Obituaries

Hollie Selina (Smith) Bushey, 64, of Bethlehem, passed away on October 7, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital.

Reverend Dr. Paul David Krampitz, 65, of Cromwell, husband of Paula (Pawlowski) Krampitz, died Wednesday September 18, 2024, as result of injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident.

WATERTOWN, CT – Frances (Mullins) Shea, age 79, of Oakville, a loving Mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 at Waterbury Hospital after an extended illness.

THOMASTON- Marilyn (Weymer) Banche, 72, passed away Sunday September 1, 2024 after a prolonged illness. She was the beloved wife of Francis “Fran” Banche.

OAKVILLE – Doris Banda, 81, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering dedication.

Vittoria “Tina” Dana, 85, of Prospect passed away peacefully while enfolded in the love of her family on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital.

WATERTOWN- James J. O’Brien, Jr., 92, of Watertown passed away Wednesday July 10, 2024.

Rolando B. D’Almeida, 85, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on June 22, 2024.

Carol Ann Mansolf, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister
and friend peacefully transitioned to the next phase of her journey, with her loving family by her side, on May 15, 2024.

It is with heavy hearts that the Quattro family announce the sudden passing of their dear husband and father John Quattro. 

All services will be held privately at the convenience of his family.

Nepton F. “Tony” Jaffer, 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 29, 2024 at Griffin Hospital in Derby, CT surrounded by his loving family.

Waterbury-Ronald Peter Mucci, age 83, passed away unexpectedly Sunday February 25, 2024 at Waterbury Hospital.

WATERBURY – Thomas H. Hedman, age 74, of Waterbury, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 6th, 2024, at Saint Mary’s Hospital after a brief illness.

Helen (Giampietro) Ritucci, age 101, passed away peacefully during her sleep on Sunday, February 4, 2024.

Carolyn Elizabeth Duren, age 74, of Wolcott CT, passed away January 30, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer, with her family by her side.

Karen M. Flammia, 67, of Waterbury passed away peacefully on January 18. 2024 at Waterbury Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. 

Judith Louise Hoadley, age 76, of North Port, Florida passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024.

Charles Nelson Trombley Jr. age 76 of Waterbury, passed away peacefully January 12, 2024 in the Vitas Unit at Saint Mary’s Hospital.

Robert A. Liedlich, 78, passed away peacefully with his daughter, Tina, by his side on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at the VITAS Inpatient Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital.

The Brass City Cruisers are saddened to report the death of longtime friend to both the Brass City Cruisers and cruising community Bob Liedlich after an illness.

PROSPECT – Steven Craig Sturges, Sr., born in Waterbury on Feb. 18, 1957, died Nov. 30 after a long battle with melanoma cancer.

Tom LoCascio, 69, of Terryville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at the Ingraham Manor in Bristol, after a period of declining health.

Clint Greatorex, 56, of Middlebury, entered the gates of Heaven on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at his home.

Joan B. (McGraw) (Caffrey) Stanco, age 77 of Oakville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 in the VITAS Unit of Saint Mary’s Hospital.

Don grew up on his family’s farm where, working alongside his uncles, he developed the strength and work ethic that served him well as the owner and operator of Don Moon’s Auto Repair for 35 years

WATERBURY – It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved
wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother Sandra Lee Derouin (Searles) age 76 of Waterbury on Wednesday July 26, 2023 at Glendale Assisted Care.

Deborah Lee (Ricard) Dauch, age 70, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, with her devoted husband and family by her side.

OAKVILLE – Stanley Jagiello, 63, of Oakville, died Wed., July 5, 2023, at Waterbury Hospital.  

We wanted to pass along to everyone the death of Tara Pontelandolfo.

Leo Joseph Bolduc, 78, of Naugatuck, passed away peacefully while surrounded by the love of his family on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Complete Care at Glendale.

DELAND, Fla. – Elizabeth (Betty) Franceskino, 89, of DeLand, Fla., passed away unexpectedly at Florida Hospital.

WATERBURY – Victor S. Juskevicius, 72, passed away peacefully April 14, 2023, at Waterbury Hospital with his loving wife by his side.

NAUGATUCK – Joyce Luzio, 74, wife of Manuel “Manny” Luzio, died peacefully on April 6, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family

Vittorio “Victor” Nave age 79, of Wolcott, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 20, 2023 at his home.

WOLCOTT – Richard K. Schneider, 61, passed away Friday evening, March 17, 2023, at Waterbury Hospital.

John Joseph Conti, 96 of Plainville, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 18, 2023.

Joseph S. Pesce, 76, died peacefully on February 13, 2023 at the Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill in Waterbury. 

Robert A. Monroe, age 63, passed away on Thursday February 2, 2023 at John Dempsey Memorial Hospital in Farmington.

Lee A. Wisausky age 80 of Oakville passed away peacefully January 22, 2023 in the VITAS Unit at Saint Mary’s Hospital

Mary Ellen Antonioli (nee Belletti), age 61, of Naugatuck, CT, passed away the afternoon of Saturday, January 14, 2023.

Helen (Perugini) Perillo, age 87, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Waterbury Hospital with her family by her side

Ruth Ann Busher, age 60, passed away at her home on Wednesday, December 28, 2022.

Valerie Ann (Sandulli) MacDowell, age 73, passed away with her husband by her side on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at the Advent Health Sebring Hospital.

CHESHIRE – Ronald F. DePalma, 80, passed peacefully on Dec. 2, 2022, at the hospice unit of Apple Rehab in Plainville.

Raymond Roy, 77, of Waterbury unexpectedly entered the gates of heaven on Sunday, December 11, 2022 surrounded by his family.

Mr. Morgan Edward Kirley, age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Glendale Center in Naugatuck.

OAKVILLE – Samuel G. Spatafore, 97, of Oakville, was reunited with his wife in Heaven on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, at the Apple Rehabilitation Center in Watertown.

Hazelhurst, MS.- On October 4, 2022 Debora Ann Litvaitis, 53, of Waterbury passed from earth into heaven.

Martha Mary (Coddington) Yankauskas, age 72, beloved wife of Joseph M. Yankauskas, passed away Tuesday August 30, 20022 at her home with her family by her side.

Linda M. (Drake) Soresino, 70, of Naugatuck, passed peacefully on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury. She was the daughter of Charles and June Drake.

Robert was born on January 15, 1936, in Norwich, and was the son of the late Frank and Josephine (Browy) Marek

Waterbury – Robert (Bob) L. LaRosa, 81, of Waterbury, passed away on July 13, 2022 surrounded by family at the VITAS Innovative Care Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital.

Linda L. (Remokitis) Stanco, age 71, passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, June 27, 2022 at Waterbury Hospital.

Rosemarie G. “Ro” DeFelice Cioppa, age 86 of Milford and formerly of Bridgeport, beloved wife of Stephen Cioppa Sr., passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 26th, 2022 at Milford Health and Rehab.

Catherine (Zappone) Granitto passed away peacefully on June 23, 2022, surrounded by her family at her home.

WATERTOWN – Robert F. Calabrese, 72, of Watertown, died Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Waterbury Hospital.

WATERBURY – Daniel “Danny” Grimes Sr., 71, entered peaceful rest on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Saint Mary’s Hospital with his beloved wife, Janet, and son, Daniel Jr., by his side.

George F. Miscavage, 74, of Watertown, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Waterbury Hospital. He was the partner of Jacqueline “Jackie” (Davis) Tasker.

CHESHIRE – Patricia Mary (Sullivan) Tremaglio, 60, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family by her side at her home in Cheshire, on April 23, 2022.

Diane M. (Calabrese) Blackwell, 75, of Middlebury, entered into the gates of heaven on April 12, 2022, at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford

William J. “Bill” Semeraro, 80, longtime resident of Oakville, entered into the gates of heaven after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

WATERBURY – Mr. Ralph “Babe” S. Vegliante, 96, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Waterbury Hospital.

Naugatuck-Luis Enrique Rivera, age 72, beloved husband of June A. (Monroe) Rivera, passed away on Thursday February 17, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital Innovative Care Unit.

Mildred H. Bell, 104 of Meriden, Connecticut, died peacefully at Ingraham Manor, Bristol, CT on February 19, 2022.

Lena DiCaprio Kupka, 53, loving wife of Milan Kupka, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2022 at Waterbury Hospital.

WATERTOWN- Michael J. Palmer, 73, of Watertown, passed away Tuesday, February 1, at St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by his wife and children.

Laurice “Laurie” Stanco, age 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 in the VITAS Unit at Saint Mary’s Hospital.

THOMASTON- Mark “Ski” Wisausky, 70, of Thomaston, died Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at his home.

Krystina J. Grove, age 74, of New Fairfield, CT passed away peacefully on the evening of Friday, December 3, 2021, after a short yet fierce battle with breast cancer.

John E. Davie of Naugatuck passed away on 11/23/2021 at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.

WATERBURY – William “Billy” Treat, born March 20, 1943, passed away Nov. 22, 2021, at the age of 78 after a brief illness. He had lived in Waterbury all his life.

Barbara Ann Ross, 74, of Thomaston, CT, passed away Monday, November 15th, at home. She was the wife of Frank Ross Jr.

Jerry P. Covino, 76, of Waterbury, CT, passed away on October 5, 2021, at home after a long illness.

PROSPECT — Judith (Ariola) Hankey, 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.

OAKVILLE- Arthur W. Atwood Jr. 64, of Main Street, died Saturday September 11, 2021 at Waterbury Hospital.

Frank S. Rinaldi age 64 of Watertown, passed away unexpectedly September 6, 2021 at Waterbury Hospital.

Watertown- Barbara Ann Capodanno 79, of Barnes Road, died Friday August 06, 2021 at Arden House in Hamden.

Traci Ann Ayotte, a beautiful women who’s life was taken way too soon, peacefully passed away on August 1, 2021 at Yale-New Haven Hospital.

Rafael Rivera, age 52, of Naugatuck, passed away unexpectedly Saturday July 24, 2021 at his home.

TORRINGTON – Ronald W. Breen, 46 of Torrington, passed away unexpectedly on July 14, 2021, at Waterbury Hospital.

Frederick M. Mekdeci “Louie the Nose” age 77, of Ansonia died peacefully Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Yale-New Haven Hospital with his loving family by his side.

