All Obituaries

William Harvey Bowers, 83, of Southington, passed away with family by his side on Friday, May 29, 2020 at Apple Rehab in Plainville. He had been the loving husband of Carol Ann (Kenny) Bowers for 60 years. William was born on March 12, 1937 in Fall River, MA to the late James and Isabel (Shaw) Bowers and had been a Southington resident for over 45 years. William proudly served his country in the U.S. Army for over 9 years serving in South Korea, France and the United States. He was...

Stephen F. Kozlowski, 101, passed away on May 28. Stephen was born December 26, 1918, in Seymour, Connecticut, to the late Paul and Helen Kozlowski. Stephen came into this world during one pandemic and left this world during another. He worked his entire career in the automobile business, primarily as an upholsterer.  He was the co-founder of Acme Auto Top in New Haven.  Stephen was married to Geraldine LaDuke Kozlowski for 74 years; she passed away in 2014.  He loved...

Mitch J. Parizo, 63, of Burlington, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Yale New Haven Hospital after a hard fought brave battle with a brain tumor.  He had been the beloved husband and best friend of Dawn (Randall) Parizo for nearly 45 years. Mitch was born in Southington on January 15, 1957 to Robert and Beverly (Singer) Parizo and been a Burlington resident for 36 years. Mitch worked as a brown and sharp machinist for 40 years. He was a longtime member of the American Legion...

Priscilla M. (Nyren) Hubeny of Plantsville died Tuesday May 26, 2020 at The Pines nursing home in Bristol, at the age of 89.  She was the daughter of the late George and Mae Nyren.  She was predeceased by her husband Richard, her son Mark and her brother George.  Priscilla was a lifelong Plantsville resident.  She was happiest when surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. For most of her life, she was a devoted stay-at-home mother and loved...

Donald P. Blanchard, 74, of Southington, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at Hartford Hospital, as a result of complications from COVID-19. He had been the devoted husband of Sandi (Woods) Blanchard for nearly 55 years. Donald was born on May 22, 1945 in Clair, New Brunswick, Canada to the late Philias and Jeanne (d’Arc Nadeau) Blanchard and had been a longtime Southington resident. Donald worked as a truck driver and was a member of Teamster Local 559 for 35 years. He was also...

Rocco “Rocky” J. Macri, 84, of Southington, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. He had been the loving husband of Grace (Brown) Macri for 59 years. Rocky was born in Meriden on August 16, 1935 to the late Frank and Maria (Crasa) Macri and had been a longtime Southington resident. Rocky proudly served his country in the U. S. National Guard. He worked as an insurance representative for John Hancock for nearly 40 years. Rocky loved the Yankees and...

Anita C. (Sutton) Comrack, 92, of Southington and former longtime Manchester resident, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 as a result of complications from COVID-19. Anita was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and dear friend. She was predeceased by her first husband and the father of her children, Steven Sutton and by her second husband and high school sweetheart, Richard “Pete” Comrack. Anita was born on September 11, 1927 in Willimantic, CT the only child of the late...

James P. Bailey, 62, of Southington, passed away due to complications from a stroke on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Hartford Hospital.  James was born on February 9, 1958 in Southington to the late Gordon and Kathleen (Stanish) Bailey and has been a lifelong Southington resident.  Jim retired from Johnson and Johnson. He was active member of the Southington Elks Lodge 1669,  Falcons Nest 307 and the Sons of the American Legion. Jim also was a volunteer firefighter for over 20...

Carol A. (Fowler) Downs, 68, of Southington, passed away peacefully after a battle with cancer on Friday, May 15, 2020 at MidState Medical Center. She had been the loving wife of Thomas L. Downs for 47 years. Carol was born on October 6, 1951 in New Haven to the late John and Helen (Thissell) Fowler. She graduated from the Morgan School in Clinton and went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services from Southern New Hampshire University. She then went onto receive her...

   Anna M. (Turkowski) DeGumbia, formerly of Southington and recently a resident of Concord, NH, was called home to Heaven on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at the age of 96, following a brief illness. She was predeceased by her husband, Walter D. DeGumbia, her two sons, Walter V. DeGumbia and Michael F. DeGumbia, and her grandson, Jeffrey DeGumbia. She leaves behind her two daughters, Annette Johnson and husband Robert of Bow, NH and Janet Lawrence and husband Wayne of Cheshire, CT. She...