Obituaries

Katherine Gravlin
Oct 6, 2012
Katherine GravlinKatherine (Conway) Gravlin, 94, of Bristol, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, at Ingraham Manor. She was the widow of Ralph Gravlin. She was born in Fryeburg, Maine, Jan. 3, 1918, the daughter of the late Francis and Harriet (Potter) Conway. She is survived by four sons, Robert Gravlin of Lakeville, Minn., Richard Gravlin of Rocky Hill, Thomas...

Frances Segreto
Sep 17, 2012
Frances SegretoFrances (Serravellie) Segreto, 96, of 400 N. Main St., Bristol, passed away Monday, Sept. 17, 2012. She was the widow of Frank Segreto. She was born in Thompsonville, CT on December 15, 1915, the daughter of the late Charles and Josephine Serravellie. She was a longtime resident of Bristol and a member of St. Anthony Church. Frances is survived...

Anthony M. Velardo
Aug 11, 2012
Anthony M. VelardoMr. Anthony M. Velardo, 49, of 20 Matthews St., Terryville, passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at his home. Anthony was born in Bristol on October 5, 1962, the son of John and Irene (Perugino) Velardo. He graduated from St. Paul Catholic High School and was a member of St. Anthony Church. Beside his parents he is...
Vincent J. LaColla
Jun 28, 2012
Vincent J. LaCollaVincent J. LaColla, 80, of Bristol, died Thursday, June 28, 2012 at The Pines of Bristol. He was married to Eleanor E. (Canu) LaColla, for 56 years who passed away July 7, 2007. Vincent was born in Bristol on March 12, 1932 son of the late Ignazio and Rose (Urso) LaColla. He was a veteran of the Korean...
Herby Wilson Clavette
Jun 14, 2012
Herby Wilson ClavetteHerby Wilson Clavette, 78, of Wolcott, died at home June 14, 2012. He was the husband of Ramona (Chasse) Clavette. He was born July 23, 1933, in Grand Isle, Maine, the son of the late Ludger and Carmen (Lizotte) Clavette. He retired as a cabinet maker from Leo's Cabinet in New Britain. He was a member of St....

Camille Viel
Jun 13, 2012
Camille VielCamille Viel, 67, of 55 Gaylord St., Bristol, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at his home. Camille was born in Corners, New Brunswick, Canada March 31, 1945, the son of the late Alphonse and Rita (Pellettier) Viel. He worked at TRW Marlin Rockwell for years and then worked in construction. He was a member of Moose Club, Lodge...
George H. Eschner
May 27, 2012
George H. EschnerGeorge H. Eschner, 90, of 57 Lois St., Bristol, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2012, in Old Saybrook. He was the widower Jeannette (Alexander) Eschner. George was born in Bristol Sept. 8, 1921, the son of the late Fred William and Louise (Novatki) Eschner. He lived in Bristol his whole life and was a veteran of World War...
Edward M. Caine, Jr
May 24, 2012
Edward M. Caine, Jr.Edward M. Caine Jr., 27, of 56 North Riverside Ave. Terryville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 24, 2012. He was born February 19, 1985 in Farmington, the son of Edward M. Caine Sr. and Karen Cossu. He graduated from Terryville High School and worked as a clerk at Subway Restaurant in Waterbury and a student at...
Mrs. Rose Baldaccini
May 21, 2012
Mrs. Rose BaldacciniRose (Velardo) Baldaccini, 96, of Bristol passed away peacefully Monday, May 21, 2012, at the Ingraham Manor. She was the widow of Hugo J. Baldaccini Sr. Mrs. Baldaccini was born in Bristol Nov. 19, 1915, the daughter of the late Anthony and Vincentia (Gemina) Velardo. Rose was a resident of Bristol her whole life. She worked at Superior...

Colombo Semprini
May 3, 2012
Colombo SempriniColombo "Dick" Semprini, 96, formerly of Bristol, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2012, in North Berwick, Maine. He was the husband of Rita (Follandri) Semprini. Colombo was born in Sagamore, Mass., on July 12, 1915, the son of the late Louis and Concetta (Palducci) Semprini. He lived in Bristol most of his life before he moved to Maine five...

