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3rd ED. 2nd ED. D6 THE HARTFORD COURANTi Wtdnwday, DVmtr 4, 1985 DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES Obituaries i A. Bycoski; Oldest in Terryville Terryville; IS grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be Saturday, 9:30 a.m., from the Scott Funeral Home, 69 Main Terryville, followed by a mass of Christian burial, 10 a.m., in St Caslmlr's Church, Allen Street, Terryville.

Burial will be In St Mary's Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends at the funeral home Thursday, 7-9 p.m., and Friday, 2-4 and 7-9. p.m. DALTON. Mary (O'Meara) Dalton, of Wethersfleld, widow of Raymond L.

Dalton, died Tuesday (Dec. 3). She was born In Hartford, daughter of the late Edward and Sarah (O'Meara) O'Meara, and was a lifelong resident of the Hartford area. She leaves a daughter, Joyce C. Gerarde of Wethersfleld; three grandchildren, Cynthia Greenblatt of Wethersfleld, Joy Butcher of Boston, and Thomas Gerarde of Wethersfleld; and three greatgrandchildren, Dean Greenblatt, Marcla Greenblatt and Jeffrey Gerarde, all of Wethersfleld.

Funeral will bo Thursday, 9:15 a.m., from the Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 96 Webster Hartford, followed by a mass of Christian burial, 10 a.m., In St. Augustine's Church, 10 Campf leld Hartford. Burial will be In Mount St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfleld. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday, a.m.

DANIELS. Elvira (Larson) Daniels, 83, of 167 E. Center Manchester, widow of Charles A. Daniels, died Tuesday (Dec. 3) at Manchester Memorial Hospital.

Born In Manchester, she had been a lifelong resident. Before retiring In 1956, she had been employed with Aetna Life Insurance Co. of Hartford over 36 years. She was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church, Manchester, the Phoebe Circle, the We Gals Club, both of the church, the Scandla Lodge 23, and AARP Group 1275. She is survived by a brother, Henry W.

Larson of Somers; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be Thursday, 11 a.m., In Emanuel Lutheran Church, Church Street, Manchester. Burial will be In East Cemetery. Catling hours are today, 7-9 p.m., at Watklns Funeral Home, 142 E. Center Manchester.

Memorial contributions may be made to Emanuel Lutheran Church Memorial Fund. DONOVAN. Antenla (LaCasse) Donovan, of Hartford, widow of Den-, nls W. Donovan, died Tuesday (Dec. 3) at home.

She was born In Hartford, daughter of the late John and Mary (Pellerln) LaCasse, and was a lifelong resident. Prior to her retirement she was employed by the Veeder-Root Co. She was a member of the Barry Square Senior Center. Mrs. Dono- van leaves three sons and daughters-in-law, William and Lenore Donovan of San Clemente, Edward and Irene Donovan of Manchester and Richard and Car-mellna Donovan of Hartford; a brother, Rene LaCasse of Hartford; two sisters, Blanche LaCasse of West Hartford and Esther Whlt-ford of Hartford; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral will be Friday, 8:15 a.m., from the Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 96 Webster Hartford, followed by a mass of Christian burial, 9 a.m., In St. Augustine's Church, 10 Campfleld Hartford. Burial will be In St. Mary's Cemetery, East Hartford. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

FEDUS. Steven F. Fedus, 76, of 29 Prospect Colchester, died Tuesday (Dec. 3) at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital, New London. He was born June 22, 1909 In Colchester, son of the late Michael and Rose (Deschesky) Fedus.

He built and operated for 36 years, the Chestnut Lodge In Colchester, selling the business in 1973. He owned and operated Fedus Real Estate, and owned and operated four laundromats In New London county. He was a charter member of the Colchester Lions Club, a former partner of Fedus Brothers Construction Co. In Colchester, a life member of Norwich Lodge of Elks No. 430, find belonged to the Worcester Lodge of Masons No.

