Obituaries
Sai Kumari Durvasula
Jul 14, 2025
Sai Kumari Durvasula née Gunupudi, 80, beloved wife of V. Rao Durvasula, passed away on July 14, 2025. Sai was born on February 10, 1945, in Coimbatore, India to the late Kamoji and Ratnamala Gunupudi.
Sai was a brilliant, erudite woman, a natural performer, and award-winning orator who completed her undergraduate education in India, and finished college by the age of...
Natalie C. Clark
Jul 11, 2025
Natalie C. Clark, 90, of Naugatuck, passed away on July 11, 2025. She was born on April 26, 1935 in Jacksonville, FL, to the late Norman and Nan Thayer.
A devoted member of the United Methodist Church, Natalie was a beloved Sunday school teacher whose warmth and faith touched generations of children and families in the community.
Natalie moved to Naugatuck in...
Marie F. Wall
Jul 9, 2025
Marie Agnes Elizabeth Furlong Wall passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the age of 98, just shy of her 99th birthday by 22 days. Marie was born in Baltimore, MD, on July 31, 1926, to Walter Burns Furlong and Mary Teresa Moeller Furlong.
Marie was predeceased by her loving husband, Robert Barrett Wall; her parents; her brother, Walter...
Wilhelmina J. Clausen
Jul 8, 2025
Wilhelmina “Nina” Jamie Walsh Clausen, 56, of Wallingford, Connecticut, passed away unexpectedly on July 8, 2025.
Born on January 29, 1969, Nina spent most of her life in Cheshire, CT, where she grew up and built a life full of love, laughter, and compassion. She brought warmth, humor, and fierce devotion to every role she held—as a mother, sister, grandmother, and...
Marion P. Russo
Jul 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marion P. Russo of Waterbury, who left us peacefully on July 7, 2025, at the age of 96 in the comfort of her home. Born on April 25, 1929 in Hartford, CT to the late John Frederick and Margaret A. (Wahlman) Pike, Marion lived a fulfilling life as a...
Laura G. Hess
Jul 4, 2025
Laura Hess, 75, of Watertown, CT, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Laura was born on October 10, 1949, in Binghamton, NY. She was a graduate of Katherine Gibbs School in Boston, and she moved to Connecticut in 1974.
Laura was passionate about volunteering her time and helping others. Laura worked for the Waterbury Chamber...
Donald E. Granger
Jul 3, 2025
Donald E. Granger, 92 of Prospect, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, at his home with his loving wife by his side. He was the devoted husband of Gertrude Ann “Trudy” (Stotz) Granger for over 62 years. Donald was born on April 8, 1933, in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late William Thomas and Helen Margaret (Little) Granger. Don...
Antonio "Lenny" Pinto
Jun 29, 2025
Naugatuck - Antonio “Lenny” Pinto, 76, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at VITAS at St. Mary's Hospital.
Lenny was born January 10, 1949, in Portugal, the son of the late Antonio and Gloria (Fernandes) Pinto. He was raised in Naugatuck and had worked in construction most of his life. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.
He is...
John Desmond Murphy
Jun 27, 2025
Wallingford - John Desmond Murphy, 58, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 27, 2025, following a heroic year-long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his beloved wife and children, listening to the music he loved most. John was the devoted husband of Elizabeth “Liz” (Olney) Murphy, with whom he shared twelve loving years. In addition to his...
John Louis Marone
Jun 23, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Louis Marone, who left us on June 23, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on September 30, 1953, in Waterbury, CT to the late Louis Carmen and Antoinette Emily (Stanco) Marone, John was a beloved lifelong resident of Cheshire.
A proud 1972 graduate of Cheshire High School, he...
Robert "Lee" Mooneyham Jr.
Jun 23, 2025
Naugatuck – Robert “Lee” Mooneyham Jr. entered into eternal rest on June 23, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford. He was the beloved husband of Carol Mooneyham.
