tog SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2003 THE HARTFORD COURANT DEATHS AVON OLD SAYBROOK Douglas W. MacKinnon Samuel M. Turner BERLIN PLAINVILLE Lee C. Wotring Lee C. Wotring CHESTER PLANTSVILLE Margaret H.
Narducci Carl L. Morris EAST GRANBY PORTLAND Dorothy H. Pennington Helen V. Cannata EAST HARTFORD ROCKVILLE Frederick J. Connolly Ross S.
Dent Joseph J. Gritzer SIMSBURY Despina Hatzinikolas Dorothy H. Pennington Victor M. Ortiz, Jr. SOUTHBURY ELLINGTON Barry T.
Kilbourn EN ENFIELD Daniel J. Browne SOUTHINGTON. Bernard H. Barrows SOUTH WINDSOR Daniel J. Browne Phyllis J.
Cerio GLASTONBURY STAFFORD SPRINGS Gloria P. Cordone Robert G. Cody GRANBY SUFFIELD Jean Paul Chaisson, Jr. Bernard H. Barrows HADDAM Edward S.
Deren Jack Michaels Adolph S. Falkowski HARTFORD TARIFFVILLE Mohan Budhram Dorothy H. Pennington Phyllis J. Cerio VERNON Raoul J. "Lu" Coulombe Ross S.
Dent Wesley H. Dever, Jr. Douglas W. MacKinnon Antonina A. Giarratana WEST HARTFORD Angela Gonzalez Harold "Mike" Glassman Despina Hatzinikolas WETHERSFIELD Robert G.
Pilon Joseph P. Spillane LAKEVILLE WINDSOR John J. "Jack" Flynn OUT-OF-STATE MANCHESTER Raoul J. "Lu" Coulombe, Gloria P. Cordone Sodus, NY Douglas W.
MacKinnon Adolph S. Falkowski, MIDDLETOWN East Hampton, MA Helen V. Cannata Harold "Mike" Glassman, NEW BRITAIN Plantation, FL Louis Guerette Joseph J. Gritzer, Lucian Rolka Twin Mountain, NH Joseph Talotta Robert G. Pilon, Stephania Tokarczyk Altamonte Springs, FL NEWINGTON Willie C.
Thomas, Andrew J. Fernandes OUT. Gary, NIANTIC COUNTRY Gloria A. Rathbone Antonina A. Giarratana, OLD LYME Sicily, Italy Joseph A.
Martino Joseph Talotta DEATH NOTICES CANNATA, Helen V. (Kline) Helen Vivian (Kline) Cannata, 83, of Saybrook Middletown, formerly of Portland, beloved wife of 61 years to Dr. S.J. "Mickey" Cannata, Jr. died Friday, (June 13, 2003) at the Middlesex Hospital.
Born in Sunbury, PA on 24, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Cyrus F. and Mary (Foltz) Kline and had lived on Scenic Dr. in Portland for over 20 years before moving to Middletown. Before retiring, Helen was sales clerk and bookkeeper for C.G. Spaulding Co.
in Middletown. She was a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church in Portland. Besides her loving husband, she is survived by two daughters, Angela M. Robinson of Middletown and Claire A. Cannata of Cromwell; a brother, William Kline of Sunbury, PA; a sister, Annie Sue Broome of Sunbury, PA; several grandchildren; greatgrandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a son, Michael A. Cannata; and a sister, Evelyn Kline. Funeral services will be held on Monday, 1 p.m. in the Trinity Episcopal Church, Portland with Rev. Tara Soughers presiding.
Burial will follow in Swedish Cemetery, Portland. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Helen's memory may be made to the Trinity Episcopal Church Memorial Fund, 245 Main Portland, CT 06480. Portland Memorial Funeral Home, 231 Main Portland is in charge of arrangements. Please visit www.
portlandmemorialfuneralhome.com for online registry. CHAISSON, Jean Paul, Jr. Jean Paul Chaisson, 65, of Granby died Thursday, (June 12, 2003) at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford after a brief illness. Born on April 5, 1938 in North Woodstock, NH, he was son of the late Jean Paul and Edith L.
