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03/03/2026

Dr. Howard Ivan Epstein, PhD, 84, of Manchester, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Born in Brooklyn, New York, on December 16, 1941, Howard lived a life defined by intellectual rigor, professional dedication, and steadfast loyalties.

Howard was a respected and admired Professor of Engineering at the University of Connecticut, where he served as a tenured faculty member for many decades. Throughout his distinguished career, he influenced generations of students and colleagues through disciplined scholarship, exacting standards, and his unwavering belief that any problem—given sufficient thought and effort—could be solved.

Beyond academia, Howard was deeply involved in community theater and appeared in numerous productions. He was also an avid ballroom dancer, always bringing enthusiasm to the dance floor. A lifelong and devoted fan of the New York Mets and UConn Huskies women's basketball, he followed each season closely and seldom missed a game.

Howard had a lifelong love of dogs and, in his later years, found constant companionship in his beloved dog, Starshine. Even as the years passed, he remained intellectually engaged and devoted to the interests that had long occupied both his mind and his time.

Howard is survived by his daughter, Holly Christie and her husband, John Murray, of Portland, Connecticut; his son, Matthew Epstein and his wife, Dina, of Charleston, South Carolina; his grandchildren, Meghan Friedlander and her husband, David; Nicole Christie; and Riley Krupen and his fiancée, Emily Anderson; as well as his bonus daughters, Amy Anderson and her husband, Scott, of Windsor, Connecticut, and Rebecca Morrison and her husband, Brian, of Westerly, Rhode Island.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Miriam Epstein, and by his brother and sister-in-law, Marvin and Gilda Epstein.

A celebration of Howard’s life will be held at the Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 50 Naubuc Ave, on Thursday, March 5, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. To leave a condolence, or share a memory with the family, please visit FarleySullivan.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, https://secure.fidelco.org/site/Donation, at 103 Vision Way, Bloomfield, CT 06002, or the American Humane Society, https://ahms.org/donate, at 1400 16th Street NW, Suite 360 Washington, DC 20036.

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03/03/2026

Alfred Totten, 77, of Wethersfield, beloved husband of Florence (Church) Totten, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Alfred was born in Hartford on October 16, 1948, to the late Arthur and Shirley (Forbes) Totten. After graduating from high school, he joined the U.S. Air Force and served faithfully for 7 ½ years, most notably in the Philippines and Thailand during the Vietnam War. Upon returning home, he turned his love of airplanes and cars into a career in the Auto industry. Alfred loved to spend time at home, tinkering and puttering around the house and yard, but what he loved most of all was his family. Alfred will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.

Alongside his beloved wife Florence, Alfred is survived by his son Jeff Totten and his wife Justine of Vermont, and their sons Daniel and David Young. His daughter Julie Totten of Wethersfield and her daughters Shakara and Eve. His niece Terri Carlson and her husband Rob and their sons Riley and Jacob. He also leaves behind his brother Peter and wife Joyce, brother Ron and wife Pat, and his sister Patricia. His brother-in-law George and his children Anthony and Julia, his god daughter Dawn Wheeler and her husband Todd, their children Mackenzie and Nathan. He was predeceased by his brothers Arthur and Floyd and his sister Pamela Monty. He will also be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, friends and their families. A special thank you to our long time friends the Hudyma family for always being there for us.

Friends and relatives are invited to call on the Totten family on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 12 Noon to 3:00 pm at the Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 34 Beaver Road, Wethersfield. A reception will follow from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the Keeney Memorial Center’s Rotary Room, 200 Main Street, Wethersfield. Attendees are asked to enter the building via the back door and use the elevator. To leave a condolence, or to share a memory with the family, please visit FarleySullivan.com.

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03/03/2026

Paula B. Pappalardo, loving wife of the late, Vinny Pappalardo, daughter of the late George, Sr. and Mary Bolduc, sister of the late brother Daniel Thomas Shea, and many more aunts and uncles that went before her, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

Left to mourn her are brother George Bolduc, Jr. and wife Laurie, their children and grandchildren; her sister-in-law Dorothy “Shirley” Shea; her sister-in-law of 50 plus years Sylvia Bolduc-Williams and her husband Barry; dear friend Dilys McIntyre; and the most important people in her life, David, Helen and Elizabeth Veilleux and Jackie Lesser, who by the grace of God encouraged her through her journey.

