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05/04/2026

Mary G. O’Toole, 91, beloved by many, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at her home. Mary was born on October 20, 1934 in Manchester to the late Anthony and Gina (Cavalli) Petricca.

She graduated from the St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing in 1955 with honors for Excellence in Bedside Nursing. She served as a Flight Nurse in the United States Air Force, retiring as a Lieutenant.

Mary spent over 50 years working as a dedicated Emergency Medicine Nurse primarily at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford,. She was an incredible role model and someone who cherished her work and helping others in need. She continued her work later in life, volunteering in the emergency department well into her 80's.

She was a devout Catholic woman. Her love of the church and of God was at the center of her being. Mary was a long-time parishioner of St. Paul Church of the Parish of Ss. Isidore and Maria. She attended Mass regularly and spent much of her time volunteering at the church. She was also a loving and devoted mother and grandmother, whose family and friends adored her humor, warmth and giving nature. She loved great food and washing dishes as well as caring for pets, a good bargain, and watching medical dramas.

Mary is survived and loved by her children Karen O’Toole, Esq. and husband Bob, Katie O’Callaghan and husband Hugh, Dr. Kevin O’Toole and wife Katie; her beloved grandchildren John, Amanda, Margaret and Nora; her sister Anne Arnold and husband Ed; as well as many nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by her brothers Nino and Carlo Petricca. She is also survived and loved by other family and friends, too many to name.

There will be no calling hours or wake. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Mary's life will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the St. Augustine Church of Ss. Isidore and Maria Parish, 55 Hopewell Road, South Glastonbury. Burial will follow immediately after Mass in St. Augustine Cemetery, 136 Hopewell Road, South Glastonbury. To share a memory with the family, or to leave a condolence, please visit FarleySullivan.com.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Mary’s memory to Doctors Without Borders by mail to 40 Rector St., 16th Floor, New York, NY 10006 US, or at Home | Doctors Without Borders - USA.

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05/04/2026

John Edward Slevin, 62, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Hartford Hospital after a long illness. Born in Astoria Queens, NY, John lived in Coventry, CT for the past 25 years. He is survived by his wife of 20 years Kathleen (Tamiola) Slevin, sister Barbara Helmick (Gary), brother James Slevin (Anna), sister Eileen Zimmerman, his two fur-babies, Riley and Tater, nephews Marc, Brian, Matthew, Daniel, Kevin, and nieces Dawn, Melissa, Kerry, and Kaitlyn. John was predeceased by his parents Bernard and Mary (Kiernan) Slevin, sister Myra Hurley, brother Brian Slevin, and nephew Gregg Hurley.

John held an MBA in Business Management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. John held management positions in Environmental Health and Safety at ConEdision NY, City of Worcester, MA, Fluor Corporation and Sikorsky Aircraft. He was a member of the Hartford Ancient Of Hibernians, Knights of Columbus and local Elks. A proud US Navy veteran, John was a self-taught guitar enthusiast and enjoyed spending time with lifelong friends and his family. Every day was a celebration of life for John. His story-telling, quick-wit and engaging personality was loved to all who met and knew him.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 50 Naubuc Avenue, Glastonbury, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating John’s life will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 12 Noon in St. Mary Church, 1600 Main Street, Coventry, CT. Burial will be held at a later date in Center Cemetery, Coventry, CT. To share a memory with the family or leave a condolence, please visit FarleySullivan.com.

In lieu of flowers, please make any donations to your local animal rescue.

“Don't you know that you are a shooting star,

and all the world will love you just as long…

as long as you are…a shooting star”

- Bad Company

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05/04/2026

Salvador B. Tejeda, 78, of Hartford, beloved husband of Digna (Melo) Tejeda passed away at home on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Salvador was born in the Dominican Republic on August 5, 1947, to the late Salvador and Clara M. (Pimentel) Tejeda.

