CIANCI, Paul Salvatore 72, of Rocky Hill, passed away on Monday (October 1, 2007).  He was born on May 18, 1935 in Hartford, the son of the late Paolo and Josephine (Magro) Cianci.

            He lived in Rocky Hill for over 34 years.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy.  Paul retired in 1999 from Pratt and Whitney Aircraft in East Hartford after 42 years of service.  He was a member of the Rocky Hill - Wethersfield Elks #2308, the Sons of Italy, and the American Legion.  He enjoyed working in his yard and was a devoted fan of the New York Yankees and the New York Giants.  Paul is survived by his son, Michael Cianci of Rocky Hill; three daughters, Patricia Adams and her husband, Claude of Waterford, Carol Jameson and her husband, Brian of Wallingford, and Cynthia Cianci of Rocky Hill; a brother, Sebastiano "Sebby" Cianci of Wethersfield; eight grandchildren, Christopher Cianci and Michael Cianci Jr., Lauren, Connor, Olivia, and Camille Jameson, and Ashley and Ricky Cianci.  He will also be missed by his five cats.

            Funeral services were held on Thursday October 4th at 8:30 a.m. going from the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd. Wethersfield, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. James Church, Rocky Hill.  Burial followed in Mount St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Parkinsons Disease Association, 27 Allendale Drive, North Haven, CT 06473.  For online expressions of sympathy, please visit www.desopo.com.

KOTIK, Renee, (Rustin), 77, of Key Biscayne, FL and formerly of Avon and West Hartford, CT, died peacefully in her home on August 31, 2012 after a valiant struggle against cancer.  She was born in Fall River, MA, the daughter of the late Rose and Stanley (Bob) Kotik.  Renee is survived by her adoring husband Lawrence Rustin and six loving children, Peter Rustin and daughter-in-law Marni Diamond (Pacific Palisades, CA), Howard Levenson (Nashville, TN), Heidi Rustin and son-in-law Mark Goldman (New Rochelle, NY), Ted Levenson and son-in-law Vince Cuticello (New York, NY), Robert Levenson (Peabody, MA) and Beth Rustin and son-in-law Lee Stettner (New York, NY).  She was a spectacular "Nana" to her eight grandchildren, Julia and Hallie Goldman, Jacob Levenson, Diana and Abby Stettner, Jack Levenson and Rebecca and Noa Diamond.  She is also survived by her sister Ginger Horton (Old Saybrook, CT), and two nieces, Tory Horton Bell and her husband Greg Bell (Old Saybrook, CT) and Taryn Horton Sasser and her husband Dave Sasser (Fort Myers, FL).  Funeral is to be held on September 5th at 1 p.m. at Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, CT, 06105.  Internment will follow at Emanuel Cemetery, Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield, CT.  Following internment, the family will receive friends for Shiva at the home of Joel and Judy Weisman at 25 Forest Hills Drive, West Hartford, CT 06117.  A memorial service will be held in Miami, FL at a later date.     Donations in memory of Renee may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Lung Cancer Research - KRAS, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445.   Published in The Hartford Courant on September 2, 2012

EPPS, William H., 76, of Bloomfield, beloved husband of Elaine (Bessette) Epps passed away Sunday, (August 26, 2012) at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Born September 2, 1935 in Norwich son of the late William H. Epps, Sr. and Mabel (Wells) Epps, he lived in Hartford and West Hartford before moving to Bloomfield in 1976.  He served with the United States Marine Corps. during the Korean Conflict.  He was employed with the Hartford Public Schools as a Security Officer before retiring.  William was very instrumental and active with the Doc Hurley Scholarship Foundation, served as president of the Weaver High School Retired Staff club, and a very strong supporter of all Weaver High School Sports.  He was a survivor of the 1944 Hartford Circus Fire, an avid reader of several newspapers, loved solving crossword puzzles, traveling, fishing and his Thursday card game.  He was a loyal fan of the New York Yankees and the UCONN men's and women's basketball teams.  Most of all William was a kind, caring, and giving person.  Besides Elaine, his wife of 41 years, he is survived by a son, Greg Davis of Bloomfield; his "adopted daughter" Otelee Rowe of Atlanta, GA; a brother, Richard A. Epps and his wife, Mary Ann of Melbourne, FL; two sisters-in-law, Diane Toscano and her husband, Patrick of New Hartford, Yvonne Kozlowski and her husband, George of Auburn, AL; two grandchildren, Greg Jr. and Greer; and many nieces and nephews.  Burial will be private.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Doc Hurley Scholarship Foundation, 289 Ridgefield St., Hartford, CT 06112.  To leave online condolences please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com.  Published in The Hartford Courant on August 29, 2012

