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BIO WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2010 THE HARTFORD COURANT OBITUARIES CALHOUN, William Jr. CHRISTMAN III, Peter Charles BLAUVELT, Raymond A. DiGIANNI, Angelo Peter Charles BALDI, Paul F. Paul F. Baldi, 82, of Manchester and for-merly of East Hart Christman, III, 85, of vr Vvon, passed away i Raymond "Ray the Plumber" A.

Blauvelt, r8 1 a long time resi- dent of Plainville, passed peacefully on Sunday away EIDSON, Bruce Lawrence Bruce Lawrence Eidson, of Hoover, passed away Monday, (February 22, 2010) at the age of 51. He was born in Chicago, IL, raised in Rock-ville, CT. Bruce moved to Birmingham in 1977. He was co-owner of the family business, DS of Alabama, an internet automotive services company. He is preceded in death by his father, Dennis; mother, Ann; and brother, Dan.

He is survived by his son, Bruce L. Eidson, Jr. of Birmingham; sister, Kim Crane (Tom) of Hoover; three brothers, Dennis Eidson (Julia) of Roswell, GA, David Eidson (Debby) of Atlanta, GA, and Greg Eidson of Shreve-port, LA; and 12 nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Hoover. Funeral mass will follow at 7 p.m., at the church, Father John Fallon officiating.

Bruce greatly appreciated the love and support he received from his many friends and family over the past year. His kind heart and gentle spirit will be sorely missed. ENNIS, Claire (Cloutier) (February 21, 2010). Born on March 26, 1928, in New Britain, he was the son of the late Raymond J. and Genevieve (Payne) Blauvelt.

He was predeceased by his long time companion and friend of 25 years, Jennie Munyon. A celebration of Raymond's life will be held on Thursday, February 25, 2010, at 10 a.m., at Bailey Funeral Home, 48 Broad Plainville. Family and friends are welcome to gather at the funeral home from 9-10 a.m., before the service. Burial will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions can be made in Raymond's name to the Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Ave, Newington, CT 06111.

To share memories with the family please visit Raymond's tribute wall at www. bailey-funeral- home. com ford, beloved husband of the late Frances (Levasseur) Baldi, died Sunday, (February 21, 2010) at Manchester Memorial Hospital. He was born January 19, 1928 in Hartford, son of the late Francis and Josephine (Gallinberti) Baldi and lived in East Hartford for over 50 years before moving to Manchester in 1995. Mr.

Baldi was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving during World War II. Paul retired in 1995 after many years as Manager of the NAPA Auto Parts stores in East Hartford. He was an avid Red Sox fan and enjoyed watching NASCAR. He and his late wife had traveled the world extensively.

Mr. Baldi attended St. James Church in Manchester and was a former member of St. Mary's Church in East Hartford. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Georgia A.

Eddie Asselin of Manchester, his son and daughter-in-law Gregory A. Angela Baldi of West Hartford, four grandchildren, Brett Asselin of Vernon, Bethany Torello and her husband Jeffrey of Rocky Hill, Stephanie Phelps and her husband Michael of Newing-ton, Glen Baldi of West Hartford and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday February 27, 2010 at 12 p.m. at the Wat-kins Funeral Home, 142 East Center Manchester. Burial with Military Honors will be held in St.

Mary's Cemetery in East Hartford. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's 279 New Britain Kensington, CT. 06037. To sign the online register book go to BOICE, Julia (Bray) Angelo DiGianni, 89, of Clinton, formerly of Wethers-field, husband of the late Marie "Tina" (Ouellette) DiGianni died Monday (February 22, 2010).

Born in Hartford, he was the son of Vincenzo and Theresa (Ru-glio) DiGianni. He was a resident of Wethersfield prior to moving to Clinton. He was employed by the City of Hartford for 33 years until his retirement. Angelo was a Past Exhaulted Ruler, Past District Deputy, Past State President and Life time member of the Hartford Elks Lodge 19. While living in Clinton during his retirement, Angelo spent many hours at the Westbrook Elks Lodge 1784.

