November 2020

Joseph V. Clausi, 86, of Portland, CT passed away on November 16th, 2020. He was born in Bergenfield, NJ and had lived in Portland for the last 55 years. He is survived by Pat, his wife of 62 years; three children and their spouses: Carol Karnilowicz and husband Thomas of Newington, Joseph Clausi and wife Sheila of Port Charlotte, FL, Thomas Clausi and wife Carrie of East Hampton, former daughter-in-law Janet Clausi of Englewood, FL;  seven grandchildren: Jeffrey, Susan, Samantha, Erin, Olivia, Emily, and Julie; six great-grandchildren: Jaxson, Anna, Henry, Claire, Eleanor, and Chloe; a sister, Patricia Sargent and her husband Robert. He was predeceased by a brother, Thomas Clausi. 

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations may be made in Joe’s name to the New England Chamber Choir, P.O. Box 674, Durham, CT, 06422. 

Vincent Sebastian Nanfito lll, 55, of New Britain Connecticut, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday November 7, 2020 after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Vince was born on July 15, 1965 in Meriden, Connecticut. He graduated from Cheshire High School in 1983 and Nichols College in 1988. He was a dedicated employee at Grow Well, Inc in Cheshire for 22 years until he became ill. Throughout his career he had passion and befriended most of the farmers in the state of Connecticut. He loved working with the owner Mike.

Vince is predeceased by his mother Bryanne Brown Nanfito. 

Vince is survived by his father Vincent Nanfito Jr and his wife Stacey; his three beloved children who cared for him: Victoria, Ariana, and Vincent Sebastian lV “Sebby” , who he adored and loved more than life itself;  4 brothers: Jeffrey Nanfito and his life partner Lisa Orsini, of Meriden, CT, Joey Pacheco, Anthony Pacheco and Michael Nanfito, of Southington, CT; niece Morgan Nanfito and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; and his former wife and good friend Allysia Nanfito. 

Vince really lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures farming, raising rabbits, riding his motorcycle, spending special time with his children and his loving dog Celeste and making bonfires. We will miss his smile and easy-going attitude.

A ceremony and burial will be held graveside at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Marlborough St, Portland on Saturday, November 14 at 10 a.m. The Portland Memorial Funeral Home, 231 Main St, Portland, is in charge of arrangements.

Suzanne Marie Larson McGee

(Suzie)

On November 20th, 2020 Suzanne McGee of Middletown, CT passed into eternal life peacefully

at Yale New Haven Hospital with family by her side. ‘Suzie’ was 83 years old, the 5th of 7

children born to the late Carl and Elizabeth Larson of Portland, CT on September 30, 1937. She

was a graduate of Portland High School and employed by Aetna Insurance Company for many

years. Married in 1958 to Jerome (Jerry, Mick) F. McGee, Suzie will be forever remembered for

the special unending Love she had for her family. Her amazing strength and positive attitude

guided her always, finding beauty and joy everywhere she went. Suzie looked at life through

rose colored glasses. A wonderful cook and gardener, Suzie also had a love for the ocean

spending many happy years at the seashores in Old Saybrook, CT, Leetes Island, Guilford, CT,

and Wilber-by-the-Sea (Daytona) FL.

Suzie is survived by her husband of 62 years, Jerome F. McGee of Middletown, CT, her five

children and their spouses: Jody (Jeff) Schultz of Middletown, CT, Jeffrey (Renee) McGee of

Manahawkin, NJ, Jay (Leslie) McGee of Clearwater, FL, Jonathan (Audra) McGee, of Ivoryton,

CT, Jennifer (Bryan) Jay, of Barrington, RI. Survivors also include her 18 grandchildren, 3 great

grandchildren, 4 siblings and many In-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins. All of these she

loved and touched deeply.

Memorial gatherings will be held this summer in Connecticut and Florida for all family and

friends to celebrate Suzie’s wonderful life.

Thank you to the Palliative Care Unit at Yale New Haven hospital.

In Lieu of Flowers please consider a donation to:

Yale New Haven Hospital

https://www.givetoynhh.org/ways-to-give/honor-a-loved-one

Save the Sound.org

https://www.savethesound.org/donate

St. Jude Children’s Research, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN, 38105

The Portland Memorial Funeral Home, 231 Main St, Portland, is in charge of arrangements.