All Obituaries

Daniel R. Soto, 24, of Southington, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 4, 2020.   Daniel was born on January 17, 1996 in New Britain. He was a Southington High School graduate, Class of 2014. After graduation, he proudly enlisted in the U.S. National Guard. Dan was an outgoing, fun loving person with a good heart. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and will be deeply missed by all of those who loved him. He is survived by his mother Tracey Brunetti-Galatro and his...

David J. Montano, 33, of Southington, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Dave was a loving husband, son, brother, Godfather, Tio and a proud Father eagerly awaiting the arrival of their baby. Dave was born on February 24, 1987 in Derby, CT youngest child and the only son to Laz and Debbie (Burke) Montano. In addition to his parents, Dave is survived by the love of his life, his wife Sarah (Antosik) Montano, his two sisters and their husbands, Mindy Bennett and Chris of...

Ralph Gordon Mann, age 90, died on August 4th, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Meredith. Also, his two sons Edwin and Steven. He also leaves his grandsons Jonathan, Thomas and granddaughter Antonia Mangum and his sister Dorothy Rehm of Wallingford, several cousins, nieces and nephews Ralph was born on October 6, 1929.  His family moved to Southington in 1936.  Ralph often remarked that he was blessed to live a lifetime in such a fine community as...

Mary A. Coury, 65, of Meriden, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 31, 2020. Mary was born in Kankakee, IL on December 9, 1954, one of 7 brothers and sisters. She was dearly loved by her family and friends. She is survived by her mother: Armilla (Brouillet) Coury of Plantsville, siblings: Richard Coury (Jane) of Walpole, MA; Thomas Coury (Jackie) of New Fairfield; James Coury (Geri Izzo) of Cheshire; John Coury (Laura) of Holiday, FL and Jean Mangini (Larry) of Plantsville.  Mary...

Deanna “Dena” D. (Kelly) Caulfield, 51, of Southington, passed away from her battle with cancer on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Yale New Haven Hospital.   Dena was born on July 9, 1969 in Fort Kent, Maine to Buford Kelly Sr. and Gail (Jandreau) Kelly. In addition to her parents, Dena is survived by her two daughters, Kaelie and Abigail Caulfield, her sister, Denise Kelly, her brother and sister-in-law, Buford and Melinda Kelly, their children, Zoe and Tate...

Mathew W. Florian, 60, of Southington, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. He was born on February 5, 1960 in Hartford to David and Honey (Meade) Florian and had been a longtime Southington resident. Mat was a man of will, discipline, hard-work, and the constant pursuit of humble service. After meeting his high school sweetheart, Michelle, 46 years ago, he became high school class president, a tri-sport athlete and captain, coach of the winningest team in midget football history, a...

Arthur H. Anderson, Jr. (91) of Southington, CT passed away peacefully on July 18, 2020. Born on June 15, 1929 to the late Arthur and Margaret (Hogan) Anderson Sr., Art graduated from New Britain High School and Connecticut Teachers College (now CCSU) earning a bachelor’s degree in industrial arts. Thereafter, Art obtained a master’s degree in higher education administration from the University of Hartford. He worked in the New Britain school system as an industrial arts teacher...

Merle A. Tripp, 59, of Meriden and former longtime Southington resident, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 17, 2020. Merle was born on September 28, 1960 in Southington to the late Melvin Tripp Sr. and Evelyn (Murphy) Tripp. He worked as a metal fabricator and was proud to have worked on the construction of Yankee Stadium. He proudly served in the U.S. National Guard and was a member of the American Legion Kiltonic Post 72 in Southington. Merle loved dogs and was a collector of military...

Mark A. Flors, 70, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away unexpectedly after a short illness on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at the HOCC at New Britain. Born on March 15, 1950 in Southington to the late Albert and Susan (Klemovich) Flors, he had been a lifelong Southington resident. Mark worked at Kurtz Farms as a driver for many years. He is survived by his son Michael Flors and his sister Susan M.  Flors of Plantsville and many cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be...

Darlene Barnes Gordon, age 67 of Southington, passed away peacefully at home, on July 9, 2020 surrounded by her family.  She was born in New Britain, CT to the late Ramona Cray and Morrill Barnes on January 24, 1953.    Darlene is survived by the love of her life, her husband, Robert A. Gordon and her children Kelly May Del Debbio and her husband, John, Casie Messina and her husband, Scott, and Christopher Kennedy and his wife, Melissa, all of Southington, and her...