Obituaries

John A. Nieckarz

John A. Nieckarz

Mar 27, 2025

John “Johnny” A. Nieckarz, 62, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at the HOCC at New Britain.

Johnny was born on July 16, 1962 in New Britain to the late Stanley J. and Sophie (Dawidzionek) Nieckarz.

He graduated from Southington High School, Class of 1980 and worked in commercial plumbing and landscaping for most of his life. Johnny...

Gilman N. Gauvin

Gilman N. Gauvin

2025

Gilman Gauvin hailed from “the county” – Aroostook County in Maine. He was a learned man and he never stopped learning - not only scholastics, but in his hobbies of woodworking and computer programming. Gilman “Gil” N. Gauvin had hospice at home and passed away March 23rd from ALS. He was 77 years old and had his loving family around...

Michael J. Aldieri

Michael J. Aldieri

Mar 22, 2025

Michael J. Aldieri, 91, of Southington, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 22, 2025. He was the loving husband of the late Rachel (Cormier) Aldieri for 67 years.

Michael was born in Southington on March 24, 1933. He proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War and was awarded the Korean Service Medal with three Bronze...

Thomas A. Kiyak

Thomas A. Kiyak

Mar 19, 2025

Thomas A. Kiyak, 63, of Danbury and formerly of Southington, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

Thomas was born on March 5, 1962 in Waterbury, CT to Ann (Scudella) Kiyak and the late Paul Kiyak.

Tom graduated from Southington High School, Class of 1980. In his younger years he was active in the Southington Jaycees and has...

Serge J. Beaudoin

Serge J. Beaudoin

Mar 13, 2025

Serge J. Beaudoin, 80, of Southington, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 13, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen (Baylock) Beaudoin for nearly 60 years.

Serge was born on March 22, 1944 in Saint-Valérien, Québec, Canada to the late Marcel and Aline (Cusson) Beaudoin.

He graduated from Pulaski High School, Class of 1963 and enlisted in the...

Ronald P. Taylor

Ronald P. Taylor

Mar 19, 2025

Ronald P. Taylor, 88, of the Plantsville section of Southington and formerly of Cheshire, passed away on Wednesday March 19, 2025. He was the loving husband of Mary A. (DiSalvo) Taylor for 55 years.

Ronald was born on November 29, 1936 in Providence, RI to the late Leonard and Gladys (Molds) Taylor, formerly of Liverpool, England. He graduated from Lockwood High...

James J. Dumsar

James J. Dumsar

Mar 15, 2025

James J. Dumsar, 57, of Southington, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at the HOCC at New Britain. He was the loving husband of Raymond Desrochers for 20 years.

James was born on January 6, 1968 in Presque Isle, ME to the late George and Jodi (Mader) Dumsar. He graduated from Simsbury High School, Class of 1987 and worked...

Kenneth R. Stakey

Kenneth R. Stakey

Mar 14, 2025

Kenneth “Buddy” R. Stakey, 87, of Southington, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 14, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Lucy (Berarducci) Stakey for 50 years.

Buddy was born on March 26, 1937 in New Britain to the late Frederick and Lydia (Malcein) Stakey. He grew up in Southington with a large extended Malcein family and today Malcein...

Patricia A. Coffey

Patricia A. Coffey

Mar 14, 2025

Patricia A. (Herron) Coffey, 87, of Southington and formerly of Enfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 14, 2025 at HOCC of New Britain. She was the beloved wife of Alan Coffey for 46 years.

Patricia was born on February 8, 1938 in Hartford, CT. She attended Trinity College and earned her degree in teaching from Central Connecticut Teacher’s College. Pat...

Cecilia "Sally" McCann

Cecilia "Sally" McCann

Mar 9, 2025

Cecilia “Sally” Mary McCann, 96, of Southington, CT, passed away peacefully after a brief illness. Born on December 8, 1928, in Trenton, New Jersey, to the late Elsie and Joseph McCann, Sally lived a life filled with passion for family, friends, teaching, learning and animals.

She survived by her three loving children, Lee Danajovits, Carla Danajovits and Joseph Danajovits and his...