WATERBURY – Mr. Thomas V. “Tom” Ulinskas, 75, of Waterbury, entered into the gates of heaven on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Saint Mary’s Hospital.

THOMASTON- Marian J. (Palladino) Cyr, 78, of Thomaston, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by loved ones, on Tuesday, June 1, 2021.

Mr. Kenneth A. Karmuza, age 49, passed away unexpectedly, on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at his home.

NAUGATUCK – Carol was the widow of John M. DiCarlo. Mrs. DiCarlo was born May 10, 1929 in New York, N.Y., daughter of the late Carl T. and Marie (Alerini) Smitha.

TORRINGTON – Betty Cable, age 81 of Torrington, formerly of Seymour; she entered into peaceful rest on Sept. 12, 2021

OAKVILLE- Roger Emile Charbonneau Sr. 77, husband of Corienne (Austin) Charbonneau passed away peacefully at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 10, 2021.

NAUGATUCK – Daniel R. Czyzyk, aka Daniel Chesiak, 74, passed away on Oct. 26, 2020.

WATERBURY – On Feb. 13, 2021, Kathleen Sullivan Collins (66) passed away peacefully with her devoted daughter, Heather, by her side.

BRISTOL – James G. Foote, 75, of Bristol, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, at Bristol Hospital.

Local entrepreneur and business owner, John Gentile Sr., 75 of Wolcott, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at what he called his “safe place,” Lakewood Auto Body.

WATERBURY – Sylvester Fox Jr., age 71 of Waterbury, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021.

WATERTOWN — Frank P. Scalo Sr., 75, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, after a courageous battle with COVID-19. He was the loving widower of Mary Scalo.

HARWINTON — Mark J. Turner Sr., 58, of Harwinton, died Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020. He was the husband of Lynn (Bradshaw) Turner

WATERBURY – Miss Kathleen P. Keating, age 77, entered God’s kingdom on Dec. 21, 2020, while under hospice care at Cheshire House in Waterbury.

WATERBURY – Mr. Thomas George Desroches, age 77 of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, at Waterbury Hospital, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family, after an extended illness.

Frank L. Kosko Jr., 69, of Sebastian, FL passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Myra (Giammattei) Kosko.

MIDDLEBURY — Anna M. Como, 80, wife of Joseph Como, died unexpectedly on Aug. 11, 2020.

Counce, TN – Alica M. Burbridge, 30, formerly of Waterbury and Watertown, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 7, in Jackson, TN.

Robert J. Bartkus, 70, of Watertown, passed away unexpectedly from complications during heart surgery on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Waterbury Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Marilyn (Simmons) Bartkus.

WATERTOWN — William W. “Bill” Black Sr., 85, of Watertown, passed away peacefully at Waterbury Hospital on June 22, 2020, with his daughter Doreen, and niece Nancy Geary, by his side. He was married to the late Catherine Black for 46 years.

OAKVILLE — On Wednesday, June 17, 2020, Lorraine Carol Chapin, 53, of Oakville, loving daughter, niece and cousin, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by loved ones.

CHESHIRE – Joanne Mucci, 87, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at the Cheshire Regional Rehab Center in Cheshire. She was the beloved wife of the late Rudolph C. Mucci.

Gene Austin was born in Danbury, CT on September 4, 1939, a son of Herbert (Ted) and Josephine (Jurinski) Austin.

WATERBURY – Lois J. Longo, age 69 of Waterbury, passed away unexpectedly at Saint Mary’s Hospital on Monday, March 30, 2020 due to complications of COVID-19 virus.

MELBOURNE, Fla. – Dianne Marie Bouchard Caliola, 68, passed away Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in Melbourne, FL.

OAKVILLE – Mrs. JoAnn A. (Laganga) Atwood, 53, of Oakville, passed away, Thursday, January 30, 2020, at Waterbury Hospital.

NAUGATUCK – Robert F. Schmidt, 78, husband of Diane (Maglieri) Schmidt, died peacefully on Jan. 26, 2021, at Waterbury Hospital with his loving wife by his side.

WATERBURY – Guerry Morgan, 74, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, after a short illness.

NAUGATUCK – Roger D. Farina, 81, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, at Waterbury Hospital.

SOUTHINGTON – Oscar E. “Skip” Larrivee, 76, passed away at home on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019. He was the husband of Constance Soltis-Larrivee.

Thomas B. Maslanka, Sr., 72, of Beverly Hill, FL, husband of Pamela Horrigan, passed away November 28, 2019 in Florida.

OAKVILLE – James N. Parillo, 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, at his home.

WATERTOWN – Frances M. Desena, 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Nov. 6, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer.

WATERBURY – Maurice Cote, 74, passed away peacefully on Oct. 24, 2019, surrounded by his family.

STAMFORD – Ann Keller Towne, 99, passed peacefully on Oct. 1, 2019, at her home. She was the wife of the late Robert Dickinson Towne.

MANCHESTER – Benoit J. “Ben” Kennedy, 84, died Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, at Riverside Healthcare Facility with his wife by his side, after a courageous battle with dementia.

PLYMOUTH – Mr. Donald J. “Big Don” Spazano, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, July 25, 2019, at his home.

WOLCOTT – Mrs. Rosaria “Rose” (Campagna) Gelinas, 74, wife of the late Louis “George” Gelinas Sr., passed peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, with her family by her side at Waterbury Hospital.

Kenneth Ray Bolton, 76, of Naugatuck, passed away peacefully at home. Ken was the husband of the late Carol (Dudonis) Bolton for 53 years, the true love of his life.

WOLCOTT – Thomas W. Hallaway, 68, entered into eternal rest on July 25, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Mary (Alberto) Hallaway for 23 years.

WATERTOWN – Lorraine Austin, 93, formerly of Watertown, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019, at Cook Willow Health Center in Plymouth.

WATERBURY – Duy Ngoc Truong, 30, transitioned from this life into the next after a tragic accident on Sunday, July 14, 2019, while fishing at Hancock Brook Lake in Terryville.

WATERBURY – Thomas O’Leary, a native son of Waterbury who served his country in the Navy, had a distinguished 34-year career at Ulbrich Stainless Steel and was above all else adored by family and friends for his bottomless optimism and kindness, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2019, at the age of 75.

BEACON FALLS – David N. Enquist, 65, entered peaceful rest on June 28, 2019 at his home with his devoted family by his side.

George A. Howard, Jr., age 81, beloved husband of Jacqueline E. Howard (nee Horne) of Ansonia, died peacefully surrounded by his family on June 26, 2019 at the West Haven VA Medical Center.

Frank R. Dana, 85, entered into the gates of heaven on May 8, 2019, at Waterbury Hospital after a long illness.

Annmarie Iosa, 65, of Waterbury, longtime resident of Wolcott, entered into the gates of heaven on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at the VITAS Inpatient Hospice Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

We are saddened to announce Joann (Cello) Mongillo, 80, of the Plantsville section of Southington, CT passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a brief illness on December 26, 2020.

George Thomas Brazee, 83, formerly of Watertown, died Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at Autumn Lake Healthcare in Waterbury.

After a short illness, Lucille passed peacefully on to her heavenly home at 7:22 on Thursday evening, March 28, 2019.

WATERBURY – Mr. Ronald A. Stanco passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Saint Mary’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of Lana (LaPlante) Stanco.

Mark “Smokey” Mastrianni, 83, of Danbury, husband of Anne (Schoenfeld) Mastrianni, died on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.

Mr. John “Jack” Pitt, of Seymour, Connecticut, born on July 28, 1946 in Derby, Connecticut, to the late Elizabeth Brown and the late Alfred J. Pitt, passed away at age 72 on February 5, 2019 in Wallingford, Connecticut.

WESTERVILLE, OHIO – Terrence Patrick Keating, 73, died in a tragic car accident on Jan. 23, 2019.

NAUGATUCK – Mark E. Bowman, 52, beloved husband of Shawne (McGrath) Bowman, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, at Saint Mary’s Hospital.

Flori M. Ali, 62, of Wolcott, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 25, 2019 at the VITAS Hospice Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital with his family by his side.

Saverio (Sam) M. Teja, age 68 of Stratford, passed in his sleep Monday, January 21, 2019 with his loving family by his side

Jeffrey Francis Collins, 67, of Waterbury passed away unexpectedly Saturday January 19, 2019 at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

WATERBURY – Margaret “Peggie” (Stafford) Crocco, 76, entered into the gates of heaven on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, at the Masonic Care of Wallingford, surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara ”Bobbie” York, 57, of Bristol, formerly of Plainville, passed away at her home on Monday, November 5, 2018.

Lucy Riccitelli Anyzeski, 84, of East Haven passed away November 2, 2018 in CT Hospice surrounded by her loving family.

WATERBURY – Edward E. Monnerat, 94, beloved husband of Marion (Brusie) Monnerat, died on Wednesday, Oct. 31, at the VITAS Inpatient Hospice Unit in Saint Mary’s Hospital.

OXFORD – Robert L. ” Bobby” Fritz Sr. died peacefully at home on Nov. 1, 2018, at the of age 86.

WATERBURY – Mr. Michael R. Cappelletti, 75, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, after an incredibly courageous battle with leukemia on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, in the VITAS Inpatient Hospice Unit at Saint Mary’s Hospital.

Edward Arthur Brouillet (Woodeye) passed into eternal rest on September 13, 2018 at West Haven Veterans Hospital.

Arthur J. Kelly Jr., 75, of Southington passed away Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018 at Hartford Hospital.

SOUTHBURY – Steven J. Thurlow, 56, departed this life on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, at Danbury Hospital, after a difficult struggle with Frontotemporal Dementia.

PARRISH, Fla. – Robert “Bob” H. Wilcox Sr., formerly of Waterbury, Conn., passed away on Friday, Aug. 10, 2018, at his home with loves ones by his side.

WOLCOTT – Harry A. Sasso, 73, passed away on June 30, 2018, at Abbott Terrace.

OAKVILLE – Mr. Gerard H. Cyr, 85, passed away peacefully after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, June 1, 2018.

WATERBURY – Mr. George “Skinner” Hurdle, 85, of Wood Street, passed away Friday, May 25, 2018, at Waterbury Hospital.

Edward F. Brouillet, age 60, of Huntington, passed away May 1, 2018 at Yale New Haven Smilow Cancer Hospital.

WATERBURY – Miss Elaine R. Chmielnicki, 66, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 19, 2018.

