Obituaries

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...

Oct 28, 2016

Josephine M. Botti, wife of John Botti, passed away peacefully at home Friday morning, October 28, 2016 in the care of her beloved husband. Born in Portland CT on May 28th, 1927. Josephine worked and retired for the city of Middletown, Board of Education in the payroll department. She was a member of the St. Theresa's Guild, Emblem Club at...

Oct 10, 2016

Rev. George Realmuto, 83. Of Middletown passed away October 10, 2016 at his home. He was born March 4, 1933, in Brooklyn N.Y. son of the Late Salvatore and Mildred ( Fiore) Realmuto.. Fr. George had been in Residence at the Holy Apostles Seminary, Cromwell, He was a 1st Lt. in The US Air Force....

Oct 6, 2016

Melissa Marie Braun-Cross, 41 of Meriden, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday October 6, 2016. She was born in Middletown on June 22, 1975, the Daughter of Diane L. ( Braun) Snyder and Step father Joseph R. Snyder of Middlefield. She is survived by her daughter Victoria E. Cross of Meriden and her sister Amanda Hartwig...

Sep 17, 2016

Mary (Finaldi) Buccilli, 91, of Middletown, beloved wife of the late Joseph H. Buccilli, passed away September 17, 2016, at Middlesex Hospice Unit. She was born May 12, 1925, in Meriden, CT., daughter of the late Alfonso and Maria D'Agostino Finaldi. After her mother's death at an early age she was raised by her stepmother Giovanna (Petillo) Finaldi. She graduated...

Sep 17, 2016

On September 17, 2016 Lucy Mazzarella, passed away at Middlesex Hospital at the age of 61 after a long, courageous battle with cancer.  Lucy was born on April 19,1955 in Middletown to the late Teresa and Salvatore Loguidice.

She is survived by her...

Sep 3, 2016

Antonietta   ( Lagana) Pitruzzello

Antonietta ( Lagana) Pitruzzello, 86, wife of Nicolo Pitruzzello of Middletown. Passed away Saturday September 3, 2016 at Middlesex Hospital. She was born June 4, 1930, in Melilli Sicily, daughter of the Late Joseph and Sebastiana ( Guliano) Lagana. She was a member of St....