East Hartford, CT Obituaries

Afua Adupako passed on July 14, 2026, at the age of 76, having been born on May 30, 1950, and residing in Manchester, Connecticut.

Brenda A. Legare, 78, of East Hartford, Connecticut, passed on July 14, 2026. Born on January 12, 1948, in Ashland, Maine, Brenda was the daughter of the late Alice Pelkey Goslin and Victor E. Goslin...

Suzanne Marie Clarisse (Devost) Martel, 87, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026, with her loving family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. Suzanne was born on September 25, 1938, ...

Joseph Peter Christensen 56, passed suddenly on July 13, 2026. He was born on April 19, 1970, in Hartford, CT a son of the late Frederick and Thelma (Bora) Christensen. Joe enjoyed being a tow truck ...

Ernest A. “Ernie” Porco, 63, of Cranston, RI and formerly of Andover, CT, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 5, 2026, from heart failure while swimming in the Bahamas. Born in Bridgeport, CT on June...

Helene Rachel Jacques, of East Hartford, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 4, 1953, Helene was a devoted wife, loving mother, and proud ...

Kathleen Murnane Callahan Lauria, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, godmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026, at the age of 80. Kathy was born on February 1, 1946...

Donna DeGutis Steffen, 83, of Glastonbury and Hebron, formerly of East Hartford, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2026. Born in Hartford, Connecticut, she was the beloved daughter of Phyllis ...

Nancy Michaud, age 56, passed away on June 30, 2026. Born on January 22, 1970, Nancy was born in New Britain, Connecticut, and grew up in East Hartford, where she attended local schools. She was a dev...

Donald Francis "Don" O'Connor, 69, of Groton, Connecticut, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 26, 2026, in New London, Connecticut. Born on July 13, 1956, in Hartford, Connecticut, Do...

Keith John “Survivor” Henson, 74, of Glastonbury and Old Lyme, loving husband of 54 years of Rita (Ianni) Henson, passed gently in his sleep surrounded by his caring family on Wednesday, June 24, 2026...

Paul Collazo, 55, of Berlin and formerly of East Hartford, peacefully journeyed Home to be with his father and brother in Heaven with our Lord on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, with his daughter by his sid...

Denise M. Trani, age 75, of Glastonbury, CT, passed away peacefully with her loving daughter and granddaughter by her side on June 20, 2026, after a courageous nine-month battle with an aggressive for...

John Anthony Magnotta, of East Hartford, was born December 28th, 1965, and passed on June 14th, 2026 at the age of 60. John is survived by his loving wife, Tracy Magnotta, his three kids Justin Joya...

Jon W. “Stos” Stosuy, 69, of Rockwood, Maine and formerly of Tolland, loving husband of 46 years of Caren (Grady) Stosuy, unexpectedly entered eternal rest on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, surrounded by hi...

Attorney Frank A. Leone of East Hartford died surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, June 11, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Hartford on September 29, 1949, he was the younges...

Leonardo “Leo” Dominguez Vargas, 53, of Hartford, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Born in Atlixco Puebla, Mexico, on July 15, 1972, he was the beloved son of Leonardo Dominguez Flores and Alejan...

Clayton Roberts Wilcox, II, 75 of East Hartford, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. He was born in Hartford, Connecticut, son of the late Robert and Loretta (Sullivan) Wilcox. He is survived by h...

Constance "Connie" L. Graham, 79, of South Windsor, beloved wife of 57 years to Peter Graham, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 8, 2026. Born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on July 23, 1946, ...

Rigoberto Verastegui, 83, of East Hartford, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, June 8, 2026. Born on January 4, 1943, in Tacna, Peru, a son of the late Victor and Raquel (Rojas) Verastegu...

Pasquale (Pat) Dellaripa ,102, of East Hartford, CT. passed away peacefully in his home on June 6, 2026. He was born on July 10, 1923, and was the son of the late Anthony and Mary (Nardella) Dellarip...

Julienne Lisee, 96, formerly of 98 Shady Crest Drive, East Hartford, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on May 15, 2026. She resided the last seven years in Vermont. After retiring from Pra...

Martina “Tina” Nicolette Miller of Hartford, Connecticut, transitioned on Wednesday, May 27th, at the age of 70. Born on November 9th, 1955, in Washington, D.C., Tina grew up surrounded by the love of...

With profound sadness, we announce Clement W. Allen of East Hartford, CT. who entered into eternal rest on June 2, 2026. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, June 19, 2026 from 10am until 12pm a...

Wayne D. Townsend, age 67, of East Hartford, Connecticut, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford after a long battle with cancer. Born in New Mexico to Susan E. and...

