Obituaries

Robert G. Daisomont Sr.

Robert G. Daisomont Sr.

May 6, 2024

Robert G. Daisomont Sr., age 95, of Waterbury and formerly of New Fairfield and Punta Gorda, FL, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024 at Southington Care Center.  He was the devoted husband of the late Mabel J. (Jamael) Daisomont for over 65 years until her passing in 2021.  Robert was born on October 28, 1928 in New York City,...

Margaret Mary "Peggy" Valencis

Margaret Mary "Peggy" Valencis

May 6, 2024

Mrs. Margaret Mary “Peggy” (O’Dea) Valencis, 93 of Cheshire passed away Monday May 6, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Walter J. Valencis.

Peggy was born July 2, 1930 in Waterbury, a daughter of the late Michael and Nellie (Bresnahan) O’Dea and was a longtime Cheshire resident. She was a graduate of...

Valerie (Swenor) (McCann) Dixon

Valerie (Swenor) (McCann) Dixon

May 1, 2024

DELAND, FL – Mrs. Valerie (Swenor) (McCann) Dixon, 67, of Deland, FL, wife of the late Chuck Dixon and daughter of Katie and Albert Fleck of Naugatuck and the late Theron Swenor, passed away May 1, 2024 in Deland, FL. 

 Valerie was born in Middlebury, VT on May 27, 1956 and attended schools in Naugatuck, CT. Besides her parents of Naugatuck,...

Anna Maria Pito

Anna Maria Pito

May 1, 2024

CHESHIRE- It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Anna Maria Pito (Maffettone) age 92, on May 1st 2024. Anna Maria was born in Naples, Italy, December 16, 1931, and married Dr. Vincent John Pito in 1958. Shortly after their marriage they moved to the United States to start a family and where Vincent began practicing medicine....

Frances B. Barriault

Frances B. Barriault

May 1, 2024

Frances B. Barriault, age 74, of Waterbury, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital.  Frances was born on July 24, 1949 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Ernest Ziegler and Hazel (Rassiga) Yakulevich. 

Frances was a lifelong Waterbury resident and attended local schools, graduating from John F. Kennedy High School, Class of 1967.   She worked...

Branden S. Hutchinson

Branden S. Hutchinson

Apr 30, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Branden Scott Hutchinson.

Born to Colleen and Jeffrey Hutchinson, Branden grew up in Venice, Florida. He spent his youth traveling, boating, and camping with his family. He participated in many sports throughout his childhood including soccer, sailing, and pole vaulting. 

After graduating from Cardinal Mooney High School in Sarasota, FL, Branden...

Dr. Gerald "Jerry" Labriola

Dr. Gerald "Jerry" Labriola

Apr 28, 2024



Dr. Gerald “Jerry” Labriola, 92, passed away Sunday, April 28th, 2024. He was the beloved husband of the late Lois (Follett) Labriola. Dr. Labriola was born on December 12, 1931, in Waterbury, the son of the late Pasquale and Rose (Famularo) Labriola. A lifelong Naugatuck resident, he graduated from Naugatuck High School, Class of 1949, Yale University, Class of 1953,...

Robert H. Morgan

Robert H. Morgan

Apr 27, 2024

Cheshire - Robert H. Morgan, 77, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Midstate Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.   He was the devoted and beloved husband of Elaine Muldowney. Although they had known each other for over 40 years, they were married in September of 2021.

Robert was born December 18; 1946, in Norwich, the son of...

Jack Pei-Ming Chu

Jack Pei-Ming Chu

Apr 27, 2024

Jack Pei-Ming Chu, age 75, of Southington and formerly of Cheshire, entered into rest on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Hartford Hospital with his loving family by his side following a 10-month courageous battle with liver disease.  He was the devoted husband to the love of his life, Dolly (Chang) Chu, for 46 years.  Jack was born on February 7,...

Paul Fecteau

Paul Fecteau

Apr 25, 2024

Middlebury - Paul Fecteau, 77, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Waterbury Hospital. He was the husband of Barbara (Gilnack) Fecteau. 

Paul was born July 20, 1946, in Eugene, OR, the son of the late Lucien and Marion (Byron) Fecteau. He graduated from Wilcox High School and was a Machinist for Pratt and Whitney for 47 years.  

