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Josephine “Jo” (Brignoli) Bighinatti
KENSINGTON - Josephine “Jo” (Brignoli) Bighinatti, 100 passed away peacefully Monday (August 12, 2002), at Andrew House in New Britain, with her loving family by her side. A devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she was the loving wife of the late Leon Bighinatti. Born in Old Forge, PA. she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Assunta Brignoli. Jo grew up in Berlin moving to New York, New Jersey, Hamden, CT and back to Berlin, making her home with her daughters and their husbands. Jo was a member of St. Paul’s Church in Kensington and a loyal auxiliary member of The Legion of Mary for over 30 years. She was also a member of the Berlin Seniors. She was employed at D&L Dept. Store for 15 years before retiring in 1973. Josephine is survived by 2 daughters, Lois Kelliher and her husband Joseph of Southington and Barbara Brochetti and her husband Henry of Kensington, a dear sister Mary Portadin of New York City. She was predeceased by 2 sisters, Emma Roera and Dina Vaccon and by 2 brothers Louis and Raymond Brignoli. Also surviving are 4 grandchildren, Stephen Brochetti and his wife Joyce of Berlin, Linda B. Laviana and her husband Marc of Berlin, Kathleen Kelliher of Plainville and her friend Tom Peichert and James Kelliher and his wife Pamela of North Carolina and 6 great-grandchildren Stephanie and Brittany Brochetti, Tara Jo and Daniel Laviana of all of Berlin, Shawn and Chad Kelliher of North Carolina, as well as several special nieces, nephews and many friends. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Andrew House for the wonderful care given to Josephine. Also special thanks to Fr. Herman, Fr. Marion and Fr. Michael for their spiritual support and kindness during her illness. Funeral Services will be held Friday (August 16, 2002), at 9am at Porter’s Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul’s Church at 10am. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s cemetery in New Britain. Calling hours are Thursday (August 15, 2002) from 6-8pm at Porter’s Funeral Service, 111 Chamberlain Hwy. Kensington, CT. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Paul’s Church, 467 Alling St., Kensington, CT. 06037.
Helen C. (Hodgson) Boynton
WETHERSFIELD – Helen C. (Hodgson) Boynton, 89, of Wethersfield, formerly of East Berlin, widow of Charles W. Boynton after 45 years of marriage, died Monday (March 10, 2003) at Hartford Hospital after a short period of declining health. A native of East Berlin, the daughter of the late Dr. Thomas C. and the late Susie (Penfield) Hodgson, she graduated from Colby Junior College in 1931, had a long professional career highlighted by working as secretary for Canon Jones at Christ Church Cathedral in Hartford for 25 years, and discovering that she was too young to retire at the age of 70, worked at the office of the Rocky Hill Congregational Church, and continued her volunteer work in Wethersfield at Mediplex, First Church of Christ in Wethersfield, and for the literacy program in Hartford. All who knew her were touched by her quiet goodness and her nurturing spirit. She is survived by her four daughters and three sons-in-law, Judith and Harold Reynolds in Florida, Sue Boynton with whom she made her home, Patricia and Stephen Gold in Washington, and Pamela and Jerry Sorrow in Wisconsin, three grandchildren, Lori Troup, Brent Reynolds, and Jennifer Averitt, and two great-grandchildren, Brittany Ann Troup, and Caylie Grace Troup. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her beloved brother, Atty. John P. Hodgson. Her four devoted daughters wish her eternal peace, and thank her for the wonderful memories she has left each of them to personally cherish. Her legacy to them of immeasurable courage and kindness blended with her unique sense of humor will continue to inspire them. She was a woman of few words, but when spoken, her words were laced with love and wisdom. Although she is no longer here, she will be walking with us daily in our hearts. A memorial service will be held at First Church of Christ, Congregational in Wethersfield on a day and at a time to be announced. Burial in Wilcox Cemetery, East Berlin, will be at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make donations to the Memorial Fund of First Church of Christ, Congregational, 250 Main Street, Wethersfield 06109.
