Alice H. Karlames
Nov 7, 2013
Alice H. Karlames, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Thursday at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Nota (Politis) Karlames. She was a life-long New Britain resident and was formerly employed by the State of Connecticut in the Retirement Division. Alice was a devoted...
Manuel A. Velez-Correa
Nov 6, 2013
Manuel A. Velez-Correa, 69, of New Britain, beloved husband of Myrna Colon, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013 at Hartford Hospital. Born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, son of Leonor Correa and Ramon Velez and brother of Jorge Correa, Daniel Velez and Ana M. Velez. He received a Bachelor's Degree in secondary education from Turabo University. He was a former...
Blanca A. Miranda
Nov 2, 2013
Blanca A. Miranda, 61, of New Britain, passed away Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013 at the Hospital of Central CT. Born in Dorado, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of Geraldo Miranda and Joaquina Mercado. She was a long time New Britain resident and was formerly employed at Pratt & Whitney. She was active in her community in many ways. Surviving...
John I. Edmiston
Oct 26, 2013
John I. Edmiston, 87, of New Britain, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of Peter and Julia O'Neil Edmiston. He was a New Britain resident most of his life and was a U.S. Army Veteran. John was self employed, operating several Mr. Softee trucks before retiring. He was a member of...
Frances I. Cochran
Oct 21, 2013
Frances Cochran, 83, of Bristol and formerly of New Britain, entered into eternal life on Oct. 21, 2013. Born in Caribou, Maine, she was the wife of the late Robert Cochran, and was the daughter of the late Carrie Ouellette. Frances was formerly employed at Emhart, now Black and Decker, for many years. She was well loved and cherished by...
Victor L. Baccaro
Oct 19, 2013
Victor "Vic" L. Baccaro, 91, of Berlin, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 19, 2013. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 42 years, Veronica "Val" (Gwiazda) Baccaro, Born in Kensington, Vic was the son of the late Joseph and Rita (Daversa) Baccaro. He has been a life-long resident of Berlin, attending local schools and graduating from...
Martin M. Gerena
Oct 14, 2013
Martin M. Gerena, 34, of New Britain, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Oct. 14, 2013. Born in New Britain, he was a life-long resident. He was a graduate of E.C. Goodwin Technical School and was employed at Idex Health and Science in Bristol. Martin was a member of the New Britain Puerto Rican Society and was a New England Patriots...
Dirkje J. Freberg
Oct 13, 2013
Dirkje Jansen (Eigenraam) Freberg, 84, of New Britain, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013 at Newington Healthcare Center. She was the widow of Einar H. Freberg who died Sept. 18, 2013 and with whom she recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Arie and Ellen (Westwood) Eigenraam. She was...
Karen Lynn Williams
Oct 9, 2013
Karen Lynn Williams, 42, of Raleigh, NC passed away Wednesday October 9, 2013, at her residence surrounded by her family. Karen was born on May 27, 1971 in New Britain, CT. She was the daughter of George and Waltraud Streib of New Britain. She was a graduate of New Britain High School, Hartford State Tech, Clemson University and NC State...
Francisco Vazquez
Oct 8, 2013
Francisco Vazquez, 77, of New Britain, beloved husband of Auriela (Franco) Vazquez, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013 at Hartford Hospital. Born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Juan Vazquez and Teofila Reyes. He was a New Britain resident for over 25 years and was formerly employed as a restaurant owner and chef. In...
Frances H. Burg
Oct 1, 2013
Frances H. Burg, 101, of Berlin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Richard Burg Sr. Born in Chicopee, MA, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Nellie (Lafarr) Martin. Frances was a former Newington resident and was formerly employed at Royal Typewriter. She was a member...
Felipe N. Collazo
Sep 28, 2013
Felipe N. Collazo, 75, of New Britain, passed away at home on Saturday, September 28, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Jose D. Collazo and Crisanta Casiano. He was a New Britain resident for over 40 years. Surviving are his beloved wife, Mercedes (Madera) Collazo; five children, Fernando Madera,...
Hector L. Rodriguez
Sep 22, 2013
Hector L. Rodriguez, 46, of New Britain, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013. Born in New Britain, he was a life-long resident. He was employed at Connecticut Spring and Stamp Company. Hector was an avid San Francisco 49ers Football Fan. Surviving are his beloved parents Nitza (Castillo) Rodriguez and Obdulio Rodriguez; his sisters and brothers, Marilyn Cancel, Ana...
William J. Desmond, Jr.
Sep 18, 2013
William J. Desmond Jr., 94, of New Britain, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013. He was the husband of Dorothy Walsh Desmond who died in 1980, and Justine B. Desmond who died in 2011. Born May 16, 1919 in New Haven, CT, he was the son of the late William and Mary Agnes Desmond of West Hartford, CT. He...
Einar H. Freberg
Sep 18, 2013
Einar H. Freberg, 87, of New Britain, husband of Dirkje Freberg, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013 at home. Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Einar W. and Ottilia (Bjorklund) Freberg. He was a life long New Britain resident. Einar was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He...
Nils L. Hakanson
Sep 14, 2013
Nils L. Hakanson was called home on Saturday September 14 at the age of 95. Born in Karlskrona, Sweden his family immigrated to the United States in 1929, settling in Springfield, MA. He was predeceased by his wife, Eileen (Smith) Hakanson in 1991. He is survived by his son Don Hakanson and his wife, Susan, of Dolores, CO and his...
Maria Rosa "Rosina" Campagna
Aug 31, 2013
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Maria Rosa "Rosina" (Marino) Campagna, of New Britain. Rosina passed away peacefully on Saturday, surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted widow of Giuseppe R. Campagna with whom she shared 64 years of marital bliss. Born in Italy, Rosina was the daughter of the late Nicola Marino and Elisabetta (Parisi)...
Ellen T. Russak
Aug 31, 2013
Ellen T. Russak, 70, of Berlin, wife of Mark Russak, DVM, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at Hartford Hospital after a long courageous battle with illness. Born in Oberlin, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late William and Miriam (Lemon) Tallmadge. Ellen was a Berlin resident from 1979 to 2003 when she and her husband moved to...
Sue Ann Perrotti
Aug 26, 2013
Sue Ann Perrotti, 68, of Berlin, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2013 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut. She was the widow of Antimo (Timmy) Perrotti. Born in New Haven, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Raphael (Sorrentino) Langevin. She lived in East Haven before moving to Berlin eight years ago. She was formerly employed at...
Ramon Sanchez
Aug 12, 2013
Ramon Sanchez, 78, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 12, 2013 at Hartford Hospital. Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of Ramon Soto and Georgina Sanchez. He was a New Britain resident for over 50 years and was formerly employed at Fafnir Bearing Co. He attended Valley Baptist Church in Avon. Surviving are his children,...
