William “Bill” Francis Celello Sr., 90,  died peacefully in his Northridge, California (CA) home on September 19, 2016, surrounded by his caring family.  In 1961, Bill was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), which manifested, causing a variety of health issues throughout his 57 1/2 years of marriage to Barbara (Gillette) Celello, his wife and caregiver.

They met working at NBC-TV, Barbara in Burbank; Bill in Hollywood, prior to the Company moving entirely to Burbank, closing the Hollywood Studios.  Barbara was an executive secretary to Bill’s two bosses.

They were wed on May 2, 1959 at St. Jane Frances de Chantel Roman Catholic (RC) Church in North Hollywood, CA, and continue(d) to practice their faith at Our Lady of Peace; then, Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church in Northridge, CA.

Bill was born in Southington, Connecticut (CT) on August 24, 1926, son of Victoria Ferrucci Celello, also born in Southington, and Nicholas Celello, who was born in Amarosi, Italy.  Nicholas migrated to the United States with his parents when he was 14 years of age (circa).

Bill and Barbara would bear three children, William Francis Celello, Jr. (1960);  John Joseph Celello (1961); and Gina Marie (Celello) Hofstatter (1964).  All three children and their families reside in the San FernandoValley, within close distance of their parents.

Before moving to California in 1955 to continue work as a television engineer at NBC-TV in Hollywood, Bill served as a Signalman in the United States Navy.  In New Haven, CT, he was a TV engineer at the local NBC-TV Station, Channel 8.   He had attended the University of Connecticut, and post Navy, DeVry Technical Institute in Chicago, IL.  From 1963 to 1977, he worked at ABC-TV in Los Angeles.

Though wheelchair confined at the time, he specialized in video and audio work. In 2006, Bill’s two lifelong friends, Walter J. Cook and Professor Joseph Mucci, both of Southington, CT, classmates of Bill at Lewis High School, flew out to surprise him for his 80th birthday celebration.  The “Triumvirate” all celebrated their 90th birthdays in 2016.

Bill’s brother, Joseph Celello, died in 2008.  His sister, Virginia Celello Wallace currently lives in Thousand Oaks, California.   He was often visited by his grandchildren, Sierra Hofstatter, Nick Hofstatter, Jona K.Sterrmann-Celello, David Abergel, Sarah Abergel, Kristin Abergel Wolf, great-grandchildren, Tensley and Tealan Wolf, plus, nieces, nephews and countless  friends, many of whom were classmates of his children, who now have their own families.

In spite of being a wheelchair-confined paraplegic for more than 50 years, bedridden for the last four years of his life, Bill’s positive outlook made him an heroic inspiration and role model for those who knew him.  He was, and always will be, loved.

Emily Marie McCloud, 22, of Southington passed away on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016.

She was born on July 17, 1994 in Danbury the daughter of Samuel McCloud Sr. of Whitesboro, NY and Jamie (Carrozza) McCloud of VA. Emily graduated in 2012 from Proctor High School. She worked as a CNA. Emily loved music, movies and basketball.

In addition to her parents she is survived by two brothers Jeffrey McCloud and Samuel McCloud Jr. both of NY; her paternal grandparents Jeffrey and Bonnie McCloud of Lisbon, NH; her maternal grandmother Judy Hanon of VA. Emily also leaves her godparents, Vincent Vadla and Helen Edwards and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was predeceased by her maternal grandfather Mark Carrozza.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 11 am at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours.  Donations may be made in her memory to: Wolcott Crossroads, PO Box 6001 Wolcott, CT 06716.

For online condolences and directions please visit www.dellavecchiafh.com

Robert H. Lenois Sr., 85, of Southington, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at home with his family at his side. He was the beloved husband of Marjorie Bagdis Lenois.

Robert was born in Springfield, MA on November 28, 1930 son of the late Harold and Olive (Peeler) Lenois. He served in the US Army during the Korean War and was a member of St. Dominic Church. Prior to his retirement Bob was a manager for Bedding Barn.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, James Lenois and wife Pamela of Plainville, Patricia Ianniello and husband Robert of Southington, and John Lenois and wife Kimberly of Plainville, 11 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, a sister Loretta Lenois of New Britain, his longtime friend David Meigs and wife Marilyn of Berlin, along with several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his first wife Beatrice Lenois, a son Robert H. Lenois Jr., and a sister Elizabeth Lenois.

