Obituaries

Jan 26, 2018

Ralph L. Meyer, 86, of Southington, husband of Dottie Meyer, passed away on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.

Born in Chicago, he was the son of the late Paul and Christine (Faulker) Meyer.  Ralph was a former resident of Kensington, moving to Southington in 1988.  He attended Berlin schools,...

Jan 23, 2018

With great sorrow, the Saakov family wishes to inform of the death of Emma M. Saakova, widow of Yuri Saakov. Who passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at the age of 85 on Tuesday Jan. 23, 2018, at John Dempsey Hospital, in Farmington, CT.

Born in Grozny, Chechen Republic, she is the daughter of Marteros and...

Jan 20, 2018

Rachel C. Pelletier, 89, of New Britain, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2018, at home.  She was the widow of Roland Pelletier.

Born in Maine, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Eva Couture.  Rachel was a New Britain resident since the 1960's and retired from Emhart/Black & Decker.  She was a member of...

Jan 19, 2018

PRISCILLA JEAN LARSON

June 2, 1927-January 19, 2018

Priscilla “Pat” Jean Rogers Larson, 90, a resident of Covenant Village of Cromwell for the past 17 years, passed away on Friday, January 19th at Pilgrim Manor Care Center with her family at her bedside.

Priscilla was the first of two children born in Boston,...

Jan 19, 2018

Sophie B. Truglio, 95, of New Britain, passed away peacefully at the Jerome Home on Friday, surrounded by her loving family.  She was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Anthony “Ted” Truglio, and her brother, Louis Bazzano.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Luciano and Maria (DiMauro) Bazzano.  Sophie graduated from...

Jan 18, 2018

Tina (Anderson) Gomes, 72, of Burlington, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Hartford Hospital.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Hugo and Edith (Peterson) Anderson.  Tina was a former New Britain resident and was formerly employed at Mortgage Assistant Company.  Tina enjoyed spending time at the lake, bowling, playing scrabble...

Jan 17, 2018

Lillian E. Thomson, 93, died on January 17, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.  She was predeceased by her husband of 69 years, James V. Thomson, who died in 2015.

Born in Philadelphia, PA she was the third daughter of the late John and Lillian (Steward) Lewis.  Lillian was a longtime resident of Hampden before moving to...

Jan 16, 2018

Ramon N. Cancel, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 16, 2018. He was the widower of Inez M. Cancel. They shared 18 years of marriage.

Born in San German, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Ramon Cancel and Maria Negron. Ramon was employed at Stanley Works in New Britain for...

Jan 14, 2018

Robert C. Ziegler, 94, formerly of Kensington, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 at Apple Rehab in Cromwell.  He was the widower of Amalia (Obermeier) Ziegler.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Jacob and Mary (Ritz) Ziegler. Robert was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II.   He was a Kensington...

Jan 7, 2018

Al Pegolo, 93, of Berlin, died at home on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018.  He was born in Plainville on May 16, 1924 to the late Angelo and Angela (Ortolan) Pegolo.

He left high school to join the U.S. Army in 1943.  Following basic training, he was assigned to Engineer Corp training after which he joined the 254th...

Dec 27, 2017

Maria Feliciano, 82, formerly of New Britain, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017 in Florida.  She was predeceased by her husband, Pablo Feliciano.  Maria was born in Lajas, Puerto Rico and was a long time New Britain resident before moving to Florida.

Surviving are three daughters, Miriam Blake, Betsy Betterini, and Wanda Garcia; a son, Sigfredo...

Dec 24, 2017

Genevieve Victor Paré, 79, of New Britain, passed away on December 24, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital.

Born in Edwardsville, PA, Genevieve and Len met in October of 1954, married in August 1961.  Soon four children followed; Thomas, Matthew, Susan and Michelle.

Jen was a stay at home mother.  She took charge from the start,...

Dec 22, 2017

Angel D. Baixauli, 90, of New Britain, husband of Conception Baixauli, passed away on Friday, Dec. 22, 2017 at Autumn Lake Healthcare in New Britain.

Born in New Britain, but spending his early life in Denia Spain, he was the son of the late Frank and Angelina (Davesa) Baixauli.  Angel lived in New Britain most of his...

Dec 13, 2017

Robert Edward Kosakowski, 69, of Winsted, husband of Carlene Kosakowski, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017 at Yale New Haven Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Louis and Ethel (Litki) Kosakowski.  Robert was former New Britain and Bristol resident before moving to Winsted 35...

Dec 11, 2017

Michael Charles Torbicki Jr., 45, of Newington, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017.

Born in Hartford, he was the son of the late Michael C. Torbicki and Janice (Ensign) Melesko.  Michael was a former Hartford resident before moving to Newington 13 years ago.  He attended Hartford schools, Manchester Community College, and received a Bachelor Degree...

Dec 10, 2017

Veronica Hiraldo, 36, of Bristol, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017.  Born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, she was a former New Britain resident before moving to Bristol 5 years ago.  She was a member of the Spanish Church of Christ in New Britain.

Surviving are her mother, Paula (Betancourt) Waldo; her stepfather,...

Dec 4, 2017

Wilfredo “Peewee” Santana, 66, of New Britain, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017 at home.

Born in Yauco, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Manuel Santana and Gloria Rodriguez.  He was a U.S. Marine Veteran of the Vietnam War.

Surviving are three sisters, Juanita Santana of New Britain, Leida Rivera...

Dec 2, 2017

Edward Michael Kus, 92, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain surrounded by his loving family.  He was the husband of the late Claire (Strajkowski) Kus who died Sept. 28, 2017 and with whom he shared 63 years of marriage.

Born in New Britain,...

Nov 30, 2017

John G. Errico, aged 85 years, of New Britain passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on November 30th, 2017 in Hartford Hospital. John was born in Hartford on August 25, 1932. He was the son of the late John J. Errico and the late Sophie Kyc Errico Dinunzio. He graduated from the St. Augustine School and from Buckley High School....

Nov 28, 2017

John Zubeckis, 76, of East Berlin, devoted husband of Sara Zubeckis, unexpectedly passed from our lives at his home on Nov. 28, 2017. John was a resident of Cromwell for 20 years, before moving to East Berlin in 1988.

Born in Riga, Latvia, John was the only child of the late John and Mirdza Shubetski. With a...