Raymond J. Prey, 89, of Kensington passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019. Born July 18, 1930 in New Britain, he was a son of the late Louis J. and Mary (Padelli) Prey. Ray was a graduate of New Britain High School (1949) and a talented basketball player.  He was a member of the 1948-49 high school team that won the state championship and was one of two players chosen to be placed on the All-New England team.  He worked at Stanley Tools as a purchasing agent for many years...

The presence of Barbara Mary Hart, 94, a lifelong resident of New Britain, was requested in Heaven on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. She graciously and peacefully accepted. She was born to Thomas Hart and Josephine (Snyder) Hart on February 4, 1925. She was the last surviving member of her siblings who included Josephine (Makuch), Irene (Nadolny), William, Thomas and Robert. Theirs was a family of solid work ethic, strong moral values, good humor, service to country and causes with a deep...

Rita J. Kropf, of Kensington, wife of Joseph Kropf, Sr., passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019.  Born in New Britain on January 11, 1938, a daughter of the late Raymond and Rose (Paretta) DiVicino, Rita worked as a dental hygienist for more than 40 years, in Berlin, New Britain, Meriden and West Hartford.  She was a parishioner of St. Paul Church in Kensington. Beside her husband, Rita is survived by a son:  Joseph and his wife, Kim, 2 daughters:  Lynn Lovell and her...

Jane Waterschoot (Beebe), lifelong resident of Berlin, passed away at the age of 64, early on the morning of September 11, 2019 due to complications regarding a recent illness. Jane was an active member of Berlin Congregational Church supporting many of the church’s missions and outreach programs.  She enjoyed assisting the homeless through the church’s Family Promise ministry.  Jane also staffed the church’s fundraising booth at the Berlin Fair as well as...

Laurie Mengual Menard, 57, of Berlin, died peacefully Aug. 27, 2019 at Apple Rehab in Cromwell. She was born in New Britain on April 12, 1962 to Fernando and Mary Mengual. Laurie graduated from Berlin High School in 1980 and Middlesex Community College in 1982. She enjoyed spending time at the beach with her family, taking long walks with her father, and cuddling with her beloved cat, Molly.  Laurie is survived by her...

David W. Colite, Sr., 74, of Kensington, husband of Lawrie A. (Petuskis) Colite, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019.  Born in Meriden, a son of the late William R. and Helen (Swienton) Colite, David was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force stationed at the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base in South Carolina, where he was a member of the honor guard.  While in the military, David traveled extensively. David was employed as an electrician by Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in Southington and...

Christopher 51, passed away on August 3rd, 2019.  A Mass of Christian Burial for Christopher, was held on August 7, 2019 at St. Paul Church, 485 Alling Street, Kensington.  Burial followed in Sacred Heart Cemetery New Britain,. The service and Burial was private. 

Joseph J. Briganti, widower of Gilmay (Michaud) Briganti, passed away June 22, 2019. A Kensington resident since 1956, he was born in New Britain on Feb. 28, 1922. He was the son of Paul and Grace (Cimino) Briganti, and attended New Britain public schools. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy Oct. of 1942 and was assigned to the USS Makin Island aircraft carrier CVE 93. He did duty in the South Pacific and earned 5 battle stars, being honorably discharged in 1946. He married Gilmay Michaud in 1952....

Fernando (Fred) Mengual, 88, of Berlin, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, with his beloved wife Mary (Ballester) and loving family and at his side. He was born Jan. 14, 1931 in Avon to Juan B. and Rosario (Sastre) Mengual. Fred proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean War and was employed as a machinist at Goss & De Leeuw Machine Co. in Kensington until his retirement. He enjoyed spending time at the beach with his family and cherished dogs,...