1. THE HARTFORD COURANT Tuesday, March 7, 2000 DEATHS ASHFORD Arnold R. Eggert WEST SIMSBURY Robert A. Rogers Marjorie Mirliani Kevin M. Brimmer BLOOMFIELD Mary-Lou Sheary WETHERSFIELD Valerie S.
Colapinto NEWINGTON Mary C. Carter Leon S. Glazer Florine A. Carlson WINDSOR BRANFORD Richard P. Pinney, Sr.
Mary C. Carter Richard P. Pinney, Sr. NEW LONDON Benjamin O. Kvietkauskas, Jr.
BRIDGEPORT Frank W. Slivinski Donald P. Litter John A. "Midge" Palumbo NORTH HAVEN Frank Thomashefske BRISTOL Marjorie Halstead WINDSOR LOCKS Robert H. Griffin OLD LYME Frank Thomashefske Maurice H.
"Doc" Mack. O.D. Marjorie Mirliani OUT-OF-STATE COLCHESTER OLD SAYBROOK Willard H. Davis, Sr. Ella R.
Morrissette Frank W. Slivinski Southwick, MA COVENTRY OXFORD David E. MacNeil, Bernard L. Chappell, Sr. Lenore P.
"Leni" Kaplan Cosby, TN Bernice DeMontigny O'Brien ROCKFALL Marie C. O'Brien EAST HAMPTON Sophie O. Kukish Holyoke, MA Richard P. Pinney, Sr. ROCKVILLE EAST HARTFORD Frank S.
Wrobel, Jr. Roger Kinney SALEM ENFIELD FAIRFIELD David Joseph S. D. LaTorre Gagne SHARON SIMSBURY David Lorraine E. S.
MacNeil Keeney Wa are now John A. "Midge" Palumbo Mary C. Carter accepting Pictures GRANBY Richard P. Pinney, Sr. Marion C.
Thibodeau SOUTHINGTON for Obituaries HAMDEN Norma Bard, Lenore P. "Leni" Kaplan North Road In Memoriams HARTFORD Florine A. Carlson Adolf Farbotka Mary A. Schuler, Please Call 241-6392 Virginia W. Hayes Street Monday Friday Charles T.
Hicks STAFFORD for more Information. Linda G. Syms David E. MacNeil This town-by-town listing is Joseph L. Zahornacky STORRS offered free by The Hartford Courant.
LITCHFIELD Bernice DeMontigny O'Brien Paid death announcements Gladys Gasser TARIFFVILLE below may telephoned to 241-6392, appearing MADISON Kevin M. Brimmer faxed to 241-3866 or Norman E. May TOLLAND e-mailed to MANCHESTER Daniel Sforza C. Carter Frank S. Wrobel, Jr.
are Our hours Mary Bernard L. Chappell, Sr. UNCASVILLE Monday Friday to MARLBOROUGH Katherine H. Pollard Saturday 1p.m. to 6 p.m., Ella R.
Morrissette VERNON Sundays and Holidays 11a.m. to MIDDLETOWN Daniel Sforza Photo Deadlines: Arnold R. Eggert WEST GRANBY Monday Friday Rosario J. Fortuna, John A. "Midge" Palumbo Saturday Sunday Markham St.
Marion C. Thibodeau Also, In Memoriams may be placed Irene T. Giuffrida Monday Friday 9a.m. to 5p.m. Norman E.
