Obituary Listing

Feb 18, 2024

Frank Sousa, 53, of Hartford, CT passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024 at home. Frank was born in Hartford and was the son of Maria (Falcao) Sousa and the late Anthony A. Sousa.

Frank is survived by his son Danny Nieves of Hartford, CT, his mother Maria F. Sousa of Hartford, CT, two brothers Michael Sousa and...

Feb 16, 2024

Gladys K. Valenzuela, 45, of Farmington, beloved wife of Mark Vieira, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024 at UConn John Dempsey Hospital, Farmington. She was born in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, daughter of Abraham Valenzuela and Marie Collazo.

Gladys was very compassionate, straightforward, full of energy, and free spirited. She was a loving mother , daughter, sister...

Feb 13, 2024

Jesusa Benitez Arroyo, 86, of Hartford, CT passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at St. Francis Hospital. Jesusa, born in Gurabo, Puerto Rico, was the wife of the late Flor Benitez and the daughter of the late Jesus and Juana (Diaz) Arroyo.

Jesusa, better known as Susa, is survived by her son Carlos Benitez of...

Feb 12, 2024

Dorothy A. Bieszad, 90, of Wethersfield, CT, passed away Monday, February 12,

2024 at her home. Dorothy was born in Hartford, CT, and was the daughter of the late

Andrew J. and Esther (Gliniak) Bieszad.

Dorothy is survived by her sister, Jean M. Bieszad of Wethersfield.

A funeral service will be...

Feb 7, 2024

Germaine M. Chartier, 91, of West Hartford, CT beloved wife of the late Philip Chartier to whom she was married for sixty-four years, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at St. Francis Hospital. Germaine was born in Berlin, NH and was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Rita (Roy) Marchand.

Germaine is survived by her son...

Feb 6, 2024

Jose A. Carrero, III, 66, of Hartford, CT passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at home. Jose was born in Anasco, PR and was the son of the late Jose A and Carmen (Aquino) Carrero. Jose better known as Nito was an avid Sports fan with his favorite team being the N.Y. Yankees. In his day he...

Feb 6, 2024

Bozena W. Pichardo, 55 of Newington, CT beloved wife of Juan Pichardo passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at home. Bozena was born in Poland and was the daughter of Jadwiga (Wosko) Wasyl and the late Jozef Wasyl.

Bozena is survived by her husband Juan Pichardo whom she was married to for twenty-eight years and her two...

Jan 27, 2024

Manuel M. Teixeira, 96, of Hartford, CT went to the Lord on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Born in Paranhos Da Beira, Portugal, son of the late Francisco and Esperanca (de Jesus), Teixeira. Manuel had followed his father to Connecticut. He worked here for a short time before going back to Portugal to marry the love of his life. They...

Jan 23, 2024

Calling hours Friday 2/2 -  10am - 12pm at Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home

Service: Friday 2/2 -  12pm at Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home

Burial: Cedar Hill Cemetery - Hartford

Jan 20, 2024

Lydia Ramos of Wethersfield, a pillar of love and light, passed away on January 20, 2024, at the age of 94. Born on April 1, 1929, in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, Lydia leaves behind a legacy that will forever be cherished by those fortunate enough to have known and loved her.

Lydia was a woman of many talents...

Jan 17, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nikolaos Dimitrios Aivaliotis, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend on January 17, 2024, at the age of 77. He died at Manchester Memorial Hospital after battling various illnesses that spanned decades; including a bout of leukemia in the 1980's and relapses in the 1990's. His...

Jan 17, 2024

Aida Luz Pagan, 76, of Newington, CT passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2023 at Hartford Hospital. Aida was born in Comerio, PR and was the daughter of the late Manuel and Germina (Hernandez) Rivera.

Aida is survived by her children Jesus, Jose, Diane, Marilyn and two sons-in-law Edwin and John. Her four grandchildren Jovany, Justin, Natalie and...

Jan 12, 2024

James G. Ellis, 86 of West Hartford, CT, passed away peacefully in Durham, NC on Friday, January 12, 2024, where he resided for the last three years of his life. Jim was born in Brooklyn, NY and was the son of the late George J. and Marina (Drivas) Ellis.

Jim is predeceased by his loving wife, Evanthia...

Jan 6, 2024

Our beloved Anna (Sosa) Cormier, age 63, resident of Southington, CT beloved wife of the late Norman Cormier was called  by our Heavenly Father on January 6, 2024. Anna was born in Austin, Texas and was the daughter of the late Bentura and Antonia (Laybas) Sosa, Jr.  Anna loved the beach, fishing, playing Mexican train dominoes, traveling, seeing and...

Jan 6, 2024

Paraskevi "Vivian" Nisyrios - Kavroudakis, 57, of Newington, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 6, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Rhodes, Greece on February 3rd, 1966; the youngest child and only daughter of Pandelis and Anastasia Nisyrios. Vivian is predeceased by her parents and her youngest son, Emmanuel Kavroudakis.

Vivian's...

Dec 22, 2023

Ronald "Ronny" Torres, Sr., 78, of Key Largo, Florida and Newington passed away on Friday, December 22 in the Florida Keys with me, his daughter Tanya Okumura, by his side.

My Dad was a loving and beloved son, father, brother, and grandfather. He and I had a special father/daughter bond and friendship. He leaves me behind; as...

Dec 21, 2023

Larry Tyler, 76, beloved husband of Erma Santos passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023 at home. Larry was born in Salley, South Carolina and was the son of the late John and Katherine (Edwards) Tyler, Sr. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army.

Larry is survived by his 4 brothers, Louis, Carnell, Willie James and...

Dec 18, 2023

Carmelo Serrantino, 63, of Wolcott, CT beloved husband of Anita (Giordano) Serrantino passed away, Monday, December 18, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital. Carmelo was born on October 6, 1960 in Floridia, Syracuse Sicily, Italy. He was the son of Carmela (Mudano) and the late Salvatore Serrantino.

Carmelo is survived by his two brothers Emanuel and his wife...

Dec 16, 2023

Emanuel (Manny) Klementon, 81 of Newington, CT, beloved husband of Marie (Paindiris) Klementon, passed away peacefully at home on December 16, 2023. He was born in Rhodes, Greece, in the village of Gennadi, son of the late Klemes and Irene (Tsakiris) Klementon and immigrated to this country in 1949.

Manny lived a life of service – service...

Dec 3, 2023

Juana C. Serrano, 93, of Hartford, CT beloved wife of the late Luis Serrano, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 at home. Juana was born in Cidra, Puerto Rico and was the daughter of the late Concepcion and Josefa (Garcia) Clavijo.

Juana is survived by her eleven children, Efrain, Jesus, Greg, Tomas, Juan, Natividad, Ramon, Geraldo, Maria...