Newington Memorial Funeral Home

John Rogalewski, devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 12, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 6, 1930 in Rozental, Poland to his parents, Franciszek and Franciszka Rogalewski. After leaving Poland at a young age, he spent the next few years serving on the MS Sobiecki which landed him in the United States. He eventually immigrated to New Britain where he met his wife, Helena, and started his family. While in New Britain, he found community within the Polish Falcons of America and developed lifelong friendships with fellow members. He took great pride in his membership, reaching the status of Gold...

Florence T. Kragiel, 95, of New Britain, CT passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. She was born on July 27, 1930 to the late Boleslaw and Emily Kragiel. She is survived by her nephews: Lucian Jr. Kragiel and Gregory Kragiel both of Gainesville, FL and Daniel Kragiel of Morganton, NC and their families; the family of niece Marcia Kragiel DiDonato; her step-niece Jennifer Merritt Hamon of Marieta, GA; her goddaughter, Julie Soudier and her husband Thomas of Berlin, CT and as many good friends a person could ever be blessed with. Florence was predeceased by her sister and brother-in-law, Lenora Kragiel Anthony and Donald C. Anthony; her brothers: Henry Kragiel and Lucian Sr. Kragiel; her...

Danuta "Donna" Dudanowicz, age 74, longtime resident of New Britain, CT and recent resident of Longs, SC, passed away peacefully in her home on January 27th, 2026 after a 4-year battle with cancer. Donna was born in M?awa, Poland to Ryszard Pietruszak and Jadwiga (Rozonska) Pietruszak. Donna immigrated to the United States when she was 19 years old, where she met her beloved husband of 42 years, Zenon. She worked hard at Johnson and Johnson factory making hypodermic needles for many years before following her true passion, shopping, while working as a sales associate at Lord and Taylor. Following her late-husband's death in 2015, Donna took the brave step to leave her home of 50 years in...

Monique (Dufort) Graveline passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Graveline for 65 years before his passing in 2021. Monique was born in Montreal, Canada on August 20, 1930, daughter of the late Bernard and Camelia (Beaupre) Dufort. She attended the University of Montreal where she studied Political Science. Monique was an award-winning quilter and belonged to the Newington Schoolhouse Quilters. She was also an avid reader and puzzle maker. Monique enjoyed cooking and being in the kitchen. She taught her children to cook and passed down recipes. Most importantly, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend....

Carole (Tatro) Prescott, 87, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, January 12th, 2026. Carole was born in Hartford to the late Albert and Elsa (Scheld) Tatro. She was the beloved wife of Richard A. Prescott, Sr. for 64 years. A graduate of Teacher's College of CT, she was a business education teacher at Avon High School and Katharine Gibbs Secretarial School. For 20 years, Carole was the Office Manager at First Church of Christ Woodbridge. She enjoyed travel, long walks, and tennis. Carole leaves behind her beloved husband Richard; her children Caren and husband Mark Ruocco, Susan and husband Lorenzo Fasciani, Richard Jr. and wife Bernadette Prescott; her...

Mitchell "Mieczyslaw" Cichy, 71, of New Britain, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at the Hospital of Central CT after a long illness. Born in Cisz, Poland, to the late Franciszek and Stefania (Polomka) Cichy, he came to the United States in July 1964 and was a longtime parishioner of Sacred Heart Church in New Britain. Throughout his life he worked as a master machinist in various companies in the Aerospace Industry. He enjoyed music, loved to dance and sing and was a big fan of Elvis Presley. Mitchell was known for his extraordinary generosity and his willingness to help others. His kind and compassionate heart will be missed by all who knew him. A loving...

Dolores Elizabeth "Dolly" (Sadlowski) Carron passed away on December 16, 2025. Born on May 2, 1942 to the late Stella (Swistak) and Walter Sadlowski, she resided in Meriden, CT until she married her husband, Robert, in 1979 and they moved to Newington, CT. Dolores leaves behind her only sister, Carol Lassonde and her husband, Andre, of Ellington; her two nephews in the Boston area: Scott Lassonde and his wife Jessica and their daughters Alexandra, Eleanor, and Eve; Christian Lassonde and his wife, Sarah, and their children Henry, Jacob and Madeline; and several cousins. In her final days she was cared for by her two loving aides, Cecylia Makaros and Sabina Shefer. Always active and seeking...

