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LABUTIS, Charles F., Jr.
ENFIELD, CONNECTICUT: Charles F. Labutis, Jr., 66, died January 3, 1980 at Johnson Memorial Hospital in Stafford Springs. He was the father of Jacqueline Dows of Montville. Services were held at St. Bernard's Church in Enfield. Burial was at St. Bernard's Cemetery under the direction of Leete-Stevens Funeral Home.

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LANTERI, Violet
SOUTHINGTON, CONNECTICUT: Violet Lalla Lanteri, 88, died July 2, 2009. She was born September 4, 1920 to the late John and Julia Bove Lalla. She retired from Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, and was a longtime Avon representative. She attended St. Dominic Church, and was a volunteer with the Bradley Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She is survived by her children, J. Douglas Lantieri (Mary) and Phyllis Orde (Clifford), all of Southington, 3 granchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Joseph P. Lanteri; and a son, Jerry Lanteri. Services were held at St. Dominic Church. Burial was at St. Thomas Cemetery by DellaVecchia Funeral Home.

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LANTZ, Dorothy
NORWALK, CONNECTICUT: Dorothy Lantz died April 7, 1977 at her residence. She was born in Suffern, NY to Louis and Sadie Nelson Weiner. She was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, and was an office manager at Advertising Promotes Sales in Wesport. She was a member of Temple Shalom and its Sisterhood. Survivors include her husband, Rabbi Jacob Lantz; two sons, Lawrence S. Lantz of Norwalk, and Paul D. Lantz of New York City; her mother, of Monroe, NY; and a brother, Elliott Weiner of Newburgh, NY. Services were held at Temple Shalom. Burial was at the Independent Hebrew Society Cemetery under the direction of Collins Funeral Home.

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LAZAROS, Arsen
BRANFORD, CONNECTICUT: Arsen Lazaros died March 22, 2011. He born September 17, 1926 in Albania to Sokrat and Kaliopi Lazaros. He worked in the restaurant industry, and owned the Cape Codder Restaurant in New Haven. He was a veteran of the Albanian Army. He was the father of Kaliopi Macknis of New Haven, and Maria Langner of Madison; and the father-in-law of Edlira Kovaci of Branford. He had 2 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Grace Lazaros; a son, Ivan Lazri; a sister; and three brothers. Arrangements were handled by W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home.

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LEARY, Evelyn
NAUGATUCK, CONNECTICUT: Evelyn G. Cockcroft Leary, 96, died March 22, 2007. She was born May 14, 1910 to the late Herbert and Mary Ellen Thurston Cockcroft. She attended Waterbury Hospital School of Nursing, and attended St. Francis of Assisi Church. Survivors include a daughter, Maureen Taylor of Naugatuck; two sons, John J. Leary of Simsbury, and Bill Leary of Naugatuck; two daughtersin-law, Mary Leary and Barbara Leary, both of Naugatuck; her grandchildren; and her greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas P. Leary, Sr.; a daughter, JoAnn Leary; and a son, Thomas P. Leary, Jr. Services were held at St. Francis of Assisi Church. Burial was at St. James Cemetery with arrangements by Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home.

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LEE, David M.
REDDING, CONNECTICUT: David M. Lee, 55, died February 22, 1992 at the Danbury Hospital. He was born January 27, 1937 in Eastbourne, England to Col. James Lee and Winnie Burr Lee. He was an international business manager for Union Carbide with 32 years of service. He held a master's degree from Cambridge University. He had lived in Redding for 16 years, and was a founder of the Redding Soccer Club. He is survived by his wife, Alexandra Luckes Lee; two sons, Andrew D. Lee and Bruce M. Lee, both of Redding; and his mother. Services were held at Christ Episcopal Church. Arrangements were handled by Bouton Funeral Home.

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LUCIFORA, Angelo
STRATFORD, CONNECTICUT: Angelo Lucifora, 84, died July 28, 2007. He was born May 31, 1923 to the late Luigi and Concetta Lucifora. He was the former proprietor of the Swiss Colony in Tucson, AZ and Margaret's Spirit Shop in Bridgeport. He is survived by two sons, Louis Lucifora of Ansonia, and Angelo Lucifora (Tracy) of Stratford; a daughter, Claudia Murray (Robert) of Stratford; two stepdaughters, Patty Wildman (Paul) and Gail Parker, both of Tucson, AZ; 9 grandchildren; his cousins; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Vieira Lucifora; two brothers, Carmen and William Lucifora; and two sisters, Enrica "Rita" Curcio and Angelina Santora. Services were held at the Stratford Baptist Church. Interment was at Lakeview Cemetery by Adzima Funeral Home.

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MALENFANT, Janice
WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT: Janice M. Lushinsky Malenfant, 60, died February 20, 2009 at Saint Mary's Hospital. She was born September 19, 1948 in Waterbury to the late Peter Lushinsky and Pauline Drag Lushinsky. She was a graduate of Saint Mary's Hospital School of Nursing, and was an employee of the hospital for 14 years. She also worked as nurse at Ingraham Manor in Bristol for 20 years. She is survived by her husband, Lewis A. Malenfant; her children, Lewis J., Lindsay A., Matthew P. Malenfant, and Aimee (Greg) Roberts, all of Waterbury; her mother; her sisters, Beverly Amodeo of Waterbury, Paula Kuzlchev of Lancaster, CA, and Lynn Soliwocki and Ruth Alsdorf, both of Wolcott; a granddaughter; and her nieces and nephews. Interment was at New Pine Grove Cemetery by DellaVecchia Funeral Home.

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MARTIN, Paul, Jr.
NORWALK, CONNECTICUT: Paul Martin, Jr. died August 13, 1971. He was born in Norwalk. He worked as a cable splicer for Southern New England Telephone Co., and was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War. He was the husband of Barbara Stevens Martin. Services were held at Bethel A.M.E. Church. Interment with military honors was at Spring Grove Cemetery in Darien.

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McKISSOCK, Harriet
NORWALK, CONNECTICUT: Harriet Arnold McKissock died January 10, 2008. She was born January 25, 1912. She was a graduate of Smith College, and was active with the Smith Club Alumnae Association, Preserve the Wetlands, and the Norwalk Land Trust. Survivors include a daughter, Holly Sawyer (Tom) of Malibu, CA; 4 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Allan McKissock. Arrangements were handled by Edward Lawrence Funeral Home.

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McMAHON, Horace
NORWALK, CONNECTICUT: Horace McMahon, 64, died August 17, 1971 at Norwalk Hospital. He was born May 17, 1906 in South Norwalk to Thomas and Agnes Bellew McMahon. He was a stage, film and television actor, appearing in Detective Story, Naked City, The Thin Man, Alexander's Ragtime Band, The Twilight Zone, Mr. Broadway and more. He had attended Fordham University School of Law, and also worked occasionally in journalism, having written for the South Norwalk Sentinel and the Darien Review. He was past president of the Catholic Actors' Guild, and enjoyed sports. He was survived by his wife, Louise Campbell McMahon; a son, Thomas McMahon; and two daughters, Kate and Martha. Services were held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Interment was at St. John's Cemetery.

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McQUILLAN, Mary
NIANTIC, CONNECTICUT: Mary A.R. McQuillan, 41, died March 4, 1949 at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, MA. She was the daughter of James and Josephine London McQuillan. She was a fourth grade teacher at Bartlett School. She was preceded in death by her mother. Services were held at St. Agnes' Church. Interment was at Union Cemetery under the direction of Thomas L. Neilan and Sons Funeral Home.

