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Dl 2 THE HARTFORD COURANT: Wdndoy, March 27, 1991 DEATH NOTICES Jonathan Chambers; was Courant reporter STAMFORD Luciano V. Sclafani Sr. TOLLAND Henry Krasusky, 61 Carriage Drive WEST HARTFORD Leland D. Wilcox Jr. WEST SUFFIELD Charles A.

Clark, 1069 N. Grand St. WETHERSFIELD Beatrice M. Dumas, 30 Jameswell Road Adele S. Kadish WINDSOR LOCKS Myrtle J.

Allen, 42 Harrison St. OUT-OF-STATE Jean M. Begin, Sandisfield, Mass. Dale E. Drum, Okala, Fla.

Adele S. Kadish, Melrose, Mass. OUT-OF-COUNTRY Santo Motta, Sicily, Italy HADLYME Edward N. Worthington, Joshuatown Road HARTFORD Jose Cosme Beatrice M. Dumas Anastasia K.

Griffith Florence I. R. Thompson Bertha P. V. Torres MANCHESTER John Carlin Mary L.

Quey, Summer Street NEW BRITAIN Fortunato Burgos, 41 Dwight St. Sooren Haroian, 45 Kenwood Drive Andrew Laskarzewski, Commonwealth Avenue NEW HAVEN George H. Zeisner Jr. OLD SAYBROOK Alice T. Clark PLAINVILLE Dorothy Corlette ROCKVILLE Hedwig Zagura, 37 Elm St.

ROCKY HILL Helen Hostetter Ruth Jensen, 84 Parish Road SIMSBURY Charles A. Clark AVON Jean AA. Begin, W. Main Street BRISTOL Laura AA. Dlpletro Stella F.

Segla CHESTER Robert L. Yatsenick, 11 Wig Hill Road COLCHESTER Jefferson L. Prestridge, 96 Norwich Ave. CROMWELL George H. Plante, 6 Bellaire Manor EAST HARTFORD Robert A.

Repoli, 11 Westerly Terrace ELLINGTON Donald A. Domain 270 Mountain Road ENFIELD Sophie K. LeGault, 2 Oakwood Street Florence I.R. Thompson, 38 Windham Road Albert Weller ESSEX Alice T. Clark, Essex Meadows FORESTVILLE Laura M.

DiPietro, 88 Birch Street Stella F. Segla, 215 Central Street and accuracy in reporting the events taking place in our town, were both satisfying and interesting to many of The Hartford Courant readers living in and outside of Newington," they wrote. "Jonathan was a real professional," said Frank Connolly, former Newington town manager. "Any article that he wrote, he tried to be as impartial and fair as he could be." Chambers was a member of the Connecticut Association of Black Communicators and the National Association of Black Journalists. He was an instructor for the Greater Hartford Minority Journalism Workshop, which encourages high school students to pursue careers in journalism.

"As a friend and a colleague, he was always there when you needed him," said Frances Grandy Taylor, president of the Connecticut journalists' group. "We will miss him very much." A memorial scholarship in Chambers' name will be offered to graduating high school seniors who intend to study journalism in college, she said. Chambers is survived by his mother, Naomi Chambers; his father, Evans Chambers; and two brothers, Evans Chambers and Ronald Gaines, all of Baltimore. Funeral services will be Friday in Baltimore. Arrangements are being handled by the March Funeral Home West, 4300 Wabash Baltimore.

Donations for the scholarship in honor of Chambers may be sent to the Connecticut Association of Black Communicators, The Hartford Courant, care of Frances Grandy Taylor, 285 Broad Hartford, CT 06115. MOTTA. Santo Motta, 89, of Canicat-tini Bagni, Province of Siracusa, Sicily, Italy, widower of Taola (Amodio) Motta, died March 26 in Italy. He lived for most of his life in Italy. He is survived by five sons, Giuseppe of Italy, Sebastiano of Rocky Hill, Salvatore of Hartford, Paolo of Hartford, and Giovanni of Wethersfield; 14 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren.

PRESTRIDGE. Jefferson Leon Prestridge, 73, of 96 Norwich Colchester, died Tuesday (March 26), at the William W. Backus Hospital, Norwich. He was born February 21, 1918 in Ooltewah, son of the late William and Myrlte McGee Prestridge. He was married to his second wife, Elizabeth Johnson.

