Flavia Ternullo Imme
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...
Alfred " Big Al" Branciforte
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,...
Edda Ottavia Scianna
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...
Bettye Labella Cuper
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....
Peter Mr Bafumi
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,...
Sebastian A. Giacco
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...
Rosanne Prue Tine
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...
Grace C. Mangiameli
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...
Ann Pantano Russo
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,...
Steven Daniel Morello
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,...
Rose M. Damiata
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,...
Patricia Fargione
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...
Cathryn Marie Kelly
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...
Annamae Monarca Olesen
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...
Carmella Monarca Pitruzzello
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,...
Anna Deproto Morello
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...
Sebastiana Bartolotta Logiudice
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...
Dorothy Brancifort
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...
John A. Giuliano
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...
Barbara Dizinno Barone
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...