10 of Colchester. In 1959, he was a state reprensentatlve In the Colchester area, past president of the Eastern Connecticut Restaurant Association, a member of St. An-' drew's Catholic Church In Colchester, and was very active In community affairs. He was married July 24, 1937, In the Old St. Andrew's Catholic Church to Alice (Sklarsky) Fedus.

In addition to his wife, he Is survived by a son, Steven Fedus, and a daughter, Diane Fedus, both of Colchester; four sisters, Mrs. Sophie Latrielle of Deerfield Beach, Mrs. Anna Days of Jensen Beach, Mrs. Helen Zagaski of Colchester, and Mrs. Bertha Machnick of Old Lyme; three grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by two brothers, John and Leo Fedus. Funeral service will be Friday, 9 a.m., at the Belmont Funeral Home, 19 S. Main Colchester, followed by a mass of Christian burial, 10 a.m.. In St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Norwich Avenue, Colchester.

Interment will follow In Llnwood Cemetery, Colchester. Calling hours are Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lawrence and Memorial Hospital Building Fund, Mantauck Avenue, New London 06320, In his memory. CRANE. Arthur Eaton'Crane, 71, of 95 Main Dalton, died Sunday (Dec.

1) at home. He was retired vice president of Crane and Co. Papermakers, Dalton, Mass. He Is survived by his wife, Cooley (Graves) Crane of Dalton, three sons, Christopher M. of Dalton, Lansing E.

of New Haven, and Jonathan A. of West Wardsboro, two daughters, Mrs. Sandra C. Whitman of Evergreen, and Miss Barbara C. Crane of New York City, N.Y.; eight grandchildren; a brother, Wlnthrop M.

Crane til of Dalton, and a sister, Mrs. Barbara C. Monaghan of Hudson Heights, Quebec, Canada. Funeral service will be today, 2 p.m.. In Dalton Congregational Church.

Burial will follow In Main Street Cemetery, Dalton, Mass. Memorial donations may be made to Dalton Ambulance Fund, Flansburgh Avenue, Dalton, MA 01226, or Berkshire Medical Center, 725 North St, Pittsfleld, MA 01201. Bartlett-Welllngton Funeral Home, Dalton, has charge of arrangements. KASPARIAN. Emanuel A.

Kaspar-Ian, 81, of 23 Poplar Bristol, widower of Agnes (Nazarlan) Ka-sparlan, died Tuesday (Dec. 3) at Bristol Hospital. He was born In Urmia, Armenia, July 4, 1904, son of the late Ando and Satenlk (Abrahamlan) Kasparlan, and came to this country in 1917. He settled In Yonkers, N.Y., then had moved to Bristol In 1923. Prior to retiring In 1969, he was employed over 46 years at Wallace Barnes, division of Associated Springs.

He was a member of St. Stephens Apostolic Church, New Britain, and the Armenian Relief Corps. He Is survived by two sons, Armand Kasparlan of Plantsvllle, and Samuel Kasparlan of Bristol, executive director of the Bristol Housing Authority; a daughter, Dorothy K. Sepa of Norwalk; a sister, Marale of Tehran, Iran; five grandchll- dren; a great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be Thursday, 9 a.m., from the O'Brien Funeral Home, 24 Lincoln Forestvllle, and 10 a.m., in St.

Stephens Apostolic Church, New Britain. Burial will be In West Cemetery, Bristol. Friends may call at the funeral home today, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Emanuel A. Kasparlan Fund, 23 Poplar Forestvllle 06010.

KENT. Robert V. Kent, 52, of 1649 King Enfield, bookkeeper for Epstein Brothers Of Elmwood, died Tuesday (Dec. 3) at home. Born In Boston, he had lived In Springfield, Mass.

most of his life, moving to Enfield 13 years ago, and was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He Is survived by his sister, Larose of West Springfield, several nieces and nephews; and John Mesklll, with whom he made his home. Funeral will be Thursday, 9 a.m., from Toomey-O'Brlen Funeral Home, 1043 Westfleld (Route 20), West Springfield, followed by a liturgy of Christian burial, 10 a.m., in St. Thomas the Apostle Church, West Springfield, Mass. Burial will be in St.

