Obituaries

Obituaries

Posting Obituaries for the families around Hartford County in Connecticut.

Curtis W. Dowling

Curtis W. Dowling

Jan 27, 2023

Curtis Walter Dowling, beloved husband of Marjorie Koczka-Dowling, together for 26 years, of Andover, CT, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023, at the Reservoir Rehab after a short illness. He was born on September 29, 1953 in Manchester, CT to the late Donald and Bette (Tedford) Dowling. Curt graduated from RHAM High School in 1971 and has resided in...

Margaret 'Peggy' Zych

Margaret 'Peggy' Zych

Jan 25, 2023

Margaret "Peggy" Zych, 92, of Manchester, passed away peacefully at home on January 25, 2023 after a long battle with dementia. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on August 5, 1930 to the late Howard Horner and Margaret (Woods) Best. Peggy moved to Manchester when she was young, graduating from Manchester High School in 1948. After graduation, she worked for...

Michelle A. Cavanaugh

Michelle A. Cavanaugh

Jan 25, 2023

Michelle Cavanaugh, 55, of Manchester, passed on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. She was born in Bridgeport to Ruthann Robinson and the late Raymond Baricko. Michelle was a loving mother, always there when you needed her. She enjoyed spending all of her time with her family. In addition to her mother, she is survived and dearly missed by her children, Alanson...

Tracy Wagner

Tracy Wagner

Jan 24, 2023

Tracy Jake Wagner, 74, of Vernon CT, passed into eternal rest on January 24, 2023 in his home from natural causes. He was born July 5, 1948 in Hartford, CT to Catherine and Jacob Wagner. He attended and graduated from East Hartford Highschool. He was married to Cynthia Ott of Manchester, CT from the years of 1969 to 1977. During...

Jeffrey A. Sinon

Jeffrey A. Sinon

Jan 21, 2023

Jeffrey Alan Sinon departed peacefully on January 21, 2023, after visits and calls from family; with his son Glenn and his granddaughter Hannah holding his hands. Jeff was born on January 6, 1944, the second of three children born to the late Lucille (Hogan) and Walter R. Sinon. He grew up in Manchester along with his sisters Joan and Judi,...

Rosemary Sapita

Rosemary Sapita

Jan 20, 2023

Rosemary Sapita, 87, of Manchester, beloved wife of Edward M. Sapita (deceased 2010), passed away January 20, 2023, in Manchester, CT. with her family at her side. Rosemary was born August 18, 1935, in Manchester, CT. daughter of the late Francis and Helen Fitzpatrick. Rosemary was the beloved wife and mother of three children before she started working in the...

Hannah Bontempo

Hannah Bontempo

Jan 17, 2023

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Cristine Field

Cristine Field

Jan 17, 2023

Crissy Field, 46, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Hartford Hospital following a long illness. Crissy was born February 26, 1976 in Manchester, beloved daughter of Judy (Hubbard) Anderson and step-father Leonard "Lenny" Anderson. Crissy had the most loving heart and beautiful soul. She truly enjoyed spending time with family, vacationing in Cape Cod, babysitting her...

James 'Bruce' Green

James 'Bruce' Green

Jan 16, 2023

James Bruce Green, 80, known to all just as Bruce, passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday, January 16, 2023. He fought as hard as he could toward the end and continually surprised us with his catlike 9-lives ability to come back from multiple sudden and long-term health issues. He was the beloved husband of Laurie (Osborne) Green for...

Elizabeth Rousseau

Elizabeth Rousseau

Jan 13, 2023

Betty Rousseau went home with Jesus to be reunited with her husband Fred on January 13, 2023. Elizabeth (Betty) James Rousseau was born May 27, 1927 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. She lived a rich and full life touching everyone she met. Betty graduated from Aspinwall High School, then attended Margaret Morrison Carnegie University studying fashion design. After marrying W. Fred Rousseau...

Daniel M. Fenton

Daniel M. Fenton

Jan 12, 2023

Daniel M. Fenton of Hebron, Connecticut passed away on January 12th, 2023 at the age of 80. "Danny" was born April 28th, 1942 to Michael and Josephine Fenton in Hartford, Connecticut. At age 17 he joined the Marine Corps and proudly served at several duty stations, including Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. He later became an active member of the Connecticut Laborers...

