Victim List

The circus fire claimed the lives of 168+ people - these are the names of the victims known to have perished as a result of injuries sustained on July 6, 1944. Each of these names is embossed on the bronze memorial erected on the site of the center ring of the circus.

Name	Age	Hometown	Notes
Abatte, Donald	age 5 DL	41 Ashford St., Hartford, CT DL	aka Donald R. Abatte, son of Angelo and Maria Sicuranza Abatte. Donald Abatte, white male, 5 years old, found dead on scene, July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from trauma to head and torso and 4th degree burns. Body delivered to D'Esopo Funeral Home. COR Attended the circus with his mother, Maria Abatte. Both would die from their injuries. Donald died Friday morning (July 7) from burns he received in the fire. Buried in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield, CT. See Donald's memorial at findagrave.com.
Abatte, Maria	age 34 DL	41 Ashford St., Hartford, CT DL	aka Mrs. Mary Abatti, Maria Sicuranza Abatte. Attended the circus with her son, Donald Abatte. Both would die from their injuries. Maria Abatte, 34 years old, white female, died at 10:30 pm on July 7, 1944 at Municipal Hospital from 3rd and 4th degree burns by fire. Body delivered to D'Esopo Funeral Home. COR
Adams, Gertrude Wiley	age 62 DL	47 May St., Hartford, CT DL	#1549 - Gertrude Wylie Adams, white female, 62 years old, died at the circus site, July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from 3rd and 4th degree burns by fire. Identified by son-in-law Roy Bell. On the body was found a gold wedding ring. Body delivered to Pratt Funeral Home. COR Gertrude Wylie Adams DL Gertrude Wiley Adams died with her grandson Roy R. Bell Jr., in the circus fire. Buried in Grove Hill Cemetery, Rockville, CT.
Akerland, Elaine B.	age 15 DL	17 Colonial St., Hartford, CT DL	#2104 - Elaine B. Akerlind, female, 15 years old, found dead on scene, July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from trauma to head and torso and 4th degree burns. Body delivered to Taylor and Modeen Funeral Home. COR Elaine Barbara Akerlind DL Elaine B. Ackerlind, daughter of Mrs. Elida Akerlind, buried in Zion Hill Cemetery.
Baker, Fred B.	age 63	Andover Road, Bolton, CT DL	#1515 - Fred B. Baker, white male, 62 years old, found dead at the circus site, July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from 3rd and 4th degree burns by fire. Identified by son-in-law Oscar Kreysig. Body delivered to Ladd Funeral Home, Rockville. COR aka Frederick R. Baker. Age: 62 DL Listed as 66 years old. MEH Mr. Baker had planned to take his grandson, Richard Kreysig, to the circus but the youngster chose to go to the movies instead. MEH
Barry, Gail Ann	age 5	36 Curtis St., Hartford, CT DL	#1526 - Gail Ann Barry, female, 6 years old, found dead on scene, July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from trauma to head and torso and severe burns. Identified by aunt. Body delivered to Farley Funeral Home. COR Gail Ann Barry and Mrs. Gladys (Morin) Barry, daughter and wife of Vincent D. Barry, died on July 6, 1944. Buried in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery. Gail Ann's father was a Hartford fireman. Went to the circus with her mother, Gladys Barry, and both would die. Body was identified at the armory by her aunt, and taken to Farley & Molloy Funeral Home in Hartford.CFR Age: 6 DL See Miss Barry's memorial at findagrave.com.
Barry, Gladys	age 40	36 Curtis St., Hartford, CT DL	Gladys M. Barry, female (age illegible), found dead on scene, July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from trauma to head and torso and severe burns. Body delivered to Farley Funeral Home. COR Gladys Morin Barry, age 45 DL Mrs. Gladys (Morin) Barry and Gail Ann Barry, wife and daughter of Vincent D. Barry, are buried in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery. Gladys was married to a Hartford fireman. Went to the circus with her daughter, Gail Ann Barry, and both would die. Body was identified at the armory by her sister-in-law, and taken to Farley & Molloy Funeral Home in Hartford.CFR See Mrs. Barry's memorial at findagrave.com.
Bedore, Mary	age 13 DL	Pleasant Valley, CT DL	#2111 - Mary Bedore, white female, 13 years old, found dead at the circus site, July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from 3rd and 4th degree burns by fire. Identified by father. Body delivered to Shea Funeral Home. COR
Bell, Roy Ritchey Jr.	age 6 DL	Amityville, Long Island, NY DL	#4504 - Roy Ritchey Bell, Jr., white male, 6 years old, died at the circus site, July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from 3rd and 4th degree burns by fire. Identified by his father. Body delivered to Pratt Funeral Home. COR Roy R. Bell, Jr. died with his grandmother Gertrude Wiley Adams in the circus fire. Buried in Grove Hill Cemetery, Rockville, CT.
Bergin, Eldoras D.	age 18 DL	New Hartford, CT DL	Body identified by her mother, Mrs. Esther Bergin. #1583 - Eldoras Bergin, 18 years old, white female was found dead at the circus fire site, on July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from 3rd and 4th degree burns by fire. Miss Bergin's body was identified by her mother. Body delivered to Shea Funeral Home, New Hartford, CT. COR
Bergin, Miss Mary	age 45	75 Lincoln St., Hartford, CT DL	Mary F. Bergin, white female, 40 years old, found dead on scene, July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from trauma to head and torso and 4th degree burns. Body delivered to Ahern Funeral Home. COR Miss Mary F. Bergin, approx. age 40 DL Sister of John Bergin.
Bergin, Mrs. Mary	age 75	75 Lincoln St., Hartford, CT DL	Mary E. Bergin, female, 70 years old, found dead on scene, July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from trauma to head and torso and severe burns. Body delivered to Ahern Funeral Home. COR Mrs. Mary E. Bergin, approx. age 70 DL Wife of John Bergin.
Berman, Judith Ann	age 7	24 Stillman Rd., Wethersfield, CT DL	Judith Ann Berman, aged 7 years, daughter of Hy I. Berman and the late Rose (Pierson) Berman, died July 6, 1944. Age: 8 DL #1507 - Judith Berman, 8 years old, white female, was found dead at the circus fire site on July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from 3rd and 4th degree burns by fire. Body identified by Dr. Galinsky. Body delivered to Hartford Memorial Chapel. COR Judith A. Berman, born 1936, died 1944, buried in Meriden Hebrew Cemetery, Meriden, CT, plot S26 JOWBR
Berman, Rose Catherine	age 39 DL	24 Stillman Rd., Wethersfield, CT DL	Mrs. Rose (Pierson) Berman, wife of Hy I. Berman, died on July 6, 1944. #1586 - Rose Berman, 39 years old, white female, was found dead at the circus fire site on July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from 3rd and 4th degree burns by fire. Body identified by Dr. David Glakosky. Body delivered to Hartford Memorial Chapel. COR Rose Berman (Pierson), born 1905, died 1944, buried in Meriden Hebrew Cemetery, Meriden, CT, plot S25 JOWBR
Berube, Ann L.	age 5 DL	23 Church St., Plainville, CT DL	Attended the circus with her mother, Mrs. Berube, who survived with severe burns. #1524 - Ann L. Berube, white female, 5 years old, found dead on scene, July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from trauma to head and torso and severe burns. Identified by father (Albert). Body delivered to Bailey Funeral Home, Plainville. COR Buried in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Plainville, CT.
