Ann M. Curran
Oct 19, 2011
Ann Marie Curran, born August 21, 1927 in Willimantic, died Wednesday, October 19, 2011. A resident of Willimantic all her life, she was a devoted daughter to Winifred Moriarty Curran, a teacher at Windham Center School, and Eugene Curran, owner of Curran's Pharmacy on Main Street until his death in 1939. After her graduation from Windham High School, Dr. Curran...
Eric Farina
Oct 19, 2011
Eric Farina, age 57, of Preston/Willimantic, died in an automobile accident in Windham on October 19, 2011. He is survived by his beloved daughter, Janelle Farina, his two granddaughters, Jaelisyah and Jaelani Santiago; his father Amerigo Farina, his sister Ellen Gilmartin and her husband John and nephews Jonathan, Nathan and Sean Gilmartin; and his dear friend Lisa McNee. He also...
Paul M. "Pudgie" Metsack
Oct 18, 2011
Paul M. Metsack 74, beloved husband of Barbara (Benjamin) Metsack, passed away Tuesday, October 18th at St. Francis Hospital. Paul was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 26, 1937 to the late Paul and Rose (Hajma) Metsack. He is survived by his two sons and their wives, Paul and Beata (Toth) Metsack and Stephen and Gail (DaRos) Metsack. He was...
Leona L. Pavone
Oct 17, 2011
Leona (Bucko) Pavone, widow of Thomas G. Pavone, passed away peacefully at the age of 91 at St. Joseph Living Center in Windham. She was born March 6, 1920 in Windham Center, the daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth Bucko. Leona worked in the testing room at the American Thread Co. until her retirement in 1985. She enjoyed reading...
Antonio "Tonin" Dominguez
Oct 16, 2011
Antonio "Tonin" Dominguez, 96, of Willimantic, died Sunday Oct. 16, 2011. He was a longtime Willimantic resident and is survived by his son Jose Dominguez and his wife Kilssy of Ashford and three grandchildren, Devrin, Julian and Isabella. His family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday Oct. 19th between 6:00 and 8:00pm at Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St....
Maurice A. Caya
Oct 15, 2011
Maurice Albert Caya 88, of Hampton, died Saturday October 15, 2011 at home with family present. He was born September 5, 1923 in Willimantic the son of David and Leah Caya. He grew up in Willimantic. He entered the U.S. Army in 1942 and was a member of the 101st Cavalry Division serving in the south pacific in World War...
Joseph A. Gallant Jr
Oct 15, 2011
Joseph A. Gallant Jr., 67, of Brooklyn, died Saturday, October 15, 2011 at Harford Hospital. He was born October 21, 1943 in Willimantic, the son of the late Joseph and Mabel (Squire) Gallant and grew up in the Windham area. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and employed as a merchant seaman for a time after...
Catherine Theresa Casey
Oct 14, 2011
Catherine Theresa Casey, 95, of Coventry, died Friday, October 14, 2011 at St. Joseph Living Center in Windham. She was born September 10, 1916 in Waterbury, the daughter of Edward and Lumena (Marchand) Casey, grew up in Waterbury and had lived in Coventry for 40 years. She and her twin sister Frances were active communicants of St. Mary Church in...
Ronald Robert Lachappelle
Oct 12, 2011
Ronald Robert LaChappelle, 62, of Windham, husband of Joyce (Barr) LaChappelle, died Wednesday Oct. 12, 2011 at Windham Hospital. He was born Dec. 19, 1948 in Willimantic , son of the late Robert and Lorraine (Godin) LaChappelle. Ronald had been employed by Noel's Welding in Willimantic for twenty five years and then at Windham Hospital as a groundskeeper. He enjoyed...
Vivian B. Moore
Oct 11, 2011
Vivian (Brousseau ) Moore, age 95, of Storrs, CT, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 11, 2011. Vivian was preceded in death by her husband Leo, her parents Adelard and Alice Brousseau, brothers Raymond, Eugene and her sister Rita. She is survived by her sons, Leo of Manchester, CT and Roger (wife: Suzanne) of Glen Allen, VA,...