Thomas Cemetery, West Springfield, Mass. The family will receive friends today, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to St. Thomas Church Building Fund, 47 Pine West Springfield, MA 01089. LOJKO.

Waclaw Lojko, 93, formerly, of 39 Charter Oak Hartford, widower of Mary (Arczlszewskl) Loko, died Tuesday (Dec. 3) at. the Rocky Hill Veterans Home and Hospital. He was, born In Poland and had lived In Hartford for many years. He was a veteran of World War I and II, having served In the Polish Army.

He was also a member of the Polish Army Veterans Association Post 119 and the Polish National Alliance Group 856. He was a communicant of Ss. Cyril Methodius Church. Mr. Lojko leaves a son, Czeslaw Lojko In Australia; a daughter, Mrs.

Jennie Kllmowlcz In Poland; a brother, Boleslaw Loko In Poland; two grandchildren In Australia; and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Jadwiga Hodyl of Hartford. Funeral service will be Thursday, 8:15 a.m., from the South Green Memorial Home, 43 Wethersfleld Hartford, with a mass of Christian burial, 9 a.m.. In Ss. Cyril Methodius Church.

Burial will be in Mount St. Benedict Cemetery. Calling hours are today, 7-9 p.m., at. the funeral home. MAUS.

Vincent Daniel R. Maus, two day pld son of Michael and Ellen (DesRoslers) Maus, of Ferry Road, Hadlyme, died Wednesday (Nov. 27) at the University of Connecticut Medical Center in Farmlngton. Besides his parents, he Is survived by a brother, Michael Maus and a sister, Katherlne Maus, both at home; his paternal grandparents, Daniel and Margaret Maus Jr. of Moodus; his maternal grandparents, Raymond and Janet DesRoslers of Southlngton; his paternal great-grandfather, Daniel Maus Sr.

of Moodus; his maternal great-grandmother, Corrlne DesRoslers of Enfield; and his great-grandparents, John and Loretta Sanger of Enfield. Graveside services will be Thursday, 11:30 a.m;. In St. Bridget's Cemetery, Moodus. Memorial contributions may be made to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, University of Connecticut Medical Center, 263 Farmlngton Farmlngton 06032, or the Connecticut College Program for Children with Special Needs, Mohegan Avenue, New London 06320.

PELLETIER. Joseph L. Pelletler, of East Hartford, husband of Carmen (Dube) Pelletler, died Sun-. day (Dec. 1) at St.

Francis Hospital and Medical Center, He was born In Fort Kent, Maine, and had lived In the Hartford area for over 40 years. He was employed as the custodial foreman for by East Hartford Board of Education. Mr. Pelletler leaves a son, Sidney L. Pelletler of New Britain; two daughters, Diane M.

Pelletler of Hartford and Danielle Pelletler Kaba of East Hartford; a brother, Harold L. Pelletler of East Hartford; a sister, Viola Paradis of De Land, and a grandson, Robert Alan Kaba of East Hartford. Funeral will be Thursday, 9:15 a.m., from the Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 50 Naubuc Ave Glastonbury, followed by a mass of Christian burial, 10 a.m., in Our Lady of Peace Church, 370 May Road, East Hartford. Burial wilt be In Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill. Friends may call at the funeral home today, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

i i RIVERA. Agrlpfna (De Jesus) Rivera, 92, of 100 Laurel Hartford, died Tuesday (Dec. 3) at Hartford Hospital. She was born In Salinas, Puerto Rico. She Is survived by a son, Luis Rivera, and a daughter, Christina Alvarado, both of Hartford; 10 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.

