Florence Misenti Giuliano
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...
Brian R. Hennessey
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...
Salvatore Aparo
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...
John " George" Tillotta
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...
Charlotte Flynn Sienna
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...
John Joseph Schaffer
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...
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...
