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Grace P. Gallagher

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Ronaldo Ferrari

Ronaldo Ferrari

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...

Ronald H. Gaetgens

Ronald H. Gaetgens

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...

Salvatore Benito Musumeci

Salvatore Benito Musumeci

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...

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