May WEST HARTFORD Obituaries are now available on-line at www.ctnow.com NEW BRITAIN Clara B. Bein Mary C. Carter Albert Goldberg DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES CARTER, Mary Carolina (Oelkuct) Mary Carolina (Oelkuet) Carter, of 'Rocky Hill, wife of the late Harold W. died Sunday, (March 5, 2000) at the West Hill Nursing Rehabilitation in Rocky Hill. She was born April 9, 1919, in Bloomfield, daughter of the late Edward A.
and Mary (Nordman) Oelkuct and she had lived in Windsor for over 50 years. She is survived bytwo daughters, Sandra Brazel and her husband, Terrence of Wethersfield, and Cheryl Brown and her husband, William of Manchester; a brother, Edward H. Oelkuct of Simsbury; two grandchildren, John Brazel and Michelle Moquin; two great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A special thanks to the staff at West Hill for their compassion and care of Mary. Funeral service will be Thursday, March 9, 7 p.m.
at the Vincent Funeral Home, 880 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury. Private burial in Simsbury Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vincent Funeral Home in Simsbury, Thursday, March 9, from 5-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made Alzheimer's Association, Northern Connecticut 443 Franklin Avenue. Hartford, CT.
06114-2517, or a charity of the donor's choice. EGGERT, Arnold Robert Arnold Robert Eggert, beloved husband of Monica Eggert of Middletown died Thursday (March 2, 2000) at the Hospice Unit of Middlesex Hospital. He went to his Redeemer with his devoted wife at his side. Family and dear ones gave him great loving support during his struggle with cancer. Arnold was a former resident of New Britain, he graduated from New Britain High School in 1936 and starred on the school state championship team.
He went on to Scarborough Prep School in New York and then to Brown University, graduating in 1941. He served in the U.S. Army Medics at Mason General Hospital and directed groups in the first GroupPhychotherapy Program initiated by the Army. He later was a secretary of the Young Mens Christian Association as well as a district manager for Equitable Life. He went on to become a convalescent home administrator a position that he loved and he was loved by both patients and staff.
His final service was with Lutheran Home in Middletown for 15 years. He was described as a loving and caring administrator. Arnold Eggert was a man the courage of his convictions, with an approach to life that was always kind, straightforward and honest. He was a member of the Bill W. Club for 35 years.
A most important part of his life was his deep abiding faith in the Lord. The memory of him will be cherished by many. Survivors include a daughter, Louise Chase of Newington; sisters, Melinda "Jerry" Hausman of Madison and Natilie Peltzer of Middletown; two grandsons; two granddaughters; a great granddaughter; many dear nieces and nephews and their spouses; well as many very dear friends. A memorial service will be held at Bethany Lutheran Church, 12 Court Cromwell, Saturday, March 11, at 11 a.m. after the service the celebration of Arnold Eggert'slife will continue in the church hall.
FARBOTKA, Adolf Adolf Farbotka, 87, of Hartford, beloved husband of Anna Farbotka, died Sunday, (March 5, 2000) at Hartford Hospital, Born in Poland, he lived in Hartford since 1949. He served in the Polish Army during World War and was employed as machinist at the Olivetti Underwood Corporation for many years. He was a communicant of SS Cyril Methodius Church, Hartford, and a member of the Polish National Alliance. Besides his wife, he leaves a cousin, Krystyna Chybinski of Mexico, He was predeceased by a brother, Bronislaw Farbotka. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, 9:15 a.m.
from the South Green Memorial Home, 43 Wethersfield Hartford, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m. at SS Cyril Methodius Church, Hartford. Burial will be in Mount St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. His family will receive friends at the South Green Memorial Home TODAY, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to SS Cyril Methodius Church Development Fund, 55 Charter Oak Hartford, 06106. DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES GIUFFRIDA, Irene Topazio Irene Topazio Giuffrida, 80, a lifelong resident of Middletown, died unexpectedly on Saturday (March 4, 2000). Born January 4, 1920, Irene was raised and educated in Middletown. She worked for many years as a librarian, first managing the Long River Village branch of the Russell Library, and then as the Engineering librarian for Aetna Life Casualty until her retirement in 1981. She also managed the library for the First United Methodist Church for many years in addition to teaching Sunday school there.
Irene was a long-time member of the Lady Washington Chapter 45 of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was also a member of the Mattabassett Garden Club, for which she served as chaplain. Irene could always be counted upon by family and friends. She was the consummate mother and grandmother, always loving and watchful. She was also a great correspondent, maintaining contact with family and friends.
