Our Obituaries
Donald F. Bouchard
April 16, 1932 - April 25, 2013
Donald F. Bouchard, 81, of Vernon, formerly of Manchester, growing up in New London, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Manchester Manor surrounded by his loving family. Born April 16, 1932 in St. Albans, VT, he was a son to the late Leo and Hortense (LaDue) Bouchard. He served his country proudly with the U.S. Army, and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was employed as a...
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Michael W. Potyra
December 30, 1943 - April 19, 2013
Michael "Mike" W. Potyra, 69, of Tolland, beloved husband of 46 years to Janet (Lane) Potyra, died Friday, April 19, 2013. Born in Manchester, the son of the late Walter and Helen (DeVarney) Potyra, he grew up in South Windsor before moving to Tolland 44 years ago. He was a graduate of Ellsworth Memorial High School, Class of 1961 and a graduate of the University of Connecticut, Class of 1966. ...
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George Lyons Hodges
June 5, 1937 - April 18, 2013
George Lyons Hodges, 75, loving husband and best friend of Sandra (Branigan) Hodges, formerly of South Windsor, died Thursday (April 18, 2013) at home in Hyannis, MA. Born June 5, 1937 in Hartford and had lived in South Windsor for over 40 years was a resident of Hyannis and Rotonda West, FL. Graduated from Buckley High in 1955 and received a Bachelor of Science in Math and Physics in 1960 and a...
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Stanley Richard Plezia
September 15, 1928 - April 13, 2013
Stanley Richard Plezia, 84, of South Windsor, passed away peacefully Saturday, (April, 13, 2013) at home, with his daughter, Janet, by his side after a long and courageous battle with heart disease. Born in Ware, MA on September 15, 1928, he was the son of the late Mary (Klish) and Lawrence Plezia. Stan served in the Korean War and was employed by Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in East Hartford as a...
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Carlo E. Di Pace
June 26, 1929 - April 10, 2013
Carlo E. Di Pace, 83, of Manchester passed away peacefully on Wednesday (April, 10, 2013) after his battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Born on June, 26, 1929 in New Britain, he was the son of the late Carlo and Sebastiana (Gibilisco) Di Pace. Carlo was a "shoemaker with soul" who was trained at an early age by his father, a well known shoemaker. During World War II, Carlo proudly served his...
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Elizabeth Dority
August 10, 1937 - April 9, 2013
Elizabeth "Betty" A. (Ahern) Dority, 75, of Woodstock, CT, beloved wife of Leroy "Lee" Dority, died peacefully Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Born in Hartford on August 10, 1937, Betty was the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Helen T. (Takasch) Ahern. She lived in South Windsor for many years before moving to her lake home in Woodstock, and wintering in Islamorada, FL. Before retiring she was...
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John J. LeBlanc
December 3, 1937 - March 26, 2013
John J. "Johnny" LeBlanc, 75, of South Windsor, beloved husband of the late Mary (Fournier) LeBlanc, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, March 26, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Born in New Brunswick, Canada to the late Pierre and Leona (Doucet) LeBlanc, he was raised in Canada but has been a South Windsor resident for almost 40 years. Johnny was a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi...
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Thomas J. Mazza, Jr.
August 14, 1931 - March 22, 2013
Heaven became a brighter place and earth much dimmer with the passing of Thomas J. Mazza, Jr., 81, of South Windsor, on Friday, March 22, 2013, at his home with his loving wife Teresa (Perrone) Mazza and his family at his side. Born in New York City, New York, the son of the late Thomas and Frances (O'Hare) Mazza, he lived in Manhattan, Chicago, Philadelphia and Harrison, NY before moving to...
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Ivan D. Nicknair
August 30, 1928 - March 22, 2013
Ivan D. "Nick" Nicknair, 84, of South Windsor, CT, beloved husband of Geraldine (Roy) Nicknair, died peacefully on Friday, (March 22, 2013) at Manchester Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 30, 1928, in Quimby, Winterville Plantation, Maine, son of the late William and Julia (Gagnon) Nicknair. Nick served our country with the U.S. Navy during WWII and the Korean...
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Robert F. Krist
July 12, 1944 - March 11, 2013
Robert F. Krist, 68, of Colchester and formerly of South Windsor, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 11, 2013. Born in Hartford, the son of the late Francis and Ann (Sokol) Krist, he grew up and lived most of his life in South Windsor before moving to Colchester six years ago. Prior to his retirement in 2005, Robert was employed by the former Cassarino Trucking Company in South Windsor and...
