Carl E. Carlbert, 92, of Southington passed away peacefully with family on Monday, Oct. 2, 2017 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. He was the beloved husband of the late Norma M. (Zitzkat) Carlbert.

Born January 27, 1925 in Springfield, MA he was the son of the late Simon and Viva (Eagle) Carlbert.

Carl was a veteran of WWII serving with the US Army. During his service he received the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He was a linotype operator and retired from Hildreth Press in Bristol.

Carl was an avid gardener growing flowers, vegetables and fruit trees some of which he maintained in a greenhouse that he built; he was a bee keeper and quite the handyman around the house. He loved spending summers with his family at their cottage in Holland, MA but most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by four daughters, Carlene Galligan and husband Jon of Bethel, Cheryl Ferraro and husband Joseph of Morris, Vivian Craven and husband Lew of Southington and Marjorie Hebb of Southington; five grandchildren, Stacey, Justin, Katie, Kelly and Kristen and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers and three sisters.

His funeral will be held on Friday at 11:30 am at the First Lutheran Church, 232 Bristol St., Southington. Burial with military honors will be at Oak Hill Cemetery. Calling hours will be Friday morning from 10-11 am at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the Hounds for Hero’s www.houndsforheros.com    or the Disabled American Veterans, 191 Riverside Ave. Bristol, CT 06010

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

Mary (Harbanuk) Farr, 86, of Wolcott, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, Wednesday morning, Oct. 4, 2017 at Mulberry Gardens in Southington. She was the widow of John Robert Farr.

Mary was born in Waterbury on May 29, 1931, daughter of the late Andry Leon Harbanuk and Mary (Lipa) Harbanuk.  She was a lifelong area resident and had worked as a lab technician with Uniroyal Chemical.  Mary enjoyed duck pin bowling with the St. Joseph Bowling League, she was an avid gardener and especially like to care for her exotic peonies.

She leaves her sister, Anna H. Urban of Wolcott, nieces and nephews Dr. Mary Ann Cordeau and her husband Robert, Leon Farr, Michelle Arnold and her husband Richard, John Farr and his wife Jurema. She leaves her grand-nieces Mary Elizabeth Cordeau and Roberta Ann Cordeau.  She leaves  other nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by her brother Stephen Harbanuk and her sister Anastasia Eberle.

Mary’s family would like to thank Dr. Joseph Bowen and the staff of the Leever Center for the wonderful care they provided.

Calling hours will begin on Monday, October 9, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. at O’Brien Funeral Home, 24 Lincoln Ave., Forestville/Bristol until the procession leaves at 10:00 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Leo The Great Church, 14 Bentwood Dr., Waterbury.  Committal service and interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery, 2324 E. Main St., Waterbury.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to New Horizons Renovations Project, c/o Abbey of Regina Laudis, 273 Flanders Rd., Bethlehem, CT 06751 or online atwww.abbeyofreginalaudis.org/donations.html.

To leave an online message of condolence or to share a memory or photo, please visit Mary’s memorial page at www.OBRIEN-FUNERALHOME.com.

William J. “Jim” Rock, 81 of Southington passed away on Monday, September 11, 2017 at the HCC at Bradley Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Patricia (LaMontagne) Rock.

Born December 22, 1935 in Bristol he was the son of the late, William and Pauline (Raymond) Rock.

He was a Veteran of the Army and retired from Ideal Forge.

He was a member of the Southington Calendar House and the American Legion Kiltonic Post 72.

In addition to his wife he leaves his children, Thomas Rock and wife Cherie of New Mexico, Hazel Swisher and Michael Rock both of Southington; sisters, Jean Cassina, Irene Rock and Angie Latino and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He was predeceased by sisters, Grace Rogers, Evelyn Rock, Beatrice Shappy and Eleanor Cleary and a brother Ernest Rock.

The DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington assisted the family with his arrangements. For online condolences please visit, www.dellavecchiafh.com

Rhoda Mary (Leonard) Clynes, 90, of East Hampton and formerly of Southington, widow of James J. Clynes, died peacefully on Wednesday Oct. 4 at Apple Rehab of Cromwell.