Angelo was a dignified and honorable gentleman who lived by his word and was respected by all. His life was full of fond memories of his beloved wife, their travels and time spent at many Elks functions. Florida was a special destination where they developed an extended family of friends. He was very proud of the 1000 hours he volunteered at the Hartford Hospital Auxiliary Store. He is survived by his niece Barbara Hancock and her husband Dr.

Martin Hancock of South Windsor, and nephews, Nicholas DePaolo of Manchester, Mark Tosi and his wife Jo-Ann of Newington, James DiGianni of Guilford, Vicent and Raymond DiGianni of Clinton. He is also survived by several great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Raymond DiGianni and his two sisters, Marie Tosi and Antoinette DePaolo. Many thanks to the care givers at Vernon Manor Health Care Center and St. Francis Hospital for their compassionate care.

Funeral services will be Friday at 9 a.m. from the Giuli-ano-Sagarino Funeral Home at BROOKLAWN, 511 Brook Street, Rocky Hill, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St Luke's Church, Hartford at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Friends are invited to the funeral home, Thursday from 5-7 pm. Gifts in Angelo's memory may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

To offer words of sympathy online or for directions, please visit www. DOWNEY, Pauline G. Pauline G. Downey, 82, of Barkhamsted, passed away Tuesday (February 23, 2010). She was born in Hartford to the late George and Eva Gayda.

Pauline loved sewing, cooking and gardening. She leaves her three sons, John L. Downey and Robert Downey, both of Canton, and Carl Downey of Barkhamsted; 11 grandchildren; and a niece and nephew, Bill and Kathy Kir-win. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Private burial will be in Mt.

St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. Carmon Funeral Home Family Center of Avon is assisting the family. For online condolences, please visit BERRY, Audrey M. 0 peacefully on Sunday (February 21, 2010) at his home surrounded by those who loved him dearly.

He leaves behind a loving wife Vivian; a younger sister Dorothy; a son Peter IV and his wife Jay; a daughter Barbara; and grandchildren, Peter C. Christman Carson Christman, Ga-brielle Squire Christman, Eliza Tate Christman, Michael Peter Malinosky and Peter Malinosky. Peter, born in Toronto, Canada moved around quite a lot in his youth and eventually he and his family planted roots in Brooklyn, New York. He entered the Navy during World War II and was commissioned as a Lieutenant JG. He sailed aboard the USS Leo and participated in the Pacific theater including the battle at Iwo Jima.

After the war, he went to school at night eventually earning a BS in Engineering from the University of Hartford. The majority of his professional career was spent in the power industry. He cut his teeth with General Electric Co. and Turbo Power Marine a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation, before he and his devoted business partner and friend Jack Haeflich started Energy Services, Inc. in 1974 and Energy Maintenance Corp.

in 1977. The two businesses grew and prospered through the years and were eventually sold to United Technologies Corp. in 2001 at which time Peter retired. "Pete and as they wereare commonly referred to as, have had considerable impact on the land-based gas turbine market and to those who have had the tremendous opportunity to both work with and for them. Pete's presence and counsel will be missed.

The family will hold calling hours TODAY, from 4-6 p.m. at Taylor Modeen Funeral Home, 136 South Main West Hartford. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, February 25 at 1 p.m. at the First Church of Christ Congregational, 12 South Main Street, West Hartford followed by a Burial with military honors, at Fair-view Cemetery, West Hartford. Following the burial, friends and family are invited to the Simsbury home of Peter Charles Christman, IV to celebrate and share the many memories and experiences of the life of Peter Charles Christman, III, a man we will miss but honor by our actions going forward.

DEMKO, Use (Belzer) Use (Belzer) Demko, of Manchester, widow of William J. Demko, died Saturday (February 20, 2010) at an area convalescent home after a short illness. Use was born and raised in Stuttgart, Germany and came to Manchester in 1953. Prior to retiring in the mid 1970's she had been employed at the Manchester Modes Company for twenty years. Use was a longtime member of the Concordia Lutheran Church and a member of the Manchester Senior Citizens.

