New Britain Herald

John W. McKaig, Jr., 83, of Newington, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Marilyn A. (Grazulwich) McKaig for over 50 years. Born in New Britain, son of the late John and Susan (Glossup) McKaig, he attended New Britain and West Hartford schools, before graduating from Avon Old Farms. John served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He was formerly employed by the Aetna prior to becoming a Real Estate Agent. He was a member of the local Elks Club. Along with his wife, he leaves his four children, Heather Sobotka and her husband Stanley of Wethersfield, Christopher McKaig of Farmington, Michael McKaig of Newington and Stephen McKaig of TN, and four grandchildren,...

Elmo R. Aiudi, 94, of New Britain, died Saturday (Aug 6, 2022) at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. Born in New Britain, the son of the late Alipio and Julia (Gregory) Aiudi, he was the owner and president of A. Aiudi & Sons Concrete, in Plainville. Elmo served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, was a member of St. Maurice Church, the Prince Thomas Savoy Club, the 100 Club, and the Marchegian Club. Mr. Aiudi is survived by his wife, Elaine (Dupuis) Aiudi, their children, Sandy and her husband Paul DiVincenzo, Steven and his wife Karen Aiudi, David Aiudi, Pamela and her husband Gene Genarelli, Christopher and his wife Barbara Aiudi, Janice Strasser, Alison and her...

Valdor Caron, devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family, on Monday, August 1, 2022. Family and friends may gather on Friday evening, from 5-7 p.m. at Plainville Funeral Home, 81 Broad St, Plainville. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by committal services with military honors at St. Joseph Cemetery Bristol. For full obituary and online expressions of sympathy, please visit www.PlainvilleFuneralHome.com

Attorney Harold J. Geragosian, 94, passed away on Aug. 1. A lifelong New Britain resident, Harold proved that a man's stature can far exceed his physical size. He was born Nov. 8, 1927, the youngest of six children of the late John and Huranoosh (Avedisian) Geragosian. He was the first in his family to finish college, graduating from the University of Connecticut and obtaining his law degree from Boston University. He also served in the U.S. Army for a year. Harold began practicing law in 1953 and was a one-man general law office for 65 years. Aided by Sandy Clavette and before her, Marion Weber, he practiced criminal and civil law and also helped churches, labor unions and agencies...

Gregory Stanislaw Skrzypek, 36, of Bristol, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at his home. Born in New Britain, son of Stanislaw and Aleksandra (Cygan) Skrzypek of Bristol, he relocated to Colorado for ten years to pursue further education and careers before returning to Bristol about one year ago. In Colorado, Greg fell in love with the mountains and nature. He enjoyed off-roading in his Jeep. He was a dog lover and especially fond of his dogs Roxy, Archer and Winston. Greg was currently employed with Powerstation Events in Cheshire. Along with his parents, he leaves his siblings, Monica Skrzypek, Derek Skrzypek and his wife Danielle, and Robert Skrzypek. He also leaves...

Diana Lee Temple, 75, of Plainville, CT passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at home after a short illness surrounded by her family. Diana was born on February 16, 1947 in New Britain. She was the daughter of the late Herbert and Elizabeth (Holcomb) Carlson. Diana was a graduate of Plainville High School. Diana married William Lee Temple Sr. on June 26, 1965. They were happily married for 57 years. Diana was a lifelong resident of Plainville, where she worked at Appell Drug Store for more than 30 years. In addition to her husband, William, she is survived by her sons William L Temple Jr. of Plainville; Robert J Temple of Bristol; her daughter Shirley E Welch of New Britain; her...

Phyllis (Fredeen) Hjerpe, 99, of Kensington and Mystic, widow of Carl W. Hjerpe, passed away Wednesday (July 27, 2022) at Crescent Point in Niantic. Born in Sioux City, Iowa, daughter of the late Rev. Carl Fredeen and Mildred (Hultman) Fredeen, she was a longtime Kensington resident. Phyllis was a graduate of North Park College in Chicago. A very involved member of South Church in New Britain, she was former President of the New Britain Symphony; and volunteered for many years at the New Britain Chapter American Red Cross in the Service to military families area. Phyllis was a former Red Feather Award recipient; a former member of Shuttle Meadow Country Club and the Mason's Island Yacht...

