Obituaries
Michael Z. Menaker
Sep 20, 2025
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A Graveside Service will occur on Friday, September 26, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Farband Cemetery in Morris, CT.
Michael R. Kolodziej
Sep 19, 2025
Terryville - Michael Kolodziej, 45, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife and his family on Friday, September 19, 2025. He was the husband of Jean (Tardy) Kolodziej.
Michael was born July 22, 1980, in Waterbury, the son of the late Michael and Marjorie (Casper) Kolodziej. He was a graduate of W.F. Kaynor Technical High School, Class of 1998. A longtime...
Zane E. Newell
Sep 15, 2025
Waterbury, CT Zane E. Newell, 89, husband of Joan (Woodfield) Newell, died peacefully on September 15, 2025 at Waterbury Hospital.
Zane was born September 23, 1935 in Maine a son of the late Frederick Harold Newell and Georgia (Abbott) Newell. Zane lived in Waterbury most of his life, attended local schools and graduated from Wilby High School. For most of...
Dr. Howard Martin Harmetz
Sep 15, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dr. Howard Martin Harmetz, who left us on September 15, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on June 14, 1945, in Brooklyn, NY, but raised in the Bronx, to the late Harry Joseph and Miriam (Rubenstein) Harmetz. Howard dedicated his life to his profession and his community, becoming...
Noela B. Couture
Sep 13, 2025
Noela B. (Koslosky) Couture, age 68, of Beacon Falls, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. She was the devoted wife of Mark S. Couture for over 45 years; this October 5th would have marked their 46th wedding anniversary.
Born on December 23, 1956, in Waterbury, Noela...
Robert F. Magnamo, Sr.
Sep 13, 2025
Naugatuck, CT Robert F. Magnamo, Sr., 85, husband of Helen (Klimaszewski) Magnamo, died peacefully on September 13, 2025 at his home surrounded by loving family.
Bob was born January 24, 1940 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late Frank and Adeline (Dobrowski) Magnamo and had lived in Naugatuck all of his life. Bob graduated from Naugatuck High School, Class of...
Joseph J. McAndrew
Sep 12, 2025
Cheshire – Joseph McAndrew, 82, of Cheshire, beloved husband of Carol (Follo) McAndrew, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on September 12, 2025. Joseph was born on July 9, 1943, in New Haven, the son of the late James and Catherine McAndrew.
Joseph’s love of golf began at age 10, growing up in a home that bordered the ninth tee at...
Howard D. Hoyt
Sep 12, 2025
Howard Dickerman Hoyt, 73, of North Haven, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Friday, September 12, 2025. He was born November 16, 1951, the son of Vivian Dickerman Hoyt and Elwood L. Hoyt Sr., both deceased. Howie grew up in both the Hamden and Cheshire communities with a strong sense of family, loyalty and humor that carried...
Edward P. Siemenski
Sep 12, 2025
Beacon Falls- Edward (Ed) P. Siemenski, 82, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 12, 2024. He was the husband of Lurana Siemenski.
Ed was born February 7, 1943, in Derby, the son of the late Frank and Theresa (Bachinsky) Siemenski. He was raised in Beacon Falls and attended Naugatuck High School. Upon finishing high school, Ed enlisted in...
Debra H. Daigle
Sep 11, 2025
Beacon Falls – Debra Daigle, 71, of Beacon Falls, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on May 9, 1954, in Derby, she was the daughter of the late Nathan and Helen (Groccia) Russell. A lifelong resident of Beacon Falls, Debra was the beloved wife of Arthur Daigle Jr., whom she married in 1974.
A...
Beverly (Nickerson) LaRowe
Sep 10, 2025
Naugatuck - Beverly (Nickerson) LaRowe , 84, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Shady Knoll Health Center. She was the wife of the late Charles LaRowe, who passed away in 1990.
Beverly was born June 21, 1941, in Danbury, the daughter of the late Michael and Stella (Vivieros) Scalzo. She was raised in...
Peter C. Cater
Sep 10, 2025
July 12, 1951 – September 10, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Peter C. Cater, age 74, of Naugatuck, CT on September 10, 2025.
Born on July 12, 1951 in Stamford, CT, Peter was the beloved son of Carman Cater and Christine Boland Cater. After the passing of his mother at a young age, Peter was...
Marilyn L. Ingerson
Sep 9, 2025
Marilyn Lorraine Ingerson, 87, of Cheshire CT, the widow of Roy R. Ingerson, to whom she was married for 54 years, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025, at Yale New Haven Hospital.
Marilyn was born in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Clarence and Margaret (Dillon) McHugh. She lived in Waterbury and attended Wilby High School Class of 1956. She...
Maria Fernanda Santos
Sep 9, 2025
Naugatuck, CT Maria Fernanda Santos, 73, wife of Charles F. “Carlos” Santos, died peacefully on September 9, 2025 at Yale New Haven Hospital.
Fernanda was born September 8, 1952 in Guarda (SE’), Portugal a daughter of the late Fernando S. Marques and Silvina Do Carmo Marques. She settled in Naugatuck in March of 1973 and worked at Timex Corporation until 1982....
Maria Louisa Pyman
Sep 8, 2025
Maria Pyman died on September 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Witty, kind, curious, gregarious, compassionate, caring, intelligent, creative, understanding, determined, optimistic and fun-loving, Maria was full of life (and beans) from the very start, cracking jokes right up to her final days.
Maria was born in Worcester, MA on September 4, 1948, to Anne and Dick Sarapas. The first...
William C. Ward
Sep 6, 2025
Naugatuck - Bill Ward, 90, husband of the late Jeanne (Shonka) Ward, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at his home in the company of his children.
Bill was born August 22, 1935, the son of the late Bill and Peggy (Coughlin) Ward and lived in Naugatuck most of his life. Bill graduated from Terryville High School and DeVry...
Denise M. Famiglietti
Sep 4, 2025
Denise M Famiglietti (DeGregorio/Carter)
Denise M. Famiglietti, 60, passed away September 4, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Richard Famiglietti.
Born January 26, 1965, in Derby, the daughter of the late Marie Jean Degregorio Kniffin. She was a graduate of Derby High School, class of 1985. Denise was an animal lover who took care of ferals for the...
William Schuster
Sep 1, 2025
William “Bill” George Schuster, 76, of Cheshire, beloved husband of Cecelia Schuster, passed away on September 1, 2025. He was born on September 29, 1948, in Jersey City, NJ to the late Bill and Doris Schuster and raised in Paramus, NJ. Cheshire welcomed Bill and his family in 1972.
Bill is lovingly remembered by his wife of 54 years, Cecelia Schuster...
Thomas G. Fernandes
Sep 1, 2025
Naugatuck - Thomas Fernandes, a resident of Naugatuck, passed away September 1, 2025 at his home. He was a 1967 graduate of Naugatuck High School.
Born on September 17, 1949, in Fall River, MA, to Antone Fernandes & Irene Fernandes-Janousek, Tom’s love for cooking was a true art form. He spent countless hours in the kitchen as an executive chef at...
David L. Reidinger
Aug 29, 2025
David L. Reidinger, 83, of Cheshire, CT, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown, CT surrounded by his loving family. Born May 5, 1942, in East Orange, NJ, he was the son of the late Sylvester and Margaret (McCormack) Reidinger. He was the devoted husband of Barbara (Hesterfer) Reidinger, with whom he shared more...
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