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Suleiman Dawud Zalatimo
Dec 15, 2024
Suleiman Zalatimo Obituary It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Dr. Suleiman Dawud Zalatimo (“Zal”) of Storrs on Sunday December 15. Suleiman passed away peacefully at the age of 94. Born in Jerusalem, Palestine, on August 30, 1930, to the late Dawud and Wedad Zalatimo, he was the eldest of 5 children. He...
Michael Thomas Laws
Dec 15, 2024
Michael Laws Obituary Michael Thomas Laws, 61, of Amston, CT, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024, in his home surrounded by his loving wife and children. Born September 11, 1963 in Hartford, son of the late Sandra and Melvin Laws. Mike was the most kind-hearted, hard-working, giving, and love-filled person anyone could ever meet. His greatest joy in life was...
Patricia (Welch) Asher
Dec 13, 2024
Patricia Asher Obituary Patricia (Welch) Asher, age 73 of Hebron, CT passed away on December 13, 2024, at Backus Hospital after a brief but very brave battle with cancer. She was surrounded by the love of her family at the time of her death. Pat was born on July 6, 1951, in Providence, Rhode Island to the late James B....
Ethel Patricia (Deacon) Shippey
Dec 12, 2024
Ethel Shippey Obituary Ethel Patricia Shippey, 93, formerly of Stockbridge, MA, and Somers, CT passed away on December 12, 2024. She was born in Holyoke, MA and was the daughter of the late Albert and Ruth Deacon. Ethel graduated from Holyoke High School in 1949, and from Holyoke School of Nursing in 1952. She worked as a Registered Nurse for...
Mary Joan (Woelfle) Phelps
Dec 11, 2024
Mary Phelps Obituary Mary Joan (Woelfle) Phelps, age 95, of Windham Center, CT passed away on December 11, 2024 at her beloved daughter’s home in Middletown, CT surrounded by love from her family. Mary was born on July 24, 1929 in Loveland, Colorado to the late David and Theodora (Grether) Woelfle. Mary attended York College in York, Nebraska where she...
James Lee Morascini
Dec 9, 2024
James Morascini Obituary James L. “Jaybird” Morascini, Age 67, passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 9, 2024. His beautiful free spirit and loving soul has departed this earthly plane. His audio genius was needed in the musical spheres of the heavens, and he could never say no to a challenging mixing job. Jay was the epitome of sound...
Hazel Christine Gregory
Dec 9, 2024
Hazel Gregory Obituary Sunrise September 5, 1941 - Sunset December 9, 2024 On Monday December 9, 2024, our Mother Hazel Christine Gregory, age 83, peacefully passed away in her sleep at Mansfield Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Storrs, Connecticut. Most knew her as Chris but many knew her by the name she adopted when she became a grandmother for...
Raymond W. Peck Jr.
Dec 8, 2024
Raymond Peck Jr. Obituary Raymond W Peck, Jr., 88 of Chaplin passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024. He is the son of the late Raymond W Peck, Sr. and Estelle . He was predeceased by his wife of 70 years, Betty Lambert Peck. He is survived by his children Donna Molnar (Raymond) of Ashford and Raymond Peck III (Donna), of...
Eleanor (Hart) Orlomoski
Dec 7, 2024
Eleanor Orlomoski Obituary Eleanor Mae (Hart) Orlomoski It is with great sadness that the family of Eleanor Orlomoski announces her passing on December 7, 2024 at the age of 88. Eleanor was born at her grandparents’ home in Canterbury on June 14, 1936. She was one of seven children born to Charles and Hilda (Collin) Hart. With the exception of...
Larry Lemire Sr.
Dec 6, 2024
Larry Lemire Sr. Obituary In loving memory of Larry K Lemire Sr. Larry K. Lemire Sr. a former Willimantic Fire fighter. Born Feb 2, 1942 , passed away on December 6, 2024 at the age of 82 . Larry was a one-of-kind husband to his late wife Cheryl Lemire . He is survived by his two sons Larry Lemire Jr...
