Obituaries

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...

Nov 27, 2017

Erika Augsburger MacKendrick, 78, of Kittery, Maine, wife of William A. MacKendrick, passed away on Monday, Nov. 27, 2017 in York, ME.

Born in Poland, she was the daughter of the late Karl and Ida (Reich) Augsburger.  Erika was a former New Britain and Southington resident before residing in Maine.  She was formerly employed at Travelers Insurance...

Nov 25, 2017

Guy Vartkes Khuzkian, 93, of Hartford, passed away peacefully at home on November 25th, 2017. Guy was born on August 1, 1924 in Marseille, France, the son of the late Sarkis and Marianoush (Kirkorian). After surviving three years in a Nazi Germany forced labor camp, he returned home to Marseille where he married his wife Rose and later moved...

Nov 16, 2017

Joshua David Clifford, 43, of Berlin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 at the Hospital of Central CT.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Neil and Toni (Snyder) Clifford.  He was a Berlin resident most of his life and enjoyed living in the Cayman Islands for a short time.  Joshua...

Nov 15, 2017

Agnes Theresa Maier, 93, of Kensington, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017.  She was the widow of John C. Maier.

Born in Newington, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Agnes Young.  She was a resident of Kensington since 1946.  Agnes was formerly employed at Fafnir Bearing, and later worked at...

Nov 6, 2017

Dorothy H. Reed, 96, of Kensington, passed away at home on Monday, Nov. 6, 2017.  She was the widow of Harlie M. Reed.  Both greatly loved and respected by her children, she was a woman ahead of her time, demonstrating an independent spirit that challenged those around her.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of...

Nov 6, 2017

Dalila Vasquez, 67, of New Britain, passed away on Monday, Nov. 6, 2017 at home.  Born in Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Juan Vasquez and Carmen Caraballo.  She was a New Britain resident most of her life and was a member of Iglesia El Buen Samaritano Jose de Diego in New Britain.

Surviving...

Oct 29, 2017

William H. Dornfried Sr., 88, of Kensington and Old Saybrook, husband of Frances (Dower) Dornfried, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 29, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.

Born in New Britain, Bill was the son of the late Joseph Dornfried and the late Pauline (Meyer) Dornfried and a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. He lived...

Oct 26, 2017

Andres Vega Arroyo, 55, of New Britain, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017.

Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of Justo Vega and Elsie Arroyo.  He was currently employed at KMO Landscaping and formerly worked for Amodio Moving Co.

Surviving are his loving companion, Nancy Rosado; three children, Antonio Cruz, Vanessa...

Oct 23, 2017

Patrese Bielinski (Patricia Valitsky), 56, of Berlin, passed away unexpectedly on October 23rd, 2017. Patrese was born and lived in New Britain and while there, worked as an advocate for individuals with disabilities, and strived to enrich and liberate them as human beings.

She was a compassionate woman who worked tirelessly for those less fortunate.  She enjoyed...

Oct 20, 2017

Walter S. Wojculewicz, 93, of New Britain, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017.  He was the husband of the late Elizabeth (Eknoian) Wojculewicz,  his loving partner and friend from 1973 to her death in 1999.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Peter and Stella Wojculewicz.  Walter was a...