Obituaries

John J. D'Amico

John J. D'Amico

Mar 24, 2024

LOCAL ARCHITECT

WATERBURY – John J. D’Amico, AIA (American Institute of Architects), 92, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2024, at VITAS at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury. 

Mr. D’Amico was born July 11, 1931, in Waterbury, the son of the late Joseph M. and L. Marie (Iorio) D’Amico. He was raised and educated in Waterbury. After graduation from Crosby High School,...

Nancy J. Henao

Nancy J. Henao

Mar 21, 2024

NAUGATUCK – Nancy Jean Carreiro Henao, 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Torrington Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation in Torrington, CT.

Nancy was born February 20, 1940, in Waterbury, daughter of the late Jesse Carreiro and Flora (Sampson) Carreiro. She was a dedicated nurse’s aide at the former Glendale nursing home in Naugatuck for 25 years. Her...

Dianne L. Johnson

Dianne L. Johnson

Mar 16, 2024

WATERBURY- Dianne L. Johnson, age 84, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Cheshire House in Waterbury. She was the beloved wife of late Thomas Johnson, who predeceased her in 2018 after, 45 years of marriage.

Mrs. Johnson was born October 19, 1939 in Peekskill, NY, daughter of the late Maurice and Elma (Phair) Brayton.

Dianne was a case worker for...

Patrick Joseph Sullivan, Jr.

Patrick Joseph Sullivan, Jr.

Mar 14, 2024

Patrick Joseph Sullivan, Jr., of Cheshire, beloved husband of Elizabeth Carlson Sullivan, passed away unexpectedly on March 14, 2024. He was born on May 12, 1961, in Waterbury, CT, to the late Patrick J. and Frances Sullivan, Sr.

Patrick was a graduate of St. Paul Catholic High School in Bristol. He went on to further his education at UCONN, earning a...

Amanda Rose DeSalle Van Fleet

Amanda Rose DeSalle Van Fleet

Mar 14, 2024

Amanda (DeSalle) Van Fleet, age 33, of Prospect, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was the devoted wife of Christopher Van Fleet.  Amanda was born on March 16, 1990 in Milford, daughter of Robert DeSalle Jr. and Donna (Fernino) DeSalle.

Amanda graduated from Sheehan High School in Wallingford,...

Richard C. Napoli, Sr.

Richard C. Napoli, Sr.

Mar 14, 2024

Richard Charles Napoli, Sr., 74, of Cheshire, beloved husband of the late Katherine Napoli, passed away unexpectedly on March 14, 2024. Richard was born on December 28, 1949 in Bridgeport, CT, to the late Charles and Rose Napoli. Richard was a graduate and athlete of Fairfield Preparatory School and Sacred Heart University.

He worked for over 40 years in Materials Management...

Maria N. Gonzalez

Maria N. Gonzalez

Mar 13, 2024

Her love for music and dancing did not come to an end with her death. Maria Gonzalez passed from a sudden illness on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at the age of 96. She was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her love for music and family.

 She was born on September 2, 1927 in Aguada, Puerto Rico to...

Mary J. Mongillo

Mary J. Mongillo

Mar 11, 2024

Mary J. (O’Connor) Mongillo, 84, of Cheshire, beloved wife of the late Peter A. Mongillo, passed away on March 11, 2024. Mary was born June 12, 1939 in New Haven, CT to the late John and Hannah O’Connor.

Mary worked for the Cheshire Public School System as a secretary for many years. Mary enjoyed reading, gardening, puzzles and knitting, but ultimately most loved...

Ernestine Ford

Ernestine Ford

Mar 3, 2024

Ernestine Ford, 85, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Mid-State Medical Center, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late John (Jack) Ford and mother of the late Lisa Caputo, her beloved daughter.

Ernestine was born July 17, 1938, daughter of the late Otto Krampitz and Katherine (Ferro) Colapinto. Ernestine was a stay-at-home mom, and later...

Nicoletta "Nettie" Grella

Nicoletta "Nettie" Grella

Mar 3, 2024

Naugatuck - Nicoletta “Nettie” Grella, 84, passed away on March 3, 2024, at VITAS at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was the wife of the late Louis N. Grella.

Mrs. Grella was born in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of the late Sylvester Constantino and Michelina (Mariano) von Lott, and step-daughter of Henry von Lott. She came to Connecticut at the age...