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Walter M. Czapla, Sr.
November 4, 1934 - March 11, 2013
Walter M. Czapla Sr., age 78, of East Hartford, formerly of Marlborough, devoted husband of 55 years to Elizabeth "Betty" (Riccio) Czapla, passed away peacefully Monday, March 11, 2013 in St. Francis Hospital, Hartford. Born November 4, 1934 in Clifton Heights, PA, he was a son to the late John and Mary (Matusz) Czapla. Walter was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving as a helicopter crew chief. ...
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Hilario Burgos Sanchez, Sr.
August 12, 1936 - March 9, 2013
Hilario (Burgos) Sanchez, Sr., 76, passed away Saturday, March 9, in Hartford, CT. Hiliario was born in Maunabo, Puerto Rico to Esteban Sanchez and Marcelina Burgos. Hilario was a loving and dedicated husband and father who brought his family to Connecticut in search of better opportunities at life. Hilario initially left Puerto Rico to work in Florida in the 1950s and eventually settled in...
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John Richard McCormack
April 14, 1918 - March 1, 2013
John "Jack" Richard McCormack, 94, of South Windsor, passed away peacefully Friday, March 1, 2013 in Mease Continuing Care, Dunedin, FL. Born April 14, 1918 in New Britain, CT, he was a son to the late William J. and Flora (Ostroski) McCormack. Jack was a financial planner for most of his life. He is survived by his children, Daniel and his wife, Elizabeth (Faubert) of Dunedin, FL, Robert and...
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Sir Barry Simons
August 18, 1927 - March 1, 2013
Sir Barry Simons, of Tolland, CT, passed away March 1, 2013 at Hartford Hospital. Born August 18, 1927 in London, England, he was the son of the late Elkan and Sylvia Simons. He leaves his wife Susan, his stepchildren David Hoffman and his wife Erin Sullivan of Austin, TX and Rachel Hoffman and her husband Andrew Pirello of Warwick, RI and three grandchildren Ella, Milo, and Clarissa Hoffman of...
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Tosca Sally Longano
August 16, 1916 - February 27, 2013
Tosca Sally Longano passed from this life peacefully on February 27, 2013. Born in Hartford on August 16, 1916 daughter of the late Aurelio and Victoria (Gnalducci) Viti. Sally was the wife of the late Frank Longano her loving husband of 67 years. Sally is survived by son Frank Longano of Kissimmee, FL; daughters and their husbands Sandra & Mark Turkington of Bolton, Victoria & Ronald Nivison of...
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Patricia A. Griffin
September 10, 1946 - February 22, 2013
Patricia A. Griffin, 66, of Manchester, beloved wife of James M. Griffin, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 22, 2013 at Hartford Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of Jane (Rogers) Irish and the late Roswell Irish, she graduated from Stafford Springs High in 1964. She met the love of her life, Jim, at a singles dance in Glastonbury. Pat...
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Jeanette Veronica Woods
April 11, 1939 - February 19, 2013
Jeanette V. (Byrne) Woods, 73, of South Windsor, beloved wife of the late George H. Woods, Jr., died Tuesday (February 19, 2013) at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA. Born in Dublin, Ireland on April 11, 1939, daughter of the late Nicholas and Constance (Ferguson) Byrne she had lived in South Windsor for the past 50 years. Jeanette came to the United States when she was 17 years old and...
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Alice M. Booth
December 15, 1931 - February 18, 2013
Alice M. (DiPietro) Booth, of East Hartford and beloved wife of the late Russell D. Booth, died Monday (February 18, 2013) at home. Born in Boston, MA on December 15, 1931 daughter of the late Frank and Stella (Ciancuillo) DiPietro she had lived in East Hartford for most of her life. Before retiring she was employed by Cape Well Manufacturing Company, formerly in Hartford for many years. She...
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Patricia Almeida Simao
November 27, 1913 - February 17, 2013
Patricia (Coelho) Almeida Simao, 92, of East Hartford, died Sunday (February 17, 2013) at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center, East Hartford. Born in New Bedford, MA. on November 27, 1920 to the late Manuel and Teresa (Cabral) Coelho. As a child Patricia moved with her parents to their family home in San Paio, Portugal where she met and married her first husband Virgilio Almeida until his...
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Berte June Kiley
March 16, 1927 - February 14, 2013
With her children present, Berte June left peacefully to join her husband of over sixty-two years on St. Valentine's Day morning February 14, 2013. A unique part of the greatest generation, she is remembered as a loving, caring and delightful wife and mother of six appreciative children and her deceased husband Don Kiley. With faith and the strength of her convictions she guided them. Born on...