Irene was predeceased by her father, Concetto Topazio, and by her mother, Corradina (Giuliana) Topazio. One of ten children, Irene was also predeceased by her four brothers, Rosalino Edward, George, and Virgil and by four sisters, Sebastiana Todeschini, Anna DeBenedetto, Isabella Napolitano, and Grace Shonty. She is survived by her sister, Valentina Mazzotta of Middletown. She is also survived by her son, Johnny and his wife Elizabeth of East Hampton; her son, Michael and his wife Donna of Wethersfield; her son, Joe and his wife Lisa of California; and her daughter, Rosa of West Hartford. Irene leaves behind 15 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many friends, especially at St.
Luke's in Middletown. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 9, 11 a.m., atthe Doolittle Funeral Home, 14 Old Church Street, Middletown. The service will be followed by a gathering of Irene's family and friends in the Parlor at the First United Methodist Church, 24 Old Church Street, Middletown. Burial will be at Indian Hill Cemetery at chin convenience of the lieu flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Irene Topazio Giuffrida Memorial Library Fund at the First United Methodist Church or to a charity of the donor's choice. GLAZER, Leon S.
Leon S. Glazer, of Bloomfield, died Monday, (March 6, 2000). in Hartford, he was the son of the late Israel and Esther (Shepps) Glazer. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Mr.
Glazer was associated with Star Hardware and the former Colonial Hardware. He was one of the original founders of Beth Hillel Synagogue of Bloomfield, Secretary of the Young Ludmir Benevolent Association, and a member of the Senior Social Club. He leaves his beloved wife, Evelyn (Marholin) Glazer; a son, Edmund E. Glazer and his wife, Gloria; a sister, Shirley Smoler; five grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and his sister-in-law, Bunny Berman and her husband, Robert, of West Hartford. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 8, at 2 p.m., in the Chapel of the Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Hartford, with interment in the Young Ludmir Benevolent Association Cemetery, Hartford.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Joy Risa Berman Fund, Beth Hillel Synagogue, 160 Wintonbury Bloomfield 06002. GOLDBERG, Albert Morse Business School. From then until his retirement in 1992, he worked for Aetna Life Insurance Company. He was a resident of the Hebrew Home Hospital for the past year. He was a life member of JCSO and JCLA, member of the auxiliary of the Hebrew Home Hospital and the Hartford Mutual Society.
He was predeceased by his brother, Martin Goldberg. He issurvived bya niece, Marla Smith and her husband Steve Bove of Florida; and a number of cousins, including and his wife Susan of West Hartford; and Etta Beck of West Hartford. Funeral services will be Thursday, 2 p.m. at the Emanuel Synagogue Cemetery, Wethersfield. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Hebrew Home Hospital, 1 Abrahms Boulevard, West Hartford, or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Weinstein Mortuary has care of arrangements. Albert Goldberg, of Weaver High 72, of West Hartford, died Sunday, (March 5, 2000) after a long illness. Born in Hartford, the son of the late Benjamin and Sara (Beizer) Goldberg, he was a graduate School and attended KAPLAN, Lenore Pauline "Leni" Lenore Pauline "Leni" Kaplan, 71, of Stakum Circle, Oxford, formerly of Hill Street, Hamden, passed away Saturday, (March 4, 2000) at the Griffin Hospital, Derby. She was the beloved wife of Marvin Jerome "Jerry" Kaplan. Mrs.
Kaplan was born April 14, 1928, in Spring Valley, NY. She was the daughter of the late Nathan and Alice Rebecca (Weiner) Glasner. She resided in Oxford since 1995. She was a retired breeder of champion A.K.C. pedigree Boxer dogs.