Born May 20, 1927 in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Raymond F. and Agnes (Schussler) Leonard.  Rhoda grew up in New Britain and was a graduate of New Britain High School. She married James Clynes in April 1949.   They moved to Southington in 1958 where they raised their family.   Rhoda was an employee of South End Elementary School in Southington where she enjoyed working as a secretary, assisting not only the teachers but also becoming a friendly face to the many children who attended the school.  Following her retirement in 1982 from South End School,   Rhoda continued her work at St. Dominic School and actively volunteered her time at Bradley Memorial Hospital.  In1992 they relocated to East Hampton, CT where she and her loving husband of 67 years enjoyed countless hours looking over Lake Pocotopaug from their front porch.

Her most enjoyable moments were on Sunday when her family joined them for an afternoon of swimming, boating and family dinners.  Winters were spent in South Pasadena, FL, where, although she missed her children, she and her husband developed many special, lasting friendships at the Causeway Village.

Rhoda was a communicant of St. Patrick Church in East Hampton, and a member of the Ladies Guild.  She lived a fulfilling life but her most special attributes were how she cared for and interacted with her children, eagerly partaking in activities with them even if it involved learning how to snow ski, sail, golf or water ski.   As long as she was with family, she was happy.

Rhoda is survived by her son James W. Clynes and his wife Lisa of Southington, a daughter Nancy Ninesling and her husband David of East Hampton, a sister-in-law Margie Clynes of Ponte Verde Beach, FL, six grandchildren Ryan and wife Kait, Kacie, Zach, A.J., K.J., and Alyssa and two great grandchildren Taylor and Bentley.

She was predeceased by her brother Raymond Leonard and her sister Rita Urban.

Friends may call at the Spencer Funeral Home 112 Main St. East Hampton on Monday Oct. 9th from 5:00PM until 7:00PM. A Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on Tuesday Oct. 10th at 9:30AM in St. Patrick Church in East Hampton. Burial will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to East Hampton Volunteer Ambulance Assoc. P.O. Box 144 East Hampton, CT 06424.

To leave online condolences please visit www.spencerfuneralhomeinc.com.

Alfred J. Cross, 77, of Southington, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017.  He was the husband of Marilyn (Jones) Cross.

He was born in Willamansett, MA the son of the late Frank and Mary (Miranda) Cross.  He graduated from UCONN and received his Masters degree from Central CT State University. Prior to his retirement he was a Teacher in the Hartford School System. Al was an active member of the Grace United Methodist Church and a member of the Church Choir for over 20 years.  He enjoyed popular music and many sports and was a former long distance runner.

In addition to his wife Marilyn he leaves two sons Scott D. Cross and wife Dana and Dale S. Cross and wife Diliana  all of Glastonbury, three grandchildren Madeline , Devin and Dean Cross as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by 2 brothers and a sister.

A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017 at 11 am at the Grace United Methodist Church, 121 Pleasant St. Southington.  Calling hours will be on Wednesday from 5-7 pm at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St.

Donations may be made in his memory to the Grace United Methodist Church, 121 Pleasant St.

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

Mary (Harbanuk) Farr, 86, of Wolcott, died on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at Mulberry Gardens in Southington after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the widow of John Robert Farr.

She was born in Waterbury on May 29, 1931, daughter of the late Andry Leon Harbanuk and Mary (Lipa) Harbanuk. She was a lifelong area resident and had worked as a lab technician with Uniroyal Chemical.

She is survived by her sister, Anna H. Urban of Wolcott; nieces and nephews, Dr. Mary Ann Cordeau, Leon Farr, Michelle Arnold, and John Farr; her grand-nieces, Mary Elizabeth Cordeau and Roberta Ann Cordeau; along with other nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her brother, Stephen Harbanuk; and her sister, Anastasia Eberle.

Funeral services were held on Oct. 9 at O’Brien Funeral Home in Forestville, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Leo The Great Church in Waterbury. Burial was at Calvary Cemetery in Waterbury.

Memorial donations may be made to New Horizons Renovations Project, c/o Abbey of Regina Laudis, 273 Flanders Rd., Bethlehem, CT 06751 or at abbeyofreginalaudis.org/donations.html.

