Carmen J. "Elsie" Arroyo
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...
Oronzo John Denigris
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...
Frank Manafort
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...
Theresa Khazarian
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...
Sylvia Dubowsky
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...
Catherine M. Spano
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...
Helen A. Papaioanou
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...
Desmond L. Brown
Dec 28, 2019
Desmond L. Brown (Bob Marley) of New Britain CT, beloved son and father departed his life unexpectedly on Saturday December 28, 2019. Desmond was born on July 4, 1984 in New Britain CT to Barbara Mack-Owens and Lawton Brown (Predeceased). He leaves behind his beloved mother Barbara Mack-Owens (Richard Owens) of New Britain CT. Desmond is survived by one...
Shirley B. Recck
Dec 27, 2019
Shirley B. Recck, 95, of Berlin, passed away on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. She was the widow of Leon Young and Carmine Recck.
Born in Berlin, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Nellie (Austin) Brown. Shirley was a lifelong Berlin resident and was a member of Berlin Congregational Church.
Surviving are a...
Enrique "Rick" A. Rivera
Dec 26, 2019
Enrique “Rick” Rivera passed away suddenly, December 26, 2019 at the Hospital of Central CT surrounded by his family.
He is survived by his mother, Dolores Rivera; his brothers, Javier Rivera, Luis Rivera and his wife Donna, and Elvis Rivera and his wife Marsha; his sister, Yolanda Salazar and her husband Ivan, his sister-in-law Valerie Rivera; and...
Rosa Almodovar
Dec 25, 2019
Rosa (Rivera) Almodovar, 78, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Dec. 25, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Ramon Reyes Rivera and Hinginia Flores Rivera. Rosa was a New Britain resident for over 50 years and was formerly employed at Corbin and Russwin Manufacturing. She...
Eric John Laska
Dec 24, 2019
Eric John Laska, born July 17, 1962 in New Britain, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019 at the Hospital of Central CT.
He was a lifelong New Britain resident, a member of Holy Cross Church, CCARC, and participated in the Special Olympics.
Surviving are his parents, Anatol “Tony” and Nelida (Dalton) Laska; his brother,...
Bruce A. Thorstenson
Dec 23, 2019
Bruce Thorstenson was born in New Britain, CT, March 8, 1939. Back when New Britain General was just a grey house on the hill.
He grew up in West Hartford, attended Hartford Regional Technical School, studied automotive.
He began working at young age, swept out cobblers shops, added coal to furnaces, shoveled snow, delivered newspapers,...
Olga Kadabashyants
Dec 18, 2019
Olga Kadabashyants, 93, of Wethersfield, widow of Zaven Martirosov, passed away peacefully at St. Francis Hospital with her daughter by her side.
Born in Baku, Azerbaijan, she was the daughter of Setrak Kodabashev and Maryam Kodabasheva. Olga was a resident of Wethersfield for 10 years and was a devoted member of St. George Armenian Apostolic Church in...
Ramon A. Marquez
Dec 12, 2019
Ramon A. Marquez, 37, of New Britain, husband of Heather Marquez, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 at Yale New Haven Hospital.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was a New Britain resident for the past 20 years. He was formerly employed as an auto mechanic and was a member of Divine Providence Parish at St. Joseph...
Nunzio Calafiore
Dec 8, 2019
Nunzio Calafiore, 95, of Bristol, formerly of New Britain, Connecticut, died peacefully December 8, 2019, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife, Maria Calafiore. Born on March 25, 1924, in Solarino, Sicily, he was the youngest of four children. The son of the late Maria (Giliberto) and Pasquale Calafiore.
He moved to the...
