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Robert P. Moran

Robert P. Moran

May 22, 2025

Robert “Bob” Paul Moran, 63, of East Haven, CT, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Bob passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with end-stage liver disease and most recently, Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Born on Friday, July 13, 1962, in Willimantic, CT, he was the youngest of six children of...

Carmen Dirosa

Carmen Dirosa

May 13, 2025

Carmen Samual DiRosa, 80, of Mansfield, Ct, passed away peacefully on May 13. Carmen was born February 27, 1945 in Thompsonville, Ct. The son of James and Lena (Allegro) DiRosa. Carmen went to school in Enfield and graduated from Enfield High School. After high school, he went on to become a Barber, following in his father’s footsteps. After his career...

Barbara Jean Little

Barbara Jean Little

May 11, 2025

Barbara Jean (Hunt) Little, age 93, passed away on May 11, 2025, at 12:48 AM in Putnam, CT. She was born on August 21, 1931, in Waterbury, CT, daughter of Maurice C. and Ella A. Hunt, both deceased. She was preceded in death by her husband of many years, Alfred Little and brother Philip Hunt, and is survived by her...

Bernhard Jung

Bernhard Jung

May 9, 2025

The family of Berhnard Jung, 68, announces his passing on Friday, May 9th, 2025. Bernie, as he was known, was born on November 7th, 1956, in Winnepeg, MB Canada, the son of Berthold and Gerda (Wohlfahrt) Jung. A resident of Willimantic, CT, Bernie was survived by his two sisters; Dorothea Kay or Windham and Karen Jung of Chaplin, two brothers;...

Micheline Lussier

Micheline Lussier

May 8, 2025

Micheline “Mickey” Lussier, 85, of Hampton, formerly of Willimantic, died Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Hartford Hospital. She was born in Shawinigan Falls, Canada, the daughter of the late Paul and Leontine (Mongrain) Rouette. Mickey leaves behind her daughter’s, Selena Nicole Eddy and Lisa Rogde and her sons-in-law, Rickey Eddy and Eric Rogde; grandsons, Jason Syrene and Nickolis Lussier; her...

Albert F. Menditto Jr.

Albert F. Menditto Jr.

May 6, 2025

Albert F. Menditto Jr, 85, of Mansfield CT, passed away at home early Tuesday morning May 6th. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Carol (Price) Menditto, of Mansfield and his children Teresa Samuels and fiancé Tom Gadzik, Garrick Menditto and wife Libby, and Audra Evans and husband Pete. He is also survived by his 7 grandchildren,...

Elizabeth Ann Godeck

Elizabeth Ann Godeck

May 3, 2025

Mrs. Elizabeth (Zyjeski) Godeck, age 81, of Lebanon CT, passed away peacefully Friday evening, May 2, 2025, at her residence. She was born May 9, 1943, in New Britain CT, a daughter of the late John and Leatha Zyjeski. She was pre-deceased by her beautiful daughter Linda Rizzo. She is lovingly remembered by her husband, Philip Godeck Jr. and her...

Harry A. Pearl

Harry A. Pearl

Apr 29, 2025

Harry A. Pearl passed away after a long illness on April 29, 2025. Born on July 25, 1937 in Windham, CT to Alvine and Nellie Pearl. Harry graduated from Windham Tech in 1955. He spent some time as a lifeguard in the U.S. Army and then returned to Windham to put his carpentry skills to work. After briefly working for...

Barbara B. Metsack

Barbara B. Metsack

Apr 29, 2025

Barbara B. Metsack, 83, passed away peacefully at home on April 29, 2025. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Paul M. Metsack (Pudgie). She was born on October 26, 1941 in Willimantic, CT daughter of the late Albert R. and Maggie (Cushman) Benjamin. Barbara is survived by her two sons and their wives, Paul and Beata (Toth)...

Alejandrina Crespo Mendez

Alejandrina Crespo Mendez

Apr 23, 2025

Alejandrina Crespo Méndez Nació el 28 de abril de 1947 en el pueblo de San Sebastián, PR. Murió el 23 de abril de 2025 en Hartford, CT. Siempre la recordaremos cómo una mujer sonriente, alegre, llena de humildad y amor. Le encantaba la música mejicana, el merengue, la bachata y la salsa. Un ser humano espectacular a quien todos llamaban...

