All Obituaries

WALLINGFORD - Thomas G. Flynn, 72 of Wallingford, CT, beloved husband of Eileen (Campion) Flynn, passed away peacefully at home on September 16, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born June 14, 1947 to the late Olympia and Thomas Flynn of New York. He was a plant manager and accountant prior to his retirement. He enjoyed reading, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. A strong man of faith, Tom was active member of the Church of the Resurrection parish where he served...

Louis "Red" Tanch, 77, of Wallingford was called to his eternal resting place on September 8, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Lillian Romero Tanch. He entered this world on March 16, 1942, in New Haven, CT, born to Helen and Louis Tanch. He is survived by his sister, Eleanor LeTourneau, brother-in-law James Snedeker and brother-in-law Mario Romero and his wife Rosie all of Wallingford and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews that he treated like his own children....

WALLINGFORD - Virginia P. Austin, 94, departed this life on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at the Regency House of Wallingford. She was the beloved wife of the late Vincent P. Austin. Born in West Haven, CT on November 17, 1924, she was a daughter to the late Sanford and Elsie (Paul) Price. In her early years, Virginia grew up in Bethany and met her husband at a very young age. She and Vincent moved to Wallingford in the mid 1950's and began their family. Throughout her life in...

WALLINGFORD - Joyce Ann (Kovi) Bessonett, 78, departed this life on September 1, 2019 at Midstate Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony J. Cascio who recently passed less than a year ago. Joyce was born on May 4, 1941 in her family home in Wallingford, to the late Charles and Lucille (Fuller) Kovi. In her early years, Joyce was a homemaker and raised her two children. Some years later, Joyce worked for Pratt & Whitney as a turbine...

WALLINGFORD - Angela M. Pisarz, 94, former longtime resident of Grove Street, Yalesville, departed this life on August 30, 2019 at her daughter's home in Golden, CO. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward Pisarz. Angie was born in Waterbury on January 30, 1925 to the late Luigi and Rosina (Milano) Giannelli. Prior to retirement, she was a secretary in the Emergency Room of the former Veterans Memorial Medical Center. She was a founding member of Our Lady of Fatima Church and had...

Meriden - Annamaria Carlino, 78, of Meriden, beloved wife of Rocco Carlino, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Annamaria was born in Grotteria, a small village in Calabria, Italy and was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Annunziata Agostino. She came to the United States in 1964 with her husband and first baby. Married for nearly 57 years, Annamaria and Rocco built a wonderful life for themselves and their family. A devoted wife,...

WALLINGFORD - Barbara Rogers, 90, formerly of Plainville, died on August 28, 2019 at the Masonicare Health Center. She was wife of the late Gordon Rogers. She was born in Meriden on March 6,1929 to the late Francis D. Lawrence and Lillian Foiren. She was a member of the First Congregational Church of Plainville and was a past worthy matron of Frederica Chapter #110 O.E.S. in Plainville, and was a past president of the Sphinx Ladies Club of Newington. She was predeceased by her brother...

MERIDEN - Susan Braccidiferro, of Meriden, CT departed this life suddenly on August 22, 2019. She was the beloved wife of Richard C. Braccidiferro. Susan was born in New Haven, CT on December 24, 1961 to the late James and Gail Purtell. A kind and joyous soul, she dedicated her life to helping people. She always thought of others first and was quick to lend a hand or a shoulder to cry on for anybody in need. Her selflessness and love of life are a few of the many reasons she will be dearly...

WALLINGFORD - Kenneth E. Duncan, 96, of 3229 Ashlar Village, formerly of Farms Village Rd, West Simsbury died on August 19, 2019 at Midstate Medical Center in Meriden. He was the loving husband of the late Ruth E. Duncan. Ken was born in New Britain, October 9,1922, a son of the late George A.R. and Alice Cutting Duncan. He was a proud World War II veteran serving with the Merchant Marines in the Atlantic and Pacific. Mr. Duncan was a resident of West Simsbury for 47 years until moving to...

SOUTHINGTON - Paul Lehr, 91, born on September 29, 1927, died on August 16, 2019. Originally from Brooklyn, NY, he resided in Wallingford for 50 years and then moved to Southington. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, June Lehr. He was predeceased by his daughter Christine Wiggers and granddaughter Jennifer Woods and niece Carolann Levassuer. He leaves his loving children and their spouses; Paul and Ann Lehr, Carl and Lisa Lehr, Mark Lehr, and Janine and John Hey. His pride in his...