Obituary Listing

Sep 9, 2022

Valeriu Mircea Emilian, 63, of Wethersfield, husband of Elena (Urdriste) Emilian, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 9, 2022. He was born in Bucharest, Romania, son of the late Aureliu Emilian and Sofia Gheorghe. He immigrated to the US with his family in 1990.

Vava, as he was known to his family and friends was an avid...

Sep 6, 2022

Ann R. (DiBella) Roark, 89, of Wethersfield, beloved wife of the late Thomas E. Roark, III, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022. She was born in Hartford, daughter of the late Michael and Fannie (D'Alessio) DiBella, and had lived in Wethersfield and Florida. Prior to her retirement, Ann worked for the State of CT Motor Vehicle Dept. for many...

Sep 4, 2022

James Rico, 57, of East Hartford, CT passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022, at Hartford Hospital. James was born in Florida, Colombia and was the son of Gladys Soto and the late Marcos Rico.

James is survived by his two sons James Rico, Jr. of Stamford, CT, Giovanni Rico of Hartford, CT, his three daughters Viviana C....

Sep 3, 2022

Anastasia "Tsambika" Petrides, 73, of East Hartford, CT, beloved wife of James Petrides, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022. Anastasia was born in Rhodes, Greece and was the daughter of the late Sam and Irene (Koufalakis) Tsanias.

Anastasia was a graduate of East Hartford High School and worked for Cigna and Aetna for 40 years. Her greatest...

Sep 2, 2022

Maria Trienis, 89, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt of Hartford, CT passed away on Friday, September 2. Maria was born in Laerma, Rhodes, Greece; the daughter of the late John and Georgia (Antonarakis) Kattousis. With her new husband she immigrated to the United States in 1952, settling in Hartford, CT where they raised their family.

As...

Aug 28, 2022

Conrad Cormier, 93 (1929-2022) of Farmington CT, formerly of East Hartford CT, died peacefully of natural causes on Sunday August 28, 2022 at John Dempsey Hospital. He is predeceased by his beloved wife Virginia Cormier nee Cirilli with whom he renewed wedding vows in 2018 after 72 years of marriage. Conrad is survived by daughter Gail Cormier of Burlington...

Aug 24, 2022

Hector L. Robles, 51, of Hartford, CT. passed away, Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Hartford Hospital. He was battling cancer, and diagnosed with Glioblastoma in April 6, 2022. He was born in Hartford, son of Hector Rivera (Pipe), and Maria Robles Rodriguez ( Cruzita). Hector attended Hartford Public Schools, and graduated in 1991, from Bulkeley High School. He obtained...

Aug 22, 2022

Stephanie (Wolk) Branciforte, 91, of Wethersfield, CT went to be with her heavenly father on August 22, 2022. She was proceeded in death by her beloved husband Salvatore "Bert" J. Branciforte. Stephanie was born in Wallingford to the late Mike and Mary (Krol) Wolk, she was proceeded in death by her brothers Julius, Michael, Joseph, Dr. Walter Wolk, and...

Aug 20, 2022

Anibal Rivera, 80, of West Hartford, CT, beloved husband of Carmen (Pagan) Rivera passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Hartford Hospital. Anibal was born in Yauco, Puerto Rico and was the son of the late Angel Rivera and Cruz Arroyo. Anibal came to the United States in 1959 from Yauco, Puerto Rico.  He worked as a Harvestor for...

Aug 20, 2022

It is with deep sadness the family of Kaliope (Kal) Lesinski shares the passing of their beloved mother, Grammy, sister, aunt, and special friend. Born in Hartford, CT on 8/27/1939 to the late Helen and Stalios Karangekis, Kal graduated from Hartford High School and lived in the Greater Hartford area her entire life residing in Portland, Wethersfield, and Rocky...

Aug 12, 2022

Dr. George James Paul, of East Hartford, CT fell asleep in the Lord peacefully at his home on Friday, August 12. He was 103 years of age. Dr. Paul was born in Clinton, Massachusetts, to his parents, the late James and Anastasia (Relias) Paul, where he graduated from Clinton High School in 1936.  He was a Veteran of World...

Aug 6, 2022

Maria D. Torres, 71, of Hartford passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022, at her home with her loved ones. She was born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Mariano Torres, Jr., and Candida Torres-Morales

Maria spent many years working at Vulcan Industries as a manufacturer.  She was a strong intelligent woman that would do anything...

Aug 2, 2022

Roosewelt Orbe Jr., 39, passed away on August 2, 2022. Roose ascended to heaven with "Papa Lindo" (as he lovingly referred to Jesus), surrounded by family. He is survived by his sons Roosevelt, Freddy, and  J'Roose; their mother Jackie; his parents Roosewelt Sr. & Yolanda (Gaby); his sister Lizzette; niece Jeilani, and a host of family and friends, including...

Aug 1, 2022

Eleonora Alla Grin passed peacefully Monday, August 1, 2022. Born in Poland on November 30, 1938, Eleonora was one of two children of the late Jacob and Irene Suwalow. She was the wife of Walter Grin for 62 years. Eleonora experienced a tumultuous childhood in Europe during World War II, and emigrated to New York City with her late...

Jul 29, 2022

Ricardo "Chito" Rodriguez, 72, of Hartford, CT was called home after an arduous battle with cancer. He passed surrounded by his loving family Friday, July 29, 2022. Chito was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. He graduated from Hartford Public High School. Chito worked as a printer for the Hartford Chamber of Commerce for most of his life. Everyone...

Jul 25, 2022

Gilman J. Michaud, 86, of Hartford, CT better known as "Gil" passed away Friday, July 22, 2022. Gil was born in Stockholm, ME and was the son of the late Emile and Cora (Bourgoin) Michaud. His schooling was in Houlton, ME. Then he served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S. Chilton ApA 38 out of...

Jul 22, 2022

Stergos Kyprillis, 71, of East Hartford, CT beloved husband of Theodora Mitsoulis passed away Friday, July 22, 2022 at Hartford Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. Stergos was born in Rhodes, Greece.

Stergos is survived by his son Giannis Kyprillis (Stasi), his three daughters, Maria Kyprillis (Kostas), Rena Kyprillis and Despina Kyprillis, his grandchildren and great grandchildren....

Jul 22, 2022

Thomas Joseph Fitzpatrick, 86, of Hartford, CT passed away Friday, July 22, 2022. Tom was born in Hartford CT on October 7, 1935 to the late Joseph and Marie (Smith) Fitzpatrick. As a young man, Tom joined and worked at the Trappist Monastery in Spencer, MA. Proud to be a Marine, he served from 1953-1957, mainly keeping the Panama...

Jul 19, 2022

Stavros "Steve" Manousos, 94, of Wethersfield & Stonington, CT passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022.  He was born in Rhodes, Greece, son of the late Triantafyllia (Mitsouli) & Stathis Manousos.  He forged his way, not only for himself, but for his family in Greece and for the family he built in the United States.  He immigrated to the...

Jul 17, 2022

Evelyn P. Dabros, 88, of Wethersfield, died Sunday, July 17, 2022 at Hartford Hospital.  She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 50 years, Henry J. Dabros. Evelyn was born in New York, NY daughter of the late Albert and Mae (Crimmins) Plympton. She worked at Society for Savings, was an elementary school teacher in Hartford, and co-owned Paperback...