Obituaries

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...

Aug 6, 2023

Vincenzo Gianni, 93, of Middletown, husband of Sebastiana (Bartolotta), passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday evening, August 6th, 2023, just shy of his 94th birthday. Vincenzo was born on August 7, 1929, in Mellili, Sicily, to his parents Lucia (Fazzino) and Rosario Gianni. He leaves behind his loving wife, Sebastiana (Anna), and his devoted sons, Vincent...

Jul 30, 2023

John Cordone 7/30/2023 John Joseph Cordone Jr., 72, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 following a stroke and a long battle towards recovery. John was born on December 30, 1950 to John Cordone Sr. and Yolanda Crispino Cordone at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown, Connecticut. After Graduating from Xavier High School in 1968, he went on to study English...

Jul 26, 2023

Salvatore Russo, 93, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2023, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Melilli, Sicily, son of the late Giovanni and Anna (Lagana) Russo. He is survived by his loving wife, Nella (DiMauro), of 62 years. He was predeceased by his beloved son, John, who he loved unconditionally. Besides...

Jul 26, 2023

Scott Leech, 66, of Middletown, died on July 26, 2023, at Hartford Hospital. He was born on May 23, 1957, in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Ralph and Karole Leech. Scott was retired from the State of CT Department of Transportation as an Automotive Service Technician. Scott was predeceased by his wife, Nancy. He is survived by stepsons Steven...

Jul 12, 2023

Nicolo Saraceno 7/12/2023 Nicolo "Nicholas" Saraceno of Middletown, husband of Mary (Magnano), passed away peacefully on July 12th, 2023. He was born in Melilli, Sicily, on February 19th, 1934, son of Sebastian and Concetta (Campo) Saraceno. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary (Magnano), of 62 years. He is also survived by his sisters Pinuccia Passanisi (Saraceno), Nella...

Jul 11, 2023

Sebastian J. "Sebby" Russo, Middletown, CT. It is with deep sadness that the family of "Sebby" Russo, 49, announce his peaceful passing on July 11, 2023 at Middlesex Hospital, after courageously fighting a long illness. He tenaciously held onto life despite the many medical difficulties he faced. "Sebby" loved his family very much and enjoyed all family gatherings. He...