Herbert Kilby Sargent, 82, of Hebron CT, beloved husband of Angela M. (DiBenedetto) Sargent, passed away suddenly on Monday April 22, 2019 at Windham Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on November 4, 1936 in Gloucester, MA, son of the late Herbert K.P. and Jean A. (Trenholm) Sargent. Herb grew up in Manchester, CT and enjoyed spending his summers at his family home in Gloucester, MA. After graduating from Manchester High School in 1955, he worked with the youth in the community...

Joseph J. Trudeau, 81 of Chaplin, CT, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 21, 2019, in Windham after a short bout with cancer, surrounded by his family.  He was born in Willimantic on September 27, 1937 to the late Albert and Theresa Trudeau. Joseph retired from the State of CT DMV in 2003. He was an avid race enthusiast throughout his lifetime, including winning a season championship at the Waterford Speedbowl in 1971. He rarely missed attending an opening Daytona 500 Race in...

Roger William Burdick, 57, of Chaplin, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at his home. He was the son of the late Edward and Jane “Roberta” (Bernet) Burdick. Roger loved riding his Harley, scratch tickets, going to the casino, fishing and camping. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Roger is survived by his fiancée Barbara Morrison; two brothers, Alan Burdick and his wife Michelle of Chaplin, and Steven Burdick and his partner Corrine of...

  Ramon Caraballo Jr., 49, of Willimantic, husband of Wendianne Caraballo, passed away on April 16, 2019 at Backus Hospital. He was the son of Ramon and Eroilda (Rivera) Caraballo Sr. He was a beloved son, father, nephew, and brother. He made everyone happy and smile with the music he made. He was a very talented cover artist, and often played at the Altnaveigh in Storrs, as well as for the president of UCONN. He also participated in musicals. He is survived by a sisters Rosa...

Chaplin - Steven S. “Yosh” Netopski Sr. died peacefully April 13, 2019, at New Britain General Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 30, 1950, in Bridgeport, the son of the late Zigmon and Helen Netopski. Yosh is predeceased by his son Thomas Joseph “T.J.” Netopski. Yosh is survived by his three children Carrie, Steve and Kristy. His grandchildren Serenity, Tehjay, Liam, Jaseana, Mason, Peyton, Saxon and Lauren. His sister Mary and brothers Zig...

Stephen C. Alvarado, 49, born on July 18, 1969 of Willimantic, Connecticut recently passed away at home. Stephen was survived by his son, Kyle, parents, Dorothy and Robert, brothers David and Jay, Sister, Dawn as well as many nieces and a nephew.  Stephen was a well-known “Hometown Hero” growing up.  In 1983 at the age of 14 he was named “Junior Olympic Weight Lifting Rookie of the year”.  At the age of 16 he finished 4th at the United States Olympic...

Ernest Zanotti Jr., 88, of Coventry, widow of Pauline (Eichner) Zanotti, died Friday, April 12, 2019 peacefully in his sleep at home. He was born on February 2, 1931 in Bronx, NY to the late Ernest and Julia Zanotti of Columbia, CT. Ernest grew up in Columbia attending the local schools, and graduated from Windham Technical High school in Willimantic in 1951. He then enlisted in the US Army and was stationed for basic duty in North Carolina before being transferred to Wiesbaden, Germany for...

Robert A. Balcom, of Willimantic, passed away on April 11, 2019 at Douglas Manor in Windham Center. Born in Willimantic on February 6, 1927, he was the son of the late Thelma Harris Balcom and Arthur L. Balcom. A World War II Navy veteran, he worked for many years at Pratt and Whitney in East Hartford. He leaves a sister, Norma B. Hawkins, of Brooklyn, CT, two granddaughters and several great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Pauline R....

  Michael “Mike” Higgins, 74, of Hampton CT, passed away while surrounded by family on April 10, 2019 after a hard fought battle with cancer. During his 40+ year career in International Procurement with Pratt and Whitney he traveled the world and was proud of his work. Having been fortunate to visit amazing places and develop many friendships, he was most happy at home with family. He spent his retirement years enjoying his model train hobby, baseball and watching UConn...

Clara Earlean (Smith) Taylor, 72, died quietly in in the morning hours of Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at her home in Storrs, Connecticut.  She was surrounded by family after a long struggle with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.  Born on August 13, 1946, in Covington Tennessee to the late Jackson and Lula Bell (Flowers) Smith.  Clara graduated from Frazier High School in the class of 1964.  She has resided in Storrs, Connecticut for the past 40 years.     Clara was...