Kennedy Middle School Honor Roll

Kennedy Middle School in Southington has named the following students to its honor roll for the first term.

Grade 6, first honors: Alivia Armstrong, Aiden Benway, Olivia Bloom, Brynn Borchard, Gianna Boscarino, Jillian Bradley, Madeleine Canner-O’Mealy, Alexander Cianchetti, Colton Connor, Leanna Crapo, Calleigh Damboise, Caroline DeCorte, Jake Dobratz, Gavin Dudac, Logan Dwyer, Alexander Erickson, Francesco Fragola, Gracie Gjyli, Victoria Golan, Chase Grabowski, James Greenier, Lauren Hamilton, Liam Higgins, Julia Jarosz, Noemi, Kamani, Sebastian Kieltyka, Declan Kilbride, Tessa LaChance, Viktor Landowski, Benjamin MacCallum, Brynn Marino, Luke Martinelli, Gabriel Mathurin, Roman, Melnyk, Olivia Ouellette, Gavin Pedroncelli, Ethan Perez, Andrew Poulos, Emily Pratt, Stephen Quinlan, Evan Radziwon, Kailyn Rathbun, Austin Reiman, Ella Rembish, Brayden Rinheart, Ryleigh Robinson, Emerson Rose, Chloe Rosemond, Kurt Rucker, Henry Ruscz, Leah Russo, Eashan Sanganalmath, Jayden Seeger, Emery Steindl, Giuliana Truss, Evan Wade, Mia Wills, Ava Yuill,

Taylor Zotter; second honors: Ashlyn Aftowski, Arianna Amenta, Giuliana Angieri, Evangeline

Auletta, Joseph, Auletta, Evan Avery, Elizabeth Baleshiski, Olivia Bandish, Norah Beauchemin, Abigail, Berkmoes, Alexandra Bertellotti, Austin Browning, Xavier Buono, Daniel Campolo, Ryder Carrubba, Michael Clavette, Mia Concepcion, Reese Cortellino, Hunter Cyr, Aiden Cyr, Marley Daley, Maximilian DeFilio, Molly Dickson, Eliza Emfinger, Abigail, Ferrucci, Aria Finelli, Benjamin Focarile, Isabelle Gianesini, Darrius Gorski, Maia, Hailey, Jade Hathaway, Shay Hemingway, Olivia Hitchens, Molly Hubeny, Fiona, Infantino, Isabella Jokubaitis, Jax Kulas, Avi Lawlor, Logan Lineberry, Addison Lock, Brodin

Lord, Daniel Loubier, Griffin Lucas, Chase Malsheske, Mia Masini, Avery, McManus, Ava Meola, Kaelyn Miceli, Dominik Milewski, Nathan Montagano, Noah, Mosher, Sarah Neal, Michael Nelson, Alena

Niecikowski, Avery O’Keefe, Dexter Page, Veer Patel, Addison Piatek, Sophia Pisano, James Poisson, Natasha Quaye, Erin Raines, Matthew Sanchez, Tristen Santiago, Annabelle

Scalzi, Jameson Schmidt,

Ekamjot Singh, Khanhha Tran, Gage Vigneault, Logan Vile, Riley Watts, Aila Webb, Piper Whitehead, Matthew Zak, Maksym Zastawsky, Kathryn Zehnder.

Grade 7, first honors: Braden Bigos, McKenzie Busbee, Caleb Butkiewicz, Thomas Carbone, Noah Cardillo, Caila Cessario, Trisha Corrado, Aly Crespan, Jack Daddona, Lillian Dauphinais, Emma DellaVecchia, Morgan Dion, Mame Diop, Nicolas Drury, Griffin Fink, Megan, Flood, Lexi Formeister, Lyla Gilbert, Emi Isallari, Anna Janowski, Isabella Kalosky, Julianna Kennedy, Anthony Lalla, Tyler Lebrocquy, Cole Lefkowitz, Landon Mahoney, Diya Mahtaney, Nerea Maule, Ava McEvoy, Audriana Moscibrodzki, Norah Muccino, Audrey Mulligan, Andrew Mulrooney, Lucia Muro, Reese Naughton, Austyn Nelson, Alexa Nowakowski, Abigail O’Connor, Chidera Ogbuagu, Ava O’Neill Simpson, Finnegan O’Toole, Colleen Perez, Daniella Pisacane, Hannah Pompei, Gabrielle Preisner, Madelyn Prinzhorn, Isabel Rogalski, Eli Rosin, Joseph Rothbaum,