Paula worked at the Red Barn in Old Wethersfield for 20 years, and later 15 summers at the Wethersfield Country Club. She also worked for 25 years for David Veilleux, CPA.

Paula said laugh everyday and remember (most importantly) peace, love, and Rock and Roll. “Peace out,” – Paula.

Friends and relatives are invited to call on Paula’s family on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 34 Beaver Road, Wethersfield. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Paula’s life will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 10:00 am in Corpus Christi Church of Christ the King Parish, 601 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield. Burial will follow in Mount Saint Benedict Cemetery, 1 Cottage Grove Road, Bloomfield. To leave a condolence, or to share a memory with the family, please visit FarleySullivan.com.

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02/21/2026

***UPDATE***

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DUE TO WEATHER CONCERNS FUNERAL AND BURIAL HAVE BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026 AT 10:00AM

WAKE WILL CONTINUE AS SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026 FROM 1:00PM TO 4:00PM

Patrick Joseph Mahoney, 91, of East Hartford devoted and loving husband to the late Eileen (Daly) Mahoney passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving and caring family by his side. Pat leaves his son, Michael of Fort Lauderdale, FL and daughter, Patricia Dolan and her husband, James of East Hartford, CT. Pat is predeceased by his wife, Eileen and son Brian. He also leaves a sister-in-law, Patricia Daly of Enfield, CT, nieces, Trish Elliot of Horley, England, Mary Foley and Eileen O’Shea of County Kerry, Ireland, and nephews, Kevin Foley of South Windsor, CT and John Mahoney of Port St. Lucie, FL.

Pat was born in Lauragh, Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland the son of the late Patrick and & Ellen (Sullivan) O’Mahony. He emigrated to the United States in 1956 joining his brother Jerry in Hartford, Connecticut. Patrick was employed by the Town of West Hartford for over 30 years as a Painter retiring in 1999. He was a lifetime member of the Irish American Home Society for 60 plus years. He loved being at the club watching Gaelic Football games via satellite, volunteering in the kitchen or playing his favorite card game set-back and conversing with his fellow Irishmen and women.

He and Eileen loved to travel especially to Florida, Ireland, and many, many cruises with friends and family. Pat was a true gentleman who was so proud of his Irish heritage and loved the Irish program on Saturday morning out of Springfield, Mass. He was a member and volunteer at the East Hartford Senior Center where he loved going to the gym, having coffee with friends, social events, and especially playing Set-Back card games. He was an avid lifetime Boston Red Sox fan and love watching the UConn men’s and women’s basketball games. Pat was an avid golfer and member of the East Hartford Golf League, and always up for a game. Pat and Eileen instilled in their children a strong work ethic, their catholic faith, and pride in their Irish heritage, and importance of helping those in need. Pat was a member of the North American Martyrs Parish in East Hartford for many years.

Pat was actively involved and volunteered in many Irish organizations including Irish Northern Aid, the Annual Irish Festival, the Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 2, and serving on the East Hartford Parade Committee for many years where he was honored as Town Marshal in 1982.

The family would especially like to extend their gratitude to his dedicated caregivers and friends, Pierrette, Ann Swanson and Bernadette McGovern who were always by his side.

Friends and family may call on the Mahoney family from 1:00pm to 4:00pm on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at the Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 34 Beaver Road, Wethersfield. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Patrick - St. Anthony Church, 285 Church St., Hartford, (free parking across the street). All attendees are asked to go directly to church. Burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, 17 Wickham Road, Glastonbury. To leave an expression of condolence, please visit www.FarleySullivan.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Patrick's memory to the Irish American Home Society - Patio Project at 132 Commerce Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033 or to The Padre Pio Foundation of America, 463 Main Street, Cromwell, CT 06416.