She was a member of the Boxer Club of New Haven and the American Boxer Club. She was a member and sat on the Board of Directorsof the Elm City Kennel Club. She was an A.K.C. certified Boxer judge, and was a member of the A.K.C Senior Judges Club. She sat on the Board of Directors for the swim team at the Northern Branch Y.M.C.A., Hamden.
Besides her devoted husband of 50 years, she leaves her loving family including two daughters, Andrea Ward, and Eileen Chubat, both of Oxford; her brother, Seymour Glasner in Arizona; two sisters, Ann Block in California, and Bernice Rubenstein in Pennsylvania. Also, grandson, Eric A. Chubat of Oxford; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services private. There are no calling hours.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Ralph E. Hull Funeral Home, 161 West Church Street, Seymour. Memorial gifts may be made to M.A.D.D., 131 Bradley Woodbridge, CT. 06525, The American Heart 5 Brookside Wallingford, CT. 06492-7522, orto the ASPCA, 424 East 92nd New York, NY, 10128-6804.
HALSTEAD, Marjorie Marjorie (Meehan-Rodenburg) Halstead of North Haven, widow of John L. Halstead, died Monday, (March 6, was 2000), born at the and grew Connecticut up in Portland. Hospice. She is survived by a son, John W. Halstead andhiswife Carol of Wethersfield; and two grandchildren, Elizabeth Carol Halstead and John Matthew Halstead.
She is also survived her special friend, Michael Spinelli, of North Haven. She was an active member of the North Haven Senior Center and enjoyed gardening, crocheting, volunteering. Calling hours are 5-8 p.m., at the Rose Hill Funeral Home, 580 Elm Rocky Hill. The funeral and memorial service will be at the convenience of the family. HICKS, Charles, T.
Charles T. Hicks, 86, of Hartford, departed this life on Wednesday, (March 1, 2000) at St. Francis Hospital of Hartford, after a lengthy illness. He was born on Sept. 22, 1913 in Norfolk, to the late Ransom and Della Dardon Hicks.
He resided in Hartford for the past 48 years. He retired from Balf Construction Company after 20 years. Charles to mourn three sisters, and a brother; Louise Byrd of Hartford, Anne Randolph of Bloomfield, Ophelia Hill of Sacramento, and Robert Lee Hathaway of Hartford; several cousins; nieces; nephews; great nieces; and great nephews. Charles was predeceased by Pocohanas Moody, Celeste Manley, William Fletcher Hicks, Doretha Simpson, and Willie Lee Hicks. services will be Wednesday, March 8, 11 a.m., with calling hour, 10 a.m., at St.
John's Full Gospel Deliverance Church, 27 Brown Bloomfield. a Burial will be in Mountainview Cemetery, Bloomfield. Fuqua funeral service, 94 Granby Bloomfield, has charge of arrangements. KEENEY, Lorraine S. Lorraine S.
Keeney, 68, of Round Hill Salem, died Sunday, (March 5, 2000) at Bayview Health Care Center in Waterford. Born May 14, 1931 in Hartford, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Bertha (Piekarz) Syphers. Mrs. Keeney was a former receptionist at the Colchester Convalescent Home. She was married on November 23, 1962 in Lebanon to Wesley Keeney.
Along with her husband, she is survived by a son, David and daughter law, Judy Keeney of Hampton; a stepson, Everette Keeney of Hebron; a daughter, Sandra and son-in-law, Paul Purdy of Newport, RI; three stepdaughters, Susan Voisine of West StafJoyce Evans of Colchester, and Janet Dwyer of Manchester; a sister, Bertha Mayer of Florida; eight step grandchildren; three step great grandchildren; two nieces; and two nephews. Services are private and at the convenience of the family. Belmont Funeral Home, 144 S. Main Colchester, has care of arrangements KINNEY, Roger Roger Kinney, 68, of East Hartford, beloved husband of Betty (Shields) Kinney, died Sunday (March 5, 2000). He is survived by Pearl Burgoine of Bangor, ME, who was like a mother to him for 66 years; a daughter, Cheryl Spencer; son-in-law, Robert Spencer; granddaughter, Jennifer Kinney; grandson, Christopher Spencer, all of Ellington; a brother and sister-in-law, Joseph and Beverly Kinney of Worcester, MA; and a sister and brother-inlaw, Arlene and Donald Mitsmenn of Gorham, ME; and several aunts a and uncles.
