Obituaries
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
Carl O. Tartaglia Sr.
Mar 30, 2024
Carl O. Tartaglia Sr., age 85, of Lady Lake, FL and formerly of Naugatuck, entered into rest on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Cornerstone Hospice in Clermont, FL. He was the devoted husband of the late Evelyn (Kachman) Tartaglia, until her passing in 2001. Carl was born on April 14, 1938 in Bridgeport, son of the late Joseph and...
Myrna Joy Masterson
Mar 28, 2024
Myrna Joy (Suter) Masterson, age 86, formerly of Cheshire, entered into rest on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Worthington Manor in Berlin. She was the devoted wife of the late Trenton Dale Masterson for over 58 years, until his passing in 2016. Myrna was born on August 22, 1937 in Haileyville, OK, daughter of the late Pink Harl and Ada...
John J. D'Amico
Mar 24, 2024
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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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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