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McRAE, Thomas, Jr.
BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT: Thomas McRae, Jr., 61, died June 22, 2011 at his residence. He was born February 15, 1950 in Bennettsville, SC. He was a tool grinder at Sikorsky Aircraft with 32 years of service, and had lived in Bridgeport for over 40 years. He was a member of the Newfield Social Club and the M.O.V.E. Yacht Club. He was a C.B. enthusiast, and his handle was "Blue Bird". Survivors include three daughters, Geshila, Patricia and Monquencelo Miles, all of Bridgeport; a son, Tyrone Miles of Georgia; a brother, Sam McRae of Bennettsville, SC; 12 grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Local services were held at the chapel of Morton's Mortuary. Interment was at Ideal Cemetery in Marlboro County, SC.

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MILLER, Edna
DANBURY, CONNECTICUT: Edna M. Venning Miller, 77, died January 13, 1978 at her residence. She was born July 17, 1900 to John and Lilly Thomas Venning. She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church. Survivors include two sons, Richard Miller and Raymond A. Miller, Jr.; four daughters, Mrs. John Morganti, Mrs. Allen Chester, Jean Kienle, and Myrtle McPhee; her grandchildren; her great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. Services were held at Tomlinson Homestead. Interment was at Wooster Cemetery.

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MOLNAR, Zoltan
WILTON, CONNECTICUT: Zoltan J. Molnar, 74, died March 12, 2006 at Norwalk Hospital. He was born in Hungary to Istvan and Maria Bertok Molnar. He was a self-employed residential painter, and a former longtime resident of Norwalk. Survivors include a sister, Maria (Oscar) Slankovits of Hungary; two nephews; and his friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, Istvan. Services were held at St. Ladislaus Church. Arrangements were handled by Magner Funeral Home.

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MONJO, Ferdinand
STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT: Ferdinand Nicholas Monjo, 60, died March 6, 1929 at his residence, "The Cedars", in Stamford. He was born August 13, 1875 in Brooklyn, NY. He came from a family of noted fur traders, and took over his father's business in 1897. He was the director of the New York Fur Auction Co., as well as co-director of the Fur Trade Foundation and the Charity Chest of the Fur Industry in New York. He maintained a branch office in St. Louis, and was a member of the Fur Merchants' Credit Association. He was the husband of Jennie May Monjo; and the father of George L. Monjo, Ferdinand Monjo, Jr., and Edward R. Monjo. His grandson, F.N. Monjo III, was a children's book author and editor, and a recipient of the National Book Award. Interment was at Woodland Cemetery in Stamford.

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MORDARSKI, Roger
TORRINGTON, CONNECTICUT: Roger J. Mordarski, 61, died January 2, 2010. He was born January 4, 1948 to the late John and Wanda Grundwalski Mordarski. He retired from the Torrington Company after 41 years of service. He is survived by a daughter, Nicole Gurtowsky of Torrington; a sister, Pauline Mordarski of Torrington; and 3 grandchildren. Services were held at St. Francis Church. Arrangements were handled by LaPorta-Cook Funeral Home.

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MORRISON, Roscoe, Sr.
WEST HAVEN, CONNECTICUT: Roscoe Morrison, Sr., 76, died March 1, 2011. He was born October 23, 1934 in Rennert, NC to the late King Morrison, Sr. and Susanna Morrison. Survivors include his wife, Lillian Morrison; three sons, Roscoe Morrison, Jr. of Maryland, and Jimmy Morrison and Clinton Doward of New Haven; his daughters, Sharon, Edna, Valerie, Elizabeth, Lisa Morrison, Kelley Reed and Jerel Lorde, all of New Haven; a sister, Ellen Davis of North Carolina; two brothers, King Morrison, Jr. of New Haven, and Billie Morrison of Ohio; 28 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; his cousins; several nieces and nephews; and his friends. He was preceded in death by a son; a daughter; two brothers; and three sisters. Services were held at Morning Star Freewill Holiness Church. Interment was at Evergreen Cemetery with arrangements by Howard K. Hill Funeral Services.

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NEMETH, Helene
NORWALK, CONNECTICUT: Helene W. Nemeth died January 4, 1972. She was born in New York, NY. She had lived in Norwalk since 1923 and was active with civic and charitable affairs. She was the wife of Harry Nemeth. Services were held at Temple Beth El. Burial was the Independent Hebrew Society Cemetery with arrangements by Collins Funeral Home.

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NEVELOS, Stephen
SOUTHINGTON, CONNECTICUT: Stephen J. Nevelos, 71, died August 11, 1991 at his residence. He was born September 24, 1919 in Torrington to Frank and Barbara Dohanyos Nevelos. He retired from Allied Control Gould Co., and was a member of St. Thomas Church. He had lived in Southington for 46 years. Survivors include his wife, Antoinette Galiette Nevelos; three daughters, Judith Laduke of Litchfield, Sylvia Bugbee of Colchester, and Ann Marie Cotter of Southington; four sisters, Mary Albrycht of Newington, Elizabeth Longo of Southington, Barbara Cascone of Bristol, and Margaret Larsen of Meriden; three brothers, Guss Nevelos of Plantsville, and Joseph and George Nevelos, both of Albuquerque, NM ; 4 granddaughters; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Nevelos. Services were held at St. Thomas Catholic Church. Interment was at St. Thomas Cemetery by DellaVecchia Funeral Home.

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NIKODEM, Mary
FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT: Mary Nikodem, 91, died February 16, 2010. She was born March 24, 1918. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting and knitting. She attended St. Anthony's Church, where she was a member of the Women's Guild and the St. Anthony's Seniors. Survivors include two sons, Rev. Martin Nikodem, and Edward Nikodem (Beth) of Dearborn, MI; a daughter, Carol Halfpenny (Peter) of Shelton; and 3 granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Nikodem; five brothers; and a sister. Services were hend at St. Anthony of Padua Church. Interment was at St. Thomas Cemetery by Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home.

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O'RORKE, Rev. Cornelius D.
NORWALK, CONNECTICUT: Father C.D. O'Rorke, C.S.Sp., died in September of 1932. He was born in 1861 in Ireland. For 15 years, he served as pastor of St. Christopher's Church in Tiverton, RI, and was residing with the Holy Ghost Fathers community in Norwalk. Services were held at the Holy Ghost Chapel. Interment was at Ferndale Cemetery in Norwalk.

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OSVALD, Anna
MANCHESTER, CONNECTICUT: Anna Kramer Osvald, died March 9, 2011 at Manchester Manor. She was born November 20, 1918 in Unionville to George and Anna Mikolajcik Kramer. She was a former resident of New London. She enjoyed gardening. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Jane Brosnan of Manchester, and Anna Nicholson of Stonington; a son, Joseph J. Osvald (Dorothy) of Schenectady, NY; two siblings, Theresa Oswell and Andrew Kramer; 6 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph M. Osvald; and siblings George, Paul, John, Mary, Elizabeth, Joseph, and Anna. Services were held at St. Joseph Church in New London. Burial was at St. Mary Cemetery by Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home.

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PARZYCH, Sophie
QUINEBAUG, CONNECTICUT: Sophie W. Pietluck Parzych, 86, died January 2, 2007 at her residence. She was born December 25, 1920 in Southbridge to John and Leonora Pollack Pietluck. She was a former resident of Fabyan, CT. She retired from American Optical, and was a member of St. Stephen's Church. She enjoyed crocheting and bird watching. Survivors include three daughters, Nancy Gaska (Ronald) of Harpursville, NY, and and Barbara Russo (Charles), and Janet Chapdelaine (fiance Alan Rusack) of Dudley; two brothers, Peter and Charles Pietluck, both of Webster; 3 grandchildren; her cousins; her nieces and nephews; and her dog, Rudy. She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Chester C. Parzych; and two brothers, John Pietluck and Joseph Petluch. Services were held at St. Stephen's Church. Interment was at Mount Zion Cemetery in Webster with arrangements by Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home.