Anna “Ann” (Schmidt) Anderson, 74, of Southington passed away on Thursday, April 19th at HOCC at New Britain. She was the beloved wife of Waldon G. Anderson Jr. for 43 years.

NAUGATUCK – David L. Buckmiller, 44, husband of Julie Steiner Buckmiller, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Waterbury Hospital after cardiac arrest.

Philip Simmons, age 67 of Ansonia, beloved husband of Patricia (Bogoslawski), died peacefully on March 23, 2018 at The Connecticut Hospice in Branford.

WATERTOWN – Lawrence Joseph Cabral, 74, passed away unexpectedly at Saint Mary’s Hospital on Sunday, March 11, 2018, after a long illness.

HARWINTON – Mrs. Leora “Polly” (Montgomery) Cotsoradis, 83, passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2018, at Yale-New Haven Hospital.

Diana (Coddington) Neal, 74, passed away peacefully Sunday February 18th at her home with her family present. She was the widow of Les Neal.

SOUTH YARMOUTH, Mass. – Mrs. Josephine M. (Fappiano) DeLoi, 93, formerly of Waterbury and Wolcott, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, at Langdon Place of Exeter in Exeter, N.H.

WATERTOWN – Nicholas A. Capodanno, 79, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2018, at the Lutheran Home of Southbury from lung cancer due to asbestos exposure. He was the husband of Barbara (McCarthy) Capodanno.

WATERTOWN – William J. Cambigue, 82, of Watertown, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Monday, Feb. 5, 2018, in the VITAS Unit at Saint Mary’s Hospital. He was the husband of Norma (Conner) Cambigue.

BETHLEHEM – Mr. Arthur F. Munter Sr., 88, of Bethlehem, died peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, at Saint Mary’s Hospital with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of Mary (Bianchini) Munter.

Naugatuck-Carol A. (Dudonis) Bolton, age 72, beloved wife of Kenneth Bolton, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Wednesday January 17, 2018.

TORRINGTON – Richard George Burdick, 91, passed away Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, at his residence. He was the husband of the late Virginia (Borla) Burdick, who preceded him in death March 12, 2008.

WATERBURY – Jane B. Sturges, formerly of Rockledge Drive, Waterbury, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family, at RegalCare Center of Waterbury after an extended illness.

Rose M. (Calabro) Gasparri, of Waterbury, entered into the gates of heaven after 101 years of life on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Meridian Manor Health & Rehabilitation.

Grace Louise (Kittle) Cookson, 99, of Waterville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.

Robert H. Lehman, “Bob,” beloved husband of Patricia Sullivan Lehman for 33 years, passed away peacefully at home on October 18, 2017, surrounded by his loving family.

Judith Ann Jimmo, 71, of Woodbury, passed away comfortably and surrounded by family on Saturday, October 21st, 2017.

Anna M. (Kulikowski) Rotzal, age 97, of Seymour, entered into peaceful rest on Monday, October 16, 2017 at Shady Knolls Health Care.

Mr. John “J.B.” W. Bunnell, age 77, entered Doo Wop heaven on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by loving family and friends.

WATERTOWN – Arthur Paul Hartmann, 73, of Mount Fair Drive, passed away Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

NAUGATUCK – Richard E. Allman Jr., 75, also of Melbourne, Fla., died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017, at Beacon Brook Health Center.

Donald “Mickey” Spiers, age 92 of Oxford, beloved husband of Kathleen (Resler) Spiers, entered peaceful rest on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 in Glendale Health Center, Naugatuck.

MERIDEN – Charles R. Malis, 70, husband of Olga Flanders Malis, died on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at MidState Medical Center after a long, courageous battle.

LITTLE ROCK, S.C. – Lester Edward Bolton, 78, died Tuesday, June 27, 2017, surrounded by his family at his home.

John D. Abate, 64, of Plainville passed peacefully Saturday June 24, 2017 at Hartford Hospital, surrounded by family and friends.

WOLCOTT – Mary Jane (Meyer) Santoro, 81, of Wolcott, passed away peacefully Friday, June 23, 2017, surrounded by her loved ones after an unexpected brief illness. She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Donato Santoro.

TERRYVILLE – Wayne R. Fridrich Sr., 69, of Terryville, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Bristol Hospital after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Mrs. Gail (Leopoldoff) Kiselewsky, of Cheshire passed away Monday, June 5, 2017 at MidState Medical Center after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of the late William V. Kiselewsky.

Joseph John Bayusik, age 67 of Oxford and formerly Monroe, husband of Margaret (Hayden) Bayusik, passed away on Thursday May 25, 2017 at Connecticut Hospice in Branford with his loving family beside him, after a long illness.

Mr. Ronald P. Plourde, 73, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2017 in the VITAS Inpatient Unit at Saint Mary’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Jerry Gleason, 79, of North Port, Florida, a former resident of Waterbury, peacefully passed on April 29, surrounded by loved ones.

WATERBURY – Neil P. Mulhall, age 58, of Waterbury, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, April 13, 2017. He was the former husband of Janice (Severson) Mulhall of Waterbury.

WATERTOWN – Robert W. “Trouble” Bowers Jr., 58, of Sharon Lane, died Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at Waterbury Hospital. He was the husband of Gretta (Palmer) Bowers to whom he was married for 21 years.

WATERBURY – Mr. Dennis J. Simmons, age 64, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Maryann (Remokitis) Simmons.

Alton P. Oakes, 91, of Bristol, beloved husband of Allison (Clark) Oakes, died on Wednesday (November 29, 2017) at Bristol Hospital.

SOUTHINGTON – Mrs. Viola Victoria (Fusco) Falcone, 89, of 58 Mulberry St., formerly of Wolcott, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at Mulberry Gardens, surrounded by her loving family.

Edward W. Staib, Jr., 71, lifelong resident and beloved member of the Bethel community, and cherished husband of Judy (Renzi) Staib, entered into eternal peace at his home on Saturday, January 28th after a courageous battle with cancer.

WALKER, La. – Ricky Kennedy passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, January 4, 2017 in Walker, La. He was 49 years old, having been born on Independence Day, 1967, in Waterbury, Connecticut.

WATERBURY – Mr. David R. Catalani, age 59, passed away after a long illness on Dec. 24, 2016 at his home. He was the longtime companion of Ann Carlozzi.

MIDDLEBURY – William J. Warner, 52, the husband of Stefanie (Capozziello) Warner, and father of William Travis Warner, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016 at Saint Mary’s Hospital

CAPE CORAL, Fla. – Mrs. Fortune “Booby” (Neri) Atchison, age 72, formerly of Waterbury, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016 in Cape Coral, Fla., where she had resided for more than 10 years.

Mr. Raymond J. Kasidas Sr., 79, of Watertown, passed away peacefully Tuesday November 29, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Marlene C. (Charette) Kasidas who passed away April 7, 2016

WATERBURY – Ronald Henry Kostka, age 67 of Oxford, passed away peacefully in Waterbury Gardens (Waterbury) after a long illness.

Thomas M. Cavaliere Sr. 89, a lifelong resident of West Haven beloved husband of 63 years to Alice Pregman Cavaliere passed away quietly after a long courageous fight with Amyloidosis of the heart on November 18, 2016 in the West Haven V.A. Hospital.

David J. Millican Sr., 64, beloved honey of 43 years to Sue Simoneau Millican, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday morning, November 11, 2016, at Yale-New Haven Hospital, with his family by his side.

TORRINGTON – Margaret Ross, 88, of Torrington, CT, passed away Saturday, October 29th, 2016, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital

William R. Leonard, 84, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016, in the arms of his loving wife and surrounded by his children and grandchildren.

NAUGATUCK – Donald Walter Fellows Jr., of Naugatuck, passed away Friday, Sept. 23, 2016.

WATERBURY – Mr. Ronald S. LaRosa, 80, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2016 at Waterbury Gardens.

Mr. Anthony P. Amabile Jr., 73, of 117 Weeping Willow Drive, formerly of Haddad Road Waterbury, passed away on Sunday September 18, 2016 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach surrounded by his daughters and grandchildren.

WATERBURY – Mrs. Dorothea Guerrera, 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016 at Waterbury Hospital following a brief illness.

WATERTOWN – James T. Lukasavage, age 73, of Oakville, passed away on August 22, 2016, at Waterbury Hospital.

OAKVILLE — Ms. Sharon (Richmond) Sasso, 71, of Oakville, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2016 in the VITAS Unit at Saint Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

TERRYVILLE — Charles Howard Richardson, 79, of Terryville, died Tuesday, July 19, 2016. He was the loving husband of almost 58 years to Sandra (Dyer) Richardson.

PLYMOUTH — Kenneth J. Grendziszewski, 63, of Plymouth, husband of Mary Lou (Conlon) Grendziszewski, passed away Monday, Aug. 1, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family.

MERIDEN – Richard J. Bubello, 71, husband of Gloria (Artkop) Bubello for 47 years, went to Heaven on Thursday, July 21, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer and COPD at Connecticut Hospice in Branford, Conn., surrounded by his loving family.

OAKVILLE — Gary H. Cole, age 64, of Oakville, passed away unexpectedly at Saint Mary’s Hospital after a brief illness.

ANSONIA — William "Bill" F. Brown, age 82, a longtime Valley resident also of Leesburg, Fla., passed away July 1, 2016. He was born March 27, 1934 in New Haven and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and former Civil Defense member. As a young man he worked as a mechanic...

WATERBURY — Mike DiPietro, 69, of Waterbury, CT, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016, after a long illness.

WATERBURY — Juan "Lupito" Luis Soler, age 40, passed away on Thursday June 16, 2016. He was born on Aug. 7, 1975, in Newark, N.J. He was a longtime resident of Waterbury and was an important part of our community. He is survived by his wife, Casandra Roman; six...

MANCHESTER — Mrs. Gloria (Muscio) Vespoli, age 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at Manchester Manor. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony "Tony" Vespoli. Mrs. Vespoli was born on April 27, 1929 in Brooklyn, N.Y. to the late Domenic and...

James K. Norman, 62, of Middlebury, passed away on Tuesday May 10, 2016, at Waterbury Hospital in the presence of his loving wife after a courageous battle with his illnesses. He was the beloved husband of Donna G. (Mansfield) Humphrey Norman. Jim was born in...

