Obituaries

Jul 25, 2026

Josephine “Dolores” DiMauro passed away on July 25, 2026, at age 85, surrounded by her loving family. She brought warmth and life to every room she entered, a woman whose kindness, warmth, and unwavering love touched everyone she met. Dolores was born on May 17, 1941, to the late Josephine (Siracusa) Gionfriddo. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Gioacchino...

Jul 10, 2026

Jeffrey Kirk, 61, of Middletown, passed away on July 10, 2026. He was the Son of Phillip Kirk Sr. and the Later Venerina (LoGiudice) Kirk

Besides his father he is survived by two brothers Phillip Kirk Jr, and Bruce Kirk. Two daughters Lindsey Decocker and Shaunna. A  Grand daughter Carmelina  Decocker. He was a long time employee of Middletown Lanes.  Memorial...

Jul 7, 2026

Italia "Ty" Giacco June 10, 1928 - July 7, 2026Italia "Ty" Massa Giacco, age 98, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026, after a brief illness at Vitas Hospice, St. Mary's Hospital, Waterbury, CT where she was lovingly cared-for by the nurses, chaplain, and family. During the last six months of her life since the death of her husband Sebastian...

Jun 8, 2026

Angelina Constance (Angela/Angie) LaBarge, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, at the age of 90. Born in Waterbury, CT, on August 16, 1935, Angie was the first of three daughters born to Salvatore and Anna (Scionti) Salonia. The growing family later settled on South Street in Cromwell.Angie graduated from Middletown High School,...

Jun 6, 2026

Jane Turner, age 85, of Cromwell, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026. Born on March 8, 1941, in Middletown, Connecticut, Jane lived a life defined by her deep compassion for others, her boundless creativity, and an infectious joy that touched everyone fortunate enough to know her. Jane earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University...

May 26, 2026

Leroy Daniels Jr., born February 14, 1947, known to many as "Pops", passed away peacefully May 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of family. Pops was a devoted Yankee's fan and known as a father figure to many. He was always willing to help those in need and lend a helping hand, with his joyous smile, kind heart and guidance....

May 9, 2026

Gerald (Jerry) Nenninger, Sr.September 18, 1941 - May 9, 2026Gerald "Jerry" Nenninger Sr. passed away on May 9th, 2026, at the age of 84, surrounded by family, after a brief illness. Gerald, the eldest son of John and Constance (Russo) Nenninger, was born on September 18, 1941, in Middletown, CT. Gerald attended St. Mary's of Czestochowa School and graduated from...

May 7, 2026

Martin S. Ramsey, Sr .He went by Marty. Passed away on Thursday at his home in Haddam Marty was kind and thoughtful, hardworking, sensitive, and generous. He would do anything for his family. His love of cooking and baking was a trait passed on to his children. He retired after 30 years from Whiting Forensic State Hospital and then worked...

May 4, 2026

Joe Scirpo, age 88, passed away May 4, 2026, at Middlesex Memorial Hospital, Middletown, Connecticut.

He was born on December 29, 1937, in Middletown Connecticut, the son of the late Sebastian and Eleanor (Scirpo) Ruffino.

Joe retired after 45 years as a Machinist for Jarvis Products Corporation, Middletown

Connecticut. He moved with his wife, Joyce, and children to Durham, Connecticut in 1967. For...

May 2, 2026

It's with great sadness on May 2, 2026, George Angst, of Durham, with his family by his side, passed into the arms of his beloved wife, Marie, and joined her in heaven George was born on February 15, 1933, in Astoria, New York, to George and Helen (Shelley) Angst. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy,...

Apr 24, 2026

Margaret "Peggy" Paolillo, of Middletown, CT, died unexpectedly from an unforeseen illness, at the age of 87, on Friday, April 24, 2026. The family is deeply saddened by her sudden departure.Peggy was born on July 18th, 1938, near Wooster St., in New Haven, CT, New Haven's "Little Italy" and home of the world's best pizza. She lived in the greater...

Apr 16, 2026

On April 16, 2026, the matriarch of our family, Josephine (DiMauro) Russo peacefully passed away with her family by her side at the age of 85.Josie was born to Santina and Rosario DiMauro on March 31,1941. She married the love of her life, James (Straw) Russo on June 24, 1961 and they were married for 52 beautiful years before his...

Mar 18, 2026

Theodore "Ted" Heller, 93, passed away peacefully at home, with his loving wife by his side, on March 18, 2026. Ted was born August 26, 1932, in Willimantic, and was the son of Alice and Harry Heller. After his high school graduation, he moved to Durham, where he made many friends and participated in sports, including baseball, basketball, and...

Mar 17, 2026

our beloved mother and grandmother, Jennie (Vincenza) Lagana, 90, was peacefully called to heaven on March 17, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She is now reunited with her beloved husband of 65 years, Salvatore. Jennie was born on October 26, 1935, in Melilli, Sicily, the daughter of the late Concetta (DiMauro) and Sebastiano Fazzino. After marrying,...

Mar 11, 2026

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Flavia Imme (Ternullo), 82 of Middletown passed away peacefully at home on March 11, 2026. She was born in Melilli, Sicily, daughter of the late Giuseppe and Maria Cazzetta Ternullo. At just 23 years old, Flavia immigrated to the United States with little more than a suitcase and a dream of building a better life. Within...

Feb 11, 2026

It is with deep sadness to announce Alfred (Big Al) Branciforte, 77, of East Hampton, died peacefully on Feb. 10th with his family by his side. He was born in Middletown the son of Anne (Gutauskas) Branciforte and Carmello (Curly) Branciforte of Cromwell. He is survived by his devoted wife of 51 years Camille (Zimmitti) Branciforte, daughters Lana Branciforte,...

Jan 18, 2026

Edda "Ottavia" Scianna, 88, of Rocky Hill, formerly of Middletown, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on January 18, 2025. She was born on January 29,1937 in Melilli, Sicily to the late Joseph and Sebastiana Lagana. She was the beloved wife of Sebastiano Scianna for 56 years. Edda is survived by her brother Ugo Lagana and his wife...

Jan 7, 2026

In loving memory. Bettye Cuper (LaBella) born March 14th, 1928, died on Wednesday, January 07, 2026, at her home, at the age of 97. Bettye spent most of her life living in Middletown and Cromwell until she moved to Florida after retiring from Caldor's Dept. Store. Bettye ended up moving back to Middletown at the request of her family....

Jan 4, 2026

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Peter Bafumi, age 70, of Middletown, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at home , surrounded by his family,  on January 4, 2026. He was born on March 1, 1955 in Melilli, Sicily, Italy and he and his family immigrated to Middletown in 1966, where he built a life rooted in family,...

Jan 3, 2026

Sebastian A. Giacco of Cromwell, CT, passed away January 3, 2026, 15 days before his 100th birthday. He was lovingly cared for during his brief illness by his beloved wife, Italia, of 75 years, daughter, Valerie and husband, Andrew Slee, and son, Geoffrey and wife, Lissa. He will also be greatly missed by his grandchildren, Emily and husband, Jeff...