Obituaries

Aug 31, 2018

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Aug 29, 2018

Paula Saavedra, 76, of New Britain, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Patria Cruz.   Paula was a New Britain resident most of her life and was formerly employed as a restaurant owner.

Surviving are her...

Aug 21, 2018

Violet Bogosian Galazan, 92, of New Britain, passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at home surrounded by her family.  Violet was born in New Britain on June 23, 1926.  She was the daughter of the late John Bogosian and Maritza (Deroian) Bogosian Ohanesian. She was predeceased by her parents and her sister Anna Sadoian and her husband Miron...

Aug 18, 2018

Felipe Morales, 79, of New Britain, loving husband of Judith Morales, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at UCONN Health Center in Farmington.

Born in Lajas, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Felipe and Pilar Morales.  Felipe was a New Britain resident since 1965 and was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean...

Aug 15, 2018

Sirarpi “Sima” DerBoghosian, 81, of Plantsville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018 at the Hospital of Central CT, Bradley Memorial Hospital.

Born in Syria, she was the daughter of the late Bedros and Siranoush Bekelian. Sirarpi came to the United States in 1970, and was a former Southington resident before moving to Plantsville in 1979. ...

Aug 14, 2018

Irene Mae Knopf, 82, of Kensington, wife of Richard Knopf, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Ledgecrest  Healthcare Center.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha (Koziol) Wojciulewicz.  Irene was a long time Kensington resident and was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.  She was a...

Aug 7, 2018

Julia Vigo, 76, of New Britain, widow of Antonio R. Vigo, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2018 at Autumn Lake Healthcare in New Britain.

Born in Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Pablo Davila and Antoni Del Valle.  Julia was a New Britain resident since 1968 and was formerly employed at Monarch...

Aug 3, 2018

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Aug 1, 2018

Brandon Kershaw, 30, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.  Born in New Britain, he was a lifelong resident.  Brandon was a member of the Anointed Tabernacle of Jesus Christ in East Hartford and Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Brandon was predeceased by his mother, Carol Kershaw. ...

Aug 1, 2018

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Aug 1, 2018

Brenda Turgeon, 50, of New Britain, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.  Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of Russell Turgeon and Madeline Jane Hughes. Brenda was a lifelong New Britain resident and a member of St. Mary Church.

Surviving are two sons, Michael Soucy...

Jul 31, 2018

Albert J. Carrier, 92, of New Britain, husband of Julia (Croteau) Carrier, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Edmund and Agathe (Martineau) Carrier and was a lifelong New Britain resident.  ...

Jul 30, 2018

Hugo Lugo, 43, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 30, 2018 at Hartford Hospital.  Born in Passaic, NJ, he was a New Britain resident since 1986 and was employed as a material handler and Constructive Workshops for eight years.

Surviving are his mother, Santa Vega of Puerto Rico; his father Ramon Lugo of New...

Jul 26, 2018

Priscilla M. (Ouellette) Beaulieu, 92, of New Britain, widow of Paul Z. Beaulieu, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at St. Mary Home in West Hartford.

Born in Ouellette, ME, she was the daughter of the late Donat and Alice (Roy) Ouellette.  Priscilla received her teaching certificate from Madawaska Training School.  She was a New...

Jul 24, 2018

Richard “Rick” Beckius, 79, of Southington, passed away Tuesday at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain, surrounded by his beloved family. He was born in New Britain on February 25, 1939 to Elmer and Alice (Westman) Beckius.

After graduating from New Britain High School in 1957, Rick served in the United States Army and was stationed...

Jul 22, 2018

Victor R. Santana, Sr., 79, of FL, passed away unexpectedly in Florida. He was the beloved husband of Maria (Rossy) Santana for 53 years.

Born in San German, Puerto Rico, Victor was the son of the late Doroteo and Carmen (Rodriguez) Santana. He was a former New Britain resident and long time Plainville resident before moving to...

Jul 19, 2018

Martin “Papi” Santana, 76, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2018, surrounded by family who were accompanying his homecoming in a chorus of prayer. He was predeceased by his wife of 51 years, the late Anna Santana (Betancourt).  A resident of New Britain, Martin was born March 12, 1942 in Palo Solo, San German, Puerto...

Jul 18, 2018

Waclaw Jarosz, 83, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at a local convalescent home.

Born in Poland, he was the son of the late Antoni and Wincentyna Jarosz. Waclaw is a longtime New Britain resident, coming from Poland in 1979.  He was a member of Holy Cross Church.

Waclaw is...

Jul 12, 2018

Amareliz Velazquez, 33, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of Jose Velazquez Sr and Elizabeth (Delgado) Velazquez.  Amareliz graduated from E.C. Goodwin Technical High School in 2003 and Branford Hall in 2015. She was a New...

Jul 11, 2018

Mary A. Simcik, 95, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at the Jerome Home in New Britain.  She was the widow of John S. Simcik.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Bandurska) Kowalczyk.  Mary was a New Britain resident most of her life, and...