Anna Paulikonis (Kachergis) Kasidas, Waterbury, 104 years of age, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2016, at Abbott Terrace Health Care, in Waterbury; she was the wife of the late Raymond C. Kasidas. She was born in Waterbury, January 18, 1912, the daughter of the...

WATERTOWN – Mrs. Joy P. Hartmann, age 72 of Watertown and formerly of Wanaque, New Jersey passed away peacefully on Monday April 25, 2016 at the Vitas Innovative Healthcare at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury. She was the beloved wife of Arthur P. Hartmann. Joy was...

Mrs. Marlene C. (Charette) Kasidas, 74, of Watertown, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Waterbury Hospital after a six month courageous battle with Leukemia. She was the beloved wife of Raymond J. Kasidas Sr. Marlene was born in Waterbury, daughter of the late...

OAKVILLE — Mr. Joseph M. Yezierski Sr., 65, beloved husband of Rose (Grant) Yezierski, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 28, 2016, at the Vitas Innovative Care Unit at St. Mary's Hospital. Mr. Yezierski was born on May 14, 1950, in Waterbury, the son of the late...

Mrs. Helen “Mimi” (Flammia) Mattei, 92, formerly of Easton Avenue, Lucille Street and Pine Crest Drive in Waterbury, passed away on Wednesday March 23, 2016, at the Lutheran Home of Southbury. She was the beloved widow of the late Nino Mattei Sr. Helen was born in...

WATERTOWN — Mrs. Mary M. (Schiller) Majauskas, 62, passed away peacefully at Hartford Hospital on March 17, 2016 after a brief illness. She was the wife of James J. Majauskas. Mary was born in Waterbury, Sept. 27, 1953, daughter of Mary (Dolan) Schiller of Beacon...

THOMASTON — Carolyn Louise (Kulmann) Oakes, 70, of Thomaston, passed away March 14 at her home surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with cancer. Carolyn was born in Waterbury, Conn. on May 2, 1945, the daughter of the late William and Florence (Filley)...

NAUGATUCK — August C. "Augie" Fidalgo, 54, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2016, at St. Mary's Hospital. Augie was born December 9, 1961, in Waterbury, the son of Celeste (Silva) Fidalgo and the late August L. Fidalgo. Augie was a 1980 graduate of Naugatuck High...

OAKVILLE — Luther "Sonny" F. Kilmer Sr., age 84 of Oakville, passed away unexpectedly at Waterbury Hospital on Friday, Feb. 12, 2016. He was the longtime companion of Mary Syman. Sonny was born May 11, 1931 in Sharon, Conn., the son of the late Julius and Lottie...

Mrs. Carmella “Millie” D. (Passarella) Sullivan, age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Waterbury Hospital. She was the devoted wife of the late Richard D. Sullivan for 42 years. Mrs. Sullivan was born on December 15,...

OXFORD, CT- Carol Ann (Dow) Driscoll, age 75, beloved wife of David Driscoll, entered eternal rest on Sunday, January 31, 2016 in CT Hospice, Branford. Born in Bridgeport on January 31, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Mary (Lausky) Dow. A retired...

OAKVILLE — James A. O'Connor, 53, passed away unexpectedly Jan. 22, 2016, at his home. He was the husband of Jean (Wolff) O'Connor. James was born March 31, 1962, in Waterbury, a son of the late William T. and Anna L. (Queiroga) O'Connor, and was a lifelong Oakville...

SOUTHINGTON - Frank Waluk Sr., 73, of the Milldale section of Southington, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, at Hartford Hospital. He was the loving husband of the late Darlyn L. (Bower) Waluk. Frank was born in New Britain on Feb. 20,...

WALLINGFORD - Thomas S. Falconieri, 65, of Wallingford, loving husband of Laura Hanson Falconieri, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016, at MidState Medical Center. Tom was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Dec. 15, 1950, a son of Doris F. Peterson Falconieri of...

Robert F. "Bob" Fisch, 94, of Dubuque, Iowa died Thursday, December 17, 2015, at Hawkeye Care Center. Visitation will be from 2 to 6 pm Sunday at the Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 Kennedy Road, where there will be a parish wake...

Beacon Falls - Walter Breton, 68, the husband of Evelyn (Allen) Breton, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2015 at the CT Hospice in Branford surrounded by his loving family. Walter was born on February 8, 1947 in Waterbury, CT, a son of the late Walter and Ruth...

WATERBURY — William "Billy" Mordenti Jr., 71, of Waterbury, died Dec. 12, 2015 at home after a period of failing health. He was born Sept. 13, 1944, son of the late William and Jayne (Shepard) Mordenti. Billy served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam (83rd Artillery) and...

Mr. Nason E. “Papa” Maxwell, 71, entered into eternal rest, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, December 13, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Philomena “Mina” (Ercolani) Maxwell. Nason was born in Caribou, Maine on January 16, 1944 son of the late Sanger and...

WATERBURY — Mr. Peter Baptiste, 78, of Spread Oak Lane, died unexpectedly at his home Monday, Dec. 7, 2015. Mr. Baptiste was born Oct. 5, 1937 in Augusta, Maine, son of the late Peter and Adeline (Rogers) Baptiste. Calling hour 10 a.m., funeral 11 a.m. Friday, Dec....

Emilie Arndt, 72, a resident of Shelton since 1984, entered into eternal rest on November 25, 2015, at Griffin Hospital, with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Ernst Arndt. Mrs. Arndt was born in Austria on May 18, 1943, daughter of...

WATERBURY — Edith Sielski, 99, passed away Friday, Nov. 27, 2015, in the VITAS unit of Saint Mary's Hospital. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Theodore Sielski. Mrs. Sielski was born Oct. 21, 1916, in Waterbury, daughter of the late Edward and Bertha...

PROSPECT — Robert Ariola, age 80, passed away on Nov. 11, 2015 in Prospect at home with his wife Nancy. Robert is survived by his four children, Robert Ariola, Mark Ariola, Sharon Saunders and Laura Como; 12 grandchildren; and his siblings, Paul Ariola, Judy Hankey...

Theresa Ann (Dzikot) Conti, 82, of Plainville passed away Sunday November 22, 2015 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain. She was the loving wife of John J. Conti. Theresa and John shared 61 years of marriage together. Terry was born December 28, 1932...

Naugatuck - Ronald Garth Rader, age 67, of 291 Spring Street, husband of Roseceil (Sirtowt) Rader, passed away Saturday November 14, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospital after a two year illness. Ron was born in Waterbury, CT on December 8, 1947, son of the late Ralph W. and...

NAUGATUCK — Janel C. Palange, age 30, of Naugatuck, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Born in Bridgeport on Oct. 27, 1984, she was the daughter of Daniel and Candice Porco Palange. She was a graduate of Naugatuck High...

WATERBURY — Mr. Enddie Rivera Caraballo, 47, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, after a long illness. Enddie is survived by his partner in life, Misty Ayers. Enddie was born in Yauco, Puerto Rico in 1967. He leaves his...

NAUGATUCK — Mrs. Beryl Green Tuckey, 93, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, at Beacon Brook Health Center. She was the wife of the late Kenneth R. Tuckey Sr. She was born in Milford on Jan. 8, 1922, daughter of the late William and Marie Tedesco Green. She had...

WATERBURY — William H. Ochs III, 76, formerly of Bethel, passed away peacefully on Monday, Aug. 31, 2015, at Danbury Hospital. He was the loving husband of Carol (Dunikowski), and a much loved father to Alicia Craybas (Doug), William IV (Shannon) and Catherine. Bill...

Josephine B. Mack, age 89, of Stratford, died on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at St. Mary Hospital in Waterbury. Mrs. Mack was the loving and beloved wife of the late Joseph L. Mack. Mrs. Mack was born in Bridgeport to the late Joseph and Lena (Radziwilko) Kulikowski and...

WOLCOTT — Mrs. Mary Helen (Moynihan) Brundage, 86, passed away Wednesday evening, Aug. 19, 2015, at Waterbury Hospital after a brief illness. She was the widow of John W. Brundage. Mrs. Brundage was born Jan. 17, 1929, in Waterbury, daughter of the late Timothy J. and...

Thomaston - Bohdan “Ben” S. Bereza, Jr., 74, lifelong resident of Thomaston, passed away on July 30, 2015 at Litchfield Woods Healthcare in Torrington with his partner Karen Eichner and friends, Ray and Madeleine Hubert by his side after a two year battle with cancer....

CHESHIRE — Mr. Donald A. Drost Jr., 64, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on Wednesday, July 29, 2015. He was the devoted husband of Anne (Dodge) Drost. Mr. Drost was born on Aug. 30, 1950, in Waterbury, son of the late Donald A. and Verna...

WINSTED – Joseph L. Alberto age 65, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 19th 2015 at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. He was the husband of Kathy (Hallaway) Alberto. Joseph was born October 7th 1949 in Waterbury, CT,...

Mrs. Pamela A. Sherman, age 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, July 03, 2015 at Yale New Haven Hospital where she courageously battled her illness for 4½ years. She was the devoted wife of Edward P. Sherman. Mrs. Sherman was born on June...

William V. Bowen Jr., age 92, of Stratford, beloved husband of the late Eleanor (Broedlin) Bowen passed away Sunday June 21, 2015 in Bridgeport Hospital. Mr. Bowen was born August 27, 1922 in Bridgeport, son of the late William and Emily (Sergent) Bowen and had been a...

WOODBURY — Joseph Edmund Triano, 77, beloved husband of Dolores Triano, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, with his loving family by his side. Born on Nov. 16, 1937, in Naugatuck, he was the son of the late Charles and Adeline Triano of...

COCOA, Fla. — Timothy Michael Dunn, 41, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. Tim was born in Waterbury on July 24, 1973. He was a resident of Watertown for most of his life. He was the son of Philip Dunn Sr. and the late L. Susanne Dunn of Palm Bay,...

Margaret A. Falcone, age 60, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a long illness on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Hartford Hospital. Ms. Falcone was born on July 1, 1954, in Waterbury, daughter of the late Pasquale and Margaret (Benson) Falcone. She was...

WATERBURY — Roger A. DePietro was born June 13, 1946 to Alvin and Delores (Williamson) DePietro in White Plains, N.Y. He left this world on June 5, 2015 in peace at the age of 68. He was employed as a bus driver for All Star Transportation since 2001. Roger is...

