All Obituaries

Lucy M. Cyr of New Britain passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 10, 2019. Born in Floridia in the Province of Sicily, Italy to the late Santo and Josephine Cannata. Lucy came to America with her family at the age of 7. Anyone that knew Lucy knew that she was quite the talker. Her dementia eventually made us long for the days that she would corner you in a room and talk your ear off about anything and everything for hours. She was an avid Skip-Bo player with three generations and...

Frederick Boris, Sr., 86, of Meriden, passed away on January 6, 2019. He was born in Meriden on October 20, 1932 to the late Michael and Nellie Boris.   He is survived by his sons Frederick Boris, Jr. and his wife Rosanne of Durham, and Michael Boris of Meriden; his granddaughters, Shelby Boyle and her husband Griffin of FL, and Katelyn Boris of Durham, CT; his grandson Frederick Boris, III; and great-grandchildren Raelynn and Emmett Boyle. Frederick is predeceased by his wife Barbara...

Mary L. (Luppino) Suess of Deltona, FL, formerly of Plainville, CT, passed away peacefully at Avery Heights on January 5, 2019. She is the widow of Stanley Suess. They shared 40 loving years of marriage. Born in New Britain to the late Vincent J. and Catherine (Arena) Luppino. She attended St. Mary’s Parochial School, Nathan Hale Jr. High, and New Britain Sr. High School, class of ’54. In life, Mary played the fife in The O’Reilly’s Lassie Drum Corp. where she formed...

Edgardo Lopez, Sr., passed away suddenly Thursday, January 3, 2019. Edgardo is predeceased by both of his parents. Edgardo leaves behind his daughter Jessica Schwartz and her husband Brian, from CA, and his son Edgardo Lopez, Jr. He also leaves behind his brothers Angel, Raymond, and Miguel; sisters, Maria; Judith, Mary, Wanda, Josie, and Celeste; grandchildren, Abriana Schwartz and Donovan Lopez; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Services for Edgardo, Sr., will be held on Wednesday,...

Gordon Wilford Wheeler, 101, of Ansonia, passed away peacefully at home on January 1, 2019. He was born on June 18, 1917 in Derby, CT to the late Henry and Mary (Sheehan) Wheeler. Gordon is survived by his daughters Carol Lugris of Tampa, FL, and Susan Laverty of Naugatuck, CT; his sister-in-law’s Irene Wheeler of FL and Elaine and her husband Robert Holley of Southbury, CT; his grandchildren Leslie Laverty-Beattie and her husband Martin of Ansonia, CT, Christopher Lugris of Tampa,...

George Leonard Martin, III passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018. Born to the late George Martin, II, and his wife Phyllis (Santoro) Martin in Waterbury, CT. George is predeceased by his wife, Nancy (Scorpio) Martin. After 47 years of marriage, George did not want to leave Nancy in heaven too long with out him, and he joined her just two days later. George leaves behind their two sons, George Martin, Jr. and his companion Mandy of Plantsville, CT, and Jared Martin and his companion...

It is with great sadness that the family of Barbara Quagliaroli announces her passing on December 27, 2018, at the age of 76, after a long battle with COPD. Barbara will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 48 years, Louis, and her children Robert Marouski and wife Debbie, Richard Marouski and wife Donna, Ann Williams and husband Brian, Jill (Quagliaroli) Holman and husband Brian. “Grandma” will be greatly missed by her 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Barbara was...

Nancy (Scorpio) Martin passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018. Born to the late Anthony and Avis Scorpio in Southington, CT. After 47 years of marriage Nancy left her husband George Martin, III, behind. George did not leave Nancy in heaven too long, before returning to her side just two days after. Nancy leaves behind their two sons, George Martin, Jr. and his companion Mandy of Plantsville, CT, and Jared Martin and his companion Michelle of Plantsville, CT. She is predeceased by her...

Ira M. Goldberg, 77, passed away peacefully at home on December 24th with his beloved wife Carol (King) and devoted dog Kayley by his side. Born in Hartford Connecticut he was the son of William and Lillian (Gersten) Goldberg. He was raised in Colchester, graduating from Bacon Academy in 1959. Ira interrupted his college studies to join the Merchant Marine to see the world. Subsequently he was drafted into the Army in 1965 and served his country in Vietnam. He completed his Bachelor of...

KENSINGTON - Michael “Big Mike” Baczewski, 62, husband of the late love of his life Pamela “Beba” Eve (Prestash) Baczewski, was spirited away on Tuesday evening leaving his son Michael E.Z. Baczewski fully responsible for carrying on his legacy of humor, and to ensure people laugh every day. Mike would often say he would rise well before the roosters, if that’s true then perhaps we will all be in trouble - who’s going to wake up the roosters now? Born in...