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PEASE, Mildred
SOMERS, CONNECTICUT: Mildred B. MacNeil Pease, 89, died July 19, 2007 at Evergreen Healthcare. She was born September 25, 1917 in Springfield, MA. She was a longtime Somers resident, and operated Maplecrest Farms with her husband. Survivors include two sons, Robert N. Pease (Diana) of Somers, and Raymond L. Pease of McCune, KS; a sister, Pat Ely; a brother, Donald MacNeil; 3 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace F. Pease; a son, Richard O. Pease; and a great-grandson. Interment was at West Cemetery in Somers under the direction of Somers Funeral Home.

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PEAVEY, Harry N., Jr.
NORWALK, CONNECTICUT: Harry Nathaniel Peavey, Jr., 72, died April 13, 2002. He was born December 1, 1929 to the late Harry N. Peavey, Sr. and and Josephine Howard Peavey. He worked as a quality control inspector with Burndy Corp. for over 30 years, and served in the U.S. Army Reserve. He attended St. Philip's Church, and was a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his wife, Jennie Scinto Peavey; a brother, Claude B. Peavey of San Antonio, TX; and his nieces and nephews. Services were held at St. Philip's Church. Entombment was at Willowbrook Cemetery.

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PEDRAZA, Encarnacion
WILLIMANTIC, CONNECTICUT: Encarnacion Pedraza, 78, died September 22, 2001. He was born March 25, 1923 in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico to the late Francisco Pedraza and Monserrate Arroyo. He is survived by his wife, Maria Pedraza; five sons, Felix of New York, NY, Jose of Florida, Juan S. of Bridgeport, and Margaro and Juan A., both of Willimantic; six daughters, Rosa Ramos of Willimantic, Elena Sosa of Florida, Marta Pedraza of Hartford, Lydia Pedraza of Willimantic, Gloria Esther Rivera of Puerto Rico, and Maria Elena Pedraza of Willimantic; a sister, Carmen Pedraza of Willimantic; and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services were held at Iglesia Sagrado Corazon de Jesus. Burial was at the New Willimantic Cemetery by Potter Funeral Home.

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PELC, Frances
EAST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT: Frances Krusiewicz Pelc, 85, died September 12, 2008 at Hartford Hospital. She was born in Hartford. She retired from Pratt & Whitney Small Tool, and had lived in East Hartford for 10 years. Survivors include two sisters, Hedwig Brown of Glastonbury, and Irene Pecor of East Hartford; a sister-in-law, Ann Krusiewicz of Wethersfield; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, John J. Pelc. Interment was at Rose Hill Memorial Park.

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PETRO, Emil
STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT: Emil Petro, 92, died March 7, 2010 at his residence. He was born May 6, 1917 in Czechoslovakia to the late John and Mary Petrasko Petro. He came to the States at the age of 14, and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He worked at the Swiss Chalet in New Canaan for 30 years, and was also a baker at the Cottage Bake Shop in Stamford for over a decade. Survivors include a daughter, Beverly P. Slinsky of Stamford; a grandson; a great-grandson; a brother, John Hopco; a sister, Ruth Hopco; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Turanec Petro; and a son, Emil J. Petro. Services were held at Trinity Lutheran Church. Interment was at Fairfield Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Bosak-Talboys Funeral Home.

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POISSON, Era
BURLINGTON, CONNECTICUT: Era O. Poisson, 84, died March 9, 2008. She was born January 18, 1924 to the late Henry and Nellie Overstreet. She retired from Smith-Gates in Farmington. She is survived by a son, Wayne M. Poisson of Burlington; a daughter and son-in-law, Yvette D. and Anthony DeRollo of Clearwater, FL; and a grandson. She was the widow of Camille J. Poisson. Burial was at St. Mary's Cemetery under the direction of Ahern Funeral Home.

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POTTINGER, Pearlesther
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT: Pearlesther Pottinger, 75, died June 2, 2012 in Jamaica. She was born March 25, 1937 in Colon, Panama to the late Gertrude Gayle. She was a retired nurse's aide. She was a longtime resident of Brooklyn, NY, and had lived in Hartford for about 6 years. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Norma Francis of Hartford; her nieces-in-law and nephews-in-law; her friends; and her church family. Services were held at the Body of Christ Apostolic Church in Bloomfield. Interment was at Mount St. Benedict Cemetery in Bloomfield under the direction of Carmon Community Funeral Homes.

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POTYRA, Helen
SOUTH WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT: Helen Grace DeVarney Potyra, 85, died July 1, 2010. She was the daughter of Walter and Sarah Brennan DeVarney. She was born and raised in Manchester, but had been a South Windsor resident since 1953. She was a longtime employee of Phillip R. Smith Elementary School, and attended Wapping Community Church. She was a 60-year member of the Pythian Sisters, and also a member of the Manchester W.A.T.E.S., and the South Windsor Senior Center. She enjoyed making jewelry, playing bingo, and going to Foxwoods. Survivors include three sons, John Potyra (Jean) of South Windsor, James Potyra (Rosemary) of Vernon, and Michael Potyra (Janet) of Tolland; 4 grandchildren; 2 great-grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Potyra; her parents; her stepfather, Stephen Miller; and four sisters, Doris Zaches, Frances Angelo, Ella Baker, and Alice Bouthilette. Interment was at Wapping Cemetery under the direction of Samsel and Carmon Funeral Home.

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PRIGITANO, Sister Maryanna
SOUTHINGTON, CONNECTICUT: Sr. Maryanna Prigitano, 76, died April 15, 2009 in Southington. She was born December 25, 1932 in Meriden to the late Vincent and Josephine Nadile Prigitano. She was a graduate of Villa Walsh College in Morristown, NJ. She was a member of the Religious Teachers Filippini, and taught at many Catholic schools. She most recently taught at St. Thomas School. Survivors include three sisters, Theresa Santossio of Shelton, and Margaret Besek and Evelyn Marchetti, both of Meriden; a brother, Rocco Prigitano of Wallingford; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Rose Mastriannni; and three brothers, Joseph, Frank, and Anthony Prigitano. Services were held at St. Thomas Church. Burial was at Villa Walsh Convent Cemetery in Morristown, NJ with arrangements by DellaVecchia Funeral Home.

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PROTANO, Antoinette
NORWALK, CONNECTICUT: Antoinette Protano, 83, died April 8, 1977 at Prospect Gardens Nursing Home. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Lucia Maffucci of Italy; a brother, Joseph DeMaio of Italy; and 2 nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank Protano. Services were held at Sacred Heart Church in Stamford. Interment was at St. John's Cemetery under the direction of Lacerenza Funeral Home.

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RAIEM, Eniar
WILLIMANTIC, CONNECTICUT: Eniar Vahtrik Raiem, 84, died May 1, 2010 at Windham Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Boris and Adele Vainlo Vahtrik. She retired from Windham Hospital, and had also worked at Electro Motive Manufacturing Co. She was a member of the Estonian Lutheran Church. She is survived by her husband, Endel Raiem ; a son, Enn Raiem; and a granddaughter. Arrangements were entrusted to Potter Funeral Home.

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RAWLES, Olive
MERIDEN, CONNECTICUT: Olive Rawles, 87, died February 19, 2007. She was born November 17, 1919 to the late William and Florence Bogart Rawles. She was a retired waitress. She was preceded in death by a sister, Helen DeMichael. Interment was at Beaverdale Memorial Park under the direction of B.C. Bailey Funeral Home.