WATERBURY, CT – William J. Wilcox Jr. age 83 of Waterbury, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 5, 2015 at Saint Mary’s Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Diane (Fortier) Wilcox. Bill was born March 30, 1932 in Waterbury CT, the son of the late...

WATERBURY — Mr. Jason M. Corbit, 39, passed away unexpectedly on May 30, 2015, at home after a brief illness. Jason was born Aug. 24, 1975, in Waterbury, the son of Sylvia (Maddox) Corbit and the late James M. Corbit. He was a graduate of Waterbury Adult Education and...

Mrs. Julia T. Ciavarella, age 95, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at Village Green of Waterbury, six weeks after her beloved husband of 72 years, Rocco, passed away. She was the loving wife of the late Rocco Ciavarella. Mrs....

CHESHIRE — Harry J. Black Sr., 85, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2015, at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. He was born Aug. 25, 1929, to Henry and Edith (Schwenterly) Black. Harry grew up in Waterbury. He graduated from Leavenworth High School...

WATERTOWN — Peter C. Buonomo Sr., age 77 of Watertown, passed away May 14, 2015 at Waterbury Hospital. He was the husband of Nancy L. (Palmer) Buonomo. Pete was born Dec. 13, 1937 in Waterbury, a son of the late John and Sandine (Franceskino) Buonomo Sr. and lived in...

WATERBURY — Mrs. Elida Ann Semanoff, age 62 of Waterbury, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2015 surrounded by the love and comfort of her family at MidState Medical Center in Meriden after an extended illness. She was the wife of Michael Semanoff. Elida was born June...

Richard R. Labby, 59, of Bristol, CT, passed away, Tuesday, April 14th, at St. Francis Hospital, Hartford. Richard was born in New Britain, CT on October 3, 1955, a son of the late Doris (Carle) Salmon and Roland Labby. He worked at Gems Sensors in Plainville, his...

Mr. Rocco Ciavarella, age 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Village Green of Waterbury, where he has resided for the past five years. He was the loving husband of Julia T. (Monti) Ciavarella. Mr. Ciavarella was born on...

Antoinette “Ginny” Cipolla Fotion, age 93 of Ansonia, beloved wife of the late Raymond J. Fotion, died peacefully on April 9, 2015 at Griffin Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was born in the home of her grandparents, in Harrison, NY, the sixth child of sixteen,...

Frank Salvatore Scaduto, lifelong resident of Bridgeport, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2015 at the age of 92. Frank was born on March 27, 1923 in Bridgeport to Salvatore (Sam) and Agatha (Latarga) Scaduto. He enlisted in the U. S. Army in 1943 and fought in World...

WATERBURY — Mrs. Angeline "Rose" Rosato, 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015, at Waterbury Hospital after a brief illness. She was the devoted wife of the late Frank M. Rosato. Mrs. Rosato was born on Jan. 31, 1921, in...

WATERBURY — Mr. Marc Francis Mulhall, 24, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, from a tragic automobile accident. Marc was born in Waterbury April 16, 1990, the loving son of Thomas and Mary Mulhall. Marc graduated from St. Mary's Grammar School and...

MILTON — William Winslow Winn Jr. (Bill/Bick), 66, of Milton, died unexpectedly on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015. He was born Aug. 7, 1948 in Torrington, son of the late William Winn Sr. and Orcelia Birge Winn. He was a graduate of Litchfield High School, class of 1966. He...

WOLCOTT — Mr. Robert Cyr, 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015, at his home. He was the loving husband of Theresa (Temporale) Cyr. Mr. Cyr was born on May 10, 1941, in Waterbury, son of the late Henry and Blanche (Ouelette)...

WATERBURY — Mrs. Kathleen A. (DiChiara) Liedlich, 67, of Waterbury, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Robert A. Liedlich. Kathleen was born in Waterbury on July 19, 1947, daughter of the late Michael A. and...

Maurice “Moe” LaBonte, 61, of Cheryl Drive, passed away unexpectedly on Friday January 9, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was the husband of Louise (Salerno) LaBonte. Moe was born in Waterbury on November 20, 1953, son of the late Leo and Jean (Desjardins) LaBonte. He...

The Brass City Cruisers are saddened and shocked to learn of the sudden passing of Moe Labonte on Friday, January 9, 2014. Moe will always be remembered for his 1972 white Chevy Monte Carlo and his love for his wife Louise, children, and grandchildren. We offer our...

WATERBURY — Mr. William J. Giampetruzzi Sr., 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015, at Saint Mary's Hospital. He was the loving husband of Shirley (Oakes) Giampetruzzi. Mr. Giampetruzzi was born Oct. 7, 1947, in Waterbury, son of...

WATERTOWN — Mr. Andrew J. Mailhot, 81, died Monday morning, Dec. 29, 2014, at Waterbury Hospital. He was the husband of Isabelle (Pedroncelli) Mailhot. Andrew was born Feb. 19, 1933, in Waterbury, son of the late Welly and Flore (Lafreniere) Mailhot. A lifelong...

BEACON FALLS — Constance B. Sexton, age 69, beloved wife of Robert F. Sexton of Beacon Falls, entered into peaceful rest on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, at Waterbury Hospital. She was born on Aug. 4, 1945, in Bridgeport and was the daughter of George Brogan Sr. of Cool...

BRISTOL — Roger W. Hall, 71, of Bristol, died Monday, Dec. 15, 2014 at Ingraham Manor, Bristol. Roger was born Jan. 1, 1943, in Waterbury, Conn. He was the son of the late Walter and Dorothy (Lowther) Hall. Prior to his retirement, he was owner and operator of...

CHESHIRE — Mr. Richard Charles Capobianco, 68, of Cheshire, passed away peacefully at VITAS Innovative Hospice Unit at Saint Mary's Hospital on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in the presence of his loving family. He was the loving husband of Annalee (Hedman) Capobianco....

NAUGATUCK — Mr. James L. Howard, 68, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014, in the VITAS Innovative Hospice unit at Saint Mary's Hospital. He was the loving husband of Joan (Meady) Howard. Mr. Howard was born in Bridgeport on April 15, 1946, a son of Eileen...

WATERBURY — Teresa M. (Giordano) Kopcha passed away on Friday, Nov. 14, 2014, at Saint Mary's Hospital. She was the widow of Peter Kopcha. Mrs. Kopcha was born in Waterbury on April 18, 1924, daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Quagliaro) Giordano. She was a...

MIDDLEBURY — Mr. Anthony Donald "Don" Perrotti, 85, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Friday, Nov. 14, 2014 in the VITAS Innovative Hospice unit at Saint Mary's Hospital, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. He was a longtime resident of...

WATERBURY — Mr. Frank Szantyr, 85, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014, in the VITAS Innovative Hospice unit at Saint Mary's Hospital. He was the widower of Juliet (Thomas) Szantyr. Mr. Szantyr was born in Waterbury on June 18, 1929, a son of the late Casimir and...

PLYMOUTH — Mr. Timothy James Donahue of Plymouth, Conn. died Monday, Nov. 3. Tim was born in Waterbury on May 14, 1956, the son of the late Barbara Rae (Eusey) and Franklin Donahue. He was raised in Watertown and graduated from Watertown High School in 1974. Tim owned...

MERIDEN - Robert F. Halten, 70, of Meriden, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014. He was the beloved husband of Carolyn "Lyn" Halten; father of Jessica Halten; and brother of Richard Halten. He was born in New York, Aug. 16, 1944, a son of the late Steen and Ruth Hoffman...

WOLCOTT — Mr. Louis G. "George" Gelinas Sr., beloved husband of Rosaria (Campagna) Gelinas, died at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014 at the age of 71. Born in Waterbury on April 15, 1943, he was the son of the late Elzear and Alberta...

PLYMOUTH — James W. Acker, 77, of Plymouth, husband of Winnie (Kobryn) Acker, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014 at Bristol Hospital. Jim was born June 10, 1937 in Tarrytown, N.Y. He was the son of the late Lester and Dorothy (Hunt) Acker and had been a resident of...

Jean M. Pieger Rivera, age 74, of Stratford, died on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at St. Vincent Medical Center. She was the wife of the late John Anthony Rivera. Jean was born in Bridgeport to the late Joseph and Mary Rose (Napolitano) Lenzen. She had a vigorous...

WATERBURY — Mrs. Marion Josephine (DiLeo) Perugini, age 79, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014, surrounded by her family. She was the faithful and loving wife of Salvatore Perugini Sr. for 57 years. Mrs. Perugini was born on...

WATERTOWN — Mr. Anthony F. Cilfone, 61, of 1357 Buckingham St., passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Anita (DeRienzo) Cilfone. Anthony was born in Waterbury on Feb. 25, 1953, son of the...

WATERBURY — Mr. Anthony J. "T-Bone" Raimo, 68, passed away Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, at Saint Mary's Hospital in the presence of his loving family. He was the husband of Carol (Diogostine) Raimo. Tony was born in Waterbury on July 29, 1946, son of the late Louis and...

NAUGATUCK — Mr. William David Canale, 65, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014. He was the husband of Jean (Mentone) Canale, his high school sweetheart. Mr. Canale was born in Waterbury on April 1, 1949, a son of the late Joseph and Eva (Follachio)...

WATERTOWN — Mr. Thomas Gerard Ieronimo, age 55, of Watertown, passed away on Monday, Aug. 25, 2014 at Waterbury Hospital. He was the husband of Helen (Kubik) Ieronimo. Mr. Ieronimo was born in Waterbury on April 13, 1959, a son of Marie (Venditti) Ieronimo of...

Mr. Victor L. LaRosa, age 68, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2014, in the VITAS hospice unit at Saint Mary’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of Felicia (Ciavarella) LaRosa. Mr. LaRosa was born November 10, 1945, in Waterbury, son of the late Louis and...

PROSPECT — Mr. Raymond P. Magi, 69, of 24 Trotter Way, died Monday, June 9, 2014, at VITAS Inpatient Unit at Saint Mary's Hospital in the presence of his loving family. He was the husband of Joanne (Ciminera) Magi. Ray was born in Waterbury on Jan. 3, 1945, son of...

WATERTOWN – John V. Rainchuso age 93 of Watertown died May 29, 2014 at Watertown Convalarium. He was the widower of Alba (Cellupica) Rainchuso. John was born March 22, 1921 in Waterbury, a son of the late John and Mary Rainchuso and lived in Waterbury most of his...

