Obituaries

May 4, 2017

Guillermo Rodriguez, 68, of New Britain, passed away at Midstate Medical Center on Thursday.

Born in Comerio, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Eulogio Rodriguez and Carmen Delia Cosme. Guillermo has been a longtime New Britain resident, moving from Hartford 48 years ago. He worked at Corbin Russwin for 43 years, retiring in 2013....

Apr 26, 2017

George Streib, 80, of New Britain, husband of Waltraud Streib, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.

Born in Klein Zappel, Germany, he was the son of the late Fritz and Martha Streib.  George was a long time New Britain resident and was formerly employed at New...

Apr 25, 2017

Aurora Feliciano, age 96, a lifelong New Britain resident entered into eternal rest on April 25, 2017.  She was a resident at Autumn Lake Healthcare, Dementia Unit, for the past year and a half.

Aurora was born in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico.  She worked at the School Carmen Gomez Tejera as a dietician aide for many years...

Apr 22, 2017

Maria Sanchez was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico on January 29, 1950 to Angel Ramon Sanchez Tapia and Maria Esther Hernandez Rivera.  She passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at home in New Britain.

At the age of 17, she relocated to Hartford Connecticut where she settled and gave birth to five children, Frankie, Luz...

Apr 22, 2017

Alice Bagdigian, 97 of Farmington, widow of Monty Bagdigian, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 23, 2017 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.

Born in Union City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Hagop and Seranoush (Nersessian) Tutunjian.    Alice was a resident of Long Beach, Long Island, NY and West New York,...

Apr 13, 2017

Marianna Morga, 91, of New Britain, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 13, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.  She was the widow of Alfred Morga.

Born in Krasnystaw, Poland, she was the daughter of the late Andrzej and Sophia (Czaplinska) Potap.  She was a New Britain resident for over 50 years and was formerly...

Apr 12, 2017

Carmen Ruiz, 86, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Hemeregildo Rodriguez and Agustina Rivera.  Carmen was a New Britain resident for over 30 years and was a member of St. Mary Church.

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Apr 11, 2017

Lifteria “Lettye” Stathos, beloved sister and aunt, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2017 after a long illness. She was the widow of Nicholas Stathos.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Nota (Politis) Karlames. Lettye was a lifelong resident of New Britain. She attended New Britain Schools and was a...

Apr 5, 2017

John Klotz, 92 of Berlin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 5, 2017.

A lifelong resident of Berlin, he was the son of the late Stephen Klotz and Mary (Kotrady) Klotz.  He is a veteran of WWII having served in the Navy.  John was employed by Emhart Corp in...

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,...