 

ROWE, Ann (Riben), 71, of Ashford died Sunday, (November 12, 2006).  She leaves a son, David Rowe of Ashford and a brother Michael Riben of Enfield.  Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 15, at 2 p.m. at the First Ludmir Benevolent Association Cemetery, Cleveland Ave. Ext., Hartford.  Arrangements were entrusted to Weinstein Mortuary, Hartford.

                                                                                            Hartford Courant 11/14/2006

 

GATES, Louis, 77, formerly of Hartford, Connecticut and Waterville, Maine, passed away on Monday (February 27, 2012), in Ocala, Florida.  Lewis was born on December 13, 1934, in Calais, Vermont, son of Fanny and Amos Gates.  He was predeceased by his wife Sarah (Sally) Gates and his daughter Denise Odom.  He survived by his daughter Rachel Rarus; his sons, Thomas and Wayne Gates; his sisters Joanne Venezia, Yvonne Tatro, and Eva Klinger; and his brother Amos Joseph Gates.  There are no calling hours.  A private service will be held by the family at a later date.  Published in The Hartford Courant, Thursday, March 1, 2012

SINGER, Irwin B. of West Hartford and Boca Raton, FL, loving husband of Beverly Dansky Singer, died Saturday, (December 17, 2011).  He was a prominent Hartford area businessman and philanthropist; was active in many civic and social organizations; and was a dedicated and loving husband, father and grandfather.  Born in Hartford on December 21, 1934, Mr. Singer was the son of the late Joseph and Sarah (Gaberman) Singer.  He was a graduate of Weaver High School in Hartford, received a Bachelor of Science degree from Boston University and attended Georgetown University Law School.  Upon the untimely passing of his father and brother, within six months of each other in 1967, Mr. Singer chose to forego his lifelong dream of practicing law, and returned to the Hartford area to tend to his family's needs.  He became President of The Atlas Oil Company.  Through his determination and extraordinary business sense, he built his family's small oil company into the largest Mobil Oil distributorship in the United States at that time.  The company was acquired by Mobil Oil in 1995.  Since that time, Mr. Singer remained active in the management of his real estate holdings and numerous other business endeavors, as President of Singer Atlas Realty.  Throughout his career, he had countless honors bestowed upon him.  He was appointed a Member of the Board of Directors of First Federal Savings and Loan Association of East Hartford in 1972.  In that capacity he served as Chairman of the Loan Committee; Chairman of the Nominating Committee; Vice Chairman of the Audit Committee; Member of the Personnel Committee and Member of the Planning Committee.  He also served as Director of First Eastern Corporation; Director of the Independent Connecticut Petroleum Association; Vice President of the Better Home Heat Council of Greater Hartford; Assistant Brand Chairman representing Mobil Oil distributors for the entire United States; President and Vice President of Kiwanis Club of East Hartford; Director of the Chamber of Commerce of East Hartford; Vice President and Director of "Main Street Plus", a corporation formed to revitalize Main Street, East Hartford; Incorporator of Manchester Memorial Hospital; Chairperson of the Boston University Alumni Association of Hartford County; and a member of Toppers. Mr. Singer directed and participated in numerous fundraising endeavors for civic organizations, including the East Hartford YMCA, the Heart Association of East Hartford, and the Cancer Crusade.  