Viola Marquis, 88, of New Britain CT passed away recently after a long illness at Autumn Lake Health Care. Born Feb. 4, 1933 in Wallagrass Plantation Maine to Felix and Gertrude Deprey. She resided in New Britain CT most of her life raising her children and working in the food service industry. She loved animals, travel and most of all her family. She leaves behind two grandchildren and several great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her two children Barbara and Gil Jr. Marquis as well as several brothers and sister Morris, Alberie, and Phil Deprey. Rita Thibeault, Jeanette Ouellette, Jeannine Bouchard and Frances Montanaro. Friends and family are...

Viola Marquis, 88, of New Britain CT passed away recently after a long illness at Autumn Lake Health Care. Born Feb. 4, 1933 in Wallagrass Plantation Maine to Felix and Gertrude Deprey. She resided in New Britain CT most of her life raising her children and working in the food service industry. She loved animals, travel and most of all her family. She leaves behind two grandchildren and several great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her two children Barbara and Gil Jr. Marquis as well as several brothers and sister Marquis, Alberie, and Phil Deprey. Rita Thibeault, Jeanette Ouellette, Jeanie Bouchard and Frances Montanaro. Friends and family are...

Virginia F. Doyle, 91, of New Britain passed away on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021. Virginia was born in Englewood, New Jersey. She was the daughter of the late Leonard Lockwood and Virginia (Chennells, Lockwood) Kovel. Virginia's family moved to Waterbury when she was very young. She attended Kingsbury Elementary School and later the "old" Crosby High School class of 1946. In 1948 she married Donald J. Doyle, and soon after the couple moved to a suburb of Los Angeles, California. While living in California, their first two children were born: Virginia Leigh and Donald J. Jr. Virginia and her husband moved back to CT in 1952 and eventually settled in New Britain, CT. at 45 Dorman Road. Between 1956...

Virginia F. Doyle, 91, of New Britain passed away on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021. Virginia was born in Englewood, New Jersey. She was the daughter of the late Leonard Lockwood and Virginia (Chennells, Lockwood) Kovel. Virginia's family moved to Waterbury when she was very young. She attended Kingsbury Elementary School and later the "old" Crosby High School class of 1946. In 1948 she married Donald J. Doyle, and soon after the couple moved to a suburb of Los Angeles, California. While living in California, their first two children were born: Virginia Leigh and Donald J. Jr. Virginia and her husband moved back to CT in 1952 and eventually settled in New Britain, CT. at 45 Dorman Road. Between 1956...

Marjorie Cote, 97 of Wethersfield, passed away on Thursday, January 28 in the care of her family in their Hebron home. Born on February 3rd 1923, she was the eleventh of twelve children of Leopold and Anna (Fusaro) Squillacote. Raised and educated in New Britain during the Depression had made her a part of America's Greatest Generation. She leaves behind her sons, Anthony Adams and Christopher Adams of Wethersfield, Dr. Robert and Mrs. (Marianne) Brescia of Odessa Texas, Andrew Brescia and Liz Brown of Hebron. Grandsons, Daniel Brescia of Rocky Hill, Zack Brescia of Wethersfield and a Great Grandson, Tegan in Odessa Texas. Over the years, Marjorie was employed in her family's restaurants,...

Due to extreme cold weather the services for Francis J. Mercurio will now be held Saturday January 30th at 10:30 AT the Farrell Funeral Home 110 Franklin Sq. New Britain CT. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery.www.FarrellFuneralHome.com.

Francis J. Mercurio, 78, of New Britain, passed away on Saturday (Jan. 23, 2021). He was born in New Britain and attended local schools, graduating from New Britain High School in 1960. He retired from Allied Control and also worked at New Britain Machine. Francis (Frankie) was an avid reader and liked Word Search Puzzles . He played the accordion and organ and was also good at art and painted some beautiful portraits and landscapes. He was predeceased by his parents, Pellegrino and Frances, two brothers, John and Charles, two sisters, Rose Maccotta and Lois Siderowf and a nephew, James. Frankie leaves his brother, P. Michael and his wife Joyce Mercurio, and a sister, Anne and her husband,...

