All Obituaries

Angelo Carlo Pedrazzini of Manchester, CT, died Sunday, September 18, 2022, at the age of 94.   He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Dora Keeney Pedrazzini. Angelo was born in Hartford, CT on March 21, 1928 to Pietro and Margherita Pedrazzini.  He served in the Army National Guard during the Korean War, and was honorably discharged in 1952.  He went on to work at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft for many years until his retirement in 1991. Angelo’s Masonic...

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On Friday, September 2, 2022, Ralph Edward Halvorsen, Jr. died unexpectedly in Manchester, CT.  He was 62 years old. Ralph is survived by his bride, Beth and their buddy, Dragon Face; his brother, Michael and his wife Heather of Virginia; his brother, John of Florida; his mother-in-law, Theresa Sohacki; his “sister-wives”, Andrea Sohacki and Kristin Abraham; his brother-in-law, Eric Abraham; his nieces and nephews, Jeremy Halvorsen, Kate and her husband Justin Blackburn,...

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John Michael LaPointe, 70, of East Hartford, CT passed with his devoted wife by his side on August 13, 2022. The son of the late Robert LaPointe and Anita (Martin) Pinette and her husband Sylvio Pinette. Loved and respected by many, he earned his Masters Degree from Central Connecticut College in Design Engineering. He was employed at Pratt and Whitney in both Middletown and East Hartford, CT until the time of his passing. John was kind and intelligent - he loved learning. He was a...

Jean Hassett, 91, of Manchester, passed away at her home on August 5, 2022 after a long and full life, surrounded by her family. Jean was born on December 2, 1930 in Manchester, CT and graduated from Manchester High School in 1949.  In 1947, she met her husband Richard, and they wed in 1950, going on to have 3 sons. Jean first worked as a telephone operator.  She then went on to work for the State of CT, department of Social Services.  She retired after many...

Victoria Dean, 68, of Vernon, passed away on Monday, July 11th, 2022. She was born on March 3rd, 1954 to Rudolph and Jacqueline Jacques. She was a loving and devoted daughter to her parents all their years, later becoming a caring mother to her own large family. She married her best friend and soulmate, living together over 30 incredible years. Victoria was blessed and will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her.   Victoria will be remembered for being kind, soft...

David Arthur Doremus, born June 7, 1941, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Manchester, Connecticut, he was the son of Milton Doremus and Catherine Norris Doremus of Manchester. A graduate of Manchester High School, Boston University and Williams College School of Banking. David began his career in lending and finance at Hartford National Bank. After many years in banking, he made the courageous decision to follow his passion, go out on...

With sadness, Michael A. Maffucci, 61, of Manchester, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2022.  Raised in Wethersfield, he leaves his life partner Beatrice Robinson of 38 years, daughters, Tanya and Celso Marques, Alicia Robinson and Terrance, Kerrie Nelson and Antony Santana and Samantha Maffucci and Felix jr.; he also leaves behind seven handsome grandsons and three beautiful granddaughters; as well as some nieces and nephews. Michael was the type of man who would give you the shirt...

Frederick James Hughes Sr. (88) of South Windsor, formerly of Manchester, loving husband for fifty-five years to the late Irene Lois Hughes, died Sunday, June 5th, 2022, at an area convalescent home. Fred was born in Wilkes Barre, PA  on March 11, 1934, son of Lloyd and Ruth Hughes. He later moved to CT, and attended Hartford Public High School, and had been a resident of Manchester since 1961. Fred was a longtime and faithful member of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Manchester and was a...