Obituaries

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...

Jul 3, 2018

Gail Turner (Slover) Arcari, 80, of Cromwell, died July 3, 2018 in Cromwell.  She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Enrico Nicholas Arcari.  She was the daughter of the late Prescott Kingsbury Turner Sr. and Priscilla Clark Turner, and the adopted daughter of the late Louise Comer Turner.  Mrs. Arcari lived in Newington, Manchester, and Glastonbury before moving to...

Jul 1, 2018

Joseph Bijas, 95, of Kensington, husband of Irene Bijas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.

Born in Zamosc, Poland, he was the son of the late John and Marianna (Rogowska) Bijas.  During World War II, he lived in Germany.  In 1947, he moved to Belgium and...

Jun 30, 2018

Ivonne Maldonado, 51, of Bristol, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at home.  Born in Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of Gilberto Maldonado and Rosa Santiago and was a Bristol resident most of her life.  Ivonne was a loving mother, an amazing grandmother, and a beautiful person.

Surviving are four children, Lissette Maldonado, Francheska...

Jun 28, 2018

Juan Perez Jr., 43, of New Britain, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Hartford Hospital.  Born in New Britain, he was a lifelong resident and was a self employed real estate investor. Juan was a member of St. Mary Church and Lambda Theta Phi.

Surviving are his mother, Helen Perez of New Britain; his...

Jun 27, 2018

Peter Allen von Essen, 69, of Rocky Hill, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Adolph and Josephine (Elmer) von Essen.  Peter grew up in Berlin and graduated from Berlin High School in 1967.  Peter was...

Jun 26, 2018

Angelica Acevedo, 70, of New Britain, passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.

Born in Maunabo, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Gregorio Colon and Alejandrina Rodriguez.  Angelica was a New Britain resident for over 60 years and was formerly employed at Emhart and later...

Jun 25, 2018

Dorothy Cromer, 88, of New Britain, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 25, 2018.  She was the widow of George A. Cromer.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Cosmo and Mollie (Prestash) Mancini.  She was a life long New Britain resident and was formerly employed as a Registered Nurse, working...

Jun 18, 2018

Jimmy Gonzalez, 59, of Phoenix, Arizona died peacefully at his home surrounded by his significant other Hilda Yarbrough on June 18, 2018.  Born in Springfield, MA, he was a long time resident of Bloomfield, CT where he attended High school; before moving to Phoenix four years ago. He was the son of John Wesley Meggett and Lillie M. Howard; (Meggett). ...

Jun 17, 2018

Silvestre “Tony” Rivera, 61, of Sun City Center, FL , formerly of Berlin, passed away on Sunday surrounded by his loving family. Tony leaves his beloved wife of 38 years, Valerie (Okula) Rivera.

Growing up in Bronx, NY, he was the son of Dolores (Miranda) Rivera and (the late) Enrique A. Rivera. Tony has been a long...

Jun 15, 2018

Rev. Maximino Aponte, 68, of New Britain, Pastor of the Christian Pentecostal Church in New Britain, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 15, 2018.  He was the husband of Norma Aponte.

Born in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Pablo...