Robert V. Peterson
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...
Jeannette (Lemnotis) Zissis
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...
Catherine L. Sagarino
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...
Luz Maria Thillet
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...
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,...
