Obituaries
Dorothea Mary Roy
Oct 19, 2024
Dorothea C. Roy, 97, beloved wife, mom, nana, great nana, aunt, cousin, and friend, became an angel in heaven on October 19, 2024.Born in Meriden, CT, she was the only daughter of Antoinette T. Caivano and Anthony Caivano. Dorothea grew up in Meriden and was part of a large and exuberant Italian family. From an early age she was always...
Raymond D. Ricciardone
Oct 16, 2024
Raymond D. Ricciardone, 47, of Bristol, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
Raymond was born on October 4, 1977 in Hartford to the late Raymond & Susan (Preattle) Ricciardone.
Ray loved the outdoors; hiking, camping, building bonfires, fishing and kayaking. Ray was an avid sports fan proudly rooting for the New England Patriots and loved watching Nascar on Sunday afternoons.
Ray...
Ella K. Arseneau
Oct 13, 2024
Ella (Kenneson) Arseneau, 95, of Southington, crossed over into her eternal life on Sunday, October 13, 2024. She was the loving wife and best friend of Rudolph J. Arseneau for 76 years.
Ella was born on February 11, 1929 in Terryville, CT to the late Vinal and Constance (Boulier) Kenneson. She enjoyed knitting and always put her family first.
In addition to...
Ronald E. Pichette
Oct 12, 2024
Ronald E. Pichette, 72, of Southington, CT, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at HOCC at New Britain after a brief battle with cancer.
Ron was born on September 2, 1952 in Waterbury, CT to the late Rosaire “Curly” and Doris (Harrison) Pichette and was a lifelong Southington resident.
He graduated from Southington High School, Class of 1970. After graduation, he...
Louis E. Kubena
Oct 10, 2024
Louis E. Kubena, 95, of Southington, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 10, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Esther (Butrie) Kubena for 72 blessed years.
Louis was born in Cokeburg, PA on December 6, 1928, one of nine children, to the late Robert and Angela (Minor) Kubena.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during...
Ronald J. Hardy
Oct 5, 2024
Ronald J. Hardy, 77, of Southington, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, October 5, 2024. He was the loving and devoted husband of Betty Ann (Taylor) Hardy for 56 blessed years.
Ronald was born on April 4, 1947 in Bridgeport to the late William D. and Fleda (Thomas) Hardy. He graduated from the former Andrew Warde High School in...
Lyle R. Ressler
Oct 2, 2024
Lyle R. Ressler, 73, of Southington and formerly of Deep River passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Bristol Hospital.
Lyle was born on July 31, 1951 in Hartford to the late Robert E. and Jean (Marsden) Ressler. He graduated from Valley Regional High School in Deep River, Class of 1969 and went on to CCSU where he earned...
Nathaniel "Nat" Florian
Sep 27, 2024
Nathaniel “Nat” Florian, 85, lifelong Southington resident, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 27, 2024. He is joyously reunited with his son Kristopher and all of those who have gone before him.
Nat was born in Southington on October 6, 1938 to the late R. Steuart and Ethel (Tolles) Florian and was gifted the nickname “Tweet.”
He attended Southington schools and graduated...
Clyde "Butch" Soccodato
Sep 14, 2024
In loving memory of Clyde “Butch” Soccodato, 76, of Southington, CT who passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Hartford Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Diana for 55 married years. They were childhood sweethearts since the 9th grade, giving them 60+ years together. A love that endured through the years.
Butch was brought up in the HVAC industry...
Richard J. Gnazzo
Sep 12, 2024
Richard J. Gnazzo, 83, of Farmington, CT, passed away at his home on Thursday, September 12, 2024.
Richard was born on December 8, 1940 in Bristol, CT to the late Joseph and Eva Mae (Teller) Gnazzo. He grew up in Plainville and worked at the family business, Joseph Gnazzo Company Inc., in his younger years.
Richard was very intellectual and loved arts,...
Cheryl I. Kalamajka
Sep 7, 2024
Cheryl I. (Wilson) Kalamajka, 72, of Southington, CT, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at HOCC at New Britain.She was the loving wife of the late James “Jim” V. Kalamajka for 51 years.
Cheryl was born on November 26, 1951 in Springfield, MA to the late Neil and Bernice “Bunny” (Jefts) Wilson. She grew up...
Barbara N. Konopka
Sep 4, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved, Barbara (Nich) Konopka, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at the age of 84.
Barbara was born in New Britain, CT on April 15, 1940. She earned her master’s degree in education and taught in the Southington school system for many years.
Barbara loved to dance, spend hours with...
Mary E. Kowalczyk
Sep 3, 2024
Mary E. (Snow) Kowalczyk, 92, lifelong Southington resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at the Pines in Bristol. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Kowalczyk, Sr. for 57 years.
Mary was born on January 18, 1932 in Bristol to the late Myron and Mary (Sweeney) Snow. In her younger years, she worked as a clerk...
Eric James Swain
Aug 31, 2024
Eric James Swain, 44, of Jewett City, CT and formerly of Southington, CT, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 31, 2024.
Eric was born in New Britain, CT on June 13, 1980. He attended Southington schools and graduated from Southington High School, Class of 1998. Eric worked as a spring manufacturer and truly enjoyed his work. He had a big personality...
Lisa A. Brotherton
Aug 30, 2024
Lisa A. (Whiteley) Brotherton, 40, of Bristol, CT passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 30, 2024.
Lisa was born in Bristol on October 5, 1983 and was a lifelong Bristol resident. She truly loved her sons, Anthony and Joseph, and had a close relationship with her mother, Michele. She was smart, bright and beautiful and talented at painting and drawing. She...
Richard D. Potvin, III
Aug 29, 2024
Richard “Ricky” D. Potvin, III, age 20, of Southington, passed away unexpectedly on August 29, 2024.
Ricky was born in Bristol on April 15, 2004. He graduated from Southington High School, KSA, Class of 2022. He loved being outdoors; camping, fishing, hiking with Eleanor the dog and riding his minibike. Ricky leaves behind his loving family and so many friends who...
Albert A. Lapreay
Aug 28, 2024
Albert A. Lapreay, 86, of Southington, CT passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Laraine (Maddalena) Lapreay for 58 years.
Albert was born on August 17, 1938 in Putnam, CT to the late Adelard and Myrtice (Perry) Lapreay. He worked as an operating engineer at Tilcon for over 40 years, retiring in 2000.
Albert was...
Angelo Calandra
Aug 28, 2024
Angelo Calandra, 91, of Southington, CT, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Maria (Leanza) Calandra for 63 years.
Angelo was born in Italy on September 16, 1932 to the late Vincenzo and Maria (Mercone) Calandra. He moved from Italy to the United States in 1972 to raise his...
Elvetta G. Wilson
Aug 18, 2024
Elvetta (Graeff) Wilson, 102, of Oakville, CT, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at the Pines of Bristol. She was the beloved wife of the late Ronald L. Wilson, Sr.
Elvetta was born on June 27, 1922 in Clifton Springs, NY, to the late John and Serena (Webster) Graeff.
A mother of three sons, she was a homemaker for most...
Cheryl A. Brayfield
Aug 14, 2024
Cheryl A. (Barron) Brayfield, 58, of Colchester, CT, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Backus Hospital in Norwich, one year and 12 days after losing her loving husband and best friend of 32 years, Jeffery C. Brayfield. Cheryl and Jeff’s family and friends find peace in knowing they are reunited once...
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