(Hill) Chaisson. Paul worked for United Airlines for 37 years and enjoyed his retirement years at his cabin in Derby, VT. He is survived by his best friend and fiancee, Jackie Magnani; seven children, Lisa Chapman, Laurie Chaisson, Lian Chaisson, Amy Purington, Jean Paul Chaisson, Ill, Mary Ann Burke, and Christopher Chaisson; ten grandchildren, along with Jackie's three children and five grandchildren; a brother, Leonard Chaisson; and two sisters, Irene Engel and Lorraine Logiudice; and many nieces, nephews and extended family of Jackie Magnani. A memorial service is being planned for this summer at a time to be announced. HayesHuling Carmon Funeral Home has care of arrangements.
COULOMBE, Raoul J. "Lu" Raoul J. "Lu" Coulombe, 78, of Sodus, NY died Sunday' (June 1, 2003). He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jean (MacDonald) Coulombe; three sons, five grandchildren; three great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is also survived by a a a a a a a a sister Rachel and her husband Ken Frisk of Kensington; three brothers Gerard and is wife Terry Coulombe of Hartford, Maurice and his wife Beverly Coulombe of Tolland, and Roger Coulombe of Deep River.
Lu was born in Maine, grew up in Hartford, and served as a Navy Medical Corpsman assigned to Company, 2nd Batallion, 23rd Reg. of the 4th Marine Division in World War II. A marine at heart, he was "Doc" to the buddies he served with in the South Pacific. A memorial service was held on June 7, in Sodus, NY. DEATH NOTICES CERIO, Phyllis Joy Phyllis Joy Cerio, 67, of S.
Windsor, formerly of Warwick, RI, a registered nurse who became a nursing supervisor before retiring, died Thursday, (June 12, 2003) at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford. Born in Providence, RI, a daughter of Deena (Metz) Diwinsky of S. Windsor and the late Morris Diwinsky, she had been a resident of Warwick for 20 years before moving to S. Windsor.
She received her nursing certification from Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, MA. She worked as a nurse for 30 years serving as a nursing supervisor for 20 of those years at the former Pawtuxet Nursing Home in Warwick. In recent years she was involved with the South Windsor Senior Center. Besides her mother, she leaves a brother and sisterin-law, Gordon and Linda Diwinsky of South Windsor; two nephews, David Diwinsky of Vernon, and Marc and his wife Shay Diwinsky of Ellington; and a very special great niece, Leah Paige Diwinsky. A graveside service will be held Sunday, June 15, 11 a.m.
in Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Warwick, RI. CODY, Robert G. Robert G. Cody, 52, of Parkess Stafford Springs, died Thursday, (June 12, 2003) at Johnson Memorial Hospital, Stafford Springs. He was born in Southbridge, MA, and resided in Stafford Springs most of his life where he attended the local area schools and graduated from Stafford High School.
Bob was employed by various security companies throughout the Connecticut and Massachusetts area. He was a very charitable person, especially for needy children. Bob is survived by his parents, George E. and Margery E. (Rusby) Cody of Stafford Springs; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A funeral service will be held Monday, June 16, 1 p.m. at Introvigne Funeral Home, 51 East Main Stafford Springs. Burial will follow in East Wilbraham Cemetery, Wilbraham, MA. Calling time will be 1 hour before the service, 12 Noon to 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to Hole In The Wall Gang Camp, P.O. Box 156, 565 Ashford Center Ashford, CT 06278. FERNANDES, Andrew J. Andrew J. Fernandes, 81, passed away Wednesday, (June 11, 2003) at his home in Newington where he lived for over 40 years.
He was the beloved husband of Maureen (Glennon) Fernandes. His funeral services will be held Monday at 9 a.m. from the Newington Memorial Funeral Home, 20 Bonair Newington, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m., St. Peter's Church, Hartford. Interment with military honors, will be in West Meadow Cemetery, Newington.
Relatives and friends are invited to call Sunday from 5-8 p.m. at Newington Memorial. Memorial donations may be made to St. Peter's Church, 160 Main Hartford, CT 06106. To share a memory with the family, please visit us at www.newingtonmemorial.com.