He was a World War II and Korean Conflict Navy veteran and a submariner, who served in the Pacific, Mid East, and Africa aboard the USS Pargo, the Sea Lion, the Piranha, ana the Jallao. He was a welder machininst for Electric Boat and also Pratt Whitney Aircraft. Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Jefferson L. Prestridge, Jr. of Salem; a step-son, Jeffrey Vasington of Washington, D.C.; a daughter, Nina Zacha-cef ski of Colchester; a step-daughter, Bette Lou McNichols of Norwich; a brother, Lloyd Prestridge in Georgia; three sisters, Elizabeth Early, Phanoy Yarnell, Vasti Prestridge, all of Tennessee; six grandchildren; a great-grandchild; numerous nieces; and nephews.

He was predeceased by his first wife, Effie Prestridge and a son, Tommy Prestridge. Funeral service will be Thursday, 10 a.m., at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Hebron. Interment will follow in the St. Peter's Cemetery, Hebron with full military honors.

Calling hours will be today, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., at the Belmont Funeral Home, 144 S. Main Colchester. QUEY. Mary L. Quey, 87, formerly of Summer Street, Manchester, died Tuesday (March 26) at Manchester Memorial Hospital.

She was the widow of Martin Joseph Quey. Born in Italy, she lived In Manchester for over 50 years. Prior to her retirement, she had been employed by Manchester Modes. She is survived by a son, Paul Quey of Manchester; a daughter, Ernestine Mitchell of Manchester; four grandchildren, Ann Marie Nadelman of Putnam, Janet Gurka of Lansing, Michelle Quey of Manchester, and Jennifer Quey of Manchester; and two great-grandchildren, Christine Laura Nadelman, and Carrie Sarah Nadelman, both of Putnam. Funeral service will be Saturday, 10 a.m., at John F.

Tierney Funeral Home, 219 W. Center Manchester. Burial will be In St. James Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 E.m.

Memorial contributions may made to the charity of the donor's choice. REPOLI. Robert Angelo Repoli, 53, of 11 Westerly Terrace, East Hartford, died Monday (March 25, 1991) in St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center. He was born In Hartford, and lived in East Hartford for all of his life.

He was employed by the Board of Education for the Town of East Hartford for 25 years, until his retirement in Jonathan D. Chambers of Baltimore, a former staff writer at The Courant, died Monday at Baltimore County General Hospital in Towson, atter a long illness. He was 29. Family members said Chambers died of complications from a long-term illness. He was hospitalized Thursday.

Chambers, formerly of Hartford, was The Cou-rant's Newington reporter for two years before resigning in January. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Hartford. Chambers had been a re- chambers porter at the Asbury (N.J.) Park Press and the Raleigh (N.C.) News Observer before joining The Courant in 1988. He was a graduate of the University of Maryland. "Jon was a real asset to the city desk," said Courant city editor Janet McMillan.

"He always volunteered to help when stories were breaking or a co-worker was absent. Despite his health problems, he tried to put his job first." Newington officials and employees at town hall said Chambers was friendly and thoughtful. Last month, Keith H. Chapman, Newington's acting town manager, and the town council sent Chambers a letter thanking him for his coverage. "The insight and understanding displayed by you, and your fairness Helen Hostetter; Helen Hostetter, a retired teacher in the Hartford public schools, died Monday.

She was 84 and lived in Rocky Hill. Hostetter, who taught special education, retired in 1977. In 1976, she was named an Outstanding Leader in Elementary and Secondary Education. R. Satiacum; fugitive Indian activist This town-by-town listing is offered free of charge by The Hartford Courant.

Paid announcements of death appear below. In Memoriam and Card of Thanks notices may be telephoned to 241-6392 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturday 12 to 6:30 p.m., and Sunday 2 to 7:30 p.m. DEATH NOTICES DUMAS. Beatrice (Mays) Dumas, 89, widow of Theodore C.

Dumas, of 30 Jameswell Road, Wethers-field, died Tuesday (March 26), at her home. Born in Pyrgos, Greece, she had lived in Hartford and Wethersfield most of her life. She was a member of St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral and its Senior Citizens, and a member of the Ladies Philoptochos Society. She leaves two daughters, Bess D.