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REBSTOCK, Louis
MILFORD, CONNECTICUT: Louis Rebstock, 94, died in September of 1966 at the Milford Heights Convalescent Center. He was born in Bridgeport. He was a retired stock handler with the International Silver Co. of Meriden, and had been a Milford resident for 24 years. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Madeline Bonnell of New Haven, Mrs. Harriett Kraus of Milford, and Mrs. Hazel Addy of Yalesville; a son, Herman Rebstock of Meriden; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Burial was at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Meriden under the direction of Cody-White Funeral Home.

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RIVERA, Benita
BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT: Benita Rivera, 94, passed away May 30, 2006. She was born October 15, 1912 in Utuado, Puerto Rico to the late Juan Rivera and Bartola Rosado. She is survived by her sons, Jaime Rivera, Juan Rivera, and Ricardo Rivera of Santurce, Puerto Rico, and Roberto Rivera of Bridgeport; her daughters, Olga Rivera Calderas and Carmen Rivera Nieves, both of Orlando, FL, and Maria Rivera and Elba Rivera Rodriguez, both of Bridgeport; 27 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Interment was at Park Cemetery.

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ROBEL, Frand
SHELTON, CONNECTICUT: Frand Sedrak Robel, 48, died August 29, 2010 at Connecticut Hospice in Branford. He was the general manager of the Riverdale Diner in Shelton. Family members include his wife, Dalia Fouad Rezkallah Robel; his children, Andrew and Sandra Robel of Shelton; three brothers; and two sisters. Services were held at the Virgin Mary and Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church in Hamden. Interment was at Centerville Cemetery with arrangements by Washington Memorial Funeral Home.

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ROKOWSKI, Zigmund
NORWICH, CONNECTICUT: Zigmund Rokowski, 61, died April 5, 1974 at W.W. Backus Hospital. He was born December 18, 1912 in Norwich to Zigmund and Michalina Lucas Rokowski. He retired from the maintenance department of King-Seeley Thermos Co. Survivors include his wife, Carmella Cellucci Rokowski; a son, Ernest Rokowski of Naples, Italy; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Marino and Mrs. Henry Gavan, both of Linden, NJ; and a grandson. Services were held at St. Mary's Church. Burial was at St. Joseph's Cemetery under the direction of Labenski Funeral Home.

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ROMANOFSKY, John
WINDSOR LOCKS, CONNECTICUT: John Romanofsky, 55, died November 18, 1968 at Bickford Convalescent Home. He worked for Royal Typewriter, and had been living in Windsor Locks for 22 years. He was a member of the Lions Club. Survivors include his wife, Lorraine Magleora Romofsky; his mother, Ellen Romanofsky of Colchester; three sisters, Wanda Hamel of Windsor, Mary Bujnowski of Colchester, and Mrs. Frank Czaja of Moodus; and two brothers, Henry Romanofsky of Colchester, and Joseph Romanofsky of Chicago. Services were held at St. Mary's Church. Interment was at St. Bernard's Cemetery under the direction of Thomas W. Johnson Funeral Home.

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ROUMELIOTES, Mary
BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT: Mary Graziano Roumeliotes, 97, died November 29, 2005 at Bridgeport Healthcare. She was born in Germany, and had also lived in Italy. She came to the U.S. at a young age. She was a former resident of Bronx, NY and Springfield, MA before relocating to Bridgeport in 1961. She was a parishioner of St. Ann's Church. Survivors include a son, Sam Roumas of Bridgeport; a sister, Viola Harkins (Thomas) of Virginia; 3 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband, Sam Roumeliotes. Interment was at Lawncroft Cemetery under the direction of Lesko and Polke Funeral Home.

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SAMSEL, Lucjan
NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT: Lucjan Edward Samsel, 65, died May 1, 2010. He was born July 24, 1944 in Myszyniec, Poland to Wladyslaw and Walentyna Zywica Samsel. He was a retired cab driver, and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors include his children, Lucian Samsel of New Haven, and Mark Samsel and Elizabeth Samsel, both of Athens, GA; and a grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Ryszard and Zdzislaw Samsel; and a sister, Teresa Grzebisz. Interment was at All Saints Cemetery by Lupinski Funeral Home.

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SARPOLA, Caroline
GUILDFORD, CONNECTICUT: Caroline A. Mason Sarpola died January 14, 2008. She was born May 13, 1920 in Branford to the late Burton and Anna Altmannsberger Mason. Survivors include a sister, Jane (Robert) Zettergren of Branford; four brothers, Phillip (Louise) Mason of North Branford, Sherwood (Linda) Mason of East Haven, Robert (Karen) Mason of Thomaston, and Donald (Janet) Mason of Hampstead, NC; a sister-in-law, Paula Sarpola Mason of Jupiter, FL; and her nieces and nephews, including James (Della) Neal of Branford. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tauno Sarpola; a sister, Shirley Neal; and a brother, Burton Mason. Arrangements were entrusted to W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home.

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SCRABULIS, John
NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT: John P. Scrabulis, 75, died December 25, 2000. He was a graduate of St. Michael's College in Vermont. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, and had also served in the U.S. Merchant Marine. He was a member of St. Andrew's Church, the VFW, the American Legion, and the Disabled American Veterans. He is survived by his nieces and nephews. Services were held at St. Andrew's Church. Interment with military honors was at St. Mary's Cemetery under the direction of Kenney-Luddy Funeral Home.

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SHUTE, William G.
WALLINGFORD, CONNECTICUT: William George Shute died November 9, 1964. He was an educator, and had taught mathematics at the Choate School for 39 years. He was survived by his wife, Tamizin Kelsey Shute. Services were held at the First Methodist Church of Meriden. A memorial service was also held at the Choate School. Interment was at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Meriden with arrangements by B.C. Bailey Funeral Home.

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SIELERT, V.A.
WESTPORT, CONNECTICUT: V.A. Sielert, 75, died May 25, 2004 in Westport. He was a retired loss prevention director for GTE with 40 years of service. He was a member of the National Safety Council and the New England Historic Genealogical Society, and had been a volunteer at the Pequot Library for 20 years. He had been a Westport resident for 35 years. He formerly lived in California for over 20 years, and also lived in Dexter, MO, where he graduated high school. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Wilma S. Sielert; a daughter, Wendy Valentine of Milford; four sons, Steven Sielert of Westport, William Sielert of Milford, Vern Sielert of Auburn, WA, and Richard Sielert of Lagunitis, CA; a sister, Edith Dunn; 8 grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Arrangements were handled by Spear Funeral Home.

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SENGER, Mary
MERIDEN, CONNECTICUT: Mary T. Senger, 42, died September 4, 1962 at her residence. She was born in Waterbury. She was a longtime Meriden resident, and attended St. Rose Church. She was unmarried. Survivors include three brothers, Frederick, John and William, all of Meriden; and her nieces and nephews. Services were held at St. Rose Church. Interment was at Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of John J. Ferry and Sons Funeral Home.

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SERVIDIO, Rosa
GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT: Rosa Servidio, 87, died June 3, 2009. She was born March 19, 1922 in Corigliano, Italy to Antonio and Raffaela Piro. She and her husband came to the U.S. from Italy in 1971. She enjoyed knitting, cooking and gardening. She is survived by three children, Frank Servidio, Angelo Servidio, and Raffaela Lupinacci, all of Cos Cob; 7 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michele Servidio; her parents; three brothers, Salvatore, Eugenio, and Guiseppe Piro; and three sisters, Assunta Russo, Angelina Falko, and Carmenia Servidio. Services were held at St. Catherine of Siena Church. Burial was at St. Mary's Cemetery by Castiglione Funeral Home.

