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Silvio "Sid" Colangelo
Jun 10, 2018
Silvio "Sid" Colangelo, 92, formerly of Berlin, CT, passed away peacefully in Beaver Falls, PA on June 10, 2018 with family by his side.
Born April 19, 1926 in Torrington, CT, he was the son of Frank and Emily (Williams) Colangelo. He was a United States Navy veteran of WWII, having proudly served on the subchaser SC-1020...
Ruby E. Anderson
Jun 8, 2018
Ruby E. Anderson, 96, died on June 8, 2018. She was preceded in death by husband, G. Henry Anderson, four siblings and several nieces and nephews. She is survived by son, Don (Carol) Anderson, and daughter Carol (Jim) Sundholm, four grandchildren Kristin (Eric), Luke, Johanna (Abel), Rachel (Paul) and five great grandchildren. She was raised and married in Springfield,...
Anna-Lisa Madeira
Jun 8, 2018
Anna-Lisa Madeira was born on October 10, 1920 in Cranston, Rhode Island, the daughter of Gustaf and Anna Beckman, immigrants from Goteborg, Sweden. Early in life she evidenced a love for and talent in piano playing, which was strongly influenced by attending meetings at Providence Bible Institute as a child and teen-ager. This love of music, particularly religious music,...
Sergio Gonzalez
Jun 6, 2018
Sergio Gonzalez, a hero, husband, father, grandfather and friend to many, passed away after a beautiful and adventurous lifetime on June 6, 2018.
Sergio was born in Matanzas, Cuba on September 9, 1922. There, he met his beautiful wife, Estrella Gonzalez, and they had three children together, Sonya, Diego and Rosa.
As the political climate...
Thomas F. Holigan, Jr.
Jun 5, 2018
Thomas F. Holigan Jr., 94, of East Berlin, husband of the late Jessie (Palmer) Holigan, passed away peacefully at Pilgrim Manor in Cromwell on June 5, 2018.
Born in Southington on Jan. 11, 1924, he was the son of the late Thomas F. Holigan Sr. and Evangeline (Bourgoise) Holigan. Thomas was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World...
Susan Mary Grega
May 28, 2018
Susan Grega, 54, of New Britain passed away on May 28, 2018 unexpectedly and peacefully at home.
Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of Stephen and Patricia (Coyle) Grega. She was previously employed at New Britain General Hospital. Susan had a love for life, a great sense of humor, and a passion for helping others. ...
Juana R. Rivera
May 28, 2018
Juana Rivera passed away peacefully on Monday, May 28, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Las Padres, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter the late Gregoria and Miguel Sr. Rosario. She is survived by her daughter Carmen Cordero and spouse Damian, Son German Rivera and spouse Kara, sons Miguel, Daniel, Samuel and Jose Antonio and spouse Christine;...
Richard A. Waskiewicz
May 27, 2018
Richard A. Waskiewicz, 64, of Kensington, beloved husband of Diane Waskiewicz, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain, after a brief illness.
Born in Montague, MA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Helen (Sysun) Waskiewicz. Rich was a Hatfield, MA resident before moving to Kensington...
Christopher Donald Norton
May 24, 2018
Christopher Donald Norton, 36, of Kensington, husband of Nakita Norton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford after a courageous battle with brain cancer.
Born in Johnstown, PA, he was a Kensington resident most of his life. Christopher attended Berlin Schools and played baseball with the Berlin Little League and...
Faith Churchill
May 21, 2018
Faith (Scalise) Churchill, 77, of Berlin, wife of John Preston Churchill, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 21, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late James J. Scalise and Adeline (Marinelli) Scalise. Faith attended local schools and graduated from St. Joseph College, Trinity College, and Southern Connecticut...
Angel "Kiki" Colon
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.
...Robert E. Seaburg
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...
Christopher O. Bobbitt
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...
Arvid H. Ritchie
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...
Steven Anders
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...
Beverly Ann Noble
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...
Judith Baston
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...
Angel B. Yirigian
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...
Warren William Glatz
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...
Harrie R. Nims
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...
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