Obituaries

Mar 3, 2022

Eleanor LaBarge Zimmitti, 87, of 237 Millbrook Road, Middletown, passed away at home on Thursday, March 3 surrounded by her loving family. Eleanor was born to Catherine and Arthur LaBarge and lived her entire life in Middletown. She attended Middletown High School where she met her husband Paul Zimmitti whom she married on July 30, 1960. Eleanor was an amazing...

Feb 23, 2022

Maria (Garofalo) Milardo It is with heavy hearts that the family of Maria (Garofalo) Milardo, 82, of Middletown, announce her passing, surrounded by her adoring family, on Wednesday February 23, 2022. Born in Melilli, Sicily, Italy, on January 7, 1940, Maria was the daughter of the late Salvatore Garofalo and Concetta (Morello) Garofalo.

Maria was a resident...

Feb 22, 2022

Rose (DeMauro) Hewitt, 95, passed away on February 22, 2022. She was the loving wife of the late Thomas S. Hewitt and a lifelong resident of Middletown, CT. Rose is survived by three daughters; Susan (Hewitt) D'Orvilliers and husband Marc, Pamela Hewitt and her husband Charles Calvert, and Amy (Hewitt) Cunningham and her husband Daniel. In addition, she is survived...

Feb 19, 2022

Jessica Bernotas, age 78, passed away peacefully February 19, 2022 after a long fight with leukemia. She was born June 10, 1943 in Clearwater PA to Jessica and James Marino. The family moved to Binghamton NY where Jessica (Jessie then) excelled in drama and cheerleading. She could equally belt out a show tune or the latest pop song, but...

Feb 11, 2022

Linda Louise Kelley Rafala, 78, of Middletown, passed away on Friday, February 11 at Middlesex Health Care Center.

Born April 2, 1943, in Durham, Connecticut, Linda had a wry wit and a deep love for arts and crafts, puzzles, and Scrabble. A registered nurse at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown for many years, Linda was also an accomplished...

Jan 13, 2022

Elaine Bodge passed away peacefully on January 13, 2022 in Middletown, CT. Elaine was born in Watertown, CT and is pre-deceased by her parents Donald & Louise Birdsall, brothers Donald & George Birdsall and her Sisters Edna (Birdsall) McCarthy, Viola (Birdsall) Armstrong, Irene (Birdsall) Cody, Betty (Birdsall) Duszak, Margaret (Birdsall) Kloss, Polly (Birdsall) Caliolo, Ruth (Birdsall) Matula. She is...

Jan 1, 2022

Nicholas (Nick) Joseph Fazzino passed away peacefully on January 1, 2022 at the age of 66.  He was born on September 26, 1955 in Middletown, Connecticut, where he was a lifelong resident.  He is predeceased by his mother and father, Palma (DiMauro) and Giuseppe Fazzino of Melilli, Sicily; his sister, Maria; and his brother, Salvatore. Nick is survived by his...

Dec 30, 2021

Mary (Cannata) Cubeta age 96, wife of the late Angelo Cubeta passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving and heartbroken family on December 30, 2021. Mary was born in Meriden, CT the daughter of Joseph and Donata R. Cannata. She married Angelo in 1950 and they made their first home in Portland. They moved to Higganum in the...

Dec 26, 2021

Mary Marino Lagana, 95, of Middletown passed away peacefully and gracefully with her loving family by her side Sunday, December 26, 2021. Mary was born June 21,1926 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Sebastian Marino and Venera (Siciliano) Marino. At the age of three she returned with her family to their home in Melilli, Sicily where she met and eventually...

Dec 25, 2021

Dolores "Dee" (Branciforte) Russo, 87 of Niantic, formerly of Middletown, passed away on December 25, 2021, at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital with her daughter by her side. She was the wife of the late Sebastian J. Russo. Dee was born in Cromwell, CT on April 14, 1934, the daughter of Vincenzo (James) and Rosa (Carta) Branciforte. She was the...

Dec 12, 2021

Elaine C. ( Salonia) Frappier, of Rocky Hill, passed away on December 12, 2021 at Hartford Hospital following a brief

illness, with her loving family by her side. Funeral arrangements and burial will be private and at the convenience of the family

Nov 25, 2021

Clinton O'Brien, 42, of Portland died November 25, 2021, following a brief illness. He was born January 9, 1979 in Middletown, son of James and Diane ( Barillaro) O'Brien .Besides his parents he is survived by his wife Elizabeth. A Son Devon and a daughter Madison. A Brother Jamie O'Brien and several Nephews . He was employed by Neligan...

Nov 22, 2021

Merle C. Reynolds III "Butch" Merle C. Reynolds III "Butch" passed away on November 22, 2021 at Middlesex Convalescent Home from complications due to Huntington's Disease. He was born in Middletown, CT on March 22,1947. Son of Merle C. Reynolds Jr. and Carmelina Aresco Reynolds. He leaves behind his ex-wife Virginia Reynolds, his son Kevin and wife Marlena, his...

Oct 28, 2021

My beloved husband of 57 years, Frank A. Orr, 81 of Southington CT has passed away Thursday

October 28th after a courageous battle with cancer. His gentle soul was a guiding light whose

smile would melt your heart.

Born in Salford Lancashire England in 1940, he was a true...

Oct 22, 2021

John Patrick Milardo December 02, 1963 - October 22, 2021 John Milardo of Willimantic Ct passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday. He was born in Middletown Ct and was the son of the late Frank Milardo and Suzanne Cotrone-Milardo. John was a graduate of Killingly High School and then went on to work for the Department of Corrections...

Sep 19, 2021

Sebastiano Rizzo Sebastiano Rizzo, 64, of Middletown, CT, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sep. 19, 2021 surrounded by family, after a long, hard fought battle with cancer. He was born on February 4, 1957 in Melilli, Italy to Salvatore Rizzo and the late Carmela (Marchese) Rizzo. He came to America as a young boy with his family as many did....

Sep 2, 2021

Janice Milardo-Bowe, 74, of Middletown passed away peacefully on September 2nd 2021. Born in Middletown she was the daughter of the late

James and Lena ( Fazzina) Milardo. She is a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Middletown. Janice was employed by Connecticut Valley Hospital for 35 years which she retired from in 2002.In 1999 She married...

Aug 15, 2021

The family of Angelo James Branciforte wishes to announce his peaceful passing on August 15, 2021. Angelo was the beloved husband of Santina Barone Branciforte and father of Lisa Branciforte and Angelo Branciforte Jr. He leaves behind his much adored grandchildren: Kelly Rostosky, Meghan Branciforte Rosa(Nelson), Brenen Branciforte and Tori Marie Lauria, and great grandchildren Ibaleze Garcia, Najlia Rostosky, Axl...

Aug 12, 2021

Giulio S. Giuffrida II, 81 of Middletown, passed away peacefully with his beloved wife Susan of 47 years by his side on August 12th, 2021. Giulio was born April 19, 1940, to Giulio and Helen (Aresco)Giuffrida. Along with his wife he is survived by two children, Sharon Cahill and her spouse David, and Giulio Giuffrida III. He is also survived...

Jul 18, 2021

Floretta (Flora) Scionti Franklin, 91, of Durham, formerly of Middletown, passed away on July 18, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Floretta was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Lauretta (Santostefano) Scionti. Floretta married her high school sweetheart, the late Joseph Franklin, Sr. They had two children, Flora Franklin Faiella (Philip, Sr.) and Joseph Franklin, Jr. (Jennifer). Floretta...