John David Little
May 8, 2019
John David Little, Jr. (Dave) of Mansfield, CT died suddenly at home on May 8, 2019. He was born in Mt. Kisco, NY on June 28, 1951. Dave spent many happy years of childhood living on the shores of Old Lyme, CT before moving to CT for college and his subsequent life. After earning his BA in history, his love...
Donald Ayrton
May 7, 2019
Donald L. Ayrton, Sr. of Andover, Connecticut passed away on May 7, 2019 after a brief illness. He was born on October 27, 1932 to Halstead B. Ayrton, Sr. and Dorothy Pimer Ayrton in New London, Connecticut. He spent his youth in Waterford on the Niantic River Road. As a young adult, he was very well known in the horse...
Judith C. Carrero
May 7, 2019
Judith C. Carrero, 77, of Willimantic, passed away surrounded by her family on May 7, 2019 after a long illness. She was born on October 4, 1941 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Judith (Titi Yiyi) will be remembered for her high spirit and love for her friends and family. She was adored and loved very dearly and will very much be...
Sarah Katherine Caine
May 7, 2019
Born October 8, 1980, Sarah Caine passed peacefully Tuesday May 7, 2019 surrounded by family at Hartford Hospital. A remarkably charismatic woman, Sarah will be remembered for her stunning smile, sparkling eyes and the ability to light up any room. She touched many with her strength, her courage, and her determination to follow her heart. A lover of live music,...
Constance Olson
May 4, 2019
Connie Olson, 76, of Mansfield Center, passed away on May 4, 2019 at Hartford Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Willimantic to the late Charles and Agnes (Olsen) Olson. Connie graduated from Windham High School in 1960 and was married to Robert Prince for 22 years. She retired from the UConn Facilities payroll in 2003. Connie?s family...
Fred Herbert Emmert
May 3, 2019
Fred Herbert Emmert of South Windsor, CT formerly of Storrs passed away peacefully at The Residence at South Windsor Farm. Services will be private.
Rocco J. Cancellaro
Apr 25, 2019
Rocco J. Cancellaro, 88, of Willimantic, died peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2019 after a long illness. Son of Joseph and Helen P. (Attivissimo) Cancellaro, he was born in Brooklyn, New York, on April 20, 1931. He moved with his family to Willimantic in 1936. Mr. Cancellaro served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict as a radioman on...
Joyce P. Fox
Apr 24, 2019
Joyce P Fox, 77, passed away on April 24, 2019. She was born September 19, 1941 in Columbia, CT where she lived her entire life. She was the daughter of the late August and Winifred Person. She was predeceased by her beloved daughter Jennifer, her brother Eric and sister Gloria. She is survived by her son Jeffrey, grandson Andres-the joy...
Herbert Kilby Sargent
Apr 22, 2019
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...
Joseph J. Trudeau
Apr 21, 2019
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...
Roger William Burdick
Apr 20, 2019
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 fianc?e Barbara...
Ramon Caraballo Jr.
Apr 16, 2019
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...
Irene Vildavs
Apr 14, 2019
Irene Vildavs passed away peacefully on April 14, 2019 at Windham Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband Ernests Vildavs and her sons (Andis and Arthur Vildavs). She is survived by her son Olavs Vildavs and his wife Lisa (Hopp), sister Erika Murnicks and 6 grandchildren (Andis, Justin, Tobijas, Joshua, Mitchels, and Dominique Vildavs). Also numerous nieces and...
Steven Netopski, Sr
Apr 14, 2019
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....
Stephen C Alvarado
Apr 13, 2019
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...
Ernest Zanotti Jr.
Apr 12, 2019
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...
Robert Arthur Balcom
Apr 11, 2019
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,...
Michael "Mike" Lewis Higgins
Apr 10, 2019
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...
Clara Earleen (Smith) Taylor
Apr 10, 2019
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...
Lillian (Pagnone) Vezzetti
Apr 10, 2019
Lillian Pierina Vezzetti, beloved wife of Renato Vezzetti, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 peacefully at home. Lillian was born January 25, 1925, the daughter of Stefano Pagnone of Lugnacco, Italy, and Mary Pagnone of Milan, Italy. She was awarded a scholarship to study clothes design at Cooper Union in New York City, and was a gifted seamstress in...