GONZALEZ, Angela Angela Gonzalez, 68, of Hartford died Wednesday (June Born in San German, Puerto Rico on July 25, 1934. she is survived by her husband Isabelino Gonzalez of Hartford. She was predeceased by a son Kelly Gonzalez. Survived by four sons, Cruz Gonzalez of Tolland, William Gonzalez of Glastonbury, Henry Gonzalez of Hartford, Thomas Gonzales of West Hartford; three daughters, Maria Arroyo of Willimantic, Elizabeth Williams of Seaford, DE, Veronica Dozier of Oakdale; 11 grandchildren including Abraham, Luis, Austin, Chelsea, Alexandra, Briana, Zachery and Jonathan, a great grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Monday 10:45 a.m.
at the DeLeon Funeral Home, 104 Main Hartford, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 10:45 a.m. at St. Peter's Church. Call hours are TODAY 5-9 p.m. GUERETTE, Louis Louis Guerette, of New Britain, passed away on Thursday, (June 12, 2003) at the age of 68 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Frenchville, ME, on June 26, 1934, he was the son of the late Albert Guerette and Eva Desrosier. Surviving are his daughter, Linda Cyr and husband, Chuck of Caribou, ME; a granddaughter, Bonnie Proctor and husband, Richard of Florida; two brothers, Herman Guerette of South Carolina and Luke Guerette of Unionville; five sisters, Dora Slovak, Dorina Lacasse, and Joan Plourde all of Maine, Mary Theresa Martin of Forestville and Bernadette Capelof Newington. He was predeceased two brothers, Fernand Guerette and Gilman Guerette; and two sisters, Jeannine Gagne and Lucille Guerette. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held celebrated on Saturday at St. Joseph's Church at 11 a.m.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Calling hours are Saturday morning from a.m. at EricksonHansen Funeral Home, 411 S. Main New Britain. DEATH NOTICES CORDONE, Gloria (Pavan) Gloria (Pavan) Cordone, 72, wife of Dominic A.
Cordone, mother David Cordone, of Glastonbury, formerly of Manchester, died Friday, (June 13, 2003) in Hartford Hospital with her family at her side. Funeral Service will held Tuesday, June 17, with a procession forming at 9 a.m. at the Glastonbury Funeral Home, 450 New London Glastonbury followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Dunstans Church, Glastonbury.
Burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Glastonbury. Friends may call at funeral home Monday, 7-9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 538 Preston P.O. Box 1004, Meriden, CT 06050-1004, or a charity of the donor's choice. DENT, Ross Stevenson Ross Stevenson Dent, 57, of Ver- non, died Thursday, (June 12, 2003) at home.
He leaves behind his wife, Cheryl (Burns) Dent and his daughter, Christina Elizabeth Dent. He is survived by his brother, Lindley R. Dent, of West Chester, PA; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Thomas J. O'Connell, of Lancaster, PA.
He was a decorated Vietnam veteran serving with the U.S. Airforce. He was a member of the American Legion Post member and past president of the Sons of the American Revolution, Israel Putnam Branch and distinguished member of the Society of the Cincinnati. In November of 1990, he became a member of the Sons of Union Veterans, Alden Skinner Camp serving a number of offices including past president. He was recently elected commander of the Connecticut Department of the Sons of Union Veterans.
Ross became the founder and executive director of the New England Civil War Museum housed in the G.A.R. Hall on the second floor of Vernon's Town Hall. He also instituted the Historical Library and worked for the preservation of Vernon's Civil War history. Under the auspices of Alden Skinner Camp he acquired a number of Civil War artifacts belonging to Col. Thomas F.
Burpee, as well as other military and historical memorabilia. A self-taught historian and brilliant orator, Ross distinguished himself as a guest lecturer on many subjects, including Civil War and G.A.R history, the American Revolution, the American Wild West, and America's involvement in World War II. He loved history and enjoyed sharing his knowledge with adults and students alike. Through this appreciation of history, he created Vernon's Social Studies Fair, in order to promote his philosophy, "You can't know where you're going if you don't know your past' A lifelong resident of Vernon, he worked tirelessly to preserve the history of Old Rockville. He was most proud of establishing the newly erected War Monument in the center of Vernon and most recently, he completed the identification of all of Vernon's Spanish-American War Veterans.
A graveside service will be held Monday, June 16, 10 a.m. at Valley Falls Cemetery, Vernon. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alden Skinner Camp the New England Civil War Museum, P.O. Box 153, Rockville, CT 06066. The BurkeFortin Funeral Home, 76 Prospect Rockville, has charge of arrangements.
