| William P. Abrahams, 100, of Boynton Beach, Fla., formerly of Waterbury, died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008. Born in Johnstown, Pa., he was the son of the late Joseph L. and Laura (Friedberger) Abrahams. He owned the former Williams Electronics and Lafayette Radio, both in Waterbury, before he retired. He was active in the Democratic Town Committee in Waterbury and B'nai Brith. He was also a member of Beth El Synagogue in Waterbury. He was predeceased by his first wife, Edith (Bell) Abrahams, and by a son,… came to honor him. Alvin and Laura's wishes were to have their remains cremated. A joint Memorial Service will be in September at the convenience of the family. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Roland C. Ayotte, 79, of Granby, who died at his home on Aug. 17, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. Roland was born in Hamlin, Maine, on Sept. 21, 1928. He was the son of the late Fred and Sadie (Paradis) Ayotte. Before moving to Connecticut in 1963 with his family, Roland was a Maine potato shipper for all of Aroostook County for many years. Roland owned a dry cleaning business in Van Buren, Maine. Roland sold the business in Maine and moved his… will be held Saturday, August 23, at 11 a.m at the Plantsville Memorial Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville. Burial will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery, Southington. Calling hours are prior to the service from 9-11 a.m. at the funeral home. Jim's family would like to thank Dr. Craig Bogdanski and his staff for their care and kindness. Donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society 538 Preston Ave., P.O. Box 1004 Meriden, CT 06450. For online guest book and directions please… BELANGER, Germaine (Rioux) Germaine (Rioux) Belanger, 100, of Hartford, beloved wife of the late Alphonse Belanger, died peacefully on Wednesday (August 20, 2008). Born in Trois Pistoles, P.Q., Canada on March 4, 1908, Germaine was the daughter of the late Arthur and Marie (Cayouette) Rioux. Mrs. Belanger had lived in Hartford since 1928 and was a member of the Les Dames de Francoise of St. Anne Church and the Senior Citizens Club. She had been employed with the Department of Medical Welfare for the State… BRIDY Dorothy R. Bridy, age 88 of Milford, beloved wife of the late Leonard Bridy, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2008 at Milford Hospital. Daughter of the late Daniel and Mary O'Donnell Brislin, she was born in Oneida, Pa. and was a longtime resident of Bridgeport prior to moving to Milford eight years ago. Survivors include her devoted daughter, Rose Marie Nemec and her husband, Richard; her cherished grandchildren, Kathleen Nemec-Lucas and her husband, Mike, Christine Nemec, all of Milford, and… BROWN, Florence (Girshick) Florence (Girshick) Brown of Somers, died at home on Tuesday (August 19, 2008). Born in New York, at an early age, she moved to Somers, and grew up on her father's farm. She was the daughter of the late Max and Ida Girshick. She was Girl Friday at the Mansfield Paper Co., when it began. After her marriage and birth of two children, she was a homemaker until both children were in school. She then became the manager of Party World in Enfield. In 1965, she became a realtor and… CALABRO, Anthony A. Anthony A. Calabro, 83, of Arch Street, Keene, NH, died with his family at his side Monday evening at Langdon Place of Keene, following a period of failing health. He was born in Hartford, February 25, 1925, the son of Joseph E. and Lucia (Palladino) Calabro. He lived in Hartford and then Simsbury before moving to Keene, NH over five years ago. Mr. Calabro graduated from Weaver High School in Hartford where he was active in sports including varsity football and track, went on to graduate… CARD Robert (Bob) L. Card Sr., age 78 of Fairfield, died Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at St. Vincent's. He was the husband of Anna Kovach Card, and father to Roseann DiBlasi, Barbara Kolaric, Brenda Bossio and Robert L. Card Jr. Calling hours will be Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Dennis & D'Arcy Funeral Home, Stratford. His complete obituary will appear in Saturday's edition of the CT Post., and friends at Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, from 4 to 7 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. For information and expressions of sympathy, please visit: www.leetestevens.com CASEY Helen Arnone Casey, age 73, passed away at her Bridgeport home, Wednesday, August 20, 2008. She was the wife of the lat Ralph J. Arnone, Jr. and the late James E. Casey, beloved mother of Ralph, Frank and Robert Arnone and Aniela Savona; and stepmother of Meghan Parker and Michael Casey. Complete