Nericcio of Daley City, Mary D. Gamilis of Somers; a son, Constantine Dumas of Wethersfield; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral will be Thursday, 10:30 a.m., from the Giuliano-Sagarino Funeral Home, 247 Washington Hartford, followed by services in St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Calling hours are today, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. There will be a trisayion, 8 p.m., at the funeral home. Donations may be made to St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 433 Fairfield Hartford. HOSTETTER.

Helen Hostetter, 84, of Rocky Hill, died Monday (March 25). She was born In Farmington, and was a teacher in the Hartford Public School System, retiring in 1977. She was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. She received her degrees from Columbia University, New York, and was licensed in California, New York, and Connecticut, to teach the special education child.

She leaves a sister, Yvonne Brown of California; nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be Thursday, March 28, 10 a.m., in the Protestant chapel of the Rocky Hill Veteran's Home and Hospital. Burial will be in Col. R.F. Gates Cemetery, Rocky Hill.

There are no calling hours. Rose Hill Funeral Home, 580 Elm Rocky Hill, has charge of arrangements. KADISH. Adele (Schwartzberg) Kadish, 75, of 48 Windsor Melrose, formerly of Wethersfield, died Tuesday (March 26, 1991) at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Burlington, Mass. She was a retired secretary with the Hartford Juvenile Court.

She was the widow of Harold Kadish. She was the beloved mother of Marlene Prosansky of Melrose, and the late Toby (Kadish) Goralsky; sister of Edward Schwartzberg of New Jersey, Mrs. Ethel Merlin, and Mrs. Ruth Wax, both of New York City; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be Thursday, 1:30 p.m., in the chapel of the Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farming-ton Hartford, with interment in John Hay Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. KRASUSKY. Henry Krasusky, 51, of 61 Carriage Drive, Tolland, husband of Eileen (Hogan) Krasusky, died Tuesday (March 26) at Manchester Memorial Hospital. He was born in Flushing, N.V., son of Julian Krasusky of Peekskill, N.Y., and the late Alice (DeMeo) Krasusky, and was a Tolland resident for 18 years. Mr.

Krasusky was an engineer at Pratt 8. Whitney Aircraft, a communicant of St. Matthew's Church, and was active with the Boy Scouts. He was a former member of the Nathan Hale Ancient Fife 8. Drum Corps, and a former member of the Glastonbury Modelers Club.

Besides his wite ana tatner, ne is survived by two sons, Roger Krasusky, and Paul Krasusky, both of Tolland. Funeral service will be Friday, 9 a.m., from the Burke-Fortin Funeral Home, 76 Prospect Rockville, with a Blessing, 10 a.m., in St. Matthew's Church. Burial will be in St. Bernard's Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. LASKARZEWSKI. Andrew Laskarzewski, 39, formerly of Commonwealth Avenue, New Britain, died Monday (March 25, 1991), at New Britain General Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of New Britain, he was the son of Florence (Woznlak) Laskarzewski of New Britain and the late Henry Laskarzewski. A graduate of Pulaski High School in 1969, he received his B.S.

degree and an MBA degree from University of Connecticut, Storrs. He was formerly employed by the Hartford Insurance Group and currently by Orion Capital Companies, Farmington. He was a member of Holy Cross Church and the Spartans Vets A.C., New Britain. Besides his mother, he leaves a brother, Michael Laskarzewski of New Britain; three sisters, Susan McCall of Ashland, Margie Davis of New Britain, and Patricia Tormay of Plantsville; several aunts; uncles; many cousins; nieces; nephews; and friends. Funeral services will be Thursday, 9:15 a.m., from the Burritt Hill Funeral Home, 332 Burritt New Britain, followed by a prayer service, 10 a.m., at Holy Cross Church.

Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, New Britain. Calling hours will be Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., at the funeral home. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial mass Monday (April 1), 10 a.m., at Holy Cross Church. DEATH NOTICES BEGIN. Jean M.

Begin, 58, of W. Main Street, Avon, and Sandisfield, died Monday (March 25, 1991) at his home in Avon. He was born Aug. 15, 1932, In St. George, Quebec, Canada, and most recently divided his time between Avon and Sandisfield, Mass.

Mr. Begin was an electrician for the past 30 years. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local No. 35, and the Knights of Columbus Council No. 6119.

