| contributions may be made to your local S.P.C.A. Please share a memory with the family at www.grahamfuneralhome.com BAUMGARTEL, Eleanor S. Baumgartel, Eleanor Signe (Foberg), 92 of Burlington, widow of Paul Baumgartel, passed away Friday (September 26, 2008) at Sheridan Woods Health Center. She was born in Hartford and lived most of her life at Lake Garda in Burlington. She leaves her sons Peter and Paul Baumgartel and Richard Baumgartel and his wife Clarene, 3 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild as well as numerous loving nieces and nephews and their children. There will be a funeral service at the Ahern Funeral Home… BERGLUND Stephen Alan Berglund, age 62, of Milford, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2008 in Milford Hospital. He was born on August 12, 1946 in Bridgeport, to the late William G. and Lillian Myers Berglund. He proudly served in the U.S. Army as a medical corpsman during the Vietnam War. He was employed by Bayer Laboratories as a production planner. In his spare time, he was a member of the American Legion Post 196, Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Veterans Association along with enjoying… Carrie Bernier May 18, 1920 - September 26, 2008 DAYVILLE - Carrie Violet Bernier, 88, formerly of Yosemite Valley Road, Dayville, died Friday at the Pierce Memorial Baptist Home in Brooklyn. She was the wife of the late Lawrence �??Joe�?� Bernier, Sr., she was married January 24, 1945 in Norwich, Joe died June 1, 1970. She was born May 18, 1920 in Putnam, daughter of George Fairmont and Carrie Florence (Chase) Chase. She was a long time member of the South Killingly Congregational Church. Carrie grew… BOWEN, Muriel Anne Muriel Anne Bowen, 83, of Wethersfield, passed away on Friday (September 26, 2008) at Marlborough Health Care Center in Marlborough. Muriel was born in Hartford, November 29, 1924. She is the daughter of the late Joseph and Eva Fillatti. When she was younger she enjoyed dancing and music. On August 7, 1946 she wed Harry Wilson Bowen. In 1948 they moved to Wethersfield. She also liked to watch Red Sox Baseball, with her dogs, Benji and Heidi. Her husband Harry, her brothers, Richard and… and family may pay their respects at the Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Road, Shelton, on Wednesday from 3 to 8 p.m. On Thursday friends are invited to join the family for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Jude Church, 707 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe. Burial with full military honors will take place on December 11, 2008 at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Lieutenant Brown prearranged with his family that in lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Jude Children's Research… CARVETH Hazel Emily Carveth, nee Crook, of Milford, died Thursday, September 25, 2008 at the Fairway Hospice Suite, Milford Hospital, after a brief illness. Born in Toronto, Canada, March 14, 1914, eldest daughter of the late Alfred E. and Nettie Kirkpatrick Crook, Hazel emigrated to Grosse Pointe, Mich. in 1952 with her husband, Arthur Brennan Carveth and their three children. Hazel was educated in Toronto, graduating from Commercial High School where she made lifelong friends who shared her love of… and friends on Friday evening Sept. 26, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Browne Memorial Funeral Chapels, 43 Shaker Road, Enfield. Memorial donations in his memory may be made to the Jimmy Fund/Dana Farber Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor Brookline, MA 02445-7226. For online condolences and directions visit: www.brownefuneralhome.com may call on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Shelton High School Food Bank, 120 Meadow St. , Shelton , CT 06484 or to St. Vincent DePaul Society, C/O St. Catherine Church, 17655 Peak Ave. , Morgan Hill , CA 95037 . To light a virtual candle, visit us at www.abriola.com., may call on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. in lieu of flowers, those desiring may make donations to Connecticut Hospice 100 Double Beach Road Branford, CT. 06405 For more information or to make an online condolence please visit www. adzimafuneralhome.com., LOUIS J. D'ORSO, age 89 died peacefully Friday, September 26th at Norwalk Hospital. Louis was born March 16, 1919 in Norwalk, Connecticut. Mr. D'Orso was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, the former Dorothy Emond. They have four children, Robert L, D'Orso (Darma) of Germantown, TN, Janet M. Gaetjens (Anthony) of Seattle, WA, Thomas P. D'Orso (Susan) of Orange, CT and Marianne P. Halpern (Leslie) of Monson, MA. He has one surviving sister, Ann D'Orso of Norwalk, CT and was predeceased… may greet the family in the Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Road, Shelton, Monday from 3 to 7 p.m. On Tuesday, her funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 10 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, Shelton. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Shelton. At the request of the family, memorial contributions can be made to the St. Joseph School Technology Fund, 430 Coram Ave., Shelton, CT 06484 or through the funeral director. Online condolences at… George F. Dean, Jr., 77, of Vernon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008. Born in Rockland, Maine, son of Adelyn (Davis) Dean of Wallingford and the late George F. Dean, he lived in Warwick, R.I., before moving to Vernon over 51 years ago. Prior to his retirement in 1987, George was employed at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in East Hartford for many years. He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War. After his retirement, George spent his summers in Lincolnville, Maine, and attended the… GAGNON, David Sterling, Sr. David Sterling Gagnon, Sr., 74, of Bloomfield, husband for 54 years to Lillian (Lajoie) Gagnon, passed away Friday, (September 26, 2008). Born in Bloomfield, son of the late Arthur and Aurora (Forest) Gagnon, Sr. he lived in the Bloomfield/East Granby area his entire life. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and owned and operated Gagnon Floors, LLC in Tariffville since 1954. David loved nature, gardening, and all forms of wildlife. He enjoyed photography and took… may call Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Craft Memorial Home, 40 Leicester Street, Port Chester. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Church in Byram at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, followed by Burial at St. Mary's Cemetery, Rye Brook., GREEN On September 25, 2008, after battling with cancer, Wendy Green, age 54, entered into her eternal rest at home with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Jobyna Scott. She was born August 30, 1954 in Bridgeport. She attended the Bridgeport School System and graduated from Central High School. She went to West Virginia State and was a Delta Sigma Theta. She was currently employed by the Bridgeport Pediatric Group as a referral coordinator. She was a faithful and dutiful member of the… will be on Wednesday, October 1, at 7:00 p.m., at the Giuliano-Sagarino Funeral Home at BROOKLAWN, 511 Brook St., Rocky Hill, Calling hours will be Wednesday from 5-7 p. m. To offer words of sympathy and for directions or floral tributes, please visit www. Brooklawnfuneral home.com will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown. Burial, with military honors, will be in Main Street Burying Ground, Town Street, East Haddam. Friends may call at the Biega Funeral Home Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his honor may be made to the East Haddam Volunteer Fire Department, East Haddam Ambulance Assoc., American Legion Post 156, or a charity of your choice. JACKSIS Ann Kinsella Jacksis, age 69, of Stratford, devoted wife of Steven Jacksis, of Stratford, passed away on September 26, 2008 in Yale New Haven Hospital. The daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Hynes Kinsella, Ann was born and raised in the South End of Bridgeport, where she attended Sacred Heart Elementary School and Bassick High School. A homemaker, she lovingly created a warm, welcoming home for her family and friends. She also worked as a secretary for Bullard Havens Technical School forty years… JENNINGS, GARY W. Gary W. Jennings, 71, of Charlton, MA and formerly of Newington, died, Friday (September 26, 2008) at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge, MA, following a long illness. He was the husband of Iris A. (Johnston) Jennings, to whom he had been married to for 41 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his father, Clarence W. Jennings of Newington; three sons, Rorin W. Jennings, of