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William G. “Bill” Cook, 93, of Orlando, FL passed away on Monday Oct. 2, 2017.  He was born in Southington, CT on August 24, 1924, the son of the late John and Suzzanna (Peregrin) Cook.

Bill was educated in Connecticut schools. Upon graduation in 1942, he enlisted in the US Army Air Corps, where he served for four years as a commissioned bombardier, navigator and radar observer.

He was married for 65 years to his high school sweetheart Janice Marie (Erbe) Cook until her death in 2009.  He was employed in various administrative capacities in Connecticut Industries until his retirement to Orlando, FL in 1976.

Bill is survived by a son, William J. Cook of Salem, Oregon, daughters, Susan Mary Cook and Carol Ann Stanton of Orlando, FL and Brunswick, ME.  He also leaves a brother Walter J. Cook of Southington, CT and Palm Beach Gardens, FL and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his wife Janice and sisters, Mary DeSando, Catherine D’Angelo, Ann Galiette and Magdalene Galiette.

Funeral services  and burial were held in Orlando, FL

Thomas R. Harwood, 59 years young, passed away on Thursday October 5, 2017 in the ICU at New Britain General after a short but, hard-fought battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth (Zeldon) Harwood for 38 years. Tom was born in 1958, the oldest son to Janet (Ohliger) and the late Richard Harwood. He lived his entire life in Southington.

In his youth, Tom took accordion lessons from the Betterini Studios where, he met his future wife Liz. Tom used to say that Liz was, “The only good thing that came out of those lessons”. Tom graduated from Goodwin Tech High School, Food Trades, in 1976. His first job during high school was in the kitchen at Bradley Memorial Hospital. He later went to work at Solomon Casket Company on Old Turnpike Road, a job he held for over 30 years. For the past 8 years, Tom worked at The Hospital of Central Connecticut Bradley Memorial campus in the Supply Chain department. His cheerfulness and quiet demeanor brought him many friends in all areas. He especially enjoyed wearing holiday hats to brighten the day of staff and patients alike who might happen upon him in the hallways. Christmas morning would find him dressed up as an elf to help deliver patient breakfasts. Tom was active with the Southington Community Theatre, 1st Maryland Co. H CSA civil war reenactors, and Boy Scout Troop 17 Southington. He enjoyed cooking, watching all types of food programs, working on cars (especially his 1948 Dodge truck), collecting model trains, camping, and traveling. He nurtured a sense of humor and tranquility through his life; with funny childhood moments, teaching skills and techniques wherever he was and the occasional “Don’t tell mom” activities. He could talk at length about the antics of his cats, Tiger and Mooch (and all the cats that came before them into our hearts and home). But by far, his greatest pride was in his two boys, and his greatest love was for his grandkids, whose latest pictures were always on his cellphone.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Liz; his sons and their wives, Brian and Maureen of Tucson, and Kevin and Holly of Plantsville; his grandkids, Sawyer, Evelyn and Colette of Tucson, and Emmett of Plantsville. Along with his mother Jan, he is also survived by brothers Keith and Ken Harwood of Southington, Todd Harwood, his wife Tammy and daughter Brianna in Meriden; and his uncle and aunt, Don Ohliger and Caroline Bailey of New Hampshire. In keeping with Tom’s personality, the family would like to simply celebrate his life at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall on Sunday October 15, 2017. Please stop in between 1pm and 4pm, have a bite to eat, share a memory, a laugh, and a tear or two.

Memorial donations can be made to Southington Community Theatre, P.O. Box 411 Southington, CT 06489 or to BSA Troop 17, c/o First Baptist Church, 581 Meriden Avenue, Southington, CT 06489

Foe online condolences please visit, www.dellavecchiafh.com

Irene (Gasperini) Masciangioli, 90, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at Hartford Hospital. She was the wife of the late Geno L. Masciangioli.

She was born May 9, 1927 in New Britain, the daughter of the late Peter and Agnes (Baxer) Gasperini. She was a graduate of St. Francis School of Nursing and was an RN at Bradley Memorial Hospital for 30 years. She was a parishioner of St. Aloysius Church, a member of the Ladies Guild, a Eucharistic Minister a volunteer for Bread for Life, Red Cross and Hospice. She received the St. Joseph Medal for her many years of service to the Church. The Medal is the highest honor bestowed upon a lay person from the Catholic Church. She was an avid gardener, knitter and cribbage player.