See Honor Roll, A17

John “Jack” Barry

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“Jack” Barry, 91, died peacefully in his home after a rapid illness in the early hours of January 25, 2023 by his wife’s side of 65 years, Ruth (Niebling) Barry. A Southington native, John William Barry, known as “Jack” was born to the late William and Mary (Leach) Barry on June 18, 1931 and grew up in Milldale, Connecticut. After enduring the loss of his father at the young age of 12, he was fortunate to have the love of his mother and grandparents, aunts and uncles who helped raise him, along with his three brothers. His brothers, Richard “Paul” Barry, Donald Barry and David Barry survive him. Jack will be forever missed by his wife Ruth, his children, Russell, Laura, John and William. His Grandchildren, Michael, Patrick, Katharine, Caroline, Martha, Colleen, Shane and Meredith. Great Grandchildren, William, Adelyn, Kason, Sawyer and Charlotte and his cousin, Joseph Blaszczyk. Jack was a U.S. Veteran where he served in France. He volunteered for 25 years as a volunteer fire fighter, serving as captain at the Milldale Fire Department and was a longtime board member of the South End Cemetery Association. As a gifted athlete, Jack enjoyed being a little league coach for a decade and was honored to be inducted into the SHS Sports Hall of Fame. Jack was a proud member of Local Union #669 of the Sprinkler Fitter United Association, where he had a long and rewarding career. Jack cherished spending time at his cottage in Guilford, where he created lifelong memories for his family. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at the First Lutheran Church, 232 Bristol St., Southington, CT. Burial with military honors will follow in South End Cemetery, Southington. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Lutheran Church. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www. plantsvillefuneralhome. com.

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E. (Gilson) Cope, 87, of Southington, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Monday, January 30, 2023. Ann was born on February 25, 1935 in Meriden to the late Kenneth and Vera (Fluke) Gilson. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA and worked as an English and Reading teacher in the Southington Public School System for 29 years. Ann loved cats, flowers, gardening, reading and was a member of many clubs. She also enjoyed going on cruises with her dear friend Marcia. Ann is survived by her daughters, Kathy Willett of Bristol and Kristin (Willett) Gagne and her husband Albert Gagne III of Plantsville and her 5 grandchildren; Melissa, Daniel, Sarah, Andrew and Rebecca. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ann’s memory may be made to the Meriden Humane Society, 311 Murdock Ave., Meriden, CT 06450.Funeral services will be celebrated privately. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www. plantsvillefuneralhome. com.

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Nicholas W. Florian, 34, of Southington, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 29, 2023. He was a proud father, beloved son, grandson, brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many. Nick was born in New Britain on July 27, 1988, one of 5 children, to Michelle (Donadio) Florian and the late Mathew W. Florian. Nick graduated from Southington High School, Class of 2007, where he excelled in sports, especially football, where he was named AllState two years in a row and still holds various school records for his offensive prowess. His athletic abilities were only matched by his appetite for learning new information. He enjoyed engaging in conversations with friends and family on topics ranging from the Minnesota Vikings to theories of the multiverse. All who knew him well can attest that his passion for debate and his ability to carry conversations only drew you closer to him. This presence, while often dominating, was always a ray of light and positive energy in the room. Nick’s over-sized heart and youthful energy made him an admirable father to his two sons. Understanding and encouraging his sons’ passions were among some of his most fulfilling activities, whether it be teaching one son to catch a football or teaching the other how to solve a Rubik’s Cube. He valued family above all, which has made a profound impact on all those around him. In addition to his mother Michelle, Nick is survived by his cherished sons, Tucker Anthony and Joshua Joseph and 4 siblings, Mathew Wayne Florian of Southington,

SOUTHINGTON- Fay

Marie (Govoni) Thurston, 90, of Southington, earned her angel wings on January 21, 2023 after suffering a stroke.

Alana Michelle Florian and her husband Glenn Jordi of Hamden, Mark Nicholas Florian and Anthony Michael Florian of Southington. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Reagan, Wesley, Ava and Troy, his grandparents, David and Honey Florian of Southington and Nicholas and Lucille Donadio of St. Augustine, FL, the mother of his children, Alisha DelBuono of Southington and a large loving extended family, including many aunts, uncles and cousins. In lieu of flowers, donations in Nick’s memory may be made to The Tucker & Joshua Florian Education Fund, c/o Liberty Bank, 60 N. Main St., Southington, CT 06489. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at St. Dominic’s Church, 1050 Flanders Rd., Southington. Please meet directly at church. Burial will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery, Southington. Calling hours will be held from 4 - 7 p.m. on Friday, February 3, 2023 at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville. For online condolences and directions, please visit www. plantsvillefuneralhome. com.

Fay, the first-born daughter of Ruby and Joseph Govoni, was born on April 13th, 1932 in New Bedford, Massachusetts. She was a graduate of Wareham High School, Class of 1950. She went on to graduate from Massachusetts Memorial Hospitals School of Nursing, Class of 1953 and was proud to call herself a Registered Nurse (RN). Fay raised five children before embarking on a second career at DePaolo’s Fine China in Southington. She adored her job and the many lasting friendships she developed there.

Fay was best known as “Nonny” by her family, but also by the many friends who gathered at her pool over the past 50 summers. She loved watching UCONN women’s basketball, the Red Sox and the Patriots. Fay spoke daily to her neighbor and special friend, Thersea Siemiatkoski. She was able to remain in her home until her death, which was her greatest wish, thanks to the help of her Pine Drive neighbors and family.

