Obituaries

Aug 17, 2016

Ann Marie (D’Ambrosio) Manulla, 69, of Newington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016 at Hartford Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Hartford, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Jean (LoPrete) D’Ambrosio.  She was a former Plainville resident before moving to Newington in 1991.  Ann was formerly employed at the Eye...

Aug 16, 2016

Daniel “Danny” Sirois, 74, of Lady Lake, Fl, and formerly of Berlin and West Hartford, passed away unexpectedly in Connecticut on Tuesday, August 16, 2016.  He was the husband of Florine (Corriveau) Albert-Sirois, and was predeceased by his first wife, Kathleen.

Born in Canada, he was the son of the late Alphonse and Louise (Malenfant) Sirois.  He...

Aug 15, 2016

Rita Ellen (Lemieux) Giancola, 91, owner of the “Christmas House” on Lexington Street in New Britain, passed away Monday, Aug.15, 2016 peacefully at home surrounded by Christmas lights and family. Her life story is one of extraordinary determination and perseverance.

Born in Graniteville, Vermont; she was one of nine...

Aug 7, 2016

Marguerite “Rita” France, 87, of  Farmington, widow of David France, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at the Hospital of Central CT.

Born in Kensington, she was the daughter of the late Stanley King and Josephine (Thomson) King. Rita was a former Kensington resident, graduating from Berlin...

Aug 2, 2016

Elaine M. Johnson, 87, of Meriden CT, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016 at Pilgrim Manor in Cromwell, CT.  She was the widow of Edwin S. Johnson.

Elaine was a former resident of Salem, NH, Waltham, MA and New Sweden, ME.  She was a member of Bethany Covenant Church in Bedford,...

Jul 31, 2016

Sean Warren, 26, of Norwich, and formerly of New Britain and Berlin, died unexpectedly on July 31, 2016.  Born in New Britain, he was a New Britain and Berlin resident most of his life and was employed in the retail stores at Foxwoods Casino and also employed at Labor Ready in Norwich.

Sean is survived by his...

Jul 29, 2016

Carl D. Parent, 56, of Berlin, passed away unexpectedly on Friday at Hartford Hospital.

Born in Southington, he was the son of Jeannine (Cyr) and the late Phillip Parent. Carl has been a New Britain resident most of his life, moving to Berlin ten years ago.  He worked as a Master Fabricator for Cobra Cars for many...

Jul 29, 2016

William R. Ortiz, 65, of New Britain, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 29, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Daisy (Camacho) Ortiz. Born in Naranjito, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Francisco and Petra (Rodriguez) Ortiz. William worked for Viking Kitchens as a truck driver for many years...

Jul 24, 2016

Robert P. Dabrowski passed away in his home on July 24, 2016, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters.  He was born February 24, 1943 to the late Eugene C. Dabrowski and Mary (Szczur) Dabrowski whose guidance and generosity has made us the family we are today.

He completed his military obligation by joining the Army Reserve...

Jul 23, 2016

Jeanne Meyer, 95, of New Britain, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 23, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.  She was the widow of Walter E. Meyer.

Born in Biddeford, ME, she was the daughter of the late Aime and Emma (Simard) Fournier.  Jeanne was a New Britain resident most of her life and was...

Jul 20, 2016

Frank L. Lentini Jr., 67, of New Britain, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at a local convalescent home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous four year battle with cancer.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Frank Lentini Sr. and Yvonne (Doty) Lentini.  Frank was a lifelong New Britain...

Jul 19, 2016

Jean Ciccolella, 89, of New Britain, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at a local convalescent home.

Born in Follansbee, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Matteo and Carrie (Tornifolio) Ciccolella.  She was a lifelong New Britain resident and was formerly employed as a Manager at Fleet Bank in downtown New Britain.   Jean was a...

Jul 18, 2016

Maria J. “Faita” Tirado, 58, of New Britain, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Monday, July 18, 2016 at the Hospital of Central CT.  Born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, she was a New Britain resident most of her life and was a member of St. Mary Church.

Surviving are her mother, Josefina Cruz; a son, Miguel...

Jul 13, 2016

Inez (Zanetti) Choma, 96, the wife of 70 years to William Choma Sr., passed away on Wendesday, July 13, 2016.  Born in Torrington, she was the daughter of the late Carlo and Maria (Berti) Zanetti.  She was raised in New Britain and made Kensington her home since 1952.

In addition to her husband, Inez is survived by...

Jul 7, 2016

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Jun 27, 2016

Juan A. Varela, 99, of Cromwell, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Monday. He was the beloved husband of the late Flora Gonzalez de Varela.

Born in Corcobada de Hatilla, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Carlos Varela...

Jun 26, 2016

Jesus Esparra, Jr., 49, of New Britain, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at the Hospital of Central CT, New Britain.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of Jesus Esparra and the late Olga (Davila) Esparra.  Jesus has been a lifelong New Britain resident and a member of St. Mary Church.

In...

Jun 25, 2016

Nicholas “Nick” A. Zuk, 17, of East Berlin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at CT Children’s Medical Center on Saturday, June 25.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of Frank J. and Michelle (Petrossi) Zuk. Nick has been a resident of East Berlin most of...

Jun 22, 2016

David Joseph Pastore, 67, of New Britain, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.

Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Whitney) Pastore.  David was a life-long New Britain resident and was formerly employed at Stanley Steel Strapping and Acme Strapping,...

Jun 19, 2016

Ethel (Alverde) Ohanesian, 90, of New Britain passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at the Hospital of Central CT.  She was the widow of Vaughn Ohanesian.

Born in Perth Amboy, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ethel Bordas Alverde.  She was a New Britain resident most of her life and was formerly...