Michael C. Giancola
Mar 8, 2014
Michael Charles Giancola, 62, of New Britain died peacefully Saturday, March 8 at Aurora Senior Living Center. Born October 30, 1951, he was the son of Rita Giancola and the late Alfred Giancola of New Britain. Michael graduated from Saint Thomas Aquinas High School in 1969. He earned his Masters Degree in Business Administration from CCSU. Michael had a 30+...
Muriel Schneider
Mar 8, 2014
Muriel Schneider died on Saturday, March 8 with her family at her side and the birds she so enjoyed at the feeder outside her window. She was born in Connecticut in 1926 and was a lifelong Lutheran. Muriel was a homemaker in the truest sense of the word. She radiated hospitality and loved nothing more than spending time with her...
Ingrid A. Blomberg
Mar 3, 2014
Ingrid A. Blomberg, 93, formerly of New Britain, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, March 3, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Norman E. Blomberg who died in 1999. Born in Nykopping, Sweden, she was the daughter of the late A. Joseph and Anna Young. She graduated from Greenwich High School in...
Mary A. Dimugno
Feb 24, 2014
Mary A. (Alagna) DiMugno of Kensington passed away peacefully at home on February 24, 2014 with her family by her side. Born on December 8, 1912 in New Britain, CT, she lived an amazing 101 years. Mary was the devoted wife of the late Anthony "Tony" DiMugno with whom she shared 60 years of marriage. She follows to the Lord...
Aimi B. Austin
Feb 23, 2014
Aimi Beth Austin, 29, of New Britain, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014 at Hartford Hospital. Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of Cheryl (Warren) Austin of New Britain and the late Scott Austin. Aimi was a former Berlin resident before moving to New Britain in 2002. She was employed as a chef in food service and...
Marie Martha Albert
Feb 23, 2014
Marie Martha (Sitz) Albert, 91, of New Britain, widow of Donald F. Albert, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014. Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Stephan and Emilie (Manke) Sitz. She was a life-long New Britain resident and was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Marie took pride in...
John J. Dagata, Sr.
Feb 21, 2014
John J. Dagata, Sr., 70, of New Britain, passed away unexpectedly at the Hospital of Central CT, New Britain on Friday. He was the beloved husband of Rita (Maxim) Dagata for 47 years. Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late John and Rose (Satalino) Dagata. John was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam War....
Castor Soto
Feb 18, 2014
Castor Soto, 91, of Kensington, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday February 18, 2014. Castor was born on July 1, 1922, in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. He leaves his beloved wife of 53 years, who lovingly cared for him, Carmen O. Soto. He will be greatly missed by son Edwin Soto Sr. and wife Gloria; son Castor...
Jose A. Escobales
Feb 16, 2014
A story of survival from a determined young man whose battle in staying alive has finally come to an end! Meet Jose Antonio Escobalesa miracle baby. A native of New Britain, born in New Britain General Hospital. Jose was born with very complex congenital heart disease. Diagnosed with dextrocardia with L-transposition of the great arteries, ventricular septal defect, and pulmonary...
John Just Ellis
Feb 8, 2014
John Just Ellis, 87, of Farmington, widower of Helen (Reynolds) Ellis, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 08, 2014 in the home he and his wife built in 1957. Born in Foxboro, MA, he was a US Army Air Force veteran and was a former West Hartford resident before moving to Farmington in 1957. John was a graduate of Hartford...
Jean B. Gilbert
Jan 27, 2014
Jean B. Gilbert, 83, of Berlin, widow of George Gilbert, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 27, 2014 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret Basile. Jean was a Berlin resident most of her life and was formerly employed at Emhart Industries. She attended...
Carmen Madera
Jan 23, 2014
Carmen N. Madera, 50, of New Britain, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014 at home. Born in Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of Monserrate Feliciano and the late Eugenio Madera. She was a New Britain resident for 33 years and was formerly employed at Viking Aluminum. Surviving are her daughter, Abigail Ruiz of New Britain; her mother,...
Margaret "Maggie" Bellini
Jan 18, 2014
Margaret " Maggie" Bellini, 100, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014 at Aurora Senior Living in New Britain. Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of Nicola and Mary (Decrisanti) Bellini and was a lifelong New Britain resident. She was formerly employed as a seamstress at the New Britain Undergarment Factory and later as...
Jeffrey P. Ekwurtzel
Jan 16, 2014
Jeffrey P. Ekwurtzel, of New Britain died January 16, 2014, after a long illness. He was 63 years old. The eldest son of the late Donald W. and Margery Vahlstrom Ekwurtzel, he resided in New Britain for most of his life. He attended local schools and Kingswood School, and had been a member of Bethany Covenant Church. As a young...
Thomas (Tommy) A. Viens
Jan 12, 2014
Thomas A. (Tommy) Viens, 50, of Plainville, CT and most recently from New Britain, CT passed away unexpectedly after a short illness. He was born on September 25, 1963 in Saint Albans, VT. He was raised in both Nashua, NH and Saint Albans, VT attending Bellows Free Academy. Tommy was a free spirit who was talented in both art and...
Earl "Don" Blankenburg
Jan 12, 2014
Earl "Don" Blankenburg, 87, of Windsor, beloved husband of Ruth Blankenburg, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014 at UCONN Health Center. Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Herman and Bertha Blankenburg. Earl was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II. He was a former New Britain resident before moving to Windsor in 1964....
Debra "Debi" Louise Giancola
Jan 8, 2014
Debra Louise "Debi" Giancola, 59, of Carlsbad, Ca.,a former New Britain resident, passed away January 8, 2014 at Scripts Medical Center in San Diego, Ca. Born in New London, she was the daughter of Rita (Lemieux) Giancola who is the host and owner of the "Christmas House" on Lexington St. in New Britain and the late Alfred L. Giancola. Debi...
Marilyn "Lyn" Griswold
Jan 8, 2014
Marilyn (Bryan) Griswold, 88, of Berlin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at Apple Rehab in Cromwell. She was the widow of John R. Griswold. Born in Buffalo, NY, Marilyn, affectionately known as Lyn, was the daughter of the late William and Elsie (Steurer) Bryan. She was a former resident of Chicago, IL and Springfield, MA before moving...
Howard "Ziggy" J. Ziegler, Jr.
Jan 7, 2014
Howard J. "Ziggy" Ziegler Jr., 69, of Middletown, beloved husband of Sharon Ziegler, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2014. Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Howard Ziegler Sr. and Adeline (Semrow) Ziegler. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and was a New Britain resident until moving to Middletown in 1978. Howard was employed...
Mary "Mary Joe" Pelkey
Jan 6, 2014
Mary Josephine "Mary Joe" Pelkey, 91, of Kensington, widow of Bernard Pelkey, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January, 6, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Kensington, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Savina (Centurelli) Gelmini. She was a lifelong resident of Kensington and was formerly employed at Macristy Industries. Mary was a member...
