Obituaries/Tributes

On February 19th in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, John Dubowsky resident of Bristol, CT passed away after a brief illness. John was born on May 12, 1933 in Southington, son of Thomas and Helen Dubowsky.  John was a Korean War Veteran who served in the Army from 1953 to 1956. He work at Travelers Insurance where he retired in 1991. John was a long time member of the Italian Social Club. He was an avid walker. John enjoyed spending Winter weeks at Costa Del Sol in Florida where he and Rose...

Josephine (Starego) Lewis, 91, of Bristol, widow of Paul Lewis, died on Wednesday (February 24, 2021) at Ingraham Manor.  Josephine was born on June 14, 1929 in Bristol and was a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Machlarz) Starego. A lifelong Bristol resident, she graduated from Bristol High School. She loved going shopping and playing cards with her sisters.  Summertime walks were her favorite, even when her grand dog Manny pulled her along. Josephine was a parishioner of St....

Jeanne M. (Dubey) Johndro, 91, of Bristol, widow of Maurice Johndro, died on Monday (February 22, 2021) at The Pines at Bristol.  Jeanne was born on April 23, 1929 in St. Francis, ME and was a daughter of the late Albenie and Madora (Thibodeau) Dubey. She grew up in Maine before moving to Hartford where she started her family before eventually settling in Bristol.  She worked for Travelers Insurance in the claims division.  In retirement, she and Maurice enjoyed travel and winters in...

Josephine Penta, 80, of Bristol, died on Monday (February 22, 2021) at LiveWell surrounded by her “second” family consisting of nurses and other staff members that worked tirelessly to give her life quality and comfort. Josephine was born on June 18, 1940 in Bristol and was a daughter of the late Anthony and Concetta Patrone. Josephine was a dedicated daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, teacher, and member of the Catholic Church. She was a resident of Bristol most of her life...

Sharon A. (Riley) Robertson, died on Monday, February 22, 2021 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford. Born in Bristol on July 8, 1947. Survivors include her son, Stephen Robertson of Bristol. All services are private.

Ella M. (Maretzki) Woike, 93, of Bristol, widow of Rodney W. Woike, passed away at her home on Friday (February 19, 2021). Ella was born on February 6, 1928 in Germany and was a daughter of the late Eduard and Olga (Ott) Maretzki. After the war, in 1949 she came to Bristol. She was the first in her family to come to America. She worked for many years at the E. Ingraham Co. She then was employed at Radcliffe Wire where she retired after 40 years. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran...

James A. Alderuccio, 101 of Bristol passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Friday, February 19th, 2021. Born in New Britain on March 17, 1919, James was a son of the late Cesear and Beatrice (Mezzio) Alderuccio. He lived in Bristol most of his life and retired from the US Post Office in 1981. He was a United States Navy Veteran serving during WWII, and a member of St. Matthew Church. His greatest joys in life by far were his family and his love of travel. James was the...

Dorothy (Plourde) "Dottie" Cyr, 78, of Bristol, widow of Raymond J. Cyr died on Sunday (February 14, 2021) at home. Dottie was born on January 2, 1943 in St. Agatha, ME and was one of ten children of the late Joseph and Irene (Chasse) Plourde. A longtime Bristol resident, she worked for Prospect Products in Newington until retiring. She loved to work in the yard and plant flowers and was a parishioner of St. Matthew Church, Bristol. Dottie is survived by two children: Gail Cyr of...

Nancy Renehan-Houle of Bristol passed away on February 9, 2021 at the age of 50. Born in Waterbury, CT on July 25, 1970, to the late Robert Gamache and Joyce Gamache. Nancy leaves behind her husband, Steve Houle of Bristol, beloved daughters Emily Renehan and Erika Renehan of Bristol. Her brother Alan Gamache of Torrington, her sister Wendy Rezende of West Hartford and grandson Wilberto Otero III, and many family and friends. She was a loving wife of 17 years and a devoted mother....

Ralph J. Marenna, 93, of Bristol, passed away on Tuesday (February 9, 2021) at Sheridan Woods Health Care Center he was preceded in death by his wife Jannette (Beaupre) Marenna. Ralph was born in Bristol on August 10, 1927 and was the son of the late Joseph and Dora (O’Nofrio) Marenna.  A lifelong Bristol resident, he graduated from Bristol High School. He served in the United States Army during World War II then worked for some local manufacturing companies before going to...