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Richard R. Tracy
March 26, 1930 - February 12, 2013
Richard R. "Dick" Tracy, 82, of South Windsor left this world to join his beloved wife Brenda in Heaven on Tuesday, (February 12, 2013). They shared 53 years of marriage. He was surrounded by his loving family when he passed. Dick was born on March 26, 1930 in Acton, MA, son of the late Alfred and Gladys Tracy. The family moved to Connecticut in 1942. Dick was very proud of his four years service...
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Marie Irene Brihan
May 2, 1930 - February 2, 2013
Marie Irene (Judge) Brihan, 82, beloved wife of Robert J. Brihan of South Windsor, died peacefully with her family at her side, Saturday (February 2, 2013) at St. Francis Hospital, Hartford. Born in Cleveland, OH on May 2, 1930, daughter of the late Patrick and Elizabeth (Glass) Judge she had lived in South Windsor for 34 years. She was a parishioner of St. Francis of Assisi Church, South Windsor...
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Francis W. McMahon
June 25, 1929 - January 30, 2013
Francis W. "Frank" McMahon formerly of East Hartford and most recently South Windsor, husband of the love of his life Barbara Ann (Hunlow) McMahon for 54 years, entered into eternal peace on January 30, 2013. Frank was born on June 25, 1929 in East Hartford, to the late Thomas P. McMahon and Nellie (Connole) McMahon. He was a U.S. Army veteran during the Korean War. Frank was a very kind and...
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Rose Sarra
September 14, 1926 - January 28, 2013
Rose Sarra, 86, of South Windsor, died Monday (January 28, 2013) at home. Born in New Britain on September 14, 1926, daughter of the late Joseph and Guistina (Follachio) Sarra, she had lived in New Britain and East Hartford, before moving to South Windsor fifteen years ago. Before retiring she was an accountant aide for the Internal Revenue Service for 42 years. Rose was a parishioner of St....
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Ernest L. Nickerson
July 28, 1920 - January 27, 2013
Ernest L. "Nick" Nickerson, 92 beloved husband of Helena (Duncan) Nickerson, of Manchester, died peacefully at home on January 27, 2013. He was born in East Hartford, on July 28, 1920. After graduating from East Hartford High School he began his long association with Aetna Fire & Casualty. He enrolled in classes to pursue a business degree, however World War II changed these plans. He enlisted in...
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Alva Rossi
August 16, 1927 - January 22, 2013
Alva Rossi, 85, beloved husband of Margaret (Kelleher) Rossi of South Windsor, died Tuesday (January 22, 2013) at Manchester Memorial Hospital with his family be his side. Born in Torrington on Aug. 16, 1927, son of the late Joseph and Frina (Calciolari) Rossi he had lived in South Windsor for the past 55 years. He founded AMK Welding, Inc., of South Windsor and retired in 1998. Alva was a member...
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Regina Rose Lessard
January 21, 2013
Regina Rose (Desjardins) Lessard, 101, of Tolland, beloved wife of the late Joseph M. Lessard, died Monday (January 21, 2013) at Woodlake at Tolland. Born in Kamouraska, Québec, Canada she had lived in Fall River, MA, in Tolland and Vernon before moving to Ellington for 25 years. She leavesthree children, Pierre Lessard of East Windsor, David Lessard and his wife, Carol of Ellington, Anne...
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Albert George Nevin, Jr.
February 5, 1949 - January 10, 2013
Albert George Nevin Jr. "George" Born in Rockville, CT February 5, 1949, died at Hartford Hospital January 10, 2013 of complications from colon cancer. Predeceased by his father, Albert George Nevin Sr., he leaves behind his mother Mary, daughters Amanda Nevin and her fiancé Shawn Ellison, Jessica Russell her husband Thomas Russell, long-time companion Shelley Moran, brothers Robert, David...
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James E. Jarvis
August 15, 1947 - January 6, 2013
James E. Jarvis, 65, beloved husband of Marcia Lee of South Windsor, died Sunday (January 6, 2013) at Manchester Memorial Hospital, Manchester. Born on August 15, 1947 son of the late Raymond and Dorothea (Campbell) Jarvis, he was a lifelong resident of South Windsor. Before retired he was employed by Tech-aide Company and prior to that for Gerber Scientific and Loctite Corporation. He enjoyed...
