Obituaries

Mar 20, 2020

Carol  Francis Mary Palmgren  Dorbuck

Carol entered into rest on March 20 th , 2020. She was born and raised in New Britain, CT.  Pre-deceased by her parents Alban & Frances Palmgren as well as her loving sibling’s, brother Gerald Palmgren and sister Vera Grasso.

Carol had been very actively involved with the New Britain...

Mar 19, 2020

Rosemary Dickinson passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on March 19, 2020 at the age of 88.  She was the daughter of Otto Charles and Miriam (Porter) Schauble.

Her early childhood was spent in Nutley, New Jersey and later in Mt. Kisco, New York.  Following high school, she attended and graduated from Katherine Gibbs...

Mar 17, 2020

Marion Vogt, 92, of New Britain, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.

Born in Wallingford, she was the daughter of the late George John Vogt and Anna Marie (Haber) Vogt.  Marion was a long time New Britain resident and was formerly employed at Fafnir Bearing Co. before...

Mar 16, 2020

Marilyn J. Harrington (Lyn) age 66 of Luther Ridge, Middletown formerly of West Meadow Lane entered into eternal rest March 16, 2020 at the Gaylord Hospital Wallingford, CT with her sister Nancy and her son Sean at her bedside. Lyn was born in Salem, MA. October 2, 1953, daughter of Frank W. Harrington and Shirley I. (Cornell) Harrington.

Mar 14, 2020

Juliette Boutin, 96, formerly of Newington, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Ledgecrest Healthcare Center in Kensington.  She was the widow of Leopold Boutin.

Born in Quebec, Canada, she was the daughter of the late George and Adrianne (Roy) Labreque.  Juliette was a former New Britain resident before moving to Newington.  She was formerly employed...

Mar 10, 2020

Gabriel Rivera, 32, of New Britain, beloved son of Walter and Janet (Ramos) Rivera, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

Born in New Britain, he lived in New Britain most of his life and was formerly employed as the Deli Manager at Stop & Shop for 14 years.  He was...

Feb 29, 2020

Robert V. Peterson, 96, a life-long resident of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 at Apple Rehab in Cromwell.  He was the widower of his beloved Elizabeth (Clebowicz) Peterson with whom he enjoyed a lifetime of adventure and travel.

Born in New Britain, he was the eldest son of the late George and...

Feb 28, 2020

Jeannette Lemnotis-Zissis entered into Eternal Life on February 28, at the tender age of 96, surrounded by love, and with her family at her bedside.  Jenny was the daughter of Peter and Irene Lemnotis, Greek immigrants, and lived her early life in Springfield, moving to New Britain as a young child.   After completing first grade, she traveled to the...

Feb 27, 2020

Catherine L. “Kay” (Cortellessa) Sagarino, age 97, of New Britain, CT and Hallandale, Florida entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 27, 2020. Born in Bayonne, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Madeline Cortellessa. In 1950 together with her late husband Donald D. Sagarino they opened the Donald D. Sagarino Funeral Home at 64...

Feb 24, 2020

Luz Maria Thillet of New Britain, went to her final resting place on February 24th, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of Eduardo and Emilia. Luz Maria was a resident of New Britain for 43 years. She was a loving wife and mother.

Surviving is her husband Ramon...

Feb 21, 2020

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Feb 18, 2020

Carmen J. “Elsie” Arroyo, 77, of New Britain, beloved wife of Juan Arroyo, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020 at the Hospital of Central CT, surrounded by family.

Born in San German, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Joaquin Saavedra and Antonia Arroyo.  Elsie was a resident of New Britain for over...

Feb 10, 2020

Oronzo J. DeNigris, 95, of New Britain, passed away on Monday, Feb. 10, 2020 at Grandview Healthcare Center.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Dominic DeNigris and Rose (DiBrindisi) DeNigris.  Oronzo was an Army Veteran of World War II, stationed in Europe and fighting in the Battle of the Bulge.  He was...

Feb 2, 2020

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Feb 1, 2020

Frank Manafort,78, passed away peacefully on February 1 st 2020 in Stuart, FL.  He was born December 7 th , 1941 in New Britain to the late Frank and Ida (Orioli) Manafort.  Frank is survived by his wife Elizabeth Manafort of Palm City, FL; sister Angela Manafort of Berlin; step daughter Jennifer Hickey of Arlington, MA; daughter Lana Manafort...

Jan 21, 2020

Theresa (Eknoian) Khazarian, 94, of Stratford, Connecticut died Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Yale New Haven Hospital after a brief illness. She was born Theresa Eknoian in New Britain, Connecticut and was the youngest child and daughter of the late Gaspar Eknoian and Almas (Tandourjian) Eknoian.

Theresa worked in her youth at Fafnir Bearing in New Britain...

Dec 31, 2019

Dubowsky, Sylvia 62, beloved mother of William Rodriguez and grandmother of Alexander Rodriguez was called home on Tuesday Dec 31, 2019 at Hartford Hospital. She was born on January 19, 1957 in New Britain, and was the daughter of the late Alexander and Martha Dubowsky. She leaves behind her long time companion Tony Colon of New Britain, and daughter...

Dec 29, 2019

Catherine M. “Auntie Kay” Spano, 94, of New Britain, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Josephine (Giliberto) Spano.   Catherine was a lifelong New Britain resident and was formerly self employed as a hairdresser.  Catherine was active in her community.  She...

Dec 29, 2019

Dr. Helen A. Papaioanou

July 21, 1928 - December 29, 2019

The residents and staff of Covenant Living of Cromwell extend their sympathy to the family and friends of Helen A. Papaioanou, 91, who died at Pilgrim Manor early Sunday morning, December 29, 2019.

Helen...

Dec 28, 2019

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