He is survived by two sons, Rickl J. Begin of Haskell, N. and Alan E. Begin of Avon; and two sisters, Liz Nadeau of Lauzon, Quebec, Canada, and Jeannine Maheux of Notre Dame of the Rosary, Quebec, Canada. Funeral service and burial will be in Quebec, Canada.

There are no calling hours. Vincent Funeral Home, 120 Albany Turnpike, Canton, has charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to Newington Children's Hospital, 181 E. Cedar Newington 06111. CLARK.

Alice (Taylor) Clark, 85, of Essex Meadows, Essex, died March 20, 1991, at Essex Meadows Health Care Center, Essex, after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Breckinridge Clark, and daughter of the late Herbert and Lida (Irwin) Taylor. She was born in Chicago, May 5, 1905, and was formerly of Old Kelsey Point Road, Westbrook, and Danielson. She Is survived by three sons, Robert Clark of East Berlin, David T. Clark of Farmington, and Breckinridge Clark of West Hartford; two sisters, Margaret Waterman, and Helen Davidson, both of California; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

Memorial service will be Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m., in the Swan Funeral Home, 1224 Boston Post Road, Old Say-brook. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill. Contributions may be made to Connecticut Hospice, 61 Burban Drive, Branford 06405. COSME. Jose Cosme, 58, of Hartford, died Sunday (March 24).

Born in Cidra, Puerto Rico. He is survived by two sons Malvel of Hammonton, N.J., and Jose Jr. of Ohio; a daughter Maria Cosme of Hammonton, N.J.; four brothers, Antonio, and Jose both of Hartford, Felipe of Cleveland Ohio, and Angel of Cayey, P.R.; and a sister Maria Cosme of Cayey, P.R. Funeral service will be Thursday, 8:15, at the Deleon Funeral Home, 104 Main Hartford, followed by a mass of Christian burial, 9 a.m., St. Peter's Church.

Burial In Mount St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. Calling hours are today 5-9 p.m. DRUM. Dale E.

Drum 72, of Okala, husband of the late Marian (Whittle) Drum, died Monday (March 25) in Florida. He was born In Harrisburg, and had lived in Ellington for many years before moving to Florida. He was a graduate of the University of Connecticut, Class of 1987. Before his retirement, Mr. Drum was employed by Pratt Whitney Aircraft.

He is survived by a son, Dale E. Drum Jr. of Manchester-three daughters, Marian Drum of Okala, Martha Cavanna of Glastonbury, Sunny Ferringo of Williamstown, N.J.; a sister, Madeline in New York; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be Saturday, 8 a.m. from the Burke-Fortin Funeral Home, 76 Prospect Rockville, with a blessing at 9 a.m.

In St. Bernards Church, Rockville. Burial will be In Ellington Center Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday, 2-4, and 7-9 P.M. GRIFFITH.

Anastasia (Klapatch) Griffith, of Hartford, beloved wife of James J. Griffith, died Monday (March 25) at Hartford Hospital. Born in Olyphant, Pennsylvania, she lived in Hartford for over 60 years. She was a communicant of St. Augustine's Church, Hartford, was a member of the Rosary Society of the church, and the Barry Square Seniors.

Besides her husband, she is survived by four sons, James J. Griffith Jr. of Wethers-field, Micheal J. Griffith of Torrance, Robert W. Griffith of Rocky Hill, and Phillip W.

Griffith of South Windsor; two daughters, Mary Agnes Bernabucci of Newtown, and Kathleen G. Bouwkamp of Coaco Beach Florida; two brothers, John Klapatch of Hartford, and Oneufre Klapatch of Bristol; five sisters, Ann McTier-nan of South Carolina, Millie Mi-chalicki of Hartford, Helen Plasky of New Britain, Mary Donahue, and Olga Chudzik-Langley, both of Latan, Florida; and 13 grandchildren. The funeral will be Thursday, 9:15 a.m. from the Shee-han-Hilborn-Breen Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain West Hartford, followed by a 10 a.m. blessing in St.

Augustine's Church. Burial in Mount St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. Calling hours are today, 2-4, and 7-9 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 670 Prospect Hartford 06105.