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02/05/2026

This past Sunday our own Tom and Kevin Sullivan were on honored to be Deputy Marshal’s of this year’s Greater Hartford Saint Patrick’s Day Parade.

Also honored is our dear friend Pat Whelan who will be this year’s Grand Marshal and Jim and Pat Calhoun as the Persons of the Year.

Congratulations to Tom, Kevin, Pat Whelan and Jim and Pat Calhoun! We look forward to celebrating you all on parade day which is Saturday, March 7th.

For anyone who would like to attend, there is also a Mass at Saint Patrick-Saint Anthony Church the night before on Friday, March 6 at 6:00pm.

02/01/2026

Margaret Diana, 84, of Glastonbury passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Margaret was born in New Haven on June 6, 1941, to the late Ruth E. (Schumann) and Martin M. Conroy, Jr. Those close to her knew her as Peggy. She was a hairstylist for over twenty years, but her true passion was interior design and wallpapering. She had a long successful career as a Machinist at a local brake manufacturer. Margaret also enjoyed gardening, fishing, dancing and casino trips, but what she loved most of all was her family. She will forever be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother.
Margaret is survived by her beloved son Michael Diana and his wife Kelly of Marlborough and their two children Taylor and Lydia. She also leaves behind her sister Judith Prince Burton and several nieces and nephews. Margaret was predeceased by her first son Mark Diana, her brother George Conroy as well as her parents.
Friends and relatives are invited to call on the Diana family on Friday, February 6, 2026, from 10:00 am to 12 Noon at the Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 50 Naubuc Avenue, Glastonbury. A service honoring Margaret’s life in the funeral home at 12 Noon followed by burial at The Green Cemetery, 99 Hubbard Street, Glastonbury. To share a memory with the family, or to give a condolence, please visit FarleySullivan.com.

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01/30/2026

Hisayo Czapla of Wethersfield, passed away peacefully at home on January 26, 2026. She was born in Hagi, Japan on November 11, 1927 (as a member of the Hayashi family).

Hisayo was a kind and gentle soul who radiated goodness to everyone she met. Her strong faith and remarkable resilience carried her through many difficult moments throughout her life. She made lifelong friends wherever she went and never had an unkind word to say about anyone.

She possessed a quiet sense of adventure that carried her from her childhood home in Japan to the United States after meeting her husband in Japan post WW2, working as an English translator. Though soft-spoken and reserved, she loved exploring new places and trying new experiences.

Known for her style and finesse, Hisayo was always impeccably dressed—an expression of the pride she took in her work. These qualities served her well in her distinguished career as a master seamstress with Lord & Taylor and Nordstrom.

She is survived by her beloved son Phil, whom she dearly loved; her sister in Japan; her cherished Japanese friends; many former colleagues and friends from her working career; friends from church; and her devoted caregiver, Agnes. She was predeceased by her husband, Frederick.

Friends and relatives are invited to call on the Czapla family on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am at the Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 34 Beaver Road, Wethersfield. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Hisayo's life will follow at 12:00 Noon in Corpus Christi Church of Christ the King Parish, 601 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, 662 Burritt St, New Britain.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Hisayo’s memory to Christ the King Parish in Wethersfield, or the American Stroke Association.

01/26/2026

Allan D. Clark, affectionately known as “Alfie” or “Mr. Clark,” 88, of Rocky Hill, CT, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026. Born on June 28, 1937, in Hartford, CT, he was a devoted husband to Joyce Clark for 64 years and a loving father to David and Nancy.

Alfie was a hard-working man, dedicated to providing for his family and serving his beloved community of Wethersfield, CT. He spent many years working as a Custodian at Wethersfield High School and Hanmer Elementary School, as well as several other schools for the Wethersfield Board of Education. He was also a long-time member of the Wethersfield Fire Department, Company 1, retiring after 20 years of dedicated service.

He was a magnetic force; people gravitated towards him, as he touched many lives through his work, meeting countless students, staff members, and townspeople who adored him.

