Obituaries
Kathleen "Kathy" S. Torneo
Aug 30, 2025
Kathleen (Kathy) Schlitter Torneo, 71, died unexpectedly on 8/30/25 in Bristol, CT. Kathy was born on September 3, 1953, in New Haven, CT, the daughter of Earl and Olga Schlitter of New Haven, CT.
A graduate of Lee High School in New Haven in 1971, Kathy worked at Yale University as an Administrative Assistant. While working at Yale she earned her...
Philip Anthony Saglimbeni
Aug 19, 2025
Philip A. Saglimbeni, 35, of Hartford, passed away on August 19, 2025.
He was born on January 26, 1990, in Bristol, the son of Philip U. and Sherrie (Riendeau) Saglimbeni.
He worked as a security guard at Bob's Discount Furniture Corporate Office. He loved his job and was a dedicated employee.
Beside his beloved mother and father, Philip leaves behind his beloved sister,...
Kenneth Mantei
Aug 18, 2025
Kenneth M. Mantei, 85, of Bristol, Connecticut, passed away on August 18, 2025. Born on June 21, 1940, in Bristol, Connecticut the son of the late Fred and Wanda (Zabel) Mantei.
Mr. Mantei was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Suzanne Mantei, and his sons, Michael Mantei and his stepson Thomas Cyr.
He is survived by a stepson, Wiliam Cyr and...
Kelvin Jorge Borrero
Aug 6, 2025
Kelvin Jorge Borrero
February 24, 1991 – August 6, 2025
Bristol – With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kelvin Jorge Borrero, age 34, on August 6, 2025, in Farmington.
Born on February 24, 1991, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Kelvin was the beloved son of Marisol Matos and the late Jorge Luis Borrero.
Kelvin will be remembered for his kind heart, generous spirit,...
Guadalupe Candelaria
Aug 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Guadalupe Candelaria, beloved mother, sister, and friend. Guadalupe passed away peacefully in her home on August 1, 2025, at the age of 72.
Born in Puerto Rico, Guadalupe brought warmth, creativity, and a strong sense of family wherever she went. She is lovingly survived by her daughters, Celeste Cardona and...
Jocelyn "Jocko" D. Begin
Jul 26, 2025
Bristol, Mr. Jocelyn "Jocko" D. Begin, 78, of Bristol, passed away, Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Bristol Hospital. He was the husband of Ginette (Dulac) Begin.
He was born in St. Ludger, Quebec, Canada on April 5, 1947 the son of the late Wilfred and Alphonsine (Trudel) Begin.
Jocko worked for Wallace Barnes and retired from Theis Precision Steel Company where he...
Francis (Frank) Myers
Jul 20, 2025
Francis (Frank) Myers, 79, of Plainville, passed away peacefully on July 20th at UConn Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Evelyn (Evie) Myers.
He leaves 2 daughters, Janet Myers of Plainville, Michelle Cassile of Bristol. 3 grandchildren, Kelci Myers, Destiny Sunderland and Tyler Cassile, 3 Great Grandchildren, Colton Martin, Enais Ellis and Kassidy Ellis. He...
Thomas Coffey
Jul 10, 2025
Thomas Alan Coffey, 80, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025, in Longs, South Carolina, after a decline from kidney disease. Born on June 23, 1945, in Bristol, Connecticut, Tom dedicated his life to serving others through medicine and nursing. He first served as an officer in the United States Air Force and was...
Sharon Marie Odea
Jul 7, 2025
Sharon Marie Odea, 68, of Ellington, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025. Born on August 5, 1956, in New York, Sharon was truly one of a kind—sharp, witty, and unapologetically herself. Her sarcasm was legendary, her humor unmatched, and her love for those closest to her unwavering.
For over 30 years, Sharon worked as a dedicated CNA at Countryside...
Rosenda Salgado
Jul 6, 2025
Bristol, Rosenda Salgado, 75, of Bristol passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, at the Bristol Hospital.
Rosenda was born June 9, 1950 in Dorado, Puerto Rico the daughter of the late Pedro Salgado and Prima Tiva Cruz.
She worked for Quality Coils in Bristol for 25 years and retired last December.
She is survived by 2 daughters, Walesca Salgado and Cheri Seright, a...
