Obituaries

Aug 24, 2020

Bristol, Mrs. Carmella E. (Petosa) Ryan, 98, of Bristol, CT., passed away, Monday, August 24th, at Southington Care Center. She was the widow of Richard F. Ryan.

Carmella was born in Harwinton, on July 23, 1922, the daughter of the late Frank and Elisa (Baratta) Petosa.

She worked at New Departure Hyatt Division of General Motors for over 30 years....

Aug 1, 2020

Jul 19, 2020

Marjorie “Margie” A. (McManus) Corsetti, 85, of Bristol, widow of Michael L. Corsetti, Sr. passed away July 19, 2020.

Margie was born on April 2, 1935 in Everett, MA the daughter of the late Letitia (Hardy) McManus and the late Charles and Step-Mother Florence (Delcanho) McManus.

She worked at the former Bussman MFG in Bristol.

She is survived by two...

Jul 12, 2020

Mary A. Kerins (née Splocharski) passed away unexpectedly at home on July 12, 2020 in Bristol, Connecticut at the age of 70.

Mary is survived by her loving husband, John; Children, Angela S. O'Donnell and her husband William P. O’Donnell, Melanie P. Connors, and Lauren C. Kerins, of Connecticut; Grandchildren, Lucie A. Kerins-Chandler of Vermont, Caitlyn M. Kerins-Chandler, and Madelyn...

Jul 5, 2020

Anthony “Smiler” Guerriero, 88, of Bristol, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020 at the Bristol Hospital, he was the husband of Shirley (Norton) Guerriero.

Anthony was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 26, 1931, the son of the late Steven and Angelina “Ferro“ Guerriero.

He lived his life in Bristol and was a veteran in Korean War serving in the...

Jul 2, 2020

Mary (Bartucca) Di Pietro, 91 of Bristol, CT, passed away July 2, 2020 at home. She was the beloved wifeof Albert J. Di Pietro.

A lifelong resident of Bristol the daughter of the late Pietro Bartucca and Elizabeth (McKenzie) Bartucca.

Besides her husband Albert, Mary is survived by her two sons, Joseph Di Pietro of Watertown, CT, his wife Rita...

Jun 27, 2020

Helene (Wolinski) Fray, 88, of Bristol, CT passed away June 27, 2020 at home. She was the wife of the late John H. Fray. They were married in Terryville in 1954.They raised their loving son, Dominic J. Fray who passed away.

Born in Paris, France, on June 27, 1932, the daughter of the late Paul and Louise (Lubinski) Wolinski.

She...

Jun 20, 2020

Carlo Positano, 75 of Bristol, passed away at his home on Saturday, June 20, 2020. He was the husband of Edward Jabs.

He was born in Bristol on March 31, 1945 the son of the late Dominic D. and Ethelyn (DeVoe) Positano.

He worked for New England Aircraft in Farmington and retired several years ago.

Besides his husband he is...

Jun 4, 2020

Mrs. Helen (Selwa) Potowniak, 98, of Bristol, beloved wife of the late John M. Potowniak, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2020 at The Pines of Bristol.

Helen was born on March 30, 1922 in West Rutland, Vermont the daughter of the late John and Antoinette (Karp) Selwa. Helen worked at E. Ingram's Company and Bussman's Company for many years...

May 11, 2020

Donald R Goulet passed away May 11, 2020.

He was the youngest of 3 boys to Shirley and Robert. In his younger years he enjoyed snowmobiling, water skiing, fishing and camping. He moved to Wichita KS to work for his older brother building homes there, Joplin Mo, Grand Lake Ok, and Rogers AR. He returned to Bristol in 1991 to...

May 4, 2020

Irene Blais, 90, of Bristol, CT, passed away, Monday, May 4, 2020.

Irene was born in Collinsville, CT on July 31, 1929 the daughter of the late Cleophas P. and Elodie (Gauthier) Blais. She was one of 13 siblings.

Auntie Irene lived a wonderfully blessed life, surrounded by all her brothers and sisters, and although she had no children of...

Apr 21, 2020

Dawn Rioux, 60 of Hartford, passed away April 21, 2020 at her home.

She was born in Cheverly, Maryland on March 29, 1960 the daughter of Robert Burrill of Loveland CO, and the late Norma L. (Downing) Burrill.

She retired as a financial advisor for a local credit union.

Besides her father, she is survived by a daughter, Christine Burrill...

Apr 13, 2020

Suzanne A. Michaud, 68 of Manchester went to be with the Lord on April 13, 2020 after a long illness.

Suzanne was born on July 14, 1951 in New Brunswick, Canada the daughter of the late Severin and Martha (DesJardins) Michaud.

She is survived by four brothers,  Gasparo, Benoit, Allain and Stolan Michaud, and four sisters, Heddy Beckermen, Dee LeFrancois, Rinett...

Apr 8, 2020

Mar 23, 2020

Joseph Ruwet Bunnell (“Joe”), 35, of Morris died tragically on Monday while working on farm equipment. Joe was born in Torrington on January 30, 1985, the son of Helen (Ruwet) and Frederick Bunnell of Litchfield.

He grew up on the family farm in Litchfield and graduated from Litchfield High School in 2003. For the past several years he worked at...

Mar 11, 2020

Bristol, Mr. Leonard J. Markure, 103, of Bristol, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Adren Courts of Avon. He was the husband of the late Mary (Kloczko) Markure.

He was born in Presque Isle, Maine on March 6, 1917 the son of the late Saul and Mary Ellen (Turner) Markure.

He worked for Marlin Rockwell TRW.

He is survived...

Mar 6, 2020

Mrs. Carmen (Caron) Cyr Bristol – Mrs. Carmen (Caron) Cyr, 90 formerly of Bristol, CT passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020 in Auburn, CA. Carmen is preceded in death by her husband, Oneil A. Cyr who passed on January 20, 2012.

Carmen was born on February 21, 1930 in Baker Lake, NB, Canada the daughter of the late Emile...

Mar 6, 2020

Louvima E. LeJeune passed away peacefully on Friday March 6th at her home in Winchester, CT due to complications from pneumonia. She was the wife of the late Alexander J. LeJeune and the daughter of the late Carrie (Porter) and Victor A. Meyer.

Born in West Torrington, CT on March 17, 1931, she graduated from the Torrington High School in...

Mar 1, 2020

Feb 16, 2020

Edda Giovanna (Crovetti) Colligan, 86, of Bristol passed away February 16, 2020 at Ingrahman Manor.

She was born in Livorno, Italy on June 26, 1933 the daughter of the late Alvaro and Vada (Angelini) Crovetti.

She is survived by many brothers, sisters, nieces and nephew in Italy.

Edda will be missed by the love of her life Hugo Baldaccini, son,...