Janice Milardo Bowe
Sep 2, 2021
Janice Milardo-Bowe, 74, of Middletown passed away peacefully on September 2nd 2021. Born in Middletown she was the daughter of the late
James and Lena ( Fazzina) Milardo. She is a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Middletown. Janice was employed by Connecticut Valley Hospital for 35 years which she retired from in 2002.In 1999 She married...
Angelo James Branciforte
Aug 15, 2021
The family of Angelo James Branciforte wishes to announce his peaceful passing on August 15, 2021. Angelo was the beloved husband of Santina Barone Branciforte and father of Lisa Branciforte and Angelo Branciforte Jr. He leaves behind his much adored grandchildren: Kelly Rostosky, Meghan Branciforte Rosa(Nelson), Brenen Branciforte and Tori Marie Lauria, and great grandchildren Ibaleze Garcia, Najlia Rostosky, Axl...
Giulio S. Giuffrida
Aug 12, 2021
Giulio S. Giuffrida II, 81 of Middletown, passed away peacefully with his beloved wife Susan of 47 years by his side on August 12th, 2021. Giulio was born April 19, 1940, to Giulio and Helen (Aresco)Giuffrida. Along with his wife he is survived by two children, Sharon Cahill and her spouse David, and Giulio Giuffrida III. He is also survived...
Floretta Scionti Franklin
Jul 18, 2021
Floretta (Flora) Scionti Franklin, 91, of Durham, formerly of Middletown, passed away on July 18, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Floretta was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Lauretta (Santostefano) Scionti. Floretta married her high school sweetheart, the late Joseph Franklin, Sr. They had two children, Flora Franklin Faiella (Philip, Sr.) and Joseph Franklin, Jr. (Jennifer). Floretta...
Josephine Gioco Branciforte
Jun 29, 2021
Josephine (Gioco) Branciforte Josephine Branciforte, 93, of Middletown, beloved wife of the late Rosario Branciforte for 69 years, passed away June 29, 2021, at home surrounded by her children. She was born in Rollinsford, New Hampshire on January 17, 1928, the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Garofalo) Gioco. Prior to her retirement, Josie worked for the Middletown Board...
Walter J. Stockwell
Jun 28, 2021
Walter J. Stockwell, 72, of Middletown passed away on June 28, 2021 unexpectedly at home. Walter was born on July 9, 1948 to Wilder and Katherine Stockwell in Montague, MA. He was a decorated veteran who served in the Vietnam war. He retired from Whelen Engineering Company. In 1987, he met and wed Carol (Markham) Stockwell, step-dad of...
Antonino Scalia
Jun 5, 2021
Antonino Scalia, 92, of Middletown died peacefully June 5, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Giuseppa (Lisitano) daughters, Agata (Luigi) LaBella, Lucia (Carmelo) Giuliano, Santina Scalia, Lea (Peter) Miro. Seven grandchildren who loved him beyond words Sebastiano and Antonino LaBella; Alessandra Cornelio, Briana Rojas, Giuseppe Giuliano, Anthony...
Beverly Muscatello Konefal
Jun 5, 2021
Lifetime Middletown resident, Beverly (Muscatello) Konefal, passed away on June 6th, 2021, at the age of 77, following a brief illness. She was the daughter of Joseph Muscatello Sr. and Mary Muscatello, and the wife of recently deceased Donald Konefal Sr..She is predeceased by 3 siblings, Joseph Muscatello Jr., Richard Muscatello, and Lorraine Donahue. She is survived by 3...
Alexander Sylvestro
Jun 3, 2021
Alexander Sylvestro 83 of Durham passed away peacefully on June 3, 2021. He attended Middletown High School and after graduation enlisted into the U.S. Airforce for 4 years. He had a 30 year career as a Technical Writer at Pratt and Whitney Aircraft and lived in Cromwell most of his life. He was an avid New York Yankees and...
Susan Steelman Downs
May 28, 2021
Susan Downs (Steelman) of East Haddam, CT died on May 28, 2021. Susan was born November 10, 1944 at Bridgeport Hospital to Nancy (Taylor) and Leroy Steelman. She grew up in Woodmont, CT and then moved to Madison, CT. She lived in Chester for many years before moving to East Haddam. She was a graduate of Putman Catholic Academy, Bridgeport...