DEATH NOTICES ALLEN. Myrtle (Jacobs) Allen, 71, of 42 Harrison Windsor Locks, wife of Robert W. Allen, died Monday (March 25) at home. She was born in Springfield, and formerly lived in West Springfield, before moving to Windsor Locks 28 years ago. She was a real estate broker for over 25 years in the Northern Connecticut area, most recently affiliated with the Merrigan-Lefebvre Real Estate, Windsor Locks, for 15 years.

A member of the Congregational Church of Windsor Locks, she had been an officer, secretary, and director of the North Central Board of Realtors, the Greater Hartford Board of Realtors, the Northern Connecticut Board of Realtors, the Women's Council of Realtors, the Connecticut Association of Realtors, and the National Realtors Association. Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, Joseph M. Allen; two daughters, Beverly J. Green of Windsor Locks, and Judith A. Robinson of Windsor; and five grandchildren.

Funeral service win be Friday, 11 a.m., at the Windsor Locks Funeral Home, 441 Spring Windsor Locks. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Grove Cemetery. Her family will receive friends today, 7-9 p.m, and Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 670 Prospect Hartford 06105. CLARK.

Charles Andrew Clark, 74, of 1069 N. Grand West Suff ield, husband of Ruth (Clifton) Clark, died Monday (March 25, 1991) at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center. He was born in Stmsbury, and lived in West Suffield for the past 35 years. He was employed by SNET for 38 years, retiring in 1979.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 2758, Simsbury, a former member of the Suffield Fire Commission, and a communicant of Sacred Heart Church. Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Ruth M.

Green-berger of Pittsfield, and Audrey P. Burke of Southington; two sisters, Margaret Fontanella of Bolton, and Mariorie Tracy of New-ington; two grandchildren, Michelle, and Douglas; and two stepgrandchildren. He was recently predeceased by a brother, Henry W. Clark Jr. Funeral will be Saturday, 8:15 a.m., from the Heritage Funeral Home, 1240 Mountain Road, West Suffield, followed by service, 9 a.m., in Sacred Heart Church.

Burial will be in West Suffield Cemetery. Friends may call at the Heritage Funeral Home Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Suffield Emergency Aid Association, 450 South Suffield, or the Suffield Volunteer Ambulance Association, P.O. Box 642, Suffield 06078. DIPIETRO.

Laura M. DiPietro, 76, of 88 Birch Street, Forestvllle, wife of Vincent J. DiPietro, died Monday (March 25) at Bristol Hospital. Born June 10, 1914 in Windsor Locks, she was the daughter of the late Oronzo and Grace (Dzrisante) Delfino. Mrs.

DePietro had been a resident of Bristol most of her life and was a member of St. Matthews Church, Forestville. Besides her husband, she Is survived by a son, Vincent J. DiPietro of Palm Springs, a daughter, Antoinette (Ton!) Risucci of Wa-terbury; five brothers, Joseph Delfino, Angelo Delfino, Vito Del- flno, Rocky Delfino, and Alex Delfino, all of Bristol; two sisters, Anna Hlnes of Southington, and Mary Robins of Temple City, two grandchildren; five two grandchildren; five great-grand-children; several nieces and nephews. Funeral ser- vice will be Thursday, 9 a.m., at the O'Brien Funeral Home, 24Lln- coin Forestville, to St.

Mat- thews Church for a mass at 10 a.m. Intombment will be in Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum, Water- i bury. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home, Wednes- day, 6-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Newington Children's Hos- pital, 181 East Cedar Street, New-, Ington 06111. DOMAIN.

Donald A. Domain 73, of 270 Mountain Road, Ellington, husband of the late Mary (Pla-klas) Domain, died Monday (March 25) at Vernon Manor Health Care Facility. He was born in Springfield, and was an Ellington resident for 30 years. Be- fore his retirement, Mr. Domain was employed by Pratt Whitney Aircraft, and he was a U.S.

Navy veteran of World War II. He is survived by a son, Donald A. Domain Jr. of Abilene, Texas; a brother, Richard Domain of the Philippines; and two grandchildren, John and Sharilynn. Funeral service will be Thursday with a Blessing, 11 a.m., In St.