Louis A. Rossillo

Louis A. Rossillo

Jan 10, 2023

Louis A. Rossillo, 109 of Manchester, CT passed away peacefully January 10, 2023. Louis was married to the love of his life Lenora for 52 years before her passing in 2008. Louis was born September 7, 1913 in New York City (Washington Square area of Greenwich village) to Vincenzo (Jimmy) and Joanna (Jenny) (Timpone) Rossillo. He attended grade school at...

Phyllis M. Aldrich

Phyllis M. Aldrich

Jan 10, 2023

Phyllis Mary Claflin Aldrich was born on September 21, 1929, in West Upton, MA to Russel Wilfred Claflin and Mary Elizabeth (Woollcott). She was predeceased by two brothers, Charles and John Claflin, and three half-siblings; Russell Claflin Jr., Dorothy Rapko, and James Claflin. She grew up in the Mendon/Blackstone area, with much of her early life with her Granny. Phyllis...

Bruce Sandy

Bruce Sandy

Jan 6, 2023

Bruce Sandy, 71, of Manchester, CT, beloved husband of Bettylou Sandy since 2001, passed peacefully on January 6th, 2023 at Hartford Hospital after a long illness. He was born on November 8th, 1951 in Worcester MA, to Gilbert Sandy and Mary (Coulter) Sandy. Bruce attended Oxford High-school in Massachusetts. He attended Amherst College BA, along with Gordon Conwell and Andover...

Ettore C. Raccagni

Ettore C. Raccagni

Jan 4, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Ettore Charles Raccagni (Tore, Papa) announces his passing in the home he loved in Vernon, CT on Jan. 4, 2023 at the age of 89. Born in Manchester, CT on August 26, 1933, he absorbed the work ethic of his Italian immigrant parents, Charles and Maddelena. He was educated in Manchester...

Herbert E. Hanson

Herbert E. Hanson

Jan 3, 2023

Herbert E. Hanson, 91, of Manchester, beloved husband of Peggy (Landon) Hanson passed away peacefully at home on January 3, 2023. "Herbie" as he was known to his family and friends was born on November 29, 1931 in Manchester, Connecticut. He attended Manchester Public Schools and served in the United States Army during the Korean War where he was stationed...

Joan R. Sheffield

Joan R. Sheffield

Dec 31, 2022

Joan (Daugherty) Sheffield, 83, passed away on December 31, 2022. She was born on December 7, 1939 in Newark, NJ but had an idyllic upbringing in Hingham, MA. Joan raised sheep, learned how to sail, then taught it to others, developed her tennis game, and made lifelong friends. After earning her associates degree from Vermont College, Joan became an engineering...

Cecile J. Perleone

Cecile J. Perleone

Dec 31, 2022

Cecile Jeannette (Gaboury) Perleone, of Manchester, passed away peacefully, Saturday, December 31, New Years Eve, at home with her family by her side. She was born on Market Street, Hartford, on Groundhog Day, February 2, 1931, the daughter of the late Henry Sr. and Mabel (Tardiff) Gaboury. She met her future husband Andy when she accompanied her Mom and Dad...

Dennis L Roy

Dennis L Roy

Dec 29, 2022

Dennis L. Roy, 64, of Manchester, CT, passed away on December 29, 2022, with his family and friends by his side. With immense courage and strength, he fought an amazing battle to the very end. Dennis was born in December 1958, to Richard Roy and Doris (Guilbeault) Kenny. He is predeceased by his stepfather Joseph Kenny. He is survived by...

Donald S. Cowell Sr.

Donald S. Cowell Sr.

Dec 18, 2022

Donald Scott Cowell Sr., "Dyno Don", age 74 of Manchester, beloved husband of 46 years of Nancy (Harvey) Cowell, passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side on Sunday, December 18, 2022. He was born on March 17, 1948, the son of the late Ralph Ellis and Olga (Weber) Cowell. Don was proud to be a life-long...