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Edith Peplau

Edith Peplau

Nov 12, 2009

Edith Peplau, 91, formerly of Newington, widow of Edward R. Peplau, died Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009 at Andrew House in New Britain. Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Edmund and Olga Tietz Walters. She was a New Britain resident before moving to Newington in 1951. Edith was formerly employed at Elm Hill School in Newington...

Eleonor Salonia

Eleonor Salonia

Nov 11, 2009

Eleonor "Losia" Pranszke Salonia, of Berlin, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, cousin and friend was called too early to our heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 11, 2009. She was the beloved wife of 38 years of Paul Alfredo Salonia. Eleonor was born in Gdynia, Poland where she worked as an elementary school teacher. She emigrated to CT in 1969 and...

Freddy Felix, Jr.

Freddy Felix, Jr.

Nov 1, 2009

Freddy Felix Jr., 24, of New Britain, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009 in Bristol. Freddy was born in New Britain and was a lifelong resident. He was a loving family man and was extremely kind hearted and very outgoing. He loved to travel and to make people smile. Surviving are his loving fiancée, Luz Diaz; daughter Tianaly Felix and son...

Theresa Witzke

Theresa Witzke

Nov 1, 2009

Theresa Helm Witzke, 86, of New Britain, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009. She was the widow of Edmund Witzke, who died Nov. 19, 2003. Born in Remscheid, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Albert Helm and Emily Heise Helm. Theresa was a former Plainville resident, moving to New Britain in 1969....

Sebastian "John" Silvestro

Sebastian "John" Silvestro

Oct 27, 2009

Sebastian "John" Silvestro, 79, of East Haddam, formerly of New Britain, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at Middlesex Hospital. Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Paul and Pauline Cirinna Silvestro. John was in the medical corps of the US Army during the Korean conflict and earned a Korean Service Medal with one Bronze...

Eva R. Legenza

Eva R. Legenza

Oct 23, 2009

Eva R. Legenza died on Friday, October 23, 2009 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain after a short illness. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph S. Legenza who died Dec. 15, 1991. Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Marie Roy. Eva was a Kensington resident most of her life...

Ruth W. Carlson

Ruth W. Carlson

Oct 19, 2009

Ruth Weimann Carlson, 87, was called Home on October 19 in Cromwell, CT. Ruth was born in Rocky Hill, CT and was a graduate of Barrington RI College. She worked as a secretary for the Evangelical Covenant Church, local law firms, and Springfield College. She was a member of Bethany Covenant Church in Berlin, CT. Ruth will be remembered for...

Gary E. Backlund

Gary E. Backlund

Oct 18, 2009

Gary E. Backlund, 70, of New Britain, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain. Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Helmer and Margaret MacKay Backlund. He was a life long New Britain resident and was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was formerly employed at...

Bernard C. Hummell

Bernard C. Hummell

Oct 17, 2009

Bernard Charles Hummell, 88, of Farmington, husband of Anna Urban Hummell, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Edward and Anna Hummell. Bernard was a former New Britain resident before moving to Farmington in 1953. He was a US Army Veteran of World War...

Juan M. Ruiz

Juan M. Ruiz

Oct 15, 2009

Juan Ruiz, 17 of New Britain, CT passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009 at home after a long illness. Juan was the youngest son of Juanita Santana and Dimas Ruiz. He left a brother Nicolas Ruiz recently of AZ. Juan has been struggling with his life all these years but was a fighter. He knew he was loved...

Monserrate Rosado

Monserrate Rosado

Oct 13, 2009

Monserrate Rosado, 79, of New Britain, beloved husband of Agueda R. Rosado, died peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain. Born in San German, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Higinio Rosado and Emilia Rivera. He was a New Britain resident for over 55 years. Monserrate worked two full time jobs...

Raymond A. Petrofsky

Raymond A. Petrofsky

Oct 12, 2009

Raymond A. Petrofsky, 87, of Berlin, husband of Louise Abbott Petrofsky, died peacefully Monday, Oct. 12, 2009 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain. Born in Middletown, he was the son of the late Henry and Josephine Wilson Petrofsky. He was a Berlin resident for over 50 years and a Veteran of World War II, where he served...

Rose Mary Sama

Rose Mary Sama

Oct 4, 2009

Rose M. Arena Sama, 94, of Rocky Hill, formerly of New Britain, died Sunday, October 4, 2009 at a local convalescent home. She was the widow of Peter Sama. Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Mary Arena. Rose lived in New Britain most of her life. She was a member of St. Joseph...

Mary L. Czellecz

Mary L. Czellecz

Oct 1, 2009

Mary Lucy Weber Czellecz, 83, of Berlin, died October 1, 2009 at the Southington Care Center after a long illness. She was the widow of Frank Czellecz who died on March 27, 1976. Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Maria Poglitsch Weber. Mary was a Berlin resident since 1954 and was formerly employed...

Norman Davis, Jr.

Norman Davis, Jr.

Sep 29, 2009

Norman Davis Jr., 60, of New Britain, husband of Caroline Bellantuono Davis, died Tuesday, Sept 29, 2009 at Hartford Hospital after a long illness. Born in New Haven, he was the son of the late Norman Davis Sr., and Lena Capello Davis. He was a New Britain resident for over 30 years and was formerly employed as a bookkeeper for...

Winifred Joyce Tracano

Winifred Joyce Tracano

Sep 19, 2009

Winifred Joyce Tracano, 87, of Bristol, died Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009 at the Sub Acute Center in Bristol. She was the widow of Nicholas Tracano. Born in Derby, she was the daughter of the late John and Katherine Doll Heffernan. Winifred was a New Britain resident for over 50 years before moving to Bristol. She was a member of St....

Michael Carbone

Michael Carbone

Sep 8, 2009

Michael Paul Carbone was tragically taken from his loving family on September 8, 2009 through a senseless act of violence. He was born in New Britain on January 27, 1978 and was a lifelong resident. He was the son of Helene and Paul Carbone. Michael was a graduate of E. C. Goodwin Technical School. Michael was a kind and generous...

Caroline K. Brolin

Caroline K. Brolin

Sep 4, 2009

Caroline Kramer Brolin, 87, of New Britain, beloved wife of Wilfred H. Brolin, died unexpectedly at home on Friday, Sept. 4, 2009. Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Karoline Forejan Kramer. She was a life-long New Britain resident and was formerly employed at Emhart Corp. for 25 years. Caroline was a member of...

Charles Falconeri

Charles Falconeri

Sep 1, 2009

Charles Falconeri, 92, of Berlin, formerly of New Britain, passed away on September 1, 2009 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut. He was born in Bridgeport on August 26, 1917, the son of Alexander and Corradina Falconeri. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in Okinawa. He worked at Fafnir, Stanley Works, and finally retired from...

Jennie Flematti

Jennie Flematti

Aug 28, 2009

Jennie "Noni" Flematti, 95, of Middletown, formerly of Kensington, passed away with her family by her side on Friday, August 28, 2009 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain. She was the widow of Paul Flematti. Born in Oxford, CT, she was the daughter of the late Alfredo and Caroline Rossi Pratesi. She was a long time Kensington...

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