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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Albert R. Patch
Mar 25, 2019
Albert R. Patch, 89, of Andover, beloved husband of 54 years of the late Barbara Ann (Turkington) Patch passed away at home on Monday, March 25, 2019. He was born on September 16, 1929 in Hartsboro, VT son of the late Albert J. and Alice (Jackson) Patch. Al was a veteran of the US. Army proudly serving his country during...
Valdeko Kangro
Mar 23, 2019
Rev. Valdeko Kangro (102) of Andover CT, passed away in his home on Saturday, March 23, 2019.  He will be greatly missed by the Estonian Ev. Lutheran Church Community, that was his family. His productive 102 years have taken him to many countries and churches for services. His biographical notes include some of the following. Born on August 8, 1916,...
Bernice ""Ruby"" Pastula
Mar 18, 2019
Bernice "Ruby" (Rubacha) Pastula, 98, of Waterford, formerly of Manchester, loving wife of the late Anthony Pastula passed away peacefully on Monday, March 18, 2019. She was born on May 17, 1920 in Manchester, daughter of the late Matthew and Helen (Vincek) Rubacha. Ruby was employed with Pratt & Whitney Aircraft for 30 years until her retirement. She was a...
Edith J. Laws
Feb 9, 2019
Edith Jeanette (Anderson) Laws, 89, of Coventry, beloved wife to the late Wallace West Laws Sr., passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019. Edith was born in Hartford on January 31, 1930 to the late Eric and Alice (Johnson) Anderson. Edith was a very kind, sweet, warm-hearted individual. She accepted everyone with open arms. Family was very important to Edith. She...
William J Lucas Sr.
Feb 6, 2019
William J. Lucas Sr., 68, of Manchester, husband to Michele (Bidwell), passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019. He was born in Hartford on July 2, 1950, to David and Filomena (Altamura) Lucas. Bill grew up in Hartford, attended local schools and was a graduate of Bulkeley High School, Class of 1970. In 1989, he moved to Manchester where he resided...
Eugene Spiegel
Feb 5, 2019
Eugene Spiegel, 77, of Manchester, CT passed away February 5, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born September 16, 1941 to parents Harry and Dorothy (Frankel) Spiegel in Brooklyn, NY. Eugene received his undergraduate degree from Brooklyn College, before receiving a PhD in mathematics from MIT at a very young age. He taught at the California Institute of Technology...
Dorothea ""Dottie"" M. Ritzen
Feb 2, 2019
Dorothea M. "Dottie" Ritzen, 92, of Vernon, beloved wife of the late Curt D. Ritzen died peacefully on Saturday, February 2, 2019 with her family at her side. She was born on January 31, 1927 in Providence, RI., daughter of the late Norman and Dorothy Gervais. Prior to retiring, Dottie was employed as a secretary for over ten years with...
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