Obituaries

Aug 7, 2019

Gillies, Peter W. Peter W. Gillies, 87, of Middletown, CT, passed on August 7, 2019 after a brief battle with leukemia. He had lived in Middletown since 1960 with his wife of 65 years, Concettina (Connie) (Pirruccio), herself a lifelong Middletown resident. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Robert and Dorothy Gillies, and was predeceased by his...

Aug 7, 2019

Louis Michael Coronella, 81, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Hartford Hospital. He leaves his two sons Michael Coronella of Bethesda, MD, and Matthew Coronella and his wife Lorena Iturrino, of Portland, CT, his granddaughters Portia and Mara Coronella, his former wife Susan Colella, his cousins Sal Gallitto and his wife Angie, of Middletown, Robert and Vanessa...

Jul 15, 2019

Jesse J. Salafia, 105, of Middletown, beloved husband of 61 years of Ann (Cannatta) Salafia, passed away at Middlesex Hospital on Monday July 15, 2019 after a brief illness. He was born in Middletown on January 24, 1914, the son of the late Salvatore and Sofia (Sequenzia) Salafia. A veteran of World War II, Jesse served in the U.S....

Jul 11, 2019

Formica, Sebastiano Sebastiano Formica, 80, of Middletown, husband of the late Lucia Formica, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2019 at Middlesex Hospital. He was born June 9, 1939, in Melilli, Italy, son of the late Antonio and Lucia Formica. He is survived by a son, Anthony Formica and his wife Susan of Southington, a daughter Rita Ferreri and...

Jun 28, 2019

Rodriguez, Felix A. Felix A. Rodriguez, 90, a resident of Cromwell CT, died peacefully on Friday, June 28. Felix was born on March 31, 1929 in the Dominican Republic and was the son of Luis and Rosa Rodriguez. He was the 6th of 12 children. Felix immigrated to the United States in mid 1960s. Soon after he met and married...

Jun 1, 2019

Sebastiano Rosario Merlino, 93, husband of the Late Concetta ( Milardo) Merlino, passed away Saturday June 1, 2019 at Chestelm Health Care, Moodus. He was born January 7, 1926, in Melilli Sicily, son of the Late Antonio and Sebastiana ( Farace) Merlino. He was a member of St. Sebastian Church and prior to his retirement was employed by Russell...

May 19, 2019

Egidio Lamari, of Middletown, CT, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2019 at the age of 85, after a long, happy, and fulfilling life. He was born on October 26, 1933 in Sortino, Sicily to the late Giuseppe and Maria (Failla) Lamari. He will be missed by his devoted wife, Sebastiana (Nella) Morello Lamari, the love of his life...

May 18, 2019

Thomas E. Hutton, Jr., 78, born May 7, 1941, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2019. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife Patricia (Gianakos), his three children, Lizz Milardo, and her husband Ted; his son, Thomas Hutton and his wife, Raquel; and his daughter, Deborah and her husband, Todd. Tom was so loved by...

Apr 28, 2019

John E. O'Brien, 100, of Middletown, beloved husband of 70 years to Carmelina (Settipane) O'Brien, died on April 28, 2019 (Divine Mercy Sunday) at Middlesex Hospital. He was born in Meriden, the son of the late Wilbur and Anna (Esbaner) O'Brien. He served in the U.S. Marines as a Staff Sergeant, and was stationed in the Asiatic Pacific Theater...

Apr 11, 2019

Francis Sebastian (Hotsy) Gionfriddo, 95, a life-long resident of Middletown died peacefully on Thursday, April 11. Frank was born on May 7, 1923 and was the son of the late Luigi and Concettina (Intravaia) Gionfriddo. He graduated from Middletown High School as Salutatorian and attended Central Connecticut State College where he met the love of his life and everlasting...

Apr 1, 2019

Nicholas Michael Pandolfini, 50, of Middletown, passed away at home on April 1, 2019. Nick was the beloved son of Linda K. Marino of Middletown and Lucius Pandolfini of Old Saybrook.

Nick is survived by his beautiful daughter Nicole Pandolfini, sisters; Lisa Pandolfini (Paul) and Angela Milardo (James). Nick also leaves behind his nephew, Anthony Melluzzo, his...

Mar 21, 2019

Donald A. Clark of Durham, passed away at Middlesex Hospital on Thursday March 21, 2019 at the age of 83. He was born in Middletown, son of the Late Frederick Clark Sr and Jennie ( Bazzini) Clark. He was predeceased by a brother Frederick Clark Jr and an infant sister Janet Clark an d dear friend Frank Almeida.

Mar 18, 2019

William Allen Fritts, Sr., of Old Saybrook, formerly of Durham, passed away Monday, March 18, 2019 at age 68.

Allen was born in Chattanooga, TN to Ruth and Turk Fritts on June 6, 1950. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Pam Fritts; son William Allen Fritts Jr of Raleigh, NC; daughter Patricia Poulin and...

Feb 18, 2019

Joseph Goiangos, III, 26, of Middletown passed away unexpectedly on February 18th. Born in Hartford on April 2, 1992, Joseph grew up in Middletown and was a graduate of the Middletown High School class of 2010. In his youth, Joseph was a talented and enthusiastic soccer player and also played baseball with the Middletown Little League. As an adult,...

Feb 14, 2019

Virginia Yolanda Randazzo Amenta, a long- time resident of Cromwell passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on Valentine's Day - having chosen this day of love to rejoin her husband Anthony of 43 years who passed in November of 1989. She was born to Joseph and Antonina Randazzo on September 23, 1924 in Akron Ohio. She had one...

Feb 9, 2019

Serra, Thomas J. Thomas John Serra, 72, of Middletown, CT passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Saturday, February 9, 2019. Born April 14, 1946, he was the son of the late Concetto "Connie" Serra and Marian (Sconti) Serra. Tom was a loving husband, father, grandfather, mentor and friend to all. He was very passionate about...

Feb 5, 2019

Annabelle Malone, 80, of Middletown, passed away Tuesday following a brief illness. She was born December 17, 1938, in Middletown, daughter of the late

Salvatore and Angelina ( Fava) Malone. She was a member of St. Sebastian Church and prior to her retirement was employed by the State of CT. Dept. of Policy Management. She was a...

Jan 30, 2019

Christine L. Dupree, 77, wife of Robert Dupree of Cromwell, passed away on January 30, 2019. She was born December 9, 1941 in Middletown, daughter of the Late Luciano and Christine ( Bartolotta ) Formica. She was a member of St. John's Church, Cromwell. Prior to her retirement she was a Certified Nurses assistant.

Jan 28, 2019

Angkhane Oumsou:

Angkhane Oumsou, 50 of Middletown, passed away Monday, January 28, 2020 after a short battle with cancer. Angkhane was born in Vientiane, Laos and was raised in Corning, NY and Middletown, CT. Angkhane attended the Middletown Public Schools and was employed in the culinary field in Middletown most of his life.

Angkhane is...

Jan 22, 2019

Concettina Passamano Mazzotta 84, of Middletown, Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home onTuesday, January 22, 2019. She was born on February 18, 1934 in Melilli Sicily. Her parents were Giuseppe Passamano and Josephine Ribera. She is pre deceased by her loving Husband Salvatore Mazzotta. She is survived by her daughter Emanuela (Nellie) Mazzotta, Her son Frank...