All Obituaries

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John Vincent Iuliano, 68, of Naples, FL and formerly of Glastonbury, CT passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday, September 16, 2019, at home and in the company of family. John was born May 16, 1951, in Manchester, CT, and became the first in his family to attend college. After graduation from East Catholic High School and Bryant College, he would later go on to earn advanced degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He led an impressive career as a sales executive, and...

Doris (Verilli) Luetjen. 84, of Hebron, beloved wife of the late David G. Luetjen passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 1, 2019. She was born on May 29, 1935 in Manchester daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (Stevenson) Verilli. Doris was raised in Manchester, attended local schools and had been a resident of Hebron since 1959 .Prior to her retirement she was employed as an Office Administrator for the State of Connecticut. Doris enjoyed spending time...

     Joseph Arsenault age 55, passed away peacefully at Hartford Hospital on August 31, 2019. Joe was an avid hunter and fisherman. He made his living doing sheetrock and tapering.      He leaves behind his wife Mary Mathieu-Arsenault, sons Kevin Arsenault and Keith Casey of Willimantic, and Kyle Casey of Quaker Hill , daughters Julie Arsenault of Biddeford ME, and Kayla Casey of Littleton, NH, sister Mary Arsenault of Mansfield, brothers Peter...

Brandon Joseph Nowamakbe Efianayi of Manchester, beloved son, brother, friend, writer and avid anime and manga reader--Passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 19, 2019.  He was raised in Manchester and attended local schools. Brandon was 17 years old and going to start 12th grade this fall. Born on February 24, 2002 to Sonya and Victor Efianayi.  Brandon was known for his quick wit, dry humor and love of family. He was kind, caring, friendly and always ready with a...

Robert E. Emrick, 86, of Manchester, previously of East Hartford, beloved husband to the late Faith (Yoo) Emrick, passed away peacefully Monday, August 5, 2019. Bob was born in Hartford on May 10, 1933 to the late Elmer G. and Henrietta (Clark) Emrick. Bob grew up in Manchester before moving to East Hartford for some time before moving back to Manchester where he has resided since. Bob was stationed in Germany during the Korean War as he proudly served his country with the United States...

Rita Marie (Picard) Desjardins, 86 of Manchester beloved wife of the late Louis Desjardins and mother of the late Tina Desjardins, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019 at home with her family at her side. Rita was born in Grand Falls, New Brunswick, Canada, on April 11, 1933 daughter of the late Levite and Marie (Bois) Picard. Prior to retiring she was the manager of the Fotomat Store in Bloomfield and West Hartford for over ten years. Rita enjoyed playing bingo at St. Justin Church in...

Ellen (Ellie) Cadder Putira, 85, of Manchester, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2019 with her family by her side. Born March 19, 1934 in East Hartford, CT daughter of the late Mae (Horan) and Robert Cadder. She was an active member of Assumption Church in Manchester – volunteering with the Ladies Guild and yelling “Bingo!” most Tuesday nights. She is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years Francis (Frank) Putira and her five loving daughters: Mary Putira Snow of...

Christopher Lloyd Henry, 26, went home to join the angels above on Thursday July 25, 2019. Chris was born on the 19th of May in Bristol, Connecticut to parents Marisol and David Henry. Chris can be remembered for his athleticism. He was always on the move whether it was track in high school, a bike for exercise, or his truck to do his favorite job. Chris made sure he lived his best life by accomplishing many things. He graduated from Cheney Tech where his trade of interest was carpentry, he...

Jose Antonio Rivas Madera, 42, of Manchester, CT passed Thursday, July 18, 2019. Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Jose Antonio Rivas DelValle and Ruth Ivette Madera Ramon. He was the beloved husband of Carmen Rivas who he held close to his heart. Jose enjoyed hiking with his wife Carmen and son Meyson. He also enjoyed riding bicycles and motorcycles. Besides his beloved wife, he leaves his three sons, 4 years old Meyson Antonio Rivas; 13 years old Jordan Rivas Figueroa; 9...