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Marisol Gonzalez

Marisol Gonzalez

Oct 6, 2019

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John V. Iuliano

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Christopher Lloyd Henry

Christopher Lloyd Henry

Jul 25, 2019

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...

Jose Antonio Rivas

Jose Antonio Rivas

Jul 18, 2019

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...

Belle B Zucker

Belle B Zucker

Jul 9, 2019

Belle Baron Zucker passed away peacefully at age 96 years old at the Hebrew Center for Health and Rehabilitation in West Hartford, CT surrounded by her family. Belle was born April 10, 1923 in Brooklyn, New York to Hyman and Ida Baron. She graduated from Brown's Business College after finishing high school. She met Max her beloved late husband of...

Sharif Hicks

Sharif Hicks

Jul 1, 2019

Sharif S Hicks of Moosup Connecticut passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019. She was born on July 29, 1970 in Providence Rhode. She was the daughter of the late Frank Donia and Nora Mello. She is survived by her children she held so dear to her heart, Joel Cavanagh, Savannah Crum, Anthony Hicks, Alexia Freitas, Thomas Rodgers, and Grandson...

Oscar J. Forand

Oscar J. Forand

Jun 27, 2019

Oscar J. Forand, 87, of Manchester, beloved husband to the late Beverly J. Forand, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at home, with his family by his side. Oscar was born in Norwich on October 16, 1931 to the late Oscar and Mary (Zashut) Forand. Oscar was quite the family man. Continuously looking out and caring for them....

Rosalie "Lee" Whitesell

Rosalie "Lee" Whitesell

Jun 4, 2019

Rosalie "Lee" (Troge) Whitesell passed away peacefully at Rockville General Hospital, on June 4, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was the widow of Chadwick Whitesell, and the mother of seven children, eighteen grandchildren, and fourteen great grandchildren. Lee was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. to Mae (Dineen) Brown and Henry R. Troge. She grew up in St. Albans, N.Y. and...

Rosalie Theresa Whitesell

Rosalie Theresa Whitesell

Jun 4, 2019

Rosalie ""Lee"" (Troge) Whitesell passed away peacefully at Rockville General Hospital, on June 4, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was the widow of Chadwick Whitesell, and the mother of seven children, eighteen grandchildren, and fourteen great grandchildren. Lee was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. to Mae (Dineen) Brown and Henry R. Troge. She grew up in St. Albans, N.Y. and...

Eugene R. Montany

Eugene R. Montany

May 10, 2019

Eugene R. "Gene" Montany, 92, of Manchester and East Orleans (Cape Cod), Massachusetts, died peacefully at home in Manchester on Friday, May 10, 2019. He was born in Malone, New York, June 14, 1926, the son of Eugene Augustus and Irene (Chellis) Montany. The family moved to Chester, Vermont, when he was 1 year old. After graduating from Chester High...

Larry J. Pouliot

Larry J. Pouliot

May 8, 2019

Larry J. Pouliot, 93, of Manchester, beloved husband of the late Cathy Pouliot died peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. He was born on September 27, 1925 in Lewiston, Maine son of the late Arthur and Lea (Dennis) Pouliot. Larry was a veteran of the US. Navy. He was employed by the East Hartford Board of Education for...

David "Ducky" Knofla

David "Ducky" Knofla

Apr 26, 2019

David "Ducky" Knofla, 58, of Manchester, beloved husband of 17 years of Tanja (Mazurek) Knofla died on Friday, April 26, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born on January 23, 1961 in Manchester, one of five children of the late Donald and L. Audrey (Waddell) Knofla. David was raised in Manchester, attended local schools and had been a lifelong...

Nora A. Mello

Nora A. Mello

Apr 19, 2019

Nora A Mello 71, of Moosup, Connecticut passed away peacefully in her home, with her family by her side, on Friday April 19, 2019. She was born in Providence, Rhode Island, on September 15, 1947 and was the daughter of the late Bernard Lucia and Nora Robichaud. A devoted mother, she is survived by her children: Cathy Parks, Kenneth Lucia,...

Walter F. ""Walt"" Gutzmer

Walter F. ""Walt"" Gutzmer

Apr 8, 2019

Walter Frederick Gutzmer, 99, of Manchester, husband of the late Elena "Helen" (Accornero) Gutzmer passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2019. He was born in Willimantic and spent his early years in Coventry, but resided most of his life in Manchester. He was the son of the late Richard and Aldea (Pimpare) Gutzmer and was predeceased by siblings Lawrence...

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