Obituaries
Frederick Norman Clarke
Sep 8, 2010
Frederick Norman ClarkeFrederick Norman Clarke, 93, of 57 Matilda Drive, Bristol, passed away peacefully Sept. 8, 2010, at the Bristol Hospital Hospice Unit. He was the widower of Madean "Mae" R. (Pilbin) (Huntley) Clarke. He was born on Sept. 15, 1916, in Leominister, Mass., the son of the late Frederick J. Clarke and Lillian (Anders) Clarke Schallis and a stepfather,...
David L. Davis, Sr
Sep 3, 2010
David L. Davis, Sr.Mr. David L. Davis, Sr., 71, of 47 Jacobs St. Bristol, passed away September 3, 2010 at the Bristol Hospital. He was the husband of Alida C. (Reed) Davis. David was born on August 31, 1939 in Barre, VT the son of the late Wesley Davis and Evelyn (Archer) Davis Spaulding. He was an accountant for many...
Francis J. Fazio, Sr
Aug 3, 2010
Francis J. Fazio, Sr.Francis J. Fazio Sr., 57, of 264 Wolcott St., Bristol, died tragically Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010, in Manchester. He was the husband of Patricia (Dovitski) Fazio. Fran was born in Waterbury Sept. 3, 1952, the son of the late Frank and Basilla (Pirro) Fazio. A lifelong resident of Bristol, he was employed by Hartford Distributors of Manchester...
Bettie (St. Peter) Rinkavage
Jul 28, 2010
Bettie (St. Peter) RinkavageBettie (St. Peter) Rinkavage, 67, of 65 Shawn Drive, Bristol, passed away, Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain. She was the wife of Robert Rinkavage. She was born in Burlington, Vt., March 29, 1943, the daughter of late Arnold and Ruth (Tero) St. Peter. Bettie worked at General Electric in Plainville for...
Francesca 'Frances' Mercieri
Jul 27, 2010
Francesca 'Frances'(Urso) MercieriFrancesca 'Frances'(Urso) Mercieri,95, widow of Antonio Mercieri, passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Frances was born Oct. 25, 1914, in Astoria, N.Y., to Nicola and Anna Urso. She is survived by her son, Joseph Mercieri and his wife, Cindy; her daughter, Rose Ann Chatfield and her husband, Robert, with whom she made her home;...
Alexander O. Porrini
Jul 18, 2010
Alexander O. PorriniAlexander O. Porrini, 59, of 453 Center St., Meriden, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2010, at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Alex was born in Bristol Dec. 31, 1950, the son of the late Alexander and Beulah O. (Pelkey) Porrini. He was a carpenter his whole life and also worked at Jonal Laboratory in Meriden for the past seven years....
Dorothy Quinto
Jul 10, 2010
Dorothy (Williams) QuintoDorothy (Williams) Quinto, of Bristol, widow of Armand Quinto, died Saturday, July 10 2010, at Ingraham Manor Nursing Home, Bristol, at the age of 96. Dorothy was born in Bristol on June 25, 1914, to Henry and Josephine (Swain) Williams. She grew up in Newfoundland, Canada, and lived there for several years before returning to Bristol. In 1943...
Fernande Lessard
Jul 1, 2010
Fernande (Angers) Lessard Fernande (Fern) (Angers) Lessard, wife of Andre (Andy) Lessard, passed away peacefully with her family's love surrounding her, on Thursday, July 1st at Bristol Hospital. Fern was born in Bristol, CT on May 4th, 1930. the daughter of the late Henri and Floride (Valliere) Angers. Fern was retired from Travelers Insurance Company after 35 years. She...
Maria M. Cuccureddu
Jun 3, 2010
Maria M. (Pittalis) CuccuredduMaria Pittalis Cuccureddu, 98, of Bristol passed away Thursday, June 3, 2010. She was born in Cheremule (Sardinia), Italy, Nov. 28, 1911, and immigrated in 1948. She was the widow of Salvatore Cuccureddu and after retiring from Stanley Plating Co., she enjoyed gardening, flowers and being with her grandchildren. She was a member of St. Anthony Church....
Roseann I. Colapietro
May 29, 2010
Roseann I. ColapietroRoseann I. Colapietro, 62 of 52 Shelia Court, Bristol, passed away, Saturday, May 29, 2010, at Bristol Hospital. Roseann was born in Bristol Sept. 3, 1947, the daughter of the late Joseph and Irene (Duncan) Colapietro. She was a lifelong resident of Bristol and a member of St. Gregory Church. She was loved by many and will be...
