Joseph J. Briganti, widower of Gilmay (Michaud) Briganti, passed away June 22, 2019. A Kensington resident since 1956, he was born in New Britain on Feb. 28, 1922. He was the son of Paul and Grace (Cimino) Briganti, and attended New Britain public schools. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy Oct. of 1942 and was assigned to the USS Makin Island aircraft carrier CVE 93. He did duty in the South Pacific and earned 5 battle stars, being honorably discharged in 1946. He married Gilmay Michaud in 1952....

Fernando (Fred) Mengual, 88, of Berlin, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, with his beloved wife Mary (Ballester) and loving family and at his side. He was born Jan. 14, 1931 in Avon to Juan B. and Rosario (Sastre) Mengual. Fred proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean War and was employed as a machinist at Goss & De Leeuw Machine Co. in Kensington until his retirement. He enjoyed spending time at the beach with his family and cherished dogs,...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the tragic unexpected passing from a devastating fall on May 5, 2019, surrounded by her family at Hartford Hospital head trauma unit.  Our beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother, June French Norton was born in New Britain, CT, July 24,1929, a daughter of the late Martin and Blanche (Roy) French. She was the loving wife and soul partner of Donald Norton of 68 years this May 21st. They were the picture of long-lasting...

Patricia M. Tipton 75, of Berlin, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019. She was born in Middletown, daughter of the late Robert and Julia (Smigel) Bouchard and the wife of the late Robert Tipton. Pat is survived by three sisters and brothers-in- law: Lucille and Clinton Ross of Wallingford, Joanne and Mike Wirth of North Carolina and Barbara and Joe Buckie of Higganum and several nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to call at the Berlin Memorial Funeral Home 96 Main...

The skies opened up and the angels descended.  They had a mission to take our loving mother Florence, home to rest with them.  Born Florence Elizabeth Adamowicz on Feb 22, 1927, to the late Bolislaw and Alexandra (Milewska) Adamowicz on a small farm in Cromwell.  Mom had a large family, many of whom are now deceased.  Stanley, Genevieve, Raymond, Joseph, Edward, Walter, Francis and brother Charles, who died in WWII. She is survived by a...

Richard J. Rybczynski passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Richard was born in New Britain, CT on April 22, 1944 and resided in New Britain all of his life. Richard was the founder, manager, lead guitarist, vocalist, and harmony coordinator of the Sharades, an oldies band playing music from the 50's, 60's and more.  Richard founded the Sharades in 1981 and continued to play with them up until the end of 2018.  He was also a member of WGAF Band...

Robert A. Panetta, Jr., 65, of Kensington, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019.  Born in New Britain, a son of the late Robert A. Panetta Sr. and Eleanor (Mirante) - Lamitola, and the husband of Jacqueline A. (Liss) Panetta.  Robert loved fishing, music (Karaoke), summers in Rhode Island, and he loved being with his grandchildren.  Besides his wife he is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law:  Eric (Shannon) Panetta of Collinsville and Neil (Kylee)...

Lena M. Pepe, 106, of Kensington, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019.  Born in Stafford Springs, a daughter of the late Salvatore and Sophia (Mezzio) Veneziano and the wife of the late Edward J. Pepe.Lena worked at Prentice Mfg. Co. in her younger years.  After her marriage, she was a homemaker and enjoyed raising her family.  Lena loved social gatherings with her family and friends. Music was her passion and she loved singing and dancing.   Lena enjoyed writing...

Patricia Ann (Patti) Audette, 77, beloved companion of Joseph Wise, of Prospect Connecticut passed away on March 6, 2019 in Middlefield with her loving family by her side.  Born in New Britain a daughter of the late Armand T. and Irene V. Audette. Patti was the owner/operator of B&R stables in Prospect, CT for over 35 years, where she was known for a lifetime of dedication to her beloved families and each and every horse she ever had the pleasure to meet.  She was an...

Andrew Gregory Chatlas, 66, of Kensington, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, March 4, 2019. Andy was the beloved husband of 26 years to Kathleen (Littlefield) Chatlas and the loving and proud Dad of Joseph Frederick Chatlas.  Andy was born June 2, 1952 in New Britain to his devoted and loving parents, Steven and Mary (Kochanowsky) Chatlas who predecease him.   Andy was raised in New Britain and Kensington and, in 2004, happily moved his family back to his...