Birch, Arland E.	age 12 DL	232 Orange St., Meriden, CT DL	#1570 - Arland Birch, 12 years old, white male, was found dead at the circus fire site on July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from 3rd and 4th degree burns by fire. Body identified by his father. Body delivered to Flatow Funeral Home, Meriden, Conn. COR
Birch, Marguerite	age 36 DL	232 Orange St., Meriden, CT DL	#1567 - Marguerite Birch, 30 years old, white female, was found dead at the circus fire site on July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from 3rd and 4th degree burns by fire. Body identified by an uncle. On the body was found three rings. Body delivered to Flatow Funeral Home, Meriden, Conn. COR
Birch, Shirley Ann	age 9 DL	232 Orange St., Meriden, CT DL	#4586 - Shirley Ann Birch, 9 years old, white female, was found dead at the circus fire site on July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from 3rd and 4th degree burns by fire. Body identified by Lawrence Birch. Body delivered to Flatow Funeral Home, Meriden, Conn. COR
Booth, Sarah	age 67 DL	26 Ashley St., Hartford, CT DL	#2117 - Sarah Booth, female, 67 years old, found dead on scene, July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from trauma to head and torso and severe burns. Identified by her husband Ray F. Booth. Body delivered to Newkirk & Whitney Funeral Home. COR Sarah Sophia Booth, wife of Roy F. Booth, died July 6, 1944. Buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Mother of Lola Mather, also a victim. WCF See Mrs. Booth's memorial at findagrave.com.
Boyajian, Alice	age 30 DL	379 Hillside Ave., Hartford, CT DL	Mrs. Alice Boyajian, 30 years old, white female, died at 6:00 pm on July 6, 1944 at Municipal Hospital from 3rd and 4th degree burns by fire in spite of supportive treatment. Body delivered to Talaski Funeral Home. COR Mrs. Alice Boyojian, Stephen Boyojian, and Fred Boyojian, wife and sons of Frederick Boyojian, died July 6, 1944. Buried in Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford. (alternate spelling as printed in The Hartford Times obituary)
Boyajian, Fred	age 5 DL	379 Hillside Ave., Hartford, CT DL	Fred Boyajian, 5 years old, white male, died at 6:00 pm on July 6, 1944 at Municipal Hospital from 3rd and 4th degree burns by fire in spite of supportive treatment. Body delivered to Talaski Funeral Home. COR Fred Boyojian, Stephen Boyojian, and Mrs. Alice Boyojian, sons and wife of Frederick Boyojian, died July 6, 1944. Buried in Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford. (alternate spelling as printed in The Hartford Times obituary)
Boyajian, Stephen	age 3 DL	379 Hillside Ave., Hartford, CT DL	Stephen Boyajian, 3 years old, white male, died at 6:00 pm on July 6, 1944 at Municipal Hospital from 3rd and 4th degree burns by fire in spite of supportive treatment. Body delivered to Talaski Funeral Home. COR Stephen Boyojian, Fred Boyojian, and Mrs. Alice Boyojian, sons and wife of Frederick Boyojian, died July 6, 1944. Buried in Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford. (alternate spelling as printed in The Hartford Times obituary)
Bradley, Frank	age 32	Fairview, Simsbury, CT DL	Age: 38 DL
Bradley, Helen Alicia	age 30 DL	Fairview, Simsbury, CT DL
Brooks, Mrs. Dorothy E.	age 44	39 Pershing Drive, Plainville, CT DL	Four members of the Brooks family perished in the circus fire on July 6, 1944. The dead are Mrs. Frank A. Brooks, 42; Dorothy Brooks, 21; james Brooks, 10; and George Brooks, 9. It is not known whether the husband, who is employed as an engineer in East Hartford, attended the circus. Age: 55 DL
Brooks, Miss Dorothy E.	age 20 DL	39 Pershing Drive, Plainville, CT DL	Four members of the Brooks family perished in the circus fire on July 6, 1944. The dead are Mrs. Frank A. Brooks, 42; Dorothy Brooks, 21; james Brooks, 10; and George Brooks, 9. It is not known whether the husband, who is employed as an engineer in East Hartford, attended the circus.
Brooks, George	age 9 DL	39 Pershing Drive, Plainville, CT DL	Four members of the Brooks family perished in the circus fire on July 6, 1944. The dead are Mrs. Frank A. Brooks, 42; Dorothy Brooks, 21; james Brooks, 10; and George Brooks, 9. It is not known whether the husband, who is employed as an engineer in East Hartford, attended the circus.
Brooks, James F.	age 10 DL	39 Pershing Drive, Plainville, CT DL	Four members of the Brooks family perished in the circus fire on July 6, 1944. The dead are Mrs. Frank A. Brooks, 42; Dorothy Brooks, 21; james Brooks, 10; and George Brooks, 9. It is not known whether the husband, who is employed as an engineer in East Hartford, attended the circus.
Budrick, Miss Edith	age 9	551 Hills St., East Hartford, CT DL	aka Edith Wickham Budrick. Age: 10 DL Edith W. Budrick, white female, 10 years old, found dead on scene, July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from trauma to head and torso and 4th degree burns. Body delivered to (illegible) Funeral Home.COR Born 7/29/34, died 7/7/44. Buried in East Cemetery in Manchester, CT. "Perished in Circus Fire in Hartford CT 1944" -- inscribed on grave stone. Attended circus with her mother Mrs. Edith Budrick, brother Joseph Budrick, aunt Viola Ann Locke and cousin Elaine I. Locke. All perished in the fire. Edith's brother Lawrence Budrick also attended the circus, with another group, and survived.
Budrick, Mrs. Edith	age 38	Hills St., East Hartford, CT	aka Edith May Wickham, Edith May Wickham Budrick. Born 10/24/1905, died 7/6/44. Buried in East Cemetery in Manchester, CT. "Perished in Circus Fire in Hartford CT 1944" -- inscribed on grave stone. Attended circus with her daughter Miss Edith Budrick, son Joseph Budrick, sister Mrs. Viola Ann Locke, and niece Elaine I. Locke. All perished in the fire. Edith's son Lawrence Budrick also attended the circus, with another group, and survived. Mrs. Budrick's body was never identified.
Budrick, Joseph	age 7 DL	551 Hills St., East Hartford, CT DL	aka Joseph Charles Budrick Jr. Born 4/8/37, died 7/6/44. Buried in East Cemetery in Manchester, CT. "Perished in Circus Fire in Hartford CT 1944" -- inscribed on grave stone. Attended circus with his mother Mrs. Edith Budrick, sister Miss Edith Budrick, aunt Viola Ann Locke and cousin Elaine I. Locke. All perished in the fire. Joseph's brother Lawrence Budrick also attended the circus, with another group, and survived.
Burns, Anna T.	age 64 DL	Hillside Ave, Thomaston, CT COR	Anna T. Burns, white female, 64 years old, found dead on scene, July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from trauma to head and torso and 4th degree burns. Body delivered to W.H. Lyons Funeral Home.COR ?? Hattie Burns from Unionville, died at Municipal Hospital ??
