| William Aberle, 89, of Tolland, beloved husband of Viola Aberle, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, at Rockville General Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Feb. 2, 1919, in Rockville to the late Louise Bar and Henry Aberle Sr. A lifelong resident of Tolland County, William was well known and well liked. An avid hunter and lover of the outdoors, he was a lifelong member of the Rockville Fish and Game Club. His career in construction began at an early age, and after a long-deserved… will be celebrated Monday, 10/13/08, at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Church in Willimantic. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in Windham. The family will receive friends Sunday, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Bacon Funeral Home, 71 Prospect St. Willimantic, CT. Please visit www.baconfh.com to register your condolences online. Montville - Joseph R. Arnott, 61, of Oakdale, formerly of Willimantic, husband of the late Helen (Stefanowicz) Arnott, died Oct. 8, 2008, in Preston.He was born March 23, 1947, in Willimantic, the son of the late Joseph R. and Mary (DeMontigny) Arnott.Joseph was a dealer at Foxwoods Casino for 14 years. Previously, he owned and operated Angie's New York Style Deli in North Windham. Prior to that, he was in sales in the heat treating and brazing industry. He loved cooking, fishing, boating, and cards.His… BERNAU, Loren Loren Bernau, 81, of West Hartford, passed away Thursday (October 9, 2008) at Hartford Hospital. Born in Bloomington, IL, he lived in New Britain for 23 years, Newington for 30 years, moving to the Chatfield in 2003. A 1950 graduate of Concordia University in River Forest, IL, he received a Masters in Education from Central CT State University. Loren taught at St. Matthews Lutheran School in New Britain for 32 years, retiring in 1982. He also served as a former Principal at the school. As a… BIRMINGHAM, Dorothy Grosko Dorothy Grosko Birmingham of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, died Monday (October 6, 2008). She was a long time resident of Hartford, and was a former Ski Editor of the Hartford Courant. She was predeceased by her husband, John R. Birmingham. She leaves a son, John M. Birmingham; and two grandsons, James Birmingham and Joseph Birmingham, all of the Ft. Lauderdale area; and a sister, Diane Graves of Atlanta, GA. The funeral mass will be Monday, October 13, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Church,… Mary M. Brazalovich, 70, beloved wife of Walter M. Brazalovich of South Windsor, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, at home after a brief illness. Born in Hartford on April 26, 1938, daughter of the late John and Ann Maciorowski, she had lived in South Windsor for the last 45 years. Before retiring she was employed by Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, East Hartford, as a secretary. She was a parishioner of St. Margaret Mary Church, South Windsor, and was a member of Senior Citizens Center of South Windsor. Mary… may call Sunday 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. in the Red-gate-Hennessy Funeral Home, Main Street and Gorham Place, Trumbull. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in his memory to the Mercy Learning Center, 637 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604. To send online condolences please visit www.redgatehennessy.com., Janis Deglis of Willimantic, originally from Latvia, passed away in Windham on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. Mr. Deglis, 93, beloved husband of Arija Deglis, was the son of Anna Deglis (nee Ziedins) and Janis Deglis. He was born on Nov. 23, 1914, in Riga, Latvia. Mr. Deglis lived in Willimantic for over 40 years, immigrating to the United States in 1949 after fleeing from Soviet aggression. He became a naturalized American citizen in 1956. Mr. Deglis was a teacher by profession, finishing several teaching courses… John E. (Jack) Del Favero, V.M.D., of Windsor Locks, died Oct. 6, 2008. On this day, God took you out of the darkness of illness and brought you home. Born Sept. 28, 1936, in East Orange, N.J., Jack attended Rutgers University and received his V.M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Army Veterinary Corps, attaining the rank of major. Following his military service, Jack returned to Windsor Locks with his family, joining and subsequently taking over his… Deprey, Maxine Louise Laferriere Maxine Louise Laferriere Deprey, 72, passed away peacefully Oct. 1, 2008, in her Port Richey Fla., home after a long battle with cancer. She was born Aug. 11, 1936, in Eagle Lake Maine to Landor and Edith Laferriere. She resided the majority of her life in both South Windsor and Willington, and she later retired to Port Richey, Fla. She leaves her husband of 53 years, Gerald "Jerry" Deprey, as well as four daughters, Deborah L. Putz, Southern, Pines, N.C., Sheila M. Deprey-Daniotti, Tolland,… may call on