Obituaries

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...

Oct 22, 2025

Dorothy Brancifort ( Urtz) the beloved wife of her late Husband Sibi Brancifort of 66 years passed away on October 22, 2025. Dorothy is predeceased by her parents Robert Urtz and Dorothy Urtz and her sister Delores DeMar. Dorothy leaves two sons John ( Suzanne) Jerry Brancifort. Her treasured grandchildren Tyler and Austin and her great granddaughter Olivia Brancifort...

Oct 20, 2025

John A. Giuliano, 76, of Middletown, CT, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, Monday, October 20, 2025, from ALS complications. Born September 6, 1949, in Melilli, Sicily, Italy, John came to the U.S. in December 1955, with parents, Sebastian and Salvatrice "Lina" Giuliano. He attended St. Sebastian School and graduated from Middletown High School in 1968. John worked at...

Oct 1, 2025

Barbara Dizinno Barone, of Cheshire, Connecticut, formerly of Waterbury and Morris, passed away peacefully in hospice care on October 1, 2025.

Born in Waterbury, CT, she was the daughter of Dorothy and Eugene Dizinno. Barbara raised her children in rural Litchfield County, where they enjoyed the enriching experiences of gardening, fishing, catching frogs, raising livestock, participating in...

Sep 30, 2025

Florence Misenti Giuliano September 30, 2025 Florence Misenti Giuliano, 96, of Middletown, passed away peacefully, after a brief illness, at Yale New Haven Hospital on September 30, 2025. She was born in Middletown, on September 1, 1929, to Eduardo and Mary (Liistro) Misenti. Florence was predeceased by her husband, Nicholas J. Giuliano, sisters, Esther (Mrs. Joseph S.) Monarca, Eleanor...

Sep 18, 2025

Brian R Hennessey, 62, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 18, 2025, at ARK Healthcare & Rehabilitation in Branford. He was born in Hartford and was the youngest son of Jane (Ribera) Hennessey and the late Thomas V Hennessey, Sr. He is survived by his two brothers Shawn Hennessey and Tom (Laurie) Hennessey, niece Taylor Maffio (Jake), grandniece Ava and...

Sep 16, 2025

Salvatore Aparo, 92, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on September 16th.  Born in San Paolo, Solarino, Sicily on July 2nd, 1933, he immigrated to the United States to build a life rooted in family, hard work, and cherished traditions. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 43 years, Maria LaBella Aparo, his brothers and sister-in-law, Natale and Mauro...

Sep 1, 2025

John S. (George) Tillotta passed away peacefully at home on the evening of September 1st.  He was born to Angelo and Vincenzo Tillotta in Middletown, CT where he resided his entire life. He was a graduate of Middletown High School where he was captain of the football team in his senior year and received the designation of All-State and...

Sep 1, 2025

September 1, 2025 Charlotte Flynn Sienna passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Charlotte was born on November 22, 1941, in Middletown, CT, and is the daughter of Albert and Edith (Roberts) Flynn. Charlotte is survived by her devoted husband, Nicholas T. Sienna Jr., of 65 years. Her cherished children, Donna (Ken) Buggie, Nicholas...

Aug 22, 2025

John Joseph Schaffer, 77, husband of the Late Louise Brown Schaffer, passed

Peacefully from this life, after a brief illness on August 22. He was born October 1, 1947 son of the Late Henry and Josephine ( Messina)  Schaffer. John attended St, Sebastian School and  Vinal Technical School. He was drafted into the Army and served 3...

Aug 17, 2025

Joseph Vinci Jr., 89 passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025. Joe was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Scirpo) Vinci. He is survived by brother Robert and sister Rosemarie, nephew Michael Turner (Maria), grandniece and nephews Lauren, Nicholas and Christian. And his significant other, Linda Passinese. Special thanks to Linda Passinese, Ewa and Sheila who always...

Aug 13, 2025

Josephine "Josie" (Salemi) Marchese November 14, 1930 – August 13, 2025 Josephine "Josie" (Salemi) Marchese, of Rockfall, Connecticut, beloved wife of the late Attilio Marchese, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at The Village at South Farms, in Middletown. A lifelong resident of the area, Josie retired from Daniels Oil Company in Portland. She was deeply loved...

Jul 28, 2025

Thomas Edward Sebold passed away peacefully at his home while surrounded by family on Monday July 28th, 2025, at the age of 74.

Tom was born on January 7, 1951 and was the proud son of the late Hubert and Viola Sebold. He was raised in Cromwell, CT and spent his youth swimming and dive-shooting fish in...

Jul 11, 2025

Henrik Nils Anderson

March 25, 2024—July 11, 2025

Henrik Anderson, son of Evan Rowe and Kelli Anderson and brother of Brooks Anderson, entered into the presence of the Lord on Friday, July 11th.  Besides his parents and brother, he is also survived by his grandmothers, Karen Rowe and Anne Halonen, his grandfather Craig (Arlene) Anderson,...