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Sheily Chuquin
Feb 15, 2026
Sheily Nahid Briceño Chuquin, hija de Leidy Tatiana Chuquin Bello, es una niña que nació en Bogotá, Colombia, un 19 de diciembre de 2007, pesando 3.850 gramos y midiendo 58 cm. Al momento de nacer abrió sus ojitos muy grandes y miró a su madre con una mirada que hasta hoy está plasmada en la memoria de la persona a...
Angela Rodriguez-Torres
Feb 16, 2026
Angela Rodriguez-Torres was born in Guayama, Puerto Rico. As a little girl she learned to sew from her older sisters and would take rides to Ponce almost every Saturday. She moved to Connecticut in her late twenties. She became a mother at 31 to her only son Edgardo. She enjoyed going to the beach, dancing and spending time with her...
Sebastian S. Scollo
Feb 16, 2026
Sebastian S. Scollo, 98, of New Britain, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026 at the Rocky Hill Veteran’s Home and Hospital. He was the widower of Shirley (Slater) Scollo.
Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Carmelo and Rose (Mudo) Scollo. Sebastian was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran. He served in the Merchant Marines...
Hazel S. Dahl
Feb 11, 2026
Hazel Stenquist Dahl, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Hazel was born in Bridgeport, CT on July 3, 1931 to Carl Eric and Ethel Stenquist. She graduated from Bassick High School in Bridgeport and earned an Associate’s Degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of Bridgeport.
She met her husband, Elmer,...
Priscilla C. Brown
Feb 12, 2026
Priscilla C. Brown was born in New Britain, CT on May 1, 1939 and passed away on February 12, 2026 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. She lived in New Britain for most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Howard and Esther (Sandberg) Brown.
Priscilla graduated from New Britain High School and then went...
Carmen Nieves
Feb 9, 2026
On February 9, 2026 an angel, Carmen Nieves, returned to her father and mother (Tomas Nieves DelValle and Maria Davila) in the Silver City. She is now at peace, no longer bound by the hardships of this Earth, resting in the eternal light she so rightfully earned.
Carmen is survived and will be deeply missed by her siblings, Maria Vasquez, Hector...
Vito Zaffarana
Feb 7, 2026
Vito Zaffarana, 95, of New Britain, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on February 7, 2026. He was the loving husband of Vincenzina “Zina” (Cusmano) Zaffarana for 61 years and was the son of the late Gaetano and Paolina (Russo) Zaffarana. Born in Buccheri (Sicily), Italy, he immigrated to the United States in 1970 and lived in New Britain...
Mary Josephine McGraw
Feb 3, 2026
Mary Josephine McGraw, 82, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and formerly of Newington, Connecticut passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. She was born on May 1, 1943 in Boston, Massachusetts to the late Thomas and Marianna (Lombardo) McGurty.
Along with her parents, Mary is reunited in passing with her husband Kenneth McGraw.
Mary...
Barbara D. Carlson
Jan 25, 2026
Barbara D. Carlson, 68, of New Britain, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford. Born in New Britain, she was a life long resident and was formerly employed by the State of CT as an accountant before retiring. Barbara was a Ham Radio Operator (KB1RUO) and enjoyed cross-stitch.
Surviving are a son, Eric Doody and...
Nicholas Thomas Green
Jan 22, 2026
Nicholas Thomas Green age 18 of Towson, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly on January 21, 2026.
“Nicky”, as he was known to his loving family, was born on March 16, 2007 in Wilmington, Delaware, the son of Kristie McCormick and Thomas Green. He attended Riderwood Elementary and Dunbarton Middle School and was a graduate of the Park School of Baltimore where he...
Enrique "Ricky" Rodriguez
Jan 21, 2026
Enrique “Ricky” Rodriguez, age 70, passed away peacefully at home on January 21, 2026, in New Britain, Connecticut.
Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Enrique built a life rooted in love, family, and community. He was the devoted husband of Luz Alba Rodriguez, with whom he shared 41 wonderful years of marriage.
Enrique was a loving father to Mario Rodriguez, Kermit Rodriguez, Marjorie...
Ada Iris Rivera
Jan 18, 2026
It is with a heaviness in our hearts that we announce the passing of Ada Iris Rivera Saavedra, 76, wife of Jose A. Rivera, of New Britain, CT who passed away unexpectedly on January 18, 2026 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut surrounded by family.
Ada was born on May 26, 1949 in San German, Puerto Rico. She was the daughter of...
Efrain Pereira
Jan 16, 2026
Efrain Pereira was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, and later made New Britain his home, where he resided since 1980. In his final days, Efrain entrusted himself to God, finding peace and comfort in his faith.
He was a devoted father and grandfather, and a cherished member of his family and community. He is survived by his children: his eldest son,...
Domingo Rodriguez
Jan 16, 2026
Domingo Rodriguez, 72, of New Britain, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. He was the husband of Maria (Malave) Rodriguez.
Born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Felix and Natividad (Galarza) Rodriguez. Domingo was a member of St. Mary Church.
In addition to his wife, Maria, Domingo...
Joyce Carol McKnight
Jan 14, 2026
Joyce Carol McKnight, 83, wife of David McKnight, of Bristol, CT, passed away on January 14, 2026 at Apple Rehab in Avon, CT after a brief illness related to her lengthy struggles with Alzheimer’s.
Joyce was born December 14, 1942 in New Britain to the late CT State Senator Paul S. Amenta and Marion (Whitney) Amenta.
She graduated from New Britain High...
Giuseppe Sanseverino
Jan 11, 2026
Giuseppe Sanseverino, 66, passed away peacefully at home on January 11, 2026, after a short, hard-fought battle, surrounded by his loving partner and all of his children.
Born on July 21, 1959, in Avella, Italy, Giuseppe was the beloved son of the late Pasquale and Giuseppina (Del Mastro) Sanseverino. From a young age, he was known for his strong work ethic...
Martha Arroyo
Jan 10, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved matriarch, Martha Arroyo, who left us on January 10th, 2026, at the age of 68. Martha was not just a mother; she was the heart and soul of our family, a resilient woman whose love and nurturing spirit will forever be cherished and missed.
Raised in Puerto Rico,...
Maria Gulli
Jan 7, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Maria Gulli, 79, on January 7, 2026. Maria was born on October 27, 1946 in Cardinale, Italy before settling in New Britain CT. Maria was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, known for her kindness and generosity.
Cooking was her love language. Her food was a gift she...
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