Bonnie Jean Beaupre, 61 of New Britain, passed away on Tuesday January 19 at a local hospital after a long illness. Born on July 1, 1959, she is the daughter of the late Roger and Ann Marie (LaChance) Beaupre. A lifelong resident, she attended St. Mary, Nathan Hale and New Britain High School graduating in 1977. She was employed for many years at New Britain General Hospital as a CNA in the Emergency Room, a unit secretary and as a phlebotomist. She leaves behind her husband Arturo Bravo Jr. of New Britain and her beloved cat pumpkin. Her loving and devoted sisters Carlene Beaupre of New Britain, her caregiver for the past year, Debbie and brother-in-law Leo Wyzatecki of Colchester Ct. ...

Gertrude M. Carrubba (Johnson), died unexpectedly on January 10, 2021. Born in New Britain, "Gert" made home with her husband and three sons in Kensington CT for over fifty years. "Gert" retired from New Britain General accounts receivable department in 2002. Subsequent to her retirement Gert taught catechism at St. Paul's Church and worked in the Berlin school system as a Teacher's Aide. Gert loved cooking, crocheting, working in the "antique shop", and above all, spending time with family and friends. Her love for her family was unmatched and was limitless in its boundaries. Gert leaves behind her husband of 64 years, Salvatore J. Carrubba Sr., of Kensington, her sons Joseph R....

Lena M. (Callegari) Brown, 89, of Berlin died Friday (Jan. 8, 2021) at home. Born and raised in New Britain, the daughter of the late Valentino and Pierina (Negro) Callegari, she resided in Berlin the last thirty years. She was the wife of the late William E. Brown, who died Sept. 11, 2019. She had been employed for many years as an executive secretary. While in New Britain, she was a parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Church and a member of their Ladies Guild. After moving to Berlin, she joined St. Paul's Church. She leaves behind her sister-in-law, Grace Callegari, with whom she shared a special bond. She also leaves several nieces and nephews, including those that surrounded and...

Joseph Danko, 73, passed away January 7, 2021. www.FarrellFuneralHome.com

Joseph Danko, 73, of New Britain, passed to be with his heavenly family surrounded by the Lord and his angels on Thursday, January 7, 2021. Joe grew up in Berlin and graduated from Berlin High School. He retired from Bayer Corporation and was currently employed by the Consolidated School District of New Britain as a crossing guard. He loved teaching the children how to safely cross the street and took his job very seriously. He was also an avid fisherman. Fishing for bass was his favorite. He especially loved taking his grandsons fishing and teaching them how to bait their own hooks. Joe leaves his wife, Donnamarie and two daughters; Jennifer, son-in-law Gary, and grandsons Darius, Jared and...

Mark Fredrick Weber, 57, of Plainville, died Wednesday (Jan. 6, 2021) at home. Born in New Britain, the son of the late Fredrick and Margaret (Walentukonis) Weber, he lived most of his life in New Britain. A graduate of E.C. Goodwin Technical School, he was well known as an avid fisherman and hunter and belong to the Berlin Sportsman Club. Mark is survived by his longtime companion Melanie Lockshire of Plainville, sister Kathleen Weber and her husband William Avery of Bolton, his brother James Weber of New Britain; a niece and a nephew Chad Koczera and Amanda Koczera Brewsaugh; and his grandnephew and close friend Ronald Fadziewicz. A Prayer Service will be held Friday (Jan. 15, 2021) at...

Gloria C. (Capo) Hernandez, 83, of White Plains, NY, died Saturday (Jan. 2, 2021) at home. Born in Spain, the daughter of the late Juan and Marie (Aznar) Capo, she came to the United States at the age of 17. She settled in White Plains with her family, moved to New Britain, CT for a short while and returned to White Plains for the remainder of her life. She was the wife of the late Joseph "Jose" Hernandez, who died Dec. 25, 1989. Gloria was employed in the research and development department of Desk Net Systems, Inc. for many years. Mrs. Hernandez is survived by her daughter Celia Hernandez of White Plains, NY, a granddaughter Christine Jorge, a great grandson Case Pearson-Leary and three...

Robert J. Gadzik, 61, of New Britain, died Tuesday (Dec. 29, 2020) at home. Born in New Britain, the son of Lois (Hall) Gadzik and the late Robert D. Gadzik, he was a lifelong resident. He was employed for many years at Arrow Manufacturing in Bristol. During the summer, Bob enjoyed camping with his family at Sun Valley Camp Grounds. In addition to his mother, Bob is survived by two sisters, Cheryl Ann Pagano and Mary Ann and her husband, Bruce Caldwell, a brother David and his wife Laurie Gadzik; and several nieces, nephews grandnieces and grandnephews. Friends and family are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday (Jan. 5, 2021) at 10:00 AM at St. Paul's Church 485 Alling St....

