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Robert J. Bartkus – 1949 – 2020 – raced at Dover Drag Strip and local tracks

Robert J. Bartkus – 1949 – 2020 – raced at Dover Drag Strip and local tracks

Robert J. Bartkus, 70, of Watertown, passed away unexpectedly from complications during heart surgery on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Waterbury Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Marilyn (Simmons) Bartkus.

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William W. “Bill” Black – 1934 – 2020 – Car Cruiser, Worked on Race Cars

William W. “Bill” Black – 1934 – 2020 – Car Cruiser, Worked on Race Cars

WATERTOWN — William W. “Bill” Black Sr., 85, of Watertown, passed away peacefully at Waterbury Hospital on June 22, 2020, with his daughter Doreen, and niece Nancy Geary, by his side. He was married to the late Catherine Black for 46 years.

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Lorraine Chapin – 1966 – 2020 – niece of Carol Carey

Lorraine Chapin – 1966 – 2020 – niece of Carol Carey

OAKVILLE — On Wednesday, June 17, 2020, Lorraine Carol Chapin, 53, of Oakville, loving daughter, niece and cousin, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by loved ones.

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Joanne Mucci – 1933 – 2020 – mother of Larry Mucci

Joanne Mucci – 1933 – 2020 – mother of Larry Mucci

CHESHIRE – Joanne Mucci, 87, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at the Cheshire Regional Rehab Center in Cheshire. She was the beloved wife of the late Rudolph C. Mucci.

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Gene Austin – 1939 – 2020 – Sycamore Drive-In Owner & Cruiser

Gene Austin – 1939 – 2020 – Sycamore Drive-In Owner & Cruiser

Gene Austin was born in Danbury, CT on September 4, 1939, a son of Herbert (Ted) and Josephine (Jurinski) Austin.

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Lois J. Longo – 1950 – 2020 – sister of Claire Dileo & car cruiser

Lois J. Longo – 1950 – 2020 – sister of Claire Dileo & car cruiser

WATERBURY – Lois J. Longo, age 69 of Waterbury, passed away unexpectedly at Saint Mary’s Hospital on Monday, March 30, 2020 due to complications of COVID-19 virus.

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Dianne M. Caliola – 1951 – 2020 – local area car cruiser

Dianne M. Caliola – 1951 – 2020 – local area car cruiser

MELBOURNE, Fla. – Dianne Marie Bouchard Caliola, 68, passed away Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in Melbourne, FL.

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JoAnn A. Atwood – 1966 – 2020 – wife of Steve Atwood of Oakville VFW

JoAnn A. Atwood – 1966 – 2020 – wife of Steve Atwood of Oakville VFW

OAKVILLE – Mrs. JoAnn A. (Laganga) Atwood, 53, of Oakville, passed away, Thursday, January 30, 2020, at Waterbury Hospital.

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Roger D. Farina – 1938 – 2020 – cruised with classic 1951 Mercury & 1933 Chevrolet

Roger D. Farina – 1938 – 2020 – cruised with classic 1951 Mercury & 1933 Chevrolet

NAUGATUCK – Roger D. Farina, 81, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, at Waterbury Hospital.

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Guerry Morgan – 1945 – 2020 – longtime area car cruiser and race car driver

Guerry Morgan – 1945 – 2020 – longtime area car cruiser and race car driver

WATERBURY – Guerry Morgan, 74, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, after a short illness.

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Oscar E. “Skip” Larrivee – 1943 – 2019 – owned 1968 Buick Riviera

Oscar E. “Skip” Larrivee – 1943 – 2019 – owned 1968 Buick Riviera

SOUTHINGTON – Oscar E. “Skip” Larrivee, 76, passed away at home on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019. He was the husband of Constance Soltis-Larrivee.

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Thomas B. Maslanka, Sr. – 1947 – 2019 – member of the Bristol Auto Club & Geezer’s Car Club

Thomas B. Maslanka, Sr. – 1947 – 2019 – member of the Bristol Auto Club & Geezer’s Car Club

Thomas B. Maslanka, Sr., 72, of Beverly Hill, FL, husband of Pamela Horrigan, passed away November 28, 2019 in Florida.

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