Obituary Listing

Jun 18, 2024

Brother Andre J. Hamel, M.S., born Arthur Henry Hamel, 86, a Missionary of Our Lady of La Salette, died June 18, 2024 at La Salette Hartford House in Hartford, CT.  He was born May 31, 1938 in Boston, MA, son of the late Armand Andrew and Genevieve Mary (Norton) Hamel.  He attended grammar school in Dorchester, MA and Cathedral...

Jun 13, 2024

Thomas F. Coffey, 83, of Wethersfield, CT beloved husband of Shirley (Martin) Coffey passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at home in his wife's arms and surrounded by his family. Tom was born in Hartford, CT on October 30, 1940 and was the son of Joseph and Rose (Sposito) Coffey. He leaves his brother Joseph, and predeceased...

Jun 5, 2024

Ruben Yllescas, 72, of Hartford, CT passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Hartford Hospital. Ruben was born in Peru and was the son of the late Felix and Hilda (Dominguez) Yllescas. In Ruben's earlier years he traveled all over the world and loved to explore new areas. Always an active father, grandfather, sibling and friend that would support...

Jun 1, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Christian Omar Martínez on June 1st, 2024. Christian was born on September 24th, 1988 in Gurabo, Puerto Rico to his loving parents Carmelo and Melissa Martínez. Christian was a devoted father to his children Ezequiel ángel, Faraón Gabriel, and Noelani Amores Martínez. He was a wonderful boyfriend to...

Jun 1, 2024

Beloved mother and Nonna, Santa Giannone Miano, 78, of Windsor, CT passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024. One of seven children, she was born in Palazzolo Acreide, Provincia di Siracusa, Italy on October 13, 1945 and was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Filomena (Funello) Giannone. Affectionately known as Dina, she immigrated to the U.S. with her...

May 31, 2024

Manuela A. "Nellie" Morales, 83, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024 after a long illness at her earthly home in East Hartford, CT,  surrounded by family members.  Manuela was born in Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico and was raised in Rio Piedras. Manuela met her husband, Juan in Comerio, PR and moved to Hartford to raise their family. A...

May 29, 2024

Micah C. Allen, 11, of Hartford, CT passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at CT Childrens Medical Center. Micah was born in Hartford and was the son of Neville and Marilyn (Furze) Allen.

Micah is survived by his parents Neville and Marilyn Allen, his siblings Rebecca, Jared, Nathan, Ricardo, Julius and Terique, his grandmothers Beulah Garrick and...

May 28, 2024

Maria M. Reyes, 71, of Wethersfield, CT passed away, Tuesday May 28, 2024 at Hartford Hospital. Maria was born in Utuado, PR and was the daughter of the late Justino and Ventura (Castro) Collazo. She loved watching telenovelas, favorite food Mexican, music Los Tigres Del Norte, flowers roses all colors but mostly red and white. Loved feeding wild birds...

May 27, 2024

Teresa Giacchi Ciarcia, 89, peacefully departed from her earthly home in Glastonbury surrounded by her 3 daughters on Monday, May 27, 2024. Born in Vittoria, Sicily, on August 24, 1934 she was the first born to Gianni Battista Giacchi and Giovanna Spadaro Giacchi. After getting married to Emanuele Ciarcia in 1951 and having three young daughters she went on...

May 19, 2024

Custode "Dino" G. LaRosa, 85, of Hartford, CT beloved husband of Angela (Coco) LaRosa passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024, at home. Dino was born in Priolo, Sicily and was the son of the late Luciano and Paola (Cucinotta) LaRosa.

In 1957 he immigrated to Toronto, Canada where he lived until the early sixties when he settled...

May 17, 2024

Eugenia Lastra-Amado, 96, of Hartford, CT passed away Friday, May 17, 2024 at St. Francis Hospital. Eugenia was born in Ocros, Peru and was the daughter of the late Bernadino and Candelaria (Chavez) Lastra.

Eugenia is survived by her children Felix A. Amado, Jason A. Amado, Maria Roxana Amado and Nilda E. Amado.

Funeral service...

May 17, 2024

Kathleen R. Lombardi, (Kitty) 104, of Rocky Hill, CT, beloved wife of the late Dominick R. Lombardi owner of Lombardi Auto body of West Hartford. They were longtime residents of Kelsey street in Hartford. Kathleen passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday, May 17, 2024 at home. She was born in Presque Isle, ME and was the daughter of...

May 14, 2024

Carmela Serrantino, 84, of Hartford, CT beloved wife of the late Salvatore Serrantino passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at Hartford Hospital. Carmela was born in Floridia, Province of Siracusa, Sicily and was the daughter of the late Raffaele and Marianna (Guardo) Mudano.

Carmela and her husband moved from Italy to America in 1971 with their sons....

May 10, 2024

José Moniz Almada 73, of Vernon, CT beloved husband of Maria Angelina (Sousa) Almada, passed away at home Friday, May 10, 2024, surrounded by his family. Jose was born in Santa Maria, Azores Portugal, son of the late Mariano Almada and Eugenia Luzia Cabral. He immigrated to the United States in 1972 and established his new life in Hartford...

May 8, 2024

Keith W. Griswold, 51, of East Hampton, CT passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Hartford Hospital. Keith was born in Hartford and was the son of William and Susan (Coia) Griswold. Keith had a passion for playing and listening to music and found solitude in his guitars. Over the years he had spent time jamming with his friends...

Apr 24, 2024

Georgia Varlas, 88, of Glastonbury, CT beloved wife of the late Theodore Varlas passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at home. Georgia was born in Mystras-Sparta, Greece in 1936 and was the daughter of the late Demosthenes and Panayiota (Trougakos) Tsouvalis. She graduated high school in Sparta and began her higher educational studies in...

Apr 24, 2024

Brother Edmund A. Normantowicz, 76 , a Missionary of Our Lady of La Salette, died April 24, 2024  at Hartford House in Hartford, Connecticut.  He was born November 20, 1947 in Westfield, Massachusetts, son of the late Edmund and Elaine (Fox) Normantowicz, Sr.  He entered the Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette Novitiate in Ipswich, MA on March...

Apr 24, 2024

Elsie Brous, 101, of Farmington, CT passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at home. Elsie was born on April 2, 1923, in Catskill, upstate New York, the daughter of the late James Metsopulos and Olga (Theodore) Metsopulos. Elsie was a graduate with high honors from John Adams High School in Ozone Park, Long Island, New York in the class...

Apr 21, 2024

Geraldine M. Noonan, 77, of Southington, CT passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024 at the Hospital of Central CT @ New Britain General. Geraldine was born in Hartford, CT and was the daughter of the late Chester and Sophie (Zukowski) Zebrowski. Before retiring, Geri worked at several area churches in various secretarial and office manager roles. She loved working...

Apr 19, 2024

Ramon Valentin Duran, 79, of Hartford, CT passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 at home. Ramon was born in Las Marias, PR and was the son of the late Emiliano and Maria (Torres) Valentin. Ramon was a good father, stepfather, grandfather, uncle and a friend. He was also a Yankees fan. He work very hard and always took care...