He was a member of Temple Beth Israel, West Hartford, and the Beth Israel Men's Club; the Greater Hartford Jewish Community Center; and the Tumblebrook Country Club.  He was an avid golfer and skier, and a life-long Boston Red Sox fan.  Mr. Singer was a man of superior intelligence.  He possessed a great passion for all life had to offer and compassion for anyone who could benefit from his sound advice.  Those qualities won him the respect and admiration of all who came to know him.  When Mr. Singer spoke, whether in a business meeting or social setting, he always commanded the attention of everyone around him.  His input was invariably of great value.  He possessed extraordinary talents, and reveled in the opportunity to share his wealth of knowledge with others.  He had a unique ability to solve the most complex issues, both personal and professional, and was always willing to lend his insight.  He was thankful for his achievements in life, and felt a strong responsibility to help those who were less fortunate.  Despite his many professional accomplishments, Mr. Singer will best be remembered for his warmth, wisdom, generosity, and love of family.  He and Beverly, together, created a home filled with life, love and laughter.  So long as they had each other and their health, they had everything.  Despite his many passions in life, he was at his very best when he was spending time with his beloved grandsons, Andrew and Austin.  Whether they were attending a Red Sox game, playing with a new toy or simply discussing the boys' day at school, the smile on his face and the twinkle in his eyes revealed that "Pappy" was a man who had everything one could ask for.  He was an extraordinary husband, father, grandfather, friend and advisor.  His warmth and wisdom will be greatly missed by all who knew him.  Irwin is survived by his beloved wife, Beverly; his son, Gregory of Anchorage, AK, his son, Jonathan of Cambridge, MA; his daughter Pamela, her husband Allen Bestwick, and his beloved grandsons, Andrew and Austin, all of East Greenwich, RI.  He was predeceased by his brother, Walter Singer.  A memorial service will be held, Tuesday, (December 20, 2011) at 12:30 p.m. in the chapel of the Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Ave, Hartford.  Interment will be at the Beth Israel Cemetery, Avon.  A memorial period will be observed at his home, 80 Ferncliff Drive, West Hartford, through Tuesday evening.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Walter V. Singer Memorial Scholarship Fund (#30010), c/o UConn Foundation, Inc, 2390 Alumni Drive, Unit 3206, Storrs, CT 06269.

                                    Published in The Hartford Courant on December 19, 2011

 

ZLOTNICK (Franklin), Muriel Beverly of Brattleboro passed away on October 28, 2011 at the age of 76.  Bev, as she was known to her friends, was particularly proud of the many lives she touched as Windham County Assessor for the Vermont Adult Diploma Program.  She is survived by a daughter, Sandy Rosenberg, of San Diego, CA.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Windham County Humane Society, 916 West River Road, PO Box 397 Brattleboro, VT 05302 or Emily's List; www.emilyslist.org/action/contribute or (800) 68-EMILY.  Following Ms. Franklin's wishes, there will be no memorial service.  Arrangements are under the care of Ker-Westerlund and White funeral and cremation service, Brattleboro.

                                        Published in Brattleboro Reformer on November 5, 2011

 