Salvador loved his family dearly. For decades, he dedicated himself to the hard work of providing for those he loved, a commitment that came with many quiet sacrifices. His work ethic was truly unmatched. Yet, beyond his labor, Salvador was a man of presence. He never missed an opportunity to celebrate the successes of others and was always the first to show up for life’s special moments. He will be deeply missed for his lively spirit, his quick wit, and his legendary love for the dance floor. We will carry forward his generous heart and his dedication to the healthy recipes and natural remedies he shared with us all.

Alongside his beloved wife Digna, Salvador is survived by his sons Romny M. Tejeda and wife Johanna, Radovich B. Tejeda and wife Betty Reyes, and Randol A. Tejeda and wife Farah, all of Rocky Hill; his grandchildren Yineirie, Melanie, Romny, Mireilee, Hailey, Rathan, Lianna, and Belize; and his siblings Juan, Francisco, Fausto, Oguis, Dany, Melania, Magaly, Dalma, Gladys, and Dilania. He was predeceased by his brothers Miguel and Eddie.

Friends and relatives are invited to call on the Tejeda family on Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 34 Beaver Road, Wethersfield. A service honoring Salvador’s life will be held the next morning, Monday, April 27, 2026, at 11:00 am in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, 453 Fairfield Avenue. To share a memory or leave a condolence with the family, please visit FarleySullivan.com.

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05/04/2026

Joyce Helen Kelly (Zalewski), 83, of East Hartford, beloved mother, Babci and GiGi, passed away peacefully at home on April 18, 2026. Joyce was born in Hartford on October 4, 1942 and was the only child of the late Charles and Jane Zalewski (Curylo). Joyce grew up in Hartford and graduated from Immaculate Conception School and Hartford Public High School. Joyce worked mainly as a bookkeeper in various places throughout her life. Joyce married the late Edward H. Kelly on February 9, 1963 and enjoyed 27 years of marriage. Joyce is survived by her three children Diane Pacitti (Blaine Smith), Thomas Kelly (Christine) and Karen Cupit (TC) and her grandchildren, Benjamin Pacitti (fiancé Taylor), Cara Pacitti, Thomas Kelly (Carissa), Erin Kelly Spengler (William), Megan Cupit Currier (Cameron), Michael, Aiden & Liam Cupit and four great grandchildren (and one on the way). Joyce was best known to all as “Babci” and will always be remembered for her love for the Christmas holiday when she would host the entire family in her small home. She would thoughtfully choose gifts for every family member, which added up to quite a number in the later years! The family also warmly remembers Sunday dinners while listening to the Polish radio station. Joyce was a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church (East Hartford) from its beginning to its closing.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Joyce's life at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Ss. Cyril and Methodius Church, 63 Popieluszko Court, Hartford. The family will hold a private burial immediately following the Mass. Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home in Wethersfield is serving the family.

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04/06/2026

The Sullivan family would like to wish everyone a Happy Easter! We hope you all had a wonderful day!

03/08/2026

Tom and Kevin Sullivan as Deputy Marshals from yesterdays Greater Hartford Saint Patrick’s Day Parade.

Congratulations Tom and Kevin, what a wonderful day!

03/03/2026

Dr. Howard Ivan Epstein, PhD, 84, of Manchester, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Born in Brooklyn, New York, on December 16, 1941, Howard lived a life defined by intellectual rigor, professional dedication, and steadfast loyalties.

Howard was a respected and admired Professor of Engineering at the University of Connecticut, where he served as a tenured faculty member for many decades. Throughout his distinguished career, he influenced generations of students and colleagues through disciplined scholarship, exacting standards, and his unwavering belief that any problem—given sufficient thought and effort—could be solved.

Beyond academia, Howard was deeply involved in community theater and appeared in numerous productions. He was also an avid ballroom dancer, always bringing enthusiasm to the dance floor. A lifelong and devoted fan of the New York Mets and UConn Huskies women's basketball, he followed each season closely and seldom missed a game.