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Mark D. Caron
June 7, 1994 - January 4, 2013
Mark D. Caron, 18, beloved son of Gilbert and Linda (Budaj) Caron of East Hartford passed away on Friday, (January 4, 2013) at Connecticut Children's Medical Center after a long, courageous battle with kidney disease. Born in Hartford on June 7, 1994, he was a lifelong resident of East Hartford. Mark was a history buff, especially the Civil War and an avid fan of the New York Yankees, UConn...
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June Brady
January 17, 1934 - January 2, 2013
BRADY, June (Rose) June (Rose) Brady, 78, beloved wife of Sam Brady, of South Windsor, died suddenly on Wednesday (January 2, 2013) at Hartford Hospital. Born in Hartford on June 17, 1934, daughter of the late William and Emma (Skarin) Rose, she was a lifelong resident of South Windsor. June married Sam in 1956 and they raised three girls, Kathy, Julie and Mary. June received her undergraduate...
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William A. Riddlesworth
March 13, 1936 - January 1, 2013
William A. Riddlesworth, 76, beloved husband of Julie (Moore) Riddlesworth of Ellington, died Tuesday (January 1, 2013) at home, with his family by his side. Born in Auburn, NY on March 13, 1936 son of the late Willie and Violet (Cantrell) Riddlesworth, he was raised in Auburn, had lived in South Windsor for 30 years before moving to Ellington nine years ago. Before retiring he was an actuary for...
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Kathleen Erb Andrews
December 14, 1935 - December 7, 2012
Kathleen Erb Andrews, 76, of South Windsor, loving wife of Frederick C. Andrews; passed away peacefully at home Friday, December 7, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Born December 14, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio, she was a daughter to the late Edward G. and Caroyl (McKee) Erb. Kathleen was employed as assistant manager for Ledglets Cottage Colony, Bermuda from 1955-60, and later as assistant...
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Dora S. Cortese
August 4, 1922 - December 4, 2012
Dora S. (Zangla) Cortese, 90, of South Windsor, beloved wife of the late Salvatore Cortese, died Tuesday (December 4, 2012) at home. Born in New York, NY on August 8, 1922, daughter of the late Dominick and Giovana (Lamppone) Zangla she had lived in New York before moving to South Windsor in 1967. Dora was a communicate of St. Francis of Assisi Church, South Windsor and enjoyed traveling,...
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Melissa Schon
September 10, 1968 - August 26, 2012
Melissa "Mel" (Andrusio) Schon, 43, of Manchester, beloved wife of David M. Schon, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 26, 2012 at Manchester Memorial Hospital. Mel was born on September 10, 1968 in Southington to Stanley and Cindee (Stolarun) Andrusio. She had graduated from New Britain High School in the Class of '86, where she had participated in the Madrigal Singers-Show Choir and was...
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Bernard J. Ertel, Jr.
February 26, 1932 - August 24, 2012
ERTEL, Jr., Bernard J. Bernard J. Ertel, Jr., 80, of South Windsor, beloved husband of Jeanette (Battalino) Ertel, died Friday (August 24, 2012) at a nursing center. Born in Rockville on February 26, 1932, son of the late Bernard J. Ertel, Sr., and Agnes (Burns) Ertel he had lived in South Windsor for the past 53 years. Before retiring he was a salesman for Scranton Motors of Rockville for many...
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Keith R. Lapenta
July 23, 1960 - August 22, 2012
Jesus called home to himself his faithful servant Keith Lapenta on Wednesday (August 22, 2012) at home. He leaves his beloved and devoted wife, Heidi (Wislocki) Lapenta of Manchester. He was born in Hartford on July 23, 1960 son of Joseph and Theresa (McGown) Lapenta of East Hartford and was raised in East Hartford before moving to Manchester in 1988. Keith was a devoted member of the Avery...
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Mary A. Peters
August 12, 1930 - August 19, 2012
Mary A. (Ventimiglia) Peters, 82, of South Windsor, beloved wife of Clifford Peters, died peacefully on Sunday (August 19, 2012) surrounded by her family's love. Born in Hartford, Mary was a parishioner at St. Francis of Assisi Church and passed on God's day. Mary was a strong and beautiful woman who truly made family her most important job, passion and interest. She was a loving and devoted wife...
