Obituaries

Mar 23, 2018

Daniel James Briganti, 35, of New Britain, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 23, 2018.

Born in New Britain, he was a former resident of Colchester before returning to New Britain.  Daniel was formerly employed at Stop and Shop and at UPS.  He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church in New Britain.  Daniel loved...

Mar 14, 2018

Ilona Taborosi, 92, of New Britain, passed away peacefully after a long illness at home on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.  She was the widow of Laszlo Taborosi who died in 1978.

Born in Sarvar, Hungary, she was the daughter of the late Istvan and Yolanda (Netischil) Naszados.  Ilona was a New Britain resident since 1956, emigrating to...

Mar 10, 2018

James “Jimmy” Sirois, 63, of Plainville, a former long time Berlin resident, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, March 10, 2018.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Robert and Marion (Sullivan) Sirois.  James lived in Berlin most of his life and was a graduate of Berlin High School.  He was a...

Mar 9, 2018

Gertrude E. Hintz, 89, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 9, 2018 at the Jerome Home after a brief illness.  She was the beloved wife of William E. Hintz for 63 years.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Nathan and Ethel (Markie) Stephenson.  Gertrude was a lifelong New Britain...

Mar 8, 2018

Robert William Wolf Jr., 66, of New Britain, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at home.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Robert W. Wolf Sr. and Clelia (Palazzo) Wolf. Robert was a former resident of Livonia, Michigan before moving back to New Britain. He graduated from the University of...

Mar 4, 2018

Johnnie W. Williams, 96, a native of Dawson, GA passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at John Dempsey Hospital in Farmington, CT surrounded by her family.

She was a member of Saint James Missionary Baptist Church, New Britain, CT.

She is survived by two sons - Robert (Lillie)Williams of New Britain, CT and...

Mar 2, 2018

Kathleen A. Lamkins, 71, of Berlin, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2018, at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain, after her 18 month battle with cancer.  She was the wife of Kenneth Lamkins, with whom she was about to celebrate 50 years of marriage on June 22, 2018.

Born in New Britain, she was...

Mar 2, 2018

Gevorg Zhamkochian, 78, of Newington, CT passed away Friday, March 02, 2018 in Hartford Hospital after a long struggle with congestive heart failure. Gevorg was born in 1939 in Yerevan, Armenia to his father Haikaz Zhamkochian, prominent historian, dean of History faculty of Yerevan State University & loving mother Vartuhi Nalbandian both from Malatya, Turkey (formally Western Armenia) &...

Mar 1, 2018

Marco Antonio Villa, 42, of New Britain, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.

Born in New Britain, he was a lifelong New Britain resident and was formerly employed at the Boys Club in New Britain and as an Attendance Officer for the New Britain Board of Education. ...

Feb 27, 2018

Aglae “Aggie” Luciano, 79, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Tuesday at the Hospital of Central CT, New Britain.

Born in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Bernandino and Victoria (Centeno) Gonzalez. Aggie has been a longtime New Britain resident, moving her from Puerto Rico forty years ago. She worked as a...

Feb 20, 2018

Phyllis Ann (Thoren) Forsberg, 88, of Berlin, formerly of New Britain and Florida, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. She was the widow of Roger Alex Forsberg.

Born in New Britain on Nov. 16, 1929, Phyllis was the daughter of the late Paul A. and Vasti (Carlson) Thoren.  She was a New Britain resident a good...

Feb 18, 2018

On the morning of Feb., 18, 2018, Lucy Helen (Atashian) Horenian, 91, our beloved Mom, grandma, sister, aunt, and great aunt, completed her life’s journey peacefully at home surrounded in the embraces of her family.

Lucy, “Lulu Bells”, was born on July 5, 1926 in New Britain, CT and was a lifelong resident.  She was the youngest...

Feb 17, 2018

Larger than life and loved by so many, Leo J. Civitillo, 43, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2018. Born in 1974, the son of Mario and Arcangela Civitillo, he was most recently Global Head of Fixed Income Capital Markets at Morgan Stanley, where he had worked since joining in 2004. While at Morgan Stanley, Leo also worked as...

Feb 7, 2018

Marie P. Lomaglio, 57, of New Britain, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday at home.

Born in New Britain and a lifelong resident, she is the daughter of Pilar (Cervera) Ballester. Marie loved the water and enjoyed swimming. She was an avid writer and was almost finished with her book at the time of her passing.

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Feb 6, 2018

Lillian Bellini, 102, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018 at Apple Rehab in Plainville.

Born in New Britain on July 30, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Nicola and Mary (Decrisanti) Bellini.  Lillian was a lifelong New Britain resident and was formerly employed at Stanley Works for 38 years, before...

Feb 6, 2018

Maritza Rodriguez, 60, of New Britain, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.  She was the widow of Hector Rodriguez.

Born in Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Ramon Vega and Elaine Pagan.  Maritza was a lifelong resident of New Britain and was formerly employed...

Feb 5, 2018

Juan Roberto Colon, 44, of New Britain, passed away.  Born in New Britain, he was a New Britain resident most of his life.  He was employed at New England Residential Services and was a member of St. Mary Church.

Surviving are his wife,  Anna (Pabon) Colon;  two children, Joshua Robert Colon and Amaya Yvette Colon; his parents, ...

Feb 3, 2018

Angel L. Torres, 72, of New Britain passed away on Saturday surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Ada Rodriguez.

Born in Patillas, Puerto Rico, Angel has been a New Britain resident for over 45 years.

In addition to his wife, Angel is survived by his three sons Angel Torres, Victor Guisao,...

Feb 2, 2018

Eleanor (Bobroske) Rinas, formerly of New Britain, passed away peacefully on February 2nd at the Jefferson House ending her 95 year journey with her loved ones. She was born on August 26, 1922 to Louis and Helen Bobroske.  She has now joined the love of her life, Alfred Rinas, who passed away in 1990 after 40 years of marriage....

Jan 31, 2018

Fernando Luis Gonzalez III, 63 of Bristol, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday at Bristol Hospital. He was the husband of Simone (Boudreau) Gonzalez.

Born in Bronx, NY, Fernando was the son of the late Fernando Gonzalez and Margarita Muñoz. He has been resident of Bristol for over 20 years and was a former resident of Georgia. Fernando...