Sunday from 3 to 7 pm in the Adzima Funeral Home, 50 Paradise Green Place, Stratford. For more information or to make an online condolence please visit www.adzimafuneralhome.com., Eleanor Downes Died October 4, 2008 SATELLITE BEACH, FL - Eleanor Elaine Hastedt Downes, 88, formerly of Norwich and West Hartford, passed quietly in her home in Satellite Beach, FL on October 4. A native of Norwich, Mrs. Downes graduated from Willimantic State Teachers College (Eastern Connecticut State University) and began her elementary school career in 1941 in a one-room schoolhouse in Voluntown. She taught in the Norwich public schools at the West Town Street School, Elizabeth Street School and… Dufault, Mary Jane "Mj" (Johnson) Mary Jane "MJ" (Johnson) Dufault, 72, of Enfield, wife of the late Roger Dufault, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, at her home. Born in Hartford, daughter of the late Arthur and Helen (Cahill) Johnson, she lived in Enfield 32 years. MJ graduated from William H. Hall High School in 1954 and married her late husband, Roger, in 1962. She had been employed by Mutual of New York, the Finast Corp. in Windsor Locks, and many years in the personnel office of the Navy Exchange while her husband was in… Normand R. Gamache, 83, beloved husband of Pauline A. (Gendron) Gamache of South Windsor, died Oct. 5, 2008, at home with his family by his side. Born in Fall River, Mass., on July 30, 1925, son of the late Raoul R. and Blanche F. (Pineau) Gamache, he had lived in West Roxbury, Mass., for 39 years before moving to South Windsor in 1991. Normand was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving in North Africa. He received his bachelor of science degree in transportation from Marquette University, Milwaukee,… Gilbert, Sandra "Mammy" (LeMay) Sandra "Mammy" (LeMay) Gilbert, 60, of East Windsor, formerly of Windsor Locks, beloved wife of 42 years of Donald E. Gilbert Sr., entered eternal rest on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, at home surrounded by her family. Sandy was born in Hartford, daughter of Alfred J. LeMay of Orlando, Fla., and the late Geraldine (Riner) LeMay. She had lived in East Windsor for the past five years and previously lived in Windsor Locks for 40 years. She was communicant of St. Mary Church, and had been employed at several… Joseph Gleitman April 24, 1920 - October 9, 2008 NORWICH - Joseph Gleitman, formerly of Teaneck, NJ passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2008 at Harrington Court. He was the Husband of Ruth Gleitman who predeceased him in July. Joseph was born on April 24, 1920 in Warsaw, Poland; he earned his Engineering Degree in Munich Germany and worked as an Electronics Engineer for RCA Corporation. Joseph is survived by his niece Hava Bugajer, M.D. of Vienna, Austria and his nephews Shuki Gleitman of Tel-Aviv, Israel,… Yvette (Maille) Guillemette, 76, of Stafford Springs and formerly of South Windsor, beloved wife of Lawrence E. Guillemette, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, with her family at her side. Born in Cranston, R.I., daughter of the late William and Ida (Jalbert) Maille, she lived in Rhode Island, South Windsor, and Tolland before moving to Stafford Springs. Prior to her retirement, Yvette was employed by Larry's Sales and Repair in Vernon for 15 years. After her retirement, Yvette and Lawrence spent… will be held Monday, October 13, 9 a.m. from the Burritt Hill Funeral Home, 332 Burritt St., New Britain, followed by a service 10 a.m. in the Holy Trinity Byzantine Catholic Church, 121 Beaver St., New Britain. Burial will be in the Holy Trinity Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, New Britain. There are no calling hours. HAMMER Thomas S. Hammer, beloved husband of Mary Hammer, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2008. Funeral Services will be held TODAY (Saturday) at 9 a.m. at the Cyril F. Mullins Trumbull Funeral Home, 399 White Plains Rd. and at 10 a.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 190 Shelton Ave., Trumbull. Interment in Nichols Village Cemetery. For online condolences please visit mullinsfh.com., HANSEN, Phyllis S. Phyllis S. Hansen, beloved wife of Frederick P. Hansen of Middle Haddam, died Thursday, (October 9, 2008) at her home. Phyllis was born March 25, 1925, in Wakefield, RI, the daughter of the late Oliver Hazard and Marjorie (Clarke) Stedman. Phyllis will best be remembered for her great appreciation of beauty and harmony in all things. No one enjoyed flowers, a walk in a garden and birds at the feeders more than her. She loved a good book, playing her piano, and sharing a laugh and a story… HAVENS, Rosamond C. Rosamond C. Havens, 92, formally of Belridge Rd. died Thursday, (October 9, 2008) at the Curtis Home in Meriden. She was the wife of the late Ralph E. Havens. Rosamond was born in Waterbury on August 14, 1916 and was the daughter of the late Frank and Estella Scozzafava Tavano. She was the retired owner of