Funeral-service will be Thursday, 8 a.m., at DeLeon Funeral Home. 104 Main Hartford, followed by a mass of Christian burial, 9 a.m.. In St. Peter's Church. Burial will be In Mount -St.

Benedict Cemetery. Catling. hours are today, 5-9 MITNICK. Louis Mltnlck, 98, of 143 Deercllff Road, Avon, died Mon--' day (Dec. 2) at home.

Born In Russia, he lived In the Hartford area for all his life. A former builder i and land developer, he was owner and president of both the former Wethersfleld Lumber Co. and the former Eastern Lumber and was actively engaged In business until his retirement In July, 1984. He was a charter member of the Emanuel Synagogue of West Hartford. Mr.

Mltnlck leaves a son, Dr. Robert Minnlck of Los Angeles, Calif. He was predeceased by a daughter, Beatrice Hart. Funeral service will be today, 10 a.m., In the chapel of the Welnsteln Mortuary, 640 Farmlngton Hartford, with Interment In Emanuel Cemetery, Wethersfleld. MOORE.

William Allan Moore, 54, of Creamery Road, Durham, husband of Janet (Brudls) Moore, died Tuesday (Dec. 3) at his home. He was a design engineer at Pratt Whitney over 30 years and was a first lieutenant In the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean conflict. He was presently town treasurer of Durham and served In that capacity many years.

He was a grad- uate of Colgate University and the University of Hartford, and was active in most civic affairs In Durham throughout his lifetime. In addition to his wife, he leaves three sons, Ensign John W. Moore, U.S. Naval Air, Pensacola, Airman David A. Moore, U.S.

Air Force, Plattsburgh Air Force Base In New York, and George A. Moore of Durham; two brothers, Robert S. Moore of Bethel, and Richard T. Moore of Newburgh, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be Thursday, 11 a.m., In the United Church of Durham, with the Rev.

Robert Fell officiating. Interment will be In Mica Hill Cemetery, Durham, where full military honors will be accorded. There are no calling hours. In memory of William Moore, donations may be made to Regional District No. 13 Scholarship Fund, or the Durham Volunteer Ambulance, Durham.

Roberts Funeral Home, 16 Broad Mlddletown, has charge of arrangements. .) PARLEE. Francis A. Parlee, 69, of 75 Pratt Hartford, died Tuesday (Dec. 3, 1985) at Hartford Hospital.

He was born In St. John's, New Brunswick, Canada, and had lived In the Hartford area most of his life. He was a custodian at the Hartford Civic Center, and was a veteran of World War II, having served In the U.S. Navy. He is survived by two sons, Thomas Parlee of San Diego, and Frank -Parlee of Manchester; a brother, Donald Parlee of Hartford; a sister, Katherlne Kovarovics of Storrs; and three grandchildren.

Funeral service will be Thursday, 10 a.m., at Rose Hill Funeral -Home, 580 Elm Rocky Hill. Burial will be In Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill. Friends may call at the funeral home today, 7-9 P.m. QUINN. Helen "Nell" Quinn, 92, for- merly of Hugh Street, West Hart-" ford, died Dec.

3, 1985 at a local convalescent home. Born in Philadelphia, she had lived In the West Hartford area for over 75 years.1 She was formerly a mem- ber of St. Mark the Evangelist Church, West Hartford. She leaves -a brother, Joseph J. Quinn of Rocky Hill; a sister, Elizabeth M.

Quinn of West Hartford; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Katherlne T. Quinn, former vice-chairman of-the 'Democratic State Central Committee. Funeral will be Thurs- day, 9:15 a.m., from the Sheehan--Hilborn-Breen Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain West Hartford, with a mass of Christian burial, 10 a.m., In St. Thomas the Apostle Church, West Hartford.

Burial will be in Mount St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfleld. Friends may call at the funeral home today, 7-9 p.m. RECCHIA. Dominlco Recchia, 91, of Manchester, the state's oldest barber, died Monday (Dec.

