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Claire Berglund
April 3, 1923 - May 12, 2013
WOLCOTT - Mrs. Claire (Gallagher) Berglund, 90, went to the Lord on Sunday, May 12, 2013. She was the devoted wife for 54 years of the late William A. Berglund.
Born on April 3, 1923 in Luzern County, Foster Township, PA, she was the daughter of the late Neal and Mary Gallagher. Claire was a cadet Nurse during WWII and graduated from Jersey City Medical Center as a registered nurse. She worked as an operating room nurse at Jersey City Medical Center. After the war, she traveled to Hawaii and worked at Queens Hospital in Honolulu. She later worked at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, Providence Hospital in Washington DC and New York Ear and Eye Infirmary in New York. She was a volunteer nurse when the family lived in Goluk, Turkey while her husband William was there on naval duty.
Claire was the first President of the Fleet Reserve Wives Branch 67 in Washington DC, a member of the Connecticut Trials Council of Girl Scouts as a former Leader and Service Unit Chairman. She was an active member at Zion Lutheran Church in Waterbury, CT as a Sunday School Teacher, member of WELCA, the Altar Guild and Outreach Committee. She resided in Wolcott for 48 years.
She is survived by her six children, Celeste Rich and her husband Ned of Westborough, MA, Peter Berglund and his wife Paula of Norwich, CT, Christine and her husband Dr. Kevin Wolter of Mystic, CT, John Berglund and his wife Patty of Vernon, CT, Joe Berglund and his wife Kim, Nancy and her husband Jim Cosgrove all of Wolcott, her 13 grandchildren, Erin Daniels, Lindsey Burke, Sarah and KT Rich, Jason, Joey, Brian, Rachel, Kara, Sean, and Ryan Berglund, Tom and Claire Cosgrove, five great grandchildren, Emily, Justin and Matthew Daniels, Kaelyn and Corbin Burke, and several generations of nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband William, she was predeceased by her brothers Neal Jr. and Jimmy Gallagher and her sisters Mary O’Neil, Loretta Spahn and Kathryn Gallagher.
Claire’s family would like to thank the caring and compassionate staff of the Alzheimer’s Resource Center of Plantsville, CT.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday 11 AM at the Zion Lutheran Church 1555 Hamilton Ave. in Waterbury. Everyone is asked to meet directly at the church. Claire will be laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery next to her husband at a later date. Calling hours are Wednesday from 5 to 8 PM at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home 690 Woodtick Rd. in Wolcott. Visit www.dellavecchiafh.com for online condolences and directions.
Vincent Borrelli
February 19, 1935 - May 16, 2013
Vincent Borrelli, 78, of Southington passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Doris (Nelson) Borrelli for over 55 years.
Born February 19, 1935 in New York City, son of the late Joseph and Antoinette (Bellissimo) Borrelli. He was a veteran of the US Army. Vincent retired from United Technologies Corp., Southington with over 25 years of service. He was a parishioner of St. Thomas Church and was an avid player of computer poker. He was a dedicated father and husband. He enjoyed vacationing with his wife, exercising at the YMCA, and spending time with his friends at McDonalds.
In addition to his wife he leaves his children, Lori and husband Pete Cammuso of Southington, Sue and husband Bob King of Boxford, MA and Joseph Borrelli and wife Laura of Forestville, along with eight grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank the nurses of VNA Healthcare for their loving care in his final days.
The funeral will be held on Monday, May 20, 2013, 9:15 am from the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington to St. Thomas Church, 99 Bristol St., Southington for a 10 am Mass. Burial will be in St. Thomas Cemetery. Calling hours will be Sunday from 3-6 pm.
Craig Finn Sr.
March 19, 1948 - May 27, 2013
Craig Finn Sr., 65, of Wallingford, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 27, 2013. He was the life partner of Kathleen (Pender) Korab for 28 years.
He was born on March 19, 1948 in New Haven the son of the late Harold Finn Sr. and Lily (Bell) Finn. Prior to his retirement he was employed by SNET for over 30 years. Craig was an avid UCONN and NY Giants sports fan. He enjoyed going out for breakfast, the outdoors including golf and gardening but his greatest joy was spending time with his family and life partner Kathleen.
In addition to Kathleen he is survived by his children, Janet (Finn) Latella and her husband Peter of East Haven, Amy Finn and fiancée Homar Vazquez of Middletown, Craig Finn Jr. of New Britain and Kyla and husband Thomas Satkowski of Berlin, 2 stepsons Jamieson and Jarred Korab, 7 grandchildren, Michael, Angelina, Kyle, Xavier, Julianna, Alyssa, and Thomas Jr. He also leaves a sister Claudia Bobeck and husband Jeffrey of Northford, a brother Harold Finn Jr. and Martha Salonen of Shutesbury, MA and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and close friends.
A service of celebration and remembrance will be held on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St. Southington, Calling hours will be Thursday from 4-7 p.m.