WATERTOWN — Michael Dennis Dodge, 48, of Watertown, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 24, 2014, at Waterbury Hospital. Mike was born in Waterbury, Feb. 8, 1966, son of Mary Lou (Alexander) Dodge of Bethlehem and the late Dennis E. Dodge,...

CHESHIRE — Edward Daley, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, May 2, 2014. He was the devoted husband of Maureen (Ashe) Daley. Edward was born in Newark, N.J., Feb. 24, 1934, to the late Edward and Helen (Anderson) Daley. Mr. Daley...

WATERBURY — Nicola Gugliotti, beloved widower of Mary (Lombardi) Gugliotti, died suddenly at his home on Monday, April 7, 2014. He was 75. Nicola was born in Pontelandolfo, Beneveto, Italy. He arrived in the United States in 1956. He worked for Gugliotti's Bakery with...

Thomas Joseph Gworek, 72, of Plainville, passed away at his home on Sunday, March 9, 2014. Born in New Britain on October 14, 1941, he was one of seven children to the late Albert W. and Nellie H. (Machowski) Gworek. A resident since 1951, he was a graduate of...

OAKVILLE — Mr. Richard C. "Rico" DellaCroce, age 62, of Oakville, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, at his home surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Debbie (Cuddy) DellaCroce. Rico was born in Waterbury on July 15, 1951, son of the late Vincent...

Derek Jon Jansen, age 31, of Shelton, beloved fiancé of Kristen Engstrom of Shelton, died peacefully on February 10, 2014 at Yale- New Haven Hospital following a brief and sudden illness. Born in New Haven on December 7, 1982, he was the devoted son of Eric and Susan...

PROSPECT — Anna (Padula) Farina, 97, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Dominic Farina. Born Nov. 7, 1916, in New York, she was the daughter of the late Maurice and Teresa Padula. She leaves six...

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Francis John Jacovino Jr. (Jack) , 71, passed away peacefully at Peace River Regional Medical Center in Port Charlotte, Fla., Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014. Jack lived in Port Charlotte, Fla. for 12 years with his loving wife of 14 years, Diane...

THOMASTON — Denis C. Cables, 69, died Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, at home after losing his battle to cancer. Denis was born Aug. 25, 1944, son of Fredrick and Gladys Brazee Cables. Denis was a graduate of Thomaston High School and was honorably discharged from the Naval...

WATERBURY — William F. Slowinski Sr. passed away at home on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013 in Waterbury, Conn. William was born on April 5, 1949 in New Bedford, Mass. He was an antique car enthusiast, owning a '41 Willys, entering many car shows. William loved his family very...

Mrs. Jeanne (Desjardins) Labonte, age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at her home. She was the beloved wife of the late Leo Labonte. Jeanne was born on May 7, 1925 in Fort Kent, ME daughter of the late Vincent and...

Mr. Massimo Saturno, 86, of 56 Porter Manor Drive, Waterbury, passed away on Tuesday October 22, 2013 at Glendale Center in Naugatuck after a five year battle with dementia. He was the widower of Ada (Iulianetti) Saturno. Massimo was born in Alanno, Pescara, Italy on...

WATERBURY — Mrs. Victoria (Rosa) Quattro, age 87, passed away on Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, at Saint Mary's Hospital. She was the wife of the late John L. Quattro. Mrs. Quattro was born on Dec. 7, 1925, in Waterbury, daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Marrone) Rosa. She...

TORRINGTON — Dorothy L. (Schilke) Taggett, formerly of Waterbury and Naugatuck, passed on peacefully to the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013. She was the beloved wife of the late Carl Taggett. Dorothy was born June 20, 1931, daughter of the late Oscar and Olga...

WATERBURY — Celia (Sacks) Guisti, 93, passed away peacefully on Sept. 10, 2013 at Wolcott View Manor. A lifelong resident of Waterbury, she was affectingly known as Granny to her family and Ceil to her friends. She was the daughter of the late Louis and Katherine...

NORTH HAVEN - Zacharias (Jack) Hatzopoulos of North Haven died peacefully September 5, 2013 at Connecticut Hospice. He was the husband of Jean Jaspersen Hatzopoulos. Father of Maria Mikolike and Zacharias (Jay) Hatzopoulos. Brother of Maria, Koula, Vyenia, Demetrius...

WOODBURY — Sydney McKean Rehkamp, 93, of Woodbury, Conn. and Cape Coral, Fla., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2013 in Cape Coral. She was born Oct. 20, 1919 in Brooklyn, N.Y., the beloved daughter of Frederick and Sydney Blades, now deceased. Sydney attended Epiphany...

NAUGATUCK — Steven Tarnowicz, 56, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in the Vitas Innovative Care Unit of Saint Mary's Hospital on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2013. Steven was born Dec. 20, 1956, in Waterbury, the son of the late Vincent and Jean (Matchett)...

WATERTOWN — Nicholas F. Habelka Jr., 67, of Greenwood Street, died Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013, at his home. He was the husband of Anne "Nancy" (Kennelly) Habelka. Nick was born April 22, 1946, son of the late Nicholas and Gladys (Garner) Habelka. He was raised in...

OAKVILLE — Mr. Ronald J. Melko Sr., 72, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Irene (Lagasse) Melko. Ronald was born in Waterbury on May 15, 1941, son of the late Walter K. and Josephine H. (Gwiazdowski)...

Mr. Domenic Neri, 64, passed away Friday, Aug. 9, 2013, at his home in Finger, TN, formerly of Waterbury and Prospect. Domenic was born on October 24, 1948 in Waterbury, CT, son of the late Paul and Maria Elena (DiCarlo) Neri. Domenic served in the United States...

WATERBURY — Mrs. Elida Perrella, 95, formerly of 80 Charles St., passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, Aug. 5, 2013, at the Lutheran Home in Southbury. She was the widow of former school board president Frank J. Perrella. Elida was born in...

WOODBURY — Charles "Chick" Stockwell, 85, died Monday, July 29, 2013, at home, surrounded by his loving family and caretakers, Robert Stockwell, Cheryl O'Bar, Thomas Stockwell, Valerie Galvin, Clyde O'Bar Sr. and Darryl Franklin. Mr. Stockwell was born in Woodbury,...

MORRIS — Harry Arthur Cable, of Lakeside, passed quietly and peacefully on July 28, 2013, at age 93. Harry was born in Watertown on Sept. 29, 1919, the son of Henry Treadwell Cable and Martha Morse Cable Valcour. He was predeceased by his wife of 69 years, Eunice...

BEACON FALLS — Mr. James R. Wisneski, 54, passed away late Friday afternoon, July 26, 2013, at Griffin Hospital in Derby. He was formerly married to Heather (Millspaugh) Wisneski. Jim was born in Waterbury Feb. 17, 1959, a son of the late Thomas A. and Dorothy...

Lillian I. Malis, age 89, entered into rest on Monday, July 1, 2013 at Midstate Medical Center in Meriden. She was the beloved wife of Charles Malis for 72 years. Lillian was born October 1, 1923 in Pittsfield, MA, daughter of the late Nelson and Velma Henry Barnes....

Alfred J. Derouin, age 69 of Delavan, WI, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2013, at his home in Delavan, WI. He was born July 20, 1943, in Waterbury, CT, the son of Theodore and Agatha (McGraith) Derouin, Sr. Alfred was united in marriage to Dolores (Schabert) Derouin....

Anthony “Tony” Vespoli, passed away peacefully on Thursday June 20, 2013. He was 84. Tony, beloved husband of Gloria (Muscio) Vespoli also of Watertown, lived a life full of live music and cars. Born and raised in Waterbury’s North End, to his parents the late Anthony...

NAUGATUCK — Francis E. Lafo, 79, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of 59 years of Joyce (Dethlefsen) Lafo. Mr. Lafo was born on Dec. 13, 1933 in Waterbury, a son of the late Francis E. Lafo...

WOODBURY — Dr. Charles J. Rehkamp, 89, of Woodbury, Conn. and Cape Coral, Fla., passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Gulf Coast Village in Cape Coral after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He was born Nov. 21, 1923 in Brooklyn, N.Y. to George and...

WATERBURY — Mr. Joseph S. Marino, 59, of 516 Chipman St. Ext., passed away peacefully with his beloved wife by his side. He was the husband of Susan E. (Stasonis) Marino. Joe was born in Waterbury on Feb. 17, 1954, son of Jennie (Carusillo) Marino of Middlebury and...

OXFORD — E. Eric Arsan Jr., age 54, a lifetime Oxford resident, entered into peaceful rest on March 25, 2013 at his home with his devoted family and friends and faithful dogs by his side; he was the beloved husband of Susan (MacDonald) Arsan. Eric was born March 1,...

TERRYVILLE — Faithe (Matney) Genua, 80, of Terryville, died Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at Wolcott View Manor. She was the wife of the late Francis Genua. Mrs. Genua was born in Waterbury on July 30, 1932. She was the daughter of the late Marshall Matney and Jennie...

Mr. Thomas L. DiBlasi, age 60, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, January 04, 2013 at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Debra (Monnerat) DiBlasi. Mr. DiBlasi was born on March 5, 1952 in Waterbury, son of the late Thomas G. and...

Louise Sorrentino, age 89, of Derby entered into rest on Monday, Dec. 24, 2012 at the Griffin Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late James Sorrentino. Mrs. Sorrentino was born in Derby, on July 23, 1923 daughter of the late Pasquale and Assunta Salce Novelli...

NAUGATUCK — Veronica H. (Boyarchok) George, 86, passed away on Dec. 19, 2012 at home surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born in Beacon Falls on April 23,1926, daughter of the late Alexander Boyarchok and Mary (Kemish) Boyarchok. She was the widow of...

OAKVILLE — Robert C. Spagnola, age 78, of Radnor Lane, died Nov. 23, 2012, at Saint Mary's Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Eleanor (Pellack) Spagnola. Robert was born Nov. 19, 1934, in Waterbury, a son of the late Frank and Evelyn...

Ronald (Ron, the Fatman) Passaro, age 57 of Derby, formerly of Bridgeport, passed away suddenly on Friday, October 19, 2012 in his home with his loving family by his side. Born in Bridgeport on October 26, 1954, he was the son of the late Michael P. and Antoinette J....