The Funeral will be held at 9 am on Monday, October 3, 2016 directly at St. Dominic Church, 1050 Flanders Road, Southington. Calling hours are Sunday from 4-6 pm at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, New Britain at the convenience of the family.

In Bob’s memory; donations may be made to: St. Dominic Church, 1050 Flanders Road, Southington, 06489.

For directions and online condolences visit www.dellavecchiafh.com

Marion Emily (Williams) Klein, 100, formerly of Bristol, passed away at Masonicare in Wallingford on August 31, 2016. She is now reunited with her loving husband, Raymond Klein.

Marion was born on August 27, 1916 in Dormansville, New York daughter to the late Alfred and Pauline (Bradner) Williams. She grew up in New York and worked as a clerk for the State of New York. She was a communicant of the Church of Saint Matthew in Forestville for many years.

Marion is survived by her daughter, Pauline Marietta and her husband, Richard, of Southington; her granddaughters, Monica Marietta, of Southington and Meredith Eisenberg and her husband, Todd, of Colchester; her grandson, Michael Marietta and his wife, Jennifer, of Wallingford; and four great- grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial in celebration of Marion’s life will be held on Saturday, September 3 at 10:30 AM at the Church of Saint Matthew, 120 Church Avenue, Forestville. Calling hours will be held a half hour prior to the service beginning at 10 AM. Friends and family are asked to meet directly at the church. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Bailey Funeral Home, 48 Broad Street, Plainville is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Michael “Duffy” Kulmatiski, 91, of Windham, CT, passed away on Sept.24, 2016 at Hartford Hospital, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was the husband of the late Lottie (Lagoss) Kulmatiski.

Michael was born on Sept. 28, 1924 in Korn Krest, PA, the son of the late Michael and Mary Kulmatiski. He was one of 11 children.

At the age of 18, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force and served in WWII in the Central Europe Air Offensive.  Shortly after he enlisted, his bomber was shot down over France while on a mission.  He was captured and held for 18 months as a POW at Stalag XVII in Krems, Austria, the largest Nazi POW camp in Europe. In 1945, he re-enlisted and served during the post-war occupation of Japan.  He was awarded 2 Bronze Stars and a number of other commendations for his service.

Following his military service, Michael and his family moved to CT, where Michael became a skilled machinist and worked for several companies before opening his own business in Milldale, CT.   In retirement, he moved to Windham to be near his family.  Michael was a parishioner of St. Mary’s Church in Willimantic, CT and a member of the VFW, and the Disabled American Veterans.

Michael was a caring, generous and fun-loving soul who loved and cherished his immediate and large, extended family, and enjoyed nothing more than spending time with them.

He is survived by his daughters, Margaret Sperry and her husband, Brad, of Wilbraham, MA., and Michalene Bedard and her husband, Robert, of Windham; his grandchildren, Dr. Brooke Sperry and her husband, Adrian Symonds, of London, England, Justin Bedard and his wife, Liz, of Rockville, MD, and Nathan Bedard and his wife, Ann, of Ellington, CT; and his great grandchildren, Joseph and Carol Bedard.  He also leaves his beloved brother Theodore Kulmatiski of Wilkes-Barre, PA, beloved brother-in-law and best friend, Alfred Lagoss of Bristol, CT, many nieces, nephews and other extended family members, and his loving Labrador Retriever companion, Winston. He was predeceased by 6 brothers and 3 sisters.

On. Sept. 28, 2016, a Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Aloysius Church in Plantsville, CT.  Burial with Military honors followed at St. Thomas Cemetery in Southington, CT.  Arrangements were handled by DellaVecchia Funeral Home of Southington, CT.