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Michael A. Spagnesi
April 10, 1956 - August 17, 2012
Michael A.Spagnesi, 56, of South Windsor, died Friday, August 17, 2012, at Brigham & Women's Hospital surrounded by his beloved immediate family: his wife Debra (Snelgrove) Spagnesi, son Daniel Spagnesi, and daughter-in-law Julie (O'Roark) Spagnesi. Born in the Bronx NY, son of Diana (Coli) Spagnesi of South Norwalk and the late Albert Spagnesi, Mike grew up in Norwalk, and resided in South...
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Jessie M. Merritt
April 22, 1936 - August 12, 2012
Jessie (Baldwin) Merritt, 76, of South Windsor, passed away Sunday morning, August 12, 2012 at Manchester Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Edward Merritt, her son Keith and his wife Sherry of Windsor, her son William and his wife Tammy of Manchester, her daughter Debra Ello and her husband Greg of Vernon, her daughter Anne Merritt of South...
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Anna F. Siniscalchi
June 12, 1919 - August 11, 2012
Anna (Fedrovich) Siniscalchi, 93, of Tolland, formerly of South Windsor, wife of the late Joseph Siniscalchi, died peacefully on Saturday August 11, 2012, at a local convalescent home. She was born on June 12, 1919, in Hartford, CT, daughter of the late Joseph and Emilie (Mucha) Fiederowicz. She grew up in Hartford and attended Hartford schools. She was married to her husband Joseph on January...
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James L. Brown, Jr.
May 2, 1944 - July 29, 2012
James "Jim" L. Brown, Jr., 68, of East Hartford, loving companion to Cassandra "Sandy" Dmytrowicz, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 29, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital. Born in Fredericksburg, Virginia, the son of the late James and Dorothy (Anthony) Brown, he grew up and lived in Kilmarnock, VA before moving to East Hartford in 2006. Prior to his retirement, Jim was an over-the-road truck...
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Lawrence D. Clancy, Jr.
March 7, 1943 - July 26, 2012
Lawrence "Larry" D. Clancy, Jr., 69, of South Windsor, loving husband of 47 years to Gail A. (Schofner) Clancy, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2012. Born in Hartford, the son of the late Lawrence and Ann (McSweegan) Clancy, he grew up and lived in East Hartford before moving to South Windsor forty-five years ago. He was a graduate of East Hartford High School, Class of 1962. Prior to his...
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Deborah Grady Bogoslofski
October 1, 1952 - July 24, 2012
Deborah A. (Grady) Bogoslofski, 59, of Vernon, died Tuesday (July 24, 2012) at home. Born in Brooklyn, NY on October 1, 1952, daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Kurika) Grady, she was raised in Bloomfield and had lived in East Windsor before moving to Vernon. She leaves three sons, Richard Bogoslofski and wife, Stacie of Ellington, Anthony Bogoslofski of South Windsor and Matthew Bogoslofski...
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Barbara A. Cyr
July 15, 1947 - July 9, 2012
Barbara A. (Sepio) Cyr, 65, of Glastonbury, formerly of Manchester and Meriden, wife of the late Robert Cyr, died peacefully on Monday, July 9, 2012, at Manchester Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 15, 1947, daughter to the late Stanley and Marjorie (Gallagher) Sepio. Barbara grew up in Meriden and was a graduate of Platt High School with the Class of 1965. She...
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Edmund Paul Keene
August 29, 1928 - July 5, 2012
Edmund Paul Keene, 83, of South Windsor, died Thursday (July 5, 2012), at his daughter's home in Vermont. Edmund was born on August 29, 1928, in Bloomfield, to Charles and Laura (Vincelette) Keene. He graduated from Bloomfield High School, Class of 1947, and served in the U.S. Army. In 1951, he married the love of his life, the former Mary Jane Jordan, with whom he had four children. Mary...
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Jay A. Albert
February 5, 1960 - July 1, 2012
Jay A. Albert, 52, of Manchester, died tragically on Sunday (July 1, 2012) in East Windsor. Born in Fort Fairfield, Maine on February 5, 1960, son of the late Alvin Albert and Estelle (Vallera) Albert Duchesneau, he grew up in Hartford and had lived in East Hartford before moving to Manchester. Jay enjoyed fishing, going to the beach and was an avid fan of the Giants Football Team. He had a...
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Carmela Parente Sanzo
April 8, 1933 - June 30, 2012
Carmela (Parente) Sanzo, 79, of South Windsor, loving wife of sixty years to Joseph Sanzo, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at Hartford Hospital. Born in Sepino, Italy, the daughter of the late Costantino and Maria Angiolina (Brini) Parente, she came to the United States in 1952 and lived in McKees Rock, Pennsylvania before moving to West Hartford. Carmela lived in West...
