The Hicks family and friends are respectfully invited to attend a graveside service for Beverly, which will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery, 1141 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT on Friday May 27, 2022 at 11AM. Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, New Britain is in charge of arrangements.
Lillie Ruth Dillard
Apr 19, 2020
Lillie Ruth (Jenkins) Dillard, 92, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Autumn Lake Healthcare in New Britain. She was the widow of John H. “Joe” Dillard and Jasper Perry.
Born in Scottsboro, AL, she was the daughter of the late Henry Jenkins and Margie (Helton) Jenkins. Lillie was a former Berlin...
Jeanette Duly
Apr 18, 2020
Jeanette (Zapor) Duly, 95, formerly of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2020, at Ledgecrest Health Care Center in Kensington. She was the widow of John J. Duly who died in October 2019.
Born in Hartford, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Lechwar) Zapor. Jeanette was a resident of New...
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