Memorial donations may be made to Hero Dogs, a charity which provides service dogs to Veterans, www.hero-dogs.org, or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Gerald “Jerry” Ciccio, 72, of Southington, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Joyce (Chiarizio-Bironi) Ciccio.

He was born in Bristol, CT on December 28, 1943 son of the late James and Ann (Budney) Ciccio. Prior to his retirement, Jerry was the head of maintenance for the Hospital of Central CT New Britain Campus.

Jerry was a fan of the Boston Red Sox, Green Bay Packers and the Southington High Football.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Sheri Sirois and husband Steven of Plantsville, 2 loving grandchildren Carissa and Steven Sirois who were his buddies, 2 brothers Ralph Ciccio of SC and Jim Ciccio of Bristol, numerous sister –in-laws and brother -in-laws  along with several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a sister Carol Mikulak.

The Funeral will be held at 9:15 am on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 for a 10 am Mass at St. Aloysius Church, 254 Burritt St., Southington. Burial will be at the Immaculate Conception Cemetery. Calling hours are Tuesday from 5-7 pm at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington.  The Family would like to thank Dr.Peter Byeff and the staff of HCC New Britain Campus floor C5, along with his favorite nurse Joann, for all their dedication and support to Jerry and his family.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Southington Athletic Dept.: Football Team, Southington High School, 720 Pleasant St., Southington, CT 06489.

For directions and online condolences visit www.dellavecchiafh.com

Luella E. McKay, 87, of Southington, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at The Summit at Plantsville. She had been the loving wife of the late Thomas McKay.

Born Oct. 14, 1928 in Plattsburg, NY to the late Hilburn and Irene (Laferrier) Williams, she had been a longtime Southington resident.

Luella is survived by her three children: Thomas McKay of Plainville, John Mckay of Groton and Elizabeth Rousseau of Wolcott. She also leaves behind her brother Wesley Williams of Wolcott, her sister Patricia McCallister of Plattsburg, NY, 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her daughter Cathy Zarbo.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Luella’s memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Resource Center of Connecticut, 1261 S. Main St, Plantsville, CT 06479.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday October 1, 2016 at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville. Burial will follow in South End Cemetery, Southington. Calling hours will be held before the service from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the funeral home. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.

Kenneth G. Burse, 67, of Southington, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, September 28, 2016.

Born July 20, 1949 in Ridgewood, NJ to the late William and Violet (Breckenridge) Burse, he had been a longtime Southington resident.

Ken graduated from Bethany College in West Virginia class of 1971; he worked for many years as a Sales Rep. for Nicholas J. Bouras. He was a Member of the Masonic Lodge Friendship #33 where he served as the past Master and was a life member of Sphinx Temple Shriners where he was past Chief and Chaplin of Funster Clown Unit and was a member of the Scottish Rite.

Ken is survived by two children: his son Bryson Burse and his girlfriend Marlo Lagosz of Southington and his daughter Becca Giulini and her husband Tim of Mystic. He also leaves behind his 5 grandchildren: Brody and Adalynn Burse; Tyler Caron and Maggie and Katie Giulini.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Ken’s memory may be made to I.S.C.A. Sneaker Fund (Shriner Hospital Burns Research) C/O Sphinx Temple Funsters 33 Park St., Manchester CT 06040.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00.a.m. on Saturday October 1, 2016 at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery, Southington. Calling hours will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday September 30, 2016 at the Plantsville Funeral Home. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com

Peter L. Bosco, 87, of Southington and formerly of Hobe Sound Fl, died on October 1, 2016 at HCC, New Britain Campus with his family at his side. He was the beloved husband of the late Roberta (Spencer) Bosco.

He was born in New Britain on September 5, 1929 son of the late Sebastian and Josephine (Formica) Bosco. Peter attended local schools in New Britain was also a longtime resident of Plainville.

Peter is survived by his five sons and their wives: Thomas and Audrey Bosco of Berlin; Martin and Anita Bosco of Higganum; Capt. Paul and Rhodora of Gambrills, MD; Peter Bosco of Vermont and Robert and Paula Bosco of East Hampton. He leaves many grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his dear sister Lucille Bosco Capra of Newington. Peter is also survived by a special daughter-in-law Maureen Schade of Farmington and Connie Johnson a caring companion who he loved like a daughter of Southington. Peter leaves many dear and loyal friends both in Connecticut and Florida.