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Hannah Elizabeth Patrie
December 16, 1996 - June 29, 2012
Hannah Elizabeth Patrie, 15, of South Windsor, beloved daughter of Michael David and Karen Ann (Minguy) Patrie, passed away suddenly on Friday, (June 29, 2012) at Manchester Memorial Hospital. Born in Hartford on December 16, 1996, Hannah was raised in South Windsor, attended South Windsor Public Schools and had recently completed her freshman year as an honor student at South Windsor High...
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Theresa Bilodeau
October 30, 1928 - June 22, 2012
Theresa (DeRobertis) "Terry" Bilodeau, 83, of Manchester, beloved wife of the late Lawrence J. Bilodeau, died Friday (June 22, 2012) at Hartford Hospital, Hartford. Born October 30, 1928, she had lived in Manchester for the past 55 years. Before retiring from CIGNA, she was employed by Little Aetna and Fuller Brush. She was an avid Boston Red Sox and UConn Women's Basketball fan. Active at both...
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Noel L. Asselin
December 25, 1922 - June 21, 2012
Noel L. Asselin, 89, beloved husband of 61 years to Irma (Gagnon) Asselin, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2012 at his home in South Windsor. His family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 from 4-7 p.m. at Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home, 419 Buckland Rd. in South Windsor. Funeral services will be private.
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Marilyn F. Juggins
January 14, 1922 - June 15, 2012
Marilyn F. (Douglas) Juggins, 90, of Hartford, formerly of South Windsor, wife of the late Samuel W. Juggins, died peacefully on Friday, June 15, 2012, at Avery Heights in Hartford. She was born on January 14, 1922, in Hartford, daughter of the late Clifford and Adeline (Saunders) Douglas. Marilyn was a resident of South Windsor for over 35 years. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of...
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Nellie L. Milkie
September 26, 1912 - June 15, 2012
Nellie L. (Nolan) Milkie, 93, of Waterford, beloved wife of the late Jules Milkie, died Friday (June 15, 2012) at Bayview HealthCare Center, Waterford. Born in Hartford on September 26, 1918 daughter of the late George and Isabelle (Nolan) Nolan, she had lived in South Windsor before moving to Waterford 40 years ago. Mom was the happiest at her home at the sea shore with all her flowers, walking...
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Michael C. Griffin
June 8, 1950 - June 8, 2012
Michael C. Griffin, 52, beloved husband of Kathleen (Lunsford) Griffin, of South Windsor, died Friday (June 8, 2012) at Hartford Hospital, Hartford. Born in Hartford on June 8, 1950, son of Joan (Lawlor) Griffin of South Windsor and the late Henry E. Griffin, he was a lifelong resident of South Windsor. Mike was a self-employed carpenter for many years. He was a parishioner of St. Margaret Mary...
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Timothy Allan
February 7, 1975 - June 4, 2012
Detective Timothy J. Allan, 37, an officer for eleven years for the New Britain Police Department died suddenly on Monday (June 4, 2012) at his home in Plainville. Born in Vernon on February 7, 1975 son of Thomas E. Allan of Vernon and Anne (Dye) Brinker and husband, Clay of Branford, FL, he grew up and graduated from Rockville High School in Vernon and had lived in Waterbury and for the past...
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Suzanne Hebert Imondi
April 25, 1965 - May 30, 2012
It is with immense sadness that the family of Dr. Suzanne Hebert Imondi announces her passing on May 30, 2012, after a seven-year battle with breast cancer. She was 47 years old. Her life, though cut too short, was filled with love, kindness and an incredible quiet strength. She leaves behind her devoted husband of almost 20 years, Dr. David M. Imondi and her beloved children, Grace (age 11) and...
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James Francis Menapace
January 7, 1959 - May 26, 2012
James (Jim) Francis Menapace passed away suddenly May 26, 2012 at his home in South Windsor, where he lived for many years. He was born on January 7, 1959 in Cortland, NY and was 53 years old when he passed. Jim graduated from St. Mary's School and Cortland High School, and then went on and graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) where he received a bachelor's degree of science,...
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Florence Emily Carlson
April 15, 1932 - May 26, 2012
Florence Emily Carlson, beloved wife of the late Ralph E. Carlson, passed away at St. Francis Hospital Saturday, (May 26, 2012). Born in Hartford, April 15, 1932, she was the youngest daughter of the late Emily Wallquist and Iver Wallquist. She was a graduate of Hall High School and was married to Ralph Carlson for 42 years from 1952 until his death in 1994. She was a 53 year resident of South...
