Arno, Campbell, DiFronzo, Dougan, Manzi: Recent Death Notices From Enfield

ENFIELD, CT ? Here are some recent death notices from Enfield.

John Arno, 87, affectionately known as ?Gibby? to his classmates and ?Mr. Green Jeans? to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2025, surrounded by love, with his devoted wife holding his hand and his beloved daughter, Kimberly L. Johnson, at his side. John proudly served in the U.S. Army, then met the love of his life, Bonnie M. Grace, at a Connecticut skating rink. They were married on April 24, 1965, and spent 60 wonderful years together, sharing a life full of joy, adventure, and devotion. They built a life rich with memories, from riding motorcycles and boating to weekends spent at the Lake Winnipesaukee home they built together. John had a long and dedicated career at Hamilton (later Sunstrand and RTX Collins), where he was immensely proud of his reliability, having never missed a day of work in over 35 years.

Andrea (Stroiney) Campbell, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 29, 2025. She was the beloved widow of James Campbell, to whom she was married for 57 years. Throughout the years she worked part-time driving school vans, working at Hallmark Cards, Easco Hand Tools, as a paraprofessional and at North Street Gardens. Her love for travel brought the family on many special memorable vacations. She was a proud lifetime resident of Crescent Lake, sharing her memories with the lake community. She served on the Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals, and spent countless hours volunteering at the Enfield Senior Center, Knights of Columbus in Somers, and for many Crescent Lake events, especially on the 4th of July.

Jessica DiFronzo, 52, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025. Jessica was raised in Somers, and had a lifelong love for drawing, reading, listening to her favorite podcasts and spending time at the beach. A devoted animal lover, Jessica found peace and happiness in the presence of all creatures, great and small. She enjoyed collecting her pig figurines, loved her rum and cokes, and was a loyal General Hospital watcher. Jessica?s warmth extended to all who knew her?she never ended a phone call without saying, ?I love you,? a small phrase that carried the full weight of her generous heart.

Charles Dougan, 86, beloved husband of the late Connie Dougan, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025. He was a proud graduate of Manchester High School, Class of 1956, and went on to earn both a master?s degree in civil engineering and a PhD in transportation from the University of Connecticut. Charlie dedicated his career to public service through the State of Connecticut?s Department of Transportation, where he became a nationally recognized leader in transportation research. Over the years, he authored numerous publications and received many honors for his work. A survivor of the polio epidemic and a proud Eagle Scout, Charlie also had a lifelong love for swimming. He coached the Enfield Tankers (now the Windsor Locks Dolphins) throughout the 1970s, and served as president of the Connecticut Swimming Officials Association.

Paul Manzi, 88, walked uphill both ways for the last time on May 20, 2025. He was the loving husband of Beverly Mastalerz for 63 years, who if you were lucky enough to catch them, could ballroom dance your socks off. Paulie grew up in the South End of Springfield, going on to coach baseball and football for the local kids. After serving in the U.S. Army, he worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 35 years before retiring in 1991. One of Papa?s favorite pastimes during winter storms was calling his grandkids to tell them his snowman was the biggest and you could see it from space. His grandkids will miss his calls and his tireless sense of humor that he passed on to them.