Carrier, Jacqueline	age 4 DL	77 Orange St., Hartford, CT DL, COR	Jacqueline attended the circus with her aunt Alice Duhamel. Both perished in the fire, and both are buried at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield, CT. #1532 - Jacquelin Carrier, 4 year old white female found dead on scene, July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm, from severe burns. 3rd and 4th degree. Identified by D. Carrier. Body delivered to Fissette for burial.COR
Charter, Walton E.	age 53 DL	439 Campfield Ave., Hartford, CT 297 Victoria Rd., Hartford, CT DL	Walton Eugene Charter, died on July 6th. Buried in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill, CT.
Clark, Edward Ralph	age 81 DL	116 Webster St., Hartford, CT DL	Edward Ralph Clark and wife Emily (Jacobs) Clark both died on July 6, 1944. Edward, Emily, and their daughter Grace, who died July 24, 1944 as a result of the fire, are all buried in the same plot at Cedar Hill Cemetery, section 22. Age listed as 29 in Manchester Evening Herald, 7/7/1944 (incorrect?) See Mr. Clark's memorial at findagrave.com.
Clark, Emily	age 81 DL	116 Webster St., Hartford, CT DL	Emily (Jacobs) Clark and husband Edward Ralph Clark both died on July 6, 1944. Edward, Emily, and their daughter Grace, who died July 24, 1944 as a result of the fire, are all buried in the same plot at Cedar Hill Cemetery, section 22. See Mrs. Clark's memorial at findagrave.com.
Clark, Grace Jacobs	age 48	Hartford, CT	On the Critical List at Municipal Hospital, 7/10/1944. Grace struggled to survive her injuries, but lost the battle on July 24, 1944. Grace was the daughter of Edward and Emily Clark, who were also victims of the fire. Edward, Emily and Grace are all buried in the same plot at Cedar Hill Cemetery, section 22. See Grace's memorial at findagrave.com.
Conlan, Evelyn Lucille	age 26	78 Mayflower St., Elmwood, CT DL	Last name spelled CONLON in Manchester Evening Herald, 7/7/1944 (incorrect?) Evelyn Lucille Conlon, age 27. DL
Connolly, Rita Ann	age 13 DL	51 Eastview St., Hartford, CT DL	Rita Ann Connolly, aged 13, and Edward F. Connolly Jr., aged 10, children of Edward F. and Margaret J. (Higgins) Connolly died July 6, 1944. Buried in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery. See Rita's memorial at findagrave.com.
Connolly, Edward Jr.	age 10	51 Eastview St., Hartford, CT DL	Edward F. Connolly Jr., aged 10, and Rita Ann Connolly, aged 13, children of Edward F. and Margaret J. (Higgins) Connolly died July 6, 1944. Buried in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery. Edward F. Connolly, Jr., age 11 DL Edward is mentioned on his sister Rita's memorial at findagrave.com.
Cook, Edward	age 6 DL	East St, Southampton, MA DL	Visiting 4 Marshall St, Hartford, CT DL Died in the hospital. Buried in Southampton, MA. UPI
Cook, Eleanor Emily	age 8	Southampton, MA	Eleanor's body was never identified. The body of previously unidentified victim #1565 was declared to be Miss Eleanor Cook in 1991. The body of 1565 was moved from Northwood Cemetery to Southampton, MA, next to Edward Cook. UPI
Corttis, Edith Browne	age 57 DL	Grosvernordale, CT DL	Attended circus with Edwin Woodward, his wife Lucille Woodward, their grandson Peter W. Hines, Elizabeth Putnam and her daughter and Mary S. Putnam.
Cosgrove, Mary Brown	age 53	24 Lynbrook Rd, West Hartford, CT DL	Mary was a graduate of New Britain Teachers' College and had been a teacher in Hartford public schools for a number of years. Mary Browne Cosgrove, age 52 DL Buried at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield, CT
Curlee, William	age 29 DL	114 East 208th Street, Euclid, OH 63 Sherbrooke Ave, Hartford, CT DL	William Lee Curlee Jr., formerly of Hartford, husband of Doris (Cadoret) Curlee, died on July 6, 1944. Buried in Mt. St. Benedict's Cemetery, Bloomfield, CT. See Mr. Curlee's listing at findagrave.com.
DeLa Vergne, Elizabeth	age 33	Undercliffe, Meriden, CT DL	Elizabeth O. de la Vergne, age 34 DL
DeMartino, Anna	age 36 DL	60 Barbour St., Hartford, CT DL	aka Anna (Cangelosi) DiMartino., wife of Salvatore Dimartino. Born in Bella Bianca, Argentina. Left behind 8 children. Buried at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield, CT. Correct spelling is Anna Dimartino, according to relatives. Anna attended the circus with her sister-in-law, Carmella Pistorio. Both women died in the fire. They were going to bring their children to the circus the next day.
DeNezzo, Katherine	age 35 DL	104 Edwards St., Hartford, CT DL	aka Katherine (Gallucci) DeNezzo. Mrs. DeNezzo attended the circus with her son, Joseph DeNezzo, Jr. , her mother Rose Gallucci, and her niece Mary Jane Gallucci. All would perish in the fire, and all are buried in the family plot at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield, CT.
DeNezzo, Joseph Jr.	age 3 DL	104 Edwards St., Hartford, CT DL	aka Joseph A. DeNezzo, Jr. Joseph attended the circus with his mother, Katherine DeNezzo, his grandmother Rose Galluccim and his cousin Mary Jane Gallucci. All would perish in the fire, and all are buried in the family plot at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield, CT.
Derby, Carolyn	age 6 DL	19 Boswell Road, West Hartford, CT DL	Carolyn Maria Derby DL Attended circus with mother Ethel Derby, brother William F. Derby Jr., and neighbors Loretta Dillus and her mother Maby (Maby is probably Anna Albina Dillus who perished in the fire with her daughter Loretta).
Dillus, Loretta	age 7 DL	25 Boswell Road, West Hartford, CT DL	7-year-old Loretta Dillus and her mother Mrs. Anna Staskavich, child and wife of George P. Dillus died on July 6, 1944. Buried in St. Catherine's Cemetery, Broad Brook, CT. Loretta and her mother attended circus with Ethel, Carolyn and William F. Derby Jr.
Dillus, Anna Albina	age 36 DL	25 Boswell Road, West Hartford, CT DL	Mrs. Anna Staskavich Dillus and her 7-year-old daughter Loretta Dillus, wife and child of George P. Dillus died on July 6, 1944. Buried in St. Catherine's Cemetery, Broad Brook, CT. Anna and her daughter attended the circus with Ethel, Carolyn and William F. Derby Jr.
Dineen, William Joseph	age 7	73 Market St., Hartford, CT DL	William J. Dineen, 8-year-old son of Detective Sergeant William J. and Rose Cody Dineen, died July 6, 1944. Besides his parents, he leaves two sisters, Marian and Elaine Dineen. Buried in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery. Age: 8 DL See William's memorial at findagrave.com.