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SHAPIRO, Anatoly
BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT: Anatoly Shapiro, 89, died January 3, 2010. He was born in Russia to the late Natan and Hanna Shapiro. He held a master's degree, and was an electrical engineer. He is survived by a son, David Shapiro and his wife Sybil of Clinton; and a granddaughter, Nadya Shapiro. Burial was at Rodeph Sholom Memorial Park under the direction of Abraham L. Green and Son Funeral Home.

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SHARAF, Bessie
NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT: Bessie F. Sharaf, 92, died September 4, 1994 at Bridebrook Convalescent Home in Niantic. She was born October 14, 1901 in Boston to Bernard and Gitty Finn. She and her husband operated Sharaf Stationery Store. She was a member of Beth El Synagogue, Hadassah, and the Hebrew Senior Citizens. She was also a hospital volunteer. Survivors include a daughter, Geraldine Kaplan of Niantic; a son, Earl M. Sharaf of Bourne, MA; 6 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Aaron H. Sharaf. Services were held at Beth El Synagogue. Burial was at Beth El Cemetery in Groton by Neilan and Sons Funeral Home.

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SHER, Ruth
CHESHIRE, CONNECTICUT: Ruth Violet Fishman Sher, 92, died January 22, 2010. She was born May 25, 1917 to the late Zena Batalsky and Louis Fishman. She was active with Parent-Teacher Association activities and the Cheshire Senior Citizens. Survivors include a son, Philip and wife Patricia of Cheshire; her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her nieces and nephews; and her grand-nieces and grand-nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Adolph Sher; a son, David; a daughter, Barbara Abrams; a granddaughter, Alicia Abrams; and two sisters, Eleanor Krakower and Esther Lynn Taylor. Interment was at Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, NY by Alderson Funeral Home.

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SHUKIS, Antonina
WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT: Antonina Kracunas Shukis, 88, died September 23, 2004. She was born December 23, 1915 in Windsor to William and Margaret Brazdaikis Kracunas. She was a lifelong member of St. Gabriel Church, and enjoyed gardening and flowers. Survivors include four sisters, Anne Kradas of Windsor, Mary Smith of Wethersfield, Josephine Kracunas of San Diego, CA, and Natalie Wolf of San Francisco, CA; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, John A. Shukis; two sisters, Margaret Passaro and Pearl Bedore; and a brother, William Kracunas. Services were held at St. Gabriel Church. Interment was at St. Joseph Cemetery with arrangements by Carmon Funeral Home.

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SICARD, Alice
MIDDLEBURY, CONNECTICUT: Alice Catherine Carragan Sicard, 86, died December 14, 2006. She was born March 20, 1920 to the late John and Katherine Radigan Carragan. She retired as an instrument assembly supervisor at Lewis Engineering in Naugatuck with 40 years of service. She was a member of the AARP and the Humane Society, and enjoyed watching sports and playing mahjong. She was the oldest continuous communicant of St. John of the Cross Church. She is survived by a sister, Agnes Bolger of Cromwell; her nieces and nephews; and her companion of 15 years, Smokey the Cat. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Paul Sicard; a sister, Margaret Fenn; and a brother, John Carragan. Interment was at St. James Cemetery under the direction of Munson-Lovetere Funeral Home.

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SILVERSTEIN, Solon
NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT: Solon Bernard "Sol" Silverstein, 84, died August 14, 2004. He was born January 15, 1920. He was a graduate of the University of Connecticut, where he was a varsity football player. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps, and served in the South Pacific. He, his father, and his brother owned the Silverstein Agency, a real estate and insurance business, and developed residential homes. He was a past president of the New London Board of Realtors, and was with Little League, the Elks, and the Lions Club. He was a member of New London Country Club for over 30 years, and was a longtime chairman of the Ocean Beach Park Board. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sarah Rodensky Silverstein; two sons, Robert and wife Cynthia of East Lyme, and Roy and wife Jacquelyn of Shaker Heights, OH; and a brother, F. Jerome Silverstein of New London. Interment was at Beth El Cemetery under the direction of Thomas L. Neilan and Sons Funeral Home.

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SKOCZYLAS, Valerie
BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT: Valerie A. Kaplenski Skoczylas, 87, died May 15, 2007. She was born March 3, 1920 to the late Charles and Pauline Gurski Kaplenski. She was a longtime employee of Colonial Spring Co., and attended St. Stanislaus Church. She enjoyed golf and was an avid University of Connecticut basketball fan. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Barbara Skoczylas of King of Prussia, PA; two daughters and a son-in-law, Joan and Bruce Heim of Bristol, and Jane Malena of Chula Vista, CA; a brother, Julius Kaplenski of Bristol; 2 grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul and Florian Kaplenski. Services were held at St. Stanislaus Church. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery by DuPont Funeral Home.

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SKUDRA, Gaida
MANCHESTER, CONNECTICUT: Gaida Kuze Skudra, 93, died March 2, 2011 at Manchester Memorial Hospital. She was born September 2, 1917 in Smiltene, Latvia to Aleksandrs and Emma Silenieks Kuze. She held a bachelor's degree in Latvian languages from the University of Latvia, and after coming to the U.S. in 1951, completed a master's degree in social work from Boston University. She formerly worked for the Connecticut Valley Girl Scouts Council in Hartford. She was a member of the American Latvian Lutheran Church, and was a teacher of the Latvian language. Survivors include a daughter, Aina Roman (Dainis); a stepdaughter, Baiba Bourbeau (Arthur) of Tryon, NC; a sister, Laimdota Varpa of Chicago, IL; 2 grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Valdemars Skudra; and a brother, Ugis Kuze. Services were held at the American Latvian Lutheran Church. Burial was at the Latvian Memorial Park Cemetery in Elka Park, NY under the direction of Holmes-Watkins Funeral Home.

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SNOW, Mary
WILTON, CONNECTICUT: Mary Elizabeth Snow, 70, died November 5, 1977 at Norwalk Hospital. She was born October 22, 1907 in Muskogee, OK. She attended Randolph Macon College, and was a graduate of the University of Oklahoma with a degree in geology. She owned an oil drilling firm in Tulsa, OK, and was an officer and director of Longhouse, Inc. in New Canaan. She had been living in Wilton since 1955. She was a member of the Wilton Republican Town Committee. Survivors include her husband, John Howland Snow; a daughter, Elizabeth Brueggemann of Joliet, IL; two sons, W. Paxton Robey of Tulsa, OK, and Richard P. Robey III of Skiatook, OK; two sisters, Jessie Will and Olive Houston, both of Tulsa, OK; and a brother, William German of Arlington, VA. Arrangements were handled by Bouton Funeral Home.

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SOKEL, Edward
MERIDEN, CONNECTICUT: Edward G. Sokel, 47, died July 13, 1965 at his residence. He was born in 1918 in Meriden to Stephen and Mary Balaschak Sokel. He worked for General Motors for over 25 years, and was a member of St. Nicholas Church. Survivors include a brother, Michael Sokel of Meriden; and his aunts and uncles. Services were held at St. Nicholas Church. Interment was at Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Ferry and Sons Funeral Home.

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SMITH, Bertha
BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT: Bertha L. Smith, 85, died June 15, 2010 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. She was born February 22, 1925 in Abbeville, SC. She a former home health aide for VNS With 20 years of service, and had lived in Bridgeport since 1947. She was a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church, and served with the Pastor's Aide Committee, the Lay Organization, the Missionary Society and the Senior Choir. She was also a member and treasurer of the Twin Tower Residents' Association. Survivors include a son, Howard Smith of Bridgeport; a sister, Mattie Laws of Bridgeport; 4 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; her nieces and nephews; and her friends. Services were held at Bethel A.M.E. Church. Interment was at Park Cemetery in Bridgeport under the direction of Morton's Mortuary.