Thomas George Botelle, 70 of Waterbury, Connecticut and Stuart, Florida, died Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Waterbury Hospital. He was the husband of Phyllis (Petta) Botelle. Tom was born in Waterbury on March 19, 1942, son of the late George and Marie (Hoffman)...

NAUGATUCK — Mr. Emile "Frenchie" Marquis, 87, of Hackett Street, Naugatuck, entered into eternal rest joining his wife, Alma (Clavette) Marquis, on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012, in the VITAS Care Unit at Saint Mary's Hospital. Mr. Marquis was born in Frenchville, Maine, on...

NAUGATUCK — William S. Bush Sr., age 65, of Naugatuck, passed away peacefully after a long, courageous battle with breast cancer on Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, at the Saint Mary's Hospital VITAS Unit in Waterbury. Mr. Bush was born on Nov. 9, 1946, in Bronx, N.Y., son of...

NAUGATUCK — Mr. Frank R. Altiere, 78, of Lincoln Street, Naugatuck, passed away on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012 at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Lillian (Bellefeuille) Altiere. Mr. Altiere was born in Waterbury on May 2, 1934, a son of...

Oakville – Mr. Michael George Semeraro, age 54, of Arcadia Ave died unexpectedly at Waterbury hospital on July 5th 2012. He was the husband of Chris (Ward) Semeraro. Michael was born in Waterbury, CT on April 12th 1958 the son of the late John A. and Mary (Popovich)...

OAKVILLE — Mrs. Ellen (Mark) Olschefski, 55, of Slade Street, died Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at Hartford Hospital. She was the wife of Robert J. Olschefski. Ellen was born in Waterbury, Feb. 28, 1957, daughter of the late Frank and Maureen (Hanrahan) Mark. She was raised...

WOODBURY — Edward M. Barry, 84, of Woodbury, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 2, at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by his family in person and in spirit. He was the husband of Elizabeth (Knox) Barry. Ed Barry was born Dec. 26, 1927 in Waterbury, a son of the late...

WATERBURY — Mr. John S. DiFederico Sr. passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at Saint Mary's Hospital. He was the husband of Nancy (Pedro) DiFederico. Mr. DiFederico was born on May 14, 1938, in Waterbury, son of the late...

WATERBURY — J. Robert "Bob" Garrity, 68, died Monday evening, May 14, 2012, at Waterbury Hospital. He was the husband of Ann (Orzechowski) Garrity. Bob was born in Waterbury on Aug. 26, 1943, a son of the late Francis A. and Ruth (Johnson) Garrity, and was a lifelong...

WATERBURY — Mrs. Theresa (Balanca) Sauvageau, age 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 7, 2012, at Waterbury Hospital. She was the devoted wife of J.E. Clarence "Gus" Sauvageau. Mrs. Sauvageau was born on May 24, 1931, in Mount Vernon, N.Y.,...

WATERBURY — Mrs. Juliet (Thomas) Szantyr, age 86, passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2012, at Waterbury Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was wife to Frank S. Szantyr. Mrs. Szantyr was born in Naugatuck on March 10, 1926, daughter of the late Samuel and Lillian...

Salvatore J. Pappalardo, Jr. 85, of Heritage Way, Torrington died Monday, April 23, 2012, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. He was the husband of Dolores (Giglio) Pappalardo. Mr. Pappalardo was born on December 8, 1926, in Winsted, CT, the son of the late Salvatore...

NAUGATUCK — Mr. Andrew Doback, age 88, of Naugatuck, died Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at the Masonic Health Care Center in Wallingford. He was the husband of Mary (Sousa) Doback. Mr. Doback was born in Naugatuck on Nov. 26, 1923, a son of the late Charles Doback and the...

Mr. Edward LaFountain, age 74 passed away on March 09, 2012 at home 85 Hewey St. Waterbury. He was the husband of Christine (Gowlis) LaFountain. Mr. LaFountain was born May 25, 1937 in Prospect,Ct. , son of the late Ernest and Margaret (Dugan) LaFountain. He was...

Margaret “Peggy” A. (Benson) Falcone, age 76, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at her home. She was the devoted wife of the late Pasquale J. Falcone, Sr. Mrs. Falcone was born on July 9, 1935, in Waterbury,...

Prospect - Ann Marie (Martin) Valletta, 87, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Paradigm Health Care Center in Prospect. She was the wife of Patrick Valletta. Mrs. Valletta was born on June 27, 1924 in Naugatuck a daughter of the late Stephen Martin and Anna...

WATERBURY — Marcel "Moe" Delage, 70, formerly of Chase Avenue, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012. He was a loving and devoted husband to Dorothy "Dottie" Delage for the last 38 years. Moe was born Nov. 19, 1941, in...

NEW BRITAIN — Thomas E. Stanco, age 59, of New Britain, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, at Waterbury Hospital. Mr. Stanco was born on May 14, 1952, in Waterbury, son of the late Angelo and Elizabeth "Betty" (Orlando) Stanco. Tom was a graduate of...

WATERBURY — Alvira C. (Levenavicius) Romanauskas, 86, of Waterbury, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, after a brief illness. She was the widow of Stanley J. Romanauskas. Mrs. Romanauskas was born Nov. 22, 1925, in Waterbury, daughter of the late Epolitas and Gertrude...

WATERBURY — Robert J. Sandulli, age 70, of Ferndale Avenue, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, at Saint Mary's Hospital. He was the husband of Mary (Barile) Sandulli. Mr. Sandulli was born on Aug. 31, 1941, in Waterbury, a son...

NEW PRESTON — John R. Hull, 64, of New Preston, passed away on Monday, Oct. 31, 2011, at New Milford Hospital. Mr. Hull was born in New Milford, Sept. 16,1947, son of the late E. Harold and Florence Weeks Hull. He was a lifetime resident of Washington, Conn., and...

NAUGATUCK – John “Big John” DellaCamera age 58 of Cherry Ave. formerly of Watertown and Oakville died Tuesday October 25, 2011 at his home. He was the husband of Elaine (Wolf) DellaCamera. John was born July 7, 1953 in Waterbury , a son of Ann (Varrone) and the late...

PROSPECT — Mr. William D. Tedesco, age 61, passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 24, 2011 at Saint Mary's Hospital in Waterbury. Mr. Tedesco was born on Aug. 3, 1950, in Waterbury, son of Gloria L. (Rossi) Tedesco and the late Vincent J. Tedesco. He was a graduate of...

PROSPECT — Mrs. Grace D. (Hullstrunk) Monroe, age 83, passed away Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at Saint Mary's Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Jack H. Monroe. Grace was born in Waterbury on Sept. 16, 1928, daughter of the late Joseph and...

Harwinton- Shirley A. Turner, 73, of Hill Road, died Sunday, September 4, 2011, at Valerie Manor, Torrington, with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Melvin L. Turner. Mrs. Turner was born in Waterbury on January 3, 1938, daughter of the late...

NAUGATUCK — John B. Rodgers, 85, of 46 Mulberry St., passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was husband of Carol (Quinn) Rodgers. John was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, on Sept. 9, 1925, son of the late James and Margaret...

WATERBURY — Mrs. Grace (Ortale) Marinara, 85, of 31 Nottingham Terrace, died Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011, at Waterbury Hospital. Mrs. Marinara was born in Waterbury on Dec. 1, 1925, daughter of the late Giuseppe and Filomena (Lese) Ortale. She was the manager of Fanny...

WATERBURY — Mr. Carl C. Taggett, 80, of Waterbury, formerly of Naugatuck, passed away Monday, Aug. 15, 2011, at Saint Mary's Hospital. He was the husband of Dorothy (Schilke) Taggett. Carl was born in Waterbury on March 12, 1931, son of the late Fredrick and Mary...

CHESHIRE — Peter Geoffrey Wallace passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011, after a short illness. He was 64 years old. Peter was born Dec. 27, 1946, in Waterbury, and was the son of the late Dr. Irving Edward Wallace and Rosalind Duesler Wallace Hathaway. He attended...

WATERBURY — Mr. Walter Narbutas, of Shadee Lane, died Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011, at Yale-New Haven Hospital after a brief illness. He was the widower of Kathleen (Robb) Narbutas. Walter was born March 5, 1945, in Penzlin, Brandenberg, Germany, the son of the late Felix...

WATERBURY — Mr. Ernest A. Cristofano Jr., 60, of Pinehurst Avenue, died peacefully on Tuesday at the Cheshire House. Mr. Cristofano was born in Waterbury on June 24, 1950, the son of the late Ernest A. Sr. and Marguerite (Giegle) Cristofano. A lifelong resident of...

THOMASTON — Mr. Donald Montambault Sr., 75, died Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at his home with his family by his side. He was the husband of Elizabeth (Wendel) Montambault. Mr. Montambault was born April 9, 1936, in Waterbury, son of the late Lester and Pauline (Menard)...

TORRINGTON — Charles Raymond Clark, 53, of Torrington, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2011. Charlie was the beloved husband of Kim (Monahan) Clark for 34 years. He was born on Aug. 14, 1957, to the late Charles T. Clark and Joyce (Judge) Clark of Torrington. He was...

WATERBURY — Mrs. Louise (Mirabilio) Sticco, age 87, of Carver Street, Waterbury, passed away peacefully surrounded by her devoted family on Saturday, June 4, 2011, at her home. She was the beloved wife of the late Armond A. Sticco Sr. Mrs. Sticco was born Feb. 4,...

WATERBURY — Ms. Josephine "Jo" M. Bombaci, 84, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 14, 2011, at her home. Ms. Bombaci was born Jan. 19, 1927, in Waterbury, daughter of the late Luciano and Frances (Perez) Bombaci. Josephine worked as an administrative...

BANTAM — Robert W. Shaw, 57, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011, at home following a brave battle with cancer. He was the husband of Kathleen (Campbell) Shaw for 28 years. Bob was born in Bridgeport on Feb. 24, 1953, son of the late Roger and Evelyn (Thomas) Shaw....

NAUGATUCK — Daniel F. Cleary, 68, of 523 Field St., died suddenly on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011, at his home. He was the husband of Donna Phelan Cleary. Dan was born Jan. 4, 1943, in Waterbury, son of Jessie Benson DiBeneditto and the late Francis Cleary. Dan was raised...