Manchester, Brant T. Jennings and his wife Tamera of Charlton, MA, and Russell G. Jennings of… will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 109 Main St., Centerbrook on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Killingworth. Memorial donations may be made in Signe's memory to Trinity Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 112, Centerbrook, 06409. Arrangements by Robinson, Wright &Weymer Funeral Home, Centerbrook. of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at St. Johns Church in Montville at 10 am. Burial will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery in Montville. There will be no procession from the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Jerzy Kichners' memory may be made to the William W. Backus Hospital Foundation, 330 Washington St. Norwich CT 06360. Please visit the online memorial at www.mem.com. The Church and Allen Funeral Home, 136 Sachem St. Norwich, is assisting the… KONDUB Joseph J. Kondub, age 78, husband of Helen (Kucis) Kondub, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2008 at Norwalk Hospital. Joseph was born April 1, 1930 in Westport, to the late John and Mary (Mackno) Kondub and has been a lifelong resident of Westport. A graduate of Staples High School, Joseph was an electrical contractor and owned Colonial Electric. He was a longtime member of the South Norwalk Boat Club, The Sons of Italy and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. In addition to his… and friends in the United States and in Poland. Besides his wife and parents, he was predeceased by two sisters; Czeslawa Pszczolkowski and Stella (Dlubac) Krostoski. A funeral procession will form by 9:15 a.m., Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, at the Small & Pietras Funeral Home, 65 Elm St., Rockville, to St. Joseph Church in Rockville for a Mass of Christian Burial to be held at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Bernard Cemetery, Rockville. Relatives and friends are welcome to join the family from 2 to 5 p.m.,… Albina "Alice" (Plaga) Lata, 94, of Enfield, and wife of the late Joseph N. Lata, went to eternal rest on Thursday, September 25, 2008, at Hartford Hospital. She was born August 21, 1914, in Poquonock. She was a communicant of St. Philip's Church in East Windsor. She is survived by her son, Joseph Lata Jr. and his wife, Scotti, of East Windsor; her two daughters, Marion "Cookie" Gegetskas and her husband, Bobby, of Granby, Margaret "Peggy" Lata of Enfield; six… may call on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. To light a virtual candle, visit us at www.abriola.com., MCGURK Mr. Joseph B. McGurk, age 81, beloved husband of Stella Orzolek McGurk of Milford, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, September 26,2008. Son of the late John and Agnes Ryan McGurk, he was born on November 9, 1926 in Waterbury. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. Mr. McGurk was a Teacher in the Waterbury school system for more than 40 years until his retirement. In addition to his wife, he leaves three devoted daughters, Karen Bryant of… MCKENNA, BERNARD F. Bernard F. Mc Kenna, age 85, beloved husband of Maybelle (Dearing) McKenna died in Enfield on Friday (September 26, 2008). Born in Hartford, December 27, 1922, he was the son of the late Raymond J. McKenna and Elsie R. McKenna of East Hartford. He spent his formative years as a resident of East Hartford. He was predeceased by a daughter, Marsha L. Kennedy and a great grandson, Jesse Hansen. Bernard is survived by his beloved wife, Maybelle (Dearing) McKenna and two sons, Terrence F.… Rachel L. Michaud, 85, of South Windsor, formerly of Vernon, widow of Joseph E. Michaud, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, at a local nursing home. She was born on July 26, 1923, in Fairfield, Maine, the daughter of the late Eugene and Leda (Pouliot) Laflamme. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Manchester Community College. She was a communicant of St. Bernard Church, Rockville, and a past president of the St Bernard Women's Guild. She is survived by her daughters, Pamela Michaud of… PLONA, Sister Mary Laetitia Sister Mary Laetitia Plona, 101, died in Holy Family Infirmary, Enfield, on Saturday, (September 27, 2008), in her 77th year of religious life in the Felician Sisters Congregation. Stella Agnes Plona was born in Gardner, MA on December 31, 1906, the fifth child in a family of 16 children born to Alexander and Alexandra (Wiski) Plona. She was a member of St. Joseph's Parish in Gardner and graduated from Gardner High School in 1926. In 1931 she entered the Felician Sisters… PLOURDE, Philip L. Mr. Philip L. Plourde, 76, of 98 Clark Hill Road, died Sunday (September 28, 2008) at Abbott Terrace after a brief illness. He was the husband of Lorraine (Guerrette) Plourde. Mr. Plourde was born December 19, 1931 in St. Agatha Maine, a son of the late Pierre and Madeleine (Ouellet) P lourde. He was retired from Anaconda American Brass. Besides his Wife, he is survived by Three Daughters: Cheryl A. Palmer and her husband Howard of Waterbury, Sandra J. Alves and her husband Antonio of… REBELLO, Janet Evelyn Janet Evelyn Rebello, 61, of High Street, Collinsville, daughter of John Rebello of Deerfield Beach, FL and the late Evelyn (Eisenbach) Rebello, died, Saturday, (September 27, 2008) in West Hartford. She was born February 21, 1947 in New Bedford, MA and had lived in Collinsville for over 20 years. Janet was a 1967 graduate of St. Francis School of Nursing, where she received her Nursing degree and was a Registered Nurse at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center on the I.V. Team for… RICHARDSON, George Mike George Mike Richardson, 51, beloved son of George and Ruby Richardson and husband of Michele Palmer Richardson, departed this life on Monday, (September 22, 2008) at Hartford Hospital. He leaves to mourn his children, Christina and Michelle Richardson, and stepchildren Lachell, Tyrise and Iesha Palmer; sisters, Elaine Richardson, Lorraine and Nathaniel Alford, Theresa Bellamy and Sheila Simon. Predeceased by Debbie Ann Richardson. Grandparents: grandmother, Mildred Ward Richardson,… of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Peter Church, on Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. Interment will be held privately. Friends may call at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury, on Tuesday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. ROCHE, GRACE T. Grace Tagg Roche, 81, of Madison, died Friday (September 26, 2008) at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center, East Hartford after a long illness. Grace was born in Bridgeport on August 29, 1927 to William and Grace Harder Tagg. Grace began her library career as a page at the Allingtown Library and later became a reference librarian at the West Haven Public Library. After completing her undergraduate and graduate work in library science from Southern Connecticut State University, Grace… RORABACK, Gertrude "Peggy" Gertrude "Peggy" Roraback Prelli, 86, born November 30, 1921, in Winsted, died on Saturday (September 27, 2008). She was the daughter of the late Earl Roraback and Gertrude Bull Roraback. She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Frank Prelli who died in 2007. She is survived by her children, F. Philip Prelli and his wife Maureen, Mark Prelli and his wife Cindy, Gail Prelli and her husband Charlie Bierce. She is also survived by four grandchildren,… will be held Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. from the Scott Funeral Home, 169 Main St., Terryville to St. Casimir Church, Terryville for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Bristol. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday evening from 6–8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Hartford, CT or Bristol Hospital Cancer Care Center, Bristol, CT. www. scottfuneralhomeinc.com may call Tuesday 4 to 8 p.m. in the Redgate-Hennessy Funeral Home, Main Street and Gorham Place, Trumbull. Those who so desire may make contributions in his memory to the St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To send online condolences please visit www.redgatehennessy.com., Rusu, Vasila Biruinta Colimitra "Vala" RUSU Vasila (Vala) Biruinta Colimitra Rusu, age 68 of Trumbull, beloved wife of Radu Rusu, passed away suddenly Thursday, September 25, 2008. Born in Trieste, Italy to the late Constantin and Evghenia Jurebie Colimitra, Mrs. Rusu was a Trumbull Town resident for more than 20 years. Vala was a graduate of the Butler Business School, graduating as an accountant shortly after coming to this country with her family. She had worked for the Pandair International-Air Express