Peter was employed by the New Britain Board of Education for many years serving in many schools. He also held positions with the Stanley Works and the now defunct Landers. Peter taught several years as an evening instructor at the former Hartford State Technical College. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Southington and a long time attendee of Bristol Bible Chapel study group. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a plank owner of U.S.S. Salem (CA. 139). He was a graduate of University of Connecticut and CCSU.

A Memorial Service will be held at 4 pm on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 North Main St., Southington. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. The calling hour will be on Wednesday from 3 pm until the time of the service.

For directions and online condolences visit www.dellavecchiafh.com

Bronisława “ Bernice” ( Swita) Filipkowski, of Southington, passed away peacefully at home  Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016. She was the wife of the late Hieromin Filipkowski.

She was born Jan. 6, 1930 in Kamionka  Dolna, Poland, the daughter of the late Józef and Katarzyna Swita. She had retired from General Electric.

She leaves her daughter Theresa Ragozzino and her husband Louis , 2 grandchildren, Elizabeth Ragozzino and Stephanie Colasanto ,her husband Kyle, and her great granddaughter Sophia Colasanto all of Southington. She also leaves a sister Julia Swistak of Meriden, and many nieces and a nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers and sisters.

The Funeral will be held Wednesday, October 5, at 10:15 a.m. from the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St. Southington to Mary Our Queen Church  248 Savage St. Plantsville for a mass  at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Immaculate Conception Cemetery. Calling hours will be Tuesday 6-8 p.m. For online condolences and directions please visit www.dellavecchiafh.com

Dorothy Reilly, 77, formerly of Skillman, NJ, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016 at the Alzheimer Resource Center in Plantsville.  She was the wife of the late John “Jack” Reilly.

She was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1939, the daughter of the late Albert and Florence (Holland) Wargo.

She was a member of the Aquinas Institute of Catholic Ministries at Princeton University and St. Charles of Borromeo, Skillman, NJ. Dorothy was a docent at Drumthwacket, Princeton, NJ. She and her husband John enjoyed traveling the world extensively, visiting family and friends and going to Broadway shows in NYC.

Dorothy is survived by her children, John and wife Gina Reilly of Waltham, MA, Steven and wife Sandy Reilly of Southington and Lori and husband Frank Schaefer of Long Island, NY; 7 grandchildren, Jae, Erin, Julia, and Jack Reilly, Joshua Holland, Jessica Sharpe and husband JR and Benjamin Holland; 3 great grandchildren Damon, Avery and Jaxon Sharpe.  She also leaves 2 brothers Albert and wife Patricia Wargo and John and wife Linda Wargo, and sister-in-law Christine and husband Douglas Almskog as well as several nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 1:30 pm on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at St. Dominic Church, 1050 Flanders Rd; Southington. There are no calling hours. Interme
nt will be at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD at a later date.  DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington is assisting with arrangements.

Donations may be made in Dorothy’s memory to the Catholic Charities of Trenton, 132 N. Warren St. Trenton, NJ 08068

For online condolences and directions please visit www.dellavecchiafh.com

Linda A. Decormier, 60, of Southington, passed away on Monday, Oct. 3, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born on Dec. 14, 1955 in Fairfield, the daughter of the late Armond Decormier and Irene (Fontaine) Combs. Linda graduated from New Britain H.S and received her BA from Springfield College.  She was an academic supporter with the Roxbury program at Cheshire Academy for 20 years.  She was passionate about working with her students. Linda was a great sports fan and enjoyed the NY Yankees and UCONN Girls basketball teams.  She loved dancing, reading books but mostly spending time with her grandchildren, family and friends.

