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Neva J. Stubbings, 65, of Middletown died on Saturday, Sept 2nd. Born in Middletown on Sept 11th, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Burton and Anita (Tarca) Stubbings. While she lived in Texas for 20 years, she had spent most of her life as a Middletown resident, including her last several years. She attended St. John’s school in her youth and then went on to graduate from Mercy High School. She worked for many years at her family’s business, the former Forest City Cleaners.
Neva was a well-loved person who always had a friendly smile for everyone. She enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, like tending her chickens and koi fish or reading a good book. She was a great cook and will be especially remembered for her ricotta pie.
She is survived by her brother, Dan Stubbings and his wife Jody, her uncle, Ronnie Tarca and his partner, Sandy; two nephews, as well as several cousins. She was predeceased by her sister, Nora. Neva will be especially remembered with love by the Lastrina family, including all the grandchildren who she cared so much for.
The funeral will be held on Monday, Sept 11th at 9 a.m. from the Coughlin-Lastrina Funeral Home, 491 High Street, Middletown, followed by a mass of Christian burial in St. John’s Church at 10 a.m. Burial will be in St. Sebastian Cemetery, Middlefield. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday, Sept 10th from 5-7 p.m.
Marie (Goudzenko) Silvia, 92, passed peacefully at Heritage Commons retirement community in Middletown CT on July 29, 2023.
Born June 9, 1931 in Lyon, France, Marie came to the United States at 19 years of age where she resided in Bridgeport, CT. Marie met her husband, Leonard A. Silvia, at a dance hall there, and the two were married in 1954. After starting a family in Hartford, CT, Marie and Leonard moved to Newington where they continued to raise their children. Once their nest was empty, Marie and Leonard retired to Lake Hayward in Colchester, CT, where they lived in a cozy cottage that became a treasured place to enjoy family and friends.
In 2012, Marie and Leonard moved to Heritage Commons where they had the pleasure of making many new friends and dancing together whenever there was an occasion for musical entertainment. After 63 years of marriage, Marie lost her husband, but bravely continued to live a full life but forever missing her Lenny. Now, joyfully reunited with her husband, Marie says “bye-bye” to her six children, Carol Silvia, Leonard A. Silvia, Jr. (Hollie), John Silvia (Paul DiVito) Nancy DeMaio, Kathleen Semeraro and Joanie Silvia. Marie also leaves her eight grandchildren, Melissa, Alicia, Michael, Mark, Matthew, Leonard III, Courtney and Skyler, as well as her four great-grandchildren, Ashley, Alex, Aubrey and Hannah. Marie selflessly devoted her life to her husband and children. Marie’s fellow Heritage Commons residents will remember her for sharing her smile, as well as her chocolates and Halos. Marie will always be with us as we forever cherish her sweetness and beautiful blue eyes.
In lieu of flowers, please honor Marie by extending a kindness to someone in need, as it was her nature and pleasure to do so.
No calling hours will be available. A memorial service will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, Main Street, Portland, CT on Monday, August 14, at 10:00 a.m. The burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford, CT. Coughlin-Lastrina Funeral Home of Middletown will be in charge of the arrangements.
Patricia “Patty” Alessi, 70, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023 at 32 Sugarloaf Terr., Middlefield, CT. Patty was born May 27, 1953 in Middletown, daughter of the late Mary and Joseph S. Alessi. She spent many years working in home health care, and later worked for Dattco Bus Co. until her retirement. Patty graduated from Middletown H.S. in 1971. She was predeceased by her parents Mary Nickleson Esposito and Joseph S. Alessi, sisters Michele and Nancy Alessi. Patty is survived by her Aunt Dottie Alessi and many, many, many cousins. She will be sorely missed by family and friends. Especially Frank Meadows Family remembering the great times spent at Dad’s chalet in Vermont. Patty’s dear life long friends, Joann Aresco and Susan Miller. The trio enjoyed their many times together. Special times, much laughter, no matter the venue. Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
The Coughlin-Lastrina Funeral Home, 491 High St, Middletown, is in charge of arrangements.
Eloise Ann Salemi Carlone, age 88, died peacefully in her sleep on June 7, 2023 at Water’s Edge, Middletown. She was the only daughter to the late Teresa (Pagano) and Sebastian Salemi.
Eloise was a lifetime resident of Middletown having resided 72 years on Spring Street. She attended St. John’s School and in graduated Middletown High School in 1952. Eloise was briefly employed by the State of Connecticut.
