All Obituaries

Isabel R. Lorenzana, 96, beloved wife of the late Juan A. Lorenzana, passed away on Saturday, March 16 2019, at Miller Memorial Community. She was born in Manati, Puerto Rico, on April 20, 1922. Isabel has been a resident of Meriden, CT, since 1953. She was devoted to God, family & love. She never turned anyone away. Her home was always open as well as her heart. Words cannot describe how much she will be missed. She is survived by her daughters Ana Andrews & Miriam Lorenzana of...

Fortunata 'Faye' DeCato Levenduski entered into eternal rest on March 8, 2019 after a long illness. She is survived by her beloved husband, Joseph, her devoted companion who never left her side for 64 years. Faye is also survived by her only son Joseph (Kathleen) Levenduski and her 3 grandchildren, Michele (Jared) Downing, Brian (Jennifer) Levenduski, and Kyle Levenduski; her 2 great-grandchildren Arlo and Lyra Downing; and her brother Anthony DeCato. Faye was born on October 1,...

Brenda M. Fair age 67, sadly lost her battle with cancer and passed away on March 1, 2019 at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, CT surrounded by her family. Brenda was born on June 28, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Henry and E. Mary (Trent) Fair. She settled in Detroit, Michigan for many years.  She then traveled to various states before moving to New Britain, CT three years ago.  She retired from Michigan Bell, where she was a telephone operator, and also worked in the...

Norma Theresa (Farrell) McCarthy, 92, of Newington, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Hartford Hospital after a brief illness.  Born June 29, 1927 in New Britain, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late James Michael and Mary Elizabeth (McIntyre) Farrell.  Norma attended Saint Joseph School in New Britain and graduated from New Britain Senior High School Class of 1945.  Norma worked in several landmark New Britain, Connecticut institutions including...

On February 21,2019 while holding her closely in my arms, and adopted "good daughter" Joanne holding her hand,  Deanna Twitchell, my Mother, my best friend, my everything was peacefully set free to be with her true love, the late Harold Twitchell.    Deanna was simply the best!  Born on August 10, 1945 in Waterville, ME.  A loving, supportive, devoted Mother and best friend to Lori Kaminski of Bristol, CT.  A Grandmother to Carrie Kaminski Hoskins and...

Joseph Gabriel Gryckiewicz, Jr., 93, of New Britain CT, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, surrounded by his family. Born and raised in New Britain to the late Joseph and Helen (Kaminski) Gryckiewicz. As a devout Catholic, Joe was always involved in some aspect of the church. As a young man he was an alter boy at Sacred Heart church and later was in charge of keeping the Sacristy ready for all Masses as well as ringing the church bells twice a day. Ropes Joseph attached...

William “Bill” Cararini, 75, of Berlin, passed on Saturday, February 16, 2019. He was born in New Britain, CT on August 6, 1943 to the late Mario and Anna (Naples) Cararini and is survived by his wife Diane (Sasso) Cararini. Bill proudly served the New Britain Fire Department for many years and reached the level of Lieutenant prior to his retirement in the 1980’s.  He had a passion for art and was an artist himself. He enjoyed making people laugh and was always joking...

Charles (Chuck) Arbaugh II passed away on February 14, 2019 at home in Preston, CT. Chuck was born on July 25,1965 at the Naval Submarine Base in Groton, CT. He was the son of Charlene Maurer, whom he lived with, and Charles Arbaugh from McAlester, Oklahoma. Chuck was a kind, loving, and gentile soul who would drop anything to help someone in need. He loved playing his guitar and jamming with friends. In his younger years he traveled with the Grateful Dead band in his vintage Volkswagen...

Christopher Garcia Sr. 62, passed away on Monday February 11, 2019. He was predeceased by his wife Judith Garcia and mother Lola Garcia. He was the husband of Michelle Garcia of North Carolina. He is survived by daughters Miranda (Michael) Bunnell of Meriden, Jessica (Sara) Garcia-O’Shea of Milford; sons Christopher Jr. of Meriden, Jason Garcia of West Haven;  Grandchildren Mikayla and Justin Bunnell of Meriden;  His Father, Joseph Garcia Sr. of Wallingford and brothers...

MaryAnn Soroka, age 66, sadly lost her battle with cancer and passed away on February 8, 2019 at her home in Berlin, CT surrounded by her family. MaryAnn was born on February 6, 1953 in Phoenix, Arizona to Paul and Eileen (Ryan) Gormley. She grew up in New Britain, CT with her five brothers and sisters and was a graduate of New Britain High School. MaryAnn lived most of her life in Berlin where, for the past nineteen years, she worked for the Town of Berlin. Most of that time she worked in...