She is survived by her two daughters Jasmine and husband Angelo Aldi and Bethany Rose and husband Terry Martine all of Southington her 3 cherished grandchildren, Harrison and Quinn Martine and Arianna Aldi. She also leaves her brother Ray and wife Franny Decormier of Berlin and sisters Joyce Decormier of Colchester, Carol and husband Joseph Balducci of FL and Grace and husband Richard Baril of Woodstock as well as several nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her former husband George. E. Hemphill Jr.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, Oct. 7, 2016 at 10:30 am at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St. Burial will be at Maple Cemetery in Berlin.  Calling hours will be on Thursday Oct. 6, 2016 from 5-7 pm.

Donations may be made in Linda’s memory to: Cheshire Academy Alumni and Development Office, 10 Main St. Cheshire, CT 06410

For online condolences and directions please visit www.dellavecchiafh.com

Brenda Anne Nadeau, 52, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away peacefully at The Summit at Plantsville on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 after an extensive illness.

Born on January 7, 1964 to Yvonne (Campbell) Nadeau and the late Alphonse Nadeau, she had been a lifelong Southington resident. Brenda was predeceased by her love, Kyle Ancher.

Brenda worked as a bookkeeper with Patrick Baker & Sons where she made many lasting friendships. Her hobbies and interests included exploring architecture with Kyle, collecting antiques and gardening. You were always able to find Brenda in the yard tending her flowers and garden.

In addition to her mother Yvonne, she is survived by 2 brothers; Randall Nadeau of Meriden and Allen Nadeau and wife Lynette of Southington and her sister, Deana Simoes and husband Fernando of Plantsville. Although Brenda had no children of her own, she will be remembered as the favorite aunt of Melissa Simoes of East Haven, Nicole Nadeau of New Britain, Nicholas Nadeau of Berlin and Jordan Nadeau of Southington. Her namesake great-nephew, Brendan Cody of East Haven always brought a smile to her face.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Brenda’s memory may be made to the donor’s choice of any animal rescue organization or to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at St. Aloysius Church, 254 Burritt St., Plantsville. Burial will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery, Southington. There are no calling hours. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.

Francis D. Gualtieri, 69, of Southington, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016. He was the husband for 47 years of Carol (Lavorgna) Gualtieri.

He was born on July 29, 1947 in Southington he was the son of the late Dominic and Lucy (Perillo) Gualtieri.

He was a veteran of the Vietnam era proudly serving our country in the U.S. Navy.

Francis retired from Ideal Forge after 35 years of service and also worked for FK Bearings. He was a lector for St. Thomas Church. He was a die-hard NY Yankee and Giants fan.

In addition to his wife he leaves his son Matthew Gualtieri of Southington; two sisters, Marion Harmon of Enfield and Jackie Gualtieri of Bristol, “who loved him for being a fun and reliable brother who was always there for them no matter what.”  He was predeceased by a sister Ermine Kretchen.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 am on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016 at St. Thomas Church, 99 Bristol St., Southington Inurnment with military honors will be at St. Thomas Cemetery. The DellaVecchia Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements. For online condolences please visit, www.dellavecchiafh.com

Richard “Dick” William Lassy Jr. died on September 30 after battling a long illness.  He was 83 years old.  He was the son of the late Richard and Marion (Davies) W. Lassy Sr. Dick lived most of his adult life in Southington with his wife, Janet, who predeceased him in 2012.

He is survived by six children; Steve (Ann) Lassy, Diane (Yoshio) Endo, Mike (Michelle) Lassy, Karen Mancini, Craig (Gretchen) Lassy, Brian (Anne) Lassy; eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Dick was a generous, dedicated family man.  He wanted nothing more than to be surrounded by his family.  He was always ready to help family, both immediate and extended with any project, from building a house, helping with a move or buying a car.  The family home was a playland with a pool, zipline, tarzan swing, and homemade go carts, all built by Dick using his unparalleled engineering skills.

Dick excelled as a toolmaker at several area small companies. He worked for General Electric for several years where he instituted many improvements to the equipment that mass produced parts. He was instrumental in helping to set up a manufacturing plant in Puerto Rico. After that, Dick became involved with Mastercraft Tool and Machine, a small manufacturing company in Southington, which he helped to build into the family business. For thirty years as president, he guided the company to become quite successful employing several of his children and grandchildren. The business presently is run by two of his sons.

