Obituaries

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...
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;...
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,...
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...

James L. Contrastano
Mar 21, 2010
James L. ContrastanoJames L. Contrastano, 75, of 131 Seymour St., Bristol, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2010, at Bristol Hospital. He was the husband of Regina (Colabella) Contrastano. James was born in Bristol on April 27, 1934, the son of the late Leonard and Santina (Mullieri) Contrastano. He was a lifelong Bristol resident, and worked for the City of Wolcott...
Wylene Lynn "Sunny" Tyler
Mar 19, 2010
Wylene Lynn "Sunny" (McPherson) TylerWylene Lynn "Sunny" (McPherson) Tyler, 52, of Bristol, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2010, at Bristol hospital, with her family by her side. She was born Sept. 27, 1957, in Buffalo, N.Y., the daughter of Hobart McPherson and the late Edna (Young) McPherson. She graduated from Glastonbury High School in 1975, where she was captain...
Grace C. Mascia
Feb 24, 2010
Grace C. (Paparello) MasciaGrace C. (Paparello) Mascia, 81, of Robbins Avenue, Bristol, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010, at Sheriden Woods Health Care Center. She was the wife of Frank Mascia. She was born in Corato, Provence of Bari, Italy, April 25, 1928, the daughter of the late John and Angela (Olivieri) Paparello. She was a member of St. Anthony...
Paul Nicoletti
Feb 24, 2010
Paul NicolettiPaul Nicoletti, 82, of 111 Hull St., Bristol, passed away at Bristol Hospital Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010. He was the beloved husband of Jennie (Ozirsky) Nicoletti. Paul was born in Bristol April 21, 1927, the son of the late Samuel and Amelia (Morrini) Nicoletti. He was a lifetime resident of Bristol and graduated from the Bristol school system, where...

GREGORY T. ST. PIERRE
Feb 9, 2010
GREGORY T. ST. PIERREGREGORY T. ST. PIERRE, 68, of 136 East St., Plainville, passed away Tuesday, (February 09, 2010) at the Bristol Hospital. He was the husband of Roseanna (Roussel) St. Pierre. He was born in Limestone, Maine on December 2, 1941, the son of the late Leonard and Eva (Daigle) St. Pierre. He worked as a machinist for over...

Rose Therrien Zima,
Feb 2, 2010
Rose (Beattie) Therrien Zima,Rose (Beattie) Therrien Zima, 91, formerly of Fall Mountain Terrace Road, Terryville, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, at the Sheriden Woods Health Care in Bristol. She was born in Hartford, Sept. 1, 1918, daughter of the late Archibald and Elizabeth (Weidman) Beattie and was one of 11 children. Rose was active in Brownies and the Girl Scouts...
Mary L. McCaughern
Jan 20, 2010
Mary L. (Symonaitis) McCaughernMary L. (Symonaitis) McCaughern, 95, of 145 Ledge St., Nashua, N.H., passed away Jan. 20, 2010, at the Southern New Hampshire Medical Center. She was the widow of Robert T. McCaughern, who had been a fire captain with the Bristol Fire Department. She was born June 30, 1914, in Torrington the daughter of the late Joseph and...
Bernadette Micari
Jan 17, 2010
Bernadette (L'Heurex) MicariBernadette (L'Heureux) Micari, 94, formerly of Tulip St., Bristol, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010, at Bristol Hospital. She was the wife of the late Arthur P. Micari with whom she shared 67 years of marriage. Bernadette was born in Hartford Oct. 9, 1915, the daughter of the late William and Melvina (Pratt) L'Heureux....
Doris A. DiBiase
Dec 27, 2009
Doris A. (Graham) DiBiaseDoris A. (Graham) DiBiase, 84, of Bristol, beloved wife of Patrick G. DiBiase, passed away Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009, at Sheriden Woods Health Care. Born in Farmington, Sept. 10, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Grace (Mandell) Graham. A graduate of Farmington High School, she retired from Connecticut Light & Power after 30...
Gloria V. "Dolly" DiGrappa
Dec 6, 2009
Gloria V. "Dolly" (Huhn) DiGrappaGloria V. "Dolly" (Huhn) DiGrappa, 86, of 339 Hill St., Bristol, died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, at Bristol Hospital. She was married to Joseph A. DiGrappa for the past 38 years. Dolly was born in New Orleans, La., July 6, 1923, daughter of the late Alex and Ellen M. (Hannafin) Huhn. She was raised by her...
Peter Bossarelli
Nov 20, 2009
Peter BossarelliPeter Bossarelli TORRINGTON Peter Bossarelli, 96, of 68 Wolcott St. Torrington, passed away Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 at the Cherry Brook Health Care Center in Canton, he was the widower of Marion R. (Stengel) Bossarelli. Peter was born in Fitchburg, Mass. on March 1, 1913, the son of the late Giulio and Linda (Cobianchi) Bossarelli. He lived his life...
Gerald R. Heresko
Nov 18, 2009
Gerald R. HereskoGerald R. Heresko, 63, of Bristol passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at Bristol Hospital. Gerald was born in Hartford, March 8, 1946, the son of Norman W. Heresko and the late Emilie M. (Bielert) Heresko. He was the owner and president of Bristol Mums since 1987. He worked prior for Bristol nurseries. He was a member of...