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Fernande Daigle
July 1, 1936 - May 22, 2012
Fernande "Fern" Daigle, 75, of Vernon, died peacefully Tuesday (May 22, 2012), after a long struggle with cancer. Born on July 1, 1936 in Fort Kent, ME, daughter of the late Emile and Leona (Marquis) Daigle; she had lived in Marlborough for many years before moving to Vernon. Fern worked a number of years as a paraprofessional at Hartford High School and sold Avon products for over 20 years and...
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Frank Vincent D'Alessandro
April 15, 1924 - May 21, 2012
Frank Vincent D'Alessandro, 88 years young, of East Hartford, left his loving family and friends on May 21, 2012. He was born on April 15, 1924 in Hartford to Antonio D'Alessandro and Teresa Castelvetere and lived in East Hartford for 58 years. A proud veteran of World War II, Frank served honorably in France and Germany. He greatly enjoyed the prime rib and laughter at regular meetings of the ...
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Domenica A. Healey
February 7, 1920 - May 21, 2012
Domenica A. (Celeo) Healey, 92, of West Hartford, beloved wife of the late Arthur J. Healey, Sr., died Monday (May 21, 2012) at St. Mary Home, West Hartford. Born in Saracena, Calabria, Italy on February 7, 1920 daughter of the late Joseph and Tommasina (Donadio) Celeo, she had lived in East Hartford and South Windsor before moving to West Hartford four years ago. She was a communicant of St....
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Margaret B. Kania
June 3, 1929 - May 14, 2012
Margaret B. (Bedron) Kania, 82 of South Windsor, beloved wife of the late John Kania, died, Monday, (May 14, 2012) at Hartford Hospital. Born in Clymer, PA, on June 3, 1929, daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Yannik) Bedron, she had lived in South Windsor since 1962. Before retiring in 1986 she was employed by Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, East Hartford. She was a parishioner of St. Margaret Mary...
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Mary T. Hayden
December 14, 1926 - May 14, 2012
Mary T. (Hill) Hayden, 85, of South Windsor, beloved wife of the late Edward J. Hayden, died Monday, (May 14, 2012) at home. Born in Springfield, MA on December 14, 1926, daughter of the late James and Mae (Wise) Hill she had lived in East Hartford before moving to South Windsor 17 years ago. Before retiring she was a teacher and was employed by the East Hartford Board of Education. Mary enjoyed...
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Ellen A. Ricketson
October 11, 1951 - May 12, 2012
Ellen A. Ricketson, 60, of South Windsor, died suddenly on Saturday (May 12, 2012) at home. Born in Hartford on October11, 1951, daughter of the late William E. and Jane (Anderson) Ricketson, she had lived in South Windsor for twenty years. Ellen received her undergraduate degree from The University of Connecticut and before retiring she was a Social Worker for the State of Connecticut for 30...
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David Guminiak
May 12, 1971 - April 25, 2012
David Guminiak, 40, of East Hartford, passed away at home on Wednesday April 25, 2012. David was born on May 12, 1971 to Judy Guminiak and Steven Guminiak. David grew up in East Hartford and Ellington and was a graduate of Ellington High School. David played youth hockey throughout his childhood, loved music, concerts, watching UConn basketball and traveling. David had worked several years the...
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Patrick O'Connor
June 4, 1963 - April 19, 2012
Patrick "Paddy" O'Connor, 48, of South Windsor, loving husband of Teresa (Henriques) O'Connor, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at Manchester Memorial Hospital. Born in Hartford, the son of David and Mary (Owens) O'Connor of Manchester, he grew up in East Hartford and lived in Manchester before moving to South Windsor two years ago. He was a graduate of East Hartford High School...
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Francis J. Coleman
September 16, 1925 - April 11, 2012
Francis J. Coleman, 86, a resident of South Windsor, died Wednesday April 11, 2012. He was born in Middletown, CT; he was one of eleven children. Francis was a veteran of WW II serving with the United States Navy. He earned his B.A., degree from St. Michaels College, located in VT and his M.A., from Catholic University. He was employed with the State of Connecticut's Department of Children...
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Philip Thomas Freemer
November 21, 1942 - April 6, 2012
Philip Thomas Freemer, 69, formerly of Manchester and Vernon, died on April 6, 2012 in his home in South Windsor. He was the beloved husband of Althea (Pierog) Freemer for 46 years, father of 3, and grandfather of 2. Phil served with the US Army in Vietnam, was a professional educator, a teacher advocate, an avid reader, writer, poet, and crossword puzzle enthusiast. He enjoyed gardening, helping...
