Obituaries
Julio Ceasar Ugalde
Nov 2, 2025
Naugatuck - Julio Ceasar Ugalde Jr., age 60, of Naugatuck, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 2, 2025. He was born on June 22, 1965, in Havana, Cuba, to Julio and Maria Ugalde.
Julio lived a life devoted to his family, faith, and hard work. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years,...
Dr. Jean Paul Gagnon
Nov 1, 2025
Prairie Village, KS Dr. Jean Paul Gagnon, 84, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025, with his daughter by his side. His long battle with Alzheimer’s has come to an end, and he is now reunited with his beloved wife, Ann, and son, Jon, in eternal rest.
Born in Waterbury, Connecticut, on March 3, 1941, to the late Helen (Cleary) and...
Barbara Frances Schumann
Oct 30, 2025
Barbara Frances (Hummel) Schumann, 86, a longtime former resident of Cheshire, beloved wife of the late Roger Schumann, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025 at Elim Park after a long battle with dementia.
Barbara was born on February 16, 1939 in Hartford, to the late Eugene and Mary (Pieniak) Hummel. She was raised in the Bronx, NY, and spent childhood...
Carla P. Burritt
Oct 28, 2025
Carla P. Burritt passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 28, 2025.
Carla lived a full and beautiful life centered around love, family, and the simple joys of each day. She attended the University of Connecticut and proudly served in the Naval Reserves before devoting herself to raising her family and creating a home filled with warmth and laughter.
She had...
Lucille A. Handle
Oct 27, 2025
Cheshire - Lucille A. Handle, 93, of Cheshire, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025. She was born on November 1, 1931 in Meriden, to the late Anthony and Mary Erardi.
Lucille will be remembered as a strong, independent, unique woman. She stepped into the role of matriarch to her large extended family. With her bigger than life personality, she has...
Michael Wargo Sr.
Oct 27, 2025
Naugatuck – Michael Wargo Sr., 92, of Naugatuck, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Marilyn Wargo. Born in Naugatuck on November 23, 1932, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary Wargo.
Known affectionately as Mickey, he attended local Naugatuck schools through the eighth grade. He later graduated from Bullard...
Paul K. Richard
Oct 25, 2025
Paul K. Richard, 77, of Cheshire, beloved husband of Judy Richard, passed away on October 25, 2025. Paul was born in Waterbury, CT on December 12, 1947 to the late Fredrick and Gladys (French) Richard.
Paul was a United States Army Veteran who served in the Vietnam War from 1967-68. He proudly served his country as a helicopter gunner during the...
Jeanette A. Murzyn
Oct 25, 2025
Jeanette Angelique (Szalkowski) Murzyn, age 64, of Waterbury, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on October 25, 2025, where she was met by her parents John and Irene, her grandparents, her brother John, her sister Carole and her nephews Jon and Nick.
As a student, Jeanette received an A.S. in Nursing from St. Vincent's College, and a B.S in Psychology from Sacred...
Michael Siavrakas
Oct 24, 2025
Michael G Siavrakas, of Cheshire, Connecticut, formerly of Meriden, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 24, 2025. He was a lifelong resident of Connecticut and a beloved figure in both his community and the floral industry.
He was the proud owner and operator of New England Wholesale Florist, which he ran for 50 years with honesty, kindness, and...
MaryLee Rydzewski
Oct 24, 2025
Cheshire – Mary Lee Rydzewski, 81, beloved wife of John Rydzewski for 59 years, passed away peacefully at her home on October 24, 2025. MaryLee was born on April 26, 1944, in New Haven, CT, to the late Richard and Mary (Petroskey) Jones.
MaryLee dearly loved her grandchildren and was so very proud of all their accomplishments. Acquaintances quickly became friends...
Edward Lawrence Dillman
Oct 22, 2025
Edward Lawrence Dillman, 81, of Cheshire, beloved husband of Susan Dillman, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025 with his wife and children by his side. He was born on January 2, 1944 in New Haven, to the late Irwin and Mildred Dillman. He was predeceased his by brother Walter Dillman and mother-in-law, Dot Brennand, both of whom meant the...
Gregory Joseph Fortin
Oct 21, 2025
Naugatuck, CT Gregory Joseph Fortin, 63, husband of Jean (Fitzgerald) Fortin, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on October 21, 2025 at St Mary’s Hospital. Gregg was a cancer survivor and succumbed to a brief illness.
Gregg was born July 16, 1962 in Waterbury, CT. Gregg was the son of Beverly (Santoro) Fortin and the late Roger J. Fortin. Gregg...
Thomas J. Costa
Oct 20, 2025
Thomas J. Costa, 70, of New Britain, CT, passed away on October 20, 2025 after a long illness.
Tom was born in New Britain on May 16, 1955, the son of Joseph and Carol (LeHoskey) Costa. He graduated from Churchville-Chili High School in New York in 1973 and attended Tunxis Community College after returning to CT.
He had careers in both the...
Mearl Davis
Oct 20, 2025
Naugatuck - Mearl Davis, 64, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital.
Mearl was born January 29, 1961, in Waterbury, the son of the late Mearl and Ardis (Allen) Davis. He was a lifelong Naugatuck resident where he graduated from Naugatuck High School, Class of 1980. After graduation, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy.
He...
Judith C. McCowan
Oct 20, 2025
Naugatuck, CT Judith C. McCowan, 81, died peacefully on October 20, 2025 at her home.
Judy was born on April 28, 1944 in Waterbury, CT daughter of the late Herculano Joseph and Lucille (Pichette) Cabeceiras, Jr. Judy lived most of her life in Naugatuck and she graduated from Naugatuck High School, Class of 1962. Judy enjoyed working at Mike’s Pizza...
Antonio "Tony" Santos Jr.
Oct 19, 2025
Middlebury – Antonio R. “Tony” Santos Jr., 60, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the husband of Lori (Higdon) Santos.
Tony was born on December 1, 1964, in Waterbury, the son of the late Antonio and Mary Celina (Mala) Santos Sr. He was a longtime Middlebury resident and was a member of Clube...
Virginia Sandow
Oct 19, 2025
Virginia Sandow, 67, of Cheshire, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2025. Viginia was born on May 15, 1958 in Dover, NJ to the late Nicholas and Mary (Voorhees) Sclafani.
Over her lifetime, Ginni worked in various jobs including as a bartender, school bus driver and crafter. She enjoyed gardening, coloring and making diamond paintings. More than anything, she loved spending...
Rose J. Ushchak
Oct 14, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Rose J. Ushchak, who left this world on October 14, 2025, at the age of 104. She was the wife of the late Alfred Perfetta and the late Theodore Ushchak. Born on February 2, 1921, in West Haven, she was a daughter of the late Celestino and Catherine (Filardi)...
Phang Ai
Oct 14, 2025
Phang Ai, 71, of Naugatuck, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025. She was given the name AiPhang Huang when she was born on August 29, 1954 in Phnom Penn, Cambodia to Eng Leab and Tang Hour.
Phang was a dedicated mother and grandmother. She raised her four children by herself after her husband passed in 1995. She loved babysitting her...
Kathleen Cassetta
Oct 12, 2025
Waterbury - Kathleen A. Cassetta, 67, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital. She was the wife of the late Antonio Cassetta.
Mrs. Cassetta was born, September 16, 1958, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Albert and Beatrice (Normandin) Jarceau. Along with her husband, she owned and operated Cassetta Transportation Services.
She is survived by her sister...
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