Louise Elizabeth Vincelette
Dec 4, 2024
Louise Vincelette Obituary Louise E. Vincelette, affectionately known as "Weezie" by those who knew her best, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024, at the age of 90. Born on August 8, 1934, in Windham, Louise lived a life marked by dedication of her love for her family. Louise's early years were spent in the town of Lebanon that she...
Elizabeth M. Welden
Dec 3, 2024
Elizabeth Welden Obituary An obituary is not available at this time for Elizabeth M. Welden. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Elizabeth M. Welden, please visit our floral store. Read More
Ann-Marie Schlaefer
Dec 3, 2024
Ann-Marie Schlaefer Obituary Ann-Marie Schlaefer, age 77, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024, after a brief illness. Born on September 18, 1947, in Hartford, Connecticut, Ann-Marie was a cherished daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. Her final days were spent surrounded by the warmth of her family in Willington, CT. The eldest daughter of David M. Silva and Katherine...
Peter R. Gifford
Dec 3, 2024
Peter Gifford Obituary Peter Roy Gifford, 65 passed away unexpectedly at Backus Hospital surrounded by his family and loved ones on December 3, 2024. He was born February 19, 1959 in Burbank, California, son to Charles Gifford and Myrtle Gifford(Jacobs) and was husband to Barbara, previously married to the late Lisa Marie Gifford. Together Pete and Lisa had two children....
Barbara S. (Stanzione) Popeleski
Dec 3, 2024
Barbara Popeleski Obituary Barbara Stanzione Popeleski (Bunny) age 76, was delivered to the Lord onto her next life on December 3rd. She touched the lives of the people she leaves behind. Bunny loved her family, former students and friends unconditionally and her warmth and caring will be remembered by all. Bunny is survived by her loving husband of 53 years,...
Michael E. Breen
Dec 2, 2024
Michael Breen Obituary It is with great sadness that the family of Michael Edward Breen, of Chaplin CT, is announcing his unexpected and untimely passing on December 2, 2024, at the age of 63. Michael was born on May 11, 1961, to Edward Breen and Doris (Fontaine) Breen, of Columbia CT. Completing life’s circle, Michael departed this life while he...
Gina R. Mastrangelo
Nov 26, 2024
Gina Mastrangelo Obituary It is with sadness that the family of Gina Rose Mastrangelo announces her passing on November 26, 2024 at the age of 71. Gina was a vibrant and unforgettable soul who left an indelible mark on everyone she encountered. Born to Thomas John and Irene Lawrence Mastrangelo on November 20, 1953 in Stafford CT, Gina grew up...
Kenneth R. Tremblay
Nov 25, 2024
Kenneth Tremblay Obituary Kenneth Tremblay, 92, of Mansfield, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2024. Born on November 21, 1932, in Hamilton, Ontario, son of Alcime (Fred) and Marie Rose Claire (Morrisette) Tremblay. He was the brother of: Frederick, Ralph, Robert, and William. Kenneth spent most of his childhood in Baltic, CT, and Foster, RI. At the age of 19,...
Joseph L.G. Boucher
Nov 21, 2024
Joseph Boucher Obituary It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph L. G. Boucher, affectionately known as Jerry, who departed this life on the early morning of November 21, 2024, at Windham Hospital. Jerry was surrounded by his loving family just hours before his peaceful transition. Born on September 7, 1937, and raised in Brunswick, Maine,...
Gina M. Mangano
Nov 15, 2024
Gina Mangano Obituary Gina Marie Mangano was born August 7th, 1963, to parents Mary (Spector) – from whom she derived her beauty and strength, and Luciano Mangano. Gina grew up on Mansfield Avenue in Willimantic a place where memories and lifelong friends were made, stickball played and there were playmates galore. While she enjoyed all of those activities, she was...
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