She was an excellent bocce player and enjoyed traveling, especially to Las Vegas where she attended many shows. She is survived by her nephew and niece, Rodney Johnson of Manchester, his wife Rosemary, and their children, Lin-nea Johnson of Vernon and Kyle Johnson of Bogota, Columbia, and Kirsten Chaconas and her husband Jim of Arlington, VA. She also leaves her close and dear friends, Renate and Lincoln Goff of Vernon. A funeral service and burial in the East Cemetery in Manchester will be private. There are no calling hours.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Concordia Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 60 Pitkin Street, Manchester, CT 06040, Masonic-Care Hospice, 111 Founders Plaza, East Hartford, CT 06108, or a charity of the donor's choice. The Holmes Funeral Home in Manchester has care of arrangements. To sign the online guest book please visit It is with heavy hearts that the family and friends of William Calhoun Jr. announce his unexpected passing on Monday, (February 22, 2010). Bill, as he was known to us all, was the devoted husband of Jessica and the proud father of "Liam" William Joseph Calhoun III, Caelyn Campbell, Alana Elizabeth and Rian Grace.

He was born on February 16, 1963 to William and Simone Calhoun. He attended public schools in Manchester and graduated from Manchester High in 1981. He attended college at the University of Connecticut and graduated from that institution in 1987. Upon graduation, he was employed at a number of area local restaurants including Manchester Seafood and Twains On The River. In 1990, he began working at The Hartford Cour-ant in the paper's Sport's Department.

Due in part to his competence, professionalism and strong work ethic, he progressed on to Courant's Financial Department in 1995. Most recently, he was employed as a Financial Operations Accountant at this setting. Bill was extremely proud of his professional accomplishments at the Courant and never stopped reminding those around him of the continued relevance of the print media in the electronic news age. On May 5, 2003, he married his beloved Jessica in St. John U.S.V.I.

Within the last seven years, they were both blessed with their four beautiful children. Spouse, Father and Friend: It is these loving roles that Bill would want to be remembered as being driven to successfully fulfill each and every day. His acquaintances were always mindful that a cell phone discussion at the end of his workday was discontinued when he entered his household to see his family. The highlight of each year for him was his Cape Cod vacation at the National Seashore with family and friends and if on tour, a Springsteen show with the same special group. He also was parent to the family's two golden retrievers, Trot and Hamish.

Bill also had a special relationship with his Mother-ln-Law, BeAnn. In addition to his relationship with his family, throughout his life, Bill was best friend to many special individuals. He treasured frequent gatherings with all of them. Bill often was overheard saying "Friends are the tapestry of our To those who were fortunate enough to have called him a friend, there would be overwhelming agreement that their lives were permanently altered in a positive manner as a result of this special relationship. Loyal, empathic, caring, devoted, selfless, giving, responsible-these are just a few of the many characteristics that Bill brought to each and every personal and professional relationship with them.

During difficult days ahead, we must somehow try to comfort ourselves with the many memories we all share of our times spent with him. Finally, Bill will also be remembered as a very passionate sports fan. The Hartford Whalers, Boston Red Sox, New York Giants and UCONN Basketball and Football Sports Programs-he was a devoted supporter to each of these teams. Given our sorrow at this time, we must all be so thankful that the Red Sox, Giants and UCONN Mens Basketball program won championships during his lifetime. Bill also remained fervent to the belief of the capacity of the city of Hartford to become home once again to an NHL franchise.

In addition to his wife, children and parents, Bill is also survived by three loving siblings, Paige Calhoun, Pam Sievers and her husband, Mark and Alison Romkey and her husband, Eric. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews who he enjoyed spending time with: Will, Nicole, Daniele, Kyle, Eva, Emily, Annie, Dallas, Brady, Brooke, Wim, Guiron, Samuel, Beatrice, Shiloh, Isaac, Thomas, Gabriel and Logan. Family and friends may call at the John F. Tierney Funeral Home 219 West Center St. Manchester on Friday (February 26th) from 4-8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Calhoun Family Education Trust Payable to Ford Paulekas, LLP Trustee (280 Trumbull Street Hartford, CT 06103 www. uncle-billy. org). For online condolences please visit Julia (Bray) Boice, 93, of New Britain, widow of Anson M. Boice, passed away Monday (February 22, 2010) at the Hospital of Central Connecticut.