Howard had a lifelong love of dogs and, in his later years, found constant companionship in his beloved dog, Starshine. Even as the years passed, he remained intellectually engaged and devoted to the interests that had long occupied both his mind and his time.

Howard is survived by his daughter, Holly Christie and her husband, John Murray, of Portland, Connecticut; his son, Matthew Epstein and his wife, Dina, of Charleston, South Carolina; his grandchildren, Meghan Friedlander and her husband, David; Nicole Christie; and Riley Krupen and his fiancée, Emily Anderson; as well as his bonus daughters, Amy Anderson and her husband, Scott, of Windsor, Connecticut, and Rebecca Morrison and her husband, Brian, of Westerly, Rhode Island.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Miriam Epstein, and by his brother and sister-in-law, Marvin and Gilda Epstein.

A celebration of Howard’s life will be held at the Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 50 Naubuc Ave, on Thursday, March 5, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. To leave a condolence, or share a memory with the family, please visit FarleySullivan.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, https://secure.fidelco.org/site/Donation, at 103 Vision Way, Bloomfield, CT 06002, or the American Humane Society, https://ahms.org/donate, at 1400 16th Street NW, Suite 360 Washington, DC 20036.

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03/03/2026

Alfred Totten, 77, of Wethersfield, beloved husband of Florence (Church) Totten, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Alfred was born in Hartford on October 16, 1948, to the late Arthur and Shirley (Forbes) Totten. After graduating from high school, he joined the U.S. Air Force and served faithfully for 7 ½ years, most notably in the Philippines and Thailand during the Vietnam War. Upon returning home, he turned his love of airplanes and cars into a career in the Auto industry. Alfred loved to spend time at home, tinkering and puttering around the house and yard, but what he loved most of all was his family. Alfred will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.

Alongside his beloved wife Florence, Alfred is survived by his son Jeff Totten and his wife Justine of Vermont, and their sons Daniel and David Young. His daughter Julie Totten of Wethersfield and her daughters Shakara and Eve. His niece Terri Carlson and her husband Rob and their sons Riley and Jacob. He also leaves behind his brother Peter and wife Joyce, brother Ron and wife Pat, and his sister Patricia. His brother-in-law George and his children Anthony and Julia, his god daughter Dawn Wheeler and her husband Todd, their children Mackenzie and Nathan. He was predeceased by his brothers Arthur and Floyd and his sister Pamela Monty. He will also be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, friends and their families. A special thank you to our long time friends the Hudyma family for always being there for us.

Friends and relatives are invited to call on the Totten family on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 12 Noon to 3:00 pm at the Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 34 Beaver Road, Wethersfield. A reception will follow from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the Keeney Memorial Center’s Rotary Room, 200 Main Street, Wethersfield. Attendees are asked to enter the building via the back door and use the elevator. To leave a condolence, or to share a memory with the family, please visit FarleySullivan.com.

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03/03/2026

Paula B. Pappalardo, loving wife of the late, Vinny Pappalardo, daughter of the late George, Sr. and Mary Bolduc, sister of the late brother Daniel Thomas Shea, and many more aunts and uncles that went before her, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

Left to mourn her are brother George Bolduc, Jr. and wife Laurie, their children and grandchildren; her sister-in-law Dorothy “Shirley” Shea; her sister-in-law of 50 plus years Sylvia Bolduc-Williams and her husband Barry; dear friend Dilys McIntyre; and the most important people in her life, David, Helen and Elizabeth Veilleux and Jackie Lesser, who by the grace of God encouraged her through her journey.

Paula worked at the Red Barn in Old Wethersfield for 20 years, and later 15 summers at the Wethersfield Country Club. She also worked for 25 years for David Veilleux, CPA.

Paula said laugh everyday and remember (most importantly) peace, love, and Rock and Roll. “Peace out,” – Paula.

