Apr 16, 2026

On April 16, 2026, the matriarch of our family, Josephine (DiMauro) Russo peacefully passed away with her family by her side at the age of 85.Josie was born to Santina and Rosario DiMauro on March 31,1941. She married the love of her life, James (Straw) Russo on June 24, 1961 and they were married for 52 beautiful years before his...

Mar 18, 2026

Theodore "Ted" Heller, 93, passed away peacefully at home, with his loving wife by his side, on March 18, 2026. Ted was born August 26, 1932, in Willimantic, and was the son of Alice and Harry Heller. After his high school graduation, he moved to Durham, where he made many friends and participated in sports, including baseball, basketball, and...

Mar 17, 2026

our beloved mother and grandmother, Jennie (Vincenza) Lagana, 90, was peacefully called to heaven on March 17, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She is now reunited with her beloved husband of 65 years, Salvatore. Jennie was born on October 26, 1935, in Melilli, Sicily, the daughter of the late Concetta (DiMauro) and Sebastiano Fazzino. After marrying,...

Mar 11, 2026

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Flavia Imme (Ternullo), 82 of Middletown passed away peacefully at home on March 11, 2026. She was born in Melilli, Sicily, daughter of the late Giuseppe and Maria Cazzetta Ternullo. At just 23 years old, Flavia immigrated to the United States with little more than a suitcase and a dream of building a better life. Within...

Feb 11, 2026

It is with deep sadness to announce Alfred (Big Al) Branciforte, 77, of East Hampton, died peacefully on Feb. 10th with his family by his side. He was born in Middletown the son of Anne (Gutauskas) Branciforte and Carmello (Curly) Branciforte of Cromwell. He is survived by his devoted wife of 51 years Camille (Zimmitti) Branciforte, daughters Lana Branciforte,...

Jan 18, 2026

Edda "Ottavia" Scianna, 88, of Rocky Hill, formerly of Middletown, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on January 18, 2025. She was born on January 29,1937 in Melilli, Sicily to the late Joseph and Sebastiana Lagana. She was the beloved wife of Sebastiano Scianna for 56 years. Edda is survived by her brother Ugo Lagana and his wife...

Jan 7, 2026

In loving memory. Bettye Cuper (LaBella) born March 14th, 1928, died on Wednesday, January 07, 2026, at her home, at the age of 97. Bettye spent most of her life living in Middletown and Cromwell until she moved to Florida after retiring from Caldor's Dept. Store. Bettye ended up moving back to Middletown at the request of her family....

Jan 4, 2026

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Peter Bafumi, age 70, of Middletown, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at home , surrounded by his family,  on January 4, 2026. He was born on March 1, 1955 in Melilli, Sicily, Italy and he and his family immigrated to Middletown in 1966, where he built a life rooted in family,...

Jan 3, 2026

Sebastian A. Giacco of Cromwell, CT, passed away January 3, 2026, 15 days before his 100th birthday. He was lovingly cared for during his brief illness by his beloved wife, Italia, of 75 years, daughter, Valerie and husband, Andrew Slee, and son, Geoffrey and wife, Lissa. He will also be greatly missed by his grandchildren, Emily and husband, Jeff...

Dec 30, 2025

It is with profound sadness to announce the passing of Rosanne Prue Tine 76, affectionately known as Rosie, on Tuesday December 30th. Rosie was born in Middletown, CT July 28th, 1949 to the late Thomas Prue Sr. and Jennie Morello Prue. She leaves behind her beloved husband Theodore "Ted" Tine of Middletown after 55 years of marriage who was...