Robert Tocci
Apr 9, 2014
Robert Tocci, 66, of Newington, husband of Chrystal (Sullivan) Tocci, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family Born in Yonkers, NY, he was the son of Vito and Concetta (DeYorio) Tocci. Robert was a Newington resident since 2006 and was formerly employed in construction. He attended Bethany Covenant Church. Surviving are his...
Kimberly Whistnant
Apr 8, 2014
Kimberly Whistnant, 55, of Bristol, and formerly of New Britain, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at Bristol Hospital. Born in Stevenson, AL, she was the daughter of William Earls and Nell Verinda Harrison. She was a former New Britain resident before moving to Bristol 20 years ago. Kimberly was a member of Greater Grace Apostolic Church in Terryville...
Charles Kline
Apr 4, 2014
Charles Kline, 78, of New Britain, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2014 at the Hospital of Central CT. Born in Dale, S.C., he was the son of the late Daniel and Jannie Kline. He was a New Britain resident for over 50 years and was formerly employed at General Electric. Surviving are three children, Wendy MacDonald, Michael Kline, and...
Pearl M. Chasse
Apr 3, 2014
Pearl M. Chasse, 88, formerly of Berlin, wife of the late Benoit "Benny" Chasse, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2014 at Hughes Healthcare Center. Born in Dickson City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Podhajska) Wietrzykowski. Pearl was a Berlin resident over 50 years and was formerly employed at Fafnir Bearing Division of Textron....
Clifton "Clif" Sparks
Apr 2, 2014
Clifton R. Sparks, was born January 25, 1925 in Pittsburg, PA to Clifton and Vera Sparks, and went home to be with his Lord on April 2, 2014. He was an only child and was raised on the Sparks Circus for the first three years of his life. When the circus was sold in 1928, the family moved to Flushing,...
Theodore T. Wish, Sr.
Mar 27, 2014
Theodore "Ted" Wish, Sr., 86, of Berlin, passed away on Thursday at the Hospital of Central CT, New Britain. He was the widower of Lillian (Rembilas) Wish. Born in PA, he was the son of the late Bruno and Pearl Wishnefski. Ted was a US Army veteran of WW II. He was a Berlin resident most of his life, moving...
Kenneth B. Lockwood
Mar 26, 2014
Kenneth B. Lockwood, 68, of Berlin and Mystic, CT passed away at Wednesday March 26, 2014 after a year long courageous battle with a rare form of neuroendocrine pancreatic cancer. He was born on August 1, 1945 in New Britain to the late Willis and Ellen Lockwood. Ken graduated from Berlin High School in 1963. He joined the U.S. Army...
Eve Ann Dyckman
Mar 26, 2014
Eve Dyckman, 94, of New Britain, CT, widow of William G. Dyckman, died March 26th in Canton, CT. She was born in New Britain, on May 11, 1919, to parents John and Anna Benusis. She is survived by her daughter Judith Proctor and her husband Robert of Avon, and their daughters: Debbie Proctor of CA, and Cheryl Proctor of South...
Eleanor A. Salerno
Mar 20, 2014
Eleanor Ann (DeGutis) Salerno of Berlin, devoted mother and grandmother passed peacefully on March 20 in her home. Eleanor was born in New Britain, graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School and New Britain General Hospital School of Nursing. She was a caring nurse and worked labor and delivery for twenty six years at New Britain General Hospital. Many families...
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...
