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Joseph A. Minniti
Nov 10, 2014
Joseph A. Minniti, 50, of Naugatuck, died unexpectedly on Monday November 10th at home. Born in Derby, CT, he was a resident of Naugatuck most of his life. Surviving are his son, Michael S. MInniti of Woodbridge; his parents, Sonny and Gussie (Cusumano) Minniti of Branford; his brother, Tony Minniti and wife Susan of Orange; and his nephew, Anthony Minniti...
Harold Francis Berg
Nov 7, 2014
Harold Francis Berg, 79, of Waterbury, died on November 7, 2014 after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Paula Berg. Born in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Harold and Irene Berg. Mr. Berg served in the United States Marine Corp. and was stationed in Japan. He retired from his work as a...
Harvey Roger Knopf
Nov 5, 2014
Harvey Roger Knopf, of Kensington, CT, beloved husband of Dolores Knopf, entered into eternal life on November 5, 2014. Born November 25, 1934, in Bristol, CT, he was the son of the late Lydia (Renn) Knopf. Harvey grew up in Kensington and attended schools in Kensington and New Britain. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Meriden...
Nelson Marrero
Oct 20, 2014
Nelson Marrero, 59, of New Britain, passed away on Monday, Oct. 20, 2014 at St. Mary Hospital in Waterbury. Born in Bronx, NY, he was a New Britain resident for 20 years and was well known as a vocalist with his own orchestra. He was a member of St. Mary Church. Surviving are wife, Maritza Marrero, his children, Nelson "Hazel"...
Jack P. Gillotti, Sr.
Oct 17, 2014
Jack P. Gillotti, Sr, 85, a loving father, grandpa, brother and friend passed peacefully Friday October 17th moments after the arrival of his beloved son traveling from Washington, DC. His family will always remember his great sense of humor, kindness and acceptance of all people. Voted "Most Talkative", by Danbury High School Class of 1946, he loved a good time,...
Garabed "Charlie" Darakjian
Oct 15, 2014
Garabed "Charlie" Darakjian, 78, of New Britain, husband of Marta (Shamassian) Darakjian, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 15, 2014. Born in Baghdad, Iraq, he was the son of Taniel and Mariam (Atamian) Darakjian. He was a New Britain resident for over 40 years and retired from Lord and Taylor at West Farms Mall where he worked as...
Marie "Mimi" Evelyn Rivers
Oct 15, 2014
Marie Evelyn "Mimi" Rivers, 85, of New Britain, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014 at Hartford Hospital. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Charles Thomas Rivers and Evelyn (Kallberg) Rivers. Marie was a New Britain resident most of her life and was a graduate of New Britain High School. She recently attended her...
Lawrence "Larry" William Brill
Oct 14, 2014
Lawrence William "Larry" Brill of New Britain, CT died on October 14th. He was 63 years old and is the son of the late Marjorie and William Brill of Madison, CT. He is survived by his brother Chris Brill of Westbrook, CT and his sisters Jackie Brill of Cambridge, MA and Martha Brill of Arlington, MA. He was an avid...
Magdalene Mary Palmer
Oct 11, 2014
Magdalene Mary Palmer, 60, of New Britain, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Born in New Britain, she was a lifelong resident. She was the daughter of Geraldine (Santos) Lebby of New Britain and the late McKinley Lebby. Magdalene was formerly employed as a nurse at Monsignor Bojnowski Manor. In addition...
Roy Wesley Rockhill
Oct 10, 2014
Roy Wesley Rockhill, 67, of New Britain, beloved husband of Joanne (Spinner) Rockhill, passed away peacefully Friday, Oct. 10, 2014 at Hartford Hospital. Born August 6, 1947 in Westville, NY, he was the son of Audrey (Barney) Rockhill and the late Kermit Rockhill. He was formerly employed at Pratt & Whitney for 43 years, retiring in 2011. He had a...
Philip Peter Floros
Oct 9, 2014
Philip Peter Floros, 90, of New Britain, husband of the late Alda R. (Nicolini) Floros, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014 in Bryn Mawr, PA. Born in New Britain, he was the son of Peter and Nina (Distin) Floros. He was a resident of New Britain most of his life and was a U.S....
Donna Marie Kopycinski
Oct 8, 2014
Donna Marie Kopycinski, 47, of Southington, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014. Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of Raymond and Kathleen (Herman) Kopycinski of New Britain. Donna was a long time New Britain resident before moving to Southington 14 years ago. She was a CNA at Bell Marie R.C.H. in Plainville for 13 years and...
Denis A. Thiede
Oct 4, 2014
Denis August Thiede, 61, of Bristol, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday. Born in Middletown, he is the son of Lucy (Marturano) Thiede of New Britain and the late Walter G. Thiede. Denis is a former Southington and New Britain resident, residing in Bristol since 1986. He was a self employed Electrician for DEL Electrical...
Anna L. Orvis
Sep 29, 2014
Anna L. Orvis, 87, of New Britain, wife of John A. Orvis, passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 29, 2014 at the Jefferson House in Newington. Born in Belvedere, Province of Siracusa, Sicily, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Angelina (Belli) Salonia. She was a New Britain resident for over 80 years and was a graduate of...
Jean Gay
Sep 29, 2014
Jean (Egan) Gay, 63, of Southington, passed away unexpectedly on Monday after a short illness. She was the beloved wife of Charles Gay. Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late John Joseph and Mary (Boyce) Egan. Jean is a former New Britain resident, attending local schools and a graduate of Pulaski High School, Class of 1969....
Ellen Ann Capner (Stover) Northup
Sep 26, 2014
Ellen Ann Capner (Stover) Northup, 95, passed into eternal rest on September 26 at Arbor Rose in New Britain with her family by her side. She was the widow of Arvin Hume Northup, her devoted husband of 65 years. Born December 1, 1918 at Chestnut Hill, PA, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Isaac Francis Stover and Edith...
William B. Cabelus, Jr.
Sep 25, 2014
William B. Cabelus, Jr., 53, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Thursday at Hartford Hospital. Born in New Britain he was the loving and devoted son of Joan (Rosato) Cabelus and the late William B. Cabelus, Sr. William has been a lifelong New Britain resident, attending local schools and graduating from New Britain High School. He worked as a...
Esther Warner
Sep 22, 2014
Esther (Anderson) Warner, 92, of Southington, widow of Donald Warner Sr., passed away peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2014. Born in New Britain, she was a former New Britain resident and a Southington resident since 1979. Esther was formerly employed at Fafnir Bearing Co. and was a former member of Bethany Covenant Church. She was an avid bowler. Esther was...
Frances G. Latham
Sep 17, 2014
Frances G. Latham, 85, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. Born in Deep River, Ct, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Leona (Wrice) Gleason. She was a former Old Lyme, Yalesville, and Meriden resident before moving to New Britain 20 years ago. Frances...
Philip Henry Klatt
Sep 16, 2014
Philip Henry Klatt died peacefully at his home on Tuesday September 16, 2014, surrounded by his two daughters, his son-in-law and his caregiver. His love for his family, humor, kindness and gentle spirit will be greatly missed. Philip was born January 28, 1921, the only child of Nella and Frank Klatt of Plainville, CT. He attended Plainville high school where...
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