Obituaries

May 19, 2018

Angel “Kiki” Colon, 64, of New Britain, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 19 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford following an unfortunate accident.  Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Gregorio Colon and Alejandrina Rodriguez.  Kiki was a New Britain resident most of his life and was a member of St. Mary Church.

May 18, 2018

Robert E. Seaburg, 85, of Chester CT, beloved husband of Dale (Ray) Seaburg, died unexpectedly on May 18, 2018 at Yale-New Haven Hospital.

Bob was born in New Britain on Jan. 13, 1933 and was the son of Everett and Estelle (Carlson) Seaburg.  He joined the Navy and served in the Korean War.  Bob met his wife...

May 17, 2018

Christopher O. Bobbitt, 41, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Manhattan, NY, he was the son of Connie Bobbitt Jr. of New Britain and Gladys Diaz of Bronx, NY.   Christopher was formerly employed as a Truck Driver and was a former Meriden and New...

May 9, 2018

Arvid H. Ritchie “Joe”, 79, of Port St. Lucie, FL, and formerly of Kensington, CT, passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at St. Lucie Hospice House in Fort Pierce, FL.  He was the husband of the late Doris (Seipel) Ritchie.

Born in Bristol, CT, he was the son of the late Donald Howard Ritchie and Mildred...

May 2, 2018

Steven Anders, 59, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Silver Springs in Meriden.  Steven was born in New Britain and loved walking outdoors in parks and gardens, video games, swimming, pinball, chocolate, preaching and Jesus.

Steven is survived by a sister Christine; his mom Winifred Anders Hutchins; a step-brother David Hutchins and his wife...

Apr 30, 2018

Beverly Ann (Garuti) Noble, 76, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 30, 2018 surrounded by her loving family at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Ruth (Gustafson) Garuti.  Beverly was a lifelong New Britain resident and was formerly employed...

Apr 28, 2018

Judith Baston, 85, of Plainville, wife of David Baston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in San German, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Irizzary and Maria Luisa Jusino.  Judith was a long time Plainville resident and was formerly employed at the Hospital...

Apr 27, 2018

Angel B. Yirigian, 81, of West Hartford, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 27, 2018 with her family by her side. She was the widow of the late Sarkis Yirigian.

Born in Manhattan, New York, she was the daughter of the late George and Rose (Kalajian) Boyajian. Angel is a former Newington resident, moving to West Hartford...

Apr 19, 2018

Warren William Glatz, 84, formerly of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 19, 2018.  He was the husband of Irene Glatz, with whom he celebrated 61 years of marriage.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late William and Emma (Schmidt) Glatz.  Warren was a New Britain resident most of his life...

Apr 11, 2018

Harrie Nims, 90, of Kensington, passed away peacefully April 11, 2018 with family and friends.  He was born September 2, 1927 in Concord, MA, the son of John Buchanan Nims and Geneva (Canwell) Nims.  Devoted husband of 50 years to Patricia (Sachs) Nims, he is survived by his three children, Marylee Aust, Jack Nims, and Steve Nims, and their...

Apr 10, 2018

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Apr 8, 2018

Be well – for many who had the unique pleasure of meeting Harold “Ziggy” Rothstein, you were blessed with this number one lesson from him.  In his almost 93 years with us, Ziggy was most known for his love of his family, his love of Charles Schulz’s Snoopy, and his love of cars and racing.  Always a kid at...

Apr 3, 2018

Hector Arroyo, 68, of New Britain passed away on Tuesday at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain surrounded by his loving family.  He was the husband of Francisca (Correa) Arroyo.

Born in San German, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Otilio and Maria Arroyo.  Hector lived in New Britain for over 56...

Mar 31, 2018

Rev. Dr. John Eric Sandberg passed away on March 31st, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Mary (Hanson) Sandberg. They had been married for more than 62 years. They raised their children in the Midwest and New England. Cromwell, Connecticut has been their home since 1985; they have been at Covenant Village for about 12 years. Until recently, John...

Mar 30, 2018

Robert Neil Brown Sr., 87, of Kensington passed away peacefully on Good Friday, March 30, 2018 at Connecticut Hospice in Branford.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Richard and Grace (Storey) Brown.  Robert was a lifelong Kensington resident and was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War.  Before retiring, he was...

Mar 29, 2018

Kurt Walter, 92, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.   He was the one and only for over 61 years for his wife, Gerhild Walter.

Besides his wife, he leaves three children, Gert-Paul and wife Kathy of Massachusetts,  their children Christopher and wife Clara of Maryland, Andrew and fiancee Jen of Maine,...

Mar 29, 2018

Wallace Joseph Lugli, 90, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Mar. 29, 2018 after a brief illness at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain surrounded by his loving family.  He was the husband of the late Madeline C. (Conti) Lugli.

Born in Hamden, he was the son of the late Sperindio Lugli and...

Mar 28, 2018

Lucindo Rosario Castillo, 89, of New Britain, passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.  He was the husband of Victorina (Rivera) Castillo, who died in 2014.

Born in San Germán, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Juan Rosario and Teresa Castillo.  He lived in New Britain for over 65...

Mar 28, 2018

Mildred (Nesta) Edmiston, 93, formerly of New Britain passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 28, 2018.

She was born on October 17, 1924, in New Britain, the daughter of the late Florence and Joseph Nesta.  Mildred grew up in New Britain, graduating from New Britain High School in 1942.  She was the co-owner of “Mister Softee Trucks”...

Mar 25, 2018

Juan A. Ortiz, 48, of New Britain, passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Hartford Hospital.

Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of Juan Ortiz and Felicita Rivera.  Juan was a long time New Britain resident and was formerly employed at J&J Trucking Co.  He was a member of St. Mary Church.  Juan was...