There are many gifts under the Christmas tree, but the best one was you.
— Gone, but not forgotten
Raymond Desmond Ericson
Raymond Desmond Ericson, 61, husband of Lucille (Lucy) Ericson, & a long time member of CTSS, died unexpectedly Dec. 1, 2022, at Hartford Hospital.
William (Billy) John Niedbala
William (Billy) John Niedbala, 68, of Ivoryton, CT, passed away peacefully at home on December 8, 2021. Bill was born and raised in New Britain, CT, the son of the late William and Jean (Smulski) Niedbala.
Robert J. Murphy
Robert J. Murphy, Jr. “Santa Bob”, 77, of East Providence passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Patricia A. (Dupere) Murphy to whom he was married for 58 yrs.
Charles E. Allen
Charles E. Allen, 91, of Rocky Hill, peacefully passed away on April 22, 2021.
He was born in Preston, Kansas to the late Agnes and Clarence Allen. Charlie and Pauline, who predeceased him, raised 7 children and shared 70 years of marriage.
Frank M Cardello III
Francis Michael Cardello, III, 55, died suddenly Wednesday, April 14, 2021 in Torrington. His loving wife of almost 25 years, Naomi, was at his side.
Bernard C. Prior
Bernard C. Prior, age 72, of Patterson, NY, died peacefully on March 26, 2021 at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx.
Pauline L. Allen
Pauline Lucille (Rafala) Allen, 89, of Rocky Hill, a member of CTSS & beloved wife of CTSS founder & Chairman, Charles Allen, peacefully passed away on March 4, 2021.
William J. Sulkazi
William J. Sulkazi, 78, of Torrington, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.
William was born in Torrington on June 26, 1942, a son of the late Mary (Dobos) and William J. Sulkazi. He spent all his life in Torrington and was a graduate of St. Francis School and Oliver Wolcott Tech.
John C. Gordona
John C. Gordona passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2020. John was born on August 15, 1949 to Margaret Halliday Gordona and John H. Gordona of Kensington. John was their beloved only child.
James N. Rizzio Jr.
James N. Rizzio Jr., 59 of Ansonia entered into eternal rest on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019 after a brief illness.
Born in Derby on April 6, 1960 son of the late James N. and Louise (Gardella) Rizzio Sr. He was employed as Executive Chief and Instructor for the State of CT.
Paul Richard St. Marie
71, a member of CTSS, passed away unexpectedly on March 15, 2019. Born on June 3, 1947 in Norwich, he was predeceased by his parents, Lawrence and Dorothy (Brailsford) St. Marie.