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SPRUCINSKI, Adele
TORRINGTON, CONNECTICUT: Adele A. Sprucinski, 89, died March 7, 2009 at Valerie Manor. She was born September 21, 1919 in Torrington, CT to the late Peter and Anna Alexander. She and her husband ran Sprucin's Window cleaning. She was a member of the Torrington Women's Club and the Goshen Garden Club. She enjoyed gardening, traveling, and floral arranging. She is survived by her husband of almost 67 years, Walter J. Sprucinski; a son, John P. Sprucinski (Yola) of Torrington; a daughter, Diona Gradowski (Alex) of Torrington; a brother, Stanley Alexander of Torrington; 3 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Frances; a son, Paul; a sister, Nellie Anne Alexander; and two brothers, Peter and Victor. Services were held at St. Francis Church. Arrangements were handled by Phalen Funeral Home.

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STACK, Susan
SOUTHINGTON, CONNECTICUT: Susan H. Stack, 53, died December 28, 1997. She was born October 2, 1944 in New Britain to Hilda and William Hannon. She was a graduate of Emmanuel College in Boston, and was a bridal consultant at Filene's in West Hartford. She is survived by three sons, Brian, Jonathan and Christopher; her mother; a granddaughter; and her former husband, Stephen Stack. She was preceded in death by her father. Services were held at St. Thomas Church. Interment was at St. Thomas Cemetery under the direction of DellaVecchia Funeral Home.

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STOKES, Dorothy
OLD SAYBROOK, CONNECTICUT: Dorothy Irwin Stokes, 86, died July 8, 1997 at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown. She was born May 15, 1911 to Frederick and Mable Tryon Stokes. She was a graduate of Connecticut College and Columbia. She was a self-employed organ and piano teacher, and taught music at schools in Old Lyme, Windsor Locks and Old Saybrook. She had served as an organist at the Christian Science Church and Grace Episcopal Church, both in Old Saybrook, the First Church of Christ of New London, and the First Congregational Church of Essex. She was past president of the Woman's Club of Old Saybrook, and had served as treasurer of the New London chapter of the American Guild of Organists, secretary of the Old Saybrook Historical Society, and accompanist for the Community Choral Club of Deep River. She was a former member of the Colonial Saybrook Founder's Association, the Old Saybrook Land Trust and the American Music Association. She was unmarried. Services were held at the First Congregational Church of Old Saybrook. Arrangements were handled by Swan Funeral Home.

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STRANGIO, Joseph
MERIDEN, CONNECTICUT: Joseph Strangio, 88, died May 4, 1973 at Westfield Manor. He was born in Natile, Calabria, Italy. He was a retired barber, and also owned a grocery store on Grove Street. He had lived in Meriden for over 50 years. Survivors include his nieces and nephews, including Frank Vinci, Mrs. Rocco Zavaglia, Mrs. Angela V. Sorensen, Mrs. Lena V. Fellegy, and Mrs. Mary V. Zilko, all of Meriden. Services were held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Interment was at Sacred Heart Cemetery with arrangements by Smith Funeral Home.

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STRATIGAKIS, Chris
STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT: Chris M. Stratigakis, 80, died March 15, 2010. He was born August 3, 1929 in Sparta, Greece to Michael and Dimitra Marinos Stratigakis. He was a member of Archangels Greek Orthodox Church, where he served as a cantor. He enjoyed music and gardening. Survivors include his wife, Voula Soultanis Stratigakis; his children, Dimitra Spyropoulos (Spiros) of Stamford, George C. Stratigakis (Georgia) of Danbury, and Michael C. Stratigakis of Bridgeport; two sisters, Dina Xintaras and Stamatiki Meggos, both of Greece; and 3 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, Katina, Marika, Aggeliki, and Vasiliki; and four brothers, Nikos, Vasilios, Miltiades, and George. Services were held at Archangels Greek Orthodox Church. Arrangements were handled by Bosak Funeral Home.

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SUDOL, Julia
WEST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT: Julia Sudol, 85, died November 8, 1995 in Weathersfield. She was the daughter of John and Mary Gagosz Bzdon, and was a Hartford native. She was a longtime resident of West Hartford. She was a member of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Church, and the Polish Democratic Club. Survivors include a son, Stanley Sudol of West Hartford; a daughter, Wanda Mears of Warwick; 5 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Sudol. Services were held at Ss. Cyril and Methodius Church. Interment was at Rose Hill Memorial Park.

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SUTTON, Gyrene
NORWALK, CONNECTICUT: Gyrene Spencer Sutton, 86, died January 15, 2010. She was a former teacher's aide with the New Canaan Public Schools. She was born July 28, 1923 to Robert and Tishie Morrison. She attended New Beginnings Community Church. She is survived by her husband, Theodore R. Sutton; a son, Ralph Morrison of High Point, NC; four daughters, Stephanie Robertson of Norwalk, Mary Smaw of Brandywine, MD, Della Spencer of Bridgeport, and Jammie Spencer of Norwalk; two sisters, Frances Charles of High Point and Rosie Anderson of New Canaan; 11 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Burnice Spencer. Services were held at New Beginnings Community Church. Burial was at Willowbrook Cemetery by Baker Funeral Services.

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SZCZUPACZYNSKI, Rose
MERIDEN, CONNECTICUT: Rose Kolodziej Szczupaczynski, 88, died February 11, 2010. She was born September 24, 1921 to the late John and Ann Kolodziej. She was the mother of Doreen Morse of Meriden, Ann Morytko of Southington, and Audrey Copperthite of Branford; the sister of John Koladza of West Haven, and the late Mary Binowski, Adele Jurgielewicz, Julia Savanelli, George, Walter and Carl Koladza. She is survived by 7 grandchildren; and a great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Szczupaczynski. Services were held at St. Stanislaus Church. Burial was at St. Bridget Cemetery in Cheshire under the direction of Lupinski Funeral Home.

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TALLMADGE, Edith
NORWALK, CONNECTICUT: Edith Mary Wilcox Tallmadge, 89, died December 23, 1981 at Overlook Manor in Norwalk. She was born in 1892 in Pawling, NY to Frank and Jane Rhodes Wilcox. Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Doris Tallmadge; 5 grandchildren; and 6 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, DeWitt Tallmadge. Interment was at Riverside Cemetery under the direction of Raymond Funeral Home.

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TANKLE, Miriam
BLOOMFIELD, CONNECTICUT: Miriam Baidack Tankle, 83, died August 22, 2006. She was the daughter of the late Myron E. and Anna Stroh Baidack. She was a volunteer for the American Cancer Society. Survivors include a son, David M. Tankle of Windsor; a daughter, Roberta Skiba (David) of Enfield; a sister-in-law, Sonia Baidack; three nieces, Carol Marzano, Nancy Gershman and Ann Pava; and 2 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norton Tankle. Interment was at Beth Hillel Synagogue Cemetery with arrangements by Weinstein Mortuary.

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TAYLOR, Maria
EASTON, CONNECTICUT: Maria Filancia Taylor, 48, died November 12, 2009. She was born in Yonkers, NY to Silvestro and Angela Germani Filancia. She was a graduate of Boston University with a degree in cardio-pulmonary technology. She formerly worked at University Hospital in Boston and Montefiure Hospital in the Bronx. She had lived in Easton for over 22 years, and was a volunteer at the Unquowa School. She is survived by her husband, Kevin A. Taylor; two sons, Ryan and Christopher Taylor; her parents, of Yonkers; and 4 nephews. Services were held at St. George Albanian Orthodox Church. Burial was at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Yonkers under the direction of Commerce Hill Funeral Home.