Joseph W. Nette

Joseph W. Nette

Mar 1, 2024

CHESHIRE- Joseph William “Sonny” Nette, age 97, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Masonicare in Wallingford. He was the devoted husband of the late Margaret Nette for over 73 years until her passing in 2021.   Joseph was born on July 30, 1926 in Stamford, son of the late William J. and Grace (Mondanaro) Nitti.

Joseph served his country...

William "Bill" McCarthy

William "Bill" McCarthy

Feb 28, 2024

In the quiet repose of Naugatuck, Connecticut, William “Bill” McCarthy, aged 74, departed from this life on the 28th February, 2024. Born under the springtime skies of Bronx, New York, on the 23rd of March, 1949, he was the beloved son of the late James and Helen McCarthy, and the cherished husband to his late wife, Joan McCarthy.Bill stood as...

Carolyn Darelius Lorenson

Carolyn Darelius Lorenson

Feb 27, 2024

Carolyn Lorenson died peacefully on February 27, 2024, at Covenant Living of Cromwell at the age of 96.

She was born on December 10, 1927, in Providence, RI. She was raised in the Washington Park area of Providence. Her childhood home on Farragut Avenue led right into Roger Williams Park where many happy hours were spent at the zoo, on the...

Anna Pettinicchi

Anna Pettinicchi

Feb 24, 2024

Anna (DiMarco) Pettinicchi, age 67, of Cheshire entered into rest on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Yale-New Haven Hospital surrounded by her loving family.  She was the devoted wife of Robert Pettinicchi for over 39 years.   Anna was born on February 15, 1957 in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Antimo and Maria (Marinelli) DiMarco. 

Anna was raised in Waterbury,...

Margaret L. "Peg" Irving

Margaret L. "Peg" Irving

Feb 22, 2024

Margaret L. “Peg” Irving, age 92, of Cheshire entered into rest on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at MidState Medical Center in Meriden.  She was the devoted wife of Robert C. “Bob” Irving for over 62 years until his passing in 2014.  Peg was born on December 27, 1931 in Amesbury, MA, daughter of the late John and Mary (Brennan) Greaney.

 Peg...

Jolene Seely Giannone

Jolene Seely Giannone

Feb 19, 2024

ORMOND BEACH, FL- JOLENE (SEELY) GIANNONE, 77, of Ormond Beach, FL and formerly of Ansonia and Naugatuck, CT, died in Florida on Monday, February 19, 2024 following a long battle with cancer.

 She was born in CT on January 5, 1947, the daughter of the late Joseph and Elena (Alu) Seely and was also predeceased by her father and mother-in-law, Frank...

Peter A. Petti Jr.

Peter A. Petti Jr.

Feb 17, 2024

CHESHIRE-Peter A. Petti, Jr., 94, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Elim Park Health Care & Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of Ann M (Daly) Petti.

Peter was born December 25, 1929 in Waterbury, CT, son of the late Peter A. Petti, Sr., and Laura (French) Petti.

He was a retired aerospace engineer and proud to be a Navy Veteran....

Frederick Stein

Frederick Stein

Feb 17, 2024

CHESHIRE- Frederick Stein, 83, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024 at his home in Cheshire CT. surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Marcia (Hiken) Stein.

Mr. Stein was born October 13, 1940 in Waterbury, son of the late Morris and Dorothy (Krinsky) Stein. He earned a BA at Harvard University and an MBA from Harvard Business School....

John W. Gill

John W. Gill

Feb 14, 2024

CHESHIRE – John “Jack” W. Gill, 93, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Elim Park Health Care & Rehabilitation in Cheshire. He was the husband of the late Joanne (Davisson) Gill.

Mr. Gill was born June 22, 1930, in New Haven, son of the late John and Mary (Kay) Gill. He attended Hopkins School in New Haven and later served...

Nancy J. Christie

Nancy J. Christie

Feb 14, 2024

Nancy J. Christie, 83, beloved wife to the late Arthur J. Christie Sr. peacefully entered eternal life on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. Nancy was born in Scranton, PA on November 29, 1940, to the late David Reynolds and Marie (Reynolds)Karpinski. She was also the beloved stepdaughter to the late John Karpinski.

Nancy moved to Bridgeport, CT where she met her late...

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