Duhamel, Alice	age 23	79 Orange St., Hartford, CT DL	Alice attended the circus with her niece Jacqueline Carrier. Both perished in the fire, and both are buried at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery in Bloomfield, CT. Age: 35 DL Alice was employed at the Associated Transport Company.
Edson, Ellen	age 3	74 Plymouth Lane, Manchester, CT South Manchester, CT DL	Ellen Patricia Edson, young daughter of Alden Edson, died July 6, 1944 in Municipal Hospital. She would have been 4 years old in October. She is survived by her father, and her maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Forrest of Jersey City, NJ and her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Irene D. Edson of Manchester, CT. Ellen Polrica Edson, age 3 1/2 DL Ellen attended the circus with neighbor Doris Shinkel, who also died in the fire.
Elliott, Jane N.	age 43	17 Center St., Wethersfield, CT DL	Mrs. Jane (Norden) Elliott, wife of Donald Elliott, died July 6, 1944. Buried in Willimantic New Cemetery, Willimantic, CT Age: 42 DL
Elliott, Richard Edward	age 6 DL	17 Center St., Wethersfield, CT DL	Richard Edward Elliott, son of Donald and the late Jane (Norden) Elliott, died July 6, 1944. Buried in Willimantic New Cemetery, Willimantic, CT
Erickson, Raymond	age 6		aka Raymond A. Erickson., Jr. Raymond's body was never identified. Cousin of Mary Kurnetta, also a victim. WCF
Fifield, Grace	age 47	Newport, VT	Mrs. Fifield, of Newport, VT, was reported missing and was believed to be an amnesia victim. She was visiting relatives in Wethersfield, CT, and attended the circus with her 16 year old son who says his mother was ahead of him when he left the burning tent. Mrs. Fifield's husband has visited the four hospitals and has viewed the unidentified dead and says that his wife is not among them. Mrs. Fifield's body was never identified.
Fitzgerald, James W. III	age 3	361 Hillside Ave, Middletown, CT DL	On the Critical List at Municipal Hospital, 7/10/1944. Died at Municipal Hospital during the night of 7/10/1944. Age: 3 1/2 DL
Fitzsimmons, Shileen	age 3	2425 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT DL	Died July 10th.WCF Shieleen Fitzsimmons, age: 3 1/2 DL
Ford, Louise	age 80 DL	400 Park Road, West Hartford, CT DL	Died at St. Francis Hospital Died July 7th.WCF
Franz, Mary Rester	age 30 DL	South Coventry, CT DL	Mother of William Franz, also a victim. WCF Sister of Rose and Elizabeth Rester , also victims. WCF
Franz, William	age 3	South Coventry, CT DL	Son of Mary Franz, also a victim. WCF Age: 3 1/2 DL
Gallucci, Mary Jane	age 5	106 Edwards St., Hartford, CT DL	Daughter of John and Ruth (Hogan) Gallucci. Age: 6 DL Mary Jane attended the circus with her grandmother Rose Gallucci, her aunt Katherine DeNezzo and cousin Joseph DeNezzo. All would perish in the fire, and all are buried in the family plot at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield, CT.
Gallucci, Rose	age 55 DL	106 Edwards St., Hartford, CT DL	aka Rose (Buglise) Gallucci, wife of Antonion Gallucci. Mrs. Gallucci attended the circus with her granddaughter Mary Jane Gallucci, her daughter Katherine DeNezzo and grandson Joseph DeNezzo. All would perish in the fire, and all are buried in the family plot at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield, CT.
Garrison, Margaret N.	age 69 DL	598 Burnside Ave, East Hartford, CT DL
Goff, Maurice	age 24 DL	62 Bellevue Sq., Hartford, CT DL	aka Mrs. Arnold Goff. Attended the circus with her daughter Muriel. Both were killed in the fire, and both are buried at Northwood Cemetery, Windsor, CT.
Goff, Muriel	age 4 DL	62 Bellevue Sq., Hartford, CT DL	Attended the circus with her mother, Maurice Goff. Both were killed in the fire, and both are buried at Northwood Cemetery, Windsor, CT.
Goldstein, Adrienne	age 3 DL	23 Andover St., Hartford, CT DL	Adrian Beverly Goldstein, aged 3 years, daughter of Captain Leonard and the late Sylvia (Lagary) Goldstein, died July 6, 1944. (alternate spelling as printed in The Hartford Times obituary) Father listed as "Morris" (not Leonard) on JOWBR. Adrienne Beverly Goldstein, born 03-25-1941, died 07-06-1944, buried in Sharai Torah (Federation) Cemetery, Hartford, CT, plot D38. JOWBR
Goldstein, Sylvia	age 27	23 Andover St., Hartford, CT DL	Mrs. Sylvia (Lagary) Goldstein, wife of Captain Leonard Goldstein died on July 6, 1944. Age: 25 DL Spouse listed as "Morris" (not Leonard) on JOWBR. Sylvia Goldstein (Lagary), born 09-10-1916, died 07-06-1944, buried in Sharai Torah (Federation), Hartford, CT, plot D37. JOWBR
Gorsky, Kenneth	age 5	2674 Main St, Hartford, CT DL	Went to circus with his cousin Shirley Kellin, where both would perish in the fire. Age: 5 1/2 DL Kenneth Gorsky, born 01-02-1939, died 07-06-1944, buried at Emanuel Cemetery, Wethersfield, CT, plot I13. JOWBR
Goulko, Ann	age 36 DL	130 Maplewood Ave., West Hartford, CT DL	Mother of Nancy M. Goulko
Goulko, Claire Margaret	age 17
Goulko, Elizabeth	age 22 DL	95 Monticello Terrace, Great Kills, Staten Island, NY DL	Buried in Valhalla Beautiful, Staten Island, NY. Elizabeth Josephine Barrows Goulko DL
Goulko, Nancy M.	age 6 DL	130 Maplewood Ave., West Hartford, CT DL	Daughter of Ann Goulko
Grant, Hulda	age 28 DL	143 Cannon St, East Hartford, CT DL	Hulda Miller Grant, white female, 28 years old, found dead on scene July 6, 1944 at 2:45 pm from trauma to head and torso and 4th degree burns. Body was delivered to Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home. COR Mrs. Hulda Miller Grant, wife of William B. Grant died on July 6, 1944. Buried in Alderbrook Cemetery, Guilford, CT
Gray, Helen F.	age 65 DL	58 Forest St., Providence, RI DL	Helen F. Gray, white female, 65 years old, was severely burned and taken to Municipal Hospital where, in spite of supportive treatment, plasma transfusions, etc. she expired on July 12, 1944 at 1:10 am from 2nd and 3rd degree burns by fire. Body was delivered to Dillon Funeral Home. COR On the Critical List at Municipal Hospital, 7/10/1944. Died at Municipal Hospital early Wednesday, 7/12/1944.
Hagar, Audrey	age 22 DL	43 Hastings St, Bar Harbor, Long Island, NY DL	Visiting Marlborough, CT DL
Hart, Nellie Francis	age 69	New Britain, CT	On the Critical List at Municipal Hospital, 7/10/1944.