Michael Anthony Stolfi
May 14, 2010
Michael Anthony StolfiMichael Stolfi, 46, of Bristol passed away Friday, May 14, 2010, at Hartford Hospital. Michael was born in Waterbury Nov. 5, 1963, the son of Earla (Hamon) Pelletier and her husband, Steven, and the late Peter Stolfi. Michael was a valued employee of Nationwide Conveyor Specialists for the past 10 years. He held a Connecticut journeyman conveyor installation...
Francesco Morrone
Apr 29, 2010
Francesco MorroneMr. Francesco Morrone, of Bristol, passed away at the Bristol Hospital, Thursday, (April 29, 2010), to be reunited with his wife of more than 50 years, Giovanna (Nacaratto) Morrone; his daughter, Adeline DiMatteo; and his son, Luigi Morrone. Frank was 92 years-old and was surrounded by members of his loving family when he passed. Francesco was born in Paterno-Calabro,...
Logan Chase Handrinos
Apr 29, 2010
Logan Chase HandrinosLogan Chase Handrinos, our little angel, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2010, at Bristol Hospital. He was born March 9, 2010, the son of Nicholas T. Handrinos and Jordan Bowerman of Bristol. Besides his parents, he is survived by his paternal grandparents, Susan M. Boroski and David Abramczyk of Bristol; his paternal grandparent, Donald T. Handrinos of Terryville;...
Norma Gagner
Apr 20, 2010
Norma GagnerNorma A. (Scott) Gagner Norma A. (Scott) Gagner, 80, of Bristol passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer. Norma was born in Bristol June 27, 1929, to the late Hugh and Mary (Power) Scott. After retiring from Ingraham Indus./Bussman Mfg, she enjoyed spending time with her family, reading and cooking. She is survived by...
Norma M. Ferro
Apr 17, 2010
Norma M. FerroNorma Mae (Burgar) Ferro, 86, of Bristol, died peacefully with her family at her side on Saturday, April 17, 2010, at Bristol Hospital. She was predeceased by her devoted husband of 65 years, Dominick H. Ferro. Norma was born in Bristol on Dec. 6, 1923, daughter of the late Blanche (Rusgrove) and Frank Burgar. She is survived by...
Mrs. Doreen Hoar
Apr 13, 2010
Mrs. Doreen (Winters) Hoar Doreen (Winters) Hoar, of Punta Gorda, FL (formerly of Farmington, W. Hartford and Bristol, CT), died on Tues., Apr. 13, after a long battle with oral cancer. Born in Bristol on Nov. 7, 1932, to the late Lawrence and Dorothy (Mardin) Winters, she was the beloved wife of John F. Hoar, who predeceased her in...
James L. Contrastano
Mar 21, 2010
James L. ContrastanoJames L. Contrastano, 75, of 131 Seymour St., Bristol, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2010, at Bristol Hospital. He was the husband of Regina (Colabella) Contrastano. James was born in Bristol on April 27, 1934, the son of the late Leonard and Santina (Mullieri) Contrastano. He was a lifelong Bristol resident, and worked for the City of Wolcott...
Wylene Lynn "Sunny" Tyler
Mar 19, 2010
Wylene Lynn "Sunny" (McPherson) TylerWylene Lynn "Sunny" (McPherson) Tyler, 52, of Bristol, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2010, at Bristol hospital, with her family by her side. She was born Sept. 27, 1957, in Buffalo, N.Y., the daughter of Hobart McPherson and the late Edna (Young) McPherson. She graduated from Glastonbury High School in 1975, where she was captain...
Grace C. Mascia
Feb 24, 2010
Grace C. (Paparello) MasciaGrace C. (Paparello) Mascia, 81, of Robbins Avenue, Bristol, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, at Sheriden Woods Health Care Center. She was the wife of Frank Mascia. She was born in Corato, Provence of Bari, Italy, April 25, 1928, the daughter of the late John and Angela (Olivieri) Paparello. She was a member of St. Anthony...
Paul Nicoletti
Feb 24, 2010
Paul NicolettiPaul Nicoletti, 82, of 111 Hull St., Bristol, passed away at Bristol Hospital Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010. He was the beloved husband of Jennie (Ozirsky) Nicoletti. Paul was born in Bristol April 21, 1927, the son of the late Samuel and Amelia (Morrini) Nicoletti. He was a lifetime resident of Bristol and graduated from the Bristol school system, where...
