Joseph J. Fedor Jr., 87
Joseph J. Fedor Jr, 87, of Bristol passed away from natural causes on Wednesday, Jan. 11, at the Pines in Bristol. Known simply as Joe, he was born on 24…
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Roland D. Richard, 90
Roland D. Richard, “Rol, Rolo, Rollie, Racy, Dad O’ Dad,” of Bristol, Conn., and recent resident of Burlington, Mass., died on Jan. 11, at 90 years of age. In 1953,…
Omer J. Deabay, 92
Omer J. Deabay, 92 of Farmington passed away on Sunday, Jan. 8. He was born on April 13, 1930, in Ashland, Maine, son of the late Maxim and Melvina (Theriault)…
Dominick F. ‘Nick’ Ferro, 81
Dominick F. “Nick” Ferro, 81, of Thomaston, longtime Bristol resident, beloved husband of Judith (Semrow) Ferro of 59 years, passed peacefully, surrounded by family, on Thursday, Jan. 5, at Waterbury…
Events calendar, Jan. 9-15
By Anna Bedell Monday, Jan. 9 No events scheduled. Tuesday, Jan. 10 No events scheduled. Wednesday, Jan. 11 Cobblestone Road@The Library Coffee House, 6:30 p.m., Bristol Public Library http://www.bristollib.com/ Downsizing…
An inauguration day, some listening and reading about student success and the value of rest and another appeal
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, inauguration day at the state capitol will have come and gone. Since Mary was taking her oath as a new member of the state…
Ann Marie Albert, 94
Ann Marie (Soucy) Albert, 94, of Bristol, widow of Gerard A. Albert, died on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, at Ingraham Manor. Ann Marie was born on June 3, 1928, in Van Buren,…
Carol L. Kelley, 80
Carol L. (Bradley) Kelley, 80, of Bristol, beloved wife of James D. Kelley died on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. at Bristol Hospital. Carol was born on April 20, 1942, in New…
Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Murphy, 96
Elizabeth L. (Marchand) Murphy, “Betty,” 96, died peacefully on Jan. 1, at Shady Oaks Assisted Living in Bristol. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 40 years, Gerald J. Murphy…
Thomas Mark Lyman, 70
Thomas Mark Lyman, 70, of Bristol died on Dec. 27, 2022, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Erin and Rob…
Ercole Labadia, 87
Ercole Labadia, 87, of Bristol and Stuart, Fla., passed away on Dec. 25, with his wife of 40 years Pamela (Plourde) Labadia and his family by his side. Erc was…
John A. Rizzi, 84
John A. Rizzi, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family with dignity and grace on Saturday, Dec. 31. Born in Bristol, he was the son of the late Tomasso “Thomas”…
Frances Teti, 77
Frances (Manocchio) Teti, 77, of Bristol, widow of John Teti, died on Friday, Dec. 30, at Apple Rehab in Plainville. Frances was born in Bristol on June 20, 1945, and…
Happy New Year! A birthday party, how you can help and more about our plans for 2023
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, come New Year, we will have celebrated the third birthday of baby girl grandchild, a New Year’s Eve baby. It will be a small…
Patricia Santilli, 87
Patricia (Frechette) Santilli, 87 of Bristol, widow of Oswald “Ozzie” Santilli, died peacefully on Monday, Dec. 26. She was comforted at the hour of her death by prayers of her…
William Gaffey Jr., 54
William J. Gaffey, Jr., 54, beloved husband of Brenda (Griffin) Gaffey, died on Tuesday, Dec. 27, at Hartford Hospital. Bill was born in Meriden on April 17, 1968, and was…
Judy Ann Eason, 82
Judy Ann Eason, 82, widow of John Eason, of Bristol, passed away on Friday, Dec. 30, at Ingraham Manor. Judy was born in Bristol on Sept. 26, 1940, and was the…
Louis Pitch, 63
Louis Pitch, 63, of Bristol, died on Tuesday, Dec 27, at home. Louis was born in New Britain on Nov. 27, 1959, and was a son of the late John Pitch, Jr. and Janet (Waluk) Pitch. He lived his entire life in Bristol attending…
Donna Marie (Plachno) Konieczny
Donna Maria (Plachno) Konieczny, of Fort Pierce, Fla., formerly of Bristol, beloved Mom, Babcia, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Dec. 14. Donna (Danusia) was born on April 23…
Christmas Eve, looking forward to ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ and some very involved podcasts
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, somehow the presents will all have been wrapped and found their way under the tree—a miracle since I will not have wrapped one item….