Julia was born in Hudson, NY, and came to the New Britain area in 1941. She worked at the Ideal Restaurant on the Berlin Turnpike and later worked at Kensington Pharmacy for 20 years, retiring in 1976. She volunteered and enjoyed going to the Senior Meetings at the New Britain YWCA for many years. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church and the New Britain Senior Center.

Through the years, Julia crocheted and knitted many items for raffles and for family members. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, scrabble, taking day trips, playing bingo and watching Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune every night. Surviving are five children and their spouses, James and Alice Boice of Lewes, DE; Elizabeth and Gene Parks of Kensington; Patricia and Larry Gor-neault of Middletown; and Judith Gross of New Britain. She also leaves two daughters-in-law, Beverly Boice of Cheshire and Elaine Boice of Newington; two sisters, Dorothy Bravo and Helen Vavrine, both of New York; 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Besides her husband Anson, she was predeceased by two sons, Jon Boice and Anson L.

Boice; and her son-in-law, Richard Gross. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, 9:30 a.m., at St. Joseph's Church, 195 South Main New Britain. Calling hours are Saturday morning from a.m., at Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin New Britain. Burial will be in Fair-view Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the New Britain YWCA, 22 Glen New Britain, CT 06051, or to St. Joseph's Church. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at Claire (Cloutier) Ennis, 78, of Farmington, beloved wife of Thomas Ennis, died peacefully on Sunday, (February 21, 2010) at John Dempsey Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Emile and Jean Cloutier. Family was her whole life's pleasure.

She leaves her two daughters, Cora Ennis of Plainville, LeeAnn Barrieau and her husband, Paul, of Farmington. She also leaves her two grandsons who she adored, David Barrieau and his wife, Kelle, of Bristol, and Daniel Barrieau of Farmington. Her family of one brother, Norman Cloutier; and her sisters, Cecile DiDonato, Lorraine De-Gostin, Irene Dagneau, Beatrice Puchalski and Doris Brown; and many nieces and nephews, will all miss the love she gave them. Friends may call at The Ah-ern Funeral Home, 111 Main Rt. 4, Unionville on Thursday, Feb.

25, from 5-7 p.m. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated Friday, Feb. 26, at 11 a.m., in the Church of St. Gregory, 235 Maltby Bristol. There will be a private burial held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in her memory to the Diabetes Association, 300 Research Parkway, Meriden, CT 06450. FABER, Lorraine Lorraine M. Faber, of Old Saybrook passed away on Saturday afternoon February 20, 2010 at Peregrine Landing in Clinton. She was the beloved wife of the late John Robert Faber. Lorraine was born in Perth Amboy, NJ on March 26, 1929 the daughter of the late Cornelius and Anna Marie (Vesper) Kel-leher.

She had worked for the New York City Board of Education on Staten Island and also in the retail hat department at Macys. As a twenty year resident of Old Say-brook, Lorraine was a member and former President of the Old Saybrook Women's Club, a member of the Old Saybrook Historical Society and volunteered at Old Saybrook High School and at the Shoreline Soup Kitchen and Pantries. She was a communicant at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Essex. She is survived by her daughter, Christine E. Faber-Loftus and her husband Peter, and her grandchildren, Katherine, Will, and John all of Madison.

Besides her husband John, she was predeceased by her son, John N. Faber. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, February 26, 2010 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 14 Prospect Street, in Essex at 10 am. Burial will follow in the Riverview Cemetery, Essex. Memorial Gifts may be made to the Shoreline Soup Kitchen and Pantries, P.O.

Box 804, Essex, CT 06426. Arrangements by the Robinson, Wright Weymer Funeral Home in Centerbrook. Audrey M. Berry, of West Hartford, beloved daughter of the late Catherine (Trombley) Berry and Paul Berry passed away Monday (February 22, 2010) at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Hartford and was a graduate of Hartford Public High School and had attended the University of Hartford and Central Connecticut State University.

Audrey had been an employee for many years of the Aetna and was retired from Connecticut Public Television (CPTV). She was a communicant of the Church of Saint Helena, West Hartford. Audrey loved the opera, enjoyed traveling and summers at the Cape. Audrey is survived by her two sisters and brothers-in-law, Patricia B. and Anthony V.

