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Anna M. Rotzal – 1920 – 2017 – mother of Hank Rotzal

Anna M. Rotzal – 1920 – 2017 – mother of Hank Rotzal

Anna M. (Kulikowski) Rotzal, age 97, of Seymour, entered into peaceful rest on Monday, October 16, 2017 at Shady Knolls Health Care.

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Thank You from the Brass City Cruisers!

Thank You from the Brass City Cruisers!

The Brass City Cruisers would like to thank everyone who came out today for our Annual Appreciation Picnic at the Wolcott VFW. Thank you to those who signed up for the games too! And a big thank you to everyone that helped to make this a great day!

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John “J.B.” W. Bunnell – 1940 – 2017 – radio icon, beloved father, and friend to many

John “J.B.” W. Bunnell – 1940 – 2017 – radio icon, beloved father, and friend to many

Mr. John “J.B.” W. Bunnell, age 77, entered Doo Wop heaven on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by loving family and friends.

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Death of John “J.B.” Bunnell

Death of John “J.B.” Bunnell

The Brass City Cruisers are sad to announce the death of John “J.B.” Bunnell, as posted by his daughter on Facebook this morning. John most recently hosted the Solid Gold Rock and Roll Party on Sunday evenings on WATR.

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Arthur P. Hartmann – 1943 – 2017 – father of Jason Hartmann

Arthur P. Hartmann – 1943 – 2017 – father of Jason Hartmann

WATERTOWN – Arthur Paul Hartmann, 73, of Mount Fair Drive, passed away Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

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Thank you from the Brass City Cruisers!

Thank you from the Brass City Cruisers!

The Brass City Cruisers would like to thank those that made the Municipal Stadium car cruise a success today. We had about 225 cars and trucks overall and had a very good time. Thank you to everyone once again for coming down

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Richard E. Allman Jr. – 1942 – 2017 – member of several collector car clubs

Richard E. Allman Jr. – 1942 – 2017 – member of several collector car clubs

NAUGATUCK – Richard E. Allman Jr., 75, also of Melbourne, Fla., died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017, at Beacon Brook Health Center.

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Donald “Mickey” Spiers – 1925 – 2017 – cruised with pickup truck at Fritz’s in Oxford

Donald “Mickey” Spiers – 1925 – 2017 – cruised with pickup truck at Fritz’s in Oxford

Donald “Mickey” Spiers, age 92 of Oxford, beloved husband of Kathleen (Resler) Spiers, entered peaceful rest on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 in Glendale Health Center, Naugatuck.

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Charles R. Malis – 1946 – 2017 – longtime car collector and car cruiser

Charles R. Malis – 1946 – 2017 – longtime car collector and car cruiser

MERIDEN – Charles R. Malis, 70, husband of Olga Flanders Malis, died on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at MidState Medical Center after a long, courageous battle.

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Lester Edward Bolton – 1939 – 2017 – brother of Ken Bolton

Lester Edward Bolton – 1939 – 2017 – brother of Ken Bolton

LITTLE ROCK, S.C. – Lester Edward Bolton, 78, died Tuesday, June 27, 2017, surrounded by his family at his home.

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John D. Abate – 1953- 2017 – organized and promoted many Southington area car cruises

John D. Abate – 1953- 2017 – organized and promoted many Southington area car cruises

John D. Abate, 64, of Plainville passed peacefully Saturday June 24, 2017 at Hartford Hospital, surrounded by family and friends.

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Mary Jane Santoro – 1935 – 2017 – sister-in-law of James Uriano

Mary Jane Santoro – 1935 – 2017 – sister-in-law of James Uriano

WOLCOTT – Mary Jane (Meyer) Santoro, 81, of Wolcott, passed away peacefully Friday, June 23, 2017, surrounded by her loved ones after an unexpected brief illness. She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Donato Santoro.

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