2) at his barber shop. He was husband of the late Angelina (Zaccaro) Recchia. Born In Italy, he had lived in Manchester for most of his life. He Is survived by a daughter, Felma Zipoll of Manchester; a brother, Matteo Recchia In Italy; a sister, Esterlna Recchia In Italy; a grandson, Domenlck of Manchester; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be Thursday, 8:15 a.m., from the John F.

Tier-ney Funeral Home, 219 W. Center Manchester, followed by a mass of Christian burial, 9 a.m., in St. James Church. Burial will be In St. James Cemetery.

Calling hours are today, 7-9 p.m., at the funeral home. SENEY. Merrill L. Seney 72, of Route 12, North Grosvenor Dale, a section of Thompson, died Tuesday (Dec. 3) at home.

Mr. Seney had served as the town clerk, treasurer and Agent of the Town Deposit Fund for the Tpwn of Thompson from 1947 until his retirement In January, 1978. In recognition of his faithful service to the citizens of Thompson, the Community Room in the Town Hall was dedicated the "Merrill L. Seney Sr. Community Room" in 1977.

He was extremely active in many civic and fraternal organizations. Including serving as a member and vice-president of the Connecticut Town Clerks Association. Mr. Seney leaves his wife, Josephine (Soboslk) Seney of North Grosvenor Dale; two sons, Merrill L. Seney Jr.

and James R. Seney, both of North Grosvenor Dale; a daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Sargent of Dudley, two brothers, Charles E. Seney of Day- vllle and Norman B. Seney of North Grosvenor Dale; six grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday, 12 noon, In St. Joseph Church, Main Street, North Grosvenor Dale. Burial will be In St. Joseph Cemetery. Calling 1 hours are today, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., at the Valade Funeral Home, 202 Main North Grosvenor Dale.

Memorial donations may be made to the Community Fire Company, North Grosvenor Dale JENNINGS. Julia Mildred (Newman) Jennings, 72, of 2849 Main Rocky HIM, died Monday (Dec. 2, 1985) at Hartford Hospital. Born In Rochester, N.Y., she had lived most of her life In Rocky Hill. She was a communicant of St.

Elizabeth Seton Mission Church, Rocky Hill. She was active as a den mother In the Cub Scouts In Rocky Hill many years, and was a volunteer for the original school lunch program In Rocky Hill. She Is survived by her husband, Lawrence E. Jennings of Rocky HIM; a son and daughter-in-law, Lawrence E. and Nancy Jennings Jr.

of Jackson, a son and daughter-in-law, Gordon W. and Diana Jennings of Manchester; a brother, John Newman of Jacksonville, 10 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be Thursday, 9:15 a.m., from Rose Hill Funeral Home, 580 Elm Rocky Hill, with a mass of Christian burial, 10 a.m., In St. James Church, Rocky Hill. Burial will be In Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill.

Friends may call at the funeral home today, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friends wishing may make donations to Rocky, Hill Volunteer Ambulance. In Memoriam In loving memory of ARNIE BAYER Dec. 4, 1983 We remember, we care. Duke and the Boys In Loving Memory of Our Dear Mom and Gram CONSTANCE NARGI Who died Dec.

4, 1983 It's two years since your smile has gone forever And your hands we cannot touch, Still we have so many memories of one we love so much. Sadly missed, Daughter Connie Son-in-law Henry Granddaughter Gall In loving memory of PETER PAUL PUTNAM April 1957- Dec. 4, 1973 -Always a silent heartache, many a silent tear; Always a beautiful memory of the one we love so dear. '-To your grave we wander, flowers we place with care; Only God knows the heartache, as we turn and leave you there. Love and miss you always, Mom and Brothers Memorial Service BELL.

