Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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.

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...

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...

Apr 17, 2020

On  Friday, April 17, 2020, Ronaldo Ferrari, loving husband and father of two children Eloi Ferrari and Natalia Zitto Ferrari, passed away at the age of 42 from COVID-19.

Ronaldo was born on November 17, 1977 in Santa Catarina, Brazil to Marli and Valmir Ferrari. On October 29, 2011, he married the love of his life Cristina...

Apr 17, 2020

Ronald H. Gaetgens “Poppy”, 89, of Farmington, Connecticut, husband of 63 years to Gerda F. (Gerbitz) Gaetgens passed away on April 17, 2020, at UCONN Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

Born in Hamburg, Germany on February 19, 1931, he was the son of the late Willy and Elsie Gaetgens.  He was employed as an airline technician...

Apr 13, 2020

Salvatore Musumeci, 80, of Berlin, passed peacefully on April 13th, 2020. Born to Sebastiano and Rosa (Cavarra) Musumeci in Priolo Gargallo, Italy, Salvatore moved to the United States and worked for Tilcon (Tomasso) for many years before starting his own successful jewelry business. Throughout his life, he enjoyed fishing with his nephews, was an avid fan of his favorite...

Apr 13, 2020

Larry Clennie (L.C.) Owens was born on February 21, 1948 in Foley, Alabama to the late Ordangie Owens and the late Georgia V. (Johnson) Dade.  Larry was called to take his eternal rest on April 13, 2020. Larry leaves behind his wife of 19 years Marie Owens of New Britain, CT, his daughter, Sharon Glasgow of Newington CT, his...

Apr 9, 2020

Linda May Clay of New Britain, CT passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020 at The Hospital of Central Connecticut surrounded by her loved ones.  She was born on October 5, 1951 in New Britain, CT to Marguerite (Broadhurst) Clay and Clayton Clay.

Linda was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, auntie, cousin, and friend to...

Apr 8, 2020

Rosemary (Dubois) Pelletier, 76, of Berlin died April 8, 2020 in the comfort of her home after a short illness. Born on May 25, 1943 in Waterville, ME, she was the daughter of the late Rene and Marie Rose (Bouchard) Dubois. She grew up in Madawaska, ME, graduating from Madawaska High School in 1961. She married the love of...

Apr 6, 2020

Francesca “Vittoria” (Teti) Galati, 97, of Berlin, beloved widow of Giovanni Galati, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020 at Ledgecrest Nursing Home.   She was born on February 25, 1923 in Filadelfia, Provincia di Catanzaro, Italy to the late Francesco and Anna (Bartucca) Teti.  She arrived in the United States in November 1969.  Francesca provided several years of dedicated...

Mar 31, 2020

John J. Nappi Sr., 99, of Berlin, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Speranze (Mazzocchi) Nappi.  John was a former New Britain resident and a Berlin resident most of his life.  He graduated from New...

Mar 29, 2020

Mariano (Mario) Campagna, 89, of Old Lyme, Connecticut, entered into heaven on March 29, 2020.

Born on February 21, 1931 in Santa Caterina, Calabria, Italy, he came to the United States at 18 years of age, where he resided in New Britain and Kensington before moving to Old Lyme. Mario was employed by The Stanley Works for...

Mar 24, 2020

CARMELO GONZALEZ, SR, 71, OF BRISTOL, CT, DEPARTED THIS LIFE UNEXPECTEDLY AT HIS HOME, ON TUESDAY MARCH 24, 2020. HE WAS BORN TO ADRIANA MORALES AND CANDIDO GONZALEZ IN BAYAMON, PUERTO RICO ON JANUARY 22, 1949.

DURING HIS LIFE CARMELO SR WAS EMPLOYED AT VARIOUS MANUFACTURING COMPANIES, EVENTUALLY RETIRING FROM EASCO ALUMINUM IN BERLIN, CT.

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Mar 23, 2020

Sebastian Joseph Giliberto, 55, loving husband to Tina (Ciarcia) Giliberto of 30 years, of Berlin, CT, passed away on March 23 rd surrounded by his family. Sebastian was born in New Britain, CT on May 18 th , 1964 to the late Concetto and Dora Giliberto.

In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by his...

Mar 22, 2020

Elijah Oquendo, 16, of New Britain, beloved son of Evelyn and Chris Oquendo, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 22, 2020.

Born in Hartford, he was a lifelong New Britain resident and was a student at E.C. Goodwin Technical School.  Elijah attended Emmanuel Baptist Church in Newington and was a member of the National Honor Society.

Mar 21, 2020

Barbara S. Outler, 76, of New Britain, passed away on March 21, 2020 at UCONN Health Center in Farmington.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Robert Paul Edwards and Hazel (Green) Edwards.  Barbara was formerly employed at Pratt & Whitney, before retiring.

Surviving are her sister, Vivian Middleton, and a...