Joseph J. Bozek
NEW BRITAIN – Joseph J. Bozek, (90), of 55 Grand Street, died Tuesday morning (December 3, 2002) at New Britain General Hospital. Born in New Britain, the son of the late John and the late Josephine (Patalonka) Bozek, he served in the US Army in the Pacific Theater in WWII, and was the groundskeeper at Pine Valley Golf Course in Southington. He is survived by two sisters and brothers-in-law, Jean and Gaius Mathes of Newington, and Ann and Peter Schiavo of New Britain, a niece, Sandy Driscoll of Berlin, and two nephews, Garry Cwikla of Southington, and Thomas Bozek of New Britain. A graveside service will be held Thursday (December 5, 2002) at 9am in St. Mary Cemetery, New Britain. There are no calling hours. Those who wish may make donations in his memory to the Cardiac Care Unit, New Britain General Hospital, 100 Grand Street, New Britain 06050.
James Albert Carlos
SOUTHINGTON – James Albert Carlos, 79, of Southington, beloved husband of Freda L. (Dale) Carlos, passed away in his sleep on Sunday (May 25, 2003) at Bradley Memorial Hospital after a short battle with cancer. Born in Detroit, Michigan, the son of the late Christos and the late Marie (Schultz) Carlos (Kalageropoulos), he grew up in Mount Clemens, Michigan, served as a sergeant in the US Marine Corps in the Pacific in WWII, was a welder at the General Motors Design Center, and was a metal and stone sculptor. He took great pride in being a Mason and his life membership in Mount Clemens Lodge #6 as well as Clyde North Carolina Lodge #453 where he was a past master, as well as being an honorary member of Sonoma and Pigeon River lodges in North Carolina. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a step-daughter, Margo Thompson of Southington, and a step-son, Bruce Thompson if Florida, a brother and sister-in-law, Wesley and Barbara Carlos in Michigan, and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Saturday (May 31, 2003) at 10am at Mulberry Gardens, 58 Mulberry Street, Southington. Jim asked that his ashes be taken to Michigan, and to the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 121 Pleasant Street, Southington 06489, Clyde Central Methodist Church, 410 Charles Street, Clyde, North Carolina 28721, or Clyde Lodge, Clyde, North Carolina.
James Catalano
KENSINGTON – James Catalano, 50, of Robindale Drive, loving husband of Lucia (DeVivo) Catalano for twenty-six years, died Saturday night (September 14, 2002) at New Britain General Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He approached his illness the way he lived his life, working hard to defy the odds and reality of his disease to the end. Born in Abbateggio, Italy, the son of Orazio and Carmela (DiPierdomenico) Catalano of Kensington, he received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut, and his Master’s degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and was employed at Hamilton Sundstrand since 1975. He was a member of St. Paul’s Church, the Boy Scouts of America where he was an Eagle Scout and troop leader, and the University of Connecticut Alumni Association. In addition to his wife and his parents, he is survived by a daughter, Cristina Catalano, and a son, Jay Catalano, both of Kensington, a sister and a brother-in-law, Anna and Wayne Cheeseman of East Hampton, two brothers and one sister-in-law, Paul and Janice Catalano of Kensington, and Frank Catalano of Cromwell, his mother-in-law, Josephine DeVivo of Kensington, two sisters-in-law, Amelia Quatrucci and Angela Crescenza, both of Anzio, Italy, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews in Connecticut and Italy. Funeral services will be Wednesday (September 18, 2002) at 9am from Porter's Funeral Home, 111 Chamberlain Hwy. in Kensington, followed by a Funeral Liturgy at 10am at St. Paul's Church on Alling Street. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, New Britain. Friends and relatives are invited to call at the funeral home on Tuesday (September 17, 2002) from 5-9pm. Those who wish may make donations in his memory to Cub Scout Pack 41, 14 Robbins Road, Kensington 06037, or to the George Bray Cancer Center, New Britain General Hospital, P.O. Box 100, New Britain 06050-9923.
Raymond E. Cummings Sr.