FALKOWSKI, Adolph S. Adolph S. Falkowski, 77, of Clark St. Easthampton, MA died Wednesday (June 11, 2003) at home. He leaves his wife, Margaret "Rita" (Brown) Falkowski; his two sons, Theodore Falkowski and Steven Falkowski of Suffield; Brother of Walter Falkowski, Dorothy Hyjek, Celia Polek, Romualda Dzwilewski and Eleanor Ragno; several grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his daughter, Theresa Falkowski who died in 1983; and his sisters, Stella Ziemimnski and Gladys Gminski. A military funeral will be held Monday 9:30 a.m. at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Easthampton. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours.
The O'Brien Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial gifts can be made to the Alliance Industrial Way, Northampton, MA 01060 ORTIZ, Victor Manuel, Jr. Victor Manuel Ortiz, beloved son of Victor Manuel Ortiz and Jacqueline Perez went into the arms of his heavenly Father on Tuesday, (June 10, 2003) at St. Francis Hospital. He leaves his paternal grandparents, Juan and Teresa Ortiz of East Hartford; his maternal grandparents, Angel and Carmen Perez of East Hartford; four uncles, Angel Perez, Jorge Ortiz, Wilberto Rivera, and Juan Ortiz, Ill all of East Hartford; two aunts, Katherine Perez and Elizabeth Ortiz both of East Hartford; his great grandparents; his godparents, Wanda Rivera and Jose Rosado; and several other extended family members and friends.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 14, at 9 a.m., at the Carmon Windsor Funeral Home, 807 Bloomfield Windsor. Burial will follow in Mount St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. Edward Stanley Deren, 77, of Suffield, beloved husband for 54 years of Ruth (Canfield) Deren, died at his home on Tuesday, (June 10, 2003) after a short illness, surrounded by his family. Born in Chicopee, MA, son of Stanley and Katherine Deren, he had lived in Suffield for the last 54 years.
A veteran of World War II, he served in the Pacific Theatre with the 404th Signal Division of the Army Air Corps and was discharged as a staff sergeant in 1946. A retiree of Kaman Aerospace in Bloomfield, Edward retired as a master scheduler after over 30 years of service. He was a member of the Landry Sic Post V.F.W. in Suffield and the Chicopee Lodge of Elks B.P.O.E. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Martin E.
Deren and his wife, PegSuffield; two sisters, Josephine Kochanek of Springfield, MA, and Jane Ram of Worcester, MA; four grandchildren, Martin E. Deren, Kevin J. Deren, Jeffrey M. Deren, and Emily E. Deren; two nephews; and two nieces.
He was predeceased by a son, James Canfield Deren. A graveside service with Military Honors will be held on Monday, June 16, 1 p.m., in the chapel of the Massachusetts Veteran's Cemetery, 1390 Main Agawam, MA with the Rev. Paul Hayes officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Home and Community Health Services, Box 1199, Enfield, CT 06083-1199. Nicholson Carmon Funeral Home has care of the arrangements.
DEATH NOTICES DEREN, Edward Stanley GLASSMAN, Harold "Mike" Harold "Mike" Glassman, 82, passed away peacefully at home in Plantation, FL on Thursday, (June 12, 2003) surrounded by his loving family. Born in Hartford, on June 17, 1920, he resided in West Hartford until his move in 1971 to Plantation, FL. Family was Mike's first priority in life. He continually gave of himself for the good of his family. He leaves behind his beloved wife of over 60 years, Gertrude (Segil); children, Howard Glassman (Diane Salz) of Tallahassee, FL, Anne Higham (Timothy) of Tampa, FL, Robin Turkell (Peter) of Livingston, NJ; grandchildren, Dana Higham-Schell (Clair), Gabrielle Higham, Jeffrey Wishnia, Danielle Wishnia, Molly Glassman and Celia Glassman; sister, Pearl Shapiro (the late Dr.
Robert Shapiro) of Hollywood, FL; brother, Bernard Glassman (Judith) of Ocala, FL; and many nieces and nephews. Chapel services will be held at 2:15 p.m. on Sunday, June 15, at the Star of David Memorial Chapel Gardens, 7701 Bailey N. Lauderdale, FL, with graveside services immediately following. Mountain, NH, died on Friday, (June 6, 2003) at Concord Hospital.
He was born in Johnstown, PA, on March 1, 1931, the son of Anna Gritzer. Joseph was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with an Aeronautical Engineering Degree, and received a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Connecticut. He was employed by Pratt Whitney Aircraft, East Hartford, as the Director of International Marketing with 33 years of service. He was instrumental in laying the ground work for future contracts throughout the Asia Pacific Region. In addition, his accomplishments included travel throughout the world.