Roger was a member of the East Hartford Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. The memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 11, 1:30 p.m., at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 630 Burnham Street, South Windsor, CT. There will be no calling hours. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the family the Hartford County Direct Cremation and Burial Society, New Britain, CT. KVIETKAUSKAS, Benjamin Jr.
Benjamin Otto Kvietkauskas, 46, of Windsor, died Sunday, (March 5, 2000) at St. Francis Hospital, Hartford. Born in Hartford, he was a life long resdident of Windsor. He leaves his father, Benjamin O. Kvietkauskas, Sr.
of Poquonock; and his mother, Ruth (Martinez) Sluzinski of Windsor. Besides his father and mother, he leaves his beloved fiancee, Agnes B. Pusztai of Windsor; two daughters, Krystia and Celyne Kvietkauskas; a sister and brother-in-law, Carmen and James Polek of Norwalk, OH; two nieces and a nephew, Tara Polek of Houston, TX; and Tonya Polek and Nathan Polek, both of Columbus, OH. Funeral services will be TODAY, 8p.m. at the Carmon Windsor Funeral Home, 807 Bloomfield Windsor.
The family will receive friends TODAY, prior to the service, 6-8 p.m., atthe funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Windsor Volunteer Ambulance, PO Box 155, Windsor, 06095 LITTER, Donald P. Donald P. Litter, 71, of Windsor, died Sunday, (March 5, at Hartford Hospital. Born in Hartford, son of the late John, H.
and Gertrude (Koffinke) Litter, he was a life-long Windsor resident. Don graduated from the Loomis School in 1948 and attended Hartford Art School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was retired at the time of hisdeath. He leaves two brothers and their wives, John H.
and Carolyn Litter, Jr. of Windsor; and Richard P. and Lila Litter of Altamonte Springs, FL; four nieces, Janet Foley of Marlboro, MA; Susan Jerwann of Canton; Tina Dabroski of Salisbury, and Julie Shelton of Mooresville, NC; two nephews, Robert J. Litter of Wayland, MA; and John B. Litter of Enfield; and six great nieces a and nephews, Brian, Rachel, Jordan, Alexandra, Rowan and Brianna.
He was predeceased by a great niece, Katie. Family and friends may gather Thursday, 9:15 a.m. at the Carmon Windsor Funeral Home, 807 Bloomfield followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m. in St. Gabriel Church.
Burial will be in Palisado Cemetery. His family will receive friends Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Carmon Windsor Funeral Home. KUKISH, Sophie (Otfinoski) Sophie (Otfinoski) Kukish, 84, of Main Rockfall, wife of the late Andrew A. Kukish, died Sunday (March 5, 2000) at her home.
She was born in Rockfall, daughter of the late Thaddeus and Aniela (Jagoda) Otfinoski. Prior to her retirement, she was employed at Rogers Mfg. Co. She leaves a son, Theodore Kukish of Rockfall; two daughters, Mary Ann LaVelle of Nipomo, CA and Kathleen Edwardsen of Rockfall; seven sisters and brothers-inlaw, Mary Zisk of York Beach, ME, Ann Halibozek of Middletown, Catherine and James Sullivan of Portland, Stefania Coates of Amston, Frances and Francis Dunn and Violet Atkinson, all of Middletown and Josephine and John Connelly of Rockfall; seven grandchildren, Carolyn Malon of Littleton, CO, Beth Ann Kukish of Wethersfield, Tenaya Noce of Orcutt, CA; Gordon J. LaVelle, Jr.