Friends and relatives are invited to call on Paula’s family on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 34 Beaver Road, Wethersfield. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Paula’s life will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 10:00 am in Corpus Christi Church of Christ the King Parish, 601 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield. Burial will follow in Mount Saint Benedict Cemetery, 1 Cottage Grove Road, Bloomfield. To leave a condolence, or to share a memory with the family, please visit FarleySullivan.com.

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02/21/2026

***UPDATE***

PLEASE READ

DUE TO WEATHER CONCERNS FUNERAL AND BURIAL HAVE BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026 AT 10:00AM

WAKE WILL CONTINUE AS SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026 FROM 1:00PM TO 4:00PM

Patrick Joseph Mahoney, 91, of East Hartford devoted and loving husband to the late Eileen (Daly) Mahoney passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving and caring family by his side. Pat leaves his son, Michael of Fort Lauderdale, FL and daughter, Patricia Dolan and her husband, James of East Hartford, CT. Pat is predeceased by his wife, Eileen and son Brian. He also leaves a sister-in-law, Patricia Daly of Enfield, CT, nieces, Trish Elliot of Horley, England, Mary Foley and Eileen O’Shea of County Kerry, Ireland, and nephews, Kevin Foley of South Windsor, CT and John Mahoney of Port St. Lucie, FL.

Pat was born in Lauragh, Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland the son of the late Patrick and & Ellen (Sullivan) O’Mahony. He emigrated to the United States in 1956 joining his brother Jerry in Hartford, Connecticut. Patrick was employed by the Town of West Hartford for over 30 years as a Painter retiring in 1999. He was a lifetime member of the Irish American Home Society for 60 plus years. He loved being at the club watching Gaelic Football games via satellite, volunteering in the kitchen or playing his favorite card game set-back and conversing with his fellow Irishmen and women.

He and Eileen loved to travel especially to Florida, Ireland, and many, many cruises with friends and family. Pat was a true gentleman who was so proud of his Irish heritage and loved the Irish program on Saturday morning out of Springfield, Mass. He was a member and volunteer at the East Hartford Senior Center where he loved going to the gym, having coffee with friends, social events, and especially playing Set-Back card games. He was an avid lifetime Boston Red Sox fan and love watching the UConn men’s and women’s basketball games. Pat was an avid golfer and member of the East Hartford Golf League, and always up for a game. Pat and Eileen instilled in their children a strong work ethic, their catholic faith, and pride in their Irish heritage, and importance of helping those in need. Pat was a member of the North American Martyrs Parish in East Hartford for many years.

Pat was actively involved and volunteered in many Irish organizations including Irish Northern Aid, the Annual Irish Festival, the Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 2, and serving on the East Hartford Parade Committee for many years where he was honored as Town Marshal in 1982.

The family would especially like to extend their gratitude to his dedicated caregivers and friends, Pierrette, Ann Swanson and Bernadette McGovern who were always by his side.

Friends and family may call on the Mahoney family from 1:00pm to 4:00pm on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at the Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 34 Beaver Road, Wethersfield. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Patrick - St. Anthony Church, 285 Church St., Hartford, (free parking across the street). All attendees are asked to go directly to church. Burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, 17 Wickham Road, Glastonbury. To leave an expression of condolence, please visit www.FarleySullivan.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Patrick's memory to the Irish American Home Society - Patio Project at 132 Commerce Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033 or to The Padre Pio Foundation of America, 463 Main Street, Cromwell, CT 06416.

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02/05/2026

This past Sunday our own Tom and Kevin Sullivan were on honored to be Deputy Marshal’s of this year’s Greater Hartford Saint Patrick’s Day Parade.

Also honored is our dear friend Pat Whelan who will be this year’s Grand Marshal and Jim and Pat Calhoun as the Persons of the Year.

Congratulations to Tom, Kevin, Pat Whelan and Jim and Pat Calhoun! We look forward to celebrating you all on parade day which is Saturday, March 7th.

For anyone who would like to attend, there is also a Mass at Saint Patrick-Saint Anthony Church the night before on Friday, March 6 at 6:00pm.