Lucien S. "Archie" Archacki, a life-long resident of New Britain died Saturday, December 26, 2020 at the age of 96. He was the beloved husband of the late Doris "Bobby" LeBrun Archacki. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Stanislaw Archacki and Marjanna Zengotta Archacki; his daughter, Lorraine Archacki; brother, Joseph Archacki; and sisters Stella Gaj, Lucy Ogonowski, and Pauline Walicki. He will be greatly missed by the family he leaves behind - his daughters and their husbands, Lois (Mark) Eddins of Plantsville, CT, Marilyn (Michael) Haimm of Pompano Beach, FL and Joyce (Mark) Davis of Concord, MA; his grandchildren, Gabe Hare, Blake (Katie) Eddins, Alexandra Eddins, Chelsea Haimm,...

Helen D. (Drobot) Wrobel, 93, formerly of New Britain, died Saturday (Dec. 26, 2020) at LiveWell in Southington. She was the wife of the late Chester Wrobel, who died Oct. 1, 2010. Born in New Britain, the daughter of the late John and Katherine (Ozga) Drobot she was a lifelong resident. She was employed at New Britain National Bank for several years. A member of Sacred heart Church, she also belonged to the Ladies Guild of the church. She was a member of the New Britain Council of Catholic Women, volunteered at the Hospital For Special Care in the Pulmonary Support Group, was a member of the Plainville AARP and the National AARP, member of the Hospital of Central CT Women's Auxiliary ,...

Phyllis A. (Montenieri) Hills, 79, of Kensington, succumbed after a 10 year battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Born in New Britain, the daughter of the late Sebastian and Victoria Montenieri, she lived most of her life in New Britain, moving to Kensington, recently. She retired after twenty years at the UCONN Heath Center in Facilities Management. Prior to that, Phyllis worked at New Britain Machine Co. A graduate of New Britain High School, class of 1959, she was a member of Delta Sigma Chi Sorority. She was a Girl Scout leader in New Britain, loved camping, especially at the Wolf's Den and Odetah Camping Resort in Bozrah. Phyllis had a strong passion for creating. She loved creating crafts...

Phyllis A. (Montenieri) Hills, 79, of Kensington, succumbed after a 10 year battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Born in New Britain, the daughter of the late Sebastian and Victoria Montenieri, she lived most of her life in New Britain, moving to Kensington, recently. She retired after twenty years at the UCONN Heath Center in Facilities Management. Prior to that, Phyllis worked at New Britain Machine Co. A graduate of New Britain High School, class of 1959, she was a member of Delta Sigma Chi Sorority. She was a Girl Scout leader in New Britain, loved camping, especially at the Wolf's Den and Odetah Camping Resort in Bozrah. Phyllis had a strong passion for creating. She loved creating crafts...

Jean Travers Silverio, 91, beloved mother, grandmother and sister passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 20, 2020 in the comfort of her home. She was born in New Britain to Howard and Helen (Heath) Travers and was a longtime New Britain resident until relocating to Niantic after the passing of her husband Rinaldo in 2003. Jean graduated from TCC in 1951 and taught at Smalley elementary school where she met the love of her life Reny. They married in 1954 and together raised four children. Once the children were in school Mom's return to work brought her to a banking career with New Britain National Bank/Bank of America. However her most important priority was caring for her family and...

William "Bill" Maurice Grover, 80, of Rocky Hill, CT (formerly of East Lyme), beloved husband for 57 years of Virginia "Ginger" (Heslin) Grover, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 17, 2020 after a valiant struggle with Alzheimer's Disease and finally a brief fight with COVID-19. He had a remarkable career with Aetna and Travelers for 35 years, finishing his tenure as a vice president. Born on March 25, 1940, in South Berwick, Maine, he was the son of Roger M. and Sally (Willson) Grover. Bill was a graduate of Old Lyme High School, class of 1958, where he lettered in soccer, basketball and baseball and also served as student council president. In 1962 he graduated from the...