John L. Carroll died this week at the age of 92. He is predeceased by wife Geraldine and two brothers Dr. Gerald V Carroll of Washington, D.C. and Richard Carroll of Alexandria, VA. He is survived by his daughter Mary Carroll, son-in-law Jeff Rock, granddaughter Lauren Restrepo and her husband Mike Brisbois, all of Massachusetts. He is a veteran of the Unites States Army. John attended Meriden schools and Lehigh College. He lived in Meriden, CT most of his life and spent his entire career as a lineman for CL&P. He spent many long nights away from home during storms restoring power to people’s homes and was often called to help in other states and Canada. It was a time before trucks with “cherry pickers”, and John climbed the poles with a leather strap and spiked shoes. John loved tennis and continued to play into his eighties. He played in tournaments at Hubbard Park, but was not a competitive person. An avid fly fisherman, John tied his own flies. But fish need not have feared him; He always released them back into the river. His love for nature led him into the woods looking for wild flowers. He was a Boy Scout leader and led the pack on many hikes. For as much as he loved the outdoors, John hated lawn mowers. He went through many in his time and often struggled to get them started. This usually led to his cussing at them, kicking them, or in at least one case, picking it up and throwing it across the yard. When his wife Gerry was ill and had to move into a nursing home, John was there nearly every day for seven years. Material things meant nothing to him and he would often give possessions away on a whim. He had an amazing mind for math and would spend hours working on calculus or geometry. When we decided to fill the hay loft for the winter, he calculated exactly how many bales of hay would fit, and he was right. His father was a surgeon during World War I, and as the son of a physician, John adopted a “first, do no harm” philosophy. He loved all living things, valued his freedom, and disliked being constrained by rules. It is impossible to capture a life in just a few paragraphs. So all you need to know is this: He was a man without vice, for whom possessions meant nothing. He loved his family deeply and chose to live simply, and he did. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Mausoleum, 250 Gypsy Lane, Meriden. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450.
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John Carroll
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Anna R. Turley
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Nancy Waterfield
Nancy (Walsh) Waterfield, 77, wife of Charles Waterfield Sr., died on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Westfield Care & Rehab surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. Born in Meriden on May 26, 1938, she was the daughter of the late John and Elsie (Gohr) Walsh. She was a lifelong Meriden resident and had attended local schools. Mrs. Waterfield retired as a CNA for the Bradley Home with twenty-seven years of service in 2000. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Church. Besides her husband Chuck of fifty-seven years, she is survived by three daughters, Lynda W. Kaplan (Jeffrey) of Hilton Head, SC, Laurie Cahill (Ronald) of Meriden and Lee Fiasconaro (Stephen) of Southington; one son, Charles Waterfield Jr. (Michelle) of Meriden; six loving grandchildren, Melissa, Molly, Jack, Alexa, Kyle and Daniel; two sisters, Dorothy Kogut (Frank) of Meriden and Susan Russell (John) of New Mexico and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be held on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 10 am at St. Joseph Church, 22 Goodwill Avenue, Meriden. Everyone is asked to meet directly at the church. Burial will be private. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Westfield Care & Rehab, c/o Better Life, 64 Westfield Road, Meriden, CT 06450. The family would like to thank the staff of Westfield Care & Rehab, especially Wing 400 for the loving care given to Nancy and her family. Arrangements are under the direction of the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450
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Kenneth C. Melillo
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Josephine M. DellaCamera
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Gene Edwards
Gene F. Edwards, 69, of Meriden, died on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Midstate Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Born in Meriden on August 30, 1945, he was the son of the late Roger and Laura (DesMarais) Edwards. He was a lifelong Meriden resident and was a graduate of Wilcox H.S. Class of 1963. Gene was employed as an electrician for Amtrak and then for Northeast Utilities before his retirement, and was a longstanding member of I.B.E.W. He was an avid NASCAR fan and on occasion made pilgrimages to Laconia for races. He also enjoyed trips to Foxwoods and his daily cup of coffee from Dunkin Donuts. Gene is survived by his three children, Julie A. Ball and her husband Robert Ball Jr of Meriden, Cynthia Edwards of Meriden and Brian Edwards and his wife Roberta Piscitelli-Edwards of Meriden; seven grandchildren, Steven, Melissa, Samantha, Meagan, Ryan, Emily and Olivia; one sister-in-law, Linda Edwards of Old Saybrook and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Glenn. Friends may call at the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 East Main Street, Meriden on Friday, June 12, 2015 from 5 to 8 pm. Burial will be private.
