Obituaries

Aug 7, 2024

Pedro Damian Santana passed away on August 7, 2024. Visitation and funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home in New Britain.

Aug 3, 2024

Vincenzina Mennillo Colino was a beloved great-grandmother, grandmother, mother, wife, sister, and daughter during her incredible 88 years of life. She entered eternal rest peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday the 3rd of August, 2024.  We will remember Vincenzina by her love for her family, her bright smile, her contagious laugh, and her love for all things...

Jul 29, 2024

Vincent Flaminio, 91, a long time New Britain resident passed away after a long and courageous battle with Lewy body dementia at Countryside Manor in Bristol with his family by his side. He was the widow of his beloved wife, Olympia Flaminio, who predeceased him in 2014.

Vincent was the son of Frank Flaminio and Immacolata (Landolfi)....

Jul 29, 2024

Rev. Jose Luis Marquez, 94, of Meriden, CT passed away on July 29, 2024. Born on June 21, 1930 in Carolina, Puerto Rico, he was the eldest of thirteen children. “Brother Luis” as he was fondly called was loved by many. His wife, Francisca Rivera preceded him in death; he is survived by his children: Wilfredo, Jose, Carlos, Pedro...

Jul 19, 2024

Sandra M. Morrissey, 83, of New Britain passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024 at Hospital of Central CT, New Britain.

Sandra was born in New Britain to the late Thomas and Margaret (Fox) Morrissey.  Sandra grew up in New Britain and attended the former St. John’s Lutheran Church.  She lived for a short while in Millbury,...

Jul 19, 2024

Thomas, the Hammer, Hamera, 75, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on July 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Tom spent many years as a steel worker before retiring. He loved to golf, play pool, and have a beer with his son and the many friends at the Spartans Club in Kensington and Saint Joseph’s...

Jul 9, 2024

Mrs. Jean (Wojculewicz) D’Apice, age 89, of New Britain, entered into eternal rest on July 9, 2024.  She was the widow of Nichalos D’Apice who died in 2017.  Jean was born in New Britain and remained a lifelong resident.  Jean graduated from Bridgeport University and was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse for 40 years.  She worked at the...

Jul 7, 2024

Nitza Rodriguez, 78, of New Britain, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 7, 2024. Daughter of the late Julia Cruz and Juan Castillo.

Nitza worked and retired from Honeywell and Parker. She loved to spend time with her family and friends and was the firecracker of the family. Nitza will be deeply missed by all.

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Jun 28, 2024

Maria A. Guzman, age 97, passed on June 28th, 2024 in Bristol, CT. Born in La Cieba, Honduras on December 22,1926, Maria spent her life nurturing her family, and tending to her plans and garden bringing warmth and beauty into the world. Maria is survived by her son, Miguel Canelas Guzman of Honduras, two daughters, Blanca Eliza Guzman and...

Jun 25, 2024

James Peter Rinas, of 20 Surrey Drive, Newington, died unexpectedly at home on June 25, 2024.  His absence from a church council meeting at First Lutheran Church in New Britain prompted members there to try to call him, and finally to call the Newington police, who found that he had died in his apartment.  He had told a friend...

Jun 25, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Heriberto Mendez-Ribot announces his sudden passing on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at the young age of 23. Eddie or as we call him "Juji" showed all of us his strength during his month long battle with T- Cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma.

Juji was extremely selfless and kind to everyone...

Jun 24, 2024

Danny Paul Calafiore, 47, beloved son of Pasquale and Connie Calafiore of Farmington, CT passed away peacefully on June 24, 2024, with his loving parents and family by his side.

Danny was born on December 7, 1976, in New Britain. He graduated from Farmington High School, was employed at Stop and Shop in Unionville and Miller Foods...

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Jun 13, 2024

Louis J. Scarfo, Jr. 76, of New Britain, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024 surrounded by family at the Hospital of Central Connecticut.

He was born on June 7, 1948, in New Britain.  He was the son of Louis A. Scarfo and Natalie C. (Lazzaro) Scarfo of New Britain.  Louis was a retired chemist employed at the...

Jun 8, 2024

Pedro Montanez passed away on June 8, 2024. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, June 17, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home in New Britain. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery.

Jun 8, 2024

Carolann “Carol” Merrill, 78, beloved wife for 60 years of Richard “Shorty” Merrill Sr., passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Carol was born on June 6, 1946, in New Britain, CT to the late Robert Sr. and Eleanor (Foley) Natzke. Carol was a long-time resident of Middletown, CT and spent...

Jun 4, 2024

Silvia "Banco" Simione Vento passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain on June 4, 2024 at the age of 100 years old.

She was the beloved wife of Anacleto (Nicky) Vento who passed away in December 2000. She was a resident of East Berlin for 43 years. Silvia...

Jun 3, 2024

Rose Angeli Wollman, 94, of Kensington, passed away on June 3, 2024 at Mulberry Gardens in Plantsville.  She was the widow of Charles Angeli and John “Jack” Wollman.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Josephine (Criniti) Andreachio.  Rose was a former New Britain resident before moving to Kensington.  She was...

Jun 3, 2024

Mrs. Soo Wha (Chai) Kim died peacefully in her sleep on June 3, 2024, under hospice care at Jerome Home in New Britain, CT.  She was born the oldest of four brothers in 1933 in Taegu, South Korea. Soo Wha graduated from Hyosung Women's College earning her degree in choral conducting and piano performance.  She taught music at the...