Obituary Listing

Sep 9, 2018

Maria Rosario Silva, 98, of Wethersfield, beloved widow of Fernando Silva, died on Sunday, September 9th, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center.  She was born in Reguengo, Do Fetal, Portugal and had lived in Wethersfield for over 50 years.  Prior to her retirement, Maria worked for Arrow, Hart & Hegeman , for many years.  Maria...

Aug 28, 2018

Lance Corporal, Roger E. Davis, 70, of Manchester, passed away on August 28, 2018. He was born on August 27, 1948 in St. Johnsbury, VT, and was raised in Hartford and attended Hartford schools. He graduated from Hartford Public High School in 1966. Upon graduation, he entered the Marine Corps and served in Vietnam. Roger shared his love of...

Aug 22, 2018

Rafael A. Martinez "Popo", 61, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, passed away unexpectedly in Hartford Hospital, on August 22, 2018.  Born in Havana, Cuba, he was the son of Estrella (Hernandez) Martinez and the late Rafael E. Martinez.  Rafael worked as a master electrician for the city of Hartford.  He loved his family and living the simple life.   He...

Aug 19, 2018

Georgia Markopoulos, 81, of Wethersfield, passed away on August 19, 2018. She was born in Pyrgos, Greece on October 12, 1936. Georgia leaves behind her daughter Dionisia Markopoulos of Wethersfield, her son Fotis Markopoulos of Manchester and her two grandchildren Jayda and Petros. She was predeceased by her husband Petros Markopoulos. The funeral service will be on Thursday, August 23,...

Aug 10, 2018

Eileen Marie Kelly, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, godmother, cousin, niece, and friend was called home to our Lord on Friday, August 10, 2018.  Born to Kathleen Mack Kelly of Cromwell and Bruce Kelly of Madison on June 27, 1973, Eileen attended Saint John School, Mercy High School, and Marist College.

Eileen is survived by her loving parents...

Aug 3, 2018

Josephine H. Vitkus, age 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 3, 2018.  She was born to the late John and Josephine (Panioto) Tassone on January 20, 1928, in Hartford, CT.  Josephine was predeceased by her beloved husband, Joseph P. Vitkus.  Together, they had six daughters who are blessed to honor her. She leaves: Cindy & Ed Scotton, Lauren...

Aug 2, 2018

Reverend Alan B. McGuirk , M.S. , 88, a Missionary of Our Lady of La Salette, 85 New Park Avenue, Hartford, died August 2, 2018 at St. Mary Home in West Hartford, CT.  He was born August 19, 1929 in Fitchburg, MA, son of the late M. Thomas and Lillian (Gelinas) McGuirk.  He attended St....

Jul 29, 2018

Concetta "Tina" (Rossi) Mingo, 92, of Wethersfield and Rocky Hill, died Sunday, July 29, 2018. She was born on August 18, 1925 in Hartford and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elena (Santinella) Rossi.

Tina was a loving and generous woman who was the heart of her family and a dear friend to many. Over...

Jul 22, 2018

Ravin Rampertab, 27, of Hartford, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018.  Born in West Bank Demerara, Guyana, he is the son of Doodnauth and Bebi (Hamid) Rampertab.  Funeral services will be on Friday, July 27, 8:00 - 11:30AM, at the Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield.  Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday,...

Jul 20, 2018

Demetra N. Avdoulos, 89, of Glastonbury, passed away on July 20, 2018.  Born in Fitchburg, MA, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Antonia (Ladas) Nikitas.  Demetra worked as a secretary in the school system.  She enjoyed volunteering at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Hartford where she was a communicant.  She was part of the Daughters...

Jul 14, 2018

Virginia "Vig" (Longo) Veillette, 86, of Marlborough, CT, passed away peacefully on the Saturday evening of July 14, 2018, from complications of diabetes, surrounded by her immediate family.  Over the years, Vig impacted many lives through her work in the Hartford school system and her volunteerism.  She served as president of Batchelder School Association and was a girl scout...

Jul 3, 2018

Attilio Coco, 77, of Hartford, passed away on July 3, 2018.  Born in Floridia, Italy, he was the son of the late Giovanni and Maria (Tarantello) Coco.  Attilio worked as a mason in construction work and was a union member.  He also was a member of the Italian American Star Club.  Attilio is survived by his sister Angela LaRosa...

Jul 2, 2018

The family of Michael B. Schub sadly announces his passing on July 2, 2018.  Michael received his PhD from U Cal, Berkeley, and was retired from Trinity College in Hartford, CT as a professor of Arabic.  He also taught at Cornell and Yale Universities.  He is survived by his daughter Naomi Schub of Sydney, Australia and his son Zachary...

Jul 2, 2018

Harry Geerts, 88, of Southington, passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018.  He was originally from Hartford and more recently of Rocky Hill, Berlin and then Southington.  Harry leaves behind his wife Betty, his daughter Sandy and son Michael, three granddaughters: Irisa Hester,Kristen Kosco and Skye Strauss, as well as two great-granddaughters Brynn & Gianna, and his sister Mary....

Jun 29, 2018

Ruth H. (Yusaitis) Rumley, of Wethersfield, died on Friday, June 29 at the age of 91.  She was born in Naugatuck, daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Norris) Yusaitis, and had lived in Wethersfield for 50 years.   She was predeceased by her husband, John Rumley.   She graduated from nursing school in 1947 and, in 1950, became a Certified...

Jun 28, 2018

Gilda L. Gimmartino, 60, passed away on June 28th, 2018 at St. Mary's Home in West Hartford.  Born in Hartford, CT.  She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Gloria (David) Gimmartino.  Gilda graduated from Bulkeley High School.  Her great sense of humor and infectious, contagious laughter will be remembered by all.  Gilda is survived by her two...

Jun 25, 2018

James C. Sanders 71, devoted husband of Rebecca, loving and patient father of Amanda, took his final breath peacefully at his lifelong home in Wethersfield, in his own comfortable bed on June 25, 2018. James was born in Hartford, CT on November 25, 1946. He was predeceased by his parents Alice (Brown) Sanders and Frederick J. Sanders, Sr.  In...

Jun 25, 2018

Beloved son, brother, husband, father, uncle and grandfather, Louis Carl Fehrenbach of South Windsor, formerly of Wethersfield peacefully passed into the arms of our Lord on Monday, June 25, 2018 at the age of 88 with his family by his side. Lou was born on November 22, 1929 in New Haven, CT to the late Ludwig and Helen (Glass) Fehrenbach....

Jun 24, 2018

Alexander Nepor, 90 passed away on June 24, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia.  A long-time resident of Windsor, Connecticut, he was employed for over forty years at Pratt and Whitney in West Hartford.  He was a founding member of St. Panteleimon Russian Orthodox Church in Hartford.  Alex most enjoyed working at the church and spending time with the "love of...

Jun 16, 2018

Presbytera Francesca (Madonanakis) Demetriades, 93, beloved wife of the late Rev. Dr. James Demetriades, died on Saturday, June 16, 2018, surrounded by her family after a brief illness. She was born in Constantinople, Turkey on March 25, 1925 to George and Magdalini Mandonanakis.  Presbytera Frances grew up within the loving and nurturing embrace of the Greek Orthodox Community and...