The Obituary Section

Wilbur Bryant Russell Jr.

, Connecticut

October 9, 2026

Wilbur Bryant Russell Jr. 82 husband of the late Donna May Russell passed away peacefully on Saturday October 10 2026. He was born October 14 1943 in Norwich CT a son of the late Wilbur B. and Edith Gonsalves Russell Sr. Until his retirement Wilbur was a supervisor of maintenance at Manchester Community College. He is survived by three sons Bryant Joseph and Vincent Russell a daughter Darci Russell several grandchildren and greatgrandchildren two sisters Ella Baccouchey and Flora McMeans four brothers Harold Manuel John and Kenny Russel. He was predeceased by two sisters Dorothy Willis and Edith Budik and a brother Anthony Russell. Relatives and friends may visit witht he family on Monday October 19 from 10am 12 noon. A Celebration of Wilburs life will immediately follow as will burial at Hillside Cemetery East Hartford.

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Patricia St.Laurent

, Connecticut

October 9, 2026

Patricia Patty St. Laurent 64 of East Hartford CT passed away unexpectedly on October 10 2026. She was born on April 1 1962 in Madison Wisconsin a daughter of Nancy Caye and the late Arthur Brozowsky Sr. She met her husband Dave at Papa Ginos where she worked and he quickly became a repeat customer. After they were married they settled in East Hartford and started their family. Patty began a home daycare and was a stayathome mom and was able to care for and nurture many children over the years. Patty was a loving devoted and selfless wife and mother and made sure that her children got to experience everything they wanted to and more growing up. Anyone who ever knew Patty knows it is impossible not to love her. She had a beautiful and giving spirit and was always willing to help with anything. She was very involved…

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Hermes Perez

, Connecticut

Visitation will be held at New Britain Memorial Donald D. Sagarino Funeral Home 444 Farmington Ave New Britain CT 06053 US on October 16 2026 from 1000 am to 1200 pm followed by a Celebration of Life at the same location from 1200 pm to 1230 pm.

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Rowlyn Kopf Eckert

, Connecticut

Raised in Southington Connecticut Rowlyn worked at the General Electric Service Shop in Plantsville while living with her parents. There she met Bill Eckert the love of her life who owned several gas stations and automotive repair businesses. Together they built a life of adventure hard work and entrepreneurship. Rowlyn helped establish a successful bed and breakfast in Brownsville Vermont. She and Bill later moved to Florida where they operated the Riviera Bar and Grill a thriving marina restaurant before retiring to Mississippi. Bill passed away from cancer earlier this year leaving a legacy of love and devotion to his family. Rowlyn loved the outdoors especially skiing in Connecticut Massachusetts Utah California and Vermont with her sister Sandra Kerr. She was also a talented oil painter known for wildlife and animal portraits and her creative spirit brought joy to those around her. Rowlyn will be remembered for her resilience independence…

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Alicia Pena

, Connecticut

April 10, 1978 — August 20, 2026

Alicia Ferraiuolo Pena 48 of Lake Isabella CA passed away on August 21 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield CA. She was the wife of Greg Pena. She was born April 11 1978 in New Haven CT and was the daughter of Anthony Ferraiuolo and stepmother Diana of Southington her mother Denise Eliseo and stepfather Joseph of Florida In addition to her husband and parents she is survived by her brother John Ferraiuolo and his wife Anastasia of North Haven her two nieces Isabella and Apollonia and numerous aunts uncles and cousins. Alicia attended Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown MA. She graduated from North Haven High School. She lived independently for many years volunteered for Easter Seals and assisted one of her teachers at The School for the Blind in Hartford teaching other students daily living skills. She was a huge fan of country music loved sitting with…

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