All Obituaries

Paul William Savastano, 71, of Vernon, CT, loving husband for 50 years to Kathy, passed away peacefully at home on July 6th, 2020 after a brave battle with ALS.  He was born February 5th, 1949, to Dorothy “Olive” and Laurence Savastano. Paul grew up in Coventry, CT, graduated from Coventry High School, and enlisted in the US Army in 1969.  He served in Vietnam from 1970-1971. He worked for almost 50 years in auto body repair and could fix just about anything wrong with...

    Mary Rosemarie Arsenault, 48 of Mansfield Center passed away unexpectedly at Windham Hospital on June 17, 2020.  She was born February 28, 1972 in Manchester, Connecticut to Gloria Johnson and Eugene Arsenault of Willimantic, CT.  Mary enjoyed taking care of adult mentally challenged clients and spending time with her nieces, nephews, and her friends’ children.     Mary leaves behind three brothers Eugene Arsenault of Willimantic, Peter...

Nancy V. Howe passed away June 14, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital.Mrs. Howe was born January 3, 1940 to John and Theresa (Locke) Vail.  She was predeceased by her husband Frederick Howe Sr. of  54 years. Nancy liked Nascar,  the Boston Red Socks and the New Orleans Saints. Nancy loved going to Disney World.  Which first started with her kids and continued with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Nancy leaves behind a sister Mary Bagot of...

Adelina C. Martocchio of Manchester, CT passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020 at the age of 94.  She was born in Campobasso, Italy to the late Francesca (Terranova) and Nunzio Colitto. Adelina is survived by family members: Adrian Giuliani (son); Ernest Giuliani (stepson); Taylor Smith, Jordan Smith, Wyatt Davis and Annie Grace Davis (grandchildren); Rita DiCioccio (sister); Rosalie Puskar and Ernesta Polidori (nieces); Robert Giuliani, Luigi Gentile, Maurizio Gentile, Sergio Giuliani...

Benjamin S. Grzyb, 69, of Manchester, CT died at home on May 27, 2020 after a brief illness. He was an alumni of the University of Connecticut, and an avid watcher of their basketball teams. He is survived by numerous cousins and very close friends. He is predeceased by his parents Benjamin S. and Amelia “Peg” Grzyb, plus many aunts and uncles. A private funeral is scheduled. Any donations may be made of the donor’s choosing.

Florence G. “Fluffy” Hennings, 77, of Columbia, CT, passed away Tuesday May 26, 2020 at Manchester Memorial Hospital.   She was born in Hartford, CT on November 16, 1942, the daughter of Kasimere Glowacki and Helen Perkins, stepdaughter of Lamont Kingsbury as well as Annie Mae Collins/Glowacki (Mickey).   Her blended family made her fortunate to be a sister to Richard Glowacki (pre-deceased) and a step sister to Anita Ellis, Tony Kingsbury (pre-deceased), Stanley...

Joseph E. Connor, 75, of Manchester, CT, beloved husband of Mary Bernadette, his wife of 52 years, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020.  Mr. Connor was born on January 26, 1945, in Brooklyn, NY, son of Earl Connor and Catherine Moran.  He received a Bachelor's degree from Manhattan College in 1966, and continued his education at the University of Chicago School of Business.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era, earning among...

Jeanne Marie (Chagnon) Mangino passed away on May 11, 2020 at The Glastonbury Health Care Center, from this awful Covid-19 Virus. Jeanne Marie was born on February 2, 1926 in New Britain, CT to the late Alfred Chagnon & Mary (Hayes) Chagnon. Jeanne’s father Alfred received The Purple Heart medal for extreme valor as demonstrated during; “The Battle of the Bulge” during World War I. Jeanne is predeceased by her loving husband Bill who passed away on October 29, 2018....

Joseph G. Philippon, 96, of Manchester, CT and formerly of Hartford, beloved husband for 59 years of the late Whilomena L. Philippon, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020. He was born October 28, 1923 in Quebec, son of Alexcina Gagne and Odias Philippon. Mr. Philippon was a WWII U.S. Navy veteran. A resident of Manchester since 1972, he was a member of the Manchester Country Club, St. Teresa (Bridget) Parish and the Manchester Senior Center. Mr. Philippon retired from Sheet Metal Union Local 40....

Mae T. Roser, 92, of Manchester, CT, passed away May 3, 2020 from the Covid-19 virus. She was born March 8, 1928 at Manchester Hospital to parents Thomas Murdock and Pearl Swyden. Mae was very selfless in many ways. As someone who had a deep love of children, she took in foster children and participated in numerous summer “Fresh Air Kids” from the Bronx to the delight of her children, with some of the children forging lifelong relationships with the family. Additionally, she...