Obituaries

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…



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…


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…


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…


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…


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…


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….


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…


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)…


Michael B. Rimcoski, 87

Michael B. Rimcoski, 87, of Bristol, beloved husband of Diana (Tomcheski) Rimcoski, died on Monday, Dec. 19, at Bristol Hospital. Michael was born in Terryville…


Kathy B. Lee, 63

Kathy B. (Fish) Lee, 63, of Bristol, beloved wife of Robert Focareto, died on Wednesday, Dec. 21, at John Dempsey Hospital.  Kathy was born on…


William L. ‘Bill’ O’Neil

William L. “Bill” O’Neil, of Bristol, beloved husband of Jeannine (Gervais) O’Neil, died unexpectedly on Friday, Dec. 16, at John Dempsey Hospital. Bill was born on…


Roland Dumont, 90

Roland J. Dumont, 90, of Bristol, joined the love of his life, Shirley Butler on Dec. 12.  While Roland died peacefully, surrounded by family, peaceful…


Adela T. Soto, 89

Adela T. Soto, 89, of Bristol, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 4, at Bristol Hospital. She was born on Oct. 19, 1933, in Puerto Rico,…


Thomas A. Jeffway, 90

Thomas A. Jeffway, Sr., 90, of Bristol, widower of Jean (Naylor) Jeffway, died on Friday, Dec. 2. Thomas was born on Oct. 2, 1932 in…


Rita Mastrobattista, 84

Rita (Camire) Mastrobattista, 84, of Bristol, died on Monday, Nov. 28, at The Pines at Bristol. Rita was born in Bristol on May 30, 1938, and…


Ronald C. Messier, 75

Ronald C Messier died peacefully the morning of Nov. 23, five days short of his 76th birthday. He was born to Robert L. Messier and…