All Tributes - Bristol, CT

Linda Wesley, 67, cherished wife of Edward and loving mother of Brad, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. A lifelong resident of Bristol, Linda was born to the late Ann (DeNigris) and Kendall G. Taillon on September 23, 1952 and attended Bristol Central High School. She began her professional career at Miss Porter’s School in Farmington where she forged lifelong friendships. Linda was employed at Gem Sensors, Plainville Connecticut,...

Patricia Anne Stuckman, 92, of Bristol, passed peacefully Tuesday afternoon, November 12, 2019 at Touchpoints of Farmington. She was the wife of the late Duane G. Stuckman. Patricia was born on March 11, 1927 in Defiance, OH the daughter of the late Daniel F. Ryan and Leona (Powers) Ryan. For many years she was the manager of Milldale Laundromat and the Washboard Laundromat, Hyannis, MA. She leaves her children, Thomas Stuckman and his wife Catherine of Bristol, Susan Thornton and her...

Florence Dlugosz, a young 101 of Forestville, went home to Jesus Monday night, November 11, 2019 at Shady Oaks. Florence was the loving wife of her beloved late husband, Joseph Dlugosz. Florence was born on July 1, 1918 in Bristol, the daughter of the late Vincent and Mary Spiechalski and was a lifelong resident living in the same home where she was born. She retired after 25 years with the Barnes Group as an assembler and was a member of St. Matthew Church in Forestville. She leaves her...

John P. Kuntz “Papa”, 73, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. John was born in Punxsutawney, PA on February 16, 1946. He graduated from Punxsutawney High School in 1965. He was married to Donna M. (Doolittle) Kuntz in Bristol on June 5, 1976; they were married for 43 years. John was a Vietnam Veteran, a well-respected meat cutter, a member of the Bristol Fish and Game Club, and Antique Automobile...

Catherine Anne Cote, 61, a lifelong Bristol resident, passed unexpectedly at her home on Friday, November 8, 2019. She was the wife of Theodore Cote. Cathy was born in Bristol on September 10, 1958 the daughter of Richard and Elizabeth (Schilling) Raboin. She is also survived by her two sons Matthew and Michael Michaud; brothers Robert Raboin and Richard Roboin; sisters Theresa George and Mary Labombard. Her sister Kim Michaud passed on June 21, 2011 and was Cathy's best friend. Cathy...

Marcella Martin Kelly, 82, of Bristol, passed peacefully surrounded by her family Wednesday morning, November 6, 2019. She was the wife of the late George Kelly. Marcella was born in Caribou, ME on December 31, 1936 the daughter of the late Alfred and Delvina (Wilcox) Martin and lived in Bristol for most of her life. Up until recently, she was a dental receptionist for Dr. Frank Wilson, DMD in Bristol. Marcella was a huge fan of UConn Women’s Basketball having attended six of the...

Anita Louise (Maturo) Niwinski, 67, of Bristol, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Tuesday November 5, 2019. She was born on April 2, 1952 in Hartford, the daughter of the late Armondo and Louise (Minally) Maturo. She grew up in East Hartford and resided in Bristol for many years with her loving family. Anita is survived by her loving and devoted husband Francis J. Niwinski, Jr. of Bristol; her son Francis J. Niwinski III and his wife Jennifer of NC; her daughter Dawn Niwinski of...

Julie Ann Abramczyk, 33 of Terryville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 3, 2019. She was born on September 24, 1986 in Bristol. She graduated from Wolcott High School and received her LPN license from New England Tech. Julie is survived by her fiancé James Gaudiosi IV and their children Jordyn and James V; her mother Patricia and step-father and Thomas Fusco; her father David Robert Abramczyk, Sr. and Mary Jane Vita; her maternal grandparents Joseph and Antoinette Wojenski;...

Russell “Russ” L. Wininger Sr., 81, of Bristol, passed away on November 1, 2019 surrounded by his loving family, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on Sept. 25, 1938 in Bristol to the late Russell Ellsworth Wininger and Katherine (Hoffman). He attended Bristol High School, Central Connecticut Teacher’s College and proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. A lifelong resident of Bristol, Russ worked for the Arthur G. Russell Company for 30 years. His work at AGR afforded him...

Katherine (Danylow) Hichwa passed away peacefully at her home in Bristol on Thursday, October 31, 2019. She was just shy of 100 years of age. Katherine was born February 1, 1920 in Bristol, daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Rygil) Danylow. Katherine married Paul Hichwa June 24, 1939. They were together nearly 50 years. Katherine was a long time member of St. Matthews Church in Forestville. Together, Paul and Katherine raised two sons, Bryant Paul Hichwa and his wife Diane (Vough) Hichwa...