C. Natale Carminati

WOODSTOCK — Chris Natale Carminati, 89, of West View Dr., died Feb. 15, 2017, at Matulaitis Nursing Home. He was predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Ann (Russo) Carminati. Born in 1927 in Calabria, Italy, Chris was the son of the late Dominick Carminati and Maria (Montalto) Carminati.

Chris was a graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School in the Bronx, N.Y.  Although he loved the city, he moved his family to Woodstock in 1958 when he earned an opportunity to manage the Putnam Herzl Finishing Company in Putnam. He worked there for 30 years and became vice president and general manager of the facility.

He and his wife inviting good friends to the house for a bite to eat, some cake and coffee, or maybe a drink or two. One of his favorite times of year was Christmas.  Maybe it was because his birth name “Natale” means Christmas in Italian which is why he was called Chris.  In December, he loved decorating his entire house with colorful lights and on Christmas Eve enjoyed the traditional “Feast of the Seven Fishes” meal.  He also looked forward to bringing in each New Year with his family and friends at his annual New Year’s Eve party where he would propose a toast for everyone’s health and happiness.

For relaxation, Chris loved working on his property, tending to his garden and taking care of his lawn. Maybe that is why no one could ever beat him playing bocce on it.  After he retired, he slowly started taking over cooking duties and became an excellent cook.  He learned over the years by watching his wife make so many delicious meals.  He also loved playing cards and pool at the house.  In his younger years he would join a few of his closest friends he referred to as his “Goombadis” for their winter trip hunting deer in upstate New York.  Even though he left the Bronx, he liked to stay in touch with the city. Chris enjoyed watching his New York sport teams and followed the Yankees, Giants, Rangers and Knicks.  He also looked forward to his morning cup of coffee while reading the New York Post or the Daily News every day. 

He leaves two sons, Vinnie Carminati (Rosemary) of Dayville and Tony Carminati of Woodstock; sister, Lena Nilpetcharat of Jupiter, Fla.; two granddaughters, Natalie Carminati and Antonia Carminati and his grandson, Michael Carminati.   He was predeceased by his siblings, Terry Carminati, Marion Raimo, Mary Carlucci, Sal Carminati and Tony Carminati.

The Mass of Christian burial was Feb. 18 in Most Holy Trinity Church, Pomfret, with burial in the spring  at the Elmvale Cemetery in Woodstock. Donations: Alzheimer’s Association, CT Chapter, 200 Executive Blvd., Southington, CT 06460. Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St. Putnam.

 

Marie Cote

BROOKLYN — Marie (LeVasseur) Cote, 88, of Brooklyn died Feb. 15, 2017, at Davis Place in Danielson. She was the wife of Paul E. Cote who died April 21, 2016. 

She was born Dec. 6, 1928, in Van Buren, Maine, daughter of the late Ernest and Emily (Gervais) LeVasseur. 

Marie was a communicant of Our Lady of LaSalette Church in Brooklyn. She worked as a bus driver for Brooklyn Schools for 11 years. Marie loved her children. 

She leaves her son Timothy Ward of Connecticut; siblings Norman LeVasseur of Maryland, Marcella Walz of West Hartford, Anne-Marie Fene of Atlanta, Martha Grimaldi of Windsor, Priscilla Hughes of East Long Meadow, Mass.;  grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her children Michael Ward and Kathleen Barry, siblings Ernest, Louis, Connie, Joseph, and Philip LeVasseur, Hope Bronson, Adrienne Sparne and Amanda Allen. 

A Mass of Christian Burial was Feb. 21 at Our Lady of LaSalette Church, Brooklyn with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Danielson. Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson.

 

Madeline Bennett

DANIELSON — Madeline P. (White) Bennett, 86, died Feb. 19, 2017.

She was born in New London, and lived in Putnam before moving to Danielson one year ago.  She was a textile worker for many years.  She enjoyed crossword puzzles, puzzles, knitting crocheting and her cat Angel.

She leaves three daughters, Yvette Faux (Rollin) of Dayville, Linda Gemme of Danielson, Carol Hart (Roger) of Dayville; nine grandchildren, Yvette, Rollin, Thomas, Jennifer, Jason, Kimberly, Dana, Ryan, and Gary; 22 great-grandchildren.  

A Celebration of Life will be announced.  Donations: MSPCA.  Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster.

 

Leonard Bissonnette,

Air Force vet

BROOKLYN — Leonard G. Bissonnette, 77, died Feb. 16, 2017. 

He was born in Dayville, son of the late Albert and Aldea Bissonnette and lived in Brooklyn since 1968, prior to that living in Killingly.  He was U.S. Air Force veteran.  He enjoyed cabinet restoration and was a contractor most of his life working commercially. He was a former member of the Zoning Board in Brooklyn, was a life member of the NRA.  He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, nature and feeding the birds. 

He leaves his wife of 54 years, Aida C. (Perreault) Bissonnette of Brooklyn; two sons, Jeffrey (Jennifer) of West Hartford, Marc (Nancy) of Warrenton, Va.; a daughter. Krista Estabrooks of Brooklyn; eight grandchildren; a sister, Claire Mondor of Danielson.  He was predeceased by two brothers, Roland Bissonnette and Theodore Bissonnette and a sister, Jane Racicot.

A Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. March 8 in St. James Church, Danielson, with private burial in Holy Cross Cemetery.  Donations: St. Jude Children’s Hospital.  Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster.

 

Jacqueline Zaczek

WEBSTER — Jacqueline A. (Symczak) Zaczek, 64, of Webster, died Feb. 14, 2017, at UMass Memorial Health Care - Worcester.

She was born in Webster daughter of the late Robert Symczak.  She was a LPN and worked at Brookside Convalescent Home in Webster and City Hospital in Worcester.  She enjoyed Foxwoods Casino and traveling to California and Michigan.

She leaves her husband of 46 years, Edward J. Zaczek; a son, Jason Zaczek of Bloomington, Mich.; two daughters, Tracey Harmon (Christopher) of Woodstock, and Robyn Ashby (Lance) of Moreno Valley, Calif.; seven grandchildren, Hunter, Devin, Ty, Liam, Callum, Jake, Nick; a brother, Stephen Symczak of Dennis, Mass. and her mother, Barbara (Miller) Symczak Murphy of Webster.  

A graveside service was Feb. 17 in Calvary Cemetery, Dudley.  Donations: Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, East Main St., Webster, MA 01570.  Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster.

 

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