Obituaries

Jan 3, 2019

On November 30, 1934, Josefina Cruz Pagan, our matriarch was born.   On January 3, 2019 she was called back home to our Lord.  She was a strong, caring woman who was loved by all who knew her.  She was a faithful Catholic, and member of St. Mary’s Church in New Britain.

Mami, grandma, grandma mai, mamuchca, vieja,...

Dec 30, 2018

Christopher Holyst, 41, of Southington, husband of Debbie (Spence) Holyst, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 at Bristol Hospital.

Born in New Britain, he was a former Plainville resident, moving to Southington 32 years ago.  Chris was a graduate of Southington High School and Denver Automotive and Diesel College in Denver, CO.  He was formerly...

Dec 26, 2018

Alexander Rosado, 54, of New Britain, passed away on Dec. 26, 2018.  Born in New Britain he was a lifelong resident.

Surviving are his mother, Gloria (Flores) Santiago;  his brothers and sisters, Maria Glowicki and her husband Randy, Jose Rosado, Mariano Rosado, and Linda Rosado; three nephews, David Hernandez, Joel Arroyo and Francisco Arroyo; and several aunts,...

Dec 24, 2018

Gertrude "Gertie" Mary Fitzgerald Hedeler born February 14, 1923 passed away on Christmas Eve after a short illness.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Gertrude and John “Jack” Fitzgerald. Gert grew up in Kensington, CT, moving to New Britain after marriage to her late husband, Frederick “Fred” Hedeler. She was a graduate of Berlin High School and...

Dec 20, 2018

Bagdassar  "Baggy" Jacob Hovhanessian , 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 20, 2018.  Baggy was the beloved husband of Filomena "Queenie" (Semonian) Hovhanessian.

Born in New Britain on December 18, 1924, Baggy was the son of Hagop and Osanna (Manoogian) Hovhanessian. Baggy lived most...

Dec 20, 2018

Gloria Bombanti, age 91, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the warmth of her loved ones on Thursday, December 20th, 2018. After a trying childhood, Gloria devoted her life to helping others as a dedicated social services worker and lived life to the fullest. While she loved to roller skate, sing, and dance, basketball was her passion. A...

Dec 13, 2018

Scott Matthew Steinberg, 39, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Middlesex Hospital, Middletown. Scott was born in New Haven on February 17, 1979. He graduated from East Hartford High School Class of 1997 and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in business from Central Connecticut State University in 2001. Scott was a real estate agent with Michael Ganem...

Dec 12, 2018

Saul Berrios, 37, of New Britain, son of Saul and Marta Berrios, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Puerto Rico, he was a New Britain resident most of his life and was a member of St. Mary Church.  Due to access to St. Mary Church, Saul attended St. Jerome Church...

Dec 12, 2018

Robert S. Freeman, 77, of West Hartford, died peacefully on December 12 with his family by his side. Born June 26, 1941 in Omaha, NE, he was predeceased by his wife Beverly, his parents William and Ellen, his brother Charles, and his nephew Eric Johnson. Bob attended Omaha public schools and went on to receive his bachelor’s...

Dec 11, 2018

Maureen A. O’Brien, 71, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018 at Masonicare of Wallingford.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late James P. O’Brien and Hedwig (Turek) O’Brien.  Maureen was a resident of New Britain most of her life and graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School in...

Dec 10, 2018

Richard P. Daigle, 75, of Kensington, CT, returned to his heavenly home on December 10, 2018, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with lung cancer. His devotion to his family and belief in God supported him and brought him peace.

Richard P. Daigle was born on...

Dec 3, 2018

Clara Irizarry, 96, of New Britain, passed away on Monday, Dec. 3, 2018 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Ventura Irizarry and Maria Belen Roman.  Clara was a New Britain resident for over 30 years and was a member of...

Dec 2, 2018

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Nov 26, 2018

Charles Eric Mullen born on December 29, 1964 in Waterbury, CT entered into rest on November 26th, 2018. He was the son of the late Ivoin and Mary Mullen of Waterbury, CT. Eric has been a long-time resident of New Britain, CT attending local schools. He graduated from New Britain High School in 1981 and from The New England...

Nov 25, 2018

Janice Lee Reale, 81, of Berlin, passed away at her home on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018 surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Born in Berlin, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Florence (Vumback) Masselle.  Janice was a long time Berlin resident and was formerly employed at Precision Graphics...

Nov 23, 2018

Robert L. McCann, 80, of Kensington, husband of Judi (Wolf) McCann, passed away on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.

Born in East Berlin, Bob was a 1956 graduate of Berlin High School and was a U.S. Army Veteran.  Bob was formerly employed as a plant manager at Tilcon Tomasso...

Nov 20, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Daniel Labieniec announces his sudden passing on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at the age of 63 years. Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Barbara (Norton) and Leonard. He will be lovingly remembered by his siblings, Laura (David) Pintel of Columbia, Missouri, Tom (Lori) Labieniec...

Nov 18, 2018

Eleanor (Kadian) Egazarian passed away at the age of 96 on Sunday, November 18, 2018.   She was the beloved wife of the late Peter Egazarian and the daughter of Harry and Rose Kadian, and sister of the late John Kadian and his wife Sosy and Harry Kadian and his wife Sandy.

Eleanor was raised and educated in...

Nov 4, 2018

Carol M. (Colello) Siwik, 65, lifelong resident of New Britain, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2018.  Carol was born on March 12, 1953 in New Britain, CT to the late Arthur and Madeline (Angelillo) Colello.

Carol was a graduate of New Britain High School, class of 1972.  It was there where she met the love of...

Oct 29, 2018

A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather Joseph L. Johnson passed away after a short illness on Monday 10/29/2018 surrounded by family.  He was born 9/21/1935 in the District of Columbia (Washington D.C.) and raised in Newport News, and Richmond Va. He was predeceased by his parents Isaac Johnson and Margaret Holmes.

Joseph leaves behind his brothers...