Recent Death Notices From Norwich

NORWICH, CT — Recent death notices from Norwich.

Paula Rosenberg Bell, 74, of Taftville, died Nov. 8. A teacher of the deaf for more than four decades, first in Richmond, Va., public schools and then in Connecticut, she helped establish American Sign Language programs at Montville High School, Palmer Academy and Robert E. Fitch High School. She served as president of the Temple Beth Israel Preservation Society in Danielson. She is survived by her partner, Gary Tobias, and her brothers, Warren and Joel Rosenberg.

Julio Rios Muniz, 85, of Norwich, died Nov. 5. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, he served in the Army, drove a semi-truck for a poultry farm and later became a minister and pastor. He was the widower of Norma Rios, who died in 2024, and is survived by his brothers, Manuel, Raul and David Rios Muniz.

Alex Barros DePina, 29, of Norwich, died Oct. 23. He was born in Cape Verde. He is survived by his mother, Benvinda Rijo; his brothers, Nelo, Admilson and Gelson DePina; and his grandparents, Maria DePina and Carlos Araujo.