A memorial service for John H. R. Bell will be Saturday (Dec. 7), 12 noon, In St. James Episcopal Church, 76 Federal New London.

funeral LaMONICA. Funeral service for Mary (Aliano) LaMonlca, 75, of 20 Eaton Hartford, wife of Ll-borlo LaMonlca, who died Monday (Dec. 2), will be Friday, 9:15 a.m., from D'Esopo Wethersfleld Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Wethersfleld, with a mass of Christian burial, 10 a.m., in St. Luke's Church. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Wethersfleld chapel Thursday, 7-9 p.m. Deaths BRISTOL Emanuel A. Kasparlan, 23 Poplar St. COLCHESTER Steven F. Fedus, 29 Prospect St.

COLLINSVILLE Henry E. Berggren, Freedom Drive DURHAM William A. Moore, Creamery Road ELLINGTON Ashley A. Valtee, 10 Falrvlew Ave. Extension ENFIELD Robert V.

Kent, 1649 Enfield St. GLASTONBURY Andrew E. Calamarl, 330 Naubuc Ave. HADLYME Vincent D. R.

Maus HARTFORD Antenla L. Donovan Waclaw Lojko, 39 Charter Oak Ave. Francis A. Parlee, 75 Pratt St. Agrlplna D.

Rivera, 100 Laurel St. HIGGANUM Henry A. Garde, Christian Hill Road MANCHESTER Elvira L. Daniels, 167 E. Center St.

Dominlco Recchia MIDDLETOWN Sebastlana "Anna" C. Grimaldl, 91 Spring St. NEW BRITAIN Angelo Andreonl, 112 Mansfield Ave. Helen B. Wolak, 42 Dewey St.

NORTH GROSVENOR DALE Merrill L. Seney Route 12 ROCKY HILL Julia N. Jennings, 2849 Main St. TERRYVILLE Albert A. Bycoski, 192 Main St.

WEST HARTFORD Helen "Nell" Quinn, Hugh Street WETHERSFIELD Mary O. Dalton WINSTED Irene E. Dletlln, 26 Coe St. OUT-OF-STATE. Arthur E.

Crane, Dalton, Mass.y Terryville's oldest resident, Albert A. BycosU, died Sunday, two weeks short of his 100th birthday. Bycoski, of 192 Main St, was the husband of the late Lottie Bycoski. A native of Lubla, Rzeszow, Austria, (now Poland), he had lived in the Terryville section of Plymouth for 75 years, and worked at various times for the Eagle Lock Co. and the Bristol Press.

He later was a partner in a management consulting firm, C. T. Bycoski Co. of West Hartford, from which he retired In 1973. He was a devoted communicant of St Caslmlr's Church, and was a charter member of St.

Caslmlr's So ciety. He is survived oy iour sons, John, Walter, and Casmir T. Bycoski of Terryville and Joseph J. Bycoski of Waterbury; four daughters, Anne Kensiskl of Bristol, Bernice Kras of West Hartford, Carolyn Mucha of New Britain and Helene A. Bycoski, with whom he made his home In Steven Fedus; Ex-Legislator former state Rep.

Steven F. 76, of 29 Prospect St, Colchester, died Tuesday at Lawrence and Memorial Hospitals in New London. Fedus served as representative from the Colchester-area district In 1959. He built and operated the Chestnut Lodge in Colchester. He sold it in 1079 attar nnAraMna tnr 9ft mars aV(H VJIVI MIMM.Q V.

WW He! also owned and operated Fedus Real Estate, and four laundries in New London County. Fedus was a charter member of the Colchester Lions Club, a former partner of Fedus Brothers Construction Co. In Colchester and a life member of Norwich Lodge of Elks No; 430, and belonged to the Worcester; Lodge of Masons No. 10 of Colchester. Fedus was also a past president of the Eastern Connecticut Restaurant Association and a member of St Andrew's Catholic Church in Colchester.