Hess, Minnie	age 42 DL	8750 Bay Parkway, Brooklyn, NY DL
Hindle, Ada Hall	age 65	Norwich, CT	On the Critical List at Municipal Hospital, 7/10/1944. Buried in Maplewood Cemetery, Norwich, CT. Mrs. Hindle attended the circus with her grandson Edmund Hall Hindle and daughter-in-law Mary Hindle. Edmund and Mary would survive, Ada was not as fortunate.
Hines, Peter W.	age 5 DL	Salisbury, CT Lakeville, CT DL	Son of Mrs. Charles Hines (who gave birth to another son on July 8, 1944) and Lakeville veterinarian Dr. C. P. Hines. Attended the circus with grandfather Edwin G. Woodward, grandmother Lucille Woodward, Elizabeth Putnam and her daughter and Mary S. Putnam., and Edith Browne Corttis. All died from injuries received in the fire. Noted as 8 years old in the Manchester Evening Herald, 7/7/44 (incorrect?)
Johnson, Helen Marie	age 54 DL	21 Belanger St, West Hartford, CT DL	Helen Marie Johnson, wife of Alvin Johnson, died on July 6, 1944. Buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson attended the circus with her granddaughter Constance Pellen, who also died in the fire. Helen A. Johnson DL See Mrs. Johnson's memorial at findagrave.com
Kavalier, Esther	age 39 DL	65 Griswold Dr., West Hartford, CT DL	Mrs. Esther H. Cavalier, died at Municipal Hospital. Attended the circus with her daughter, Sandra Kavalier. Both died. Both are buried in Emanuel Cemetery in Wethersfield, CT. Esther H. Kavalier, born 1905, died 07-07-1944, buried in Emanuel Cemetery, Hartford, CT, plot H1. JOWBR
Kavalier, Sandra	age 6	65 Griswold Dr., West Hartford, CT DL	Attended the circus with her mother, Esther Kavalier. Both died. Sandra (Cientara) Kavalier, age 5 DL Sandra Lois Kavalier, born 1938, died 07-06-1944, buried in Emanuel Cemetery, Wethersfield, CT, plot H2. JOWBR
Kelley, Dorothy E.	age 48 DL	21 Boswell Rd., West Hartford, CT DL	Dorothy (Dennett) Kelly, beloved wife of Edward P. Kelly, died July 6, 1944. Buried in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery. See Mrs. Kelly's memorial at findagrave.com.
Kellin, Shirley Ann	age 16	718 Asylum Ave, Hartford, CT DL	Took her cousin Kenneth Gorsky to the circus, where both would perish. Age: 17 DL Shirley Kellin, born 08-14-1927, died 07-06-1944, buried at Emanuel Cemetery, Wethersfield, CT, plot I14. JOWBR
Koob, Helen	age 44 DL	544 Park Rd., West Hartford, CT DL	Helen Marie Koob, aged 44, and B. Herbert Koob Jr., aged 7, wife and son of B. Herbert Koob died July 6, 1944. Buried in Fairview Cemetery.
Koob, Herbert Jr.	age 7 DL	544 Park Rd., West Hartford, CT DL	B. Herbert Koob Jr., aged 7, and Helen Marie Koob, aged 44, son and wife of B. Herbert Koob died July 6, 1944. Buried in Fairview Cemetery. B. Herbert Koob, Jr. DL
Kruh, Roslyn	age 22	15 Wiltshire Lane, West Hartford, CT COR	Roslyn Kruh, born 1922, died 07-16-1944, buried at Zion Hill Cemetery, Hartford, CT, plot C63. JOWBR aka Rusty (because of her red hair). Went to the circus with her Aunt and two cousins who were visiting from NY. Roslyn's mother was going to go, but she was ill so Rosyln went in her place. Roslyn helped her party escape the burning tent, and went back in to help others. She suffered burns on her feet and complete dehydration, and succumbed to kidney failure after 10 days in the hospital. CFR Roslyn Kruh, 22 year old white female, came to an untimely death at 11:15 pm on July 16, 1944 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford as a result of 1st and 2nd degree burns of the face, breasts, back, arms and legs sustained when the tent ignited at the circus. Rosyln was admitted to St. Francis Hospital at 3:30 on July 6th, and in spite of supportive treatment ran a down-hill course and expired on July 16. Body delivered to Weinstein for burial.COR
Kuhnly, Dorothy	age 36	28 White St., Rockville, CT DL	Wife of Francis Kuhnly. Age: 35 DL Mrs. Kuhnly attended the circus with her children, Georgianna, Roberta and Barry. Mrs. Kuhnly and Georgianna both died from their injuries; Roberta and Barry survived.CFR Circus fire survivor Betty Lou Harmstedt also was in the group with the Kuhnly's. Mrs. Kuhnly died on Thursday, July 6th. TWT Dorothy is buried in St. Bernard's Cemetery. Dorothy may have fallen, and her daughter Georgianna stopped to help her and both were overcome by the crowd, or possibly Georgianna fell and Dorothy stopped to help (from a personal account).
Kuhnly, Georgianna	age 12 DL	28 White St., Rockville, CT DL	Georgianna attended the circus with her mother, Dorothy, and siblings Roberta and Barry. Georgianna and Dorothy both died from their injuries; Roberta and Barry survived.CFR Circus fire survivor Betty Lou Harmstedt also was in the group with the Kuhnly's. Georgianna died on Monday, July 10. TWT On the Critical List at Municipal Hospital, 7/10/1944. Georgianna May Kuhnly, 12, daughter of Francis Kuhnly died shortly after noon on July 10th at Municipal Hospital from burns suffered at the circus fire. Born in Rockville on May 30, 1932, Georgianna was an active junior member of the Red Cross. Buried in St. Bernard's Cemetery. Georgianna may have fallen, and her mother Dorothy stopped to help her and both were overcome by the crowd, or possibly Dorothy fell and Georgianna stopped to help (from a personal account).
Kurnetta, Mary	age 18	101 Hotchkiss St, Middletown, CT DL	Cousin of Raymond Erickson, Jr., also a victim. WCF Age: 19 DL
Lapuk, Sarah	age 40 DL	240 Cornwall St, Hartford, CT DL	Sarah Lapuk, born 1904, died 07-09-1944, buried in Young Ludmir Benevelent Cemetery, Hartford, CT, plot B43. JOWBR
Lapuk, Seymour	age 8 DL	240 Cornwall St, Hartford, CT DL	Seymour J. Lapuk, born 1936, died 07-06-1944, buried in Young Ludmir Benevelent Cemetery, Hartford, CT, plot B42. JOWBR
LeVasseur, Marion	age 32	761 Burlington Ave., Bristol, CT DL	Ludger W. LeVasseur identified the badly burned body of his wife, Marion LeVasseur, at the morgue at the State Armory. Their son Gerald LeVasseur, 5, who attended the circus with his mother, was badly burned and is said to be in serious condition at Municipal Hospital. Marion and Gerald attended the circus with Mrs. James Eustice, Mrs. M. E. Linxweiller and the latter's daughter, Mary Ann. Born 9/3/1911 in Providence, RI. Marion was a registered nurse, a member of St. Joseph's Church and the Connecticut Nurses Association. Age: 30 DL Buried in the family plot in St. Joseph's new cemetery (Bristol?)