Christine Lamarre
June 27, 1925 - May 16, 2013
Christine (Tardie) Lamarre, 87, of Plantsville section of Southington, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Midstate Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Armand Lamarre.
Born in Eagle Lake, ME, the daughter of the late Eloi and Mamie (Albert) Tardie. She was a resident of Southington since 1957. Prior to her retirement she was employed by the former Allied Control of Southington. She was a parishioner of St. Aloysius Church.
Christine is survived by 5 sons, Roland and wife June, Nelson and wife Rebecca of Southington, Clayton and Kenneth of Plantsville, Lyman of Berlin, a daughter Brenda of Plantsville. She also leaves 2 sisters, Delores Tardie of Caribou, ME and Albertine Nadeau of Sherrill, NY, 7 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by 4 sons, Lester, Raynold, Leland, and Brandon, 2 sisters, Ernestine Lemieux and Gail Tardie, 4 brothers Alvin “Junior”, Albert, Elmer and Wilmer Tardie.
Her funeral will be held on Monday at 10:15 a.m. from the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St. to St. Aloysius Church at 11 a.m. Burial will be at St. Thomas Cemetery. Calling hours will be on Sunday from 3-6 p.m.
Donations may be made in her memory to Mulberry Gardens Adult Day Care Program, 58 Mulberry St. Plantsville, CT 06479
Edward Allen Rascati
May 28, 1937 - May 16, 2013
Edward Allen Rascati, 75, husband of Cynthia (Lanza) Rascati, passed away peacefully Thursday, May, 16th 2013 at The Summit at Plantsville, following a long illness. He was the son of the late Carolyn (Giradi) Rascati and Alexander Rascati.
Ed was born in Jamaica NY on May 28th, 1937. After leaving High School, he joined the U.S. Navy. Following his stint with the Navy, Ed settled in New Haven and married
his wife of 42 years, Cynthia Lanza. Ed and Cindy eventually moved to North Haven CT to raise their daughter Stacey. Ed was employed for many years at Humphrey Chemical in North Haven; retiring in 1997. Ed enjoyed fishing, bowling, attending wrestling events, cheering for the Yankees and playing cards with friends.
He will be remembered for his kindness to everyone and his infectious smile will not be forgotten. For the past 12 years, Ed lived in Southington with his daughter’s family and then at The Summit at Plantsville. Ed leaves behind his devoted wife, the love of his life, of 42 years, Cynthia; his daughter Stacey and her husband Wayne McCarthy; his 3 grandchildren, Rebecca, Kylie and Connor McCarthy. Ed is also survived by his sisters; Bernadette Higgins and her husband Steve of Ocala, FL Alexis Carol of Chester, CT, Karen Hamilton of Hingham, MA, and his brother Salvatore of San Rafael, CA. He is also survived by his nephews, Shawn Higgins of East Hartland CT, Todd Higgins of Clinton, CT, Stephen Sidorak of New Britain CT and nieces Alyssa Wood of Chester CT and Kristen Sidorak of Portland OR. The family would like to thank the staff and volunteers at The Summit at Plantsville for their loving and compassionate care for the past 8 years.
Visitation will be on Monday from 4-6pm at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home 211 North Main St. Services will be held at 6 pm. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.
Michele Marcuccio
August 25, 1937 - May 17, 2013
Michele Marcuccio, 75, of Southington, passed away on Friday May 17, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Iolanda; 3 sons Pietro, Pasqualino and Maurizio all of Southington; and other family. Calling hours will be on Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home 211 N. Main St. in Southington. Graveside services will be held on Friday at 11 AM at South End Cemetery on South End Rd. Southington, followed by a gathering of family and friends.
JoAnn Charette
December 26, 1937 - April 7, 2011
Southington - Jo Ann (Marotto) Charette, 73, of Palm City, FL formerly of Southington, passed away April 7, 2011 after a brief illness. She was born in Southington on Dec. 26, 1937, the daughter of the late James and Anna (Polumbo) Marotto. Jo Ann was the beloved wife of Harold Charette of 53 years. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend and was devoted to her family. Jo Ann is a graduate of Southington High School class of 1955. She later earned her Master’s Degree in Business Education from Central Connecticut State University in 1973 where she graduated with honors in the Delta Pi Epsilon Honor Society. Jo Ann taught for many years at Plainville High School and later in her career also taught at Briarwood College and The Sawyer School of Business until her retirement in 1999. Jo Ann enjoyed boating with her husband and family for many years where she traveled to varied places and made many special life-long friends. Following her retirement, she and her husband moved to Palm City, FL where she had many friends and enjoyed her favorite hobbies. Jo Ann loved playing Mah Jong, Canasta, going on cruises and traveling with her husband, going to the theater, playing on her computer and spending time with her family and friends.
