Obituaries

Dec 12, 2021

Elaine C. ( Salonia) Frappier, of Rocky Hill, passed away on December 12, 2021 at Hartford Hospital following a brief

illness, with her loving family by her side. Funeral arrangements and burial will be private and at the convenience of the family

Nov 25, 2021

Clinton O'Brien, 42, of Portland died November 25, 2021, following a brief illness. He was born January 9, 1979 in Middletown, son of James and Diane ( Barillaro) O'Brien .Besides his parents he is survived by his wife Elizabeth. A Son Devon and a daughter Madison. A Brother Jamie O'Brien and several Nephews . He was employed by Neligan...

Nov 22, 2021

Merle C. Reynolds III "Butch" Merle C. Reynolds III "Butch" passed away on November 22, 2021 at Middlesex Convalescent Home from complications due to Huntington's Disease. He was born in Middletown, CT on March 22,1947. Son of Merle C. Reynolds Jr. and Carmelina Aresco Reynolds. He leaves behind his ex-wife Virginia Reynolds, his son Kevin and wife Marlena, his...

Oct 28, 2021

My beloved husband of 57 years, Frank A. Orr, 81 of Southington CT has passed away Thursday

October 28th after a courageous battle with cancer. His gentle soul was a guiding light whose

smile would melt your heart.

Born in Salford Lancashire England in 1940, he was a true...

Oct 22, 2021

John Patrick Milardo December 02, 1963 - October 22, 2021 John Milardo of Willimantic Ct passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday. He was born in Middletown Ct and was the son of the late Frank Milardo and Suzanne Cotrone-Milardo. John was a graduate of Killingly High School and then went on to work for the Department of Corrections...

Sep 19, 2021

Sebastiano Rizzo Sebastiano Rizzo, 64, of Middletown, CT, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sep. 19, 2021 surrounded by family, after a long, hard fought battle with cancer. He was born on February 4, 1957 in Melilli, Italy to Salvatore Rizzo and the late Carmela (Marchese) Rizzo. He came to America as a young boy with his family as many did....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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-...

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...