Locke, Elaine Ida	age 6 DL	579 Hills St., East Hartford, CT DL	Born 5/25/38, died 7/6/44. Buried in East Cemetery in Manchester, CT. "Perished in Circus Fire in Hartford CT 1944" -- inscribed on grave stone. Attended circus with her mother Viola Anne Locke, aunt Edith May Wickham Budrick, and cousins Edith Wickham Budrick and Joseph C. Budrick, Jr. All perished in the fire.
Locke, Viola Anne	age 40 DL	579 Hills St., East Hartford, CT DL	aka Viola Ann Wickham Locke. Born 2/27/04, died 7/6/44. Buried in East Cemetery in Manchester, CT. "Perished in Circus Fire in Hartford CT 1944" -- inscribed on grave stone. Attended circus with her daughter Elaine I. Locke, sister Mrs. Edith May Wickham Budrick, niece Edith Wickham Budrick, and nephew Joseph C. Budrick, Jr. All perished in the fire.
Logan, Sandra L.	age 4 DL	136 William St., Middletown, CT DL	Sandra attended the circus with her mother, Lillian Tillbrook Logan, and her grandmother, Emma Tillbrook. Lillian had Sandra under her arm as she tried to get her out safely, but Sandra fell from her arm, and was trampled and then burned. See Sandra's listing at findagrave.com.
Marcovicz, Stephanie	age 30	24 Morris St., Hartford, CT DL	Mrs. Stephanie Marcovicz and Francis Marcovicz, Jr., wife and son of Francis Marcovicz, died July 6, 1944. Buried in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery. Stephania Marcowicz, age 31 DL
Marcovicz, Francis Jr.	age 4	24 Morris St., Hartford, CT DL	Francis Marcovicz, Jr. and Mrs. Stephanie Marcovicz, son and wife of Francis Marcovicz, died July 6, 1944. Buried in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery. Age: 5 DL
Marcus, Martin	age 44 DL	102 Baltimore St., Hartford, CT DL	Martin (Max) Marcus DL Mr. Marcus was the proprieter of Atlas Cleaning and Drying Company. Burial at Barbour St. Cemetery. Martin Marcus, born 1900, died 07-06-1944, buried at Agudas Achim Cemetery, Hartford, CT, plot R44. JOWBR
Mason, Jarvis W.	age 3 DL	48 Hickory Lane, West Hartford, CT DL	Jarvis Woolverton Mason 3rd, aged 3 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jarvis Woolverton Mason, died July 6, 1944. Cremation at Springfield, Mass. Jarvis W. Mason 3rd DL
Mason, Marcia McKinney	age 35 DL	48 Hickory Lane, West Hartford DL	aka Mrs. Jarvis N. Mason Was on the Critical List at Hartford Hospital, 7/10/1944. Died at Hartford Hospital, early Wednesday, 7/12/1944.
Mather, Lola Booth	age 41	26 Ashley St., Hartford, CT DL	Mrs. Lola Booth Mather, widow of Edward H. Mather, died July 6, 1944 at Municipal Hospital. Buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Daughter of Mrs. Sarah Booth, also a victim. WCF Age 40 DL See Mrs. Mather's memorial at findagrave.com.
Mather, Sarah Elizabeth	age 7 DL	26 Ashley St., Hartford, CT DL	Sarah Elizabeth Mather, daughter of Lola Booth Mather, died July 6, 1944. Buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery See Sarah's memorial at findagrave.com.
Mathews, Dorothy C.	age 34 DL	34 Walnut St, Rocky Hill, CT DL
Mathews, Roslyn	age 5 DL	38 Walnut St, Rocky Hill, CT DL
Matteson, Theresa E.	age 46 DL	256 Spring St, Meriden, CT DL
Mearman, Charlotte	age 7 DL	243 Franklin Ave., Hartford, CT DL	Charlotte Caroline Mearman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Mearman, died July 6, 1944. Buried in Old Cemetery, Cromwell, CT. Charlotte Caroline Mearman DL See Charlotte's memorial at findagrave.com.
Metcalf, Marjorie R.	age 51 DL	66 Vernon Ave., Rockville, CT DL	Sister of physician Dr. Metcalf CFR Dr. Metcalf identified his sister's body at the armory on the evening of 7/6/44. SDN Attended the circus with her niece, Virginia Metcalf, who survived with burns to the arms.SDN Miss Metcalf was the proprietor of Metcalf Drugstore on East Main St. in Rockville for the last 25 years, taking over after her father's death. SDN
Miles, Monica	age 6 DL	East Haddam, CT DL	Niece of Edith Walters, also a victim.WCF
Milliken, Stephen Ronald	age 6 DL	21 Hilltop Dr., West Hartford, CT DL	Buried at Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford, CT.
Moore, Martha Ann	age 65	Hartford, CT	Martha Moore is survived by two daughters, a son and her husband Walter.
Murphy, Charles Walter	age 4	11 Crown St., Plainville, CT DL	Attended the circus with his parents, Walter D. and Hortense Murphy, and sister Patricia. All but Patricia would die from injuries received in the fire. Charles also leaves a 7 month old brother, James. Age: 3 DL Buried in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Plainville, CT.
Murphy, Hortense	age 32 DL	11 Crown St., Plainville, CT DL	Attended the circus with herhusband Walter, and children Charles W. and Patricia. All but Patricia would die from injuries received in the fire. Mrs. Murphy also leaves a 7 month old son, James. aka Mrs. Walter Murphy, died at Municipal Hospital Saturday morning, 7/8/44 as a result of burns received in the fire. Buried in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Plainville, CT.
Murphy, Walter D.	age 34 DL	11 Crown St., Plainville, CT DL	Attended the circus with his wife, Hortense, and children Charles W. and Patricia. All but Patricia would die from injuries received in the fire. Walter also leaves a 7 month old son, James. Mr. Murphy was an assistant pharmacist at Liggett's Drug Store in New Britain, and was known to friends as "Brick". Walter was connected with the recreation bowling alleys, Brick's Restaurant, and was also a correspondent to The Hartford Times. Noted as 38 years old in The Bristol Press, 7/11/44. Buried in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Plainville, CT.
Nogas, Valerie Jane	age 8	7 Lexington St, Wethersfield, CT DL	Granddaughter of Katherine Vensas, niece of Charles Tomalonis, also victims.WCF Miss Nogas attended the circus with her grandmother, Katherine Vensas. Both were killed, and both are buried at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield, CT. Age: 9 DL Valeria Jane Nogas DL
Norris, Agnes	age 6 DL	101 Ridge Road, Middletown, CT DL
Norris, Eva	age 43 DL	101 Ridge Road, Middletown, CT DL	Formerly known as Miss Eva Lathrop, well known school teacher in Manchester. Before her marriage to Michael E. Norris, Eva taught for nearly 12 years at the South School in Manchester, CT. Dental records used for identification. Eva Irene Norris DL Buried in St. Bernards' Cemetery, Rockville, CT.
Norris, Judy	age 6	101 Ridge Road, Middletown, CT	Judy's body was never identified.