Eloise later remained at home to raise her three daughters: Andrea, Richelle and Marcyanna (Linda) Carlone. Throughout the years, Eloise was dedicated to seeing her children grow into strong women all while taking care of her parents. Eloise sacrificed so much during her life and did more for everyone else then she ever could have done for herself. Later in life, Eloise suffered a stroke which decreased her ability to care for herself. It was at this time she resided with her daughter, Richelle. In addition to her children, she leaves to miss her, her “grandson” Ledion.
The family wishes to thank all her dedicated caregivers, the Staff at Water’s Edge, and Middlesex Hospice.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, June 13th at 10 a.m. in St. Sebastian Church. Burial will be in the family plot in St. Sebastian Cemetery, Middlefield. There are no calling hours. The Coughlin-Lastrina Funeral Home, 491 High St, Middletown, is in charge of arrangements.
Anthony "Tony" W. D'Antonio, 75, of Middletown passed away on May 13 in Hartford. Tony was born on October 10, 1947 in Middletown and was the son of the late Anthony L. and Elsie B. (Rossitto) D'Antonio.
After Tony graduated from Middletown High School in 1967, he went on to fight in the Vietnam War and was a Veteran of the U.S. Army during which he received the Vietnam Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and the Bronze Star Medal, achieving the rank of Specialist of the 1st Infantry Division. In 1974, Tony began working at Grippo's Mobil in Durham and settled in Middletown while working there he formed many friendships and a lifelong bond and close relationship with his boss and good friend, Peter Grippo. He would remain an employee of Grippo's Mobil for 48 years.
In 2022, Tony retired and loved spending his time with his nephew, Mason, watching him play college and summer baseball. He also enjoyed spoiling his cat, CeCe. Tony loved to travel all over to baseball games, family outings, and going to see his nephew, Nick Neumann and niece Marissa over the years alongside his niece Michelle, nephew Mason, and special friend Philip Salonia. Tony was extremely proud of his nephews Nick and Mason and their accomplishments. Tony always said his happiest times were spent with Mason, Nick, Marissa, Michelle, Phil and two very dear friends, Linda and Angelo Passanissi. He was so happy every time his good friend Eddie Shackett would swing by.
Tony is survived by his sister Barbara Triblets (Corey) and Nancy Bordonaro (Michale) both of Portland, his brother Fred Rossitto (Joan) of Portland, and Anthony "TJ" Rossitto of Colebrook, NH, his special nephews Mason Neumann of Middletown, Nick Neumann, (Marissa of Bowie, MD), his special niece Michelle Cote of Middletown, very special friend Phillip Salonia of Middletown, nephew Tom Hajek (Jen) of Stratford, and many more nieces and nephews and cousins. Tony was predeceased by his sister Patricia Hajek.
Graveside services with full military honors will be held on Monday, May 22 in the State Veterans Cemetery, Middletown at 10am. The Couhlin-Lastrina Funeral Home, 491 High Street, Middletown is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in his honor to Antique Veterans Senior Center, 22 West Main St, Meriden, CT 06451.
Evelina Labbadia Antogiovanni, 74, of Middletown, CT; wife of Paolo Antogiovanni, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 9 after battling cancer for 3.5 years. Born on January 29, 1949 in Lenola (Province of Latina), Italy. Daughter of the late Giovanni and Alessandra (Spirito) Labbadia. Evelina came to the United States from Italy at the young age of 9 in 1958 and resided in Middletown; she attended Middletown High School and graduated Class of 1968, where she was a proud baton majorette. A parishioner of St. Sebastian Church and member of the Lenolese Society of Farmington. Last year she celebrated 53 years of marriage. Evelina loved to laugh, loved to cook, loved gardening, and most of all, devoted to and loved her family and grandchildren.
Besides her husband, she is survived by her oldest son, Stephen Antogiovanni (Giulia) of Middletown; daughter Tina Antogiovanni of Middletown; and youngest son Paul Antogiovanni (Rosanna) of New Jersey; Grandson Michael Mariano of California; granddaughter Alexia Antogiovanni, grandson Stephen Antogiovanni, and granddaughter Gabriella Antogiovanni, all of Middletown. Also survived by granddaughters Sophia Antogiovanni and Ava Antogiovanni, and grandson Lucas Antogiovanni, all from New Jersey. Evelina is also survived by a brother, Vincenzo and sister-in-law, Alessandra Labbadia of Middletown; sister-in-law Virginia (Marino) Labbadia of Middletown, sister-in-law Wanda (Arcaria) Labbadia of Portland, brother-in-law Rosario DiMauro of Middletown; a sister, Marie and brother-in-law Robert Woike of Cromwell; Predeceased by sister, Maria DiMauro; brother, Arthur Labbadia; brother, Rocco Labbadia, and infant brother, Roberto.
