Obituaries
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...
Doreen C. Kafka
Aug 13, 2024
Doreen C. (Paquin) Kafka, 68, of Southington, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, after a short illness.
Doreen was born on July 24, 1956 in Meriden, one of six children, to the late Donald and Dolores (Darisse) Paquin. Doreen was a firecracker. She was sweet but fiery and was fiercely independent. Her spicy sarcasm always...
Marika M. DeLagrave
Aug 10, 2024
Marika “Mary” DeLagrave, 77, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Hartford Hospital.
Marika was born on April 30, 1947 in Germany to late Walter and Elsa (Gallus) Swist. She moved to the United States at the age of 12. Mary was a graduate of New Britain High School.
After high school, Mary worked...
Ronalee Herz
Aug 7, 2024
Ronalee Herz of Harwinton, CT, passed away on August 7th, 2024, at age 65, after battling breast cancer for 9 long years. Rona was born on November 24th, 1959 in New Britain, CT. She was the daughter of the late Ronald Wyckoff and Janice Wyckoff. Growing up in Georgia and parts of Connecticut, she settled down in Harwinton, CT in...
Albert J. “ Butch” Simons
Aug 7, 2024
Albert J. “Butch” Simons, 77, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at his home. He was the loving husband of Diane (LeVasseur) Simons for nearly 57 years.
Albert was born on January 4, 1947 in Derby, CT to the late Albert and Valerie (Ivanauskas) Simons. He attended Waterbury schools and Kaynor Technical High...
Loretta J. Chaco Casiano
Aug 6, 2024
Loretta J. (Chaco) Casiano, 50, of Southington, CT, passed away at her home on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. She was the loving wife of Jay J. Casiano Jr. for 31 blessed years.
Loretta was born in Agana Heights, Guam on October 3, 1973 to the late Antonio and Virginia (Chiguina) Chaco.
Loretta, affectionately known as “LuLu” by friends and family, worked as...
Eva Martin
Aug 5, 2024
Eva (Albert) Martin, 85, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2024 at the CT Baptist Home in Meriden.
Eva was born on June 30, 1939 in Fort Kent, Maine to the late Leo and Agnes (Hebert) Albert. She worked as a nurses aide at New Britain Hospital for many years and was a longtime member of Mary Our...
Dorothy W. Giannetti
Aug 3, 2024
Dorothy “Dottie” W. (Chalecki) Giannetti, 96, of Meriden and formerly of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at MidState Medical Center. She was the loving wife of the late Michael Giannetti who predeceased her in 1972.
Dorothy was born on April 30, 1928 in Southington to the late Lucyan and Anna (Azarske) Chalecki and...
Theresa R. Ciarlone
Aug 3, 2024
Theresa Maggio Ciarlone, a former resident of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2024 at The Summit in Plantsville at the age of 103. She was born December 2, 1920 in Waterbury. She attended Catholic High School.
The daughter of Christine and Donato Maggio, Theresa was predeceased by her loving husband of 39 years, Andrew Ciarlone and her daughter Elizabeth...
Alexander A. Lalla
Jul 31, 2024
Alexander A. Lalla, 83, of Southington, CT, passed away from a broken heart on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at the Southington Care Center. He was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy Ann “Dot” (Smith) Lalla for 61 years, who predeceased him in May.
Al was born on May 20, 1941 in New Haven, CT, only son of the late John...
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