All Tributes - Bristol, CT

Rosemary (Shavel) Knapp, 74, of Bristol, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at home. She was the loving wife of the late George Knapp. Rosemary was born on July 4, 1945 in Connellsville, PA, daughter of the late John E. Shavel and Rose (Stanchak) Aspinwall. She loved reading and spending time on the computer. Rosemary was a great friend and sister, she will be missed dearly. Rosemary is survived by her brother Edward Shavel and his wife Sonia of Plainville; step-sons G. David...

Angela Marie Salcito-Bonicki, 59 of Bristol, passed suddenly Tuesday afternoon, September 10, 2019 at her home. She has been the beloved wife of Kevin J. Bonicki for 15 years. Angela was born on September 16, 1959 in Waterbury a daughter of the late Joseph Philip Salcito and Lillian D. (DeCapua) Salcito and lived there for most of her life moving to Bristol two years ago. Angela received an Associate Degree in general education and was extremely proud of her work as a Certified Nursing...

PATRICIA CADORETTE, 81 PASSED AWAY AT APPLE REHAB WED, 9/4/2019. SHE WAS BORN IN BRISTOL9/28/38. SHE WAS PREDESEASED BY HER HUSBAND JOSEPH CADORETTE, ALONG WITH HER DAD & MOM JOHN & MAE DENEHY ALSO 2 BROTHERS JACK DENEHY AND RICHARD DENEHY BOTH OF BRISTOL. SHE IS SURVIVED ONE BROTHER PETER DENEHY ALSO 2 CHILDREN JANE CUFF OF PLAINVILLE AND JOSEPH CADORETTE OF SIMSBURY. SON IN LAW DONALD CUFF ALSO A DAUGHTER IN LAW GINA CADORETTE. 5 GRANDCHILDREN TRISHA BROWN AND CRYSYAL GUNN BOTH OF...

Lawrence Lee Johnson, 79 of Bristol passed peacefully early Friday morning, August 30, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital, Hartford. He was the devoted companion of Connie Schulz. Larry was born on August 14, 1940 in McPherson, Kansas son of the late Donovan LeRoy Johnson and Effie Maxine (Hyson) Johnson. He was a 1958 graduate of Boulder High School, Boulder, CO; attended Cameron College in Lawton, OK where he received his Bachelor degree in Music Brass Performance and played the trumpet. He...

John D. “Don” Power, Sr, 84, of Bristol, passed unexpectedly early Thursday morning, August 8, 2019 at his home.  He was the husband of Connie (St. Onge) Power.   Don was born in Bristol on Wednesday, June 5, 1935 the son of the late Patrick John Power and Elizabeth Cassidy (Noble) Power and was a lifelong resident.  He was a Peacetime veteran serving in the U.S. Army.  Don retired after many years as a Sergeant with the Connecticut State Police, where he was...

Arthur F. Pearson, Jr., 63, of Bristol, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019. He was the husband of the late Linda Pearson, who passed in 2016. Arthur was born on March 30, 1956. He enjoyed life and was always willing to lend a helping hand in his community.

Harry J. Fiorillo, 88, husband of Hilda (Dorris) Fiorillo of Bristol passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday August 14, 2019. He was born on April 20, 1931 in Bristol, CT the son of the late Louis Fiorillo. Harry was a US Army Airborne veteran, having completed 15 jumps and a retired Bristol Public School teacher. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children and their spouses, Carol (Maury) McDermott, John Fiorillo, Janet (Joseph) McGrath, Jeffery (Pam) Fiorillo and Robert...

Anna Elizabeth Curtin, 73, of Bristol, passed peacefully on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 with her son and his wife at her side. Anna was born in Pawtucket, RI on February 1, 1946 a daughter of the late John and Anna (Canton) Curtin.  She was retired after many years as the Program Coordinator of the Health Career Opportunities Program at UConn Healthcare.  Anna loved her life.  She supported and enjoyed attending the theater at such places as The Bushnell in Hartford, Warner Theater in...

Edith M. Valentine, 84, passed peacefully Tuesday evening, August 6, 2019 at Bristol Hospital. She was the wife of the late John Valentine. Edith was a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed spending time by the pool with her grandchildren, family vacations, card games with good friends and big family parties in her backyard.  She was an avid UConn Huskies Women’s basketball  fan and enjoyed watching them on TV. She loved her companions, cats Beat and Happy....

Alexander J. Mari, 29, of Bristol, passed unexpectedly early Saturday morning, August 3, 2019.  He was the devoted father of his 3 year old daughter Lanessa Avery Mari. Alex was born in New Britain on Friday, April 27, 1990 the son of Leo Mari and Kimberly (Brunet) Mari.  He enjoyed teaching and experiencing fishing, camping and swimming with his daughter. Besides his daughter and mother of Bristol and father of Florida, Alex leaves his siblings, Jonathan, Matthew and Nicole...