Obituaries

Mar 3, 2017

MUSCATELLO, LUCILLE M. (Vernali)entered eternal peace on March 3, 2017, at age 78, surrounded by her loving family at the Weiss Hospice Unit at Middlesex Hospital, after fighting a brief but courageous battle. Lucille was born in Middletown on August 9, 1938 to Grace Sononne and Giuseppe Vernali. She lived in Middletown her entire life, and married her childhood sweetheart,...

Feb 24, 2017

Jessie A. Trotta

1924-2017

Jessie A. Trotta died peacefully on Friday, February 24, 2017 at Middlesex Hospital surrounded by her family. Jessie was the fourth of "Seven Sisters" born on September 20, 1924 to the late Louis V. and Aurora (Ricciuti) Trotta. She was a life-long resident of Middletown who graduated from Middletown High School...

Feb 11, 2017

Joseph J. Vinci, Sr. affectionately known to his friends as J.J., passed away on February 11, 2017. Born on March 3, 1912 in Middletown, CT to Nicola Vinci and Lucia (Micciulla) Vinci, he was predeceased by brothers Francis Vinci, Salvatore J. Vinci and Sebastian Vinci, his sister Anna (Vinci) Aresco, and his loving wife of 72 years, Mary E. (Scirpo)...

Feb 9, 2017

Joan (DeBenedetto) Mazzotta died peacefully on February 9 in hospice at Middlesex Hospital, surrounded by family. She was born on June 18, 1933 in Hartford, CT, and grew up in Hartford, Bloomfield, and Wethersfield, daughter of the late Anthony and Agatha (Composto) DeBenedetto. Joan graduated from Syracuse University in 1954 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design....

Jan 23, 2017

Joseph P. "Butchie" Vernali, Jr., passed away on January 23, 2017, in Chapin, SC. He was a lifelong resident of Middletown, CT., the son of Giuseppe and Grace Vernali. Butchie leaves behind Sharon Vernali, the love of his life of 52 years, his children, daughter Alisa (Vernali) Muscatello and son in law Michael Muscatello, daughter Renee (Vernali) Cozine, his granddaughters...

Jan 21, 2017

Carmelina " Millie" Cordone, 91 of Middletown passed away January 21, 2017 at her home following a long illness. She was born November 22, 1925 in Middletown, daughter of the late Rosario " Collatro" and Sebastiana ( Fiducia) Morello. She was a member of St. Sebastian Church. Prior to her retirement she was employed by...

Jan 20, 2017

Garofalo, Joseph

Joseph Garofalo, 81 of Middletown, CT beloved husband of Maria (Mazzotta) Garofalo passed away peacefully on Friday, January 20th surrounded by his family. He was the son of Salvatore and Concetta (Morello) Garofalo of Melilli, (Sicily) Italy.

He is survived by...

Jan 4, 2017

Candido P. Iacobellis, 90, of Berlin, CT (formally of Portland, CT), passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Hartford Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Wallingford on August 28, 1926, the eldest son of August Iacobellis and Louisa (Lavorgna) Iacobellis. Connie, as he was known by all who knew him, loved gardening, watching baseball and driving...

Dec 30, 2016

SANTOSTEFANO, BRIAN KEITH Brian Keith Santostefano, 60, of Middletown, passed away December 30, 2016 at Middlesex Hospital. It is with great sadness that he will be laid to rest. Brian was born in Middletown and is the son of the late Louis J Santostefano. He served in the Army National Guard in Middletown from '73 to '79. He was employed...

Dec 29, 2016

Dec 28, 2016

Antoinette " Toni" Moore, 86, of Middletown, passed away on December 28, 2016. Antoinette was born on June 1, 1930 she was the daughter of the Late Antonio and Carmelina Perez and predeceased by a brother Vincent. Antoinette resided in Middletown her entire life and was employed at Waldbaum's until she retired. She loved spending...

Dec 23, 2016

Antonio Monarca, 43, of Middletown, Connecticut, passed away on December 23, 2016, New Haven, at Yale New Haven Hospital after a courageous and fearless battle with cancer.

Antonio was born in Middletown, Connecticut to Guerino and Donata Monarca on June 19, 1973. He was united in holy matrimony to...

Dec 23, 2016

John F. McCormack passed away on December 23th, was born on October 22, 1935 and is survived by the love of his life for 57 Years Ann (Monarca) McCormack Son of the late George and Bertha (Butterworth) McCormack. He is survived by his sons Michael McCormack of Westbrook, CT, J. Robert McCormack and daughter in law Cris of Dade City,...

Dec 14, 2016

Cristina Catherine Congdon

December 10 , 1987

To December 14 , 2016

Cristina Catherine Congdon,...

Dec 10, 2016

Ann E. (Fazzino) Sampieri, 90, beloved wife of Carmelo Sampieri, who pre-deceased her in 2013, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016. She was born on September 4, 1926 in Middletown, CT, daughter of the late Salvatore and Concettina (Catalano) Fazzino.

She was a member of St. Sebastian's Church, past Auditor of the St. Theresa's Guild, a member...

Dec 6, 2016

Dec 3, 2016

MIDDLETOWN, CT --- Joseph Salvatore Didato, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening at his home in Middletown (CT) surrounded by members of his family. Born, Jan. 15, 1929, he was predeceased by his faithful wife of 58 years, Ann Marie Didato, He is survived by a daughter, Jo-Ann (Didato) Wollman, her husband Steve, of Berlin, Son, T om and...

Dec 1, 2016

Giuseppe Russo

Giuseppe Russo, 70, husband of Catherine (Bates)Russo of Middletown, passed away Thursday at his home. He was born February 26, 1946 in Melilli Sicily, son of the Late Sebastiano and Concettina ( Marino) Russo. He was a member of St. Sebastian church and was a member of...

Nov 25, 2016

Frank Joseph Amara, age 75, passed away on November 25,2016 with his family by his side. He was a loving husband to his wife of 51 years, Nicholette (Thomson) Amara and a caring father to his children and grandchildren. Over his final months, Frank fought valiantly against Tuberculosis Meningitis stemming from...

Nov 24, 2016

Anthony (Tony) S. Crescimano, 84, of Middletown , CT, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2016, at t he Veteran's Medical Facility in West Haven. He was predeceased by his wife, Linda M. (Mariotti) Crescimano . Born in Middletown, a son of the late Frank Crescimano and Sebastianna (Scirpo) Andre . Anthony was a member of St. Pius X Church...