Fay is survived by her children: Janet (John) Biron, Paula (Robert)

Young, Joanne Suzio, Timothy Thurston, and Christopher (Lisa) Thurston. She also leaves behind 11 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, as well as her sister Elaine McLaughlin and brother, Steve Govoni.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington. Burial will follow at St. Thomas Cemetery, Southington. Calling hours will be prior to the service starting at 9:30 a.m. For online condolences and directions please visit, www. dellavecchiasouthington. com

Flowers are lovely or in lieu of flowers a donation to Bread of Life, PO Box 925, Southington, CT 06489 or ORTV.org for the daily Mass.

Joseph Gentile, the property owner, also owns Joe Gentile and Son Landscaping.

The Captain Lewis Drive area, off West Queen Street, is part of an industrial subdivision although it’s adjacent to residences as well.

Homeowners in the nearby Forest Hill development, a 55-and-older manufactured home community shared concerns with the Planning & Zoning Commission about runoff from the planned industrial development uphill from their houses.

Mike Kane is a manager with Sun Communities, which owns the community.

He said there’s already muddy runoff from the Captain Lewis Drive property onto residents’ land and wondered if it would be worse after construction. “The conditions of the property without the buildings is causing runoff,” Kane said.

Stephen Guidice, a planner representing Gentile, said storm water would be addressed as part of the site’s development. He and the owner know there are problems now and designed the improvements to take care of flooding. “We’re aware of it, we’re proposing a design to correct it,” Guidice said. jbuchanan@record-journal.com

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Savanna Bauman

SHEEHAN TRACK

When it comes to girls pole vaulting in the SCC, Sheehan is in the midst of a dynasty. Stephanie Phoenix, Kyra Connolly and Erin Brennan succeeded one another as conference champ. Savanna Bauman could be next. The senior captain is halfway there after finishing first at Saturday’s SCC East Sectional. Bauman cleared 9 feet, 6 inches to win by half a foot.

Aliah Biro

WILCOX TECH BASKETBALL

With a showdown game with O’Brien Tech on the line last Thursday, Aliah Biro delivered in the clutch for Wilcox Tech. The junior popped a jumper with 48 seconds left in regulation to snap a 34-34 tie. Biro finished with 14 points and 13 rebounds in a 38-34 victory that improved the Wildcats to 10-3. A 6-foot forward, Biro entered this week averaging 9.0 points a game.

Ginny Curello

CHESHIRE HOCKEY

No matter what the team, Cheshire hockey is home to one of the winter season’s most undaunted athletes, and that’s junior goaltender Ginny Curello. After spending her first two high school years goaltending for the Connecticut Blades girls hockey co-op, Curello joined the Cheshire boys team this year. On Saturday night, she shut the door on Sheehan in a 3-2 victory for CHS.

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Chance Decrescenzo Lyman Hall Track

Go ahead and say it: Opponents didn’t have a chance in pole vault at the SCC East Sectional. Lyman Hall, with reigning Class M state champ Chance DeCrescenzo, did. The senior landed LH first-place points Saturday when he matched his program record of 12 feet, 6 inches. It wasn’t close. DeCrescenzo won by 1½ feet, putting the contest to rest with his first vault at 11-6.

Mehdi Moumen Platt

The Meriden Co-op is off the blocks at 5-1 and Mehdi Mouman is the man leading the way. The senior captain has won races in six different individual events so far, specializing in the 200 IM but also showing his stuff in the freestyle sprints (a 51.86 in the 100) and distance (5:12.66 Friday at Sheehan). Moumen also has wins in the breaststroke, backstroke and butterfly.

Rashard Williams

SOUTHINGTON TRACK

Saturday featured conference track championships in both the CCC and SCC East. The top area performer in the CCC? Southington’s Rashard Williams. The junior won the long jump by nearly a foot at 21 feet, 9½ inches. He also placed third in the 55-meter dash in 6.63 seconds. Williams is coming off a football season in which he led SHS in receiving with 37 catches for 471 yards.

Senior Health

Caregiver series

A Dementia Caregiver Series will take place Tuesdays, Feb. 7, 14, 21 and 28 and March 7 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Participants are encouraged to attend all five sessions. Topics include: Session 1: Overview of Dementia; Session 2: Basics of Good Communication and Understanding Behaviors; Session 3: Safety in the Environment and How to Structure a Day with Activities; Session 4: Taking Care of the Caregiver and Care Options and Session; 5: Overview of Community Resources that May Be Helpful. Registration is required. Call 1-855-442-4373 or go to HartfordHealthCare.org/VirtualClasses.

Understanding Lymphedema

The World Health Organization estimates that over 250 million people worldwide live with Lymphedema or chronic swelling.

Join a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) from Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 11 a.m. to noon. to learn more about the causes and effects of swelling and ways to manage it.

Registration is required. Call 1-855442-4373 or go to HartfordHealthCare.org/VirtualClasses.

Understanding Arthritis

Join this class on Wednesday, Feb. 15 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. to learn more about: the causes of arthritis, how arthritis can be diagnosed, what to do from there, and prevention tips. Presented by Christine Solimini-Swift, exercise physiologist, Hartford HealthCare GoodLife Fitness. Registration required. Call 1-855-442-4373 or go to HartfordHealthCare.org/VirtualClasses.