Obituaries

Mar 29, 2017

Attorney Jean-Paul Garcia Lewis, "JP", 41, of New Britain, CT, passed away Wednesday March 29, 2017.

He was born and raised in California and is predeceased by his parents Larry and Teresita Lewis of South Pasadena.  He is survived by his wife, Tessa, and his two sons Michael and Elliot.

JP has resided in New...

Mar 28, 2017

Aguedo Luna Alvarez, 89, of New Britain, husband of the late Ramona Luna, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of the Cruz Luna and Providencia Alvarez.  He was a New Britain resident since 1972 and was a...

Mar 24, 2017

William Colon, 61, of East Hartford, also known as “Chico”, died unexpectedly on March 24, 2017 at home.  Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Gregorio Colon and Alejandrina Rodriguez.   William was formerly employed at Stanley Works.

Surviving are a son, Gregory Colon and his wife Joi of Germantown, MD; three sisters, Antonia...

Mar 23, 2017

Sandra Terzini, 73, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 23, 2017 surrounded by her loving family at the Hospital of Central CT.

Born in Cedartown, GA, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Dolly Timms.  Sandra was a former Southington resident, moving to New Britain in 1989.

Surviving are her...

Mar 20, 2017

Claire M. Pelletier, 87, formerly of Kensington, widow of Alby A. Pelletier, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017 at the Hospital of Central CT.

Born in Keegan, ME, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert Martin and Rose (Ouellette) Martin.  Claire was a resident of New Britain before moving to Kensington in 1984.  She was...

Mar 19, 2017

Marion (Urban) Farr, 90, formerly of Berlin, widow of John Farr, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 19, 2017.

Born on May 23, 1926, she was the daughter of the late John Urban and Antoinette (Godlevska) Urban.  Marion was a former New Britain resident, moving to Berlin in 1956.  She was formerly employed in the accounting department at...

Mar 15, 2017

Josefa “ Mami Fefa” Garcia, 88, of Bristol, widow of Salvador Garcia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Bristol Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Jose Hernandez and Angela Sanchez. Josefa was a resident of New Britain for over 40 years before...

Mar 11, 2017

Marc R. Laviana, 62, of Berlin, husband of Linda Laviana, passed away at home on Saturday, March 11, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.

In addition to his wife Linda (Brochetti) Laviana, he is survived by his daughter, Tara Jo and her fiancée Paul Phillips of West Hartford; his son Daniel Marc of Berlin; and his faithful dog, Sadie....

Mar 7, 2017

Luisa G. Sanchez, 77, of Newington, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at the Hospital of Central CT.

Born in Baba, Provencia De Los Rio, Ecuador, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Aquilino Sanchez and Rosalia Alvarado Vera. Luisa was a former New Britain resident and was formerly employed at Aetna for 20 years....

Mar 3, 2017

Bridgette Mulhall-Meketa, 50, of New Britain, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Mar. 3, 2017.

Born in New Britain, she was a life long resident and was the beloved daughter of Frederick and Jacqueline (Jernigan) Hurlbert of New Britain.  She was an honor student and graduate of New Britain High School.

In addition to her parents,...

Mar 1, 2017

America “Tata” Orengo, 66, of New Britain, passed away on Wednesday, Mar. 1, 2017 at Autumn Lake Healthcare in New Britain surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Nestor Orengo and America Mercado.

Surviving are four children, Jose Vargas, Abigail Vargas, Maria Vargas, and Nestor Vargas; five grandchildren,...

Feb 22, 2017

David A. Johnson, 84, of Cromwell, formerly of Newington, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 at Middlesex Hospital.  He was the widower of Ruth C. Johnson.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late David W. Johnson and Edith (Carlson) Johnson.  David was a long time resident of Newington before moving to Phoenix,...

Feb 21, 2017

Walter William Wallace, 82, of Kensington, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017 at the Hospital of Central CT.

Born in Newington, he was the son of the late Walter J. Wallace and Louise (Duffin) Wallace.  Walter was a Kensington resident most of his life and was a U.S. Army Veteran.   He was formerly employed as a...

Feb 20, 2017

Aniela Wdowiak, 67, formerly of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 20, 2017 at Apple Rehab in Plainville.

Born in Poland, she was a New Britain resident most of her life and was formerly employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Brittany Farms Healthcare Center.  She was a member at St. Francis of Assisi Church....

Feb 18, 2017

Zinet Maria Bianchi Vinci, 96, of New Britain passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017 peacefully at the Hospital of Central Connecticut with family members present. Born in Montecenere, Modena, Italy, she came to the United States in 1947 to marry her late husband Benjamin A. Vinci. Zinet was the daughter of the late Pietro and Beatrice (Vigriall) Bianchi....

Feb 14, 2017

Roberto Rodriguez Perez, 61, formerly of West Hartford and Florida, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017 at Masonicare in Wallingford.

Born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Antonio Rodriguez Irizarry and Maria Eladia Perez.  Roberto was a former West Hartford and Florida resident and was formerly employed as a pipe...

Feb 13, 2017

Rosa H. Ortiz, 44, of New Britain, passed away on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017 surrounded by her loving family at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.  Born in Puerto Rico, she was a New Britain resident most of her life.

Surviving are five children, Enoc Caraballo, Juan...

Feb 12, 2017

Roy C. Bergstrom, 87, of Cromwell, died on Sunday, February 12 at Middlesex Hospital. He was the husband of Lorraine (Nelson) Bergstrom for 63 years.

Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Carl and Hilma (Pihl) Bergstrom. Roy was a former White Plains NY resident educated in the public schools. He was...

Feb 11, 2017

Dorothy D'Amato, 93, of Farmington passed away on Saturday, February 11. She was the widow of Richard D'Amato. Born in Dublin, GA, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Lillie (Wilkinson) Manry. Dorothy has been a long time Farmington resident, moving from New Britain 36 years ago. She worked as a Bank Teller at the First National Bank...

Feb 10, 2017

Edith M. Bridges, 81, of Newington, passed away peacefully at home on Friday.

Born in Penobscot, ME, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Marie (Mitchell) Bridges. Edith has been a long time Newington resident, moving from Berlin 35 years ago. She worked as a Home Health Aide for many years.

Surviving are...