Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 31, 2025

Michael B. Kelly, 84, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, at The Village of South Farms in Middletown, Connecticut. Michael was born on July 27, 1940, in Brunswick, Maine, son of the late John and Alice (Bredbenner) Kelly. After graduating from Middletown High School, Michael proudly served his country with honor in the United States Army from 1958-60...

Mar 28, 2025

Leslie P. Adams Jr., beloved husband of the late Margaret (Misenti) Adams, of Middletown, passed away on March 28, 2025. He was born in Newbury Port, MA, on March 6, 1927, son of the late Leslie P. Adams Sr. and Mary (Barrett) Adams. A graduate of Newbury Port High School, Leslie attended Middlesex Community College and University of New...

Mar 14, 2025

Elena " Letta" Musumeci, 85, wife of the Late Sebastian Musumeci, passed away Friday March, 14th at her home surrounded  by her family. She was born May 4, 1939 in Italy. She was a member of St. Sebastian Church and prior to her retirement was employed by Wesleyan University.

She is survived by her children Rosario Musumeci...

Mar 10, 2025

Angelo L. Bartolotta, husband of the late Helen (Johnnie) Bartolotta, passed away peacefully at his home on March 10, 2025. He was 100 years old. Angelo was a son of Salvatore and Filomena (Airo) Bartolotta of Ferry Street. He was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Helen (Johnnie) Bartolotta, his brothers, Carmelo and Louis (Boots), his sisters, Anna...

Mar 3, 2025

Feb 22, 2025

Anna "Annetta" (Bartolotta) DiMauro, 86, of Middletown, passed away peacefully at Middlesex Hospital on February 22, 2025 with her loving family by her side.   Beloved wife of the late Salvatore DiMauro, whom she now has been reunited with after 25 years.  Born on August 18, 1938, in Melilli, Sicily, she was the daughter of the late Santo and Vincenza...

Feb 15, 2025

Carmela (Lina) Caccamo, a beloved mother, nonna, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Melilli, Sicily, on January 5, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Rosario and Grazia (Savastra) DiMauro. At the age of 11, Lina moved to the United States, where she continued her...

Feb 9, 2025

Douglas (Doug) Ruimerman,of Middletown, CT, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, February 9th, 2025.

Doug was the son of the late Cecelia (Grippo) and Hendrick Ruimerman formerly of Middletown CT, and was pre-deceased by his oldest sister, Margaret (Peggy) Fabian (Steve). He is lovingly remembered by his siblings, Frank (Katie), Paul (Dodie), Duffy Rodriguez...

Jan 24, 2025

Anna Misenti Timbro Rotondi January 24, 2025 – Palm Coast, Florida Anna Misenti Timbro Rotondi, 97, of Palm Coast, Florida, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24th, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Melilli, Italy, Anna migrated to the United States in 1962, making her home in Middletown, Connecticut, where she resided for 50 years before moving to...

Jan 15, 2025

Mary Iacobellis April 7, 1925 - January 1, 2025 Sadly, Mary (Russo) Iacobellis, age 99, passed away on January 15, 2025. At the time of her passing, she was in Hospice care at Skyview Nursing and Rehab in Wallingford, CT. Mary was born on April 7, 1925, in Middletown, the daughter of Sebastiana (Gallitto) Russo and Giovanni Russo. She...

Jan 5, 2025

Sebastiano LoGiudice, 89, of Rockfall, CT, beloved husband of Josephine (Morello) LoGiudice, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Midstate Hospital surrounded by loving family by his side. Born on February 2, 1935, in Melilli, Italy, Sebastiano was the son of the late Giovanni and Sebastiana (Aresco) LoGiudice. A resident of Rockfall for 8 years, he was...

Jan 2, 2025

Don A. Carmichael Born in Manchester, CT on December 26th, 1957, passed away on January 2nd, 2025 after a short illness. He was predeceased by George and Janice (Halladay) Carmichael. He is survived by his wife Carol (Munro), his son James and daughter-in-law Diana, his siblings Gary and Ricky (Rebecca) Carmichael, many sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and life...

Nov 28, 2024

Joseph C. Serra 12/02/2024 Joseph C. Serra, Sr. passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024. Joe was born on August 8, 1940 in Middletown, Connecticut, the eldest son of the late Concetto "Connie" Serra and Marian (Scionti) Serra. He was a loyal, dedicated, and loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend....

Nov 21, 2024

James A. Griffin, 90, of Middletown, CT, beloved husband of the late Patricia Griffin, passed away on November 21, 2024. Born in Brooklyn, NY on May 17, 1934, he was the son of the late William E. Griffin, Sr., and Anastasia Florence (Devanie). In high school, Jim lettered in track and football (playing a number of games in Ebbets...