Norris, Michael E.	age 50 DL	101 Ridge Road, Middletown, CT DL	Dental records used for identification. Buried in St. Bernards' Cemetery, Rockville, CT.
North, Irene Cook	age 49 DL	3 Linden St, Rockville, CT DL	Wife of Henry North. Age listed as 50 in newspaper.SDN
North, Irene May	age 7 DL	3 Linden St, Rockville, CT DL
O'Brien, Daniel	age 7 DL	441 Highland St., Manchester, CT DL	Daniel O'Brien, seven years old son of Lawrence O'Brien, died July 6, 1944. His remains were identified on July 7, 1944 in the State Armory, Hartford, by his father.
O'Connell, Doris Jean	age 5 DL	63 Main St, Unionville, CT DL	Doris Jean and her mother Evelyn O'Connell both died in the fire. Doris Jean's father was Dr. Enos J. O'Connell. Buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, Unionville, CT.
O'Connell, Evelyn	age 32 DL	63 Main St, Unionville, CT DL	Evelyn was the wife of Dr. Enos J. O'Connell; their daughter Doris Jean O'Connor also died in the fire. Dr. O'Connell also has a son. Eveline Breault O'Connell DL Buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, Unionville, CT.
O'Connor, Mary C.	age 64 DL	48 Tremont St, Hartford, CT DL	Mary O'Connor is buried at Mt St Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield, CT. Mary Crowe O'Connor DL
Pellens, Constance	age 2	375 New Park Ave.,West Hartford, CT DL	Constance Louise Pellen, daughter of Girard and Grace Pellen, died July 6, 1944. Buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery. (alternate spelling as printed in The Hartford Times obituary) Age 2 1/2 DL Constance attended the circus with her grandmother Helen Johnson, who also died in the fire. See Constance's memorial at findagrave.com.
Pistorio, Carmella	age 39 DL	62 Elmer St., Hartford, CT DL	Mrs. Carmela Pistorio, wife of Salvatore Pistorio, attended the circus with her sister-in-law, Anna Dimartino. Both women died in the fire. They were going to bring their children to the circus the next day. Buried in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield, CT. See Mrs. Pistorio's listing at findagrave.com.
Poglitsch, Frank	age 8	311 Shuttle Meadow Avenue, New Britain, CT DL	Son of Dr. Frank Poglitsch. Died either July 9 or July 10, 1944. Age: 6 DL See Frank's memorial at findagrave.com.
Poglitsch, Lillian	age 36 DL	311 Shuttle Meadow Avenue, New Britain, CT DL	See Mrs. Poglitsch's memorial at findagrave.com.
Prost, Eva	age 25 DL	44 Capen St, Hartford, CT DL	Eva Glick Prost and her daughter Rochelle Helene Prost were both killed in the circus fire. Mrs. Prost leaves her husband, Samuel M. Prost, and daughter Barbara Prost.
Prost, Rochelle	age 3	44 Capen St, Hartford, CT DL	Rochelle Helene Prost and her mother Eva Glick Prost were both killed in the circus fire. Rochelle H. Prost, age 2 DL
Putnam, Elizabeth	age 43	Willimantic, CT Storrs, CT DL	aka Mrs. Paul L. Putnam age: 40 DL Attended the circus with daughter Mary S. Putnam, Edwin G. Woodward, Lucille Woodward, and their grandson Peter W. Hines, and Edith Browne Corrtis. All died from injuries received in the fire. Buried in Storrs Cemetery. Wife of state farm supervisor Professor Paul Putnam, who did not attend the circus. Elizabeth's body was identified by brother-in-law Samuel J. Putnam of Wethersfield. Mrs. Putnam's teen daughter, also Elizabeth,was working in the tobacco fields on the day of the fire and had a premonition that something bad had happened to her Mother...
Putnam, Mary S.	age 9	Willimantic, CT Storrs, CT DL	Attended the circus with mother Elizabeth Putnam, Edwin G. Woodward, Lucille Woodward, and their grandson Peter W. Hines, and Edith Browne Corrtis. All died from injuries received in the fire. age: 10 DL Buried in Storrs Cemetery. Mary's funeral was reportedly delayed due to her identity being uncertain.
Rester, Elizabeth	age 24 DL	South Coventry, CT DL	Sister of Mary Rester Franz and Rose Terry Rester. WCF
Rester, Rose Terry	age 27 DL	South Coventry, CT DL	Sister of Mary Rester Franz and Elizabeth Rester. WCF
Roberts, Elizabeth	age 37 DL	Riverton Rd., Winsted, CT DL	aka Elizabeth Greenlaw Roberts, attended circus with her husband Theodore Roberts, and their children Theodora, Judith and Carlton. Elizabeth's husband and children were all hospitalized with injuries sustained during the fire. Mrs. Roberts was born in Eastport, Maine in 1907 and died Friday, July 7, at Municipal Hospital of burns sustained at the circus fire. Elizabeth is buried in Riverton Cemetery in Winsted, CT. She was a teacher at Forde School in Robertsville.
Shinkel, Doris	age 21	68 Plymouth Lane, Manchester, CT DL	aka Doris Marie Schinkel, age 22, died July 9th at Hartford Hospital from burns received at the circus fire. She had recently graduated from Boston University in May, 1944 with a BS degree in Practical Arts. Doris attended the circus with a neighbor's child, Ellen Patricia Edson, who also died. Miss Shinkel is survived by her parents and one sister, Miss Marion Louise Shinkel. Age: 22 DL Schinkel DL
Smith, Joan Lee	age 5 DL	860 Park Ave., Bloomfield, CT DL
Smith, Thyra M.	age 48	Box 63, Canton, CT DL	Age: 49 DL
Snelgrove, Edwin Ralph	age 47	8 Usher Ave., Plainville, CT DL	Edwin Ralph Snelgrove, 47, died July 6, 1944. He was an assistant secretary of the Atkins Printing Co. in New Britain. He leaves his four brothers and two sisters, and his daughter Shirley, who is in a serious condition at Municipal Hospital. His wife, Olive M. Snelgrove was also a victim of the fire. Age: 45 DL
Snelgrove, Olive M.	age 42 DL	8 Usher Ave., Plainville, CT DL	Olive M. Snelgrove, 42, died July 6, 1944. She leaves her daughter Shirley, who is in a serious condition at Municipal Hospital, her mother Mrs. Alberta Rogers, and a sister Mrs. Frederick Jones of Waterbury, CT. Her husband, Edwin Ralph Snelgrove was also killed in the fire.
Steinberg, Louis	age 74 DL	374 Sigourney St., Hartford, CT DL	Louis Steinberg, born 1871, died 07-06-1944, buried at Beth Midrash Hagadol (United Synagogue), Hartford, CT, plot W42. JOWBR
Surdam, Clarence	age 28 DL	RFD 1, New Hartford, CT Bakerville, New Hartford, CT DL	aka Clarence Surdan, died at Municpal Hospital.
Surdam, Katherine	age 73	New Hartford, CT DL	Age: 62 DL
Testa, Vincent	age 10 DL	322 Garden St, Hartford, CT DL	Vincent was a pupil in the fifth grade at the Vine Street School. Buried at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield, CT.