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TONGUE, Mary
WALLINGFORD, CONNECTICUT: Mary Ann Morrell Tongue died July 6, 1970 in Wallingford. She was born January 30, 1886 in Sheffield, England. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, and was a longtime Wallingford resident. Survivors include three daughters, Mildred Tongue, Mrs. Florence (Rudolph) Schlenker, and Mrs. Lillian (Leslie) Prowse, all of Wallingford. She was the wife of Charles Tongue. Services were held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Interment was at In Memoriam Cemetery with arrangements by Bailey Funeral Home.

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TOTZ, Esther
WALLINGFORD, CONNECTICUT: Esther R. Totz, 91, died November 11, 2006. She was born April 2, 1915 to the late Torquato Leslie and Gentile Gontales Baraldi. She was an office worker at Stanley-Judd, and retired as a bookkeeper with Wallace Silversmith. She was a member of the Wallingford Senior Citizens Center. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Rose Marie and Charles Reig of Wallingford; 9 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, William A. Totz; a son, William L. Totz; and a daughter, Barbara Jean Carlone. Services were held at the Church of the Resurrection. Burial was at St. John's Cemetery under the direction of B.C. Bailey Funeral Home.

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TROTTA, Armondo A.
SOUTHINGTON, CONNECTICUT: Armondo A. Trotta, 83, died September 14, 2009. He was born May 1, 1926 to the late Julio and Lucy Vincenty Trotta. He retired from High Speed Machine after 24 years, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a Big Band clarinet and saxophone player. He attended St. Thomas Church, and was a member of the VFW. He is survived by his wife, Doris Gagnon Trotta; a son, Anthony J. Trotta, Sr.; two sisters, Rose Bulak of East Berlin and Eleanor Dietrich of Unionville; and 2 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Arthur and Carmen Trotta. Services were held at St. Thomas Church. Burial with military honors was at St. Thomas Cemetery under the direction of DellaVecchia Funeral Home.

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TWARONITE, Albina
MANCHESTER, CONNECTICUT: Albina M. Bastis Twaronite, 90, died April 12, 2007 at her residence. She was born October 23, 1916 in Brooklyn, NY to Joseph and Kunigunda Bendoritis Bastis. She retired from Pioneer Parachute Company, and was a graduate of Connecticut Business College. She attended St. James Church, and was a member of the Daughters of Isabella. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and playing Scrabble. Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Joseph G. Twaronite; three children, Maryanne Margiotta (Michael) of Agawam, MA, Joseph J. Twaronite (Barbara) of Henderson, NV, and Eugene A. Twaronite (Josephine Kelleher) of Prescott, AZ; 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; her nieces and nephews; and her caregiver, Beverly Bailey of Manchester. Services were held at St. James Church. Interment was at St. James Cemetery by Watkins Funeral Home.

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TYLUNAS, Petronella
MERIDEN, CONNECTICUT: Petronella Tylunas died January 10, 1953. She was born in Lithuania. Survivors include five sons, Stephen Tylunas of Meriden, Edward Tylunas of New York City, Frank C. Tylunas of Chicopee Falls, MA, and Louis Tylunas and Theodore Tylunas, both of Northampton, MA; two daughters, Mrs. Raymond Brown of Nothampton, MA and Mrs. Felix Klaston of Harrison, NJ; 6 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Services were held at St. Patrick's Church in Chicopee Falls. Burial was at St. Mary's Cemetery in Nothampton, MA. Local arrangements were handled by John J. Ferry and Sons Funeral Home, with additional arrangements by Tylunas Funeral Home in Chicopee.

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URYNOWICZ, Esther
NORWICH, CONNECTICUT: Esther Franklin Urynowicz died January 8, 1969 at W.W. Backus Hospital. She was born in Ballouville to Benjamin and Mabel Randall Franklin. She had been a Norwich resident for 40 years. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Frank Slye of Abington; a brother, Elmer Franklin of Putnam; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Urynowicz. Interment was at Grove Street Cemetery in Putnam by Labenski Funeral Home.

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VAUGHN, Arthelia
NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT: Arthelia L. Vaughn, 75, died October 22, 2006. She was born September 16, 1931 to the late Lee Watts and Odell McFadden. She was a home health aide. She is survived by five sons, Larry D. Packer (Shirley) of West Haven, Johnnie V. Watts (Sandra) of Hamden, Joseph G. Vaughn (Bonita) of West Haven, Carlton Vaughn (Renee), and Reginald G. Vaughn (Estelle) of Austin, TX; a daughter-in-law, Grace M. Vaughn; two brothers, Lawrence Watts of Florence, SC, and Robert Watts of Orlando, FL; five sisters, Eunice W. Johnson of New Haven, Elois Sullivan of Merced, CA, Doreathea Bailey of Florence, SC, Dorothy Burns of Flint, MI, and Helen Watts of Milton, FL; 23 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Robert Vaughn; two sisters, Lebia O. Rayson and Mildred A. Chambers; and a brother, Oliver L. Watts. Burial was at Beaverdale Memorial Park under the direction of Howard K. Hill Funeral Services.

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VEILLETTE, Jennie
CHESHIRE, CONNECTICUT: Jennie Frances Wioncek Veillette, 97, died October 5, 2009. She was born July 20, 1912 to the late Joseph and Helen Szpernal Wioncek. She was a former inspector at Chase Brass and Copper in Waterbury, and also worked at Marion Industries. She enjoyed antiques, cooking, fishing and gardening. She is survived by five nieces, Leslie French of West Haven, Frances Tatalias of Roxbury, JoAnn Wioncek of Torrington, Joan Church of Midway, GA, and Joan Stacy of Lady Lake, FL; and two nephews, Robert Shannon of Claremont, FL, and John Lord of Lyme, NH. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Veillette; four sisters, Helen Lord, Nellie Shannon, Victoria Mosgrove, and Mary Madden; and a brother, John Wioncek. Services were held at St. Bridget Church. Burial was at Calvary Cemetery.

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VEILLETTE, Patrick
MERIDEN, CONNECTICUT: Patrick E. Veillette died September 4, 1956 at his residence. He was born in Quebec, Canada on September 9, 1870. He had been a Meriden resident for 68 years. He was a longtime foreman in the lamp fixture department at Bradley and Hubbard Manufacturing Co., and also worked in the car business with Dobson and Veillette. He attended St. Laurent's Church. Survivors include two sons, George W. of Meriden, and Herman E. of West Hartford; four brothers, Adolph, Idilion, Leopold and Edward Veillette; and 6 grandchildren. Services were held at St. Laurent's Church. Interment was at St. Laurent's Cemetery by John J. Ferry and Sons Funeral Home.

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VETROMILE, Peter
WESTON, CONNECTICUT: Peter Vetromile, 67, died October 11, 1973 at Norwalk Hospital. He was a retired merchant, and operated food markets in Weston and Westport. Interment was at Christ Church Cemetery under the direction of Fable Funeral Home.