funeral arrangements will be announced by the Fairfield Funeral Home of Edmund W. Dougiello, 36 South Pine Creek Road., James Harry Chain, 82, of Suffield, passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 15, 2008, at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Paradis Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford, Mass. www.paradisfuneralhome.com COPPA, Helen (Slubowski) Helen Slubowski Coppa, 86, of Killingworth, formerly of Orient Lane, North Haven, passed away Tuesday (August 19, 2008), at the Middlesex Hospital Shoreline Clinic, Essex. She was the wife of the late Louis E. Coppa. Born in New Haven on May 9, 1922; daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Tokarz) Slubowski. Helen lived in North Haven most of her life before moving to Killingworth with her daughter. She served in the U.S. Army Air Corp and afterward as a machine operator for the… CORTES Abraham Cortes, age 89, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport. He was born in Aquilla, Puerto Rico on January 27, 1919. He retired from the Merchant Marines Left to cherish his memory are: sons, Jose Cortes and Miquel Barrito; daughters, Anna Castro, Carmine, Ramona and Dolores Cortes; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he… Michael John Costa, 50, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Michael was a longtime resident of East Hartford and was employed for 23 years at Qualex, Inc. Michael leaves behind his daughter, Melanie Costa-Sutherland and her husband, Jay, of Buffalo, N.Y.; his mother, Anna Costa of Fall River, Mass.; his sister, Karen McNair and her husband, David, of Enfield; and two brothers, William Costa and his wife, Nancy, of East Hartford, and Daniel Costa and his wife, Lisa, of Marlborough. Michael was… DiCecco, Catherine M. (Charris) DICECCO Catherine M. (Charris) DiCecco, age 86 of Easton, beloved wife of more than 50 years to the late Frank R. DiCecco, died peacefully Wednesday, August 20, 2008. Survivors include her devoted children, Robert T. DiCecco and his wife, Christine and Janice J. Greiser and her husband, Paul, all of the Huntington Section of Shelton. Complete arrangements to be announced by the Commerce Hill Funeral Home, 4798 Main Street, Bridgeport (on the Trumbull line)., Catherine "Kay" Drake, 87, of Ocala, Fla., formerly of Somers and Mapleton, Maine, died Thursday, August 14, 2008, at Munroe Regional Medical Center in Ocala, Fla. She was born in Newington on June 5, 1921, the daughter of George and Mary (Miller) Gillette. She was a graduate of St. Joseph Academy in West Hartford, and was employed for many years as a home health aide. Kay dedicated her life to helping others through her volunteer work at Johnson Memorial Hospital in Stafford Springs, Aroostook… Dufresne, Fredrica Elizabeth "Freddie" (Fornash) and friends today, Aug. 21, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Road, Enfield. Memorial contributions may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 185 Silas Deane Hwy., Wethersfield, CT 06109-1219, or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International, Northern Connecticut and Western Massachusetts Chapter, 20 Batterson Park Rd., 3rd Floor, Farmington, CT 06032. For information and online condolences, please visit: www.leetestevens.com and friends on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, from 5 until 8 p.m. at Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly request memorial donations be made to the Amber Chantel Dunn Memorial Fund, c/o Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Road, Enfield, CT 06082, to assist with funeral expenses. To offer an online expression of sympathy, please visit: www.leetestevens.com Ruth E. (Lynn) Ericson, 86, of East Hartford, died on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, at Manchester Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Herbert Ericson, Ruth was born in Salida, Colo., and had lived in East Hartford for many years. She was formerly employed with the VNA and was a former member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She is survived by her daughters, Violet A. Thompson of East Hartford and Linda Brooks of Otisville, Maine; her grandchildren Jean Zdanis, Joy Marshall, George Zdanis, Michelle… Ericson, Ruth E. Thompson Perry Ruth E. Thompson Perry Ericson, 86, of East Hartford died on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, at Manchester Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Herbert Ericson. Ruth was born in Salida, Colo., and had lived in East Hartford for many years. She was formerly employed with the VNA, and was a former member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She is survived by her daughters, Violet A. Thompson of East Hartford, and Linda Brooks of Otisfield, Maine; her grandchildren Jean Zdanis, Joy Marshall, George Zdanis,… will be Sunday, August 24, in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. Gilbert M. Flavell, 79, of Manchester, husband of Margarett (Savage) Flavell, died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, at Manchester Memorial Hospital. He was born Feb. 5, 1929, in Manchester, son of the late Howard C. and Virginia (Maple) Flavell, attended local schools, was a graduate of Manchester High School, Class of 1948, and had been a lifelong resident of Manchester. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving his country during the Korean War. Prior to retiring, Mr. Flavell was employed as a mason with… GAGNON, Theresa Lorraine Theresa Lorraine Gagnon, 78, of Windsor, beloved wife of the late Alcide N. Gagnon, passed away on Tuesday, (August 19, 2008) at Hartford Hospital. Born in Hartford, daughter of the late Peter and Elmina (Marotte) Bisson, she had lived in West Hartford before moving to Windsor in 1953. Theresa was a communicant of St. Joseph Church in Poquonock, was a past president and longtime member of the St. Joseph Ladies Guild, and was an avid Bridge player. Theresa is survived by two… Marie Geary, 82, of Chester, passed away early Tuesday morning at her home following a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of the late John C. Geary. She was born May 12, 1926, in Meriden to the late Joseph and Marguerite (Matthews) Bergeron. She received her undergraduate degree from St. Joseph College, West Hartford, in 1949, and her master's in psychology from Indiana University, Indianapolis. She worked as a psychologist until she began raising her family. In addition to Meriden and Chester,… Gilnite Sr., Howard Earl "Buddy" GRAHAM, Louise (Mondani) Louise (Mondani) Graham, 90, widow of Robert J. Graham and Wesley B. Hoffman, of Cornwall Bridge, passed away at Noble Horizon Health Care in Salisbury, on Tuesday (August 19, 2008). Born in Haddam on May 6, 1918 to the late Rose and Paul Mondani, she attended the Chester High School and graduated in 1935. She went on to attend the St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing and graduated with honors in 1941. She worked as a registered nurse in the industrial sector at Pratt Reed and Co.… Elizabeth Grant July 31, 1920 - August 20, 2008 EAST HADDAM - Elizabeth B. (Schultz) Grant, 88, of East Haddam and formerly of Lebanon, widow of the late Donald J. Grant, died Wednesday (Aug. 20, 2008) in Millbury, MA. Born July 31, 1920 in Middletown, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Juanita (Stevens) Schultz. She graduated from Middletown High School in 1938 and then from Teachers College of Connecticut in 1942 and did graduate work at UCONN and ECSU. Mrs. Grant was department chairman and… Dorothy A. "Dot" Grillo, on the cool, bright summer morning of Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, her beautiful soul left a body devastated by COPD to join her beloved Louie in heaven. She was born in Hartford on July 23, 1924, to John "Brownie" and Mary Ellen "Maisy" (Kearney) Tardette, and was raised during the Depression on Nepaug Street. She graduated Mount St. Joseph's School and went to work at the Department of Immigration. There she met her dancing partner for life. On Oct.… Margaret F. "Peg" Hall, 89, a lifelong resident of Enfield, entered into her eternal rest on Friday, Aug. 15, 2008, at home surrounded by her family. Born on August 5, 1919, in the Thompsonville section of Enfield, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Anna (Slamon) Fitzgerald. She attended Enfield public schools and was a graduate of Enfield High School, Class of 1937. In her leisure time, she was an avid scrabble player and enjoyed working crossword puzzles. A beloved mother,… Benjamin "Ben" Harmon, 85, of Ellington, beloved husband of Ilene (Feldon) Harmon, passed away on Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, at Rockville General Hospital. Born in Warren, son of the late Schuyler and Anna (Andrews) Harmon, he grew up in Collinsville and lived in Hartford and West Palm Beach, Fla., before moving to Ellington eight years ago. Prior to his retirement in 1983, Ben was employed by Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in East Hartford and West Palm Beach, Fla., for many years. After his… will be held Saturday, August 23, at 10 a.m. in The Ahern Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to World Wide Work, Watch Tower, Attention: 25-12, 25 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Peter B. Hunziker of Boca Raton, Fla., died suddenly Monday, July 28, 2008, while visiting family in Aurora, Colo. Peter was born Nov. 29, 1935, in Worcester, Mass., Peter