Tomalonis, Charles	age 47	21 Lawrence St, Hartford, CT DL	Son of Katherine Vensas and uncle of Valerie Nogas.WCF On the Critical List at Municipal Hospital, 7/10/1944. Charles Kamelonis, age 50 DL
Toth, Joan	age 9 DL	14 Woodbine St, Hartford, CT DL	Joan and Regina were celebrating their birthdays at the circus, with their brother Albert and mother Louise. Joan and Regina perished in the fire; Albert and Louise survived, with severe injuries. Joan F. Toth DL The Toth girls are buried at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield, CT.
Toth, Regina	age 11 DL	14 Woodbine St, Hartford, CT DL	Joan and Regina were celebrating their birthdays at the circus, with their brother Albert and mother Louise. Joan and Regina perished in the fire; Albert and Louise survived, with severe injuries. Regina Diana Toth DL The Toth girls are buried at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield, CT.
Traver, Laura	age 39 DL	11 Seneca Dr, Bloomfield, CT DL	Died either July 9 or July 10, 1944.
Venberg, Anna	age 52	154 Market St, New Britain, CT DL	Age: 50 DL
Vensas, Katherine	age 61 DL	24 Lawrence St., Hartford, CT DL	Katherine Vensas attended the circus with her granddaugther, Valerie Jane Nogas. Both were killed, and both are buried at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield, CT. Mother of Charles Tomalonis and grandmother of Valerie Nogas, also victims. WCF
Verrett, Ida	age 35 DL	42 Main St, Hartford, CT DL
Verrett, Myrtle	age 22 DL	Pittsburgh, PA DL
Viering, Mildred R.	age 27 DL	297 Victoria Road, Hartford, CT DL	aka Millie Viering, aka Mrs. Mildred (Jacques) Viering, wife of Joseph A. Viering. Mrs. Viering attended the circus with her son, Paul. Both would perish in the fire. They sat in reserved seats near the origin of the fire. Died July 6, 1944. Buried in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery., Bloomfield, CT. See Mrs. Viering's listing at findagrave.com.
Viering, Paul O.	age 4 DL	297 Victoria Road, Hartford, CT DL	Son of Joseph A. Viering and the late Mildred (Jacques) Viering, died July 6, 1944. Buried in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield, CT. Paul attended the circus with his mother, Mildred Viering. Both would perish in the fire. They sat in reserved seats near the origin of the fire. See Paul Oliver Viering's listing at findagrave.com.
Wabrek, Ann	age 45 DL	37 Main St., New Hartford, CT DL	aka Mrs. Anna Wabrek, died at Municipal Hospital. Anna Christina Wabrek DL
Wabrek, Loraine	age 13 DL	New Hartford, CT DL	See Loraine's listing at findagrave.com.
Wakeman, Bruce	age 7 DL	23 Grennan Rd., West Hartford, CT DL	Bruce Carlyle Wakeman, aged 7 years, son of Elwyn D. Wakeman and the late Virginia (Thomson) Wakeman, died July 6, 1944.
Wakeman, Virginia T.	age 33 DL	23 Grennan Rd., West Hartford, CT DL	Virginia (Thomson) Wakeman , aged 33 years, wife of Elwyn D. Wakeman, died July 6, 1944 with her son, Bruce Carlyle Wakeman, aged 7 years. She leaves her husband Elwyn D. Wakeman and a daughter, Sandra Wakeman. Virginia's daughter Sandra is among the survivors of the fire. Virginia was on staff at the Mark Twain branch of the Hartford Public Library for many years. She graduated from Hall High School and studied at the Springfield Library School.
Walters, Edith	age 22 DL	East Haddam, CT DL	Aunt of Monica Miles, also a victim. WCF
Watchen, Anna	age 62	19 Golway St., Manchester, CT	spelled Waichen in the Manchester Evening Herald, 7/7/1944 (incorrect?) Attended the circus with her daughter, Miss Helen Watchen of New York, and Mrs. Edward Gongulis of Rockville, CT. Buried in St. Bridget's cemetery, Manchester, CT.
Woodward, Edwin G.	age 54 DL	Storrs, CT DL	Died late Friday night (July 7) at Municipal Hospital from injuries received at the circus fire. Mr. Woodward attended the circus with his wife Lucille Woodward, grandson Peter W. Hines, Elizabeth Putnam and her daughter and Mary S. Putnam., and Edith Browne Corttis. All died from injuries received in the fire. Edwin Woodward was Dean of the College of Agriculture, University of Connecticut, and chairman of the Agriculture Committee of the Connecticut Post-war Planning Board.
Woodward, Lucille	age 55 or 58?	Storrs, CT	Attended circus with husband Edwin G. Woodward, grandson Peter W. Hines, Elizabeth Putnam and her daughter and Mary S. Putnam., and Edith Browne Corttis. All died from injuries received in the fire. Mrs. Woodward's body was never identified.
Unknown	infant		Unidentified skull and body parts of infant. Unknown person (parts of body cremated by Dr. Weissenborn) DL May have been child of Unidentified #4512.TWT
NOTE: Names listed below do not appear on the memorial.
Unidentified #1503	9		Male, probably Caucasian, 55 pounds, 3'-11" tall. Unidentified person buried from Hartford Hospital morgue DL Buried in Northwood Cemetery, Hartford, CT.
Unidentified #1510	11		Male, probably Caucasian, 70 pounds, 4'-4" tall. Unidentified person buried from Hartford Hospital morgue DL Buried in Northwood Cemetery, Hartford, CT.
Unidentified #1565	6		Female, Caucasian, 40 pounds, 3'-10" tall. Formerly buried in Northwood Cemetery, Hartford, CT. Unidentified person buried from Hartford Hospital morgue DL The body of previously unidentified victim #1565 was declared to be Miss Eleanor Cook in 1991. The body of #1565 was moved from Northwood Cemetery to Southampton, MA, next to Edward Cook. UPI
Unidentified #2109	approx. 30		Female, Caucasian, 148 pounds, 5'-1" Unidentified person buried from Hartford Hospital morgue DL Buried in Northwood Cemetery, Hartford, CT.
Unidentified #2200	55 to 60		Male, Caucasian, 170 pounds, 5'-3" Unidentified person buried from Hartford Hospital morgue DL Buried in Northwood Cemetery, Hartford, CT.
Unidentified #4512	30 to 35		Female, probably dark-skinned, 160 pounds, 5'-2" Unidentified person buried from Hartford Hospital morgue DL Buried in Northwood Cemetery, Hartford, CT.
Bryarz, Fred	unknown	Hartford	Included on Partial List of Fire Dead, Manchester Evening Herald, 7/7/1944. Not listed on the memorial as a fire victim.
Coty, Dorothy	16	Bristol	Included on Partial List of Fire Dead, Manchester Evening Herald, 7/7/1944. Not listed on the memorial as a fire victim.
Merman, Lillian C.		Hartford, CT	Included on Partial List of Fire Dead, Manchester Evening Herald, 7/7/1944. Not listed on the memorial as a fire victim.
Leonard, Stanley	37	Simsbury, CT	Included on Partial List of Fire Dead, Manchester Evening Herald, 7/7/1944. Not listed on the memorial as a fire victim.