Obituaries
Kenneth E. Grohs Jr.
May 3, 2025
Naugatuck - Kenneth E. Grohs Jr., 57, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital. He was the husband of Carrie (Scullin) Grohs.
Kenny was born June 1, 1967, in Waterbury, the son of the late Kenneth Grohs Sr and the late Vera (Sheridan) Grohs. He was a lifelong resident of Naugatuck, graduating from Sacred Heart High School...
Alessandro DiCaprio
May 3, 2025
Waterbury, CT Alessandro DiCaprio, 79, husband of Rita (Orciso) Di Caprio, died peacefully on May 3, 2025 in the VITAS Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital.
Mr. DiCaprio was born October 6, 1945 in Italy a son of the late Francesco and Michalina (Longa) DiCaprio and had lived in Waterbury for over 58 years. Mr. DiCaprio was a retired machinist, having worked...
Dawn Evans
Apr 30, 2025
Naugatuck - Dawn Evans, 67, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at her home.
Born on March 11, 1958, in New Haven, Dawn was the daughter of the late William Evans and Angela DeBrizzi. She graduated from Central High School in Bridgeport in 1976 and was a proud Naugatuck resident for many years.
Dawn was a devoted mother, stepmother, and above...
David C. Petro
Apr 30, 2025
Wallingford - David C. Petro, 77, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at his home. He was the husband of Joan (Skiffington) Petro.
Mr. Petro was born October 13, 1947, in East Hartford, the son of the late Francis and Helen (Pizzola) Petro Sr. He was pre-deceased by his son David C. Petro and brothers Francis J. Petro Jr...
Norine J. Klimaszewski
Apr 30, 2025
Norine J. Klimaszewski, age 98 of Cheshire, entered into rest on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury. She was the devoted wife of the late Chester Klimaszewski for over 47 years until his passing in 1990. Norine was born on October 1, 1926 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Gaetano and Jennie (Infanti) Amatruda.
Norine is the...
Sarah Lynn Longo
Apr 27, 2025
Cheshire - Sarah L. Longo, 36, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025. She was the wife of Frank Longo.
Sarah was born February 10, 1989, in Waterbury, the daughter of David Lockhart and Martha (Frohn) Scognamiglio.
Besides her husband and parents, Sarah is survived by her son, Alexander Longo; stepdaughters, Gianna and Mia; mother-in-law, Christine Longo; stepfather, Vincent Scognamiglio; brother-in-law, Martin...
Jeffrey Ouellette
Apr 26, 2025
Torrington - Jeffrey Ouellette, 59, formerly of Naugatuck, passed away at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
Jeff was born August 13, 1965, in Waterbury, the son of the late Henry and Dorothy (Shappy) Ouellette. He graduated from Wilby High School in 1984 and proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. He had also worked as a...
John "Jack" Tatigian Jr.
Apr 24, 2025
Newtown - John “Jack” Tatigian, 88, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at his home. He was the husband of Joan (Plaskon) Tatigian.
Mr. Tatigian was born April 29, 1936, in Waterbury, the son of the late John and Julia (Lyons) Tatigian. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Waterbury and continued his education at the University of Notre...
Philip W. Young
Apr 23, 2025
Naugatuck - Philip Young, 82, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital. He was the husband of Rose (Carbone) Young.
Philip was born December 16, 1942, in Waterville, ME, the son of the late Raymond and Thelma (Otis) Young. He moved to CT in 1952 and was a Jet Engine Mechanic for Pratt and Whitney.
Besides his wife,...
Daniel Antonio Gomes
Apr 23, 2025
Naugatuck - Daniel Gomes, 77, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. He was the husband of the late Idalina Gomes, who passed away in 2013.
Mr. Gomes was born on April 15, 1948, in Portugal, the son of the late Antonio and Olinda Gomes.
Arrangements – Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 3 to 5 pm at...
Joseph P. Kendzierski
Apr 19, 2025
Cheshire – Joseph P. Kendzierski, 92, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025, at Connecticut Hospice in Branford. He was the husband of Mary Ellen (Ash) Kendzierski. Born on November 27, 1932, in New Haven, he was the son of Adam and Catherine (Zaleski) Kendzierski. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brothers John, Edward, Stanley, and...
Robert K. Thatcher
Apr 18, 2025
Robert Keith Thatcher, 36, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025, at his home.
Rob was born June 16, 1988 in New Haven, the son of Robert W and Heide (Platt) Thatcher. He was a longtime Cheshire resident graduating from Cheshire High in 2006. He worked for Schrafel Paperboard Converting Corp as a second shift supervisor for several years but left...
Barbara C. Appicella
Apr 13, 2025
Barbara C. Appicella, 88, of Cheshire, long-time resident of Hamden, beloved wife of the late Eugene Michael Appicella, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025. She was born on September 20, 1936, to the late Charles and Bernice Colby.
Barbara went to Hamden High School and began working at Winchester/Olin Corporation shortly after graduation. She lived most of her life in...
Richard Kelly
Apr 11, 2025
Richard Lee Kelly, 78, of Cheshire, beloved husband of Carolyn (Weisser) Kelly, passed away after a long battle with metastatic melanoma on April 11, 2025. Richard was born in Cambridge, MA, on August 24, 1946, the son of the late Russell and Muriel Kelly.
Richard received a Bachelor Degree in Business from Point Park College and a Masters from George Washington...
Alfred E. Mayer
Apr 11, 2025
Alfred E. “Fritz” Mayer, 86, of Cheshire, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Helen (Laskes) Mayer for over 57 years. Born on July 26, 1938, in Brooklyn, New York, Alfred was the son of the late Jacob and Dora (Stoeckle) Mayer. He grew up in Queens,...
Harold C. Rapp Jr.
Apr 11, 2025
Naugatuck - Harold C. Rapp Jr., 75, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Waterbury Hospital. He was the husband of the late Cynthia (Leonard) Rapp.
Mr. Rapp was born April 9, 1950, in Milford, the son of the late Harold C. and Doris (Reed) Rapp Sr. He graduated from Shelton High School, Class of 1967, and proudly served his...
Judy M. Zuzick
Apr 11, 2025
Naugatuck - Judy Zuzick, 84, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, at her home. She was the wife of the late Theodore Zuzick.
Mrs. Zuzick was born May 28, 1940, in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Leslie and Mary (Hustek) Robinson. She was a Key Punch Operator at Waterbury Hospital. She was known for her love of the New...
Peter Andrew Staley
Apr 11, 2025
Peter Andrew Staley — Sixty Years of Living Out Loud
October 29, 1964 - April 11, 2025
Peter Staley, known simply as Pete to the many people who loved him, passed away Friday, April 11th at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was 60 years old. In those 60 years, he lived more fully, more loudly, and more joyfully than most ever do.
Pete...
Judith Meyerjack
Apr 9, 2025
Judith Meyerjack, age 87 of Cheshire, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at Elim Park after a brief illness. She was the devoted wife of William P. Meyerjack Jr. for over 64 years. Judy was born on May 28, 1937 in Rockford, IL, daughter of the late George E. and Angeline M. (Lincke) Sorensen and has been a Cheshire...
David J. McQuade
Apr 7, 2025
David J. McQuade, 61, of Meriden, CT, passed away on April 7, 2025, in Meriden, Connecticut, after losing his battle with a long illness.
David was born in Waterbury, Connecticut, to John and Julia Keeley McQuade on August 9, 1963. He was a 1981 graduate of H.C. Wilcox Vocational-Technical School in Meriden. David was married to Rachelle Nolan on August 5,...
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