All Obituaries

Dr. Anthony Michael Petrilli of Waterford, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at his home on March 9, 2026, with his loving wife by his side. He lived a full and remarkable life defined by devotion to family, excellence in his profession, and dedicated service to the New London County community. Born on August 5, 1929, in Bronx, New York, to Pasquale Petrilli and Josephine D’Angelo Petrilli, Anthony was shaped early by a strong sense of purpose, endless curiosity, and his devotion to ...

New London - Joseph L. Nott Sr. of New London entered eternal life March 2, 2026, in the company of his loving family. He was born Feb. 29, 1936, in New London, the son of the late William and Bertha (Paulus) Nott. He attended local schools in New London, enlisted in the U.S. Army National Guard and was honorably discharged. He was united in marriage to the former Bette Jane Ficarra Sept. 14, 1957, in St. Joseph Church; Mrs. Nott survives him. He was appointed as a substitute firefighter ...

GRILLO: Maria Grillo, 77 of New London, entered eternal life on March 2, 2026. She was born Nov. 2, 1948, in Tusa, Sicily, Italy the daughter of the late Antonio and Angela Grillo. Maria came to the US on March 19, 1968, and became a citizen in 1973.  She worked for the State of CT at the former Seaside Regional Center for 27 years in food service. Maria loved to travel and visited many countries such as Italy, France, Switzerland, Argentina and Canada. She also traveled throughout the ...

RASHAN, JR. Joseph M. Rashan Jr., of Waterford, passed away unexpectedly in the hospital shortly after a surgery on February 17, 2026. He born Jan. 23, 1948, in Bridgeport CT the son of the late Joseph and Helen (Discepolo) Rashan, Sr. He was married almost 50 years to and is survived by artist Carmela Venti Rashan. He leaves behind his son, Alexi and daughter Trinity; sisters Mary O’Toole (Dan); Diane Rashan; Donna V. White, brothers David Rashan (Tara), Steven Rashan (Eileen), James ...

Christine Gaynor Sherman, 57, passed peacefully into heaven on February 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Christine was born on March 7th, 1968 in New London and graduated from New London High School in 1986. Her life was rich with meaningful work and wholehearted devotion to others. She poured herself into caring for those around her, living with compassion, strength, and a servant’s heart through every season of life. Above all, she was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, ...

Groton - Carmen Violeta Colmenares Iturrino, 74, of Groton passed away Jan. 26, 2026, surrounded by family at Yale New Haven Hospital. She was born May 19, 1951, in Añasco, PR., daughter of predeceased Ciprian Iturrino Beltran and Dorotea Iturrino Rodriguez. She is survived by her husband Francisco "Frank" Colmenares; children, Frank Colmenares, Richard and Minerva Colmenares, Daniel and Nicole Colmenares, Alberto and Ashley Colmenares; grandchildren, Frank Jr., Edgardo, ...

JOHNS: Theresa Johns, of New London entered eternal life on Jan. 22, 2026. She was born Feb. 5, 1928, in New London the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Hodge) Hunt. She attended local schools in New London, graduating from the former Chapman Technical High School.  She was united in marriage to the late Walter Johns on June 27, 1953, in St. Joseph Church, her beloved husband died July 18, 2009. She retired from Electric Boat after 25 years of service. She is survived by her son ...

SPINATO: Susan Helen Spinato, 66 of Wallingford and formerly of Waterford, entered eternal life on Jan. 15, 2026. She was born July 4, 1959, in New London, the daughter of the late Rosario and Helen (Pendelton) Spinato. Susan attended local schools in Waterford. After graduating from Waterford High School, she graduated from Central Conn. State College and later received her MBA from UNH. She retired from United Health Care working as an Informaton Sustems Specialist She is survived by three ...

VAZQUEZ: Catalina Vazquez, 91 of New London, entered eternal life on Jan. 7, 2026. She was born March 1, 1934, in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Ramon Vazquez and Iluminada Arce. Catalina worked for the State of Puerto Rico as a clerk, before moving to New London. She was very proud of receiving her Associate Degree from the Interamericana University of Puerto Rico.  She is survived by her children, Carmen Laureano, Maria Hidalgo, Victor Ayala, Norma Velez, Yaditza Ayala ...

SILVA: Patricia May Silva, 90 of Waterford, entered eternal life on Jan. 6, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward Silva.  She was born May 13, 1935, in New London the daughter of the late Zigmond and Agnes (Garvey) Smolenski. Mrs. Silva was the former owner of Silva Package Store in Waterford with her late husband. She is survived by her two children, John Silva and Jill Silva both of Waterford. Three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was predeceased by four ...