Obituaries

Feb 20, 2024

Donald F. DeToro, 72, of Middletown passed away peacefully on February 20, 2024 with his family by his side. Donald was the beloved husband of Elsie G. DeToro and the son of the late Floremond and Mary DeToro.

Born on June 6, 1951, Donald was a lifelong resident of Middletown. He attended local schools, Saint Thomas More...

Feb 15, 2024

Paolo Fazzino, 84, of Middletown, beloved husband of Marinella (Salafia) Fazzino, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. Paolo was born on February 26 in Melilli, Sicily, the son of the late Luigi and Carmela Fazzino. In addition to his wife of 54 years, he is survived by his daughters...

Dec 1, 2023

incenzo Germano December 1, 2023 Sadly, we share that on December 1, 2023, our brother Vincenzo "Enzo" Germano passed in his home surrounded by his family after a brief illness. Vincenzo Germano, 73 years of age, was born in Melilli Italy to the late Gaetano Germano and Maria Lagana Germano. He is survived by Marisa Fazzino, Nella and Claudio...

Nov 25, 2023

Josephine Zimmitti, 96, wife of the Late Salvatore Zimmitti, passed away on Saturday at Middlesex Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was born June 29, 1927, in Middletown, daughter of the Late Sebastian and Mary ( Amodio) Inferrera. She was a member of St. Sebastian Church and the Bereavement Committee,

She is survived by three Sons Vincent...

Nov 19, 2023

Theresa "Terri" Branciforte passed away on Sunday, November 19th, 2023, at the age of 93.

Born Theresa Alice Orlacchio in Middletown, Connecticut on September 11th, 1930 to Philip J. Orlacchio and Margaret Ilene Soule, Terri was a force with which to be reckoned.  Half Italian and half Scottish/Irish, she was opinionated, determined and quick-witted.

Terri...

Nov 17, 2023

Elain Bailey Siena of Durham, Wife of Jeffrey Siena, passed away on Friday, November 17th, 2023 at the age of 59. Elain was Born in Middletown CT to the Late Stanley and Beverly (Walden) Bailey.

Elain went to Coginchaug High School in Durham and was a proud graduate of the Connecticut Culinary Institute. Elain was also a...

Nov 11, 2023

Joanne Pulino, 92, Wife of the Late Umberto Pulino of Middletown passed away on November 11, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 21, 1932, in Rosolini Sicily, daughter of the late Salvatore and Theresa Pulino. Prior to her retirement she was employed by the Coat shop and Lerner's Fur in Middletown CT....

Oct 27, 2023

Lawrence " Mancx: Mancarella, 82, of Killingworth, Husband of Joan ( Harrison)  Mancarella, passed away on October 27, 2023 at the Curtis Home Meriden. He was born May 9, 1941 in Hartford. Prior to his retirement he was self employed. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and Past Commander of V,F.W. Post . Besides his wife he is survived...

Oct 16, 2023

Joseph (Joe) Misenti, 89, of Middletown, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 16, 2023.  He was born in Melilli, Sicily on July 24, 1934 and later immigrated to the US in 1960.  He was the son of the late Salvatore and Giulia (Marchese) Misenti. Joe was a plumber by trade having started his apprenticeship...

Oct 10, 2023

Dorothy (Vann) Young, devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, mother-in-law and friend passed away peacefully at the age of 85 in Portland, CT, on October 10, 2023. Dorothy Ann Vann, was born to Harry and Edith Vann in White Post, VA. She grew up in the Leesburg, VA area, and she met the love of her life,...

Oct 4, 2023

Margaret D. (Misenti) Adams, 96, of Middletown, beloved wife of Leslie Adams, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. She was born in Middletown on July 12, 1927, daughter of the late Edward V. Misenti and Mary (Luistro) Misenti. Margaret attended Middletown High School. Her first job was at EIS Automotive Corporation, Middletown, she was also a sous chef...

Oct 3, 2023

Michael A. Zebarth born September 12th, 1947, passed peacefully on Tuesday, October 3rd at Midstate Hospital in Meriden, CT. Mike was born in Galesburg, IL to Ralph and Florence Zebarth and grew up in Bloomington, IL where he attended Trinity High School. Mike attended Illinois State University in Normal, IL where he met his wife, Linda (Clark). Mike later...

Sep 28, 2023

Vincent Russo AKA . V.James Russo.

Father, Grandfather, Husband, Musician, Past President of the Middletown Jaycees, a veteran of the Korean war serving in country as a battalion medical aidman Corporate Executive, with a reputation for saving companies that were in serious trouble due to mismanagement. An author of two technical white papers published in national journals....

Sep 27, 2023

Nancy Theresa Juraska, aged 84, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2023, in Middletown, CT. She was the beloved wife of the late Adolfas Juraska. Nancy was born on May 2, 1939, in New Haven, CT, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Pasqualina (DiBernardo) DiLauro. Throughout her working years, Nancy served as a dedicated Real Estate...

Sep 26, 2023

Mary L. Marino, 92, wife of the Late Concetto Marino of Middletown, passed away Tuesday at her home surrounded by  her loving family. She was born August 29, 1931 in Melilli Sicily, daughter of the Late Vincenzo and Filomena ( Didato) Lagana. . Prior to her retirement she was employed by Pratt Whitney and up until her late eighties...

Sep 24, 2023

Frank Smazer Sr. 80, Husband of Linda ( Wilson) Smazer of Cromwell, passed away on Sept. 24, 2023 at Hartford Hospital following a long illness. He was born January 11, 1943 in Middletown, son of the Late Robert and Mary ( Gionfriddo) Smazer. Prior to his retirement he was a Steel Worker.

Besides his wife he leaves...

Aug 20, 2023

Connie Behnke passed away peacefully on August 20, 2023. She was born in Middletown, CT to the late Mary and Sebastian Marchese. She was part of an extended family, which included 11 aunts and uncles just on her mother's side. After graduating from Middletown High School, Connie spent the next 30 years working at Pratt & Whitney, North Haven,...

Aug 17, 2023

Joseph James "Jimmy" Zawisza, husband of Josephine M. (Mangiameli) Zawisza passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Middlesex Health. He was born March 22, 1930 in Middletown, the son of the late Joseph and Mary Ann (Grzych) Zawisza. Jimmy was married for 67 years to Josephine and had three daughters. He worked as an inspector at Pratt & Whitney...

Aug 17, 2023

oseph James Zawisza Joseph James "Jimmy" Zawisza, husband of Josephine M. (Mangiameli) Zawisza passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Middlesex Health. He was born March 22, 1930 in Middletown, the son of the late Joseph and Mary Ann (Grzych) Zawisza. Jimmy was married for 67 years to Josephine and had three daughters. He worked as an inspector at...

Aug 17, 2023

Joseph James "Jimmy" Zawisza, husband of Josephine M. (Mangiameli) Zawisza passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Middlesex Health. He was born March 22, 1930 in Middletown, the son of the late Joseph and Mary Ann (Grzych) Zawisza. Jimmy was married for 67 years to Josephine and had three daughters. He worked as an inspector at Pratt & Whitney...