Cynthia "Cindy" J. Kulas

Cynthia "Cindy" J. Kulas

Mar 6, 2025

Cynthia “Cindy” J. Kulas, 64, of New Britain, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 6, 2025. 

Cindy was born on September 20, 1960 in New Britain to Patricia (Remsen) Kulas and the late Steven D. Kulas Sr. She graduated from Southington High School, Class of 1978 and worked at The Hartford before retiring in 2010. After her retirement, Cindy was the...

Michael Gagne

Michael Gagne

Mar 2, 2025

Michael Gagne, 59, of Bristol, CT passed away after a valiant battle with cancer on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Civita Care Center in Newington. He was the loving husband of Amy (Faryniarz) Gagne for 30 years. 

Michael was born in Southington on November 3, 1965 to Camille Gagne and the late Pauline (Gagnon) Gagne. He graduated from Southington High School,...

Camille J. LeBel

Camille J. LeBel

Mar 1, 2025

Camille J. LeBel, 70, of Plainville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at the HOCC at New Britain. 

Camille was born in Drummond, New Brunswick, Canada, one of seven children, to the late Elude and Nora (Belanger) LeBel. 

He proudly served in the US Navy, stationed at Diega Garcia, during the Vietnam War. Camille was gifted...

Rosemary E. McNerney

Rosemary E. McNerney

Feb 28, 2025

Rosemary Elizabeth McNerney, 97, of Middletown and formerly of Plantsville, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, February 28, 2025.

Rosemary was born in Hartford on April 8, 1927 to the late Michael F. and Rosalind (Lynch) McNerney and grew up on Hillside Ave. in Plantsville. She graduated from Lewis High School, Class of 1945 and went on to earn...

Kevin M. Butler

Kevin M. Butler

Feb 27, 2025

Kevin M. Butler, 67, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Apple Rehab in Watertown. He was the loving husband of Darleen (Holden) Butler for 38 years.

Kevin was born on May 12, 1957 in Meriden to the late John and Theresa (Breen) Butler. 

Kevin proudly served his country in the US Navy aboard...

Lee A. Blanchette

Lee A. Blanchette

Feb 26, 2025

Lee A. (Paradis) Blanchette, 62, of Farmington, CT, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at UConn Health Center. She was the devoted and loving wife of Joseph Blanchette for 35 years. 

Lee was born on June 22, 1962 in New Britain, CT to the late Jean L. and Phyllis (Washburn) Paradis. 

She worked at the Bank of America in Farmington...

Harry R. Masterbone, Jr.

Harry R. Masterbone, Jr.

Feb 26, 2025

Harry R. Masterbone Jr., 99, of Southington, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Ingraham Manor in Bristol. He was the loving husband of the late Jennie (Orofino) Masterbone for 45 years.

Harry was born on October 11, 1925 in Bristol to the late Harry R. Sr. and Rose (Onofrio) Masterbone.

He proudly served his country...

Rosemary A. Fox

Rosemary A. Fox

Feb 25, 2025

Rosemary A. (Scursso) Fox, of Berlin and former longtime Waterbury resident, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday February 25, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved spouse of David L. Fox for 54 years. 

Rose was born on December 2, 1947 in Waterbury to the late Michael and Antoinette (DelBuono) Scursso. She attended grade school in...

Stanley J. Sepiol

Stanley J. Sepiol

Feb 24, 2025

Stanley J. Sepiol, 81, of Southington, CT passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025 at UCONN Health in Farmington. He had been the husband of Marie (Gurga) Sepiol for 54 years.

Stanley was born in Waterbury, CT on March 9, 1943, only son of the late Stanley A. and Jean (Pacia) Sepiol and had been a lifelong Southington resident. He graduated...

Edward T. Nardi

Edward T. Nardi

Feb 23, 2025

Edward T. Nardi, 87, of Southington, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at the HOCC at Bradley. He was the loving husband of Vicky (Chase) Nardi for 61 years.

Ed was born on January 2, 1938 in Southington to the late John and Anna (Grimaldi) Nardi and had been a lifelong Southington resident. Ed graduated from Southington High School...

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