ANIELLO, Robert S. Robert S. Aniello, 76, of Vernon, affectionately known and loved by all as "Uncle Bob," passed away on Monday (February 28, 2011).  Born in Hartford, he was the son of the late John and Concettina (Pandolfo) Aniello and had lived in Hartford, East Lyme, Glastonbury and Maine before finally settling in Vernon two years ago.  Bob earned his B.F.A. from the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn and received his teaching certificate in art education from Southern CT State College where he went on to earn his Masters Degree and sixth-year certificate in education.  Extremely talented and creative, Bob served two years in the U.S. Army where he was responsible for designing costumes and sets for Army shows.  After being honorably discharged in 1959, he worked in New York City for four years, providing costume design services for many Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, including the original production of "Little Mary Sunshine" and "The Balcony," for which his work was featured in a "Life" magazine cover story.  He then taught Art for the town of Hamden for 10 years, co-authoring two best selling art books, "What Can I Do For An Art Lesson?" and "Art Lessons On A Shoe String."  While teaching in Hamden, Bob worked extensively to develop and implement art programs for five schools, and he also produced and directed original theatrical works written and designed by students.  Prior to his retirement, Bob worked for many years for the Yankee Motor Inn in Niantic as their Functions Supervisor.  Uncle Bob is survived by his sister-in-law, Cleo Aniello of Avon, five nephews, John, Leonard, Francis, William and Christopher and their families, as well as numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews, including Josephine Aberle.  He was predeceased by his brothers, Francis and John.  Many of the happiest moments of his five nephews' lives were spent with Uncle Bob at Old Colony Beach in the white, convertible VW Bug.  Calling hours will be on Thursday (March 3) from 4-7 p.m., concluding with a service at 7 p.m. at the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd., Wethersfield.  Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.  For online expressions of sympathy to the family, please visit www.desopo.com. 

                             Published in The Hartford Courant on March 2, 2011

 

COHEN, Gerald E., 76, of Bloomfield, died surrounded by his loving family, Tuesday (September 20, 2011) at Yale New Haven Hospital.  He was the beloved husband for 53 years, of Judith (Rabinowitz) Cohen.  Born in Hartford he was the son of Max and Anna (Bresnerkoff) Cohen.  He was a graduate of Weaver High School and the University of Connecticut.  He was employed as a sales representative for over thirty years and after his retirement, worked for William Raveis Real Estate and NAPA Auto Parts in Bloomfield.  He was a great fan of UCONN basketball and coached and served as President of Bloomfield Little League.  Besides his wife Judy, he is survived by his two children, Mark Cohen and his wife Helen of Trumbull, and Steven Cohen and his wife Jennifer of Farmington.  He is also survived by four grandchildren who were the joy of his life, Hannah and Sam Cohen of Trumbull and Alyssa and Sasha Cohen of Farmington.  He also leaves his brother Sidney Cohen of West Hartford and his beloved nieces, nephew and their spouses and children.  He was predeceased by his sister Ruth Margolis (Cohen).  A graveside funeral service was Friday, September 23 at 10:30 a.m. at the Hartford Mutual Society Cemetery, next to Simsbury Airport at 90 Wolcott Rd., in East Granby.  The family expresses their heartfelt appreciation to the staff of the Yale New Haven and St. Francis Hospital, Cardiac Units, for their kindness and thoughtfulness.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Gerald's memory may be made to the Foodshare in Bloomfield or a charity of the donor's choice.  May Jerry's memory be a source of strength and a blessing.  Funeral arrangements provided by Hebrew Funeral Association, Inc., 906 Farmington Ave., West Hartford.

                   Published in The Hartford Courant on September 22, 2011

 

GLASERMAN, Faythe, 75 years of age, of Newfield St., Middletown, died peacefully with her family by her side, on Monday (November 22, 2010) at Hartford Hospital.  Born in Hartford, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Sophie (Markman) Glaserman.  Faythe was a Pension Analyst for Cigna.  For 25 years, she was an active member of Congregation Adath Israel, Middletown.  She was also a member of Hadassah and a volunteer at the Cromwell Library.  She leaves a son: Richard Cohen and his wife Karin of Higganum; two daughters: Michelle Rosenberg of Allen, TX, and Lisa Cohen of Cromwell; six grandchildren: Stephanie Woods and her husband Jeffrey, Jonathan Rosenberg, Joshua Cohen and his fiancé Alyssa Bourque, Daniel Cohen, and Ross and Olivia Rivkin; and two great grandchildren: Hayden and Ava Woods.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday (November 23, 2010) at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of the Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Ave., Hartford with Rabbi Seth Haaz officiating.  Interment will follow in the Adath Israel Cemetery, Middletown.  A memorial period will be observed at the home of her daughter, Lisa, 14 Morningview Dr., Cromwell through Wednesday evening.  Memorial contributions may be made to Hadassah, c/o Faith Helene, 43 Carlyle Rd., West Hartford 06117, or to the Diabetes Association of Connecticut, 300 Research Parkway, Meriden 06450.