The family would like to thank the entire Team of Doctors, Nurses, and Caregivers at Yale & Middlesex Hospitals for the compassionate and skilled care that Evelina received. A special thank you to the Team at Middlesex Healthcare at Home and Hospice for their exceptional care.
Friends and Family may call at the Coughlin-Lastrina Funeral Home, 491 High St. Middletown, on Friday, May 26, from 4-8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St Sebastian Church, 155 Washington St., Middletown, on Saturday May 27 at 10:00 am. Burial will be held in the family plot in St. Sebastian Cemetery Middlefield following the Mass.
Ronald Robert Youmans, 61, of Middletown, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Ronald was born on July 25, 1961 in Hartford Connecticut.
Ronald attended Middletown High School and graduated in 1980. He played football and baseball for Middletown High School, and was a member of the fraternity A.O.T.
Ronald spent many years working in the construction field and in roofing. Over the last 20 years, he was the building superintendent at a small apartment building in Middletown. Here he helped many residents, whether it was running errands, preparing meals (even on Thanksgiving), or assisting with maintenance around residents' apartments, he was known by all as someone who always lent a helping hand.
Ronald was a lifelong and diehard New York Yankee fan. Ronald never missed an opportunity to see or watch a game. Ronald also loved Harley Davidson motorcycles and owned several over the years. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and playing cards with his friends. Ronald will be remembered for his big heart and for helping those in need.
Ronald is survived by his parents; Robert Youmans of New Britain, Judith Harvey and her husband Bruce Harvey of Southington; his son Kyle Youmans of Middletown, his grandsons; Travis and Camden Youmans; his stepson Richard Pasquarelli of Portland, his sister Jillene Mann of Cromwell; his brother Richard Youmans and his wife Bonnie Youmans of West Hartford. Ronald also leaves behind several nieces and nephews; Melissa Warrek and her husband Beau Warrek of Cromwell; their children, Abigail, Scarlett, and Lucas Warrek, Matthew Mann and his fiance Kendall Manguilli of Newington; Alan Page and his wife Heather Page of Branford; their daughter Isabella; and Elise and Kellie Youmans of West Hartford.
Ronald is preceded in death by, his life partner Tina Pasquarelli; his grandparents, James and Irene Youmans; grandparents Herman and Mary Johanns; and brother in law Edward Mann.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Saint Jude’s Make a Wish Foundation at: https://wish.org/
Friends may call at the Coughlin-Lastrina Funeral Home, 491 High Street, Middletown on Friday, Apr 28 from 5-7pm. Burial will be private.
Joseph D. Prince
9/30/54- 3/25/23
It is with a heavy heart that the family of Joseph D. Prince shares the news of his sudden passing after a brief illness on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Joe was a lifelong Middletown resident, a graduate of Vinal Technical School, and held a career as the building superintendent at Gateway Community College since the early 90s. He had a passion for many outdoor activities such as fishing in the Niantic bay, hunting, dirtbike riding, and gardening. His yearly vegetable garden was always impressive and included multiple varieties of tomatoes, peppers, squash, and greens. The garden was so plentiful that those around him were treated with fresh produce every year and he made donations from his garden to the local food pantry. He was also well known for being able to fix or build anything. His skills included carpentry, welding, and mechanics. All projects included a high level of detail and were meant to last a lifetime.
While he had so many hobbies, he loved his family most. He was a devoted son, loving husband, proud father, and grandfather. He is survived by the love of his life; Cora Prince (Molinari), whom he married in 1979, his mother; Marie Prince (DiStefano), his children and their spouses; Carla and Joshua Strecker, Joseph and Melissa Prince, Krista and Charles Salvatore, Michael and Jessie Prince, and his 4 grandchildren; James Prince, Frances Strecker, Juliana Prince, and Daniel Prince.
Joe’s family is very appreciative of the kind words and messages that have been shared. He will be missed by so many. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Vincent de Paul, Amazing Grace Food Pantry, in Middletown, CT.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, April 21st at 10 a.m. in St. John's Church, Middletown. Burial will be private. The Coughlin-Lastrina Funeral Home, 491 High St, Middletown, is in charge of arrangements.
Honoring the life of Harry W. Vega
12/19/1958 - 03/24/2023
Viewing -April 4th, 2023 5 p.m.-8 p.m.
