Obituaries
Ruby Oblom
Oct 20, 2010
Ruby OblomRuby Oblom, 94, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at Parkview Memorial Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born in Bristol, CT, Ruby taught Elementary Education in a one room school house. She was a member of St. Joseph United Methodist Church and was an accomplished Scrabble Player. Surviving are her son, Chuck (SueEllen) Oblom of North Reading, MA; daughter, Susan...
Kenneth C. Knox
Oct 16, 2010
Kenneth C. KnoxKenneth C. Knox, 88, of Bristol, beloved husband of 68 years to Phylis T. (Wells) Knox, died Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010, at his home. "Kenny" was born Aug. 16, 1922, in Augusta, Maine. He was a resident of Bristol for over 65 years. After serving four years in the U.S. Army Air Corsp as a decorated World War...
Joseph Buttaro
Oct 14, 2010
Joseph ButtaroJoseph Buttaro, 72, of 91 Jacob St., Bristol, passed away Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, at his home. He was the husband of Liza ((Sandy) Buttaro. He was born Feb. 15, 1938, in New Britain, the son of the late Manuel Buttaro and Mary (Rossman) Clark. He worked as in inventory production control manager for several years before he retired...
Sister Mary Ellen St. John
Oct 4, 2010
Sister Mary Ellen St. JohnSister Mary Ellen St. John, formerly of Bristol, passed away in Belleview, Fla., Oct. 4, 2010. Sister Mary Ellen graduated from Bristol Central High School then entered the Doninican Cloistered Nuns of Our Lady of Grace in North Guilford. She spent 24 years daily hours of Adoration, Rosaries prayer and penance as a Cloistered nun. She...
Frederick Norman Clarke
Sep 8, 2010
Frederick Norman ClarkeFrederick Norman Clarke, 93, of 57 Matilda Drive, Bristol, passed away peacefully Sept. 8, 2010, at the Bristol Hospital Hospice Unit. He was the widower of Madean "Mae" R. (Pilbin) (Huntley) Clarke. He was born on Sept. 15, 1916, in Leominister, Mass., the son of the late Frederick J. Clarke and Lillian (Anders) Clarke Schallis and a stepfather,...
David L. Davis, Sr
Sep 3, 2010
David L. Davis, Sr.Mr. David L. Davis, Sr., 71, of 47 Jacobs St. Bristol, passed away September 3, 2010 at the Bristol Hospital. He was the husband of Alida C. (Reed) Davis. David was born on August 31, 1939 in Barre, VT the son of the late Wesley Davis and Evelyn (Archer) Davis Spaulding. He was an accountant for many...
Francis J. Fazio, Sr
Aug 3, 2010
Francis J. Fazio, Sr.Francis J. Fazio Sr., 57, of 264 Wolcott St., Bristol, died tragically Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010, in Manchester. He was the husband of Patricia (Dovitski) Fazio. Fran was born in Waterbury Sept. 3, 1952, the son of the late Frank and Basilla (Pirro) Fazio. A lifelong resident of Bristol, he was employed by Hartford Distributors of Manchester...
Bettie (St. Peter) Rinkavage
Jul 28, 2010
Bettie (St. Peter) RinkavageBettie (St. Peter) Rinkavage, 67, of 65 Shawn Drive, Bristol, passed away, Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain. She was the wife of Robert Rinkavage. She was born in Burlington, Vt., March 29, 1943, the daughter of late Arnold and Ruth (Tero) St. Peter. Bettie worked at General Electric in Plainville for...
Francesca 'Frances' Mercieri
Jul 27, 2010
Francesca 'Frances'(Urso) MercieriFrancesca 'Frances'(Urso) Mercieri,95, widow of Antonio Mercieri, passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Frances was born Oct. 25, 1914, in Astoria, N.Y., to Nicola and Anna Urso. She is survived by her son, Joseph Mercieri and his wife, Cindy; her daughter, Rose Ann Chatfield and her husband, Robert, with whom she made her home;...
Alexander O. Porrini
Jul 18, 2010
Alexander O. PorriniAlexander O. Porrini, 59, of 453 Center St., Meriden, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2010, at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Alex was born in Bristol Dec. 31, 1950, the son of the late Alexander and Beulah O. (Pelkey) Porrini. He was a carpenter his whole life and also worked at Jonal Laboratory in Meriden for the past seven years....