Company of Darien from which she… may call Sunday from 4 to 7 P.M. in the Parente-Lauro Funeral Home., Violet Sandholm August 1, 1918 - September 28, 2008 Brooklyn - Violet Julia (Grass) Sandholm Age 90 of Brooklyn, CT,\. Most recently Violet has been a resident of Haven Health Center, Danielson. Violet was born August 1, 1918 in New York City, the daughter of William and Julia Grass who had emigrated from Finland in 1916. The Grass family moved from NYC to Foster, RI in 1920. Her survivors include her children, Elizabeth Harrison and husband Donald of Potomac, MD, Agnes Cronin of Chelmsford, MA and… are invited to attend calling hours on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Please sign our online registerbook only at www.luzdepaz.com and share your thoughts prayers and memories with Meadow's family., SMITH, Wheeler Wheeler Smith, 80, beloved husband of Claire (Coope) Smith of Simsbury, died Friday, (September 26, 2008) at McLean Home. He leaves his son, Wheeler Smith, Jr. (Eileen) and his five daughters, Nancy Kneese (Philip), Laurie Darling (Chris), Ellen Marhefki (Tom), Carey Even (Jeff) and Martie Byrd (Dave). He also leaves his 17 grandchildren and many extended family members and friends. Funeral Services in celebration of Wheeler's life will be held on Wednesday, October 1st at 10 a.m. at St.… Genevieve D. "Gene" Tetrault, 69, of Tetrault Rd., Stafford Springs, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, at Johnson Memorial Hospital, Stafford Springs. She was born in Rutland, Vt., daughter of the late Clarence and Irene (Lique) Vassau. Gene retired from Conval Incorporated having worked as a materials planner. She was a member of St. Edward Parish and former member of the West Stafford Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She also enjoyed playing bingo and going to the casinos. Gene is… Pauline Marie Dow Thomas, 52, of Vernon, passed away peacefully on Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at home after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family and friends. Born in Rockville, daughter of Geneva (Orcutt) Dow of Vernon, Pauline was a life long resident. She was a devoted and loving daughter, wife, mother, sister, and friend who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Pauline was a financial controller at an insurance company for the past 24… Vartelas, Constantine J. "Gus" may call on Wednesday, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. from the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in Constantine's memory may be made to The Vartelas-Stamos Family Fund of the Valley Community Foundation, 2 Enterprise Drive, Suite 303, Shelton, CT. 06484., Ruth E. Von Euw, 77, of Rockville, died on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at Rockville General Hospital. Ruth was born on April 7, 1931, the daughter of the late Stephen J. Von Euw, Sr. and Ruth A. (Hannaford) Von Euw. Ruth was a lifelong resident of Rockville and taught for many years at the Northeast School. She was also predeceased by her brother, Stephen J. Von Euw, Jr. Private burial will be held in Grove Hill Cemetery. A memorial service will be celebrated on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. at the… WICE, Robert K. Robert K. Wice, 71, of Hudson died Sunday (September 28, 2008) at Marlboro Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Angela (Mazzamurro) Wice of Hudson. He was born in Hartford and raised by his parents, the late Harold and Phyllis (Pandolphi) Wice. Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, Robert Wice of Ashland, Mark Wice of Marlboro, James Wice of Boston and Pam Calder of Bellingham. He is also survived by his two brothers, Richard Wice of Southington and Raymond Wice of… YANTZ, Harold Earl Harold Earl Yantz, 85, of East Berlin, husband of Anne (Bucknam) Yantz, died peacefully at home on Sunday, (September 28, 2008). Born in Burlington, VT, he was the son of the late Richard and Lena (Cote) Yantz. Harold was a resident of East Berlin since 1928 and was formerly employed as a tool maker at Pratt &Whitney Aircraft in East Hartford and Hi Speed Machine in Berlin before retiring. He was a US Air Corps veteran of World War II and was a member of Sacred Heart Church and the… |
Monday, September 29, 2008
Connecticut Obituaries 09/29/08
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