She is survived by her children, Paul and wife Maryann Masciangioli of Plantsville, James and  wife Donna Masciangioli of Thomaston, Gene and wife Susan Masciangioli of Harwinton, John and wife Roslyn Masciangioli, Michael Masciangioli and Jeanette Kilcourse all of Southington, Anne Loveland and Glen Foster of Plainville. She also leaves 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, 2 sisters, Paula Shamou of Michigan and Alberta Smith of Winsted. She was predeceased by her brothers Peter and Edward Gasperini.

The Funeral will be held on Friday at 9:15 am from the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St. to St. Aloysius Church at 10 am for a Mass. Burial will be at South End Cemetery. Calling hours will be on Thursday from 4-7 pm.

Donations may be made in her memory to Bread for Life, PO Box 925, Southington CT 06489 or St. Aloysius Church, 245 Burritt St. Plantsville, CT 06479

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

Pauline M. (Albert) Wilson, 71, of Meriden, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Masonicare in Wallingford.

Pauline was born in Wallagrass, Maine on March 27, 1946 to the late Willie and Margaret (Martin) Albert. She proudly served in the U.S. Army and loved everything outdoors, especially fishing. Pauline enjoyed spending time in Maine and cherished her family. She also was a huge fan of the Dallas Cowboys.

Pauline is survived by three sisters: Priscilla Bates and her husband Earl of Southington, Arlene Santoni and her husband Jerry and Sandra Gade, all of Meriden; two brothers, Paul Albert and his wife Sandra and Raymond Albert and his wife Linda, all of Maine; 3 stepchildren, Aurtis, Katie and Junior Wilson and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. She was predeceased by two sisters, Maxine Tate and Rena Hazlett and her brother, Donald Albert.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Pauline’s memory may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City OK 73123.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville.  Burial with military honors will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Meriden. Calling hours will be held before the service from 9 -10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.

Diana (Aleia) Tine, 87, of Portland CT, left this world peacefully October 5, 2017.  She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 56 years, Theodore Tine Sr.

Born October 26, 1929, she was the daughter of Luigi and Angelina Aleia of Southington.

After graduating from Lewis High School, The Connecticut Institute of Hairdressing, advanced classes in NYC, Diana fulfilled her dream of becoming a Hair Stylist.  She immediately began working at the exclusive salon in G Fox in Hartford CT.

Never one to shy away from a challenge, Diana established, owned and operated a successful Salon & and Spa for over 40 years in Middletown.

Her generous spirit touched many lives.  She was committed to volunteering for the “Look Good…Feel Better” program;   speaking with groups and supporting individuals through their treatment and healing process.   She was a yearly participant of “Warm the Children”, and along with her staff, a local fund raiser for St. Jude’s Hospital.  Her most famous moment however, may have been as Mrs. Claus at the “Holiday on Main Street”, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, of which she was a member.

Diana received numerous awards, recognitions and honors.  She was 1 of 4 Salon owners in the country chosen by Redken Laboratories to serve on its Advisory Pane.  Diana was also recognized by Dale Carnegie for Outstanding Performance in human relations, a Who are Who Honored Professional, and Woman of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce.

Diana was a loving and caring Mother and Grandmother.  She will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her.  She is survived by her children; Theodore Tine & Megan, Kim & Jim Snow, Robin Tine & Michael, Michele and Ettore Castelli, and her granddaughters Sara and Jordan Castelli.  She was predeceased by her siblings Molly Stintson, Anthony Aleia, Samuel Aleia, Rose Ferrari and Edie Ramondetta.  She was a parishioner of St Sebastian Church.

Our family is very grateful to; Hartford Health Care at Home Hospice for their Staff, 24 care and availability.  Special thanks to Kelly, Shirley, Wan appreciation for Ganet and Elaine of Companions for Living of West Hartford.

Calling hours will be held at D’Angelo’s Funeral home (860) 347-0752 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm October 16, 2017.  A mass will be held October 17 2017 at St, Sebastian Church in Middletown at 10:00am followed by a burial at St Sebastian Cemetery in Middletown.

