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Antoinette Rose Taricani

Antoinette Rose Taricani

Jan 21, 2015

"Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God's kindness: kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile." ? Mother Teresa The Lord has called home one of his favorite daughters. Antoinette Rose Taricani died on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 peacefully at home surrounded by her loved...

Ruth Postl

Ruth Postl

Jan 17, 2015

Ruth (McIntosh) Postl, 99, died January 17th in Kensington, after a short illness. Born in the Town of Russia in New York State to Bert Collins and Daisy Pierce McIntosh, she was the youngest of five children. She has resided in the Kensington-New Britain area since 1934. Ruth came to Connecticut in 1934 to visit her brother and stayed in...

Helena Paulina Zadiniec

Helena Paulina Zadiniec

Jan 16, 2015

Helena Paulina (Kurpiel) Zadiniec, 84, of New Britain, went home to be with her Saviour, Jesus Christ on January 16, 2015 at the home of her daughter Esther, with her loving family by her side. She was the widow of Teodozjusz "Ted" Zadiniec. Born in Stare Tarnowice, Poland, she was a resident of the United States for 55 years. Helena...

Florentino Alfonso

Florentino Alfonso

Jan 16, 2015

Florentino Alfonso, 89, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Friday at Newington Healthcare. He was the widower of Ines B. Alfonso. Born in Matanza, Cuba, he was the son of the late Bernardino and Lucia (Rodriguez) Alfonso. Florentino has been a long time New Britain resident, moving here from New York in 1957. He worked as a Machine Operator...

William A. Golyshko

William A. Golyshko

Jan 13, 2015

William Andrew "Bill" Golyshko, 86, of Southington, husband of Jean Golyshko, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015 at the Hospital of Central CT. Born in Hartford, Bill was the son of the late Andrew and Eva (Truhan) Golyshko and was a long time resident of Southington. He was a U.S. Veteran who served in the Merchant Marines and...

Jose Crespo

Jose Crespo

Jan 10, 2015

Jose Crespo, 5 year old son of Desire Franqui and Ramon Perez of New Britain, died unexpectedly on January 10, 2015. Also surviving are his grandparents, Carmen Rodriguez, Edwin Franqui, Sixta Santos, and Ismael Ramos; his brother, Yareil Perez, his sister, Yashira Perez; his step-brothers, Ramon Perez, Luis Perez and Justin Perez; and his Godmother, Isabel Rodriguez. A Mass of...

Diane M. Morra

Diane M. Morra

Jan 6, 2015

Diane M. (Hazelwood) Morra, 69, of Meriden, exited this life just as she lived it, with grace and strength, surrounded by family and friends. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Carmelita (Doyle) Hazelwood. Before retiring, Diane was the Director of Program Services and Director of Individualized/Children Services at the Arc of Meriden-Wallingford, Inc....

Eva Marie Voisine

Eva Marie Voisine

Jan 6, 2015

Eva Marie (Richard) Voisine, 84, of Plainville, widow of Lawrence "Blanc" Voisine who died Dec. 13, 2014, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015 at the Hospital of Central CT. Eva was surrounded by her loving family. Born in West Enfield, ME, she was the daughter of the late Simon and Celina (Theriault) Richard. She lived in New Britain...

Elizabeth F. Williams

Elizabeth F. Williams

Jan 2, 2015

Elizabeth Betty' Florence (Anderson) Williams passed on Friday, January 2, 2015 following a long illness. She was ten days shy of her 90th birthday. Betty resided in the Kensington section of Berlin since 1953. She was an accomplished vocalist and sang in the Senior Choir of Kensington Congregational Church for 45 years. Betty possessed a soaring soprano voice and was...

John E. Zarrella

John E. Zarrella

Jan 1, 2015

John E. Zarrella, 71, of New Britain, beloved husband of Linda Zarrella, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 1, 2015. Born in Bristol, he was the son of the late Anthony and Ruth (Jacobs) Zarrella. John was a New Britain resident most of his life and was formerly employed as a truck driver. John loved animals and wild life. He enjoyed...

Virginia Rodriguez

Virginia Rodriguez

Dec 31, 2014

Virginia Rodriguez, 70, of West Hartford, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 31, 2014, at Hartford Hospital. Born in Cidra, PR, she was the daughter of the late Herminio Rodriguez and Maria Magdalena Domenech (Rosario). Virginia was formerly a Hartford resident before moving to West Hartford six years ago. Virginia retired after years of working for a nursery and...

Veronica Marin

Veronica Marin

Dec 30, 2014

Veronica Marin, 84, of New Britain, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, at the Hospital of Central Conn. in New Britain. Born in Poland, she was a New Britain resident since 1966 and was formerly employed as an executive secretary in various organizations and worked in community serviced performing social work on behalf of others. She was a member...

John A. Orvis

John A. Orvis

Dec 26, 2014

John A. Orvis, 91, of New Britain, reunited with his late wife, Anna (Salonia) Orvis, after passing away unexpectedly at home on Friday, Dec. 26, 2014. After passing away only three short months after Anna, they will be very happy to once again be together. Born in Plainville, he was the son of the late Charles William Orvis and Clara...

Nilda Cruz

Nilda Cruz

Dec 25, 2014

Nilda Cruz, 56, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2014 at Hartford Hospital. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was a New Britain resident for the past 14 years. Nilda was employed at Prudence Crandall. Nilda Cruz touched many lives in the community through her work as a shelter Manager for Women and children. Nilda Cruz was...

Harold Depoian

Harold Depoian

Dec 25, 2014

Harold Depoian, 85, of Kensington, passed away peacefully at home on December, 25, 2014. Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late George and Helen (Bogosian) Depoian. He was a Kensington resident for over 25 years and was formerly employed at Fafnir Bearing Co. as a foreman in the Ford Shop. He was a member of the...

Richard Gustafson

Richard Gustafson

Dec 22, 2014

Richard M. Gustafson, 85, of New Britain, passed away on Monday, Dec. 22, 2014 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut. Born in New Britain, he was the son of Ernest and Jennie (Ahlquist) Gustafson. Richard was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was formerly employed at Emhart which later became Corbin Russwin, and Black and Decker, before...

Miriam A. Meyer

Miriam A. Meyer

Dec 21, 2014

Miriam A. Meyer, 79, of Kensington, passed away at home on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. She was the wife of Charles Meyer. Born in Springfield, MA, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Donella (Roberts) Warner. Miriam was a former resident of Windsor Locks and a Kensington resident for the past 58 years. She was employed at the...

Ernestine Herrera

Ernestine Herrera

Dec 21, 2014

Ernestine Herrera, 71, of New Britain, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut. Born in Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Otilio Arroyo and Maria Arroyo. She was a New Britain resident since 1959 and was a member of St. Mary Church. Surviving are her...

Haroutun "Harry" Azarigian

Haroutun "Harry" Azarigian

Dec 21, 2014

Haroutun "Harry" Azarigian, 94, of Farmington, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014 at Middlewoods of Farmington. Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Leon and Shooshan (Mooshegian) Azarigian. He was former Farmington resident and a New Britain resident most of his life. Harry was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. He was a...

Louelle "Claire" Adam

Louelle "Claire" Adam

Dec 17, 2014

Louelle "Claire" Adam, 76, of New Britain, wife of John P. Adam, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Madawaska, Me, she was the daughter of the late John and Regina Long. Louelle was a New Britain resident for over 30 years and was formerly employed as a lunch aide....

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