of San Jose, CA; Andrew LaVelle of Oakland, CA, and Jill Kukish and Amy Kukish, both of Manchester; eight great grandchildren, Korey Devening, Adam Kukish, Daniel Kukish, Julia Kukish, Alyssa Carr, Alexander Carr, Jenna Noce and Sophie Noce; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, John Otfinoski. The funeral will be Wednesday with a9 a.m. Funeral Liturgy in St. Colman Church, Middlefield, Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
There are no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be sent to Office of Radio and Television, Archdiocese of Hartford, PO Box 717, Hartford, CT 06101. LaTORRE, Daniel S. BEIN, Clara Clara (Bodek) Bein, of Abrahms West Hartford, died Monday (March 6, 2000). She was an honorary life member of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union, she is survived by a beloved nephew, Arthur Schreiber and his Lena Aiello Schreiber; a niece, Shirley Sosland and her husband, David; and several grand nieces and grand nephews.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, 10 a.m., in the Chapel of the Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Avenue, with burial in Albany Jewish Center Cemetery, Hartford. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hebrew Home and Hospital, 1 Abrahms West Hartford. CARLSON, Florine (Anderson) DEATH NOTICES Florine (Anderson) Carlson, 92, of Southington, died Monday (March 6, 2000), at Cheshire Convalescent Center. She was the widow of Wallace S. Carlson, and predeceased by a son, Craig W.
Carlson, and a brother, Everett Anderson. A New Britain native, she was a former Newington resident. She attended the New Britain Normal School and taught second grade in Newington, and then for 27 years in the New Britain School System, retiring in 1972. She was a charter member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Newington, and was a member of the Connecticut Retired Teachers Association; AARP; and Calender House in Southington. Surviving is a daughter, Susan Elshire and her husband, Frank of Southington; a foster daughter, Sonja Suessenbach of Austin, TX; a granddaughter, Kate Elshire of Southington; and four nieces.
Funeral services are Thursday, 10 a.m., at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 1655 Main Newington. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Calling are Wednesday, 4-7 p.m., at Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin New Britain. Memorial donations may be made to Our Savior's Lutheran Church; to Connecticut Community Care, 43 Enterprise Bristol, 06010, or to Southington Adult Day Care, Central Connecticut VNA, 205 West Main New Britain, 06052. CHAPPELL, Bernard L.
Sr. Bernard L. Chappell, 77, formerly of Fox Trail, Coventry, and' Manchester, husband of the late Marjorie L. (Sweatland) Chappell, died Monday, (March 6, 2000), at a local convalescent home. was born in New London, July 25, 1922, son of late Griswold and Bernice (Allen) Chappell, and was raised in Manchester, living most of his life in Coventry.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in World War and a recipient of the Purple Heart. Prior to retiring, he was a courier for Automatic Data Processing and previously a guard at the State of CT Prison in Wethersfield and Somers. He was a member of North United Methodist Church, an originator and 50 year member of NUMC Softball Team, life member of DAV and member of NRA and CT State Employee Association. Mr.
Chappell is survived by two sons a and a daughterin-law, Bernard L. Chappell, Jr. of Rocky Hill, formerly of Coventry, David A. and Lola Chappell of Manchester; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Patricia and Allen Smith of Ellington, Judy and James Parlee of Vernon, Linda Brancieri of Glastonbury, Pamela and Angelo Stanizzi of Ellington; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Phyllis and Robert King of Vernon, Doris and Kenneth Hollister of Gettysburg, PA; 13 grandchildren; numerous greatgrandchildren; and several nieces nephews. He was predeceased by a son, William E.
