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Anthony D. Basile, 85, of Bristol, retired Chief of the Bristol Fire Department and beloved husband for 58 years of Dorothy Basile, died at his home on Saturday, January 18, 2020, following a short period of declining health. He was the son of the late Mafalda and Pasquale Basile. A lifelong resident of Bristol, Chief Basile was born on October 1, 1934, and was a 1953 graduate of Bristol High School. He successfully completed numerous certificate course programs at the University of...

Alexander F. Jeffko, Jr. 87, of Bristol, passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 21, 2020. Alexander was born on October 14, 1932, the son of the late Alexander and Stella Jeffko, Sr. Mr. Jeffko served with the United States Air Force during the Korean War and worked for Connecticut Light & Power Company for 35 years retiring as an Area Supervisor. He was a skilled carpenter and enjoyed furniture making. He is survived by his children and their spouses, Karen and Athan Chekas of...

Patricia E. McGrady, 90, widow of John P. McGrady, passed away on January 20, 2020. She was born in Thomaston. She is survived by her daughters Colleen and Patricia McGrady, her son Kevin and his wife Christine McGrady and her granddaughter Megan McGrady. Funeral services will be private. To leave an online message of condolence, share a memory or a photo please visit Patricia’s memorial page at www.OBrien-FuneralHome.com 

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...

Josephine “Jo” Rosano, 71, of Bristol, passed on Monday evening, January 13, 2020.  She was the wife of the late Michael Rosano. Jo was born in Sicily, Italy on February 26, 1948 the daughter of Pierina (Terzo) Teodoro and the late Concetto Teodoro.  She was a member of St. Gregory Church, Bristol. Jo was born in Italy, and migrated with her family when she was a young child.  She quickly learned English and adapted to her new country.  She was so generous, whenever she discovered...

Raquel Rosa, 92, of Bristol, passed peacefully early Monday morning, January 13, 2020. Raquel was born on April 10, 1927 in New York, NY one of ten children to the late Rafael and Monserrat (Castillo) Ramirez. While in Bristol, Raquel worked for a time with Jewels by Stanley until working for SNET. She loved music and dancing and was a longtime member of the Patient’s Advisory Board at Sheriden Woods. She leaves her son, Pete Rosa and his wife Pamela G. Rosa of Avon and her daughter...

Paul A. Kelley, 64, of Bristol passed away on Sunday January 12, 2020. Paul was born on October 15, 1955 in Bristol, the son of the late Donald and Josephine Kelley. Mr. Kelley was a realtor and was a member of the Bristol Elks and Rotary. He is survived by his brothers John F. Kelley and his wife Luann of Wallingford and Kevin D. Kelley and his wife Carol of Bristol; two nephews Tim and Ryan and a niece Anna. He was predeceased by a nephew Christopher. Calling hours will be held on Friday...

John “Jack” J. Skelskey, 96, of Bristol, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020. He was born on October 30, 1923 in New Britain, son of the late Joseph M. and Mary Ellen (Cavanaugh) Skelskey. Jack was the loving husband of the late Marian Alice (Salley) Skelskey. He served our county in the US Army during WWII and later retired from Pratt & Whitney. Jack was a family man and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Jack is survived by his sons Brian...

Adeline Pappas, 97, widow of George Pappas of Bristol, passed away peacefully on Monday December 30, 2019. She was born on December 24, 1922 in Bristol, the daughter of the late Peter and Filomena Benvenuto. Mrs. Pappas was a lifelong member of St. Matthew Church and retired from Superior Electric. Adeline is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Georgianna and Raymond Nimon of Bristol; her granddaughter Gina Newman; her brothers Tony, Peter and Phil Benvenuto and many nieces and nephews....

Beverly Sellberg Benson, 87, of Burlington, CT passed away on Thursday, January 09, 2020. She was born on July 8, 1932 in Manchester, CT, daughter of the late Frederick and Beatrice Hoskins Sellberg. Beverly graduated from Gustavus Adolphus in St. Peter, MN with a bachelor’s degree in biology. She then trained at the Mayo Clinic and earned her degree in physical therapy. She returned to CT and worked her entire career as a physical therapist at various nursing homes in the greater...