Alfie's hobbies and interests helped define who he was. He enjoyed volunteering with the Wethersfield Fire Department and would often talk about the Lumber Yard Fire, which was his first call with the department and the Riots at the old prison, which was where DMV now sits. He would spend much of his time working with the Boy Scout Troop 33, taking them on trips to Lake George, the beach, and the Klondike. His love for his town and community was something he shared with his children, leaving a mark on us that will never fade.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce, his son Dave, and daughter-in-law Kelly Clark, his daughter Nancy and son-in-law Todd Gianetti; his beloved and cherished Grandchildren, Matthew Clark and his wife Briana, Jimmie and Erin Clark, Zachary and Joshua Gianetti, Xaden, Colby, Garin and Madoc Vardanian, his sister, Lillian Jane Keifer, Robert Dudek, Brother-in-law, and Susan Saulnier, Sister-in-law, as well as many extended family and friends who will miss him dearly.

Friends and family may call on the Clark family on Friday, January 30, 2026 from 10:30am to 12:30pm at the Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 34 Beaver Road, Wethersfield. A funeral service will immediately follow at 12:30pm in the funeral home. Burial to follow in Village Cemetery, 1 Marsh Street, Wethersfield. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Wethersfield Volunteer Firefighters Association or Scouting America, causes close to Alfie's heart.

The family wishes to thank the incredible staff at Amberwoods of Farmington and the staff at Beacon Hospice for the love and care they provided Alfie in his final days.

We find comfort in knowing that Alfie's legacy lives on through the lessons he taught us, the love he shared, and the memories we will cherish forever.

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01/26/2026

Winifred Dunleavy, born March 9, 1931, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her family on January 21, 2026. She immigrated on her own from Ireland to the United States in 1949, first living in Brooklyn, NY with her Aunt Winnie before relocating to Hartford, CT to be near her sister, Noreen Mitchell.

On September 21, 1968, Winifred married James Dunleavy who passed away in 1995. She was the devoted mother of one daughter, Laura Dunleavy. Winifred worked for 16 years for the Glastonbury Board of Education where she was known for her kindness and steady work ethic.

A passionate baker, no one could touch her apple pie creations. She lovingly taught her son‑in‑law, Peter Oliver, how to make her famous Irish soda bread. She also treasured time spent with her grandson, Kyle Oliver, and family gatherings were central to her life.

Winifred is survived by her sister, Margaret Mary Egan of Virginia; her daughter, Laura Dunleavy; her son‑in‑law, Peter Oliver; and her grandson, Kyle Oliver.

Friends and relatives are invited to call on the Dunleavy family on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 8:30 am to 9:30 am at the Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 50 Naubuc Avenue, Glastonbury. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Winifred's life will be held the same morning at 10:00 am in St. Dunstan Parish, 1345 Manchester Road, Glastonbury. Burial will follow in Mount Saint Benedict Cemetery, 1 Cottage Grove Road, Bloomfield. In lieu of flowers please donate to the American Cancer Society.

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01/26/2026

Chester “Chet” Lamore, 84, of Glastonbury, peacefully entered into the Lord’s embrace, surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Diane (Giordano) Lamore of 50 years. Born in Charlemont, MA, December 14, 1941, son of the late Herby and Desneige (Nadeau) Lamore. Chet entered the Marine Corps in 1959 and bravely served until 1963. After his honorable discharge, Chet began his career as an Auto Mechanic at Lamore’s Gulf Station in Wethersfield. In 1994, he opened up Chet’s Gulf Station in Glastonbury, serving the community alongside his wife for ten years. Upon retirement, you could find Chet working part-time at Cumberland Farms, making coffee and greeting old and new customers. In 2020, Chet retired for good to spend all his time with family and especially his treasured grandchildren. He was the most devoted “Papa” for every one of his “babies”. He was there for them whenever they needed anything, they were his pride and joy. Chet also enjoyed sitting at the kitchen table reading the newspaper, watching the birds, doing his crosswords, and puzzling. He spent many hours sorting through his mail and sending donations to every charity there is, with his most frequent donations going to the Veterans and Children’s charities. Chet was the most generous, thoughtful, kind, genuine, humble, “calm in every storm”, faithful man. He worked extremely hard for his family and when his health took a toll, he pushed through every adversity with grace, positivity, immense strength and hope that he could fight to be here for his family that he loved so fiercely.

