Obituaries

Feb 2, 2025

John Anthony Coccomo Jr., 75, died among family and friends at home on February 2, 2025.  He was born on March 2, 1949 in New Britain, Connecticut to John Anthony Coccomo Sr. and Harriet (Barry) Coccomo.  He was predeceased by both parents.  John was a devoted son and loyal eldest brother to four siblings, Barry, Carmelo, Dean and Kimberly. ...

Feb 1, 2025

With heavy hearts and immeasurable sorrow, we announce the passing of  Caterina"Catherine" (Conidi) Teti, age 94, on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the Hospital of Central CT.  The eldest daughter of the late Bruno and Barbara Conidi, she was born in Filadelfia, Reggio di Calabria, Provincia di Catanzaro, Italy.  She immigrated to the US with her mother and sister...

Jan 31, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Maria E. (Nowakowski) Kozikowski, 63, of New Britain. Maria passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025 with her husband of 26 years, Stanley Kozikowski, and devoted son, Richard M. Walas II, by her side.

Maria was born on May 4, 1961 in Hartford, CT to Aleksandra...

Jan 30, 2025

Nikolaos J. Spaniotis, 36, of Berlin, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 30, 2025.  Born in New Britain, he was a resident of Berlin most of his life.  Nikolaos was a graduate of Berlin High School where he played soccer.  He was employed as a landscaper and enjoyed snowboarding.

Surviving are his parents, John N. Spaniotis and...

Jan 30, 2025

Anthony Bialczyk, 74, of Newington, passed away on January 30, 2025 at Civita Care Center at Newington.  A graveside service will be held on February 12, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Mary Cemetery.

Jan 29, 2025

Zoila Quinones passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Calling hours and a funeral service will be held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home; 411 So. Main Street, New Britain. Interment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in New Britain.

Jan 28, 2025

Marion (Visel) Gillotti, born in 1931 in Danbury, CT, passed away peacefully in West Hartford on January 28, 2025, after a short illness.

She is survived by her loving daughters, Jennifer Gillotti and Catherine Gillotti Nelson, three cherished grandchildren, and two great-granddaughters. She was predeceased by her beloved son, Jack P. Gillotti Jr.

Marion dedicated...

Jan 22, 2025

Nilda Rivera, 91, of New Britain passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.  She was born in Maunabo, Puerto Rico.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 from 6-8 PM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 S. Main St., New Britain and on Wednesday, January 29,...

Jan 22, 2025

Jeffrey Daniel Cyr, 43, of New Britain, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

Born in New Britain, he was a lifelong resident and graduated from E.C. Goodwin Technical School.  Jeff was a Parts Manager for Paul Miller Motorcycle LLC.  Jeff's love of family & friends was evident throughout his daily life. His uplifting spirit brought...

Jan 21, 2025

John D. Masserio Jr., 57, of Unionville, Connecticut passed away on January 21, 2025 at UCONN Hospital after a brief illness with family by his side.  He was born October 28, 1967 in New Britain, Connecticut to the late John D. Masserio Sr. previously residing in Weeki Wachee, Florida.

John graduated from Berlin High School, attended CCSU,...

Jan 21, 2025

Ernest A. "Ernie" Olson III, 53, of New Britain, husband of Nancy Olson, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at UCONN Health Center in Farmington.

Born in New Britain, he was a lifelong resident.  Ernie attended St. Matthew's School and graduated from E.C. Goodwin Technical School in 1989 and Central Connecticut State University in 1994.  He...

Jan 16, 2025

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Jan 12, 2025

Rene Infantas, 59, of Hartford, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Hartford Hospital with his family by his side.

Born in Lima, Perú on December 28, 1965, he was the son of the late German Infantas Grego and the late Maria Antonieta Minaya Cordero. Rene was the owner of Diamond I Auto Store, he was a...

Jan 7, 2025

Rose Mary Delldonna, age 87, a lifelong resident of New Britain, CT, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025. She was the beloved widow of Richard A. Delldonna and the cherished daughter of the late Sam and Fanny Tranchida. Rose Mary was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her children, Rose Ann Delldonna of Conneaut...

Jan 4, 2025

Eileen G. Centurelli, 82, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025 at the Hospital of Central CT.

Eileen was born on October 24, 1942 in New Britain.  Eileen graduated from New Britain High School in 1960 and then graduated from New Britain General Hospital School of Nursing. She worked at New Britain General Hospital...

Jan 1, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and immeasurable sorrow that we announce the passing of James T. "Jimmy" Nelson, age 63, on January 1, 2025 at home with his loyal partner, Cathy, by his side.  Born on May 6, 1961 in Bristol, CT, he was the son of the late Hedley P. "Bud" Nelson and Catherine (Rouille) Nelson, who passed...

Jan 1, 2025

Robert S. Goshdigian of South Windsor passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on January 1, 2025 at the age of 81. Bob was born in Hartford Hospital to Sarkis and Shake Goshdigian. The oldest of three children, he grew up in Hartford and spoke fondly of playing in Pope Park with his siblings and cousins.

Dec 25, 2024

Dorothy A. Hunt died December 25, 2024 at the Avery Heights Nursing Home, Hartford, CT of natural causes. She was born February 8th, 1920 in New Britain, CT, the daughter of Minnie Bertha Adams and James Alexander Kinkade.

She graduated from New Britain High School in 1937. She married Stanley Mills Hunt of New Britain, CT in...

Dec 23, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Ana Esther Acosta, a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  Ana passed away following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease on December 23, 2024 at the age of 77 years with her family by her side. Ana Esther Acosta will be sadly missed and forever...

Dec 22, 2024

Andrew John Jablon passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.

Calling hours and funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 26, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 S. Main Street.  Burial will be on Friday at 2:00 p.m. at Mountain Grove...