Pellegatto of Bristol and Catherine E. and James Long of Fullerton, CA; her brother and sister-in-law, Paul J. and Maria Berry; her nieces and nephews, Kathleen E. Sidoti of Sims-bury, Tricia and Robert "Bones" Douglas of Bristol, Eileen and Craig Pearce of Burlington, Paul Rubera of Granby, Susan and Richard Gates of East Hartford Edward Berry of Riverside, CA and Robert Berry of San Marcos, CA; her grand nieces and nephews, Joel and Jessie Sidoti, Heidi Donaldson, Brett Pearce, Paul Rubera, Jr. and Wesley Rubera, Kalani, Malia, Kekoa and Maile Berry, Jennifer and Julie Berry; and two great-grand nephews, Wesley Rubera, Christian Donaldson; and a great-grand niece, Kalei Rubera; and two, very caring and giving, good friends, Ann Marie Bruno and Diana Corning, both of West Hartford.

Calling hours will be Thursday, from 6-8 p.m., at Shee-han-Hilborn-Breen Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain West Hartford. The funeral procession will be Friday, at 10:45 a.m., from the Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m., at the Church of Saint Helena. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Audrey may be made to CPTV, 1049 Asylum Hartford, CT 06105. CARROCCIA, Orlando M.

(Lum) Orlando M. (Lum) 84, passed away on February 22, DUDA, Edward Edward Duda, of Botelle Manor, Cromwell, husband of the late Jeanette (Malinka) Duda, died Saturday (February 20, 2010) at his home. He was born on November 12, 1914 in Middletown, the son of the late John and Katherine (Czaja) Duda. Prior to his retirement, Ed was employed as a tool maker and machinist with Emhart for 46 years. He was also a member of the Middletown Giants baseball team.

He is survived by his son, Thomas Duda and his wife Judy of Holderness, NH; a sister, Rose Novak of Cromwell; three grandsons, Eric Duda of Tiverton, Rl, Ryan Duda and Seth Duda, both of Somerville, MA; a great grandson, Evan Duda of Tiverton, Rl. He was predeceased by three brothers, Charles, Joseph, and Stanley Duda; and a sister, Marion Morris. The Funeral Liturgy will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Church, S.

Main Middletown. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver Middle-town, Friday from a.m. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to St. Mary Church, 79 S.

Main Middletown, CT 06457. Dionor a loved one in the obituary section on courant.com veryone leaves Ja legacy. Celebrate an extraordinary life BRUYETTE, Kenneth Earl isit the obituary section Kenneth Earl Bruy- 2010, in Wickenburg, AZ. He was the son of Augusto and Virginia Carroccia. He lived in Farmington all his life until retiring to Arizona.

He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He was employed by Spector Freight and Consolidated Freight for 40 years. He was a member of several gold prospecting clubs in Arizona. He was predeceased by his son, David. He leaves behind his loving wife of 59 years, Sophie of Arizona, his daughter, Christine and her husband, Scott Tucker, of Newington, his son, Michael and his wife, Virginia Carrroccia, of Florence, VT, his son, Paul Carroccia of Farmington; his grandsons Kristopher, Brian; and his great-grandson, Colin, all of Florence, VT; his granddaughters, Karleigh and Hannah of Farmington.

and former daughter-in-law, Sally Carroccia. Warm thanks to Debbie and Ernie Leschner of New Mexico for all their special help and support. A private memorial service will be held later. Memorial contributions may be made to the Paralyzed Veterans of New Hampshire, 7 Mill Brook Wilton, NH 3086. on courant.com to snare ette, 61, of East Hart ford, died unexpect memories of loved ones.

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Funeral services will be Friday, February 26, 2010 at 12 NOON at the Newkirk Whitney Funeral Home, 318 Burn-side Ave. East Hartford. Burial will follow with Military Honors in Silver Lane Cemetery, Veterans Memorial Field, East Hartford. Visiting hours are Thursday from 6-8 p.m. For a complete obituary please visit isit the obituary section on courant.com isit the obituary 9 to share memories of loved ones.

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