Obituaries

Louis "Gigi"  L. Pompei Jr.

Louis "Gigi" L. Pompei Jr.

Jul 19, 2023

Louis L. Pompei, Jr. “Gigi,” 78, of Southington and former longtime Bristol resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at HOCC of New Britain. He was the loving husband and high school sweetheart of Rosemary (Abbate) Pompei for nearly 58 years.

Louis was born in Bristol on September 3, 1944, son of the late...

Anna B. Mullins

Anna B. Mullins

Jul 18, 2023

Anna “Ann” Mullins, 90, of Plantsville, CT passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.

Ann was born on September 21, 1932 in Bristol to the late Theodore and Rose (Hichwa) Baron. She graduated from the University of Connecticut earning a bachelor’s degree in nursing and was an RN at New Britian General Hospital. In retirement, she...

Michael A. Testa

Michael A. Testa

Jul 18, 2023

Michael A. Testa, 52, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Middlesex Hospital.

Michael was born on July 15, 1971 in Meriden, CT to Andrew and Bonnie (Bates) Testa. He graduated from Southington High School, Class of 1989 and worked as a machinist at British Precision, Inc. in Glastonbury for many years.

Mike loved being with...

Dolores "Dell" L. Peterman

Dolores "Dell" L. Peterman

Jul 17, 2023

Dolores L. Peterman, 94, of St. Petersburg, FL and formerly of Southington,  passed away on July 17th, 2023. Dolores was born May 3rd 1929 in West Haven,  CT. She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Thomas H. Peterman. She leaves behind 3 daughters; Lyn Fenton (Gary Fenton), Laura Duksa (Kyle Henzler), and Patricia Palazzo (Assunto Palazzo). She also leaves...

Michael Lukanik, Sr.

Michael Lukanik, Sr.

Jul 14, 2023

Michael Lukanik, Sr., born January 14, 1954 in Mount Vernon, NY to the late Edward and Marie (Coccia) Lukanik, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023 in New Port Richey, FL at the age of 69, surrounded by his family.

Michael was an extremely hardworking and talented individual who took great pride in not only his work but in all his...

Thelma S. Mitchell

Thelma S. Mitchell

Jul 14, 2023

Thelma (Smith) Mitchell, 99, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 14, 2023 at Southington Care Center. She was the loving wife of the late Frank H. Mitchell who predeceased her in 2001.

Thelma was born on November 14, 1923 in New Haven, CT to the late Clifford and Octavia (Modine) Smith. She worked at Allied Controls for many...

James "Jim" E. Needham

James "Jim" E. Needham

Jul 10, 2023

James “Jim” E. Needham, 97, of Southington and formerly of Cheshire, passed away peacefully with his son by his side on Monday, July 10, 2023 at LiveWell in Plantsville. He had been the loving husband of the late Carmela “Millie” (Sarchiapone) Needham for 40 years.

James was born in Providence, RI on November 10, 1925 to the late John A....

Joseph Sabino

Joseph Sabino

Jul 9, 2023

Joseph Sabino, 73, of Southington, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Southington Care Center. He was the loving husband of the late Teresa (Vecchio) Sabino for 52 years and a loving father and grandfather.

Joseph was born on January 31, 1950 in Treglia, Italy to the late Gaetano and Maria (Ragozzino) Sabino.

He...

Shirley "Joan" Stiteler- Tompkins

Shirley "Joan" Stiteler- Tompkins

Jul 6, 2023

Shirley “Joan” Stiteler-Tompkins, formerly of Altoona, PA, passed away peacefully at The Summit of Plantsville, in Southington, CT, on the early morning of July 06, 2023.

Shirley, also known as “Joan” (pronounced, “Jo-Anne”), was born on Oct 8, 1928 in Johnstown, PA (albeit she lived all her early years in Altoona, PA), to the late John Chester Stiteler, Sr. and...

Robert W. Miller

Robert W. Miller

Jul 4, 2023

Robert “Bobby” W. Miller, 69, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Autumn Lake Healthcare in Cromwell. He had been the loving husband of the late Cynthia “Cindy” (Czarnota) Miller for 29 years.

