Obituaries
Mark S. Dieter
Nov 12, 2010
Mark S. DieterBristol - Mark S. Dieter, 59, of Bristol, died Friday, November 12, 2010 at Bristol Hospital. Mark was born April 8, 1951 in Southington, CT the son of the late William W. and Frances L. (Borg) Dieter. He attended local schools and graduated with a AS degree from Tunxis Community College. He was an avid reader and loved...
Howard L. Behrendt
Nov 10, 2010
Howard L. BehrendtBristol, Mr. Howard L. Behrendt, 81, of Bristol, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at the Bristol Hospital. Howard was born in Bristol on May 31, 1929 the son of the late Julius and Wanda (Drachenberg) Behrendt. He attended Immanuel Lutheran School and Bristol High School. He received his B.S. degree from Concordia Teachers College in River Forest,...
Theresa Positano
Nov 9, 2010
Theresa PositanoTheresa (Iammatteo) Positano, 89, of Bristol passed away Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010, at Ingraham Manor in Bristol. She was the wife of Michael W. Positano, who passed away in 2007. She was born in New York, N.Y., on Dec. 13, 1920, the daughter of the late Berardino and Antionetta Iammatteo. Theresa worked for several years for the Board of...
Lena Fiorente
Nov 4, 2010
Lena (Valerio) FiorenteLena (Valerio) Fiorente, 90, of Bristol died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, at Country Side Manor. She was the wife of Joseph Fiorente Sr. Lena was born in Bristol, Feb. 27, 1920 daughter of the late Peter and Gaetano (Marseglia) Valerio. She worked at New Departure Hyatt-Divisions of General Motors, Sessions Clock Co. and she retired from Smith Gate...
Lillian Fenn
Nov 4, 2010
Lillian FennLillian Fenn, 32, of Bristol, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, at the Hospital for Special Care in New Britain. She was born in Bristol Jan. 1, 1978, the daughter of Helen (Decker) Fenn and the late Leon Fenn. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Dunn Funeral Home, 191 West St., Bristol, is in charge...
Frances Mastrototaro
Oct 28, 2010
Frances MastrototaroWaterbury, Frances " Cookie" (Mastropasqua) Mastrototaro, of The Village at East Farms, Waterbury, CT and formerly of Bristol, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2010 at the CT Hospice Center in Branford. She was the wife of Joseph Mastrototaro for 72 years who passed away in 2007. She was born in Bari, Province of Turi, Italy on June 21, 1918...
Kevin Raymond
Oct 27, 2010
Kevin RaymondBristol, Kevin Raymond, 52, of Southington, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at the Bristol Hospital. He was born in Bristol, on July 15, 1958, the son of the late Emile and Bernice (Pelletier) Raymond. He worked for several years as a mechanic at JK Foundation in Southington. He is survived by a son, Kevin Raymond, 3 daughters, Sandy...
Mr. Jerome C. Morin
Oct 25, 2010
Mr. Jerome C. MorinJerome C. Morin, 70, of Bristol passed away Monday, Oct. 25, 2010, at Bristol Hospital, with his family by his side. He was the husband of 30 years to Marie L. (Pelletier) Morin. Jerome was born in Four Corners, Maine, Nov. 25, 1939, the son of the late Simeon and Claira (Damboise) West Morin. He worked for...
Ruby Oblom
Oct 20, 2010
Ruby OblomRuby Oblom, 94, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at Parkview Memorial Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born in Bristol, CT, Ruby taught Elementary Education in a one room school house. She was a member of St. Joseph United Methodist Church and was an accomplished Scrabble Player. Surviving are her son, Chuck (SueEllen) Oblom of North Reading, MA; daughter, Susan...
Kenneth C. Knox
Oct 16, 2010
Kenneth C. KnoxKenneth C. Knox, 88, of Bristol, beloved husband of 68 years to Phylis T. (Wells) Knox, died Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010, at his home. "Kenny" was born Aug. 16, 1922, in Augusta, Maine. He was a resident of Bristol for over 65 years. After serving four years in the U.S. Army Air Corsp as a decorated World War...
Joseph Buttaro
Oct 14, 2010
Joseph ButtaroJoseph Buttaro, 72, of 91 Jacob St., Bristol, passed away Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, at his home. He was the husband of Liza ((Sandy) Buttaro. He was born Feb. 15, 1938, in New Britain, the son of the late Manuel Buttaro and Mary (Rossman) Clark. He worked as in inventory production control manager for several years before he retired...
Sister Mary Ellen St. John
Oct 4, 2010
Sister Mary Ellen St. JohnSister Mary Ellen St. John, formerly of Bristol, passed away in Belleview, Fla., Oct. 4, 2010. Sister Mary Ellen graduated from Bristol Central High School then entered the Doninican Cloistered Nuns of Our Lady of Grace in North Guilford. She spent 24 years daily hours of Adoration, Rosaries prayer and penance as a Cloistered nun. She...
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...
