Obituaries

Jan 18, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Evelyn V. Russo announces her passing at Middlesex Hospital on Friday, January 18, 2019. Evelyn, 86, of the Village at South Farms, was born in Middletown, CT to Sebastian and Vincenza (Lanza) Russo and was a lifelong resident.

Evelyn graduated from Middletown High School. She worked...

Dec 30, 2018

Timpano, Concettina It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Concettina Timpano on Sunday, December 30, 2018 after a long illness. She was known by Tina to her family and Connie to her many friends and coworkers, who admired her for her impecible work ethic which was part of her Sicilian heritage. Tina was born December 26,...

Dec 25, 2018

Salvatore Quadarella, 85, of Middletown, beloved husband of 62 years to Sebastiana ( Marchese) Quadarella, died on Christmas morning December 25 th at home with his family by his side. He was born June 12, 1933 in Melilli Sicily, son of the Late Carmelo and Sebastiana ( Imme) Quadarella. He was employed at Pratt Whitney and Stone Container where...

Dec 19, 2018

Fazzino, Joseph Joseph Fazzino, 95 of Middletown, waiting patiently until a large family gathering had wished him farewell and Godspeed, passed away peacefully, warmed by the loving touch of his daughter's hand on Wednesday, December 19, 2018. Joe was born on May 12, 1923, in Melilli, Sicily to parents Paolo Fazzino and Maria Milardo. He leaves behind his daughter Rose...

Dec 17, 2018

Angelo S. Aresco, 92 years old, a lifelong resident of Middletown Connecticut graced the heavens to be home with God on Monday, December 17, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Middletown "By the Connecticut River on Front Street" on May 8, 1926, son of the late Salvatore and Maria (Lombardo) Aresco. "Ange" was married to the late...

Oct 23, 2018

John LaTerra, 50, of Middletown, retired Police Officer with Middletown Police Dept, passed away on October 23, 2018 at Yale New Haven Hospital, following a long illness. He was born March 23, 1968 in Middletown, son of the Late Salvatore and Maria ( Canarella). He was a member of St. Sebastian Church, The Italian Society of Middletown, The Renegade...

Aug 18, 2018

Helen Tosta, 79, beloved wife of fifty years to Sebastian ( Busty) Tosta of Middletown. Passed away Saturday August 18 th at Masonicare of Wallingford.   She was born in Paisley Scotland November 24, 1938, daughter of the Late Bernard and Anne Morrison. She was a member of St. Pius X Church and prior to her retirement was a accountant...

Aug 15, 2018

Rusconi, John (Joe) John (Joe) Rusconi age 90 of Durham, loving husband of Jane Bartolotta Rusconi passed away after a short illness. He was the son of the late Frank & Mary Rusconi and leaves three children, Chris Rusconi of Guilford, Michael Rusconi of Maryland, and Terri Coleman of Middletown. He also leaves a brother, Frank, and four grandchildren, Nicole,...

Jul 12, 2018

On June 12, 2018 Jacob Tyler Vaina, born on June 16, 1998 in Middletown Connecticut, lost his 2 year battle with addiction. Jacob was NOT defined by his addiction. Jacob was defined by his heart of gold. A heart that held so much love, compassion, and respect for all.. Jacob would light up any room that he walked into with...

Jul 9, 2018

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend, Constance Joan DeMino (Marino), of Rocky Hill, passed into the arms of our Lord on 07/09/2018.  She was 82 years young. B orn on March 19, 1936 in Middletown C onn, Connie grew up in Cromwell with her parents Minnie and Harry Marino and brother Bud .  She met her...

Jun 24, 2018

Mary ( Fiorella) Marino, 95, wife of the Late louis Marino of Middletown, passed away Sunday at Middlesex Hospital. She was born March 19, 1923, in Middletown, daughter of the Late Sebastian and Concettina ( Genovese) Fiorella.

She was a member of St. Sebastian Church and the Garibaldi Society. She is survived by three sons Salvatore and...

Jun 22, 2018

Josephine L. Monarca, passed peacefully on June 22, 2018 with her children by her side. At the age of ninety, she was predeceased by her beloved husband Salvatore L Monarca, and sister Rose Perry, and many other dear family members and friends. She is survived by her son Richard Monarca and his wife, Barbara as well as her daughter JoAnn...

Jun 15, 2018

Carmela ( LoGuidice) Fazzino, 77, wife of Benito Fazzino of Middletown, passed away peacefully Friday June 15, 2018, at her home surrounded by her loving family, following a brief illness . She was born January 7, 1941 in Melilli, Sicily, daughter of the Late Giovanni and Sebastiana (Aresco) LoGuidice. She was a member of St. Sebastian Church.

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Jun 8, 2018

Sebastiana 'Nella" ( Mazzotta) Spatola, 88, went home to the Lord on June 8, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by the love of her life Raffaele 'Iuzzo" Spatola. Born September 2, 1929, in Melilli Sicily, daughter of the Late Giuseppe and Giuseppina (Morello) Mazzotta. Coming to United States, with her husband and two sons, they...

Jun 4, 2018

Dennis A. DuPuis, 79, of Cromwell, husband of Virginia Vinci DuPuis, died Monday, June 4, at home surrounded by his family. Born in Rumford ME, he was the son of the late Joseph and Jeanette (DeLano) DuPuis. Besides his wife, he is survived by children, Cathy Loura and Ron Manyak, Joseph DuPuis and Crystal, Richard Vinci and Lisa, Robin Pavano...

Jun 4, 2018

Giuseppa "Josephine" Fazzino (Bonamico), of Middletown, CT, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2018, surrounded by her loving family at the Middlesex Hospital Hospice Care Unit.

Josephine is survived by her loving daughter Maria Combe and son-in-law, Ted Combe, Jr, brother, Natalie Bonamico and wife, Antoinette, Granddaughter, Sheila Giardina...

Jun 1, 2018

Frank Carta, of Middletown, Connecticut, passed away on June 1, 2018, surrounded by his loving family at the Middlesex Health Care Center in Middletown, Connecticut.  Born July 2, 1923 in Middletown, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Rose (Pace) Carta. Frank was predeceased by his wife of nearly 66 years, Anna (Spada) Carta, his daughter Carol...

May 31, 2018

With broken hearts we announce the passing of our mom and nana, Donna (Pearson) Noonan, 74, of Durham on May 31st 2018.  She was the daughter of Carolyn Adams of Middletown and the late Donald Pearson. She lived on Lyman farm in Middlefield moving with her family to Durham where she graduated from Durham High School then studied Physical Education...

May 31, 2018

Gail F. Parkhurst

She was 91 years old. The oldest of 8 children, 4 sisters and 1 brother are still alive.

My father, her husband, was Graham C. Parkhurst. He passed in 1987. He served in the Navy during WWII. I am their only son, Clark Parkhurst.

She grew up on a farm....

May 21, 2018

Nocera, Edmund J. Edmund J. Nocera, 72 of Portland passed away at home suddenly with his wife Mary Ellen by his side on Monday, May 21, 2018 after a three year battle with cancer. He was born in Middletown, CT on May 27, 1945 to Edmund J. Nocera Sr. and Dorothy (Barrett) Nocera and was the oldest of four children....