All Obituaries

Martin Putorak, 65, of Middletown, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday May 19, 2019. Marty was born on October 9, 1953 in New Britain, CT. He is survived by his three dedicated children: Brian Putorak and his wife Nicole of Stratford, Sara Pavelka and her husband Don of Canterbury, and Kyle Putorak and his girlfriend Kristina Tomin of North Haven. He is also survived by his siblings: Leo Putorak and his wife Carol of Aiea, Hawaii, Audrey Putorak of New Britain, and Douglas Putorak of New...

In Loving Memory of Amya J. Breedlove "Warrior Princess", 11, of New Britain. Born in Farmington to Jazzalynn Meredith and Antwon Breedlove, on April 25, 2008. Passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019. Services for Amya will be held on Friday, May 24, 2019 from 2 to 4 PM at the Luddy-Peterson Funeral Home, 205 S. Main St., New Britain.

MARY F. (MANNIX) RABBITO, 77, of Milford, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at Connecticut Hospice on May 13, 2019.  Mary was born in New Haven, Connecticut on June 18, 1941. She was a graduate of Hillhouse High School. She worked at various jobs throughout her lifetime but found her place at Bridges in Milford, helping patients and office staff feel comfortable with her warm smile and great sense of humor! Mary was married to Richard Rabbito (Molly) for 24 years and they raised two...

Monica Lynn Creighton          Moe Lion Monica Lynn Creighton, 33, entered eternal life suddenly on May 3, 2019 and was reunited with her mother, Lynn Pronovost, who passed June 12, 2015 and her brother, Joseph Hopkins, who passed September 13, 2009. Monica was born March 12, 1986 in Waterbury. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Mariah Manzano; her father Robert Creighton; her half-brother Michael Creighton, and her half-brother Justin Creighton of Myrtle...

This obituary would have ended here if she had her choice, so our family is writing what we know would make her laugh, something she wants us to be able to do at this time, so here it is... Suzanne was born to Robert and Ann Connelly on March 23, 1952 in New Britain, Ct. She was an unofficial advocate for marijuana use where ironically she chose 4-20-2019 to pass on. As a caring, loving mother, with a great sense of humor, Sue was usually drinking a Coke, reading horror novels and watching...

BERNADINE E. (MACEK) GROCKI, 88, of Newington, Connecticut, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 18, 2019.  Bernie was born in Ryan Township, Pennsylvania on January 1, 1931. A graduate of Mahanoy City High School and Ford School Of Business Pottsville, Pennsylvania.  She worked at Olmsted Air Force Base and The Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company. After working for several years, she spent the rest of her life as a devoted wife, homemaker, mother and...

Leona Spooner, 81, of Thomaston formally of Bristol died peacefully April 15, 2019 with family by her side. She was predeceased by her Husband of 40 wonderful years Sherman (Bud) Spooner also predeceased by her father Victor and Mother Mildred Rock. Also Sisters Lillian and Helen and brothers George and Norman. She leaves behind 2 sisters Viola and Barbara. Also 3 sons Donald Rock, Keith (Linda) Spooner and Scott (Mary) Spooner, and 2 Daughters Starleen (Moray) Brayall and Darleen (Dave)...

Janice was 68 years old; born and raised in The Bronx, NY, she was the youngest of four children born to Aaron and Hannah Rosen. She was always a dedicated and hard worker having worked as a waitress, shop keeper, and a store owner of Stacy’s Sweet Shoppe. She retired after 18 years of employment in the security department at Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, NY; a job that she loved. She moved to Connecticut in 2011 from NY. Janice was an amazing cook, baker, artist, and an avid...

Bernard Fillion, 65, of Plainville, passed away unexpectedly on April 14, 2019. He is predeceased by his parents Thuribe & Yvette Fillion and his brother Raymond Fillion. Bernard is survived by his loving wife Laurie; his son David; his sister Judith & her husband Ray; his brothers Martial, and Jean & his wife Laura; his brother-in-law Ernie; his sister-in-law Denise; his nephews Ben, Raymond, Francoise, and Kyle; his nieces Gia & her husband Billy, Jade & her husband...

Martin J. Serafin (Bobo), 74, of Berlin, CT, passed away peacefully Monday, April 8, 2019. Martin is survived by his wife Linda M. Serafin (Nizeul); three sons Eric L. Serafin of FL, Ryan A. Serafin of AL, and Adam J. Serafin who was his caretaker for the past 5 years; his four grandchildren Savanna Serafin (she was the sunshine in his life), Chase Hennsey, Martin and Noah Serafin; and a brother Thomas Serafin of New Britain. Martin was born in New Britain, CT and was the son of the late...