Tributes

Nancy P. (Perugini) Domingue, 54, of Bristol, beloved wife of Ernest Domingue, passed away peacefully on Sunday (January 19, 2020) surrounded by her loving family at St. Francis Hospital, Hartford. She was born on November 11, 1965 in Waterbury to Giuseppe and Gesummina Perugini. She attended Holy Cross High School in Waterbury before graduating from Quinnipiac College. Nancy worked for Quest Diagnostics, and more recently for St. Matthew’s School in Bristol. She was a much loved wife...

Salvatore “Sal” M. DeNoto, 60, of Bristol, died on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Bristol Hospital. Sal was born in Bristol on August 13, 1959 and was a son of Frank DeNoto and the late Dolores (Astolfi) DeNoto. Sal served honorably as a Sargeant in the United States Marine Corps and was stationed in Hawaii. He was a parishioner at St. Gregory the Great Church and was a big Cowboys and Yankees fan. In addition to his father, Sal is survived by his brother : Michael DeNoto and his wife...

Josephine (Botto) Bogazis, 86, of Bristol passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 18, at Hartford Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was reunited in death with her beloved husband, Christas. Josephine was born in Bristol on March 2, 1933, daughter of the late Dominico and Anunziata (Albano) Botto. She attended Bristol Public Schools and lived in Bristol all her life. She was employed for many years at Bristol Hospital where she worked in the cafeteria cheerfully delivering...

Sylvia (Farrell) Barbati, 83, of Bristol, beloved wife of the late Christopher S. Barbati, left this world in peace and dignity on Friday (January 17, 2020) in her home, surrounded by her children and family. Sylvia fought pancreatic cancer for two years with her enduring strength. She was born in Waterbury on May 12, 1936, and was a daughter of the late Herbert P. Sr. and Ann (Russell) Farrell. Sylvia worked at Guard Pharmacy and then Bristol Hospital Medical records department for many...

Patricia (Green) Michaud-Poland of Bristol, wife of Robert Poland, died on Friday (January 17, 2020) after a brave battle. Patricia was born on April 6, 1947 in Beaconsfield, Perth Andover, Canada to the late Robert and Isabella (Corsar) Green. She was a long-time employee of Cigna before enjoying early retirement, a long-term resident of Bristol, and a member of many clubs that provided her joy. Patricia had a large capacity for love for her family and friends. She was fiercely independent...

Brian A. Achilli, 68, of Bristol, beloved husband of Joan (Raboin) Achilli, died on Sunday (January 12, 2020) at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain surrounded by his family.  Brian was born in Bristol on February 25, 1951 and was a son of the late Silvio and Barbara (Castle) Achilli.  A lifelong Bristol resident, he graduated from Bristol Eastern High School Class of 1969.  He enlisted in the United States Navy to serve aboard the USS Puget Sound in the Vietnam...

Pamela J. (Labbe) Michaud, 59, of Bristol, wife of the late Regis E. Michaud, died on Saturday (January 11, 2020). Pamela was born on December 29, 1960 in Hartford to the late Clarence and Margaret (Michaud) Labbe. Pamela was known as a very hard worker and spent over 15 years at UTC Aerospace. She enjoyed bowling and spending time with her family. She will be terribly missed. Pamela is survived by her daughter: Jennifer Dionne and her husband Edward of Bristol; her son: Michael Michaud and...

James A. Ouellette, 74, of Bristol, widower of Gloria Jean (Barron) Ouellette, died on Monday (December 23, 2019). James was born on November 14, 1945 in Maine. James honorably served in the U.S. Army. He retired after over 35 years from R&R Machinery in Bristol. James enjoyed collecting model trucks, assembling model cars and, above all else, spending time with his family. Family meant everything to James. He will be terribly missed. James is survived by his sister-in-law: Sandra...

Joanne (Cassille) McMahon, 71, of Bristol, died on Wednesday (January 8, 2020). Joanne was born in New Britain on February 6, 1948 and was a daughter of the late Louis Cassille and Jennie (Compano) Cassille Cerra. She was a longtime Bristol resident and formerly worked at Cassille’s Restaurant in Burlington. She leaves two adult children and was predeceased by her two brothers, Theodore Cassille and Louis Cassille, Jr. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday (January...

Martial Fillion, 60, of Plainville, died unexpectedly on Sunday (January 5, 2020) at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain.  Martial was born in St. Ludger, Quebec, Canada on December 5, 1959 and was a son of the late Thuribe and Yvette (Gagnon) Fillion.  He moved from Quebec to Bristol with his family in 1970 where he graduated from St. Ann Grammar School and Bristol Eastern High School.  He worked for the former Scarritt Lumber and was employed by the Bristol Adult Resource...