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WALSH, John J.
STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT: John J. Walsh, 42, died December 4, 1972 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Stamford. He was born January 27, 1930 in County Mayo, Ireland to Anthony and Ann Reilly Walsh. He was president of the Atlantic Pool Company and former owner of the Cork and Bottle Shop in Glenbrook. He was a member of the Connecticut Package Store Association, and the Ancient Order of Hibernians. He had lived in Stamford for 8 years. Survivors include his wife, Catherine Garrett Walsh; two daughters, Janet and Donna Walsh, both of Stamford; three sons, Brian, Patrick and Kevin Walsh, all of Stamford; his parents, of County Mayo, Ireland; a sister, Mrs. Mary Healey of Ireland; and four brothers, Michael Walsh of Norwalk, Patrick of England, and Anthony and Thomas Walsh, both of Ireland. Services were held at St. Cecilia's Church. Interment was at St. John's Cemetery in Springdale by Leo P. Gallagher and Son Funeral Home.

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WEEDEN, Kay
EASTFORD, CONNECTICUT: Kay Mina Weeden, 73, died May 2, 2011. She was born June 19, 1937 in Manchester, CT to Klarence (Kris) and Marguerite S. Karlsen. She attended Tufts University in Boston, and had worked at Paperback Trader, and in the emergency room at Day Kimball Hospital. She had also been a veterinary technician. She was a Spiritualist, and served as a trustee for the Connecticut State Spiritualist Association, the Pine Grove Spiritualist Camp in Niantic, and the First Spiritualist Church of Willimantic, where she also taught classes and moderated services. She attended Spiritualist conferences nationwide. She enjoyed reading, nature, and watching wildlife. Survivors include her daughters, Deborah Fydenkrvez (Daniel) of Lebanon CT, and Kim Pullo of Manchester; a son, Kris Weeden (Jennifer) of Willimantic; 4 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Services were held at the First Spiritualist Church of Willimantic. Interment was at Grove Cemetery.

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WELLINGTON, Albert
SOUTHINGTON, CONNECTICUT: Albert Arnott Wellington, 83, died October 14, 2009. He was born December 26, 1925 to the late George W. and Albina Farren Wellington. He retired from Whittnon Spindle, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Joan Hamilton Wellington; a son, Stephen Wellington (Janet) of Southington; three daughters, Beverly Hoyt (Al) of Southington, Anita Furrow (Norman) of Plantsville, and Aline Standish of Southington; 7 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Albert Wellington. Interment was at Oak Hill Cemetery under the direction of Plantsville Memorial Funeral Home.

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WENTT, Elizabeth
WOODBRIDGE, CONNECTICUT: Elizabeth Wentt, 80, died October 16, 2008. She was born January 23, 1928 in Milford, CT to the late Ferdinando A. and Edna Mitchell Parris. She worked in the insurance services industry. Survivors include three daughters, Karen D. Wentt, Cassandra E. Wentt, and Michele D. Wentt; a son, Dr. Allan R. Wentt, Jr.; a brother, Fredericke L. Parris; a sister, Marjorie P. Fowler; her former spouse, Rev. Allan R. Wentt, Sr.; 12 grandchildren; a step great-grandchild; her cousins; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at St. Luke's Episcopal Church. Arrangements were handled by Curvin K. Council Funeral Home.

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WEZENSKI, Edith
WEST HAVEN, CONNECTICUT: Edith Pesticci Wezenski, died November 22, 2006 in Woodbridge. She was born in New Haven to the late Nicola and Alfonsina Pepe Pesticci. Survivors include a daughter, Linda Pascale; and a granddaughter. She was preceded in death by four sisters, Lena Crescenti, Lucille Basti, Josephine Guerra, and Mary Montesanto; five brothers, Louis, James V., George, Pasquale, and Albert Pesticci; and a son-in-law, William S. Pascale. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mitchell C. Wezenski. Services were held at St. Aedan's Church. Interment was at Beaverdale Memorial Park under the direction of Celentano Funeral Home.

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WILLIGES, Margaret
WILTON, CONNECTICUT: Margaret Williges, 78, died January 7, 1981 at Lea Manor Convalescent Home in Norwalk. She was born June 6, 1902 in Illinois. She had been a Wilton resident for 45 years. Survivors include a sister, Elizabeth Bingham of Norwalk; and a brother, Joseph Sobody of Norwalk. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Williges. Interment was at Riverside Cemetery in Norwalk with arrangements by Magner Funeral Home.

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WOODSTOCK, Charles
WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT: Charles E. Woodstock, 88, died July 22, 2004. He was born March 12, 1916. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Russell and Jeanne Woodstock of Windsor; a daughter and son-in-law, Lois and Bill Anderson of Lithonia, GA; and 5 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anita Milish Woodstock. Services were held at the First Congregational Church. Burial was at Palisado Cemetery under the direction of Carmon Funeral Home.

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WUSKLE, Stanley
WALLINGFORD, CONNECTICUT: Stanley Wuskle died November 12, 1964 at the Meriden Hospital. He was a native of Lithuania. He was a member of Holy Trinity Church. Survivors include two daughters, Anita Rossi of Wallingford and Emma Rinella of Stamford; three sons, Edward Wuskle of Wallingford, Walter Wuskle of Derby and Stanley Wuskle of New Haven; 11 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Marks Wuskle. Services were held at Holy Trinity Church. Interment was at St. John Catholic Cemetery by Fitzgerald Funeral Home.

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YASENSKY, Hedwig
NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT: Hedwig S. Yasensky, 77, died October 4, 1989 at Ridgeview Rest Home in Cromwell. She was born July 18, 1912 in Glendale, NY to Jacob and Theresa Kimmel Stankovich. Survivors include a daughter, Virginia (Frank) Salerni of Sarasota, FL; a granddaughter; a great-grandson; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander T. Yasensky; and a son, Ralph Yasensky. Services were held at Ss. Peter and Paul Church in Wallingford. Interment was at St. John's Cemetery in Wallingford under the direction of Yalesville Funeral Home.

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YATROUSSIS, Emanuel
WATERFORD, CONNECTICUT: Emanuel Dimitris Yatroussis, 65, died December 10, 1978 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. He was born April 12, 1913 in Greece to Dimitris and Papadolous Yatroussis. He came to the U.S. in 1925. He worked as a chef at several regional restaurants, and had been a Waterford resident for 14 years. He was a member of St. Sophia Hellenic Orthodox Church. Survivors include his wife, Florence M. Williams Yatroussis; a stepdaughter, Emma M. Wunder of Waterford; a stepson, James Hanney of Waterford; a sister, Martha Gley of North Stonington; and four brothers, Gregory of Waterford; John of North Stonington; Archon of Massachusetts; and George of California. Services were held at St. Sophia Hellenic Orthodox Church. Burial was at Jordan Cemetery by Alderson-Prentis Funeral Home.

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ZACKIN, Thelma
WEST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT: Thelma B. Zackin, 102, died November 29, 2009. She was born May 29, 1907 to the late Louis and Dora Brody Zackin. She was a graduate of New York University. She formerly taught at Crosby High School, and was officer manager and sales representative with the family business, Louis Zackin & Co. During World War II, she was a volunteer driver for the Red Cross, and was a volunteer at Hadassah's national headquarters. She was a member of B'Nai Shalom Synagogue. Survivors include 35 nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Henrietta Zackin; and five brothers, Isador Zackin, Jonas Zackin, Samuel Zackin, Solomon Zackin, and Ralph Zackin. Interment was at Workman's Circle Cemetery in Waterbury by Alderson Funeral Home.

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ZERIZOTTE, John
NORWALK, CONNECTICUT: John Zerizotte, 82, died October 17, 1985. He was a retired forman with Riordan Builders. He is survived by his wife, Luisa Testani Zerizotte; two daughters, Anna (Anthony) DeSantis and Filomena (Domenick) Nicolia; three sisters in Frosinone, Italy; 5 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and his nieces and nephews. Services were held at St. Philip's Church. Interment was at St. John Cemetery under the direction of Magner Funeral Home.

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