Chappell; two grandsons, Angelo Stanizzi, Richard J. Smith; and a son-in-law, Robert Brancieri. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 8, 11 a.m., at Holmes Funeral Home, 400 Main Manchester. Burial with Military Honors will be in Ellington Center Cemetery. Friends may call TODAY, March 7, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
at the funeral home and Wednesday, 10 a.m., until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to North United Methodist Church Softball Fund, 300 Parker Street, Manchester, CT, 06040. COLAPINTO, Valerie (Stajos) (Stajos) Colapinto, 48, of Bloomfield, wife of the late Anthony J. Colapinto, died Sunday, (March 5, 2000) at Mount Sinai Hospital, Hartford. Born in Hartford, daughter of Kostas and Laura (Ferris) Stajos of Bloomfield.
She was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church in Bloomfield. Valerie was very involved with FIDELCO Guide Dog Foundation in Bloomfield. Along with her parents, she leaves her son and daughter-in-law, James and Heather Colapinto of Bloomfield; her daughter, Stacey Colapinto of Bloomfield; her sisters, Ellen Sieminski of South Windsor, Dawn Faraci of Florida, and Sandy Labieniec of South Carolina; her brother, William Stajos of New Hartford; several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may gather Thursday, 10 a.m., for a Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Heart Church, 26 Wintonbury Bloomfield. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family in Mountain View Cemetery, Bloomfield.
Her family will receive friends Wednesday, from 5-8 p.m., at the Carmon Windsor Funeral Home, 807 Bloomfield Windsor. Memorial donations may be made to the FIDELCO Guide Dog Foundation, P.O. Box 142, Bloomfield, CT. DAVIS, Willard Sr, Willard H. Davis, 89, of Klaus Anderson Southwick, MA, died Saturday, (March 4, 2000) at Noble Hospital, Westfield, MA.
was a graduate of Westfield High School. He received his B.S. in Industrial Arts from Fitchburg State College in 1934, and did his graduate work at Hillyer College. He was a teacher in the Hartford School System and later a supervisor of Industrial Arts Education for Hartford Schools. He was an Eagle Boy Scout, Epsilon Pi Tau Fraternity, a member of Manufacturing Engineers, State of Retired Teachers a life member of Conn.
Industrial Arts Assoc. He leaves his wife of 68 years, Orabel (Watkins) Davis; two sons, Willard of Sante Fe, NM, Robert Davis of Southwick, MA; three daughters, Marlene Bober ofFramingham, MA, Diana Tardiff of Southwick, MA, Joan Neiweem of Suffield; 15 grandchildren; 13 greatgrandchildren. Another son, Rodger Davis died in 1981. Funeral services will beheldTODAY, at8p.m. in SouthwickForastiere Funeral Home, 684 College Highway, Southwick, MA.
Burial in New Cemetery in the Spring. Visiting hours TODAY, 6-8 p.m. Contributions may be made to: Boy Scout Campership, co June Legenza, 61 Hastings Southwick, MA. 01077. HAYES, Virginia (Woodward) Virginia (Woodward) Hayes, 97, of Hartford, widowof the late John Hayes, died Thursday, (March 2, 2000) at St.
Francis Hospital. She was born in Vienna, GA, daughter of the late George and Virginia Woodward. Virginia lived in Hartford most of her life. She is survived by a host of nieces and nephews; and many loving friends. Virginia was a member of Bethel A.M.E.
Church for over 50 years, and served on the Senior Flower Club and Usher Board. She was past matron of Stellar Chapter Order of Eastern Stars, and past illustrious commandress of Arabic Court Daughters of Isis, of New Haven. Calling hours will Thursday, at 10 a.m. at Bethel A.M.E. Church, 1154 Blue Hills Avenue, Bloomfield.
There will be memorial ceremonies by the Order of Eastern Stars and The Daughters of Isis beginning at 11 a.m. Funeral service will begin at 12 Noon, following the memorial services. Burial will follow at the Spring Grove Cemetery, Hartford. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Bethel A.M.E. Church Scholarship Fund, do Bethel A.M.E.
Church, Blue Hills Bloomfield, CT. 06002. Clark, Bell Bell, 319 Barbour Street, Hartford, has charge of the arrangements. Daniel S. LaTorre, 73, of East Hartford, beloved husband of Ann, (Bellone) LaTorre died Sunday (March 5, 2000).