was a lifetime union iron worker and member of the International Association of Bridge, Structural, and Ornamental Ironworker's Union, Local 15, and significantly contributed to the creation of many of the schools and high-rise buildings throughout Connecticut. His legacy will remain for many years to come and will be enjoyed by… Anna H. (Albert) Jackavonis, 93, of the Broad Brook section of East Windsor, wife of the late Peter P. Jackavonis, died Friday, Aug. 15, 2008, at home surrounded by her family Anna was born in Suffield on Feb. 21, 1915, the daughter of the late Martin and Julia (Augkauskas) Albert. She worked on the family farm for many years and was also employed by Pratt & Whitney for 17 years. Anna was a communicant of St. Catherine Church. Anna leaves her daughters, Lorraine J. Lafferty, Joan Squires and Geraldine… will be at 1 p.m., at Clark Bell &Bell, Hartford, on Saturday. JOHNSON, Mary (Zaklukiwicz) Mary (Zaklukiewicz) Johnson, 93, of Meech Rd., Middletown, wife of the late Albert A. Johnson, Sr., died Wednesday (August 20, 2008) at her home. She was born in Willimantic, the daughter of the late Joseph and Caroline (Serwanski) Zaklukiewicz. She worked many years at Landers, Frary &Clark in New Britain, and retired from E.I.S. Automotive in Middletown. She was a founding member of St. Pius X Church. She is survived by her two sons, Albert A. Johnson, Jr. and his wife… A funeral home service will be held for Neil J. Kennedy on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, at 8:30 a.m. in the Colonial Forastiere Funeral Home, 985 Main St., Agawam, MA 01001. Burial will follow at 10 a.m. in Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery with military honors. Family and friends are invited to the calling hours today, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. forastierefuneralhome.com KIDD Kathleen N. "Nan" Kathleen N. Kidd (Nan), went home to be with our Lord on June 16, 2008, while living in Melbourne, FL with her niece Linda. Born and raised in Brandon, VT, she was a resident of Melbourne FL for the past 6 years. She was pre-deceased by "The love of her life" David Stewart Kidd. Nan was a long time resident of South Windsor, and a 50 year member of the First Presbyterian Church in Hartford. She was the Legal Secretary for over 25 years at The Travelers Law Office… Edith H. Knight, age 86, lifelong resident of Tolland, beloved wife of the late Marlin J. Knight Sr., passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008, in her home. Daughter of the late William and Antonia Pobuda Hrouda, she was born on Jan. 8, 1922, in Tolland. During her life, Edith was very active in town politics, having served on the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and as chairwoman of the Board of Selectman. She was a member of the Tolland County Farm Bureau, the Tolland… KUGLER, Oren Franklin, "Frank" Sr., Oren F. "Frank" Kugler, Sr., 87, of Granby, loving and devoted husband of Edith Kugler, father of Oren, Jr., James, Karen, and Priscilla, went home to be with the Lord on Monday (August 18, 2008). A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 23, 10 a.m., at Simsbury United Methodist Church, 799 Hopmeadow St., Simsbury. Burial will be in Simsbury Cemetery. His family will receive friends on Friday, 4-6 and 7-9 p.m., at the Hayes-Huling… may call on Friday from 9:30 to 11: 30 a.m. For more information or to make an online condolence please visit www. adzimafuneralhome.com., Jon Lawrence Lovett, 39, of Marlborough, loving husband and best friend of Mandie L. (Brown) Lovett, died unexpectedly on Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, in Manchester. He was the father of three daughters and a son, Ashley Lynn, Brittany Louise, Hayden Marie, and Casey James.; and the beloved son of Joseph L. Lovett Jr. and Jackie (Hoar) Lovett of Marlborough. He was born in Rockville April 5, 1969, and lived most of his life in Marlborough. Jon was an auto technician, currently working at Capital Garage in… Teala E. Ludowic, 55, of Enfield, entered into eternal peace, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008, at Hartford Hospital. She was born March 1, 1953, in North Adams, Mass., and resided in Springfield for many years prior to moving to Enfield five years ago. Teala was employed with Geraldine's Night Club in West Springfield for 18 years. An avid gardener, Teala also enjoyed reading, sewing, and the History and Discovery Channels. Teala is survived by her fianc�, Richard Shepherd of Enfield; cousins, Gayle,… MACKEY, Esther Esther Mackey, 63, of Windsor Locks, entered eternal rest on Wednesday (August 20, 2008), at Hartford Hospital. She was born in Hartford, daughter of the late Edward J. and Esther (Kareski) Mackey and lived in Enfield, and East Hartford before moving to Windsor Locks 16 years ago. She had been employed by the Burlington Coat Factory, East Windsor. She is survived by a son, Ronald Kompienski of Orlando, FL. Relatives and friends will gather Monday, August 25, at the Windsor Locks Funeral Home,… Mary (DiLauro) McInerney, 87, of Tolland, went to eternal rest on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008, at Hartford Hospital. She was born May 5, 1921, in New York, New York. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Bridget and Ronald Solano of Tolland; her two grandsons, Christopher and Matthew. A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, at the Small & Pietras Funeral Home, 65 Elm Street, Rockville. Relatives and friends are welcome to join the family from 4 to 7 p.m. prior to the… MCMULLEN, Elinor (Hazen) Elinor (Hazen) McMullen, 89, of Bloomfield, wife of the late William T. McMullen, Sr., died Wednesday (August 20, 2008), at St. Francis Hospital. Born in Bethlehem, NH, the daughter of the late Allen E. and Helen (Simonds) Hazen, she attended the University of New Hampshire. A labor pioneer, Elinor was one of the first four women to work in a manufacturing position at Colt just prior to and during World War II. She left the position to raise her family. When her children were older,… Emanuel "Manny" Motola, 79, the husband of Violet (Mangone) Motola, died on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008, at Manchester Memorial Hospital. Born in Hartford, the son of the late Vito and Nancy Motola, he had lived in Manchester for many years. Manny was formerly employed by the Manchester Police Department and had retired from the Aetna Insurance Co. He had served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Army & Navy Club of Manchester. Besides his wife, he is survived by his sons and… James D. Norton, 41, of Vernon, formerly of Manchester, husband of 17 years to Joey-Leigh (Romano) Norton, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, at home. Jim was born June 20, 1967 in Hartford, son of Delwyn E. Norton and the late Jean (DeMonte) Norton. He attended local schools and was a 1985 graduate of Cheney Tech in Manchester. Most recently, he was an electronics technician with Federal Express for over five years and he had been an Emergency Medical Technician for Vernon Volunteer Ambulance… celebrating Raymond's life will be Tuesday, August 26, at 11 a.m. at Mount Saint Benedict Cemetery (Section R), Bloomfield. There are no calling hours. The D'ESOPO-East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford has been entrusted with the care of the local arrangements. For any on-line expressions of sympathy to the family please visit www.desopo.com. will be Monday, August 25, at 9 a.m. from the Newkirk &Whitney Funeral Home, 318 Burnside Avenue, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial 10 a.m. in St. Rose Church, both in East Hartford. Burial will follow in Mount Saint Benedict Cemetery in Bloomfield. Calling hours at the funeral home are Sunday from 5-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to The Saint Rose School, 21 Church Street, East Hartford, CT 06108. The Newkirk and Whitney Funeral Home is handling all arrangements. For more information… will be held from the Cromwell Funeral Home, 506 Main Street, Cromwell, on Monday, August 25, at 10 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. John Church, 5 St. John Court, Cromwell with the Rev. Mark O'Donnell officiating and interment will follow in St. Sebastian Cemetery in Middlefield. Family and friends may call on Sunday, August 24, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Those who prefer may make donations in Connie's memory to Weiss Hospice Unit c/o Dept. of Philanthropy, 55… will be held at the Winthrop Baptist Church in Deep River on Saturday, August 23, at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at Centerbrook Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Winthrop Baptist Church or to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Robinson, Wright &Weymer Funeral Home, Centerbrook. will be held at a later date. ROBINSON Dorline Robinson, age 47, of Long Island, N.Y., and a former Bridgeport resident passed away Saturday, August 16, 2008. Dorline's funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 10 a.m. at Faith Revival Church, 600 Hallet St., Bridgeport. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Dorline Robinson's Memorial Fund, 1001 Old Town Road, Bridgeport, CT 06606., Benny J. Scicolone, 78, of Enfield, beloved husband of Maria (Fontana) Scicolone for 46 years, entered into eternal peace Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, at Baystate Medical Center Springfield, Mass. Born July 18, 1930, in the Thompsonville section of Enfield, he was the son of the late Vincenzo and Josephine (Alaimo) Scicolone. Benny served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and was a life long communicant of St. Patrick Church, Enfield. He had been employed with Bigelow Sanford of Thompsonville for 10… SHUMACK, Richard (Alabama) Richard (Alabama) Shumack, 56, of Chester, died Thursday (August 21, 2008). He was born in Mobile, AL, son of Clint and the late Flora (Weeks) Shumack. Rick was a machinist at the the Lee Co. and a member of the Niantic Sportsman Club and loved to take trips on his motorcycle with the love of his life "Marceau". He is survived by his daughters; Amada Shumack and her fiancéBill Moeller of Seattle, WA, Amber Haidet and her husband Joshua of Columbus, OH, his brother Bobby… SMITH Bernice J. Smith, age 79 of Trumbull, entered eternal rest Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at St Vincent's Medical Center. Arrangements will be announced later by Baker-Isaac Funeral Services 985 Stratford Avenue, Bridgeport., TATA, Lily C. Lily C. Tata of Glastonbury, beloved wife of Sebastian Tata, died Sunday, (August 17, 2008) in the presence of her loving family. Born in New York City, daughter of the late Josue and Lily (Kiretchjian) Del Rio, she had lived in Glastonbury for the past 30 years. Lily was employed by the State of Connecticut, Department of Corrections for over ten years. She was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Lily was also a member of the Floridian Ladies Society and the Ladies Italian American Stars.… Gordon A. Thompson, 80, of Manchester, beloved husband of Joy A. (Kapitke) Thompson, died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. He was born Dec. 6, 1927, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, son of the late Arnold and Kathleen (Benedict) Thompson. Gordon was a 1946 graduate of Manchester High School, and the Monson Academy in Monson, Mass. While at the Monson Academy, he played on the New England Prep School championship basketball team at the Boston Garden. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in Korea during WWII with… Lois N. Thorpe, 72, of Tolland, beloved wife of Lyle M. Thorpe, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, at home. She was born Sept. 24, 1935, in Hartford, the daughter of the late Petro and Camilla Negrini. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Craig Woods of Tolland; a brother, Peter Negrini of Cromwell; a sister, Ann Negrini of East Berlin; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will take place Friday, Aug. 22, 2008, at South Cemetery in Tolland at 1 p.m. There are no… ULSEN, E. Eileen (Ulcinskas) Eileen passed away on Saturday (August 9, 2008), at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Palm Beach, FL after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Hartford on December 6, 1947, Eileen leaves her father, William J. Ulcinskas of East Windsor and her late mother Evelyn Clyde (Gunn) Ulcinskas. She also leaves her long time companion, Thomas L. Burns of West Palm Beach, FL; her aunts, Mary Miller and Agnes Eisler, both of East Windsor; as well as many relatives and dear friends.… Uricchio, Pasquale Roger (Pat) Pasquale (Pat) Roger Uricchio, 81, of Enfield, avid and passionate Red Sox fan, peacefully entered into eternal life on Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, at Hartford Hospital. Born in Pittsfield, Mass., on June 8, 1927, to the late William and Catherine (Kirchner) Uricchio, Pat was raised in Hartford and attended Hartford public schools until his enlistment in the U.S. Navy. Upon completion of his military service, Pat returned to Hartford to finish his high school education and attend Hillyer College (currently the… WAHLBERG John Allan Wahlberg, 87, of Lancaster, Pa., and formerly of Spring Hill, Fla., and Concord, Mass., died August 19, 2008 at Homestead Village. Born August 25, 1920 in Bridgeport, he was the son of the late John A. and Anna (Berggren) Wahlberg. He was married to Grace (Carlson) Wahlberg who passed away in April of 2003. A veteran of World War II, Allan proudly served with the U.S. Army. Mr. Wahlberg was employed by General Electric, later becoming Honeywell Information Systems, where he worked as a… Eleanor E. "Ellie" Warner, 94, died on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008, at Hartford Hospital. She was born in New Haven, the daughter of Otto and Matilda (Hoffman) Stadler. She is survived by her daughters, Jacqueline Barker of Waterbury, Valerie Thompson of Bolton, and Beverly Boice of Cheshire; and her son, Stephen Warner; 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and four great-great- grandchildren. She was also predeceased by her