Margaret “Peg” (Shea) Viola, 94, of South Windsor and formerly of East Hartford, peacefully entered into eternal life on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at her home with her loving daughter by her side. She ...

James “Jim” M. Sullivan, 74, of Hartford and formerly of East Hartford, peacefully entered eternal life on Monday, May 25, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford. Born in Hartford on January 10, 19...

Maureen Theresa Moriarty, 75, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026, in Hartford, Connecticut, surrounded by family and friends after a lengthy battle with cancer. Maureen was born on August 13, 1950...

Carol A. Blais passed on May 18, 2026, at the age of 88; born July 26, 1937, Carol was a resident of East Hartford, Connecticut. One night I had a dream. I was walking along the beach with the Lor...

Robert Lucia passed on March 9, 2026, at the age of 102, having been born on October 18, 1923, and residing in Wake Forest, North Carolina. A Graveside Service will be held at Newkirk & Whitney Fun...

It is with profound love and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Rosa Fuentes, who peacefully entered eternal rest on May 18, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on March 1, 1934, in Comerío, Puerto...

Maria A. (Colaneri) DiNinni, 95, of East Hartford, loving wife of 62 years of the late Oreste Tulio DiNinni, peacefully went to be with our Lord on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at her home surrounded by her ...

Zoila “Maggie” Margarita (Delgado) Menendez, 84, of East Hartford, peacefully entered into eternal life at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Born on November 27, 1941...

"The song is ended, but the melody lingers on" Real Norman Fournier, 94, of East Hartford, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026. Born in Edmundston, New Brunswick, Canada on May 6, 1932...

Lynn Ann (Roberts) Martin, 70, of East Hartford, entered into eternal life on Friday, May 15, 2026, surrounded by her caring family at Hartford Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Hartford on July...

Barbara V. Stevens, 79, beloved wife of Richard Stevens passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2026. She was born November 24, 1946 in Hartford, CT a daughter of the late Harold and Eleanor(Hayn...

Elijah “Eli” Demitrius Santiago, 17, of Manchester, tragically passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Hartford Hospital from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident earlier in the week. Born in ...

Kenneth “Kenny” W. Plecity, 75, of East Hartford, loving husband of 37 years of Rene (Cerasale) Plecity, peacefully passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, with his caring family by his side. Born in Har...

Adrienne Jacqueline Davis was born on January 3, 1951, at Jamaica Hospital in Queens, New York, to Joseph Davis and Helena Mae Davis. A proud product of New York City public schools, she graduated fro...

Jared Leonard Wheeler, 42, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 1, 2026. Jared was born in Hartford, CT on October 31. He was the son of David Allen Wheeler and Linda (Austin) Masi. Jared is surv...

Ronald D. Meadows 83 of East Hartford, CT entered into eternal life on Saturday May 2, 2026 surrounded by his family after a long battle with congestive heart failure. Ron was born on August 28, 1942...

Mary (Saraceno) Preisner, 79, a cherished Mother, Grandparent, Sister and Friend, moved on to her heavenly home April 12th, 2026, in Tolland Connecticut. She was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts in Ju...

My life, My story - Matthew William George If you are reading this, my journey here has ended. While I wish I had more time, I leave this world grateful for the life I lived, the people I loved, and ...

Giandonato “John” Caranfa, 69, of Glastonbury, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, loyalty, and deep love for his family. Born on May 23, 195...

Mary Stacie, born March 9, 1948, to Anna T. Devine and Adelbert G. Starses of Hartford, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026. She was the third child in her family and is predeceased by her brother, ...

Lois (Lowrey) Petrolito, 77, of East Hartford, loving wife of 52 years of the late Luciano “Lou” Petrolito, peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Hartford Hospital. Born in New Britai...

Marguerite (Rita) Franco passed on April 22, 2026. She was a lifelong resident of East Hartford, Connecticut, and a devout communicant of St. Rose Church. In her younger years, Rita had a love for da...

Mercedes Vega, 74, of Manchester, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, April 20, 2026. She was born on September 15, 1951, in Humacao, Puerto Rico, and was the daughter of...

Stephen “Steve” Wilson, 75, of East Hartford, peacefully passed away at his home with his sister Carole Wilson by his side after a long battle with cancer. Steve was born on December 27, 1950, and was...

Michelle Renee Benoit, known lovingly to those closest to her as Shelly, passed away on March 13, 2026 at her home in Palm Bay, Florida. She was 56 years old. She was born on July 21, 1969 in Melbou...