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Hector Lugo
Jan 17, 2020
Hector "Pito" Luis Lugo, 61, of Manchester, Connecticut, son of Genoveva Quiñones and Neftali Lugo, loving husband of Maricely Ramirez, passed away on January 17, 2020 in his sleep, after a long battle with stage four cancer. He is survived by his 12 children and their partners, Natalie and Rodney, Leesandro and Danielle, Yashira and Cliff, Jeffrey and Vanessa, Grisel...
Mildred Hawley
Jan 3, 2020
Mildred "Millie" Hawley, 91, resident of Coventry, CT passed away peacefully after a long, blessed life and a brief battle with cancer on January 3, 2020, in her home surrounded by devoted family and friends. She was born in Leverett, MA on October 3, 1928, to parents Joseph and Tillie Kuzmeski. Mildred's primary life's treasure has always been her family....
Penny N. Levine
Dec 29, 2019
Penny Noelle Levine, 53, passed away December 29, 2019 at Hartford Hospital surrounded by her family. Penny was born November 22, 1966 to parents Harold and the late Annette (Rooda) Levine. She was a lifelong resident of Vernon, Connecticut. Penny loved staying fit and spending time with her many friends. Penny is survived by her sons Joshua Wagner and Aaron...
Michael J Savacheck
Dec 11, 2019
Michael Savacheck, 77, of Manchester, CT passed away December 11, 2019. He was born on September 22, 1942 to parents Michael and Anne Savacheck in Holyoke, MA. Michael attended Mt. St. Charles Academy in Rhode Island and then attended St. Edward University in Austin, TX. Michael was a veteran, having served his country in United States Air Force during the...
Judi Lyon
Dec 2, 2019
Judi Lynn Lyon, 55, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2019 at Manchester Hospital in Manchester, CT after a short illness.  Judi was born July 21st, 1964 in Scotia New York to Alan and Barbara Kephart.   She was a 1982 graduate of Scotia Glenville Senior High School.   Judi married David Lyon on August 9th, 1986 and raised three sons.  ...
Thomas (Tommy) Motyl
Nov 25, 2019
Thomas (Tommy) Matthew Motyl, Jr., 28, of Coventry, CT passed away on November 25, 2019. Born in Manchester, CT he graduated from Howell Cheney Technical High School and became an expert welder. Tommy was an incredible athlete - a scratch golfer who also played competitive travel hockey. He loved skateboarding and snowboarding, and his most cherished pastimes were fishing with...
Sidney B. Cushman, Jr.
Nov 17, 2019
Sidney B. Cushman Jr, 92, was called home on Sunday, November 17th to join his parents, Sidney B. Cushman Sr and Elsie (Tracy) Cushman, and his youngest son, Dr. Kent E. Cushman. A lifelong resident of Manchester, Sidney retired from the Town, but he was first and foremost a farmer. He worked on his family's Parker St. farm all his...
Scott Thresher
Nov 17, 2019
Scott B. Thresher, 66, of Bolton, passed away Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, at home. He was born Nov. 9, 1953, in Manchester and raised in the Buckland section of town, which he proudly called his childhood home. His parents, Mervin and Elizabeth (Burnham) Thresher, predeceased him. Scott graduated from Manchester Community College with an associate's degree in 1990 and worked...
Judith Ann Hesselbach
Nov 13, 2019
Judith (Judy) A. Hesselbach, 82, of Manchester, CT passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Born March 23, 1937 she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Gladys (Maguire) Meyer. Judy spent her last day at home in her own bed surrounded by her entire loving family. At her side was her daughter Heidi Darling, son Robert Hesselbach...
Glenn Tuttle
Nov 9, 2019
Glenn Tuttle, 63, formerly of Vernon, CT and currently of Waynesville, GA passed away peacefully alongside his children and loved ones on November 9, 2019. Born on March 16, 1956, Glenn is survived by his father, James B. Tuttle Sr. of Vernon, CT; his two children, Daniel Hills and wife Christine of Las Vegas, NV, and Nicole (Tuttle) Noble of...
John V. Iuliano
Sep 16, 2019
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...
Doris Luetjen
Sep 1, 2019
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...
Joseph Arsenault
Aug 31, 2019
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...
Brandon Joseph Nowamakbe Efianayi
Aug 19, 2019
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...
Robert E. Emrick
Aug 5, 2019
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...
Rita Marie Desjardins
Aug 3, 2019
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...
Ellen E. Putira
Jul 27, 2019
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...
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