In the spirit of Diana’s commitment to helping those in need, in lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate to the organizations below that supported Diana and the elderly: Hartford Health Care at Home Hospice, 1290 Silas Dean Highway, Suite 4B, Westhersfield, CT 06109; Mulberry Garden Adult Day Center, 58 Mulberry Street, Plantsville, CT 06479; or Alzheimer’s Resource Center of Connecticut, 1261 S. Main St., Plantsville, CT 06479

Lori Ann Frauenheim, 58, of Manchester, Conn., passed away at home, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. Lori was born June 13, 1959, in New Britain, Conn., and was the daughter of the late Henry and Noreen (Ross) Dagata.

Lori was a loving mother survived by her three children and family, daughter, Kristen (Staron) Goodwin and son-in-law, Josh of Newington, Conn.; her two sons, Michael Frauenheim and Steven Frauenheim, both of Southington, Conn. She was also a wonderful grandmother to her three grandsons, Jacob, Jackson and Lucas. Lori was predeceased by her brother, Mark Dagata.

A Celebration of Lori’s life will be held Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Manor Inn, 1636 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Plantsville, CT. Her children will honor Lori in a private burial in St. Mary Cemetery, New Britain, in the spring of 2018. The Paul A. Shaker Funeral Home, New Britain, has charge of arrangements. To extend condolences to the Frauenheim family or to share a memory of Lori, please visit www.shakerfuneralhome.com.

On Thursday, October 12, 2017, Cal Page, surrounded by family, suddenly and quietly passed away at Hartford Hospital due to a coronary episode.  He was a resident of both Southington and Torrington, Connecticut.

Born December 12, 1920, Cal was raised in Bristol, Connecticut.  His life experiences spanned the Great Depression and proudly serving his country in the U.S. Navy during the Pacific and Korean Wars.  As a native son of Connecticut, he witnessed much of the state’s history as well.  His years of employment and skills covered the great age of radio and television (as a repairman), worked at Garret Air Research in California during the birth of our country’s space age, as an electrical engineer, and ultimately for Pratt and Whitney in Hartford again as an electrical engineer, in the aerospace industry.  A high school graduate, he advanced his skills and knowledge through college courses and self-education.  He was very active in many civic organizations and community projects.  He had great love of music and was a skilled guitarist, piano player and singer.  He was an avid life-long bowler and a recent fan of playing pool.  He enjoyed socializing and staying in contact with life-long friends.  He loved to tinker, invent and repair, and was most happy when he heard the words “Hey, Cal, can you fix this?”  He was a wonderful husband, father and friend.

He is predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Rosemary (Martin) Page, parents Almeda and Dolores (LaMonthe) Page, Irene (Page) Harrigan (sister), Georgette Page (sister), and Marcel Page (brother).

Cal is proudly and lovingly survived by two daughters; Doreen Page and Karen Page-Sant of Torrington.  Two grandsons, Sean Sant, U.S.N. currently stationed in Rhodes Island; Jason Sant of California; and six great grandchildren.

On Wednesday, October 18, 2017, calling hours will held from 9:00am to 10:30am at Plantsville Memorial Funeral Home, 975 South Main Street, Plantsville CT, to be followed by an 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at The Church of St. Dominic, 1050 Flanders Road, Southington, CT with graveside services and reception directly after the Mass. For directions and online condolences, please visit www.PlantsvilleFuneralHome.com.

Anthony J. Witkovic, 84, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 at Southington Care Center.

Born on July 28, 1932 in New Britain to the late Anton and Florence (Anderson) Witkovic, he had been a longtime Southington resident.

Anthony served in the U. S. Navy and Air Force and was a member of the American Legion Post 72. He is survived by his sister, Beverly Florian of Southington and was predeceased by four sisters, Shirley Anderson, Annamae Witkovic, Margaret Rembis and Sandy Witkovic.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 at St. Thomas Church, 99 Bristol St. Southington. Burial will be private. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017 (TODAY) from 4- 5 p.m. at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville.

