Obituaries

Apr 21, 2020

Dawn Rioux, 60 of Hartford, passed away April 21, 2020 at her home.

She was born in Cheverly, Maryland on March 29, 1960 the daughter of Robert Burrill of Loveland CO, and the late Norma L. (Downing) Burrill.

She retired as a financial advisor for a local credit union.

Besides her father, she is survived by a daughter, Christine Burrill...

Apr 13, 2020

Suzanne A. Michaud, 68 of Manchester went to be with the Lord on April 13, 2020 after a long illness.

Suzanne was born on July 14, 1951 in New Brunswick, Canada the daughter of the late Severin and Martha (DesJardins) Michaud.

She is survived by four brothers,  Gasparo, Benoit, Allain and Stolan Michaud, and four sisters, Heddy Beckermen, Dee LeFrancois, Rinett...

Apr 8, 2020

Mar 23, 2020

Joseph Ruwet Bunnell (“Joe”), 35, of Morris died tragically on Monday while working on farm equipment. Joe was born in Torrington on January 30, 1985, the son of Helen (Ruwet) and Frederick Bunnell of Litchfield.

He grew up on the family farm in Litchfield and graduated from Litchfield High School in 2003. For the past several years he worked at...

Mar 11, 2020

Bristol, Mr. Leonard J. Markure, 103, of Bristol, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Adren Courts of Avon. He was the husband of the late Mary (Kloczko) Markure.

He was born in Presque Isle, Maine on March 6, 1917 the son of the late Saul and Mary Ellen (Turner) Markure.

He worked for Marlin Rockwell TRW.

He is survived...

Mar 6, 2020

Mrs. Carmen (Caron) Cyr Bristol – Mrs. Carmen (Caron) Cyr, 90 formerly of Bristol, CT passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020 in Auburn, CA. Carmen is preceded in death by her husband, Oneil A. Cyr who passed on January 20, 2012.

Carmen was born on February 21, 1930 in Baker Lake, NB, Canada the daughter of the late Emile...

Mar 6, 2020

Louvima E. LeJeune passed away peacefully on Friday March 6th at her home in Winchester, CT due to complications from pneumonia. She was the wife of the late Alexander J. LeJeune and the daughter of the late Carrie (Porter) and Victor A. Meyer.

Born in West Torrington, CT on March 17, 1931, she graduated from the Torrington High School in...

Mar 1, 2020

Feb 16, 2020

Edda Giovanna (Crovetti) Colligan, 86, of Bristol passed away February 16, 2020 at Ingrahman Manor.

She was born in Livorno, Italy on June 26, 1933 the daughter of the late Alvaro and Vada (Angelini) Crovetti.

She is survived by many brothers, sisters, nieces and nephew in Italy.

Edda will be missed by the love of her life Hugo Baldaccini, son,...

Feb 10, 2020

Bristol, Mr. Dominic “Nick” Raponey, Jr. 94, of Bristol, passed away Monday, February 10, 2020 at Bristol Hospital. He was the husband of the late Violet (Michaud) Raponey.

He was born in Bristol on January 30, 1926 the son of the late Dominick and Mary (Coletta) Raponey, Sr. Nick grew up in Bristol and attended local schools. He served with...

Jan 9, 2020

Jan 7, 2020

Helen Mary Gilson, age 97, of Fort Pierce, Florida, passed away January 7, 2020. Born on March 13, 1922 in Meriden, Connecticut to Stanley Bogucki and Mary Kocon, Helen enjoyed spending time with her family, sewing, knitting, painting ceramics, gardening, and cooking. Helen is preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, James; brothers, Theodore Pinkos and Benjamin Bogucki,...

Dec 17, 2019

Madeline (Paradise) Carobini, 92, of Bristol passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Bristol Hospital. She was the widow of Earl Domenic Carobini.

Madeline was born in Bristol on July 12, 1927 the daughter of the late Solomon and Osithee (Chasse) Paradise.

She worked for the Hartford Insurance Group for many years and volunteer at Bristol Hospital and St. Anthony...

Oct 28, 2019

Paula (Dutil) Shields, 64, of Bristol, passed away surrounded by her loving family on October 28, 2019.

 She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and sister. She was born in Providence, Rhode Island on February 15, 1955. She worked for the Bristol Visiting Nurse Association for over 30 years.

She was predeceased by both of her parents, Jules and...

Oct 22, 2019

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our father William J. Moshka, SR.

He will be greatly missed by the many people whose lives he has touched.

Bill served in the Navy during the Vietnam War on the USS Intrepid. He became a skilled carpenter and jack of all trades. Bill joins his parents and sister...

Sep 27, 2019

Mr. Jonathon E. Caputo, 29, of Bristol, passed away suddenly on September 27, 2019 at home.

Jonathon was born on August 30, 1990 in Bristol, son of Mark and Donna (Scanlon) Caputo. Jonathon worked for A. Duie Pyle Trucking Company and Dynamic Tree Service.

He was an avid gardener, loved the Yankees enjoyed cooking and was a artist.

Besides his...

Sep 13, 2019

Mrs. Annie (Webster) Najdzienowicz, 89, passed away, Friday, September 13, 2019 at Amberwoods of Farmington. She was the widow of Ignacy Najdzienowicz.

She was born in Leeds, England, on February 13, 1930 the daughter of late James and Ada (Horner) Webster.

Annie came to this country in 1955 and worked for FaFnir Bearing Company in New Britain retiring in 1992....

Sep 11, 2019

Sr. Concetta Millemaggi, MPF, 92, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at Sheriden Woods Rehabilitation Center in Bristol, CT.

The viewing will be held on Monday, September 16, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the St. Lucy Chapel at Villa Walsh, Morristown, N.J., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 4:00 p.m. Interment will be in the...

Sep 3, 2019

Brian Evan Kirkpatrick, 68, passed away unexpectedly on September 3, 2019, at his home in Bristol, Connecticut.

He was born on February 11, 1951, in Stamford Connecticut where he was a longtime resident. He retired from SNET (AT&T) with over 35 years of service.

Brian is survived by his daughter, Amanda B. Kirkpatrick of Brooklyn, New York; his sister and...

Aug 8, 2019

Mary Scalia, 89, a lifetime Bristol resident, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, August 8, 2019. Mary was the eldest daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Sardo) Scalia.

Mary spent her early working years at Ingraham’s and the final 30 plus years at Superior Electric. She is survived by her brother, Dominic Scalia, of Wethersfield, and sister-in-law,...