                                       Published in The Hartford Courant on November 23, 2010

 

MURPHY, Edward F., 74, of Wethersfield, beloved husband of Lisa (Zaccaro) Murphy, passed away peacefully Wednesday (February 10, 2010) at Hartford Hospital.  Edward was born in Hartford, son of the late Edward F. and Grace (Windmiller) Murphy, and resided in the Hartford area all his life.  He was a graduate of Weaver High School, a United States Marine Corp Veteran of the Korean Conflict, after which time, he became employed for the United States Postal Service.  In addition to his wife Lisa, Edward will be fondly remembered by his family; his five daughters, Lisa Dawn Murphy of Manchester, Cheryl Murphy of Hartford, Kim O'Leary of Rocky Hill, Arline Rollins, and Maureen Murphy both of Wethersfield; a brother, Robert W. Murphy and his wife Lynne of Avon; a sister, Maureen Warner of Port Richie, FL; his six adoring grandchildren, Dana, Wiley, Jocelyn, Kevin, Kathleen, and Dakota.  In addition, he leaves several nieces and nephews, and his many friends from Baker's Café, the Office, the Moose Club, and the VFW.  Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family.  Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 34 Beaver Road, Wethersfield.  Memorial donations may be made in Edward's name to the American Heart Association American Heart Association , 5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford, CT 06492-1822 or the American Cancer Society American Cancer Society , Hartford Unit, 538 Preston Avenue, P.O. Box 1004, Meriden, CT 06450-1004. To extend online expressions of sympathy or for further information, please visit farleysullivan.com.

Published in Hartford Courant on February 12, 2010

 

 

ROONEY, Eileen Moynihan, 74, beloved wife of Robert Rooney, of East Granby, died Tuesday, (February 9, 2010) at the Avon Health Center after a long illness.  She was born in Hartford, the daughter of the late Edward and Agnes (Levine) Moynihan.  Eileen had been employed by the New England Telephone Company, East Granby School System, and St. Francis Hospital.  She was a St. Bernard's Parish Member, Girl Scout Leader, 4-H Leader, E.G. Booster Club Member, and a proud member of the Knitters Club.  Surviving besides her husband, Bob, three loving daughters, Katie and her husband, Greg, of Avon; Ann and her husband, Bill, of Medfield, MA; and Bobbie and her husband, Andy, of Berkeley Heights, NJ; two brothers, Joe Moynihan of Clearwater, FL; and Ed Moynihan of Palmer, MA; two sisters, Katherine Hayes and her husband, Ed, of Mystic; Mary Greco and her husband, Frank, of Wethersfield; and nine loving grandchildren, Sarah and Jenny Hudak, Allie, Bobby, and Brian Hunter, and Drew, Michael, Caroline and Brett Peer. She was predeceased by two sisters, Patty and Rita; and a brother, Tim.  A funeral mass was held Saturday, February 13, at 11 a.m., at St. Bernard's Church, 7 Maple St., Tariffville, with burial service at St. Bernard's Cemetery, Tariffville.  Those who wish may send memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association, 279 New Britain Rd., Suite 5, Kensington, CT 06037.                   Published in Hartford Courant on February 11, 2010

 