Diane A. Baldessari, 76, of New Britain, passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, after a long illness. Born on May 19, 1946 to the late Mendel and Helen (Plocharczyk) Baldessari. Diane was a graduate of New Britain High School, attended University of Hartford and was a long-time computer programmer at Caval Tool Division Chromalloy Gas Turbine Corporation, in Newington. Diane was known as an artist in her spare time. She leaves her brothers, Dirk and wife Noreen of New Britain, and David and wife Joan of Candia, NH, along with many nieces and nephews, and many other family members throughout the United States. Diane will be lovingly laid to rest in St. Mary Cemetery in New...

Lorraine M. (Martin) Morin, 90, died Sunday (July 24, 2022) at the Hospital of Central CT. Born in Frenchville, ME, the daughter of the late Joseph and Edith (Chasse) Martin, she lived most of her life in New Britain and Newington. She was the widow of Paul Morin, who died Nov. 30, 2017. She had been employed at Stanley Works for many years and was a parishioner of Holy Spirit Church in Newington. Mrs. Morin is survived by her son Michael and his wife Linda of Southington, a grandson Michael and his wife Nicole of Plainville and a granddaughter Christine and her husband Mark of Plantsville; two adorable great-granddaughters, Ella and Rylie, whom she cherished very much, and many nieces and...

Mary (Mazol) Karas, who lived a long and feisty life, passed away on July 23, 2022, two weeks before her 101st birthday. Born to Michael and Sophie (Rzepnicki) Mazol, Mary lived her entire life in New Britain. She grew up on Booth Street. She and her husband, Stanley Karas, lived on Broad Street and celebrated over 60 years of marriage there. She retired from Fafnir Bearing. In her 90's she lived on Burritt Street at the St. Lucian's Residence. The compassionate and professional staff at Monsignor Bojnowski Manor on Pulaski Street became her family and cared for her in her final years. Thank you to you all at MBM. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church. She is survived by her only...

Patricia Anne (Doucette) Doughty, 73, of Plainville, passed away unexpectedly, while on a fun-filled vacation with her family, on Friday, July 22, 2022. She was the beloved wife and best friend of Dennis Doughty, with whom she shared 55 years of marriage. Born in Bangor, Maine on April 15, 1949, Pat was one of three children to the late Harold and Ana Maria (Forcella) Doucette. She met the love of her life, Dennis, while in junior high school and they were sweethearts since that day. They settled in Plainville upon their marriage in 1966 where they raised their devoted daughter Bonnie, and were lovers of travel and road trips who could get to Cape Cod or Lake George with their eyes...

Elaine (Buchholz) Boice, 80, of Newington, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Anson Boice. Born in New Britain, daughter of the late Ernest and Teresa (Garauder) Buchholz, she was Newington resident for 56 years. Elaine retired from Keeney Manufacturing after many years of employment. A loving mother and grandmother, she leaves her three children, Glenn Boice of Newington, Scott Boice of Newington, and Michael Boice and his wife Leah of Ellington, and two granddaughters, Caitlin and Emily Boice. She also leaves her brother Frederick Buchholz of Des Moines, WA and her sister Judy Boucher of Bonita Springs, FL. She was predeceased by her sister Karen...

Esther M. Eddy, 98, a longtime resident of Newington, CT, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022. She was Professor Emeritus at Greater Hartford Community College, Instructor at Teachers College of CT, owner and director of the Red Rock Nursery School, and a real estate broker. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank V. Eddy for 53 years. When her husband died, she continued the ownership and management of the Century 21 Eddy Real Estate business. She was the daughter of Eugene and Onorina Mangone. She was a graduate of what is now Central CT State University, Columbia University, the University of CT, and the G.R.I. Program. At CCSU, she was an instructor in the Supervision of Student...

Timothy J. Farrell, 71, of Newington, Connecticut passed away peacefully on July 18, 2022 at Hartford Hospital. Mr. Farrell was born and raised in New Britain, and as a young man served six years in the Connecticut Army National Guard. He retired from Corbin Russwin, Inc., in 2013. Mr. Farrell was known for his fantastically witty sense of humor and his straightforward approach to life and living. He was passionate about cars, and as an avid sportsman he enjoyed hunting and fishing. More importantly, he was a loving and devoted caregiver to his dogs Heidi and Max. Mr. Farrell was especially close to his aunt, Mary J. Saplikoski of Colchester, who was his neighbor for many years, and a great...