the former Union Plate Glass Co. She was a graduate of Wilby High School in Waterbury. After moving to Cheshire in 1961 she was a communicant at St. Bridget Church and also was a long… Robert Victor "Bob" Hermann, 89, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at his home in Manchester. Bob, born Aug. 19, 1919 in Hartford, was the son of the late Victor Hermann and Elizabeth (Januszewski) Hermann. Bob was married to the late Janet S. Hermann for 58 years. The family lived for many years in South Weymouth, Mass., and Glastonbury before settling in Manchester in 1979. Bob was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps in India during World War II. He worked for many years at the… Eleanor "Sis" Hoague, 92, of Converse St., Stafford Springs, beloved wife of the late Earl E. Hoague, passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at Johnson Memorial Hospital, Stafford Springs. She was born in Stafford Springs, daughter of the late Joseph and Ella (Delligan) Russell. She was a member of St. Edward Parish and the Stafford Senior Center. Eleanor's survivors include her nephew, whom she was like a mother to, Jim Josephiac and his wife, Joy, of Ellington, their… Ianuzzi, Mary Rose Bakstran (Leone) IANUZZI, Mary Rose (Leone) Bakstran Mary Rose (Leone) Bakstran Ianuzzi, 88, wife of Arnold Bakstran who died in 1974 and Henry Ianuzzi who died in 1985. Beloved mother of Marion and Peter Tomasello, Gail and George Hebert all of Westminster, MA, Barbara Penfield of Middleton; a step daughter Marilyn Smith of Naples, FL; a sister Lucy Maniscalco of Albany, NY. She also leaves 12 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, October 13, at the Madonna of the… Helen (Sienda) Kavanaugh, 87, of Manchester, widow of John Kavanaugh, died Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, at an area convalescent home. Helen was born Aug. 24, 1921, daughter of John and Nellie (Panek) Sienda, and was a lifelong Manchester resident and longtime member of St. John the Baptist P.N.C. Church. She is survived by three sisters and a brother, Sue Krowchenko of Ellington, Stephanie Lemek of Vernon, Richard Sienda in Alaska, and Phyllis Gasior of Manchester. Helen is also survived by numerous nieces and… Kwiatkowski-Zelichowski, Leokadia (Kaczalska) will be held Tuesday. October 14, at 10 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Church. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their last respects on Tuesday morning from 8:30 a.m. till the time of service at the New Britain Memorial Funeral Home, 444 Farmington Ave. , New Britain, Right off exit#37, 1 1/2 miles on right) Please visit www.mem.com to send an online tribute or condolence message. may call Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. and Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Fairfield Funeral Home of Edmund W. Dougiello, 36 South Pine Creek Road. Contributions may be made in Madeline's memory to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, CT Chapter, 185 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT 06109., LOOS, Erick, Jr. Erick Loos, Jr., 82, a longtime resident of Enfield, entered into his eternal rest on Thursday, (October 9, 2008) at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford. Born on June 3, 1926 in Manchester. Erick was the son of the late Erick and Hermina (Kelliner) Loos, Sr. Prior to his retirement, Erick was employed by the Stanadyne Corporation for over 43 years. He was a communicant of St. Bernard's Church in Enfield and a member of the Holy Name Society. He volunteered his time with the St. Vincent de… Robert Wayne "Bob" Majewski of Manchester, passed away peacefully Oct. 8, 2008, with his wife at his side, at The Hospital for Special Care Hartford Satellite at the Mount Sinai Campus, after a very courageous battle with emphysema. He was the son of Chester V. and Dorothy E. Doughty Majewski, born June 1, 1945 in Brooklyn, N.Y. Robert was raised in East Hartford, formerly resided in Orange County, N.Y., and was a longtime resident of Manchester. Robert was an active parishioner of St. Bridget… William Medbery September 22, 1928 - October 9, 2008 GRISWOLD - William Cyrus Medbery passed away peacefully at Yale New Haven Hospital surrounded by his family on October 9, 2008. Bill was born in Central Village on September 22, 1928, son of the late Ephraim Medbery and Helen Whipple Medbery. Bill was married on September 24, 1955 to Mary Elaine Palmer who survives him. He graduated from Griswold High School and turned to the life he loved, that of farming and remained a farmer all of his life. Bill was a… MICLETTE, Elsie (Martino) Elsie (Martino) Miclette, 84, of Rocky Hill, died Wednesday, (October 8, 2008) at Hartford Hospital. She was born in Hartford, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Marcantonio) Martino. She retired from the State of CT, Rocky Hill Veteran's Home and Hospital where she had been employed as a dietician. She was the beloved mother of two sons, Jean Wayne Miclette and wife Stelina of Bolton, Robert RenéMiclette Sr., of Rocky Hill; two daughters, Carol Ann McDonald and husband… MILLER Mr. James Henry Miller, Jr., age 77, beloved husband of 55 years to Betty Ann Keohan Miller of Milford, passed away Friday, October 10, 2008 at the Milford Health Care Center. Son of the late James H. Miller, Sr. and Delphine Farrell Miller, he was born December 1, 1930 in New Haven. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. Afterwards, he worked for Southern Connecticut State College as the manager of Food Service. James and the late George Gramelis owned and operated the Crown Steak House in… were held Saturday (TODAY) at the Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to South Church, 90 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www. carlsonfuneralhome.com NEWTON, David E. "Newt" David E. "Newt" Newton, 55, of Vernon, beloved husband of Patricia for 29 years, passed away Thursday (October 9, 2008). Dave was born in Portland, ME. He moved to East Hartford at the age of two, where he lived until he married. In 1986, Dave was diagnosed with leukemia and successfully had an autologus bone marrow transplant in 1989. In 2005 he was diagnosed with myelodysplasia syndrome, which he battled courageously. Dave worked at The Hartford as an IT… Opalenik, Elizabeth "Betty" (Dawidowicz) OPALENIK, Elizabeth "Betty" (Dawidowicz) Elizabeth "Betty" (Dawidowicz) Opalenik, 84, died on Wednesday, (October 8, 2008), at Bristol Hospital. She was a native and life long resident of New Britain and was the daughter of the late Stanley and Adela (Bujnowski) Dawidowicz. She was a member of the Holy Cross Church and the Holy Cross Ladies Guild; she retired from the New Britain Federal Savings Bank. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Her cheerful personality and warm smile will… may greet the family Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Road, Shelton. Burial will be Wednesday at the State's Veteran's Cemetery in Middletown. Online condolences may be at www.riverviewfh.com., . In addition, Bill held leadership positions on the Glastonbury Board of Education and Town Planning and Zoning Commission. It's the Great Pond Preserve in Glastonbury, which he helped save from excavation and development in 1992. For 35 years the beautiful hilly land surrounding the pond was being nibbled away until in 1987 only one third of it remained. Then in 1988, Bill and others formed a group called Friends of Great Pond. The group succeeded in salvaging nearly 70 acres of the site for enjoyment… may call Monday, October 13, 2008 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Smith & Sefcik Funeral Home, 135 Broad St., Milford. Interment will follow at 2 p.m. in St. Mary's Cemetery, Milford. To leave condolences or for directions, please visit our website @ www.georgejsmithandson.com., Gardner W. Ruggles Sr., of Vernon, departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, with his family at his side. He was born in Portsmouth, R.I., and grew up in Rockville, eventually leaving to serve in the Air Force in 1950. A few years after leaving the Air Force, he began his own restaurant, the Igloo Drive-In in Vernon, in 1963. The restaurant was a success. He expanded into catering, forming Mr. G's Catering a few years later. In 1979, he sold the businesses and moved with his family to… will be held on Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 S. Main St., New Britain followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. at St. Ann Church. Burial, with full Military Honors, will be in Fairview Cemetery. Calling hours will be on Sunday afternoon from 3-5 p.m. at the funeral home. Please share a memory with the family in the on line guest book at www. ericksonhansen.com. may greet her family on Monday from 9 a.m. until time of service. Memorial contributions may be directed to Maefair Health Care Center (Patient Care Fund), 21 Maefair Court, Trumbull, CT 06611. To sign an online register, please visit www.LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com., SCRIVANO, Joseph P., Jr. Joseph P. Scrivano, Jr., 76, of Newington, died Thursday, (October 9, 2008) at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Lorraine (Houle) Scrivano for 53 years. Born in Hartford, son of the late Joseph and Rosalie (Sortino) Scrivano, Joseph lived in Newington for the past 48 years and was a member of Church of the Holy Spirit, Newington. He was a graduate of Weaver High School, Class of 1949 and received a B.S. degree from the University of Connecticut… SCULLY, William J. William J. Scully, age 74, of Tequesta, FL passed away Wednesday, (October 8, 2008) at Jupiter Pavilion. Mr. Scully was born February 13, 1934 in Waterbury. Bill has resided in the Little Club for about 5 years coming from West Hartford. Bill had a passion for politics (he was Chairman of the Democratic Committee of West Hartford) and the St. Louis Cardinals (who followed him to Jupiter). Survivors include his loving wife of 19 years, Barbara; three children, William J. (Mary) Scully, Jr.