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Judith “Judie” Pavelec, 78, formerly of Bristol, passed unexpectedly Tuesday morning, June 30, 2020. She was the wife of the late John F. “Jack” Pavelec who passed in 2006. Judie was born in Bristol on September 10, 1941 the only child of Salvatore and Mary (Englert) Morrocco, and lived in Bristol for most of her life. She was a graduate of St. Anthony’s High School and was a competitive synchronized swimmer in her youth. She had been an executive assistant and...

Anna S. Bachman, 92, a lifelong Bristol resident, passed on the morning of June 20, 2020 at her home surrounded by the love of her family.  She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Bachman, Sr. who passed in October 2019.  Anna was born in Bristol on April 17, 1928, the daughter of the late Hugh and Mary Jane (Power) Scott and was extremely proud of her Irish heritage.  For many years, she had been employed at Superior Electric and also at Bussmann Mfg. prior to...

Shelly Marie Osorio, 36, of NY, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. She was born on June 24, 1983 in New Britain, daughter of Michael Carrier and the late Darlene (Lange) Carrier. Besides her father, Michael, Shelly is survived by her son Gabriel Osorio of NY; step-mom Cindy Carrier of Bristol; sister Dawn Carrier of Newington; grandfather Robert Carrier of ME; uncle Brian Carrier of New London; aunt Lisa Carrier of Middletown, Jeannette Lange; cousins Katie Salza of Middletown, David...

Edward J. Swenton, Sr., 91 of Bristol and Melbourne Beach, FL passed away on Saturday June 13, 2020. He was born on March 19, 1929 in Bristol, the son of the late Stanislau and Apollonia (Kolek) Swenton. Edward was a US Army veteran of the Korean War and was the owner of The Bristol Tool & Die Co. He was a member of the American Legion, The Elks Lodge and The Loyal Order of Moose. During his retirement, he enjoyed traveling to Florida, spending time with family and friends and ballroom...

Gregory “Greg” E. Massicotte, 63, of Burlington and Old Lyme, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020. He was born on June 15, 1956, in Bristol, son of the late Fredrick and M. Therese (Benson) Massicotte, Jr. Greg was the loving husband of Kimberly (Pavelec) Massicotte for 36 years. Greg worked for Mohawk Finishing Products for over 40 years. He won numerous awards, including his more prized, Excellence in Service Award, named after a revered mentor. He was a master craftsman, and an...

Mary (Dorio) Buchiere, of Bristol, widow of Angelo Buchiere, Sr., passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 with her family by her side. Mary was born in New Britain, daughter of the late Salvatore and Pauline (Gibilistro) Dorio. Upon graduation from New Britain High School, Mary attended Briarwood Secretarial School in Southington. She worked several years at Stanley Works in New Britain as an administrative assistant in the IBM division. Upon moving to Bristol, Mary found employment at the...

Gary Michael Wyrebek, 71, of Bristol, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020. He was born on May 10, 1949 in Waterbury, son of the late Stanley and Michelina (Graziano) Wyrebek.   Gary was the loving husband of Marcilia (Braga) Wyrebek for 40 years. He proudly served in the United States Marines Corp, completing two tours in Vietnam. He was a decorated combat veteran, earning several metals, including a Purple Heart. In addition he served in the Army National Guard for over twenty years....

Antonietta Capozzi Cassetta, 92, widow of Frank Cassetta, formerly of Waterbury, passed peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2020. Antonietta was born in Santa Croce del Sannio, Benevento, Italy on August 12, 1927, the daughter of the late Nicola and Angela Capozzi. In 1949 Antonietta came to the United States and joined her husband Frank in the family’s United States Grocery business in Waterbury. After city redevelopment took the property, she was employed at Scovill Manufacturing until...

Walter A. Murzyn, 82, of Plainville, passed with dignity on Friday, May 29, 2020 in Avon. He was the beloved husband of the late Judith Rose Mary Murzyn who passed in 2015. Walter was born on June 8, 1937 in New Britain the son of the late Constanty and Nellie (Bigis) Murzyn. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving from 1957 until 1963 and was honorably discharged as an Airman 2nd Class. He was a tool & die maker and retired from Cuno Engineering, Meriden. He was a...

Gaston Toussaint, 96, of Farmington, passed away peacefully on Saturday May 23, 2020. He was born in Saint Johnsbury, VT, the son of the late Edmour and Zelia (Pelletier) Toussaint. Gaston was a longtime parishioner of St. Gregory the Great Church, Bristol and was a US Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and retired from Pratt & Whitney. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, great grandfather and friend who always put others first. He loved his family, dancing, fishing,...