She leaves her adoring husband Harold of Palm City, FL and her children Jeff Charette and his wife Candy of Hooksett, NH; Gail (Charette) Kirstein and her husband Harold of Avon and Scott Charette and his wife Michele of Flanders, NJ; her sister Rita (Marotto) Bartlett; her sister-in-law Gloria (Charette) Cyr and her husband Leonard and brother-in-law Albert Charette and his wife Phyllis all of Southington and her cherished grandchildren Joseph Paradis, Carolyn Charette, Ashli Charette and Rachel Charette and many cousins, nieces and nephews. She also leaves her precious dog and loyal companion, Mindi.
Jo Ann was thankful to everyone for their loving support during her illness. She touched many lives and will be missed by all who knew her.
The Funeral will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2011 from the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St. to St. Thomas Church for a Mass at 10 a.m. Burial will be at St. Thomas Cemetery. Calling hours will be on Friday from 4-8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2080 Silas Deane Highway, 2nd Floor, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Mary Gianatti
July 2, 1918 - November 30, 2009
Southington - Mary (Scorpio) Gianatti, 91, died peacefully November 30, 2009, at the Southington Care Center. She was the wife of the late John Gianatti Sr.
Born July 2, 1918 in Plantsville, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Filomena (Iannucci) Scorpio.
A lifelong resident of the Southington area, she attended Plantsville School and graduated from Lincoln Lewis High School, Southington in 1936. She worked at Stanley Works, Plantsville division until her retirement 29 years ago. She was a member of St. Thomas Church, The Calendar House, and YMCA Seniors. She enjoyed traveling with her husband John every winter to Florida upon retirement along with many senior citizen trips before and after his passing. She also took many trips traveling with her daughter Marion and son-in-law Victor and loved the casino-bingo trips with her granddaughter Marla.
She loved to cook making many different meals for her family and friends before her illness. She was also an avid bingo player and loved animals, especially cats.
Mary had a kind heart, her home was open to many friends and family at all times throughout the years but especially on holidays. Along her compassion, kindness and generosity she was blessed with a great sense of humor and many quirky sayings.
She leaves behind her daughter Marion (Gianatti-Genova)Wasilauskas and husband, Victor P. Wasilauskas M.D of Watertown; her son, John Gianatti Jr., and wife Karen, of Meriden; her grandchildren, Peter Genova III of Plantsville, Marla Genova of Bristol, Brian and Daniel Gianatti of Meriden; a sister, Amelia Gioia of Southington, and a brother Anthony Scorpio and his wife Avis of Plantsville. She also leaves behind her two favorite nephews, Alfred and Thomas Gioia of Southington, and a special niece, Anita Thomas and her husband John of Port Orchard, Washington, plus several other nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her favorite cat Max.
She was predeceased by a brother, Peter Scorpio of Meriden.
The family would like to thank Dr. Joesph Babiarz and the staff at Southington Care Center for their compassion and care of their loved one for the past year of her life following residing with her daughter and son-in law from the onset of her illness in the summer of 2006.
The funeral will be held on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009 at 9:45 a.m. from the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington to St. Thomas Church for a mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery. Calling hours will be on Friday from 4 – 7 p.m.
Gary G. Sweezey Jr.
May 22, 1976 - October 8, 2013
Gary G. Sweezey Jr., age 37, of Southington passed away on October 8, 2013 at his home. He was born on May 22, 1976 in New Britain son of Gary and Donna (Surette) Sweezey of Southington. He was currently employed by Thurston Foods Inc. where he was well respected and admired.
Gary graduated from Southington High School in 1994 where he played football and baseball and he attended Norwalk Community College. Gary was proud to have played minor league baseball for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Great Falls, Montana. A Southington resident for most of his life, Gary enjoyed spending time with his friends, riding his Harley, and traveling to VT. He was also a sportsman who loved fishing, baseball and was a fan of the Bruins, Red Sox, and Patriots.
Besides his parents, he is survived by his sisters Kerry Sweezey Albano of Virginia Beach, VA, Karen Sweezey Pliego of Plantsville, three nieces Kali, Jami and Leah Pliego, a nephew Jack Albano, his two grandmothers Lillian Surette of Malden, MA, Bernice Travia of Bristol, his cousin and dear friends John Dudac and his wife Cindy of Southington as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Calling hours will be held on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home 211 N. Main St. Southington. Other services are private and at the convenience of the family.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society 705 North Mountain Rd. Suite G 102 Newington, CT 06111.
Christine Purpura
October 18, 1973 - August 14, 2010
Southington - Christine Purpura, 36, of 129 Walkley Dr. tragically passed away Saturday, August 14, 2010. She was the wife of Steven Appelstein.
Born October 18, 1973 in Buffalo, NY, she was the beloved daughter of Peter and Nancy (Durkin) Purpura of Southington.
Christine was a Southington High School graduate, Class of 1991 and had attended Central CT University. She loved ballet, yoga, painting and above all cherished her 6 year old daughter, Sarah Purpura.
Besides her beloved daughter and parents, she is survived by her loving brother Jeffrey Purpura and his wife Kristi-Lyn of Southington and her precious nephews, Gabe and Matty Purpura.
The funeral will be held Wednesday 11:30 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, N. Main St. Southington.