grandson, John Kozicki. Ellie's family would like to express their… will be private. No flowers please. Many thanks to the staff of the Hartford Hospital Critical Patient Care Unit C9WI, especially Betsy, for the great care and comfort they gave to Carol and to her family during this tragic time. hip, Wis. Warren was a member of First Congregational Church, Special Boy Scout Troop 219, and Special Bowling in Stratford. Survivors include his father, Henry of Wisconsin Rapids; a brother, James (Laura) Watson of Bremerton, Wash.; a sister, Margaret (Karl) Klingforth of Bancroft, Wis.; a nephew, Rory Smith of Buffalo Grove, Ill.; and his lifelong girlfriend, Kathy Keenan of Stratford. He was preceded in death by his mother, Vicky. Taylor, Vollert and Jennings Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids is… WEINER, Donald G. Donald G. Wiener, 74, of Plainville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday (August 20, 2008), at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain. Donald was born on January 6, 1934, one of three children to the late Edward and Gussie Wiener. His childhood was spent in Waterbury, where he met the love of his life, Emily Boccardo. Together they would share 52 years of love and devotion, raising their family in Plainville for the past 30 years. He served his country in the U.S. Army during… WHITE, Frank S. Frank S. White, 90, a retired industrial engineer, died on Friday (August 8,2008), of leukemia, in Laguna Beach, CA. Mr. White was born on July 4, 1918, in Portland, IN, where he lived until entering college at Indiana University in Bloomington. After graduating with a degree in Industrial Engineering in 1941, he married his college sweetheart, Albina Spachalski of Gary, IN, and joined the U.S. Navy as a Second Lieutenant, serving with the Seabees in the Pacific Theater during World War II.… CLIFFORD R. WILMOT, JR. 83, of Greenwich, CT and Nantucket, MA died on August 19, 2008. He was born on May 17, 1925 to the late Clifford and Estelle Pierce Wilmot. He graduated from Greenwich High School, attended The University of Vienna in Austria and served in the Corps of Engineers with the United States Army in Europe during World War II. His marriage to Virginia Lancellotti Wilmot ended upon her death in 1998. Mr. Wilmot was a prominent advertising and marketing executive with Philip Morris, Inc,… Alice O. (Vezina) Wilson, 93, a longtime resident of the Hungry Hill Section of Springfield, Mass., passed away peacefully at Fox Hill Center in Vernon on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. Alice was born in Holyoke, Mass., on Feb. 9, 1915, a daughter of the late Arthur and Eleona (Thibeault) Vezina. She was educated locally and was a 1932 graduate of Commerce High School. Alice was a longtime actuary for Monarch Life Insurance Company and retired in 1980 after 24 years of service with the company. She was predeceased… may greet the family in the Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Road, Shelton, Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. On Monday, family and friends are invited to his funeral service in the Riverview Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Mountain Meadow Cemetery in Seymour. At the request of the family, memorial contributions can be made to the Wilson Children's Fund through the funeral director or mailed to 390 River Road, Shelton, CT 06484. Leave condolences at www.riverviewfh.com., WILSON, Robert Alexander Robert Wilson passed away Wednesday (July 9, 2008). Memorial service will be Tuesday, August 26, at Mount Moriah Baptist Church, 222 Barbour Street, from 5-6 p.m. Maxine Wood May 8, 1948 - August 19, 2008 PLAINFIELD -Maxine B. Wood, 60, of 14 Winsor Ave. East Wind Village, died unexpectedly Tuesday at Day-Kimball Hospital, Putnam. She was born May 8, 1948 in Norwich a daughter of Bertha (Hall) Wood of Plainfield and the late Norman E. Wood. Maxine had lived in Oneco for many years, recently moving to Plainfield. She had been employed as a bus driver for the Town of Sterling for over 25 years, retiring in 2000. Maxine was a longtime member of the Oneco Fire… Ruth Zuraw May 15, 1950 - August 7, 2008 GROTON - Ruth Lynn Zuraw, 58, of 512 Thames St., died Thursday August 7, 2008 in her apartment. She was born on May 15, 1950, in Palmer MA. a daughter of the late Edward P.H.D. and Rosalie R.N. (Barry) Zuraw. Ms. Zuraw was a 1969 graduate of Ledyard High School, Norwich Free Art Academy and a welding school. She also took classes at Mohegan Community College. She is survived by a brother Mark Zuraw of Gales Ferry; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. The… |
Friday, August 22, 2008
Connecticut Daily Obituaries 08/22/08
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