He was...

Julieta "Vita" Maria Frantsve

Julieta "Vita" Maria Frantsve

Apr 21, 2024

Julieta Maria Frantsve, 86, of Park Ridge, IL, peacefully passed away on April 21, 2024 at her new home in Cheshire, Connecticut surrounded by her loving family. Julieta was married to the late Dennis John Frantsve for 49 years. She was born on January 10, 1938 in San José, Costa Rica to the late Arturo Chacón Monge and Belarmina Mora...

Janet B. Edmond

Janet B. Edmond

Apr 17, 2024

Janet B. Edmond, age 91, of Cheshire entered into rest on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Complete Care of Meriden after a brief illness.  Janet was born on April 3, 1933 in the Village of Rockville Centre, New York.   She was the daughter of the late Leonard and Gladys (Vermilyea) Edmond.  Janet was a graduate of Crosby High School...

Robert George Walker

Robert George Walker

Apr 12, 2024

Cheshire - Robert G. Walker, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.  He is survived by his devoted wife Susan (Odell) Walker with whom he celebrated 34 years of marriage, and his cherished daughters Elizabeth James of Orlando, Florida, and Robin Walker of Portland, Oregon.

Robert was born November 8, 1932,...

Judith M. Sanchez

Judith M. Sanchez

Apr 11, 2024

Judith M. “Judy” Sanchez, age 75, of Waterbury passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at her home.  She is the beloved partner of Carlos Sanchez. Judy was born on July 29, 1948 in Waterbury, daughter of the late George and Ailsa (Blasl) Arab.

Judy grew up in Waterbury and later was a stay-at-home mom who cared for most of...

Chip Schofield

Chip Schofield

Apr 11, 2024

Naugatuck - Charles “Chip” Schofield III, 53, of Naugatuck, beloved husband of Melissa (Gallant) Schofield, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday April 11, 2024. Chip was born on August 4, 1970, in New Britain, CT.

Chip dedicated 20 years to the Naugatuck Police Department, retiring in 2019 as a Detective. For the past five years, Chip worked for...

Niqui Truong

Niqui Truong

Apr 8, 2024

Niqui Truong was born in Cheshire, Connecticut, on July 24, 1986. It is with great sadness that after a brave and courageous seven-year battle with cancer, she passed away on April 8, 2024, at only 37 years old. Niqui is survived by her loving parents, Quyen and Denh Truong; her sister, Jackie Truong; her brother, Jared Truong; and many loyal...

Earl J. Kurtz Jr.

Earl J. Kurtz Jr.

Apr 7, 2024

CHESHIRE- Earl J. Kurtz Jr., 81, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024, at MidState Medical Center in Meriden. He was the husband of Lauri (Armbruster) Kurtz.

Mr. Kurtz was born June 21, 1942 in Waterbury, son of the late Earl J. Sr. and Ruth (Barto) Kurtz. He, along with three generations of family members, owned and operated Kurtz Farms in Cheshire,...

Herminio A. Santos

Herminio A. Santos

Apr 5, 2024

Naugatuck - Herminio A. Santos, 85, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at his home. He was the husband of the late Maria (Marques) Santos. 

Mr. Santos was born September 26, 1938, in Portugal, the son of the late Simon and Vitalina (Francisca) Santos. He came to the U.S. in 1969 and raised his children in town.  He was Supervisor...

Alan Decato

Alan Decato

Apr 3, 2024

Alan Joseph Decato, 67, of Naugatuck, affectionately known as “Uncle Al”, beloved uncle and friend, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Waterbury Hospital. Alan was born June 13, 1956 at Norwalk Hospital to Doran and Gloria Decato.

Alan spent his early years growing up in Norwalk with his mother and younger brother, James. He spent his high school years...

Mark Steven Pelletier

Mark Steven Pelletier

Apr 1, 2024

Mark Steven Pelletier, 62, passed away April 1, 2024, at his home in East Haven, CT, after over a year long battle with leukemia. He was the loving husband to Susan (Barrett) Pelletier. In the weeks leading up to his death, he was surrounded reminiscing with family and friends. 

In addition to his devoted wife, Susan, Mark is survived by his...

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