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Etalo G. “Curly” Calcinari, 96, of Bristol, passed peacefully Friday morning, January 17, 2020. Curly was born in New Britain on April 23, 1923 the son of the late Arthuro and Anita (Bessoni) Calcinari. He served proudly in the U.S. Army and took part in battles in Rhineland and Central Europe and took part in the Battle of the Bulge. He was the recipient of the Bronze Star Medal, Good Conduct, American Theater Campaign Ribbon, European-African-Middle Eastern Theater campaign...

Michael B. Sullivan 64, died unexpectedly on Sunday, September 12, 2021, at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT. He was born August 27, 1957, the son of the late Bruce and Helen Elizabeth Sullivan. Michael graduated from Naugatuck High School and then went on to serve in the United States Marine Corp. He touched everyone who knew him as he was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. Michael loved fishing, riding motorcycles, and laughter. He loved to joke and make others...

Giacomo “Jack” Bellantuono, 89, of Bristol, passed away at home on Friday, September 24, 2021. He was born on June 27, 1932 in New Britain, son of the late Giovanni and Giovannina (D’Agata) Bellantuono.  Jack was the loving husband of Michelina (Mariano) Bellantuono for 65 years. They were meant to be together, born a day apart in 1932. Jack was raised in New Britain, and at 18 years old served in the Korean War as a member of the U.S. Army’s 9th Infantry...

Donna Marie McIntyre (Johnson) passed away at The Pines in Bristol on September 23, 2021 after a brief illness at the age of 77. She was born on October 29, 1943 in Middletown. She was the second of three daughters of the late Robert W. and Agnes M. (Hunt) Johnson. She loved her younger years in Southern California where her father was stationed with the Marine Corps. In 1960 the family moved to North Carolina where she graduated from Camp Lejeune High School. After high school she moved to...

Nathan Allen Corriveau, 43 of Vernon, passed away early morning on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. He was born on August 10, 1978 in Bristol, the son of Sandra Willett Corriveau and the late Albert Joseph Corriveau. Nathan Loved sports, music, and most of all he loved his family. He was always ready to put a smile on everyone’s face. “Yeah Buddy” was one of his favorite well-known remarks he loved to say in times of happiness. His desire was to make a difference and to help...

Joshua “Josh” David Albert, 26, of Burlington, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021. He was born on June 10, 1995 in New Britain, son of Joseph “Joe” and Wendy (Abbott) Albert. If you knew Josh you were his friend for life. He was a “son” to many of his friends’ parents because they have known him for so long. With his orange hair and sparking blue eyes, he was someone that stood out in a crowd. When you saw his big beautiful smile, you would forget your problems and...

Edward “Mack” M. McLaughlin, 84, of Burlington, passed away on Friday September 17, 2021. Mack was born on May 28, 1937 in Bristol, CT the son of the late Maurice McLaughlin and Lenore Richtmyer. He is survived by his wife Elaine Grant; his children and their spouses Mark and Brigit Lane, Kelli and Dayle Gallagher, Kim and John Weidow, Diane and Robert Webster, Joseph Caron and Tammy DeVona; his grandchildren Kaitlyn Gallagher, Jalena Webster, Conner Lane, Jack Weidow, Reese Weidow,...

Rose L. Chisar, 62, widow of Gregory S. Chisar, Sr., of Bristol passed away on Friday September 17, 2021 at her home. Rose was born on April 6, 1959 in Southington, the daughter of the late Antonio and Maddalena (Fazzone) Mastroianni. She is survived by her twin sons, Gregory (Tiffany) Chisar, Jr. and Anthony Chisar of Bristol; her granddaughters Maddalena and Mia Chisar and was eagerly awaiting the birth of her twin granddaughters due next year; her sister Vittoria (Gerald) Dugo of Bristol;...

Duane Faber, 35, of Bristol, CT, departed for Heaven Sept. 12, 2021, at Hartford Hospital, with mom and dad lovingly by his side. He was born on Jan. 28, 1986 at Hartford Hospital, to loving parents Kathy and Robert Faber. Duane loved music, boating, swimming, and going for long rides searching for that perfect apple pie. He was kind, sharing, caring, and a perfect gentleman, with a great sense of humor. He set the bar for all of us in those attributes. Duane is survived by his mom and...

Marion E. Blackwood, Jr., 77 of Farmington, CT passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 31, 2021 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Marion was born on October 24, 1943 in Brinkley, AR, the son of the late Marion and Mell (Woods) Blackwood, Sr. He was raised in Cleveland, MS where he graduated from Cleveland High School and Delta State College (now Delta State University). He served in the Mississippi Army National Guard in Drew, MS. Marion had a successful...