Joanne Helen Jacquemin
Jul 5, 2025
Joanne Helen Jacquemin, 83, of Bristol, passed away peacefully at St. Vincent’s Hospital on July 5, 2025.
Born in Torrington, CT, on June 13, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Jacquemin Sr. and Helen (Kaczynski) Nimro.
Joanne was the proud owner of Shear Styling by Joanne, where she built a successful business over the course of nearly 40 years...
Rosalyn Massei
Jun 21, 2025
Bristol, Rosalyn (Pratt) Massei, 87, of Bristol, beloved wife of John "Blue" J. Massei, Jr., passed away at Bristol Hospital on June 21, 2025.
Rosalyn was born in Bristol, on November 30, 1937, the son of the late Antonio and Beatrice J. (Japonis) Pratt.
She was a member of St. Anthony’s Church.
She survived by a son, John and his wife Kathleen Massei...
Joseph W. Landry
Jun 14, 2025
Joseph W. Landry, 60, of New Britain, passed away June 14, 2025 at the Hospital of Central CT in Mew Britain.
He was born in New Britain on August 2, 1964, the son of the late Ernest and Mary (Button) Landry.
Joseph love being with his children and family, he worked at Fairview Cemetery in New Britain for many years.
He is survived...
Eugenie Bebyn
Jun 13, 2025
Eugenie (Allaire) Bebyn, 95, formerly of Torrington, passed away, June 13, 2025, at The Connecticut Baptist Home in Meriden. She was the widow of Edward J. Bebyn.
Eugenie was born in Frampton, Province of Quebec, Canada on February 3, 1930, the daughter of the late Arthur and Marie (Brochu) Allaire.
A lifelong resident of Torrington and a member of St. Mary Church....
Richard Kingsley Raupach
Apr 30, 2025
Richard Kingsley Raupach, 53, of Bristol, CT, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at his residence. .
Richard was born in Hartford, CT on August 29, 1971, son of Donna (Park) and Jonathan Raupach. He worked for Eversource for several years.
Besides his parents, he is survived by 3 sons, Matthew, Jeremy and Nicholas and a daughter, Rebecca and his former wife...
Solange (Grenier) Vaillancourt
Mar 21, 2025
Solange (Grenier) Vaillancourt, 75, of Bristol, wife of the late Clairmond Vaillancourt, passed away peacefully at home March 21, 2025.
She was born on May 7, 1949 in Piopolis, Quebec, Canada, a daughter of the late Joseph and Marie-Anne (Chouinard) Grenier.
Solange was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose greatest joy in life was her family. She and her beloved husband...
Anna Tsiongas
Mar 5, 2025
Anna (Melliou) Tsiongas, 92, of Bristol, Connecticut and Providence, Rhode Island peacefully passed away on March 5. Anna was predeceased by Nicholas K. Tsiongas to whom she was married for 73 years.
Born in the village of Korifi-Kozani, Greece, she was the youngest of four daughters of the Reverend Demetrios Mellios and Marika Zikou.
Later jokingly referring to herself as “the prettiest...
Mary Landry
Feb 17, 2025
Bristol, Mary (Button) Landry, 97, of Bristol passed away Monday, February 17, 2025, she was the widow of Ernest Landry.
Mary was born January 4, 1928, in New Britain. She worked for Stanley Works in New Britain for 11 years and was a member of Asbury Methodist Church.
She is survived by 2 daughters, Lydia Maringola with whom she lived with and...
Joseph J. Navitsky
Feb 10, 2025
Joseph J. Navitsky, 67 of Bristol, passed away February 10, 2025 at his home.
He was born in Bristol on April 6, 1957 the son of the late Joseph J. Navitsky, Sr. and Wanda (Lachowitz) Navitsky.
He worked at Acura Brass after college for many years before he retired.
He is survived by several cousins, Dianna Pelletier of Waterville, Maine, Robert Navitsky of...
Sharon Thompson
Feb 8, 2025
Mrs. Sharon (Mayes) Thompson, 79 of Bristol passed away, February 8, 2025 at Hospital of Central CT- Bradley Campus. She was the widow of Arthur Thompson.
Sharon was born in Bristol on September 26, 1945, the daughter of the late William Garfield Mayes and Rachel (Bracket) Mayes. Sharon resided most of her life in Bristol and attended Bristol Eastern High School.
She...