Alyssa Kathryn Matterazzo
May 24, 2021
Alyssa Kathryn Matterazzo, 27, of East Haddam (formerly of Portland) died unexpectedly on Monday, May 24th. She is survived by her parents, Steven and Susan Matterazzo of Portland, her brother Thomas Matterazzo of Portland, her paternal grandmother Jill Matterazzo of Higganum, her aunts and uncles Daniel Matterazzo, David and Amy Matterazzo, Vivian and Gary Butler, Gary Brainard and Jackie...
Fernand Fournier
May 15, 2021
Fernand Fournier, 87 passed away on Saturday, May 15th, 2021, after a brief illness. Fred was a Waterbury resident for the last 35 years, where he lived with his wife, Judy Frank Fournier. A Navy Veteran, Fred served proudly on the USS Linnet. Always humble, he down played his Korean War Era service, believing that those who saw battle...
Eugene J. Iskra
Mar 29, 2021
Resident of Middletown CT. Born February 26, 1929 in New Britain , CT Parents: (late) Louis and Mary (Humaj) Iskra Predeceased by wife of 53 years Lucy Grimaldi Children: Daughter Lucinda Balsome of Old Saybrook, CT and son Eugene Iskra Jr of Middletown, CT Siblings: Deceased- Joseph, Edward, Henry, Theodore Iskra, Irene Piontek, Regina Rosenthal and Genevieve Norton. Living-...
Aurora Cordova Santostefano
Mar 15, 2021
Santostefano , Aurora (Cordova) Aurora (Cordova) Santostefano, 86, of Middletown peacefully passed away on Monday, March 15th. She was born on October 1, 1934 in Mosquero, NM, daughter of the late Bernardino and Aurelia (Vigil) Cordova. She was a member of the St. Sebastian's Church, where she taught Religious Instructions, and was an active member of the Spanish Community at...
Elaine J Douglas
Mar 9, 2021
Elaine J. Douglas, 73, of Milford, wife of Philip Douglas, passed away at the Connecticut Hospice on March 9, 2021. Elaine was born April 23, 1947, in New Haven, daughter of the late Antonio Tousignant and Rose Picardi. She was employed as an Executive Secretary for Electralux. Besides her husband, Philip, she is survived by a daughter, Laura Douglas...
Marjorie A. Gilletti
Feb 3, 2021
Marjorie A. Gilletti May 29, 1942 - February 03, 2021 Marjorie A. Gilletti 78, of Portland, CT passed away peacefully at Middlesex Hospital after a long and courageous battle with cancer . She was born in Middletown, CT on May 29, 1942 and lived in Portland most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Guy Gilletti and...
Mario Morello
Feb 1, 2021
Morello, Mario Mario Morello, beloved husband to Concetta (Russo) Morello for 51 years of Middletown, CT, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2021 at the age of 76. He was born on October 13, 1944 in Melilli, Sicily to the late Angelo and Maria (Musumeci) Morello. Mario will be missed by his loving family, daughter and son-in-law, Maria and Mike...
Andrew Michael Scianna
Jan 25, 2021
Andrew Michael Scianna, 23, of Middletown. Passed away on Thursday February
25 2021. He was born September 19, 1997 in Brandon Florida, son of Michael and Lisbeth ( Folce) Scianna. Besides his parents he is survived by his twin sister Cailey and younger brother Nathan. His maternal grandmother Concetta Scianna and Paternal Grandfather Burton F. Folce Jr....
Guy Inferrera
Jan 23, 2021
Inferrera, Guy Guy Inferrera, 88, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 23, 2021. Guy was born on June 14, 1932 in Middletown, CT, graduated from Middletown High School in 1950 and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was a loving husband and a devoted father and grandfather. He was a longtime resident of...
Donald Joseph Marino
Jan 14, 2021
Donald Joseph Marino, "Don", "Vito", 70, died on January 14, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He is predeceased by his mother Josephine Tabellione Marino and his father Salvatore Marino of Middletown, CT. He is survived by his daughters, Jodie Marino and fiancé Dan Maiorino, and their daughter Alyssa Maiorino of Middlefield, CT; Jeannine Sekoll...
