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Paula Gurlin

Paula Gurlin

Nov 11, 2024

Paula Gurlin, 81, of Newington passed away on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.  She was the widow of Paul Gurlin.

Born in Cranston, RI, she was the daughter of the late August and Elizabeth (Wolfe) Orioli.  Paula was a former New Britain resident before moving to Newington 28 years...

Wilfredo J. Baez Santana

Wilfredo J. Baez Santana

Nov 10, 2024

Wilfredo J. Baez Santana, 73, of New Britain, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut.

Calling hours and funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 14th from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 S. Main St., New Britain.

Agostino Prisco

Agostino Prisco

Nov 7, 2024

Agostino Prisco, 80, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 7, 2024 with his family by his side. He was born on December 18, 1943, in Naples, Italy to the late Antonio and Maria (Ferrara) Prisco. Agostino immigrated here in 1960 and devoted 40 years to Tilcon in New Britain.

Agostino is predeceased by his...

Anthony Louis Lupia

Anthony Louis Lupia

Nov 6, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anthony Louis Lupia, beloved father, brother, uncle and son, on November 6, 2024, at the age of 67.  Born in New Britain and a resident of Berlin, he will be remembered for his gifted musical talent as a drummer and percussionist having received a degree in Music Education...

Debra Kindblom

Debra Kindblom

Nov 3, 2024

Debra (Debi) Kindblom, 58, of Bristol, passed away on November 3, 2024 at Bristol Hospital. She was born on January 21, 1966 in Hartford to the late Norman Kindblom and Beverly (Bombard) Kindblom.

Debi was a nurse by trade, graduating from St. Mary’s with her nursing certificate. She was known and loved by many.

Debi...

Henrietta "Homa" Kallajian

Henrietta "Homa" Kallajian

Nov 1, 2024

Henrietta “Homa” Kallajian, 86, of Wethersfield, wife of Richard Kallajian, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain.

Born in Hartford, she was the daughter of the late Setrak and Vartouhi (DerTatosian) DerBoghosian.  Henrietta was formerly employed as an Insurance Administrator.  She was an active and devoted member...

Maryann Yezierski

Maryann Yezierski

Oct 30, 2024

Maryann Yezierski, 69, of New Britain, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut.

Calling hours and funeral services will be held on Monday, November 4th from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 S. Main St., New Britain.

Andres Davila Rodriguez

Andres Davila Rodriguez

Oct 28, 2024

Andres Davila Rodriguez, lovingly known to friends and family as "Cano," passed away surrounded by family on October 28, 2024, at the age of 84. Born on February 4, 1940, in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, Cano was best known as a man of strength, resilience, and unwavering dedication. His life was a testament to the words of Theodore Roosevelt: "Far...

Montana Rose Ouellet

Montana Rose Ouellet

Oct 26, 2024

On October 26th, Montana Rose Ouellet was unexpectedly taken from this world. Montana was born April 13, 2004, in Bristol to the late Nicole Ouellet. Montana is survived by her brother Jaxton Colasante, her beloved papay- Rodier Ouellet and her fur babies Brody and Zeus. Montana is predeceased to her loving grandmother Dora (Thibodeau) Ouellet.

Montana loved...

Rose P. Stergiou

Rose P. Stergiou

Oct 21, 2024

Rose (Pehlivanian) Stergiou, 99 years old passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2024.  She was a native of Harford, CT and a graduate of Hartford Public High School.

Rose married John Stergiou in 1960 and moved to Bristol, CT where her husband opened Bristol Pizza House Restaurant.  Though Rose worked at the Aetna Insurance Co in...

Samuel Perla

Samuel Perla

Oct 19, 2024

Samuel Perla, 68 of New Britain, CT passed away on October 19, 2024, after a brief illness with family by his side. He was born on February 29, 1956, in Puerto Cortes, Honduras to his late mother Isabel Bonilla and late father Juan Perla. He settled in La Lima with his wife Miriam Perla to raise their five kids...

Eugenio Encarnacion

Eugenio Encarnacion

Oct 16, 2024

Calling hours and funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 from 10 AM to 12 PM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 S. Main Street, New Britain.  Burial will be in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield.

John Bartalotta

John Bartalotta

Oct 13, 2024

John Bartalotta of New Britain passed away on Sunday October 13th 2024. He migrated from Calabria, Italy with his parents when he was 6 years old. John is survived by his children Nicholas A Bartalotta and Kate F Bartalotta.  John is also survived by his significant other of twenty-four years Brenda Hansen, his first cousins Angela, Nancy, Patrick, Frankie...

Carlos Augusto Torres

Carlos Augusto Torres

Oct 11, 2024

Carlos Augusto Torres, 88, of New Britain passed away to be with the Lord Jesus on Friday October 11, 2024. He was born on December 5, 1935 in Maunabo, Puerto Rico. Carlos is the son of the late Agustin Torres and Cipriana Vazquez. He retired many years ago from Emhart Manufacturing in New Britain, CT. He served in many...

Maria Mckenzie

Maria Mckenzie

Oct 7, 2024

Maria McKenzie, 59, of Plainville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday October 7, 2024 at her home in Plainville.

Maria McKenzie was born on March 22, 1965 in New Britain to her late father, Raul Acevedo Sr. and her late mother, Angelica Acevedo.

She attended and graduated from New Britain High School where she met her...

Sandra Lee Cook

Sandra Lee Cook

Oct 6, 2024

Sandra Lee (Wennberg) Cook, 64, of Bristol, wife of Richard Cook, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital in Bridgeport.

Born in New Britain, she was a Bristol resident since 1962 and was a graduate of Bristol Eastern High School Class of 1978.  Sandy was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church...

Anna Ambartsumova

Anna Ambartsumova

Oct 4, 2024

Anna Ambartsumova, a gentle and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Friday, October 4. She was 94.

A native of Hadrut in Nagorno Karabakh, Anna grew up in Baku, Azerbaijan, during the difficult years of World War II. At a time when most women didn’t have opportunities to pursue higher education, she went on to...

Francis "Frank" C. Wilson

Francis "Frank" C. Wilson

Oct 2, 2024

Francis "Frank" C. Wilson, 88, long-time resident of Newington and beloved husband of Elfriede (Fenner) Wilson for 63 years, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

Born and raised in New Britain by the late William E. Wilson and Iva E. Wilson Walls, Frank was a U.S. Army veteran and spent much of his working career...

William "Bill" Durant Johnstone

William "Bill" Durant Johnstone

Sep 29, 2024

William “Bill” Durant Johnstone, 79, of New Britain, beloved husband of Patricia Johnstone, peacefully passed away at home on Sunday, September 29, 2024.  He was the son of the late Merlin D. Johnstone and Constance (Piniozek) Johnstone.

Born Aug. 3, 1945 and raised in New Britain, Bill was a lifelong member of the community. He proudly served...

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