Chet was loved by everyone who knew him, and his memory will be cherished forever. He leaves behind his four children Bonnie Lamore of Naugatuck, Sean Lamore of Roswell, NM, Eric Lamore and Jennifer Ambrose of East Hartford, and Reneé (Lamore) and her husband Phil Benito of Amston. Sharing in this loss are Chet’s beloved grandchildren Eric, Jalynne, Natalie, Peyton, and Leo. He also leaves his siblings John, Angie, Peg, Beatrice, Billy, Raymond (Pam), Jimmy, and Patti. Special thoughts to his sisters-in-laws Nancy, Darcy, Joan, Isabelle, Sally and brother-in-laws Tommy, Johnny and Donald. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews and his faithful cat Pepper. Chet was predeceased by his siblings Dorothy, Gilman, and Gilbert.

Friends and relatives are invited to call on the Lamore family on Monday, January 26, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 34 Beaver Road, Wethersfield. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Chet's life will take place at 10:00 am on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, in Ss. Isidore and Maria Parish at St. Paul Church, 2577 Main Street, Glastonbury. Burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, 17 Wickham Road, Glastonbury. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Chester's name to the American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, or any charity close to your heart.

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01/26/2026

Edward P. Murtha, Jr. of Newington, husband of Ellen B. Murtha, died on January 18, 2026. Murtha was born in Bristol, CT on July 19, 1940, son of Edward and Lucy (Breen) Murtha.

He grew up in Hartford, attending St. Augustine School, Bulkeley High School, and the University of Hartford. A Navy veteran, he served in the Public Information Office of Commander Task Force 140 and participated in the Gemini missions at the Kennedy Space Center and the Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston.

Active in the community life of Newington, he served as Chairman of the Newington Housing Authority, and as a Democratic member of the Town Council and Board of Education.

In his later years, he was able to pursue his interest in basketball as the Recruiting Coordinator for Women’s Basketball at Suffolk University and Albertus Magnus College.

He is survived by his wife, Ellen, children Kevin (Melanie), Chris (Tory) and Allison (Doug), grandchildren Jared, Dylan, Lauren, Kyle and Gavin. He was predeceased by his granddaughter Halyn.

Calling hours will be held at the Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 34 Beaver Rd. Wethersfield, on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm, followed by a service in the funeral home at 1:30 pm. Burial will be private and held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Halyn Murtha Family Assistance Fund through the Epilepsy Foundation of CT https://epilepsyct.com/halyn-murtha-family-assistance-fund/.

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01/26/2026

Jimmie R. Hileman, 93, husband of the late Carol (Palm) Hileman, of Rocky Hill, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026 in Apple Rehab of Avon. He was born in Los Angeles, CA on December 16, 1932, son of the late Raymond M. and Agnes (Lavelle) Hileman. Jimmie learned to be a dental technician in the US Navy and served on the USS Boxer CVS-21 during the Korean Conflict. Prior to his retirement at age 80, Jimmie worked at both Wilcox and Suburban Dental laboratories. Jimmie kept active in his spare time recreating miniature copies of his antique furniture and building models of ships, airplanes, cars. He had a love of Volkswagens, having owned a VW square back and blue VW van. Jimmie loved to bake for his family, especially bread from scratch and fruitcakes. His cooking skills will be missed. Most of all, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and uncle.

Jimmie will be missed greatly by his daughters, Jennifer Mansfield and her husband Kurt of Southington and Sarah Yeager and her husband Richard of Rocky Hill, his grandson Landon, his nephews and nieces; John Pasnick, Gary Pasnick, Marie Pasnick and Elizabeth Mattice.

Friends may call on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 34 Beaver Road, Wethersfield. A memorial service celebrating Jimmie’s life will follow at 11:00 in the funeral home. Burial will be private at Center Cemetery, 2 Dividend Road, Rocky Hill. To extend condolences, please visit Farleysullivan.com.



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