For online condolences and directions, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com

Paul J. Emond, 85, of Southington passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at the Midstate Medical Center. He was the husband of the late Florence (Ciccotelli) Emond.

Born January 30, 1932 in Eagle Lake, ME, he was the son of the late Adrien and Marceline (Vaillancourt) Emond. Paul was a veteran of the Korean War serving with the U.S. Marines.

He retired in 1998 from Pratt and Whitney Aircraft. He enjoyed woodworking and making clocks.

He is survived by a sister, Viola Dubois, nieces, Gina Dubois and her children Aubrey Quinlan and her husband Shawn and their children Abigail, Stephen and Liam, along with nephew Adam Dubois, all of Southington. He is also survived by Darlene Foxworth and her husband Larry of OK., and nephew Glenn Dubois and his wife Sandi of MD.

He was predeceased by a brother Cyr Emond and a nephew Herbie Duboise.

The family wishes to thank the CCU at Midstate Hospital for all the care and support given to Paul and his family during his illness.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, 9:15 a.m. from the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington to St. Thomas Church, 99 Bristol St. for a Mass at 10:00 a.m. Burial with military honors will be at St. Thomas Cemetery. Calling Hours will be Thursday from 5-7 p.m.

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

Richard A. Nackowski, 73, of FL. passed away Dec. 29, 2016 after a tragic motorcycle accident.

He was born Jan. 14, 1943 the son of the late Stephen J. Sr. and Mary (Marut) Nackowski. He was an automotive appraiser and owned and operated his own business, Accurate Automotive Appraisers. He lived in CT most of his life moving to Jensen Beach, FL where he retired with his family.  Richard loved the game of golf. He dedicated his life to his family and was loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his daughter Tracy A. Pelletier, his grandsons, Michael L. Pelletier III, Richard R. Pelletier, Anthony Mitchell Jr. and Seth Mitchell, his great grandchildren, Jayce and Madison Pelletier. He also leaves his sister Kathleen LaPorta and brother Stephen J. Nackowski Jr.

A graveside service will be held Oct. 28 at St. Thomas Cemetery at 10 am.

Meliney (Riccio) Marcheselle, 85, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away Monday, Oct. 9, 2017 at the Salmon Brook Center in Glastonbury.  She was the (love of his life) wife of the recently deceased Leonard Marcheselle.  Meliney was always by Leonard’s side whether cheering him on or helping in any way she could to enable him to contribute his time and effort to various community organizations.  Theirs was a beautiful marriage and you can be sure Meliney could not be on this earth long without her soul mate.

She was born May 30, 1932 in West Hartford, the daughter of five children of the late Fiorino and Emilia (Scoppetta) Riccio.  She had retired from the Southington Board of Education.  She had been a parishioner of St. Aloysius church and was a charter member of the Emblem Club #527.

She is survived by her three daughters and their husbands of which she was very proud: Meliney and James Schulz of Glastonbury, LynnMarie and Richard Lopatosky of Southington and Leanne and Dr. Thomas Pazik of Greeley, CO.  She also leaves 6 grandchildren that she so loved, Sara and Alexander Walker, John Schulz, Amylynne and Christian Moore, Bethany and Sgt. 1st class Justin Mottoshiski, Laura and Tanner Kinde, Dr. Alicia and Nick Huckaby and 3 great grandchildren, Raegan Moore, Jackson Moore and Tyce Kinde.  Also left to mourn her, loving older sister and brother-in-law, Ellen and Tony DeTuccio of Newington, sister-in-law, Jean LaVigne of East Hartford and many nieces, nephews, and special friends, notably John and Diana Porrini, the best neighbors, ever!

Meliney’s family would like to extend special thanks to the following people who took great care of her and enabled her to live comfortably at home during the past three difficult years:  Dr. Alkesh Patel of Southington, Companions and Homemakers awesome aides, Iris Delgado, Annmarie Pascal and Ann Marie Durand, the caring hospice support team at Hartford Healthcare at Home, Jeff, Alissa, Brian, Debbie, Jane and Cecilia, and finally, from Franciscan Ever There Care, sweet, kind, Nina Caro, and the aide that became part of the family and is truly an angel on this earth, Charmaine Rattray.