In addition to his wife, Alice Fedus, he is survived by a son, Steven Fedus, and a daughter, Diane Fedus, both of Colchester, four sisters, Sophie Latrielle of Deerfield Beach, Anna Days of Jensen Beach, Helen Zagaski of Colchester, and Bertha Machnick of Old Lyme; three grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be Friday, 9 a.m., at the Belmont Funeral Home, US. Main St, Colchester, followed by.a mass of Christian burial, 10 a.m., in St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Norwich Avenue, Colches ter. Interment will follow in Lin-wood Cemetery, Colchester.

Calling hours are Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Merrill Seney; Thompson Clerk Merrill L. Seney former Thompson Town Clerk and Treasurer, died Tuesday at his home in the North Grosvenor Dale section of Thompson. He was 72. Seney served as the town clerk, treasurer and Agent of the Town Deposit Fund for the Town of Thompson from 1947 until his retirement in January 1978.

In recognition of his service, the Community Room in the Town Hall was dedicated the "Merrill L. Seney Sr. Community Room" in 1977. Seney was active in many civic and fraternal organizations, and was a former vice president of the Connecticut Town Clerks Association. He leaves his wife, Josephine Seney of North Grosvenor Dale; two sons: Merrill L.

Seney Jr. and James R. Seney, both of North Grosvenor Dale; a daughter, Carolyn Sargent of Dudley, two brothers: Charles E. Seney of the Dayville section of Killingly, and Norman B. Seney of North Grosvenor Dale; six grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Julia Jennings; Scout Leader Julia Mildred Jennings, a former Cub Scout den mother in Rocky HilL died Monday at Hartford Hospital Jenninra nf 5849 Main St won 74 She was a native of Rochester, N.Y., and lived most of her life in Rocky HilL She was active as a den mother in the Cub Scouts for many years, and was a volunteer for the original school lunch program. Jennine was a communicant of St Elizabeth Seton Mission Church, Rocky HilL She is survived by her husband, Lawrence E. Jennings of Rocky Hill; a son and daughter-in-law, Lawrence E. and Nancy Jennings Jr. of Jackson, Mick; a son and daughter-in-law, Gordon W.

and Diana Jennings of Manchester, a brother, John Newman of Jacksonville, FU4 10 grandchildren, and four greatgrandchildren. CatcHam will Ka TKnvwflav 01R a.m., from Rose Hill Funeral Home, 580 Elm St, Rocky HilL with a mass of Christian burial at 10 am in St James Church, Rocky HilL Burial will be in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky HilL Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to 4 pjn. and 7 to 9 p.m. Donations may be made to Rocky Hill Volunteer Ambulance. DEATH NOTICES BERGGREN.

Henry E. Berggren, 66, of Freedom Drive, Collinsville, husband of Margaret (Porteus) Berggren, died. Tuesday (Dec. 3, 1985) at John Dempsey Hospital In 1 Farmlngton. He was born Oct.

23, 1919 In Collinsville, and had lived In Collinsville all his life. He was a graduate of Canton High School. He was a veteran of World War II, having served as a medic In the U.S. Army. He was employed as an expediter at T.M Perry Co.

of Canton Center 2S years, and had formerly worked for The Sllex Co. of Hartford. He was a former member of the Canton Volunteer Fire Department. Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Geary L. Berggren of Collinsville; a daughter, Cheryl Martin of Avon; two brothers, George Berg- gren of Bristol, and Harold Berggren of Old Lyme; three sisters, Constance Berggren of Avon, El-eanore Bussollne of Canton, and Doris Trummel of Fltchburg, two grandchildren, Heidi Raymond of Collinsville, and James Martin of Avon.

Funeral service will be Thursday, 1 p.m. at the Vincent Funeral Home, 120 Albany Turnpike, Canton, with the Rev. Evans F. Sealand officiating. Burial will be In Dyer Cemetery, Canton.