He retired in 1986 and subsequently moved to Twin Mountain, NH to ski and enjoy his retirement years. Joseph was astute in the knowledge of astronomy, which included a telescope to monitor the universe and solar system. His love of sports included all, but his his favorite team was the Cleveland Browns. Family members include his wife, Claire (Benoit) Gritzer of Twin Mountain, NH; two sons, Thaddeus J. Gritzer of East Hartford, and Joseph J.
Gritzer of South Windsor; and a daughter, Claudia A. Gritzer of East Hartford. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ambulance Association of Twin Mountain, Twin Mountain, NH, the American Lung Association or to one's favorite charity. The Cremation Society of New Hampshire is in charge of the arrangements.
GRITZER, Joseph John Joseph John Gritzer, 72, of Twin NARDUCCI, Margaret (Hawkins) Margaret (Hawkins) Narducci, 90, of Middlesex Tapke, Chester, died, (June 12, 2003) at Saybrook Convel. Hospital. She was the wife of the late Carl Narducci. She is survived by her two daughters; Diane Lindsay of Chester and Peggy Phillips and her husband, Chic of Killingworth; her seven grandchildren, Mary Liquori of Bethel, Timothy Rourke and Susan Irvine, both of Ashford, Mark Lindsay of Storrs, Karen Lindsay of Guilford, Amy Phillips of NYC, and Bryan Phillips of Killingworth; and five great grandchildren. Funeral service will be Monday, June 16, at 10 a.m.
at the United Church of Chester, Rte 148. Burial will be private in Hillside Cemetery, Mansfield, CT. Contributions may be made to the United Church of Chester, PO Box 383, Chester, CT 06412. The Robinson, Wright Weymer Funeral Home, 34 Main Centerbrook is in charge of arrangements. hare memories, express condolences, and celebrate life in the obituary section on ctnow.com.
DEVER, Wesley JR Wesley H. Dever, 52, of Hartford, beloved husband to Linda (Hodgdon) Dever, died Thursday, (June 12, 2003) at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in McKeesport, PA, son of Nellie (Levora) Dever of Glastonbury and the late Wesley H. Dever, Sr. He worked for United Technologies, Pratt Whitney Division for over 30 years.
He was a member of The First Baptist Church, West Hartford, a member of Campmates of the Pratt Whitney Aircraft Club, a member of Wyllis Lodge 99 AF AM, West Hartford and a U.S. Navy Veteran of The Vietnam War. Besides his wife and mother he is survived by three sons, Chad A. Dever a and Matthew W. Dever both of Hartford and Jason P.
Dever and his wife Celeste of East Hartford, two daughters, Cora L. Dever and Carrie J. Campbell both of Bristol, four grandchildren, Gage Joseph Wesley Dever, Kirsten and Alexis Campbell and Vanessa Dever. The funeral will be Monday, June 16, 10 a.m. at The Dillon-Baxter Funeral Wethersfield Home, with 1276 Berlin Tpke.
the Rev. Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Friends may call at the funeral home, Sunday, June 15, 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may made to The American Cancer Society, 538 Preston Ave.
P.O. Box 1004, Meriden, CT 06450 or VNA Hospice, 103 Woodland St. Hartford, CT 06105. GIARRATANA, Antonina (Alasso) Placing Obituaries And Memoriams This tor listing is offered by The Hartford Courant. Paid death announcements appearing below may be telephoned to 241-6392, faxed to 241-3866 or e-mailed to Our hours are Monday-Friday to Saturday 1p.m.
to 6p.m., Sundays and Holidays 11a.m. to Photo Deadlines: Monday- Friday Saturday Sunday Also, In Memoriams may be placed Monday- 9a.m. to 5p.m. Obituaries are also available on-line at www.ctnow.com E977915 DEATH NOTICES BUDHRAM, Mohan Mohan Budhram of Hartford (known as Jack E. Harold), suddenly Wednesday (June 11, 2003).
Former employee of Uitvlugt Estate Guyana and Filenes West Farms Mall. Husband of Lynette; father of Sarika, Indira, David and Michael; brother of Johnny and Rafael of Guyana, Frank of Canada, Doreen and Irene of Hartford; son of the late Hannah and Robert of Guyana; son-in-law of Doreen and the late Radial of Cogian Dam, Guyana. Friends may call Sunday, June 15 at The Ahern Funeral Home, 180 Farmington Hartford from 6-9 p.m. Funeral Service Monday, 10 a.m. at The Ahern Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Augustine Church, 10 Campfield Hartford, CT 06114. CONNOLLY, Frederick J. Frederick J. Connolly, 79, of East Hartford, husband of the late Marion (Sullivan) Connolly, passed away on Friday (June 13, 2003).