Urania "Uky" (Kikis) Perakos, 101, of Boynton Beach, FL passed away Monday (July 18, 2022) at her home. Uky was born in Youngstown, Ohio December 15, 1920 to Areti (nee Polychron) and Thomas Kikis. She was raised in a very close knit Greek-American family with strong ties to the Greek Orthodox Church. She spent most of her childhood in New Rochelle, New York where she graduated from the New Rochelle High School. Following this, Uky attended Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg, Virginia. She went on to work at Terrytoons, Inc. as an account executive. In 1946 Uky married Captain Steven E. Perakos of the U.S. Marine Corps. The couple resided in Boston, Massachusetts briefly before...

John C. Wojtaszek, 50 of New Britain, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022. He was born in New Britain, son of Mieczyslaw & Wladyslawa (Szurlej) Wojtaszek. John went to Sacred Heart School through grades K-8 and graduated from E.C. Goodwin Tech. John was an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing, hiking, and spending time at the beach. A loving father, son and brother, he is survived by his son: John C. Wojtaszek, Jr. of Stowe, VT; his parents: Mieczyslaw & Wladyslawa Wojtaszek of New Britain; his brothers: Mark Wojtaszek and his wife Bogusia of New Britain and Chester Wojtaszek and his wife Monica of Plainville; his sisters: Margaret Urban and her husband Robert of Unionville and...

Barbara (Browne) Masciotra, 89, of New Britain, wife of 69 years to Anthony R. Masciotra, Sr., passed away Tuesday (July 12, 2022) at Monsignor Bojnowski Manor. Born in Hartford, daughter of the late John and Catherine Browne, she lived in New Britain since 1953. Barbara worked for over 40 years with the State of Connecticut, most of those employed in the Business Office at Central CT State University until her retirement. She also worked at the information desk of New Britain General Hospital. She was a longtime parishioner of St. Francis of Assisi Church in New Britain. Besides her husband Anthony Sr., she leaves two sons, Anthony Masciotra Jr., and his wife Erin of...

Palma (Campana) Johnson, 96, of New Britain, wife of the late Walter B. Johnson, passed away Monday (July 11, 2022) at Grandview Healthcare Center. Born in McAdoo, PA, she was a former Florida resident, moving to New Britain over 60 years ago. Palma was an Assembler at Emhart Corp. in Berlin, retiring in 1988. She was a member of the New Britain VFW Post Auxiliary. Surviving are two nieces, Carol Reed and her husband Rene of New Britain; and Georgeanne Gilchrest of Bristol; a nephew, Wayne Johnson and his wife Stella in Brawley, CA; several grandnieces and grandnephews. Besides her husband Walter, she was predeceased by a brother Philip Campana; two sisters, Mildred Gomes and Mary...

Walter Kwasniewski, 99, of Berlin, CT died on Friday, July 8, 2022. Son of the late Maciej & Katarzyna (Aleksy) Kwasniewski, he was a member of Sacred Heart Church in New Britain. He was a hard-working man who loved and cared for his family deeply. Walter came to the US in 1957 from Germany and worked for City of New Britain, Water Department for 38 years. He was passionate about guns, cars and automotive technology. A devoted husband and father, he is survived by his wife Maria (Kamieniarz) Kwasniewski and his daughters: Heide Perks of Kensington, CT, Gabriela Kwasniewski of Berlin, CT and Susan Kwasniewski of Kensington, CT. Walter was predeceased by his five siblings. Relatives...

Henryka Elzbieta Jarzebowska, 101, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 2, 2022. Born in Warsaw, Poland, daughter of the late Adam & Elzbieta (Lapczynska) Zajfert, she came to the United States in 1992. She was the beloved wife of her late husband, Jozef Jarzebowski. Henryka was a devoted mother and grandmother, and is survived by her son, Wladyslaw Jarzebowski, and family. She will be deeply missed and always loved. Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, July 8, 2022 (the day of Henryka's 102nd birthday) at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 158 Broad St., New Britain. She will be laid to rest beside her husband in Fairview...

Paulette (Danis) Kellerstedt, 91, of New Britain, widow of Burton A. Kellerstedt, passed away Wednesday (June 29, 2022) at Jerome Home in New Britain. Born in Fall River, Mass, daughter of the late Robert and Irene (Plourde) Danis, she has lived in New Britain since 1936. Paulette was employed at Landers, Frary & Clark and later as a Supervisor at New Britain Machine Company in the Hand Tools Division for 15 years, retiring in 1981. She was a member of South Church in New Britain; was a former Deaconess at the Former First Baptist Church; was former South Church Treasurer for 15 years; was a Docent and Volunteer at the New Britain Industrial Museum; was a member of Women of South...