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Ann Elizabeth (Powers) Leskowitz
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Branislav “Bernie” Kapitan
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Joanna Whitney
Joanna B. “Nan” Whitney, 77, died on Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Westfield Care and Rehab after a brief illness. Born in Richford, VT, she was the daughter of the late John and Doris Bolton. Mrs. Whitney was employed as a L.P.N. for fifty five years, retiring from Brook Hollow Health Care in Wallingford, CT. She is survived by two sisters and brothers-in-law, Monica and William Churchill and Dorothy and Laurice Pudvah; a niece and several nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers, Leo and Paul Bolton and a sister, Ruth Bolton Ferguson. Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral service to be held on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 East Main St., Meriden. Entombment will be at Sacred Heart Mausoleum. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday morning from 10 to 11a.m. prior to the service.
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Lois L. Flint
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Edna Grace Harger Winter
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Marianna Martorelli
Marianna (Pizzo) Martorelli, 81, wife of the late Antonio Martorelli passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at home surrounded by her loving family after a lengthy illness. Born in the Canicattini Bagni Province of Siracusa, Sicily, Italy on March 10, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Paolo Salvatore and Elena (Figaro) Pizzo. Marianna resided in Meriden and attended Hartford Public Schools. Mrs. Martorelli was the founder of Marianna’s Bakery. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Marianna is survived by five sons, Frank Martorelli, Gene Martorelli and his wife Penney, Anthony Martorelli Jr., David Martorelli and his partner Cindy and Michael Martorelli and his wife Amy; eleven grandchildren, Anthony Martorelli III, Liza Martorelli Gennarro, Lawrence, Nina, Jenny, Rachel, Paul, Josh and Bianca Alvarez, Dan Kenealy and Jill Frey; great-grandchildren, Anthony Kenneth Martorelli, Robyn Martorelli, Luke Martorelli, Sophia Martorelli, Noah Martorelli, Julia Frey, Matt Frey, Daniella Kenealy, Gauge Kenealy and Audrina Allard; a sister, Assunta (Sue) Davis and her husband Donald; four sister-in-laws, Gloria Pizzo, Antoinette LaRosa, Yolanda Urbanetti and her husband Joe and Gloria Martorelli. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Marianna was predeceased by her son Paul Martorelli; two brothers, Concetto Pizzo and Santo Pizzo; and a daughter-in-law, Marilyn Martorelli. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at 10:15 a.m. from the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 E. Main St., Meriden, and at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church for a Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to The Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405.
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George Halepas
George S. Halepas, 93, husband of Denise (Frangakis) Halepas, died on Friday, June 12, 2015 at Meriden Center with his family beside him. Born in Artemisia, Greece on September 14, 1921, he was the son of the late Steven and Stamatoula (Constantopoulos) Halepas. He resided in Meriden and was the owner of Acropolis Pizza in downtown Meriden. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the Greek Army. George was a member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church. George was an amazing husband, father, brother and grandfather. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Everyone who met him loved him. He will be deeply missed. Besides his wife, he is survived by his three children, Selina S. Sattelberger and her husband Mark of Branford, Christina Halepas of Branford and Steven Halepas and his wife Jill of Rocky Hill; five grandchildren, Electra Sattelberger, E.J. Sattelberger, Danielle Sattelberger, Steve Halepas and Alexia Halepas and sister-in-law, Maria Halepas of New Britain. Private funeral services will be held. There are no calling hours. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 301 West Main Street, New Britain, CT 06052. Arrangements are under the direction of the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450.
