Obituaries
Lou-Ann Johnson
Mar 1, 2015
Mrs. Lou-Ann Johnson, 83, of Bristol, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2015 at the Aurora Senior Living Center in New Britain. Mrs. Johnson was born in Cotuit, MA and attended Springfield Technical School and graduated from the School of Technology Springfield Hospital. She is survived by her husband, James W. Johnson, three daughters, Rebecca Kelley and Bonita Steeves of Bristol and...
Anna Baptist
Feb 20, 2015
Anna (Graziano) Baptist, 95, of Bristol, CT passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20th, at Bristol Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of John Baptist. Anna was born in Oakville, CT on October 2, 1919, the daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Palmera) (Manetta) Graziano. She was a member of St. Anthony Church. Anna worked...
Angela Ostrowski
Feb 13, 2015
Angela Ostrowski, 77, of Bristol, passed away Friday, Feb. 13, at Ingraham Manor Nursing Home. Angela was born in the Bronx, N.Y., on May 24, 1937, a daughter of the late Dolores (Pace) and Antonio Cossu. Angela is survived by a daughter, Pauline Bissonnette of Bristol; a sister, MaryAnn Dagata of Bristol; five grandchildren, Mike, Ronald, Pat, Ernest and Cynthia;...
Joseph Petke
Feb 7, 2015
Bristol, CT Joseph Petke Joseph Everett Petke, 61, of Bristol, CT, passed way unexpectedly Saturday, February 7, 2015. He was the husband of Jennifer (Thompson) Petke. Born in Westfield, MA on April 11, 1953, Joe was the son of the late Mare (Hunt) and Walter Gerhardt Petke. He graduated from Bristol Eastern High School and the University of Connecticut after...
Robert Martin
Feb 1, 2015
After a brief illness, Robert (Bob) Martin of Bristol, passed away on Feb. 1, 2015, and is in God’s eternal rest. He was born Feb. 2, 1927, in Baker Lake, New Brunswick, Canada, son of Solime and Marguerite (Pelletier) Martin. He was a devoted family man and friend. He leaves behind his wife of 65 years, Marie-Rose (Gaudreau) Martin; his...
Jack Clarence Richardson
Jan 25, 2015
Jack Clarence Richardson entered into eternal peace on January 25, 2015 after courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Milo, Maine on April 23, 1950 the son of the late Clarence and Rose (Cyr) Richardson. However he was a resident of Bristol for most of his life and was a 1970 graduate from Bristol Eastern High School. Jack...
Albert J. Girardin
Jan 14, 2015
Albert J. Girardin, 57, of Bristol, CT passed away Wednesday, January 14th, at his residence. He was the husband for 32 years to his loving wife, Pamela M. (Caron) Girardin. Albert was born in Bristol, CT on March 8, 1957, a son of Cecile (Raboin) Girardin and the late Albert G. Girardin. He was in the plumbing trade for 25...
Richard L. Usher, Sr.
Dec 14, 2014
Richard L. Usher Sr., 81, of Bristol, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 14, at Ingraham Manor Nursing Home. He was the husband of the late Mary Jane (Taylor) Usher. Richard was born in Bristol on Jan. 15, 1933, a son of the late Helen (Gorman) Usher and Olin Usher. He served in the U.S. Army as a Private First Class...
Margaret McCarthy
Dec 7, 2014
Margaret (Mascia) McCarthy, 81, of Plainville, Conn., passed away Dec. 7, 2014, at Connecticut Hospice in Branford. She was the wife of John P. McCarthy who was the love of her life. Margaret was born in Bristol, Conn., on July 8, 1933, a daughter of the late Esther (Colapinto) and Joseph Mascia. She worked as a Bookkeeper for Forestville Lumber...
Mark D. Fusco
Dec 5, 2014
BRISTOL — Mark D. Fusco, 49, of Bristol, passed away Friday, Dec. 5, at Bristol Hospital after a long illness. Mark was born in Bristol on Sept. 9, 1965, a son of the late Angelo Dominic and Mary Ann (Coppi) Fusco. He worked as an accountant for many years and was an avid lover of the Yankees, cars and music....
