Obituaries

Obituaries

Posting Obituaries for the families around Hartford County in Connecticut.

Charles H. Mckenzie

Charles H. Mckenzie

Apr 19, 2015

Charles Herbert McKenzie, 83, of Columbia, CT, husband of Marlane (Furbee) McKenzie, passed away on April 19, 2015 after an extended illness. Born on Long Island in 1932, son of the late Charles and Mildred McKenzie, he attended Cornell University and graduated from Gettysburg College in 1955, followed by four years of service as a pilot in the United States...

James A. ''Jim'' Bell

James A. ''Jim'' Bell

Apr 19, 2015

James A. "Jim" Bell, 83, of Manchester, beloved husband of 56 years to Margaret (Donnelly) Bell died peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2015. Jim was born on May 8, 1931 in Augusta, Maine son of the late Roy and Jessie (Wilson) Bell and had been a resident of Manchester since 1955. He was a veteran of the US Army serving...

Wayne Houghton

Wayne Houghton

Apr 17, 2015

No obituary found for this tribute.

Lawrence 'Larry' Galligan

Lawrence 'Larry' Galligan

Apr 17, 2015

Lawrence "Larry" Galligan, 82, of Manchester, loving husband of 58 years of Judith (Whitehead) Galligan died suddenly at home on Friday, April 17, 2015. He was born on January 25, 1933 in New Bedford, MA son of the late Eugene and Doris Galligan. He has been a resident of Manchester since 1964. Larry was a Corporal in the US. Army...

James J. Moriconi

James J. Moriconi

Apr 16, 2015

James J. Moriconi, 87, of Manchester, died peacefully, Thursday April 16, 2015 at Manchester Manor with his family at his side. He was born April 14, 1928 in Manchester, son of the late Antonio & Esther-Angelina (Toni) Moriconi and had been a lifelong resident. Jim served in the United States Armed Forces both with the Navy and Army. Upon his...

Judith A. Fontaine

Judith A. Fontaine

Apr 16, 2015

Judie A. (Vincent)"Oslund" Fontaine, 73, of Bolton and formerly of Manchester, beloved wife of Jules A. Fontaine, died peacefully, Thursday April 16, 2015 at Hartford Hospital with her family at her side. She was born August 31, 1941 in Manchester, daughter of the late Elmer & Evelyn (Rudin) Vincent, she attended local schools and was a 1959 Graduate of Manchester...

Amah C Pelletier

Amah C Pelletier

Apr 15, 2015

No obituary found for this tribute.

Violet M. Benway

Violet M. Benway

Apr 12, 2015

Violet (Muldoon) Benway, 92, formerly of Manchester, wife of the late Thomas Francis Benway, died Sunday, April 12, 2015 at an area nursing home. She was born on November 3, 1922 in Manchester, daughter of Robert and Harriet (Adamson) Muldoon, and lived for many years in Windsor Locks, East Hartford, and Manchester. Violet retired from the Travelers Insurance Company, also...

Kermit W. Kroll

Kermit W. Kroll

Apr 12, 2015

Kermit W. Kroll, 69, of Manchester, beloved husband of the late Joan (Breton) Pouliot Kroll died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 12, 2015. Kermit was born on September 29, 1945 in Hartford, son of the late Kermit Wayne Kroll and Elaine LaChapelle Kroll. He attended local schools and had been a lifelong resident. He was a veteran of the US Army...

Alex Brian Reale

Alex Brian Reale

Apr 12, 2015

Alex Brian Reale, 18, of Manchester, survived by his loving mother, Lynn (Wiechniak) Ciottone and her husband, Jonathan Ciottone of Manchester; and his loving father, David A. Reale and his wife, Lina Reale of Manchester, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2015. Also surviving is his sister, Jamie Reale of Manchester, step-brother, Jon Jr., his paternal grandmother, Anna Reale of...

Thomas J. Gary

Thomas J. Gary

Apr 9, 2015

Thomas J. Gary, 69 of Manchester, husband of Kate (Walters) died Thursday, April 09, 2015 after an illness. Besides his wife he is survived by his sons, Anthony Gary of Broad Brook, Michael Gary of Hartford, daughter and son-in-law Crystal and Brady White of Wethersfield and son Alan Gary at home. He is also survived by "His Gals" granddaughters Alyssa...

Francis E. Preston

Francis E. Preston

Apr 9, 2015

Francis E. "Frank" Preston, 79, of Manchester, loving husband of 55 years to Carol A. Preston passed away at home on Thursday, April 9, 2015. Frank was born on May 15, 1935 in Buffalo, NY son of the late Warren and Evelyn Preston. He was raised in the Victor and Rochester, NY area, attended local schools and earned his Associate...

Thomas Jordan

Thomas Jordan

Apr 8, 2015

No obituary found for this tribute.

Virginia Ryan

Virginia Ryan

Apr 8, 2015

Virginia Ryan, 96, of Manchester, beloved daughter of the late Harry W. & Jennie (Mach) Ryan, died Wednesday April 8, 2015. She was born January 22, 1919 in Hartford, raised in Manchester attending local schools and was Valedictorian of the Class of 1937 at Manchester High School and had lived almost her entire life in the Charter Oak St. neighborhood...

Joseph A. Walsh Jr

Joseph A. Walsh Jr

Apr 6, 2015

No obituary found for this tribute.

Grace B. Kukucka

Grace B. Kukucka

Apr 4, 2015

Grace (Branch) Kukucka, 91, widow of Andrew Kukucka of Andover, passed away on April 4, 2015 with great courage and dignity. Born in Southampton County, Virginia, on October 21, 1923, she was the daughter of Fenton and Lizzie Branch. She is survived by her children: Dana Covell and her husband Larry of Manchester, Steve Kukucka of Hebron, and another son...

Kathleen B. Brown

Kathleen B. Brown

Apr 4, 2015

Kathleen "Kitty" Brown, 53, of Tolland, formerly of Manchester, loving wife of 33 years to William H. Brown passed away at home on Saturday, April 4, 2015 with her family at her side. Kitty was born October 26, 1961 in Manchester, attended local schools and was a graduate of Manchester High School, Class of 1979. She was employed as a...

Jesse Lee Nielson

Jesse Lee Nielson

Apr 4, 2015

Jesse Lee Nielson, 26 of East Hartford, son of Pamela J. (Brigham) Nielson and Edward K. Nielson passed away Friday, April 3, 2015. Jesse was born in Waterford, August 9, 1988 where he grew up and lived in the Waterford area before moving to East Hartford. He graduated from East Hartford High School Class of 2006 and was presently employed...

Shirley E. Wilson

Shirley E. Wilson

Apr 3, 2015

Shirley E. (Beck) Wilson, 93, of Manchester, beloved wife of the late Milton W. Wilson passed away peacefully on Friday, April 3, 2015 after a ten year battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born on March 10, 1922 in St. Johnsbury, Vermont daughter of the late Ernest and Rennie (Nourse) Beck. Prior to her retirement she was employed as a...

Judith A Cook

Judith A Cook

Apr 2, 2015

Judith A. "Judy" Cook, 71, of Rockville and formerly of Manchester, beloved wife of the late John A. Cook, died peacefully, Thursday April 2, 2015 at Rockville General Hospital, with her family at her side. Judy was born July 24, 1943 in Manchester, daughter of the late Kenneth A. & Alice O. (Karlsen) Beebe, she attended local schools, was a...