Shirley (Naples) Perfido, 89, of Newington, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Perfido, with whom she shared 49 years of marriage. Born in New Britain, Shirley was the daughter of the late Angelo and Nellie (Borselle) Naples. She moved to Newington in 1968, where she made her home and became an active and cherished member of the community. She was a devoted parishioner of the Church of the Holy Spirit and a longtime member of the Newington Senior Center. Shirley began her career in the 1950s as a secretary for Naples Plumbing and Heating, her father's business. In the 1960s, she went on to work for the State of Connecticut Labor...

Arlene (Irene) A. Potter, 79 of New Britain, passed away peacefully on December 10th, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born in New Britain to the late Walter (Larry) Andruszkiewicz and Alice Kovalik, Arlene lived a life defined by devotion, creativity, and an open heart. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Monday December 15th, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church at 305 Washington Street, New Britain. The funeral service will follow at 10:00 a.m. Arlene will be laid to rest at Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Cemetery immediately following the service. To share a memory with her family please visit us at www.duksa.net. If you would like...

Elizabeth (Edman) Doherty, 89, of Newington, CT passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025 with her loving family by her side. Born in New Britain, the daughter of Ernest and Clementine Edman, Betty moved to Newington at a young age. As a teenager and young adult, she helped her father manage the family farm, Edman's Dairy, often seen working in the barn and ice cream parlor. She started her business career as a clerk at New Britain City Hall and for a short time as a teacher's aide at John Paterson School in Newington. Betty then went on to join the claims department of Amica Mutual Insurance Company in 1975. She worked there for more than 20 years and retired from the position of Senior...

Maureen V. Reney, 92, passed away on November 27, 2025, Thanksgiving afternoon, after declining health. She was surrounded by her loved ones. Born on August 10, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Santo and Mary Veneziano. Maureen grew up in New Britain, later relocating to Newington, with her husband Albert A. Reney (predeceased) and children Lisa and Tony. She also enjoyed her favorite home at Black Point Beach for so many years. Maureen was blessed with a life well-loved and loved serving others. She was active for many years at The Holy Spirit Church, President of the Women's Club and President of the Young Democrats. She was an active "Corporate" alongside her husband, as a long...

Helena (Staszewska) Rogalewski, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 12, 1926 in Radziejow, Poland to her parents, Stephania and Stanislaw Staszewski. Taken from her home at 15 during the German occupation, Helena later emigrated to New Britain where she met and married her husband John, who often referred to her as "my flower". She loved her family deeply, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and spent her life nurturing and caring for those around her. Helena took great joy in tending to her garden and cooking for her family, making all her...

Janina (Aleksandra "Ola" Golaszewska) Palowska passed peacefully from this world on November 13th, 2025 at the age of 82. She was born in Warsaw, Poland to Ryszard Pawlowski and Amelia Dzionek. She moved to CT as a young adult. Along with her former husband, Jan Golaszewski, she raised her children Andrew Goal and Diane Parent in Bristol, CT. She was a loyal employee of New England Air Foil and then Pratt & Whitney. Aside from her children, Janina leaves behind many beloved family members and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Sunday, November 23, 2025 from 11:00 am-1:00 pm at the Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Burritt Hill, 332 Burritt St., New Britain, followed by a...

James "Jim" Robert Crowley, 67, of Newington, passed away on November 10, 2025. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Jim's family on Friday, November 14th from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Duksa Family Funeral Home at Newington Memorial, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. at St. Mary Church, Newington. Burial will be private. To share a condolence with his family, please visit www.duksa.net.

Robert C. (Bob) Bialy, 88, passed away October 6, 2025. Bob was born in Hartford, CT, the son of the late Stanley V. Bialy and Estell (Rogorzenski). He was predeceased by a brother, Stanley Bialy, Jr. Bob grew up in Newington, CT, marrying Jean Belliveau, and calling Newington home for 45 years. Bob then moved to Middletown after marrying Elizabeth (Betty) Brock (who predeceased him) and resided there for 35 years, albeit wintering in Port St Lucie, Florida for the last 21 of those years. Bob's most recent 8 years were spent year-round in Port St Lucie. Bob's life story would be incomplete without mention of a discussion that would motivate him for the rest of his life. During...