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Richard Hadley Edwards, III
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Alden Barker Hall, Jr.
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Louise Pospesil Miller
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Bonnie Cuccaro
Bonnie Cuccaro, 67, wife of Eugene P. Cuccaro, died on Monday, June 15, 2015 at Midstate Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Born in Easton, PA on May 13, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Bernadette Gazda. She had resided in Meriden for most of her life and had graduated from Maloney High School. Besides her husband Eugene, she is survived by four daughters, Alison Gibertoni and her husband Joseph of Meriden, Jill Gibertoni and her husband Stephen of Cheshire, Amy Cuccaro and Emily Cuccaro, both of Orlando, Fl; one son, Chief Matthew Cuccaro of the U.S. Navy and seven grandchildren. Friends and relatives are invited to attend a funeral service to be held on Friday, June 19, 2015 at 2 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Cemetery Mausoleum. Friends may call at the John J. Ferry & Son Funeral Home, 88 East Main Street, Meriden on Thursday, June 18, 2015 from 4 to 7 pm.
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Arthur A. Spence
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Rita Edson
Rita M. Edson, 88, wife of the late Robert E. Edson, Sr., died Friday, June 19, 2015 at MidState Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Born in Meriden on May 13, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary (Doyle) Morenz, Sr. Rita was a selfless person, who dedicated her life to her family and church. She was an active parishioner and Eucharistic Minister of St. Rose of Lima Church. She is survived by nine children; Robert Edson Jr., of Meriden, Peter Edson of Meriden, Susan Edson of Baltimore County, MD, Elizabeth Edson and her husband James Mellor of Meriden, Jane Crocker and her husband Albert of Meriden, Karen Pregler and her husband Steven of Meriden, Thomas Edson Sr., and his wife Anna of Meriden, Linda Edson and her husband Richard Pizzonia of Middletown and Ellen Edson Quattrocchi and her husband Louis of Lincoln, NE, 17 grandchildren; Kelly Smith, Kattie Edson, Robert Edson III, Eric Edson-Ruffin, Kyshawn Ruffin, Amy Mellor-Gionfriddo, Grace Mellor, Heather Hoyt, Robert Rochette Jr., Kasey Pregler, Thomas Edson Jr., Maria Edson, Reid Pizzonia, Samantha Pizzonia, Greyson Pizzonia, Juliana Quattrocchi, Louis Quattrocchi III and Samuel Quattrocchi and seven great grandchildren; Lilly, Isabella, Dominick, Nathan, Brenna, Avery and Nolan. She is also survived by two sisters; Lorraine Waller and her husband Donald and Audrey Hollman, a brother Arthur Morenz Jr., her loving caregiver Josephine Kyem and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Claire Tierney and her brother John Morenz, Sr. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at 10:00 am at St. Rose of Lima Church, 35 Center St., Meriden. Everyone is asked to gather directly at the church. Burial will be at Walnut Grove Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 East Main St., Meriden on Monday, June 22nd from 5 to 8 pm. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities, 61 Colony St., Meriden CT 06451
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Virginia Torres
Virginia Torres, 73, loving wife of Ramon Torres, died on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at CT Hospice in Branford. Born in Yauco, Puerto Rico on September 25, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Gervacio Rodriguez Caraballo and Luz Esther Caraballo. She was a longtime Meriden resident. Besides her husband of forty-six years, she is survived by two grandchildren, Charito Coriano and her husband Gilberto and Perla Rivera; two great-grandchildren, Bianca and Brendan Coriano; a brother Eligio Rodriguez; two sisters, Elba Acosta and Irma Rodriguez and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter, Magda Santiago and two sons, Andelmo Santiago and Angel Luis Maldonado. Friends and family are invited to attend a funeral service to be held on Monday, June 15, 2015 at 10:00 am at the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 East Main Street, Meriden. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday, June 13, 2015 from 5 to 8 p.m.
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