WOODBURY — David Alan Silks, 63, of Woodbury, died unexpectedly on Friday, Jan. 7, 2011, at Waterbury Hospital. He was the beloved husband and best friend of Mary (Husted) Silks. Born in Waterbury on June 7, 1947, the son of Aldona (Labasauckas) Silks and the late...

Stanley F. Baker Jr., 85, of 471 Clintonville Road, North Haven, died Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at the CT Hospice, Branford. He was the husband of the late Jean R. Baker. Born in New Haven on June 29, 1925, son of the late Stanley and Esther Baker. Father of Gary F....

OCALA, Fla. — Frederick P. Wisneski passed away under the loving care of his daughters and Hospice of Marion County in Ocala on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010. He was born in Bristol May 14, 1921, to Frank and Helen (Braconeski) Wisneski. In July, he was predeceased by his...

PROSPECT — Frank L. Kosko, Sr., 94, passed peacefully on Friday evening, Sept. 10, 2010, surrounded by loving children at Paradigm Nursing Home in Prospect where he resided for the past year after living independently for 10 years at the Lincoln Lewis Terrace in...

WATERBURY — Agatha Bridget (McGrail) Derouin, a lifelong resident of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010, at Abbott Terrace Health Center. She was 103 years old.Agatha was born on Feb. 5, 1907, in Waterbury, daughter of the late Joseph and...

NAUGATUCK — Mr. James Strozeski, 69, died peacefully Monday evening, Aug. 23, 2010, at his home. He was born in Port Austin, Mich., Sept. 30, 1940, a son of the late Anthony and Agnes (Goretski) Strozeski, and was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, having served more...

TRUMBULL — Theresa Fragale Rossitto, 86, died peacefully on Monday, Aug. 23, 2010, at St. Vincent Medical Center. Born in Pottsville, Pa., on March 24, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Leo and Frances Greco Fragale. Mrs. Rossitto was a very talented artist and...

WASHINGTON, Conn. — Charles A. Boucher, husband of Barbara (Maton) Boucher, died Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010, at home after a short illness. He was born Oct. 27, 1934, in Waterbury, the son of Anthony J. Boucher and Stella (Trepanier) Boucher. He was raised in Watertown,...

WATERBURY — Mrs. Alice L. (Jeznach) Monroe, 99, of Meriden Road, formerly of Naugatuck, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2010, at Meridian Manor after a brief illness. She was the widow of Harry I. Monroe. Mrs. Monroe was born in Detroit, Mich., on Oct. 11, 1910, a...

OCALA, Fla. — Helen B. Wisneski passed away under the loving care of her family and Hospice of Marion County in Ocala, Fla., on Sunday, July 11, 2010.She was born in Terryville, Conn., on May 26, 1921, to Martha and Leon Murawski. She leaves her beloved husband,...

WESTON, Vt. — Sister Joan Sirtowt, 65, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2010, in Waterbury, Conn., after a brief illness. Sister Joan was born on June 2, 1945, in Waterbury, a daughter of the late Joseph Francis and Anna (Tenis) Sirtowt. She earned her B.S. in...

Miss Pamela Joy Coddington, 48, of Todd Road, Wolcott, died Wednesday, June 9, 2010, at Saint Mary's Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Clark W. and Hazel (Galligan) Coddington.Raised in Woodbury, Pamela loved our country's flag, watching game shows and sports...

WOLCOTT — Mr. Manuel "Manny" Frois, 50, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, at Waterbury Hospital.Born in Portugal on Oct. 15, 1959, Manny came to Waterbury with his family in 1972 and had lived in Wolcott since 1984. He worked in the mortgage department of Webster Bank...

SOUTHINGTON — Benjamin N. Carr Sr., 63, of Burritt Street, the Milldale section of Southington, passed away surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, May 15, 2010, at his home. He was the beloved husband of Molly (Aspinall) Carr. Born...

Mr. Ralph Laudano, 92, of Pritchard Road, passed away peacefully surrounded by his devoted family on Monday, May 10, 2010, at Saint Mary's Hospital. He was the husband of the late Mary (Coppola) Laudano. Mr. Laudano was born on June 17, 1917, in Waterbury, a son of...

WATERBURY — Mrs. Margaret F. (Lombardi) Carlo, age 94, formerly of Ashmun Street, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 21, 2010, at Meridian Manor where she has resided for several years. She was the devoted wife of the late Louis Carlo. Mrs. Carlo was born on...

WATERBURY — Mr. Richard F. "Gugie" Guglielmo, 74, of 94 Beth Lane, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, at Waterbury Hospital. He was the husband of Carol F. (Cannata) Guglielmo.Dick was born in Waterbury on Nov. 26, 1935, son of the late William and Clara (Valonis) Guglielmo....

Mrs. Joan (Dunn) Meskunas of Waterbury passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at Waterbury Hospital. She was the widow of Peter A. "Gus" Meskunas, and is survived by her son, Peter J. Meskunas and his fiancee Deborah Clock both of Waterbury;Joan was born in...

WATERBURY — Mary Ann (Lombardi) Gugliotti, of Waterbury, died suddenly Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, at Saint Mary's Hospital in Waterbury. She was the beloved wife of Nicola Gugliotti. Mary was born in Waterbury on Feb. 21, 1938, daughter of the late John Lombardi and...

PLYMOUTH — Mr. Ted Albert Williams, 55, died Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, at Saint Mary's Hospital in Waterbury. He was the husband of Bao Zhu (Xu) Williams. Mr. Williams was born May 16, 1954, in Holden, Mass., son of Mary Lou (Harmon) Pierce of Texas and the late...

TORRINGTON — Leon H. Saporite Jr., 60, of Hillcrest Street, Torrington, also known to his family and friends as "Lee" and "Leo," died Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009, at his residence. He was the beloved husband of 27 years to Susan (Day) Saporite. Born Jan. 19, 1949, in...

WATERBURY — Mrs. Ada (Iulianetti) Saturno, 83, of 56 Porter Manor Drive, Waterbury, died Monday, Aug. 3, 2009, at Saint Mary's Hospital. She was the wife of Massimo Saturno. Ada was born in Walpole, Mass., on Jan. 31, 1926, daughter of the late Giacomo and Rita...

WATERBURY — Mr. Earle J. Traver, 60, of 935 Frost Road, Waterbury, died Thursday, June 18, 2009, at Saint Mary's Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of Marie C. "Cookie" (Cantele) Traver.Earle was born in Waterbury on Feb. 10, 1949, son of Irene (Miller)...

WATERBURY — Mr. John M. Pilla, 63, of 336 Lakewood Road, died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 9, 2009, while hiking and rock climbing in Plymouth.Mr. Pilla was born Feb. 3, 1946, son of Margaret (Celentano) Pilla and the late Eugene Pilla. He was a graduate of Crosby...

OAKVILLE — Albert Adam Steinis, age 79, of Riverside Street, Oakville, died Sunday, March 29, 2009, at Waterbury Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Josephine (Varrone) Steinis.Mr. Steinis was born Dec. 24, 1929, in Waterbury, the son of the late...

OAKVILLE — Jason E. Semeraro, 38, of Buckingham Street, died unexpectedly on Monday, March 2, 2009, at Waterbury Hospital.Jason was born Sept. 29, 1970, in Waterbury, a son of William J. and the late Dolores (Rio) Semeraro, and was a lifelong Oakville and Watertown...

  WATERBURY — Mrs. Anne T. (Montano) Polletta, of Esther Avenue, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009, at her daughter's home in Summersfield, Fla. She was the loving wife of the late Richard Polletta. Anne was born in Waterbury,...

BRISTOL — Lloyd Dennis Makara, 54, of Bristol, died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, at his home surrounded by his family.Lloyd was born Aug. 25, 1954, in Bristol. He was the son of Helen (Buczek) Makara of Terryville and the late Richard Elsworth Makara. Lloyd was raised in...

WATERBURY — Mary Jane "Jay" Botta, 64, passed away Friday Nov. 21, 2008, at Meridian Manor Rehabilitation Center after a long and courageous battle with cancer.Mary Jane was born in Waterbury on Dec. 6, 1943, daughter of the late Giuseppe and Antoinette (Jacaruso)...

Mr. Roland F. Greenwood Sr., 71, of Lillac Ave., Oakville, died Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, at St. Raphaels Hospital in New Haven after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Maureen J. Greenwood. Roland was born in Waterbury on Sept. 19, 1937, the son of the late...

WOLCOTT — Mr. Donald T. "Buddy" Restivo Jr., 26, of 1382 Wolcott Road, went home to Jesus Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Plainville. He was the fiancé of Kelly Gnitzcavich of Wolcott. Donnie was born Jan. 14, 1982, in...

  Victor Stankevicius, 64, of 374 Central Ave., died Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008, at CT Hospice. He was the husband of Patricia (Palomba) Stankevicius. Victor was born Oct. 25, 1943, in Waterbury, son of the late Victor S. and Adele (Macziulis) Stankevicius. He was...

WOLCOTT — Anthony B. Kozlosky Sr., 70, died Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, at Saint Mary's Hospital after a brief illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Rosemarie "Ozzie" (Dery) Kozlosky. Mr. Kozlosky was born Sept. 29, 1937, in Wheeling, W.Va., a son of...

Akle "Ike" Tanuis Jr., 70, of Bethlehem, died peacefully Saturday, July 26, 2008. He was the husband of Joan (Butkus) Tanuis. Mr. Tanuis was born in Torrington on Feb. 19, 1938. He was a lifelong resident of Bethlehem, attended local schools and graduated from Kaynor...

Michael H. Cady, aged 56 of Newtown, passed away Monday, July 21. He was the husband of Madeline Weckerie Cady. Mr. Cady was born on July 3, 1952 in Waterbury. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1970 and Waterbury State Technical College in 1972. He was a...

Carl Swanson, 92, passed away on June 25 at Waterbury Extended Care. He was born in Waterbury and worked in the tool making trade. Along with numerous other organizations, Carl was a member of the Corsa Corvair Society. He loved to bring his 1967 Corvair to car shows....

The Brass City Cruisers wish to extend their condolences to the family and friends of Howard France. Howard passed away at the age of 69 on May 21, 2008 at Waterbury Hospital. Howard was an active member of the Watertown Customs, and was a motorcycle and antique car...

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of fellow cruiser Lester Bouchard, 65, of Oakville. Les passed away Monday, January 28, surrounded by his loving family. An avid Yankees fan, his hobbies also included his light yellow 1951 Mercury and participating...