A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, Oct. 28 at 10 a.m. at St. Aloysius Church, 255 Burritt St. Plantsville.  Burial will be held at noon at the Veteran’s Cemetery in Middletown.  Calling hours will be Friday 4-7 p.m. at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St. Southington.  Donation may be made in her memory to Bread for Life, PO Box 925, Southington, CT 06489.  For online condolences, and directions please visit www.dellavecchiafh.com

Harold R. Costello, 84, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, after a brief illness. He was the loving husband of the late Augusta (Olsen) Costello for 48 years.

Harold was born on May 18, 1933 in Little Falls, New York. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines Corp. He was the owner and operator of the former Air Conditioning Centre in Plantsville for over 30 years.

Harold is survived by two sons, Greg and wife Michelle Costello and Christopher Costello and two granddaughters, Mikayla and Mackenzie Costello, all of Southington. In addition to his wife Augusta, he was predeceased by his grandson Spencer Patrick Costello.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Harold’s memory may be made to the Arc of Southington, 201 W. Main St., Plantsville, CT 06479 or to Southington Band Backers, Blue Knights Marching Band, P.O. Box 114, Plantsville, CT 06479.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 23, 2017 from the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville with a 10:00 a .m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Aloysius Church, 99 Burritt St. Plantsville. Burial will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery, Southington. Calling hours will be held from 4 – 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017 at the funeral home.

For online expressions of sympathy and directions, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com

Joan (Bussett) Brooks, 83, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 16, 2017 at HOCC at New Britain.

Born on Dec. 14, 1933 in New Haven to the late Alfred Sr. and Julia (O’Connor) Bussett, she had been a longtime Southington resident.

Joan graduated from Southington High School and attended Stone Business College. She was a longtime active member at the Plantsville Congregational Church. She was a teacher and then director at the Plantsville Community Nursery School for almost 50 years. She also volunteered at the church making meals for people in need. One of her greatest joys was feeding her family and friends, preparing large meals at the drop of a hat.

She is survived by her daughter Lori Brock of Kentucky; sister-in-law Ruth Ann Bussett of Southington and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Arthur Brooks, son Robert Brooks and two brothers, Alfred and Ray Bussett.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Joan’s memory may be made to the Plantsville Congregational Church, 109 Church St., Plantsville, CT 06479.

A funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at the Plantsville Congregational Church, 109 Church St., Plantsville. Calling hours will be held before the service from 10- 11:30 a.m. at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville. Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 23, 2017 at Beaverdale Memorial Park in Hamden. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.

Kenneth M. Levensaler, 83, of Southington, passed away on Friday, Oct.20, 2017 at the Summit of Plantsville. He had been the loving husband of Ann (Swain) Levensaler for 60 years.

Born on May 9, 1934 in Palmer, MA to the late Bryant and Dorothy (Davis) Levensaler, he had been a longtime Southington resident.

Kenneth proudly served his country in the USMC on the front lines during the Korean War. He owned and operated Electrical Energy Systems Corps. for many years. He was a member of the Corinthian Masonic Lodge No. 63 in North Haven and also very active in the Burlington Men’s Club. Kenny will be remembered for his generosity and willingness to help everyone; never expecting anything in return.

In addition to his wife Ann, Ken is survived by his daughter Jennifer Ann Walsh and her husband William and their daughter Rebecca Ann Walsh of Naples, FL; his son Kevin Bruce Levensaler of Meriden; three brothers: Dwight Levensaler of Southington; Gary Levensaler of Higganum; Richard Levensaler of ME and his sister Cynthia Laine of Maine. He also leaves behind his brother-in-law Robert Swain of Michigan; his special niece, Judith Gilbert of Haddam; nephews, James Swain and Jeffrey Swain, both of Southington, nephew Dana Levensaler of ME and many other nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great- nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Kenneth’s memory may be made to the Corinthian Masonic Lodge No. 63, P.O Box 63 North Haven, CT 06473 or to the Plantsville Congregational Church, 109 Church St., Plantsville, CT 06479.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017 at the Plantsville Congregational Church, 209 Church St., Plantsville. Burial with full military honors will follow in South End Cemetery, Southington. There are no calling hours. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.