Thomas Church, West Springfield, Mass. Burial will be In St. Thomas Cemetery, West Springfield, Mass. Friends may call at the Burke-Fortin Funeral Home, 76 Prospect Rockville, today, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford 06492.

taught in Hartford She was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Born in Farmington, Hostetter received degrees from Columbia University in New York City and was licensed to teach in Connecticut, California and New York. She leaves a sister, Yvonne Brown of California, and nieces and nephews. Satiacum died a week after his arrest in Canada on a warrant for child molestation.

A former leader of Washington state's Puyallup Indians, Satiacum led the charge for Indian fishing rights in the Pacific Northwest in the 1960s and '70s. jaiKiifKiifi In Loving Memory of MICHAEL I. RUSH March 27, 1957 Feb. 22, 1988 Happy Birthday, Mike, We love you. Mom, Brothers, Aunts, Uncles, and Gramps In Loving Memory of Our Son and Brother DAVID W.

CORBETT Nov. 2, 1955 March 27, 1977 Those we love don't go away. They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, always near, Never losing sweet memories of the Son and brother we love so dear. Loved and remembered always.

Mom, Dad, Kathy, John, and Linda In Loving Memory of My Brother BERNARD HAMPTON Aug. 14, 1946 March 27, 1989 Two years have passed, and every day you are in my heart. I loved you so very much. You were my brother. God broke my heart to prove He only takes the best.

To some you may be forgotten, but to me you will always be in my heart. Your Loving Twin Sister, Constance Scott In Memoriam DONALD W. STETSON JR. March 27, 1956 Jan. 7, 1991 The call sudden, the shock severe.

We never thought the end so near; You bid no one a last goodbye, The heavenly gate lust opened wide; And a loving voice said, "Donnie, Come inside." Very Sadly Missed, Dad and Mom In Memory Of TERENCE F. SMITH Who passed away March 27, 1982. Remembering your patriotism and years of service in the U.S. Alrforce. We always were so proud of you.

Love your family. THOMAS KILB I still can't believe that you've been gone nine years. I think about you every day and miss you twice as much. Love, Mary HICKS. A funeral service for Mrs.

Mildred M. (Baker) Hicks, 70, of 41 Milford Hartford, beloved wife of Mr. Charles T. Hicks, who died Sunday (March 24) at home, will be Thursday, lo a.m., at St. John's Full Gospel Deliverance Temple, 290 Cornwall Hartford.

Burial will follow in Mount St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. Calling hours are today, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., at the Molloy Funeral Home, 906 Farmington West Hartford. Memorial donations may be made to the Visiting Nurses Home Care, 945 Asylum Hartford 06105. Associated Press VANCOUVER, British Columbia Robert Satiacum, an Indian activist who spent his last 8V2 years as a fugitive from American justice, died Monday, apparently of a heart attack, at age 62.

DEATH NOTICES SCLAFANI. Luciano V. Sclafani 75, a lifelong Stamford resident, died Monday (March 25) at the Greenwich Hospital. Mr. Sclafani was president of the Gus Sclafani and Italian Food Importing that has been operating in Stamford for over 80 years, and was the son of the late Augustus and Jennie M.

(Claps) Sclafani. He Is survived by his wife, Eleanor M. (Surowlce) Sclafani; a daughter, Adrienne S. Schettino of New Canaan; four sons, Augustus J. Sclafani, Luciano V.

Sclafani both of Stamford, Bruce F. Sclafani, and Ronald C. Sclafani, both of New Canaan; a brother, Robert C. Sclafani; a sister, Carmelina Mastrich, both of Stamford; and 14 grandchildren. A blessing will be conducted Saturday, 10 a.m., at the Sacred Heart Church, Stamford.

Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Darien. Friends may call Friday, and 7-9 p.m., at the Lacerenza Funeral Home, 8 Schuyler Stamford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the local American Cancer Society. THOMPSON.

Florence I. (Raulinai-tis) Thompson, 62, of 38 Windham Road, Enfield, widow of Samuel A. Thompson, died Tuesday (March 26) at home. She was born in Hartford, and lived there before moving to Enfield In 1960. She had been employed by U.S.

Shoe Enfield, for seven years retiring two years ago. She is survived by two sons, Samuel A. Thompson IV of Springfield, and Marc Anthony Thompson of Enfield; a sister, Helen Wiezalis of Newington; and three grandchildren. Funeral service will be Friday, 11 a.m., at the Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Road, Enfield. Burial will be in Enfield Street Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, 5-8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Enfield Visiting Nurse Association Hospice Program, P.O. Box 235, 19 N. Main Enfield 06083. WORTHINGTON.