He was born in Hartford, son of the late Michael and Concetta (Marello) LaTorre and has lived in the area all of his life. He retired after 34 yrs. of service from He was a U.S. Marine Veteran of World War a member of the East Hartford Elks, the East Hartford Knights of Columbus, and a member of the Pioneer Club. Besides his wife, he leaves three sons and daughters-inlaw, Daniel P.
and Dayna LaTorre of Landers, WY, Michael and Alice LaTorre of Manchester, Richard and Jodi LaTorre of East Hartford; a brother, Anthony LaTorre of California; a sister, Isabella LaTorre of Hartford; and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 9, 2000, at 8:15 a.m. from the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 30 Carter East Hartford, with a Mass of Christian Burial, 9 a.m. in St. Christopher's Church, East Hartford.
Burial will be in Mount St. Benedict Cemetery with military honors. Friends may call at the chapel March 8, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. MacNEIL, David Elias David Elias MacNeil, 79, of Cosby, TN, died Thursday, (March 2, 2000) at home surrounded by hisfamily. He wasborninSharon, January 26, 1921, son of the late Arthur and Anna MacNeil.
He was preceded in death by 13 brothers and sisters. He was a retired U.S. Navy chief petty officer and Veteran of World War II, a member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors and retired from Pratt Whitney, East Hartford after 20 years of service. Left to cherish his precious memory is his loving wife of 50 years, Dorothy (Coombs) MacNeil; his children, Joyce and Charles Stormes of Tennessee; Priscilla and John Toman of Enfield; David and Olga MacNeil of Stafford; Christopher and Marsha MacNeil of Massachusetts; Jessica English of Tennessee; and Dale and Wendy MacNeil of Stafford; 12. grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and a brother, Douglas MacNeil of Georgia.
A service held on March 4, in Tennessee. Donations may be made to the World War Memorial, PO Box 96766, Washington, DC 20090-6766. MAY, Norman E. Norman E. May, 78, of Madison, husband of Mildred (Saunders) May, died Monday, (March 6, 2000) at the Shoreline Clinic in Essex.
Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Alfred and Margaret (Stepler) May. Mr. May had lived in Middletown, moving to Madison where he had lived for 13 years. He was a Naval Veteran of World War II, and had been employed as district manager by SNET for 35 years, retiring in 1976. He was a member of the Church of The Holy Trinity, Middletown.
Besides hiswife, he is survived by a daughter, Claudia Schutz and her husband, David of Hingham, MA; and two grandchildren, Erich Schutz and Meghan Schutz. He was predeceased by a daughter, Paula May. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Friends may call at the Doolittle Funeral Home, 14 Old Church Middletown, Wednesday evening, from 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Heart 5 Brookside Wallingford, CT.
07492. MORRISSETTE, Ella R. (Johnson) Ella R. (Johnson) Morrissette, 89, of Glastonbury, died Monday, (March 6, 2000), at Glastonbury HealthCare. She was born in East Longmeadow, MA, on August 6, 1910, daughter of the late Charles and Ruth (Miner) Johnson, and was a former resident of Marlborough and Colchester.
Before her retirement, she was employed at the former Connecticut General Insurance, Bloomfield. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Richard Lord of Marlborough; two grandchildren and spouses, David and Debbie Lord of Bridge Creek, OK, Vickie Manuel Acosta of Marlborough; and five grandchildren, and April, Alexis. John- MeDavid, morial services will be Friday, 2:30 p.m., at the Spencer Funeral Home, 112 Main East Hampton, with the Rev. James H. Ameling, minister of Marlborough Congregational Church, officiating.
Burial will follow in Marlborough Cemetery. Friends may call at the Spencer Funeral Home Friday, 2 p.m., until time of services. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 370, Wallingford, CT, 06492..