AVON - Raymond E. Cummings Sr., 83, of Avon for the past 26 years, beloved husband of Janet (Magee) Cummings for 64 years, passed from this life on Wednesday (February 26, 2003). Born in Waterbury, the son of Leon and Luella (Ruggles) Cummings, Raymond was a proud US Navy and WWII veteran, and was employed at Burritt Mutual Savings Bank in New Britain from 1953 until 1984, where he held the position as president from 1969 until 1980, and chief executive officer from 1980 until 1984. His love for animals led him to be one of the founders of a local chapter of the Connecticut Humane Society and he was a past-president of the this Chapter. He was a director of New Britain General Hospital for 33 years and chairman of this board for 3 years, a former president of the Heart Association of New Britain, a volunteer firefighter, and was a member of the Boys' Club of New Britain, a member of the Shuttle Meadow Country Club and the Round Table. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Raymond E. Cummings Jr. and his wife Diane of Higganum, a daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Lindsey Hansen of Southington, three grandchildren, Lindsey Hansen II, Kristen Kelly, and Ashleigh Cummings, a great-grandson, Kole Kelly, and several nieces and nephews. Private funeral services and committal services will held be at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of memorial donations to the Alzheimer's Association, Northern Connecticut Chapter, 443 Franklin Avenue, Hartford 06114-2517.
William Edward Dorin
William Edward Dorin, 89, of 1022 Worthington Ridge, Berlin, husband of Betty-Lou (Troup) Dorin for 59 years, died Monday afternoon (October 28, 2002) at New Britain General Hospital after a valiant battle with a massive stroke that he suffered early in September. Born in Meriden, the son of the late Peter and the late Anna Dorin, he graduated from Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, in 1940, where he met Betty-Lou, and was an electrical mechanical engineer at Pratt and Whitney Division of United Technologies in East Hartford for thirty-nine years where he worked on jet propulsion when it was in it’s early stages, and he traveled world-wide as a trouble-shooter for the company. He was a member of St. Paul’s Church, and, until his illness, had not missed Mass any more than once a year in his entire lifetime, was a faithful member of the Kiwanis Club, and enjoyed selling Christmas trees on their lot, helping with the Fishing Derby for handicapped children, and the distribution of small trees to school children in the Spring, and a dedicated member of the Republican Party. He and his wife were recently presented a brass plaque by the Republican Town Committee in appreciation of over a century of combined dedicated service to the Party and the Town of Berlin. Truly a “handy man” who could fix anything, he was a fine cabinet maker, and turned out beautiful furniture that he copied from antiques. He completely renovated his large colonial house in the Historic District, and was awarded a plaque from the Berlin Historic District Commission, “In recognition of the care, craftsmanship, respect for period detail, and aesthetics demonstrated in preservation of the home at 1022 Worthington Ridge”. This was particularly gratifying to him because he had served as chairman of The Commission. Bill and Betty-Lou volunteered at New Britain General Hospital for the past eleven years, and he counts the staff and workers there among his many friends. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Mark Dorin of Alexandria, Virginia, twin grandsons, Erik and Christopher Dorin, both working in Boston, a third grandson, Andrew Dorin, studying in Barcelona, Spain, two sisters, Mrs. John McNulty of Newington, and Mrs. Henry Dean of Naugatuck, a brother, Father Robert Dorin, S.J., his loyal dog, Denny, and numerous nieces and nephews. A devoted family man, very enthusiastic about his son and grandsons’ accomplishments, he was a kind, generous, and helpful man whose death revives wonderful memories among family and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday (Novenber 2, 2002) at 10am at St. Paul’s Church on Alling Street in Kensington. Burial will follow in Maple Cemetery, Berlin, after which there will be a reception at Berlin Congregational Church on Worthington Ridge. Friends and relatives are invited to call at Porter’s Funeral Home, 111 Chamberlain Highway, Kensington, on Friday (November 1, 2002) from 5-8pm. In lieu of flowers, those who wish can make donations in his memory to New Britain General Hospital, 100 Grand Street, New Britain 06050.