J. Kevin Slyman Sr
Oct 8, 2011
John Kevin Slyman, retired master sergeant, of North Windham, died October 8th at Douglas Manor in Windham, surrounded by his family, after a period of declining health. He was born on January 5, 1944 in Brooklyn, NY. He was the seventh son and tenth child of Lawrence J. and Mary (Malone) Slyman. Kevin and his twin brothers, Peter and Paul,...
Patricia E. Koch
Oct 8, 2011
Patricia E. Koch of Windham, passed away peacefully at home on October 8, 2011, with her loving husband of 54 years Dennis by her side. In addition to her husband, Pat is survived by three children, Guy and his wife Sheila, Ron and his wife Jean and Debbie Moulin. Pat was a loving grandmother to five grandchildren, Josh, Travis, Brandon,...
Doris B. Silliman
Oct 6, 2011
Doris Barbara Silliman, 91, of Chaplin, wife of the late Robert B. Silliman, peacefully passed away at Windham Hospital on Thursday October 6, 2011. The daughter of Barbara and Frederick Tolan, Doris was born on April 29, 1920 and raised by her grandparents, Catherine and Thomas Tolan. She is survived by her five children and their spouses, Catherine Silliman and...
Mark Alan Vertefeuille
Oct 4, 2011
Mark Alan Vertefeuille, 54, of Clinton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday October 4th, 2011. He was born January 10th, 1957 in Willimantic, the son of Elaine Vertefeuille of Chaplin and the late Albert S. Vertefeuille. He was raised in Chaplin and graduated from Windham Technical School in 1975. Mark was a talented artist, skilled machinist and carpenter. He loved kayaking,...
Richard L. Chandler Sr
Sep 29, 2011
Richard Chandler Sr. "Dick", of Coventry, born October 5, 1948 to the late Ellery and Geraldine Chandler departed this world on September 29, 2011. He leaves in his passing his beloved wife of 44 years, Elaine Chandler. Also he leaves his daughter Heidi and Husband Rick Cramer of Coventry and his son Richard Chandler Jr. of Coventry, four beloved grandchildren...
Edward W. Beattie
Sep 29, 2011
Willimantic - Edward W. Beattie, 58, of Willimantic, husband of the late Rosalie Beattie, passed away at home Thursday, September 29, 2011. He was born September 23, 1953 in Willimantic and raised in Eagleville by his parents, the late Edward and Elizabeth Beattie. Edward was an accomplished carpenter and would lend his skills to anyone in need, but his true...
Scott Alan Herrick
Sep 28, 2011
Scott Alan Herrick, 41, of Manchester, son of Ernest N. and Elsie L. Herrick, passed away unexpectedly on September 28th 2011 at Hartford Hospital. He was born on December 22nd 1969 in New London CT. He was raised in Storrs and graduated from E.O Smith High School in 1987. He is survived by his parents, both of Storrs, a sister...
Leo Schneiderman
Sep 26, 2011
Leo Schneiderman, 86, died at his home in Storrs, Conn., on Sept. 26, 2011. He was born Aug. 10, 1925, in Manhattan, the son of Tovah and Usher Schneiderman. He leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Harriet, and his sons Oren of Encino, Calif.; Emet of Dallas, Texas; and Henry of Pittsburgh, Pa., as well as his grandchildren Hannah...
Dan Moon
Sep 25, 2011
Dan Moon, 39, of Mansfield Center, husband of Michelle (Fredette) Moon passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 25th ,2011 at his home. He was born on Oct. 23, 1971 in Middletown, the son of Paula Moon of Portland. He was a loving husband, daddy, son in law, brother in law, uncle and friend. He is survived by his loving wife, Michelle...
Joyce E. Safranek
Sep 24, 2011
Joyce (Wilson) Safranek, 83, of Coventry, wife of Clifford Safranek, passed quietly at Douglas Manor in Windham on Saturday, September 24, 2011 with her family present. She was born October 21, 1927 in Coventry, the daughter of LeRoy and Katherine (Becker) Wilson and grew up in Willington. She attended local schools starting with the first grade in the one room...
