All Obituaries

Kenneth A. Nechitilo, 76, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024 at his home in Naples, FL. Ken was born in Manchester, CT on August 30, 1947, son of the late John Nechitilo, Sr. and Edith (Baldwin) Nechitilo. He attended Ohio Wesleyan University, served in the U.S. Army, earned a master’s degree in economics at the University of Massachusetts and an MBA at the University of Hartford, and went on to earn his nursing degree at Case Western Reserve University and work for hospitals and...

Barbara Shackford left this life peacefully, at home, on Sunday April 20th surrounded by friends and family. Born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Bernice and Edward Actis, she worked on Wall Street and in various other places in the legal and insurance fields.  Barbara settled in Manchester, CT in 1963, and raised her family here.  She loved word games, crossword puzzles, and was a champion Scrabble player.  Barbara also enjoyed Tai Chi, participating and medaling...

Edward Shensie, Jr. age 82 passed away on April 20th. He was the son of Edward Shensie, Sr. and Dorothy Shensie (Foley). Edward was born in New London, CT and attended School in the New London area. At seventeen Edward enlisted in the U.S. Marines from 1959-1963. In 1962 his unit was called up to the Cuban Missile crisis. In 1963 he was honorably discharged. In 1967 he was hired at the U.S. Postal Service, in South Windsor, where he retired after 34 years of Service. In 2004 Ed and his wife...

Patricia Lamica Dow, 87, daughter of Grace Hough Lamica and Arthur “Pic” Lamica died peacefully at her home in Manchester, CT surrounded by her family. Pat grew up in Windsor, Vermont and graduated from Windsor High School. She attended Becker Junior College in Worcester, MA and worked briefly at Dunn and Bradstreet in Boston and Cone Automatic Machine Company in Windsor. She then went on to marry her high school sweetheart, William in 1957.  They lived briefly in...

Anthony J. Wieliczka departed this Life peacefully on April 13, 2024 at the age of 96. He was born on February 10, 1928 to George and Helen Wieliczka.    He was the last sibling of four brothers and three sisters who we are sure met him at the gate of Heaven. He also leaves behind three children. Gary Wieliczka and his wife Karen of Wisconsin, David Wieliczka and his wife Tracie of Vernon and his daughter Lisa Pressamarita and her husband Michael of South Windsor. Also,...

Carl Albert Ruebin, peacefully passed away on April 13, 2024, at the age of 82. Born on March 6, 1942, in Manchester, Connecticut, to the late Ernest F. Ruebin and Dorothy G. (Kamm) Ruebin, Carl was a lifelong resident of his beloved hometown. Carl attended Manchester High School and afterward, he began a long and dedicated career at Shady Glen. Carl's commitment to his work was unwavering, as he served the community with pride until his retirement in 2008. Carl was a devoted member of...

Joan Tower, a cherished matriarch and beacon of love, passed away on April 11, 2024, in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. She was born on July 21, 1933, in Willimantic, CT, to Howard and Mary Blanchard. Joan's life was marked by her unyielding dedication to her family, a love for the simple pleasures in life, and her enduring kindness. Joan had a fondness for reading, sewing, and baking – interests that would bring her joy throughout her life. She graduated from East Hartford High School....

Christine M. Ratti, a lifelong resident of Manchester, CT, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2024, at the age of 97. Born on August 9, 1926, to the late Max J. Schaller and Helen H. (Rockwell) Schaller, Christine's life was a tapestry of love, dedication, and quiet strength. Christine met the love of her life, Peter Ratti whom she married on May 14th. He then, in 1948, built them a house in Hebron. Together they built a life rich in love and partnership that lasted 74 years until...

Daniel Joseph Ridzon, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully of natural causes on March 30, 2024, at the age of 89 in Coventry, CT. Daniel, affectionately known by those close to him as just Pop, was born on August 27, 1934, in Tolland, CT at Hillview Farm, and has been a beacon of warmth and wisdom throughout his life. Daniel's journey began as a son of Tolland, where his early years were marked by a deep appreciation for the community...

Velta Lauma (Knislis) Holt passed away peacefully on March 26, 2024, at 85, in Vernon, Connecticut. Velta was born in Riga, Latvia, on October 21, 1938. In 1950, her family migrated to Collinsville, Connecticut, with the help of Collinsville Lutheran Church. Velta is survived by her brother Juris Knislis and his wife, Patricia; her son, Steven Holt; her daughter, Rebecca Schulte, and her husband, Brian; her beloved grandchildren, Mason, Ryan, Grady, and Brody; and her adored granddogs,...