Dorothy Quinto
Jul 10, 2010
Dorothy (Williams) QuintoDorothy (Williams) Quinto, of Bristol, widow of Armand Quinto, died Saturday, July 10 2010, at Ingraham Manor Nursing Home, Bristol, at the age of 96. Dorothy was born in Bristol on June 25, 1914, to Henry and Josephine (Swain) Williams. She grew up in Newfoundland, Canada, and lived there for several years before returning to Bristol. In 1943...
Fernande Lessard
Jul 1, 2010
Fernande (Angers) Lessard Fernande (Fern) (Angers) Lessard, wife of Andre (Andy) Lessard, passed away peacefully with her family's love surrounding her, on Thursday, July 1st at Bristol Hospital. Fern was born in Bristol, CT on May 4th, 1930. the daughter of the late Henri and Floride (Valliere) Angers. Fern was retired from Travelers Insurance Company after 35 years. She...
Maria M. Cuccureddu
Jun 3, 2010
Maria M. (Pittalis) CuccuredduMaria Pittalis Cuccureddu, 98, of Bristol passed away Thursday, June 3, 2010. She was born in Cheremule (Sardinia), Italy, Nov. 28, 1911, and immigrated in 1948. She was the widow of Salvatore Cuccureddu and after retiring from Stanley Plating Co., she enjoyed gardening, flowers and being with her grandchildren. She was a member of St. Anthony Church....
Roseann I. Colapietro
May 29, 2010
Roseann I. ColapietroRoseann I. Colapietro, 62 of 52 Shelia Court, Bristol, passed away, Saturday, May 29, 2010, at Bristol Hospital. Roseann was born in Bristol Sept. 3, 1947, the daughter of the late Joseph and Irene (Duncan) Colapietro. She was a lifelong resident of Bristol and a member of St. Gregory Church. She was loved by many and will be...
Michael Anthony Stolfi
May 14, 2010
Michael Anthony StolfiMichael Stolfi, 46, of Bristol passed away Friday, May 14, 2010, at Hartford Hospital. Michael was born in Waterbury Nov. 5, 1963, the son of Earla (Hamon) Pelletier and her husband, Steven, and the late Peter Stolfi. Michael was a valued employee of Nationwide Conveyor Specialists for the past 10 years. He held a Connecticut journeyman conveyor installation...
Francesco Morrone
Apr 29, 2010
Francesco MorroneMr. Francesco Morrone, of Bristol, passed away at the Bristol Hospital, Thursday, (April 29, 2010), to be reunited with his wife of more than 50 years, Giovanna (Nacaratto) Morrone; his daughter, Adeline DiMatteo; and his son, Luigi Morrone. Frank was 92 years-old and was surrounded by members of his loving family when he passed. Francesco was born in Paterno-Calabro,...
Logan Chase Handrinos
Apr 29, 2010
Logan Chase HandrinosLogan Chase Handrinos, our little angel, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2010, at Bristol Hospital. He was born March 9, 2010, the son of Nicholas T. Handrinos and Jordan Bowerman of Bristol. Besides his parents, he is survived by his paternal grandparents, Susan M. Boroski and David Abramczyk of Bristol; his paternal grandparent, Donald T. Handrinos of Terryville;...
Norma Gagner
Apr 20, 2010
Norma GagnerNorma A. (Scott) Gagner Norma A. (Scott) Gagner, 80, of Bristol passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer. Norma was born in Bristol June 27, 1929, to the late Hugh and Mary (Power) Scott. After retiring from Ingraham Indus./Bussman Mfg, she enjoyed spending time with her family, reading and cooking. She is survived by...
Norma M. Ferro
Apr 17, 2010
Norma M. FerroNorma Mae (Burgar) Ferro, 86, of Bristol, died peacefully with her family at her side on Saturday, April 17, 2010, at Bristol Hospital. She was predeceased by her devoted husband of 65 years, Dominick H. Ferro. Norma was born in Bristol on Dec. 6, 1923, daughter of the late Blanche (Rusgrove) and Frank Burgar. She is survived by...
Mrs. Doreen Hoar
Apr 13, 2010
Mrs. Doreen (Winters) Hoar Doreen (Winters) Hoar, of Punta Gorda, FL (formerly of Farmington, W. Hartford and Bristol, CT), died on Tues., Apr. 13, after a long battle with oral cancer. Born in Bristol on Nov. 7, 1932, to the late Lawrence and Dorothy (Mardin) Winters, she was the beloved wife of John F. Hoar, who predeceased her in...
