All Obituaries

Thomas Jenkins, Jr., 87, of New Britain, CT passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019, at Autumn Lake Health Care in New Britain, CT. Thomas was born July 17, 1932, in Brassfield, NC and was the son of the late Thomas and Willie Lee Jenkins. He was predeceased by his wife of many years, Autry A. Jenkins; his son Larry Jenkins; his brother Robert Earl Jenkins; his sister Mary Ida Robinson; his great-grandchild Joel Hightower and two step-children, Darrel and Robert Seymour. Hi is survived by...

Aleksander Koza, 71, of Glastonbury passed away peacefully on September 1, 2019 at The Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain. He was born in Poland on July 16, 1948, a son of the late Bronislaw and Kazimiera (Kolodziejczyk) Koza.  He immigrated to the United States in 1961 at the age of 13 with his family.  He graduated from Technical School and became a welder.  He is survived by his son, Robert Koza and his wife Maryellen of Wallingford and three grandchildren,...

James J. McLaughlin, 60, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2019. James was a lifelong Hartford resident where he attended St. Augustine School and Hartford Public High School, as well as having attended Porter & Chester Institute. Jim was a classic car buff and loved to work on cars. He routinely offered advice and helped work on the cars of friends and family. Jim especially excelled as a cook, having worked in many area restaurants over the past 35+ years - Joshua Tree,...

Family and friends are invited to calling hours at the Luddy-Peterson Funeral Home, 205 S. Main St., New Britain, on Sunday, September 1, 2019 from 11:30-3. Followed by a private prayer service.

Karin (Matusek) Randolph, 76, of Ellington, CT, and formerly of Mansfield, CT, passed away peacefully, August 4, 2019, with her husband and daughter by her side. She was born March 18, 1943 in Miami, FL to Carl J. and Virginia (Gregory) Matusek.  Karin leaves behind her loving husband, Kenneth Randolph. She and Ken celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 7, 2019. She also leaves behind her daughter Amanda Doyle, her husband Patrick Doyle, and their son Andrew "Drew"...

Kevin Francis Walsh, 60, of Berlin died at his home Wednesday, July 31, 2019. Born June 7, 1959 in Staten Island, NY, he was the son of Marie P. Walsh of Berlin, CT and Neil D. Walsh of Clarkesville, GA. Kevin was a retired master carpenter employed by the Local Carpenters Union where he worked for over 30 years.   Besides his parents, he is survived by his five brothers and one sister, Neil D. Walsh and wife Joy of Bristol, CT, Robert J. Walsh and wife Lori, of Manchester CT,...

Antonio “Tony” Arthur Bergeron Jr. passed away on July 20, 2019 surrounded by family. Tony as he was known to his many friends and family was the son of Antonio A. Bergeron and Violet L. Moran of Willimantic. He was born in Willimantic, Connecticut on November 16, 1938 and was a life-long native of the Willimantic area. He spent his career at Connecticut Light & Power as a chief mechanic in East Hampton. He proudly served in the United States Air Force between 1956 and 1960...

Dr. Phillip “Tom” Sylvester passed away on July 13 in Middlesex Hospital, following a stroke. He was the only child of Kimmel Sylvester and Margaret (Molyneaux) Sylvester, and was born on April 1, 1936, in Evanston, Illinois.   Tom is survived by his wife Kathleen Sheehan Watanabe and three children: Steven Sylvester of Cheshire, Connecticut; Susan Ann Sylvester of Zamora, Spain; and Jonathan Watanabe of New Haven, Connecticut. Tom also has six grandchildren: Kelly Ann...

Lynn Ann Roberts, daughter of Sarah and George H. Roberts Jr., came into this world February 25, 1960 and passed away July 10, 2019 at the age of 59. Lynn grew up in North Haven, lived in Branford, raised two children in Guilford and found her forever home in Clinton, Connecticut - at a place called Serendipity. She is predeceased by her father and leaves behind her two children; Sarah Emma Bengtson and Justin Randall Bengtson. Lynn was the sole proprietor of Lyrob Graphics for over thirty...

Douglas Maruszewski, 44 of Clinton CT, passed away peacefully at Yale hospital after a long unknown illness. He leaves behind his wife Lisa of 20 years and his 3 amazing children Sammi, Douglas Jr. and Miranda. Douglas is also survived by his parents Thomas and Diana of Clinton, his sister Victoria and her husband Victor of Torrington and their 3 amazing children, Nicholas, Zachary and Ryan, along with sister Stephanie Gerardi and husband John and brother Neil. He also leaves behind his...