Dick will be sorely missed by all who knew him.  Rest in peace, Dad.

A private memorial will be held for family and close friends. Visit www.dellavecchiafh.com for online condolences.

Walter T. Pernal, 88, of Southington, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday Oct. 7, 2016. He was the loving husband of the late Jeannette (Erazmus) Pernal for 65 years.

Born on April 8, 1928 in Southington to the late John and Josephine Pernal, he had been a lifelong Southington resident.

Walter proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII.  He worked as a toolmaker for many years. In his free time, Walter enjoyed gardening, bowling, music, and traveling to Maine and Hampton Beach with his wife. He was a loyal caregiver to Jeannette and loved his family. Walter was a longtime member of Immaculate Conception Church.

He is survived by his son John Pernal and his wife Maritza of Southington, four daughters: Karen Bass of Mansfield; Mary Ann Norman and her husband Dennis of Eastford; Patricia Ortiz and her husband Fernando of Newington and Laura Catarino and her husband George of Colchester.  He is also survived by his sister Rose Guiliano and her husband Michael of Meriden, 11 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Donations in Walter’s memory may be made to HHC at Home Hospice Care, 1290 Silas Deane Hwy. Suite 4B Wethersfield, CT 06109.

The family extends their sincere gratitude to Walter’s caregiver Rosa Chal and to Dr. Babiarz and his entire staff for the care and compassion that they provided.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday Oct. 11, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church, 130 Summer St., Southington. Burial with full military honors will follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Southington. Calling hours will be held before the service from 9-10:30 a.m.at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville.  For online condolences and directions, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.

Dominic DeSorbo, 92, of Southington passed away on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016 at Southington Care Center.  He was the husband of the late Edythe (Constante) DeSorbo.

He was born on Sept. 22, 1924 in Southington, the son of the late Pasquale and Amelia DeSorbo. Dominic attended schools in Southington, Hillyer College and the University of Hartford.  He was a Veteran of WWII serving in the US Navy from 1943-1946 with his last assignment being aboard the aircraft carrier USS Lake Champlain in the 6th Fleet.  He retired from the family insurance business which was located in Southington.  Dominic was an avid sportsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and many trips to Canada with his friends. He was a member of the Elks, UNICO and VFW and the Southington Sports Club. Above all, Dominic was a kind, loving, generous and hardworking man, always willing to lend a helping hand to family, friends and neighbors. He will be dearly missed.

He is survived by two brothers and sisters-in-law Earl and Molly DeSorbo and Donald and Jan DeSorbo a sister and brother-in-law Dolores and Joseph LaPorte and sister-in-law Helen DeSorbo all of Southington as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by brothers Louis, Joseph, Alexander, Vito, Anthony and John DeSorbo and sisters Mary Castolene, Nancy Marasco, Ann Young and Josephine Charpentier.

A Private service and burial was held.

The DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St. Southington is assisting with arrangements. There are no calling hours.

For online condolences please visit www.dellavecchiafh.com

Joseph “Frankie” Albrycht Jr., 84, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away on Monday, Oct. 10, 2016 at his home.

Born July 17, 1932 in Plantsville to the late Joseph F. and Agnes (Schwartz) Albrycht, he had been a lifelong Plantsville resident.

Joseph proudly served his country in the U.S. Airforce during the Korean War. He worked in merchandising at Levitz Furniture for many years and in his free time enjoyed gardening. He was a longtime member of the Holy Trinity Polish National Catholic Church.

He is survived by his cousin Holly Enhorning and her husband Ernest of Plantsville and their children, DeAnna Morelli and her husband Alan of Wolcott and Aron Enhorning of Plymouth and several other cousins.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Joseph’s memory may be made to the Holy Trinity Polish National Catholic Church, 200 Summer St, Plantsville, CT 06479.

A Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday October 14, 2016 at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville. Burial with full military honors will follow in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Plantsville. Calling hours will be held before the service from 9-10 a.m. at the funeral home.  For online condolences and directions, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.