Coughlin-Lastrina Funeral Home
491 High Street, Middletown, CT, 06457
(Wear your Best Yankee Hat)
Burial – April 5th, 2023 10 a.m.
St. Mary’s Cemetery, 1141
Stanley St, New Britain, CT, 06051.
It is with deepest heartbreak that we announce the passing of Harry W. Vega into eternity to be with the Lord. A genuine individual who is loved by many including family, friends, coworkers and mentees alike. He was a champion who overcame brokenness and who carried a bright smile in the midst of any situation. Harry poured out his person to help those in need and was a hardworking, generous and kind man. Harry will be forever loved, never forgotten and deeply missed. We love you so very much, Rest now my Champion!
“The LORD bless you and keep you; The LORD make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The LORD lift
up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.”
Numbers 6:24-26
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George C. Kalber, age 90, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Hartford, CT on July 10, 1932 to George Kalber and Dorothy (Landry) Kalber. He was a longtime resident and businessman of Middletown, CT including Middletown Auto Parts, which was the first NAPA in Middletown. George was a fixture at Bob's Auto Service, proudly serving customers both before and long after his retirement. He was a United States Veteran serving in the Air Force as Airman First Class from 1950-1954. Above all, George was a family man, storyteller, and auto and sports enthusiast. He could often be found hand in hand with his wife cheering on the Red Sox, the UCONN Huskies, and Nascar races. George was predeceased by his parents and a grandson, Eric Kalber. He is survived by his devoted wife of 67 years, Patricia Wrang Kalber. He also leaves behind two sons, a daughter and their spouses Robert and Trish Kalber of Middletown, Stephen and Kelly Kalber of Middletown, and Michele and Steven Johnson of Middletown, five grandchildren Kristy Kalber, David Johnson, Nicole Johnson, Rebecca Kalber, and Alex Kalber, two great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by five siblings and spouses Raymond and Terry Kalber of Coventry, CT, Ralph Kalber of Hartford, CT, Marilyn Hewitt of Bellows Falls, VT, Lois and Paul Somers of Ashburnham, MA, and Claire and Richard Dalidowitz of Kensington, CT.
The funeral will be held on Thursday, March 30th, at 10:30 a.m. from the Coughlin-Lastrina Funeral Home, 491 High Street, Middletown followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Pius X Church at 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in the State Veterans Cemetery, Middletown. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday, March 29th from 5-7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: The EJK Scholarship Fund at Xavier High School 181 Randolph Road Middletown, CT or St. Pius X Church 310 Westfield St. Middletown, CT.
Giuseppe Cardella, 78, of Rocky Hill, passed away on March 5, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Sebastiana (Misenti) Cardella. Giuseppe was born in Melilli, Sicily, and later immigrated to Middletown, CT in 1977. A talented and skillful mason by trade, Giuseppe’s craftsmanship can be seen in many buildings throughout Melilli. Giuseppe later retired as a machinist, whose distinct work ethic was second to none. He worked endlessly to provide for his family.
He enjoyed immensely spending time with his family who always felt his immeasurable love. He was especially fond of creating memories with his grandchildren who made him smile and laugh. He also relished sharing the simple pleasures of life with his lifetime best friend, his wife Sebastiana. They spent endless hours gardening, watching soccer, taking long walks, and making homemade wine.
Giuseppe leaves behind his four daughters and their husbands, Angela Rabeno (Stephen) of Port Jefferson, Long Island, Laura O’Sullivan (Edward) of Clinton, Monia Piacenti (Marco) of Higganum, Maria Palazzo (John) of Rocky Hill, and his thirteen beautiful grandchildren: Chiara, Jack, Michela, Mattea, Matteo, Stefano, Eva, Maddie, Luca, Ronan, Gianna, Elena, and Aurora. He also leaves behind his sister Giuseppa (Sebastiano) Latina of Middletown and brother, Rosario (Franca) Cardella of Melilli, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Sebastiano and Angela (Musumeci) Cardella, his brothers Gaetano and Salvatore, and his sister, Sebastiana Cardella.
“And think of him as living in the hearts of those he touched….for nothing loved is ever lost and he was loved so much.” His Journey's just begun (Ellen Brenneman)
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 11th at 9 a.m. from the Coughlin Lastrina Funeral Home, 491 High St., Middletown followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Sebastian Church at 10 a.m. Burial will be in the family plot in St. Sebastian Cemetery, Middlefield. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, March 10th from 4 to 6 p.m.
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