Obituaries

Apr 16, 2026

On April 16, 2026, the matriarch of our family, Josephine (DiMauro) Russo peacefully passed away with her family by her side at the age of 85.Josie was born to Santina and Rosario DiMauro on March 31,1941. She married the love of her life, James (Straw) Russo on June 24, 1961 and they were married for 52 beautiful years before his...

Mar 18, 2026

Theodore "Ted" Heller, 93, passed away peacefully at home, with his loving wife by his side, on March 18, 2026. Ted was born August 26, 1932, in Willimantic, and was the son of Alice and Harry Heller. After his high school graduation, he moved to Durham, where he made many friends and participated in sports, including baseball, basketball, and...

Mar 17, 2026

our beloved mother and grandmother, Jennie (Vincenza) Lagana, 90, was peacefully called to heaven on March 17, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She is now reunited with her beloved husband of 65 years, Salvatore. Jennie was born on October 26, 1935, in Melilli, Sicily, the daughter of the late Concetta (DiMauro) and Sebastiano Fazzino. After marrying,...

Mar 11, 2026

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Flavia Imme (Ternullo), 82 of Middletown passed away peacefully at home on March 11, 2026. She was born in Melilli, Sicily, daughter of the late Giuseppe and Maria Cazzetta Ternullo. At just 23 years old, Flavia immigrated to the United States with little more than a suitcase and a dream of building a better life. Within...

Feb 11, 2026

It is with deep sadness to announce Alfred (Big Al) Branciforte, 77, of East Hampton, died peacefully on Feb. 10th with his family by his side. He was born in Middletown the son of Anne (Gutauskas) Branciforte and Carmello (Curly) Branciforte of Cromwell. He is survived by his devoted wife of 51 years Camille (Zimmitti) Branciforte, daughters Lana Branciforte,...

Jan 18, 2026

Edda "Ottavia" Scianna, 88, of Rocky Hill, formerly of Middletown, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on January 18, 2025. She was born on January 29,1937 in Melilli, Sicily to the late Joseph and Sebastiana Lagana. She was the beloved wife of Sebastiano Scianna for 56 years. Edda is survived by her brother Ugo Lagana and his wife...

Jan 7, 2026

In loving memory. Bettye Cuper (LaBella) born March 14th, 1928, died on Wednesday, January 07, 2026, at her home, at the age of 97. Bettye spent most of her life living in Middletown and Cromwell until she moved to Florida after retiring from Caldor's Dept. Store. Bettye ended up moving back to Middletown at the request of her family....

Jan 4, 2026

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Peter Bafumi, age 70, of Middletown, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at home , surrounded by his family,  on January 4, 2026. He was born on March 1, 1955 in Melilli, Sicily, Italy and he and his family immigrated to Middletown in 1966, where he built a life rooted in family,...

Jan 3, 2026

Sebastian A. Giacco of Cromwell, CT, passed away January 3, 2026, 15 days before his 100th birthday. He was lovingly cared for during his brief illness by his beloved wife, Italia, of 75 years, daughter, Valerie and husband, Andrew Slee, and son, Geoffrey and wife, Lissa. He will also be greatly missed by his grandchildren, Emily and husband, Jeff...

Dec 30, 2025

It is with profound sadness to announce the passing of Rosanne Prue Tine 76, affectionately known as Rosie, on Tuesday December 30th. Rosie was born in Middletown, CT July 28th, 1949 to the late Thomas Prue Sr. and Jennie Morello Prue. She leaves behind her beloved husband Theodore "Ted" Tine of Middletown after 55 years of marriage who was...

Dec 29, 2025

Grace C. Mangiameli passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, after a battle with Alzheimer's. She was born May 1, 1937, in Middletown, and was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Maria (Milone) Mangiameli. Grace enjoyed a wonderful childhood with her family in Middletown and had many cherished memories. She was a lifelong member of St. Sebastian's Church. She...

Nov 22, 2025

Ann Pantano Russo, 89, of Middletown, passed away peacefully, after a brief illness on November 22, 2025, at Apple Rehab, surrounded by her family. Ann was born in Middletown on December 9, 1935, to Joseph and Helen (Garofalo) Pantano. She was predeceased by her brothers, Philip Pantano and Joseph Pantano Jr. Ann leaves her daughter, Debra Haddad, and son-in-law,...

Nov 20, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Steven Daniel Morello, born on August 16, 1980, in Middletown, Connecticut, who passed away unexpectedly on November 20, 2025. Steven was the beloved son of Joseph and Maria (Milardo) Morello and the cherished brother of Carmelo Morello and Salvatore Morello. Steven was a proud uncle to Tiana, Aviana,...

Nov 12, 2025

Rose M. Damiata, 94, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, in Hartford. Born on September 20, 1931, she was the daughter of Josephine (Milardo) and Mario Damiata and a graduate of Middletown High School. Rose began her career as a bank teller at Connecticut Bank & Trust and progressed to Assistant Vice President and branch manager,...

Nov 6, 2025

Patricia Fargione of Old Forge, NY (formerly of East Berlin, CT), beloved wife of Salvatore Fargione Sr, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, at the age of 87 surrounded by her family. She faced her final days with the same grace, prayers and strength that defined her life. Born March 16th, 1938! (Yes, we know, her best kept...

Nov 4, 2025

With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Cathryn Marie Kelly (née Buccilli), who left this world on November 4, 2025, in Wesley Chapel, Florida, after a courageous battle with illness. Born on October 16, 1956, in Middletown, Connecticut, Cathryn was a beloved daughter, devoted wife, cherished mother, and treasured sister. Cathryn leaves behind her loving husband of 42...

Nov 3, 2025

November 3, 2025 Annamae Olesen, 91, of Middletown, CT, wife of the late Paul Olesen, passed away on November 3, 2025. She was born in Middletown, daughter of the late Carmelo and Rose Branciforte, and sister of the late Salvatore Branciforte. Annamae is survived by daughters, Tracey (son-in-law, Michael Arnone) and Alyssa Latham. Grandsons, Blake Arnone (wife, Shannon) and...

Oct 27, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Nonna and mother, Carmella Pitruzzello (Monarca). Carmella, wife of her late husband Vittorio Pitruzzello passed away on Monday October 27, surrounded by her family. Carmella is survived by her children Maria Emanuele (Aldo) of Middletown, Rita Parrilla (Kenneth) of Reunion, FL, Salvatore Pitruzzello (Deborah) of Higganum,...

Oct 25, 2025

Anna Morello, of Middletown, Connecticut, beloved wife of Carmelo Morello, passed away peacefully at the age of 79, surrounded by her family, following a brief illness. She faced her final days with the same grace and strength that defined her life. Born on April 20, 1946, in Melilli, Sicily, to the late Josephine and Salvatore DeProto, Anna came to...

Oct 25, 2025

Sebastiana (Nella)(Bartolotta) LoGiudice, 72, of Melilli Sicily, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025, following a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of LoGiudice and cherished daughter of the Late Luigi S. Bartolotta and Angela (DiMauro) Bartolotta. Sebastiana was a devoted mother, grandmother and wife. Whose life was centered around caring for her family. She is survived by...