Louis G. Salvio passed away on September 19, 2025. Born on December 9, 1934, he was the son of the late Maria (Santacroce) and Giuseppe Salvio. Louis was the husband of Dorothy Kowalewski Salvio. Lou is survived by: his wife, Dorothy (Dottie); daughter Tammara S. Santavenere; son Joseph L. Salvio and his wife Kathleen; three grandchildren, Chiara Santavenere, Andrew Ermilio Salvio and Hanna Rose Salvio, brother-in-law, Robert W.X. Martin of New Milford, CT and several nieces and nephews. Lou was predeceased by all of his siblings: Elvera, Assunta, Gennaro, Ermilio, Alfredo, Rose and Gilda. A lifelong resident of New Britain, Lou was educated in local schools, graduating from New Britain...

Honorata Gorska, 87, of New Britain, passed away on August 4, 2025. She was born in Poland and migrated to the United States, settling in New Britain, CT. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church and retired from Stanley Tools. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by many nieces and nephews: Alicja, Dorothy, Lauretta, Marta, Chester, Grzegorz, Stanley, Slawek, Jozef, Tadeusz, Tom, Czeslaw, Stanley, her sister-in-law Irene and family in Poland. She was predeceased by her siblings: Jadwiga Kuczynko, Janina Czepiel, Walentyna Krysztopik, Marianna Mieldzioc, Jan Gorski and Jozef Gorski. Honorata's family would like to express their...

Born on August 27, 1935 in Luck then part of the Wolyn Voivodeship within the Second Polish Republic. First born child of father Bronislaw and mother Helen (Platek) Jablonski. Chester's childhood was shattered by the outbreak of the Second World War and an early morning knock on the family door by the Soviet NKVD in February 1940. His family, which now included his brother Mike, was deported and removed by cattle car to a Soviet Gulag forced labor camp in Arkhangelsk Soviet Siberia where his beloved little sister Regina was born shortly upon arrival. Though deprived of personal liberty, Chester never succumbed to the yoke of Communist indoctrination in the Soviet style kindergarten which he...

Barbara "Basia" Kocur (n?e Szymanowski), 74, a woman whose vibrant spirit filled every room, passed away peacefully in Wethersfield, on April 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving children, Latisha and John, and daughter-in-law Ilona.. Born on December 23, 1950, in Lomza, Poland, to the late Janusz and Zofia Szymanowski, Basia embarked on a courageous journey at age 16, immigrating with her family to the United States. Settling first in New Britain and later Newington, she built a life defined by resilience, love, and an undeniable spark. In 1971, she married John Kocur. As the proud owner of Cut and Style Salon, Basia didn't just style hair - she boosted confidence and brightened days with...

Elisabeth Mary Joseph (Soychak) White, 70, of Haddam, passed away on Saturday April 26, 2025. Elisabeth was born October 25, 1954 in Paris, France the daughter of John and Jeanine (Mordarski) Soychak. In her youth, Elisabeth found happiness in sports and sharing her love of music by playing the guitar for family and friends. Elisabeth, affectionately known as "Lis" had a passion for traveling and exploring the world. In 1989, she married the love of her life, Paul, and together they shared many loving adventures. Elisabeth was a clerk for the Hartford United States Postal Service for many years until retiring. Lis was an accomplished photographer and artist, particularly of seascapes and...

Kazimierz Sulewski, 47 of New Britain, beloved husband of Priscilla Aldred and father of Alexis Sulewski, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Son of Ryszard and Halina (Lupa) Sulewski, he was born in New Britain. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Monday, April 28, 2025 from 8:30 am to 10:30 am at Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Burritt Hill, 332 Burritt St., New Britain, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am at Sacred Heart Church,158 Broad St., New Britain. He will be laid to rest in Sacred Heart Cemetery. To share your sympathies, please visit us at www.duksa.net.