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Thursday, March 29, 2012 — The Berlin Citizen
Obituaries Burton J. Underwood Burton J. Underwood of Wallingford, husband of Eleanor W. Underwood, died March 18, 2012, at the Masonicare Health Center. Surrounded by his family, he passed away quietly after a brief illness. Born in Meriden, he attended Meriden schools. He then served in the 9th in-
Rose H. Messina
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Donald G. Yuniskis
Olivia Abbate; several sisters and brothers-in-law and several nieces and nephews. Services were held March 24, 2012 at the Berlin Memorial Funeral Home, Kensington. Burial with military honors was at the Veterans
Cemetery in Middletown. The family would like to thank the staff at Ledgecrest Health Care Center for the wonderful care they gave to their husband and father.
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Donald G. Yuniskis, 85, of Kensington, passed away March 20, 2012 at Ledgecrest Nursing Home with his loving family by his side. Born in New Britain, Donald was the husband of Mary (Franco) Yuniskis, formerly of Middletown. He was employed by Fafnir Bearing as a machinist for 33 years. He was resident in the Kensington area for 61 years. Donald was a Private First Class in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1951 and was awarded the World War II Victory Medal. He was previously very active with the Boy Scouts of America Troop 24 in Kensington, and was a member of Saint Paul Church. In addition to his wife Mary, he is survived by a daughter Mary Abbate and a son Donald Yuniskis Jr.; two grandchildren Dominic and
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Rose H. Messina, 93, of Southington, died March 17, 2012 after a brief illness. R o s e , known as ‘Dolly’, was born in New Britain. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Nunzia (Castello) Messina. A long-time New Britain resident before moving to Southington 25 years ago, Rose was formerly employed at the State Department of Motor Vehicles. She was a member of St. Ann’s Church and the Southington Seniors. She was an avid bowler and a great baker, known for her perfect cheesecakes and delicious pecan cups. Surviving are her sister, Adeline D’Angelo and husband Edward of Kensington; a brother-in-law, Joseph Criniti of Kensington; a sister-in-law, Frances Sinkiewicz and her husband, Robert of Canton; and many caring and loving nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers, Paul Messina, John Messina, and Angelo Messina, and by two sisters, Mary Keeney and Josephine Criniti. A Mass of Christian Bur-
ial was celebrated March 20, 2012 at St. Ann’s Church, New Britain. Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Please share a memory of Rose with the family in the on line guest book at www.ericksonhansen.com.
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fantry of the United States Army at the age of 18. Burton was a veteran of World War II where he earned the rank of Sergeant while serving in the European theatre of World War II. He was a proud member of the “Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge”, and was awarded two purple hearts and the bronze star for his courageous service in World War II. Burton had a special appreciation for music, gardening, the outdoors, and reading about history of the war. He worked for the State of Connecticut’s Department of Transportation for over 40 years. Burt, a gentle man, always enjoyed being with family, and had a genuine, warm sense of humor. Burt is survived by his wife Eleanor Wilcox Underwood; his two sons Tom and Scott, and daughter-in-law Mary Moynihan Underwood. Burt also had a wonderful bond with his four grandchildren Lindsay, Connor, Trafford and Abbie. Burt also leaves behind a sister-in-law Patty Buchko. In addition, he leaves behind nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Norm Underwood; his sister Betty Steinreich, and daughter-inlaw, Carleen Underwood. The family would like to thank the staff at Masonicare’s inpatient hospice unit for their compassionate care during Burt’s stay. A funeral liturgy was held March 23, 2012 at the Masonic Chapel, 22 Masonic Avenue. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Masonicare Home Health
and Hospice. 33 North Plains Road, Wallingford, or the First United Methodist Church, 159 East Main Street, Meriden, CT.