MASCARO, Joseph A. Joseph A. Mascaro, 74, of Windsor and formerly a Windsor Locks resident for 41 years, loving husband of Rose (Evangelista) Mascaro, entered into Eternal Rest on Tuesday, (September 1, 2009) surrounded by his loving family.  Joe was born July 18, 1935, in Hartford, the son of the late Anthony and Antoinette (Mancuso) Mascaro.  Joe graduated from Weaver High School in Hartford, Class of 1953.  He enlisted in the United States Army and served during the Korean War.  Joe worked as a beer and liquor salesman for many years and later retired from Federal Express and soon after worked for the Loomis-Chaffee School in Windsor.  He was an avid New York Yankees and New York Giants fan.  He coached midget football in Windsor Locks and was a loyal follower of Windsor Locks sports for over 40 years.  His family and friends will always remember his sense of humor.  Joe's greatest love was his family.  In addition to his wife Rose to whom he was married 51 years, he is survived by his daughter, Kim Mathieu and her husband, Norm of Bloomfield; his sons, Tony Mascaro and his wife, Sophia of Whippany, NJ, Joseph Mascaro and his wife, Merle of Rocky Hill, and Michael Mascaro and his wife, Denise of Simsbury; seven grandchildren, Lauren Jeffers, of Bristol, Matthew Jeffers of Portland, Anthony and Alexandra Mascaro of Whippany, NJ, Zachary and Mia Mascaro of Rocky Hill and John Michael Mascaro, of Simsbury. Joe is also survived by a sister, Lucy (Mozzicato) Wilkinson and her husband Doug of Old Lyme; his nieces and nephews, Sara, Ryan, and Ezra Wilkinson-Vellieux, all of Arlington, MA, Jeff, Patty, and Kendall Wilkinson, all of Somerville, MA; many cousins in the Hartford area and many friends.  In addition to his parents, Joe was predeceased by his step-father, Emanuel Mozzicato.  The family wishes to express a sincere thank you to all of Joe's friends for all their love and support during his brief illness.  They would also like to thank the staff at St. Francis Hospital, The Cancer Center, The Mount Sinai Rehab Hospital, and the Masonicare Partners Hospice for the wonderful and compassionate care that they provided.  Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Robert Bellarmine Church.  Joseph will be laid to rest with Military Honors in St. Mary's Cemetery.  Should friends desire memorial donations they may be made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure , CT Affiliate, 350 Church St., Metro Center-Lobby Level, Hartford, CT 06103. For online expressions of sympathy, please visit www.  windsorlocksfuneral home.com

 

FULCO, Frank D. , former presi­dent of Greater Waterbury Cham­ber of Commerce, died Wednes­day, (June 5, 2002) at home after a long illness.  He was born Novem­ber 19,1935 in Hartford, the son of the late Dominick and Theresa (Vincenti) Fulco.  Mr. Fulco attend­ed the University of Connecticut and graduated with a bachelors degree in business.  Throughout his career, Mr. Fulco had worked at many various chambers of com­merce.  While at the Greater Hartford Chamber of Commerce, he was a comptroller.  He was the vice president of the Greater New Or­leans Chamber of Commerce.  He was the chairman of the Greater American Chamber of Commerce as well as the president of the Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce.  Besides his wife, Mari­anne (DeNapoli) Fulco, he leaves two sons, Bruce Fulco, of Vienna, VA, and Stephen Fulco of Woodbridge, VA; a daughter, Karen Thomas of Foster, KY; two brothers, Salvatore Fulco of Wethersfield and Dominic Fulco of East Hartford; two sisters, Antoinette Rich of Wethersfield and Elizabeth Lostimilo of Newington; as well as seven grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.  He was pre­deceased by his brother, Paul.  Ser­vices for Mr. Fulco will be held at the More Than Conquers Ministry at Saint George’s Episcopal Church located on Tucker Hill Road, Middlebury on Saturday at 1 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent in Mr. Fulco's name to the More than Conquers Ministry, P.O. Box 923, Woodbury, CT 06796; or The Visiting Nurse Association of Water-town do VNA Health at Home, 27 Princeton Rd., Watertown, 06795.  The Southbury Funeral Home of Munson-Lovetere has been entrusted with the arrangements.