Darren P. Roche
May 1, 2012
Darren P. RocheIt is with great sadness that the Roche family announces the unexpected passing of Darren Patrick Roche, 49 of Bristol Ct. on May 1, 2012. Darren was born July 15, 1962 to Gloria R. Roche and George J. Roche. He attended Bristol Central H.S. and was employed for many years by L.M.C.C. and Quality Coils. Darren was an...
Philip J. Duprey, Jr
Apr 12, 2012
Philip J. Duprey, Jr.Philip J. Duprey, Jr. 80, of Ft. Pierce, FL died Thrusday, April 12, 2012 at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach. He was the husband of Antoinette "Toni" (Thibault) Duprey. Mr. Duprey was born September 17, 1931 in Peru, NY. A Bristol for many years, he moved to Fort Pierce, Fl 25 years ago. Prior to his...
Maria Wojenski
Apr 11, 2012
Maria (Colapinto) WojenskiMaria (Colapinto) Wojenski, formerly of Judson Avenue, passed away April 11, 2012, at Sheriden Woods. She was the widow of Victor Wojenski. She was born in Northampton, Mass., the daughter of the late Girolamo and Giacomina (Gatti) Colapinto. She was a resident of Bristol most of her life and worked at New Departure Hyatt Division of General Motors...
Benny Resta
Mar 21, 2012
Benny RestaBenny Resta, 89, of Bristol passed away, March 21, 2012, at Bristol Hospital. He was the husband for 62 years to Angeline (Belluccio) Resta. Benny was born in Bristol Dec. 1, 1922, the son of Frank and Madeline (Centro) Resta. He was a lifelong resident of Bristol and graduated from Bristol Central High School. He served his country during...
Madeline Cova
Mar 19, 2012
Madeline CovaMadeline (Vontell) Cova, 85, of 41 Vance Drive, Bristol, passed away Monday, March 19, 2012, at Touchpoint of Farmington. She was the wife of Manuel Cova. Madeline was born Oct. 3, 1926, in Concord, N.H., the daughter of the late William and Etta Vontell. She worked at O-Z/Gedney for several years and a nursing home in Farmington. She loved...
Cecilia Lodovico
Mar 17, 2012
Cecilia (Pelletier) LodovicoCecilia (Pelletier) Lodovico, 83, of 18 Leslie Court, Bristol died Saturday, March 17, 2012 at Wolcott View Manor. She was the wife of Pasquale Lodovico. Cecilia was born in Bristol, on February 28, 1929 daughter of the late Celestine and Marie (Bilodeau) Pelletier. She worked for Allied Control in Plantsville for several years before she retired. She was...

Christine Deguzis
Mar 14, 2012
Christine DeguzisChristine (Letalien) Deguzis, 66, of 148 Martin Rd., Bristol, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford. She was the widow of Thomas Deguzis. She was born in Bristol, CT on June 13, 1945 the daughter of the late Alfred and Emma B. (Litke) Letalien. She was a member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church. Christine...
Lois C. Wagenenecht
Mar 13, 2012
Lois C. WagenenechtMrs. Lois C. (Zahnke) Wagenknecht, 85, of 88 Fox Den Rd. Bristol, passed away, Tuesday (March 13, 2012) at Hospital of Central CT at Bradley Memorial. She was the wife of William B. Wagenknecht of 53 years. Lois was born in Bristol, on July 21, 1926 the daughter of the late G. Theodore and Gertrude (Johnson) Zahnke. She...
Lawrence Joseph Theriault
Mar 11, 2012
Lawrence Joseph TheriaultMr. Lawrence Joseph Theriault, 84, of Bristol, died unexpectedly Sunday morning, March 11, 2012. He was the beloved husband of 61 years to Kathleen (Collins) Theriault. Lawrence was born in Fort Kent, ME on August 3, 1927 the son of the late Alphonse and Marie Rose (Paradise) Theriault. He served in the US Army during World War II...
Ralph R. Colapietro
Mar 10, 2012
Ralph R. ColapietroRalph R. Colapietro, 96, of Bristol passed away Saturday, March 10, 2012, at The Village Green in Forestville. He was the widower of Helen Elizabeth (Duncan) Colapietro. He was born March 25, 1915 in Bristol, the son of Vito and Nettie (Comparone) Colapietro. He worked at Veeder Root Inc. for more than 43 years before he retired in...