Edward Nelson Worthington, 69, of Joshuatown Road, Hadlyme, husband of Phyllis (Boorman) Worthington, died Monday (March 25) at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital, New London, after a short illness. He was born In Mlddletown, Nov. 14, 1921, son of the late Edward C. and Alice (Nelson) Worthington. Mr.

Worthington had lived in Hadlyme for the past 44 years, and was a self-employed caretaker. He was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran of World War II. Besides his wife, he leaves a son and daughter-in-law, James and Nancy (Forrest) Worthington of Moodus; a daughter, Martha Alice Worthington of Arroyo Seca, N.M.; and a grandson, Christopher James Worthington of Moodus. Funeral service and Interment will be at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lyme Ambulance Association, Hadlyme 06439. The Swan Funeral Home, 211 Main Deep River, has charge of arrangements. ZEISNER. George H. 65, March 25.

Arrngmnts: Gennaro J. Capo-bianco-Greater Hartford Funeral Home, 598 Farmington Htfd. 1982. He was a past president of local 1933 of A.F.S.C.M.E. He leaves his wife, Dorothy Alicia (Hayden) Repoli; a son.

Bernard Repoli; three daughters, Kelly Minn, jacqueune xepon, ana Cara Repoli, all of East Hartford; two brothers, Richard F. Repoli of sourn Windsor, ana cary p. Repoli of East Hartford; and three grand children. Funeral service will be Thursday, 9:15 a.m., from the Callahan Funeral Home, 1602 Main East Hartford, followed by a blessing, 10 a.m.. In Our Lady of Peace Church.

Burial will be In St. Mary's Cemetery, East Hartford. Calling hours are today, 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurse and Home Care Association, 70 Canterbury East Hartford 06118. TORRES.

Bertha (Popkln) Varga Torres, 63, of Hartford, beloved wife of Peter Torres, died Sunday (March 24, 1991) in Hartford Hospital. She was born in Trenton, N.J., and resided in Hartford since 1967. For the past 14 years, she was employed by Sage Allen and worked at Hartford Hospital as a volunteer. Besides her husband, she leaves three daughters, Linda Wallace of San Clemente, Nancy Newcomer of Chester, and Lois Varga of Tujunga, three sisters, Rose Solomon of Hartford, Carolyn Woods of Jamesburg, N.J., and Judith Le-vine of Lake Worth, and three grandchildren, Astasia "Stacy, and Amber Cowell, both of Chester, and Seth Wallace of San Clemente, Calif. Funeral service will be Thursday, 12 noon, in the Talarskl Maple Hill Chapels, 380 Maple Hartford.

Interment will follow In Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Calling hours at the chapels are today, 6-9 p.m., and Thursday, one hour prior to services. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 670 Prospect Hartford 06105. WILCOX. Leland David Wilcox 60, of West Hartford, formerly of New Hampshire, died March 26, 1991, at Hartford Hospital after a brief Illness.

Born in Worcester, Sept. 26, 1930, he was the son of the late Leland David and Miriam (Llngley) Wilcox, and was a resident of West Hartford for most of his life. He was a graduate of William Hall High School, West Hartford, and attended the University of Connecticut. He was formerly an account representative with Moore Business Forms, New York City, and later with Allied Egry Business Systems, Hartford. He later became a general contractor establishing businesses In West Hartford and New Hampshire.

He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict. He Is survived by his beloved former wife and dear friend, Diane (Burnham) Wilcox of West Hartford; a son and daughter-in-law, Leland David and Leslie L. Wilcox III of Avon; a daughter, Leslie Burnham Wilcox of Farmington; a sister, June Wilcox Allen of Bethel; and a grandson, Leland David Wilcox IV. Funeral service will be private.

Burial will be In the family plot at Fairvlew Cemetery, West Hartford, at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Harry and Helen Gray Cancer Center, Fund Development Office, 80 Seymour Hartford 061 15, or to the McLean Home-Hospice Unit, 75 Great Pond Road, Simsbury 06070. The James T. Pratt Funeral Service, Wethersfield, has charge of.