Frederick Joseph Demers

Frederick Joseph Demers

Apr 22, 2025

Frederick (Freddy) J. Demers Jr. passed away on April 22, 2025, at age 83. Freddy was proceeded in death by his father, Frederick J. Demers Sr., mother, Grace (Walton) Demers and his brother, Raymond Demers. Freddy leaves behind his loving wife, Shirley Demers his stepchildren, Paul Banner Jr. (wife Lisa), Ronald Banner (wife Becky) and Jerri-lynn Robbins. He will be...

Kimberly Lyn Cahoon

Kimberly Lyn Cahoon

Apr 22, 2025

Kimberly Lyn Cahoon, born on March 6, 1981 in Willimantic, Connecticut. She was sent to her eternal home on April 22, 2025. It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of our sweet Kimberly. Affectionately known to her friends and family as Kim, Kimmy, and Kimmie Pie (which only a few were allowed to call her). To say...

Lillian Emma Donnell

Lillian Emma Donnell

Apr 21, 2025

Lillian Emma (Perryman) Donnell, 92, of Coventry, CT passed peacefully at home into the arms of almighty God on Monday, April 21, 2025. Born in 1932 to Herbert & Emma (Coutieri) Perryman of Englewood, NJ, Lillian graduated from Englewood High School and then secretarial school in New York. She married her brother’s best friend, Sam Donnell, in 1952 and they...

Lionel Desrosiers

Lionel Desrosiers

Apr 20, 2025

It is with profound love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Lionel "Lee" Desrosiers on Easter Sunday surrounded by his loving wife Lillian M. Desrosiers, and his two sons, Brian Desrosiers of Roxbury Twp, NJ and Mark Desrosiers of Mill Valley, CA , at Hartford Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born on January 16, 1943, in...

Edith K. Doucette

Edith K. Doucette

Apr 20, 2025

Edith K. Doucette, 89 of North Windham, CT passed away peacefully on April 20, 2025. Born on January 24, 1936, in Newcastle, Wyoming, she was the daughter of the late Orvie and Rachel (Chamberlin) Miner. Edith was the beloved wife of the late James E. Doucette Sr. Edith was a loving mother to James E. Doucette Jr. and Eugene (Gene)...

John W. Moran

John W. Moran

Apr 16, 2025

John (Jack) W. Moran passed away from natural causes on April 16, 2025. Born on February 5, 1933, in Willimantic, CT to Louis and Mary Moran. Jack graduated from Windham High School in 1950. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1951 and was honorably discharged in 1955 at the rank of Airman First Class. Jack worked in the...

John Dominic Misale

John Dominic Misale

Apr 16, 2025

John Dominic Misale, 90, of Mansfield Center, husband of Constance Shirley (née Boneski ) died Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Backus Hospital in Norwich, CT. He was born April 28, 1934 in Worcester, Massachusetts, the son of Salvatore Carmelo Misale and Felicia Rose (née Tripodi ), first generation Americans from Cosoleto, Calabria, Italy. John studied to be an Electrician at...

Alex A. Job

Alex A. Job

Apr 14, 2025

Alex A. Job, 91, of Scotland, formerly of Norwich, husband of Joan (DeGray) Job, died Monday, April 14, 2025 at Harrington Court, in Colchester. He was born September 11, 1933 in Norwich, the son of the late Louis and Mary Job. Alex and Joan were married on October 9, 1954, and celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in October 2024. He...

Jessica Lee Gile

Jessica Lee Gile

Apr 5, 2025

Jessica was born to Joseph and Bonnie Gulick on February 22, 1977, at Windham Hospital. While Jessica was growing up she was an active member of the local 4H Club and enjoyed participating in equestrian competitions. Jessica was able to achieve one of her dreams of opening a horse rescue in November 2023 (The Rusty Nail Farm). She was passionate...

Raymond P. Ratte

Raymond P. Ratte

Apr 3, 2025

Raymond Paul Ratte, known simply as "Ray" to those who loved him, passed away on April 3, 2025, at the age of 79. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, he made his home in Mansfield Center, Connecticut, where he built a life filled with family, purpose, and the things that mattered most. For nearly five decades, Ray shared his life with his...

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