… SMITH, Edward Francis Edward Francis Smith Sr. "Ed", 56, of East Hartford, the beloved husband of Helene Ahern-Smith for 24 years, passed away on Tuesday, (October 7, 2008) at Hartford Hospital. He was born in Pittsfield, MA; the son of the late Thelma Eldridge and N. Edward Smith. Ed was a store manager for Railroad Salvage stores throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts for about 15 years. He later attended and taught a computer class at Goodwin College in East Hartford. He loved spending time… will be Monday at 10 a.m. in St George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Hartford. Interment will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Friends are invited to the Giuliano-Sagarino Funeral Home at BROOKLAWN, 511 Brook Street, Rocky Hill, Sunday from 5-7 p.m. There will be a Trisayion at 6 p.m. Gifts in her memory may be made to St George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 433 Fairfield Ave, Hartford, CT. 06114. To offer words of sympathy online or for directions and floral tributes, please visit www. Brooklawnfuneralhome.com Wesley G. Stager, 80, of Tetrault Road, Stafford Springs, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008. He was born in Manchester, son of the late Frank and Helen (Marcinowsky) Stager. Wes was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean conflict, and retired as a machinist, having worked for different companies throughout his career. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, and trapping. He was also an avid gardener and coin collector. Wes is survived by his three daughters, Leslie Clark and her husband, Keenan,… JARA TAMARIZ, Isabel Isabel Jara Tamariz, 83, of Hartford, passed away Thursday (October 9, 2008), at Hartford Hospital. She was born in Callao, Peru, daughter of the late Juan and Isabel Jara Tamariz. She was the beloved mother of six daughters; Isabel, Teresa, Esperanza (in Peru), Julia, Sara, and Marlene, two sons; Manuel and Victor Raul. She also leaves one brother Pascual Jara, two sisters: Lucia Jara, Rosa Novoa Tamariz, 18 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, one great, great grandchild and several… TEXIDOR, Richie L. Richie L. Texidor, 21, of East Hartford, died Tuesday, (October 7, 2008), as the result of an automobile accident. He was born in Hartford and had lived in Wethersfield for 12 years before moving to East Hartford. Richie was a support specialist for Buckingham Community Services. He was a graduate of Bulkeley High School and loved to play Little Leage baseball while living in Wethersfield. He is survived by his mother, Eusebia "Chevy" Sanchez-Texidor of East Hartford and his… THANASSI Jeanne Hickey Thanassi, age 73, died on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at her residence surrounded by her family. Born in New York City on November 9, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Mildred Gross Hickey. She was a long time Shelton resident before recently moving to Wallingford. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, Jeanne was the heart, soul and strength of her family. Survivors include her beloved husband of 48 years, Angelo Thanassi, three loving children, Jane Thanassi of… Nancy Valentine, 51, of Marlborough, beloved wife of John Valentine, died peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born April 7, 1957 in Hartford, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Edna (Brouillette) Jose. Nancy was a lifelong resident of Marlborough, where she and her husband, John, were the original owners and operators of the Marlborough Florist for 15 years, before her retirement. Nancy was a member of Trinity Covenant Church in Manchester. She is… YADACH, Theresa (Mazzei) Theresa (Mazzei) Yadach, of RFD #3 Winchester, entered into eternal life peacefully on Thursday (October 9, 2008), surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 39 years, Joseph Yadach, who died in 1993. Born in Winsted, May 9, 1932, Theresa was the youngest child of Thomas of Mariangela (Scalese) Mazzei. She was a lifelong resident of Winsted and graduate of The Gilbert School. Prior to her retirement in 1989, she was employed by the Connecticut… ZUCCARO, Steven A., Jr. Steven A. Zuccaro, Jr., 43, departed this life on Thursday (October 9, 2008). Born April 4, 1965 in Hartford; the son of Jann (Levanowich) Cleary of Simsbury. Steven was a fourth generation stone mason and well known for his talent as a master craftsmen in the art of masonry. Zucc, "Mr. Toyota" shared his true passion of trucks with his son Stephan. "Zucc" spent the last three years of his life building a dream at his new home in Goshen. In addition to his loving… |
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Connecticut Obituaries 10/11/08
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