Lisa Marie Vachio
Dec 2, 2014
Lisa Marie Vachio, 50, of Bristol, CTpassed away Tuesday, December 2nd, at her residence. . Lisa was born in Bristol, on March 31, 1964. She was the owner of Integrations Massage and Body Works in Bristol for the past 16 years. Lisa is survived by a son, Justin Vachio of Bristol, cousins, Joey and Theresa Furnari and a longtime Boy friend,...
Marie Cronkhite
Nov 24, 2014
Marie Cronkhite, 88, of Bristol passed away Monday, Nov. 24 at The Pines of Bristol. Marie was born in Bangor, Maine, on Dec. 9, 1925, a daughter of the late Mary (Kearns) and Vernon A. Cronkhite. She lived her whole life in Bristol and was a member of St. Joseph Church which she dedicated her life to volunteering in her...
Grace Fowler
Nov 17, 2014
Grace (Salmon) Fowler, 91, of Farmington, passed away Monday, Nov. 17th, at Uconn Medical Center. She was the widow of Kenneth T. Fowler. Grace was born in Bristol, on May 21, 1923, a daughter of the late Gertrude (Parker) and Clifford Salmon. She worked as an Assembler at Superior Electric Bristol, for 23 years retiring many years ago. She was...
Marguerita Victoria Marrocco
Oct 11, 2014
Marguerita Victoria Marrocco, 57, of Bristol, CT, passed away Saturday, October 11th, at St. Mary's Hospital, Waterbury. Marguerita was born in Bristol, CT, on May 19, 1957, a daughter of the late Marion (Lango) and Francesco D. Marrocco. Marguerita is survived by a son, Anthony Marrocco, of Bristol; three sisters, Nancy Champaine, of Plymouth; Donna Rancourt, of Bristol; Rosemary Gonzales, of...
Lawrence F. Doyle
Sep 14, 2014
Lawrence Doyle, 63, of Southington, passed away Sunday, September 14th, at Hospital of Central CT Southington, , CT. Lawrence was born in Bristol, CT on October 14, 1950, a son of Yolanda (Segretario) Doyle and the late Lawrence J. Doyle. He served in the U.S. Marines in the Vietnam War. Lawrence is survived by, a daughter, Nicole Belmonte, of CA; a...
Mary Rose Carello
Sep 3, 2014
Mary Rose (Malena) Carello, 88, of Bristol, CT, passed away to God’s embrace on Wednesday, September 3rd, at Ingraham Manor Nursing Home. She was the wife to David J. Carello, Sr.. Mary was born in Bristol, CT on March 18, 1926, a daughter of the late Fontina (D'Atoma) and Michele Malena. She worked as a Head Cook at Plainville Convalescent...
Brian Jacobs
Sep 2, 2014
Brian Jacobs, 28, of New Britain, CT passed away Tuesday, September 2nd, at St. Mary's Hospital, Waterbury. Brian was born in Bristol, CT on September 8, 1985, a son of Linda (Kaine) Gokey and Ronald Jacobs. He was a truck driver for Foster Hill Transport in West Brookfield, MA. Besides his parents he is survived by a son, Chance Owen...
Norman W. Odlum
Aug 27, 2014
Norman W. Odlum, 91, died on August 27, 2014 in New York City. A native of Bristol Connecticut (BHS 40). Norman served the United States Navy during World War II. After the war he moved to New York City to study, under the auspices of the G.I. Bill of rights at New York University where he received his BA in...
Joseph O. Carucci
Aug 25, 2014
Joseph O. Carucci, 74, of Bristol, CT, passed away, Monday, August 25th, while in the company of family members, at his residence. . Joseph was born in Bristol, CT on March 30, 1940, a son of the late Loretta (Emond) and Julius Carucci. He served in the U.S. Navy For 23 years and also serving in the Vietnam War, He retired from...
Linda Gail Roy
Aug 11, 2014
Linda Gail Roy, 58, of New Britain passed away August 11, 2014 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born on January 21, 1956 in Southington the daughter of Joan (Heffernan) Soucy. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and was proceeded in death by a son, Todd Roy. Besides her mother of Bristol,...