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Elizabeth Louise Clerke
January 2, 1965 - April 3, 2012
Elizabeth Louise Clerke, 47, of Manchester, died Monday (April 2, 2012) at Hartford Hospital. Born in Manchester on January 22, 1965, daughter of Nancy (Cowles) Clerke of Ocala, FL and the late Donald A. Clerke, she had lived in South Windsor, before moving to Manchester. Elizabeth was a graduate of South Windsor High School and was a lifelong member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, South Windsor...
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Vernon O. Petersen, Esq.
July 20, 1926 - March 30, 2012
Vernon O. Petersen, Esq., 85, of South Windsor, beloved husband of the late Shirley (Hull) Petersen, died Friday (March 30, 2012) at home. Born in Hartford on July 20, 1926 son of the late Silas and Ethel (Schear) Petersen, he had lived in South Windsor for the past 52 years. Vern was a Veteran of World War II and had served in the U.S. Navy on many ships from 1944 to 1946. Vern graduated from...
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Adrienne (Levesque) Berube
September 7, 1918 - October 3, 2010
Adrienne (Levesque) Berube, 92, of Manchester, beloved wife of 57 years and best friend of Fernand Berube, passed peacefully just as the sun began to rise on Sunday (October 3, 2010) at St. Mary Home in West Hartford.
Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph “Grand Jos” and Eugenie Levesque.
Prior to moving to Manchester she was a long time resident of West...
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William F. Schmidt, Jr.
March 28, 1937 - August 19, 2010
SCHMIDT. William F. Schmidt, Jr., 73, of Manchester, beloved husband of Catherine (Setter) Schmidt passed away suddenly Thursday, (August 19, 2010) at home.
Born March 28, 1937 in Yonkers, NY son of the late William F. and Anna (Ruyack) Schmidt he had lived in Hartford, East Hartford and Ocala, FL before moving to Manchester 10 years ago.
He graduated from Bulkeley High School and...
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Anthony "Tony" James Abbruzese
May 14, 1931 - August 12, 2010
Anthony "Tony" James Abbruzese, 79, of South Windsor, beloved husband for 55 years of Ursula (Schardt) Abbruzese passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 12, 2010 after several years of declining health. He was born on May 14, 1931 in Hartford to the late John and Sarah Abbruzzese. Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Laura Harney and her husband Tom of Broad Brook and Kitty LeShay of...
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Kathryn Theresa (Kerrigan) Sheckley
February 28, 1918 - July 16, 2010
Kathryn Theresa (Kerrigan) Sheckley, 92, of South Windsor, beloved wife for 51 years of the late Henry George Sheckley, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 16, 2010 at a local convalescent home. Born in Hartford on February 28, 1918, daughter of the late Thomas and Bridget (Hopkins) Kerrigan, she was raised in Hartford and graduated from Bulkeley High School with the Class of 1936. After her...
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Maria da Encarnacao Rodrigues Salvador
November 19, 1920 - June 5, 2010
SALVADOR, Maria da Encarnacao Rodrigues
Maria da Encarnacao Rodrigues Salvador was born in Nespereria, Portugal on November 19, 1920 and passed away on Saturday (June 5, 2010).
She immigrated to the United States in 1961 with the daughter Bina. Maria was a seamstress at St. Francis Hospital for 26 years before retiring and moving to South Windsor where she enjoyed spending her days at the...
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Audrey E. (Gootman) Foster
November 28, 1931 - May 28, 2010
FOSTER. Audrey E. (Gootman) Foster, 78, of South Windsor, beloved wife of the late Robert Foster passed away Friday, (May 28, 2010) at Gaylord Hospital, Wallingford.
Born November 28, 1931 in Everett, MA daughter of the late Abraham and Mary (Kessel) Gootman she lived in Norwich before moving to South Windsor 6 years ago. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from the...
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George Howard Bradley III
October 5, 1940 - May 20, 2010
George Howard Bradley, III, 69, of East Hartford, beloved husband for 46 years of Evelyn P. (DeGray) Bradley, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 20, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Hartford on October 5, 1940, son of George H. Bradley, Jr. of Daytona Beach, FL and the late Ethel Pauline (Lawrence) Bradley, he was raised in Glastonbury, attended Glastonbury Public Schools...
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