Lee was born on June 15, 1958, in Burlington, North Carolina, the son of Mary, Beulah Mooneyham, and the late Robert Mooneyham Sr. He worked as a land surveyor for the Connecticut Department...
Joan Driscoll
Jun 21, 2025
Joan Driscoll, 87, of Cromwell, formerly of Cheshire, beloved wife of the late Peter Driscoll, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025. Joan was born on August 15, 1937, in Meriden, CT, to the late Alfred and Ruth Dondero.
Joan was a remarkable person, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Joan’s family was her greatest love and joy. She also loved learning...
Vincent J. Recchia
Jun 19, 2025
It is with great sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Vincent “Vinny” Recchia, 84, on June 19, 2025. Vincent died at River Glen Health Center, Southbury, surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Vincent is the son of the late Leonard and Antoinette “Anita” (Zingarelli) Recchia. A lifelong resident of Waterbury, he graduated from Kaynor Tech High...
Joseph Frank Mazzacane
Jun 17, 2025
Joseph Frank Mazzacane Jr., 70, of Cheshire, passed away on June 17, 2025. Born on March 15, 1955, in New Haven, CT, Joe was the son of the late Leota and Joseph F. Mazzacane Sr. A longtime resident of Cheshire, Joe earned the rank of Eagle Scout and graduated from Cheshire High School.
Joe began his career in manufacturing, where he...
Ann Graham
Jun 16, 2025
Ann Graham, 98, of Cheshire, beloved wife of the late Richard Graham, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025. Ann was born on July 10, 1926 in Bridgeport, CT to the late Anthony and Frances Borowy.
Ann worked for GE after high school until she married and moved to Westfield, NJ. She worked in Westfield as a Realtor for several years....
Craig Steven Zaccagnini
Jun 13, 2025
Naugatuck, CT Craig Steven Zaccagnini, 55, the husband of Susan (Sauer) Zaccagnini for the past 20 years, died Friday, June 13, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford after a long illness.
Craig was born October 22, 1969 in Waterbury, CT a son of Richard A. and Estelle I. (Houle) Zaccagnini. He attended Naugatuck schools and graduated from Naugatuck High School, Class of...
Anthony Arnold Strollo
Jun 11, 2025
Anthony Arnold Strollo, born June 16, 1939, in Waterbury, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, in New Haven, Connecticut.
Anthony was predeceased by his father, Philip Strollo and mother Marguerite (Nigro) Strollo. He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Anita (Ubaldi) Strollo and by his dearly loved children David (Martha Triplett), Donna (Paul Zentek), Bryan, Bridget...
Roberta F. Mambrino
Jun 9, 2025
Palm Beach, FL With deep sorrow and immense love, we remember Roberta F. Mambrino who passed away peacefully at the age of 88 in Palm Beach, FL from complications due to Alzheimer's disease.
Born on October 12, 1936 in Waterbury, CT Roberta was a wife, devoted mother, beloved grandmother and loyal friend whose warmth and vibrant spirit touched all who knew...
Louis J. Cardinale
Jun 7, 2025
Louis Joseph Cardinale, aged 92, passed away peacefully June 7, 2025, at St. Francis Reflections Hospice. Born December 8, 1932, in Waterbury, Connecticut, to the late Antonio and Josephine (Gismondi) Cardinale. He leaves behind a legacy of love and dedication, having been the devoted husband of Catherine K. Cardinale for over 65 years.
Graduated Leavenworth High School in Waterbury in 1950, then...
RoseMary Freyermuth
Jun 7, 2025
RoseMary Freyermuth, 84, beloved wife of the late L. Paul Freyermuth, passed away on June 7, 2025. Born on February 15, 1941 in Waterbury, she was the daughter of the late Loretta Fitzgerald and sister to the late Sally Reilly.
RoseMary was a long-time resident of Naugatuck and in later years split her time between Bradenton, Florida and Oakville, Connecticut. RoseMary...
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