Vivian Petz, 89, passed away on October 2nd. She was predeceased by husband Michael Petz, a teacher in the Southington School System and daughter, Cynthia Petz, an attorney in MA. She is survived by a sister Sandra Dietrich, several nieces and nephews, and many good friends.

Vivian was born in Pennsylvania on September 8, 1927, daughter of the late Edward R. Berie and Tamie E. (Walters) Berie.   She was also predeceased by her brother, Paul Berie.

Vivian graduated from Mansfield University, Mansfield, PA., and obtained her teaching certificate from Penn State University and her Master’s Degree from New Britain College, New Britain, CT. She also took additional credit courses at Central CT State University, in New Britain, CT. Her teaching career began in PA, Dalmatia school system and Northumberland High School teaching Life Skills and Social Studies. Then she and her family settled in Southington, CT where she taught Home Economics for 36 years at John F. Kennedy Jr. High School. A member of ADK, Vivian had many wonderful friends from the Southington School System especially Bette Ann, Carol, Barbara, Dale and Ceil. Other dear friends included Dottie and Tammy and Lou.

She had an appreciation for the arts and painted in multiple mediums, with a particular eye for landscapes and portraits. Her portrait of her daughter Cynthia was hung in the law office where she began her career at the special request from her friends and fellow attorneys. Her art work was displayed along with friend and fellow artist Lenny in the public library in Orange, CT.

Vivian had a lifelong love of learning and traveled extensively enjoying many cultures and countries around the world. She was an avid reader, loved history, old movies, bird watching, flowers especially lilacs, opera and classical music, fried oysters and lobster. She kept active even after cancer surgery, sharing good times bowling with Captain Bailey, Emily and Erica. She will be remembered for her generosity, resilience, determination to do things on her own terms and sense of humor even in difficult times regarding her own health.

At Vivian’s request there are no calling hours. Burial will be in St Thomas Cemetery in Southington. CT. Visit www.dellavecchia.com for online tributes. Donations in her memory may be made to Christian Appalachian Project, PO Box 55911, Lexington, KY, 40555. http://www.fbamc-ky.org/index.html. The DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Mary (Gyba) Stanek, a longtime resident of Hill Street in Waterbury’s North End, died Monday, Oct. 10, 2016 at the Southington Care Center in Southington. She was 95.

She was born October 4, 1921, in Ansonia, the daughter of the late Peter and Rose (Hydko) Gyba. Her family moved to New Haven when she was a child and later moved to Waterbury.

Mrs. Stanek graduated from Crosby High School in 1938 and the Perry School of Business in Waterbury in 1940. There she met John Stanek, whom she married in 1941.

During World War II, Mrs. Stanek worked at the American Brass Co. as a secretary  while her husband served in the Army in Europe.

Later, she worked at The Northern Connecticut Agency on Aging in Waterbury.  She also worked for CVS in downtown Waterbury.

She and her husband moved to Southington 20 years ago. Her husband died in 1999. Her son Dennis died in 2007.

Mrs. Stanek was an avid reader.  She enjoyed cooking, especially Russian delicacies, baking, playing cards, and dancing the polka with her husband.

She was a longtime member of the Nativity of the Holy Virgin Mary Orthodox Church in Waterbury.

She is survived by a son, Donald, of Easton, Pennsylvania; a brother, William Gyba of Chicago; four grandchildren, Dennis and his wife, Jeanette, OF Farmington; Kristen Birmingham and husband Thomas of Plantsville, CT; Kenneth and his wife, Margaret, of Maplewood, New Jersey; and Michelle Stanek and husband, Tommy Martin, of New York, New York; and 6 great-grandchildren, Thomas Birmingham,  Brandon Birmingham, Kayla Birmingham, Chase Stanek,  Tatum Stanek, and Sadie Stanek.

A funeral service will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington. Visitation will be Sunday from  2 to 5 p.m. with a Parastas  service at 4 p.m. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Orthodox Cemetery, Stillson Rd., Waterbury. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. For online condolences and directions please visit, www.dellavecchiafh.com