Friends may call at the Vincent Funeral Home In Canton today, 7-9 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the American Red Cross, 209 Farmlngton Farmlngton 06032. BYCOSKI. Albert A. Bycoski, 99, of 192 Main Terryville, beloved husband of the late Lottie (Kallsz) Bycoski, passed away Sunday (Dec.

1) at Hartford Hospital. He was born on Dec. 15, 1885 in Lubla, Rzeszow, Austria (now Poland), son of the late Andrew and Veronica (Franczlk) Bycoski. A resident of Terryville for 75 years, he was employed by Eagle Lock Co. and the Bristol Press of Bristol, and later was a partner In the firm of C.

T. Bycoski Co. of West Hartford. He was a devoted communicant of St. Caslmlr's Church, and was a charter member of St.

Caslmlr's Society. He Is survived by four sons, John, Walter, and Casmir T. Bycoski of Terryville, and Joseph J. Bycoski of Waterbury; four daughters, Mrs. Leo (Anne) Kensiskl of Bristol, Mrs.

Enos (Bernice) Kras of West Hartford, Mrs. Chester (Carolyn) Mucha of New Britain, and Helene A. Bycoski, with whom he made his home In" Terryville; 13 grandchll-, dren; 14 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be Saturday, 9:30 a.m., from the Scott Funeral Home, 69 Main Terryville, followed by a mass of Christian burial, 10 a.m., In St. Caslmlr's Church, Allen Street, Terryville.

Burial will be In St. Mary's Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends at the funeral home Thursday, 7-9 p.m., and Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Albert will be sadly missed by all. CALAMARI.

Andrew E. Calamarl, 65, of 330 Naubuc Glastonbury, died Tuesday (Dec. 3) at home. Born In Glastonbury, he had been a lifelong resident. He had worked for the Royal Typewriter Co.

for many years, retiring five years ago. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the VFW Post 7659 of Glastonbury. Mr. Calamarl Is survived by two brothers, Alfred J. Calamarl and Joseph Calamarl, both of Glastonbury; three nieces, Rae Ann Calamarl of Glastonbury, Dawn Taylor and Klrsten Taylor; and a nephew, Mark Taylor.

Funeral service will be ThursT day, 9:15 a.m., from the Glastonbury Funeral Home, 450 New London Turnpike, Glastonbury, followed by a mass of Christian burial, 10 a.m., in St. Paul's Church, Glastonbury. Burial will be In St. Augustine's Cemetery, South Glastonbury. Friends may call at the funeral home today, 7-9 p.m.

Memorial donations may be made to the Glastonbury Visiting Nurses Association, 647 New London Turnpike, Glastonbury or to the Glastonbury Volunteer Ambulance Association, P.O. Box 453, Glastonbury 06033. GRIMALDL Sebastlana "Anna" (Camplsl) Grimaldl, 90, of 91 Spring Mlddletown, wife of the late Salvatore Grimaldl died Tuesday (Dec. 3) at Middlesex Memorial Hospital after a brief Illness. She was born Aug.

8, 1895 In Melllll, Sicily, daughter of the late Vlncenzo and Constance (Annlno) Camplsl, and had resided in Mlddletown the last 73 years. She was a parishioner of St. Sebastian's Church. Mrs. Grimaldl Is survived by three sons, Frank Grimaldl, Vincent Grimaldl, and Salvatore Grimaldl all of Mlddletown; four sisters, Mrs.

Angelo (Jennie) Vacca of West Palm Beach, Mrs. Santlna Pizzonla of Merlden, Mrs. Rose Pandolfo, and Mrs. Frederick (Frances) Peacos, both of Mlddletown; 10 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a grandson, Paul Grimaldl.

The funeral will be Friday, a.m., from the D'Angelo Funeral Home, 22 S. Main Mlddletown, and 9 a.m.. In St. Sebastian's Church, where a mass of Christian burial will be celebrat- ed. Burial will be In the family plot In St.

John's Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday, 7-9 p.m..

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