Robert was born in New Britain on January 22, 1954. He graduated from New Britain High School in 1972 and went on to...

Morgan M. Zeiner

Morgan M. Zeiner

Jun 18, 2023

Morgan M. Zeiner, 33, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 18, 2023. Morgan was born on September 30, 1989 to Keith and Tracy (Ehnen) Zeiner. She grew up with her brother, Weston, in North Granby, CT and for the past two years resided in Bristol, CT.

In addition to her best dog-friend Halie Mae, Morgan is survived by her parents,...

Marilyn J. Bairley

Marilyn J. Bairley

Jun 17, 2023

Marilyn J. (Blaikie) Bairley, 82, of Southington, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 17, 2023.

Born on February 23, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Florence (Kernan) Blaikie.  Marilyn was raised in Needham, MA and lived in Northbridge, MA, Bellingham, MA and Milford, MA, currently residing in Southington, CT.

Marilyn...

Margaret "Peggy" E. Boch

Margaret "Peggy" E. Boch

Jun 15, 2023

Margaret “Peggy” E.  (Sugrue) Boch, 73, of Southington, was taken from us too soon on Thursday June 15, 2023  after a courageous battle with cancer.  Peggy was born on March 23, 1950, daughter of the late John and Margaret (Arnold) Sugrue, formerly of Meriden, CT. 

After graduating O.H. Platt High School in 1968, Peggy started her career at New Haven...

Carol J. Flugrad

Carol J. Flugrad

Jun 14, 2023

Carol Janice (Molander) Flugrad, 69, of Southington, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 14th 2023. She was a cherished member of the community, known for her quiet and loving nature.

Carol loved singing and was a longtime member of the First Congregational Church of Southington choir. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, finding immense happiness in the presence of...

Priscilla A. Hart

Priscilla A. Hart

Jun 13, 2023

Priscilla Ann Marie (Jacques) Hart, 84, of Southington, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.  She is home with her Lord and Savior and best friend, Jesus Christ.  She was born in Topsham, ME on January 2, 1939, the 5th of 8 children, to the late Everett and Clara (Saucier) Jacques.  Priscilla was a loving...

Edwin C. Scott III

Edwin C. Scott III

May 31, 2023

Edwin C. Scott III, 64, of the Plantsville section of Southington passed peacefully surrounded by his family at MidState Medial Center on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. He was the loving husband of Carol (Davies) Scott for 32 years.

Edwin was born in West Hartford on October 11,1958 to the late Edwin C. Jr. and Betty (Vroman) Scott.

Edwin worked for...

Kelly A. Collin

Kelly A. Collin

May 29, 2023

Kelly A. Collin, 22, of Southington, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 29, 2023 at Bristol Hospital.

Kelly was born on February 4, 2001 in Bristol, CT. She endured years of health challenges, being diagnosed with Alagille Syndrome at a young age, but she was a survivor.

Kelly was sweet, but also fierce, with an adventurous free- spirit. She loved...

Mary "Pat" C. Bahlinger

Mary "Pat" C. Bahlinger

May 27, 2023

Mary C. (Jewett) Bahlinger, 95, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 27, 2023.

Mary was born on October 10, 1927 in Cols, Ohio, the oldest daughter, to the late Charles Foster Jewett and Marie (Sullivan) Jewett. She was the wife of the late Herbert E. Bahlinger who predeceased her in 1979 and she been a Southington resident since...

Mark A. Campochiaro, Sr.

Mark A. Campochiaro, Sr.

May 23, 2023

Mark A. Campochiaro Sr., 55, of Southington, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Hartford Hospital.

Mark was born in Southington on June 9, 1967, the youngest son, to the late Ralph J. Campochiaro, Jr. and Dale (Raymond) Pac. He attended Southington schools and went on to join the family’s profession of...

Christopher J. Brennan II

Christopher J. Brennan II

May 23, 2023

Christopher James Brennan, II, age 73, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Chris was born on November 1, 1949 in Springfield, Massachusetts to the late Christopher James and Ann Marie “Annie” (Welch) Brennan. He was an Alumni of Southington High ’67, Kings Point ‘71, and NY Maritime SUNY ‘72, where he was an all-state...