He was born February 3, 1924 in East Hartford, a son of the late Daniel and Madeline (Grunschneider) Connolly. Frederick was a U.S. Army veteran serving during World War I1. He was employed as an accountant by Sheptoff Reuber and Co. until his retirement and was a member of the East Hartford Elks, lodge Frederick is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Frederick and Madeline Connolly of Pomfret; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Coleman O'Toole of Rocky Hill and Patricia and William Smith of Canton; an aunt, Anne G.
Bialy of Newington; two sisters-in-law and their husbands, Irene Robert Kiefer of East Hartford and Agnes and Robert King of Wethersfield; and seven grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, June 17, 10 a.m. at St. Rose Church, 33 Church East Hartford. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Park.
Calling hours are Monday, 5-8 p.m. at Rose Hill Funeral Home, 580 Elm Rocky Hill. Everyone is asked to go directly to the church on Tuesday morning. Antonina (Alasso) Giarratana 93, of Floridia, Province of Siracusa, Sicily, Italy, beloved wife of the late Pasqualino Giarratana passed away peacefully Thursday (June 12, 2003) surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Antonino and Maria (Greco) Alasso.
While living in Hartford, was employed by Coracci Dress Company and was a communicant of St Augustine Church. Mrs Giarratana was a member of the Order of Carmelitane, Italy. She is survived by a daughter Nella Bazzano of West Hartford, Maria Bazzano and Paola Amoddio of Hartford and a son Rosario Giarratana of Newington. She has blessed the lives of her 14 and 31 great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Antonino Giarratana.
Antonina had a love for her family, friends and playing Italian card games, "Briscola" We will miss her ever-present aura of motherhood, friendship and zest for life, that has deeply touched us all. The Giarratana family wishes to thank the Doctors, Nurses and entire Staff of Hartford Hospital, especially the 4th floor of the Conklin Building Funeral services will be held on Monday at 10 a.m from the Giuliano-Sagarino Funeral Home at BROOKLAWN, 511 Brook Street, Rocky Hill followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St Augustine Church, Hartford, at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Floridia, Sicily, Italy at a later date. Friends may call, Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In Lieu of flowers gifts in her memory may be made to Parrocchio Del Carmine, Di Floridia, Siracusa, Sicily, Italy. Southbury, a former Westport resident, died Sunday (June 8, 2003) with his family by his side after a battle with cancer. Born in Burton-on-Trent, Great Britain, on January 21, 1939, he was the only son of the late Arthur Frederick Kilbourn and Ena Rosie (Tarbatt) Kilbourn. He was a Westport resident for 12 years before moving to New Jersey and then to Heritage Village in Southbury. Barry was a recently retired chemist of MolyCorp, a division of Unocal of California.
Previously, he worked for ICI while living in England and Belgium. Prior to attending university, Barry voluntarily joined the RAF as a Radar Specialist. A graduate of Oxford University with a D.Phil. in Chemistry, Barry went on to do post graduate work at the ETH in Zurich, Switzerland. He then went to work in several European countries prior to coming to the U.S.
with his family in 1981. Barry loved the sciences, reading, traveling, photography, orienteering, hiking and table tennis. He also spoke three languages fluently, and enjoyed learning many others while traveling around the world. He was passionate about spending time his family locally and abroad. Survivors include Johanna "Hans" Kilbourn of Norwalk; his daughter, Kirsten "Kiko" Kilbourn and son-in-law, Matthew Kilbourn of South Windsor.
His other daughter, Annelisa "Lisa" Kilbourn, predeceased Barry on November 2, 2002 while working in Gabon, Africa. A memorial gathering will be held Sunday, June 15, at the Compo Boat House (Compo Beach Marina), Compo Beach Road, Westport, between 5-8 p.m where friends and family will be assembling to remember his life. For indirections, please call 203-846-1607, In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to "The Nature Connecticut Field Office, 55 High Street, Middletown, CT 06457. KILBOURN, Barry Tarbatt Barry Tarbatt Kilbourn, 64, of.
