Joseph J. Vinci Jr
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...
Josephine "Josie" Marchese
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...
Thomas Edward Sebold
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...
Henrik Nils Anderson
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,...
Nancy Ann Lagana
Jul 9, 2025
Nancy Ann Lagana, beloved mother, grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on July 9, 2025, at the age of 90. Born December 24,1934 to Antoinette Cirillo and Joseph Rinaldo, Nancy lived a life centered around love & family. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 64 years Benito Lagana and her cherished granddaughter, Jennifer Hoffman. Nancy is survived...
Derek A. Franklin
Jul 3, 2025
On Thursday, July 3, 2025, our beloved Derek Franklin passed away at the age of 68. Derek spent his childhood and school-age years in Brooklyn, New York. He listened to his own drummer from when he decided at 16 to seek a better life for himself, going on to receive his Bachelor and Doctorate in Psychology to finally slowing...
Robin Paladino Vinas
Jun 22, 2025
April 29th 1962- June 22nd 2025
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Robin (Paladino) Vinas, a devoted wife, mother, and treasured member of the New Britain community, who passed away on Sunday after a brave battle with cancer.
Robin was a woman of many gifts and passions. She was the proud former owner...
Lucia "Lucy" Saraceno
Jun 14, 2025
Lucia Saraceno Lucia "Lucy" (Pisa) Saraceno passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025, following a brief illness. She was born on June 28, 1935, in Melilli, Sicily, to Maria and Giuseppe Pisa. Lucy emigrated from Sicily in the mid-1950s, with her family, to Connecticut, eventually becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen. In 1960, she married Antonio S. Saraceno in Melilli,...
Salvatore Marcellino
Jun 7, 2025
It is with profound sadness that the family of Salvatore "Toto" Marcellino, of Torrington, announce his passing on Saturday, June 7, 2025. He died peacefully, surrounded by his family. Salvatore will be remembered by his wife of 41 years, Josephine, his only son, Mario, and wife, Amy, of Middletown, brothers, Mariano and Stefano of Sciara, Sicily, sister, Maria of...
Salvatore Lagana
Jun 2, 2025
Salvatore Lagana, 91, beloved husband to the love of his life for 65 years, Jennie (Vincenza Fazzino) Lagana, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 30, 1933, in Melilli, Sicily, son of the late Vincenzo and Filomena (Didato) Lagana. After leaving Sicily, he became a resident of Middletown, CT. He built a legacy...
Daniel J. Turro
May 26, 2025
Daniel (Danny) Turro, 81, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025, at Water's Edge Center for Health and Rehabilitation, with his loving sister, Johanna (Turro) Kerr, by his side. Danny was born on January 5, 1944, to the late Daniel (Danny) Turro and Emanuela (Nellie Signorelli) Turro and was a life-long resident of Middletown. Danny graduated from Vinal Technical...
Salvatore " Sal" Dimauro
May 17, 2025
Salvatore "Sal" S. DiMauro of Portland, Connecticut passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 17th, 2025. He was the husband of Ida (Parnasso) DiMauro and they would have celebrated 62 years of marriage on May 25. Sal was born in Melilli Sicily on December 5, 1940 to the late Rosario and Rosa DiMauro. After leaving Melilli, Sicily...
Luigi "Gino" Mazzotta
May 7, 2025
Luigi Giovanni Mazzotta, 86, of Middletown, CT, beloved husband of Maria Rosetta (Fazzino) Mazzotta, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2025, at his home surrounded by loving family by his side. Born on May 22, 1938, in Melilli, Sicily, Luigi (Gino) was the son of the late Mario and Rosaria (Giardina) Mazzotta. A resident of Middletown for over 63...
Salvatore Pennuto
May 4, 2025
Salvatore Pennuto of Middletown, CT, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 4, 2025 with his family by his side. He was 86 years old. Salvatore is survived by his four children and their respective spouses; Ricardo L. and Sandra Pennuto of Riverview, FL; Giovanni P. and AnnMarie Pennuto of Middletown, CT; Carlo A. and Valeria Pennuto of...
Dr. Leon Vinci
Apr 18, 2025
On April 18, 2025, Leon Francis Vinci, MPH, PhD, a former innovative and progressive Health Director for the City of Middletown, CT, passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family. Dr. Leon Vinci, a distinguished figure in public and environmental health, had dedicated more than three decades to advancing community well-being and public health...
Lena Tobias
Apr 18, 2025
Lena (Crescimanno) Tobias, 104, of Middletown, CT, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born on December 16, 1920, to the late Rosario and Vincenza (Guiliano) Crescimanno. She was a life-long resident of Middletown and attended Middletown public schools. Prior to her retirement, Lena was employed by the Goodyear Rubber Company, Connecticut...
Angela Carta
Apr 15, 2025
Angela Carta, a longtime resident of Middletown, CT, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the age of 90, while in hospice care in Port Saint Lucie, Florida.
Born on October 31, 1934, in Middletown, Connecticut, Angela was the daughter of the late Joseph Carta and Lucy (Cerino) Carta. She was predeceased by her beloved...
Sally St.Paul Ross
Apr 10, 2025
Sally St. Paul Ross, 89, a longtime resident of Rockfall, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, April 10, 2025.
Born in Portland, Connecticut, on November 18, 1935, Sally was one of four children of Louis and Lucille St. Paul.
She was raised in East Harford and graduated from East Hartford High School...
Joseph "Joe" Milardo
Apr 7, 2025
---- Joseph (Joe) Milardo, age 83, passed away on April 7, 2025. He was born and raised in Middletown, CT, son of the late Carl and Angelina (Civitello) Milardo. He graduated Woodrow Wilson High School in 1960, enlisting in the United States Air Force in 1961. He was trained as a weapons specialist and mechanic in Denver, Colorado and...
Giuseppa Lisitano Scalia
Apr 7, 2025
Giuseppa Lisitano Scalia April 7, 2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Giuseppa Lisitano Scalia, who left us on April 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 91. She was born on October 19, 1933, in Melilli, Sicily. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, whose...
