Obituaries

Howard  Mitchell Chandler

Howard Mitchell Chandler

Sep 21, 2019

NEW HAVEN- Howard Mitchell Chandler, 55, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Leeway Inc. in New Haven. He was born November 22, 1963 in Miami, FL son of the late Howard Francis and Betty Lou (Brown) Chandler. Mr. Chandler is survived by four sons; Eric and his wife Janelle Chandler, Brian Chandler, Anthony Chandler, and Steven Chandler; his daughter...

Elizabeth (Bryan) Rosenbaum

Elizabeth (Bryan) Rosenbaum

Sep 20, 2019

Elizabeth (Bryan) Rosenbaum, 95, of Cheshire, CT (formerly of Watertown, CT and Dallas, TX) died in her home on Friday, September 20, 2019. She was born in Waterbury, CT on April 25, 1924, the daughter of Wilfred B. Bryan and Faith (Bassett) Bryan. She was the wife of the late H. Gilbert Rosenbaum for 58 years. Elizabeth (aka Betty to...

John Earl Coleman Jr.

John Earl Coleman Jr.

Sep 20, 2019

WATERBURY- John Earl Coleman Jr., 92, passed away Friday, September 20, 2019 at Waterbury Hospital. He was born in Waterbury on February 21, 1927 son of the late Emma (Blair) and John Earl Coleman Sr. He graduated from Barnard Grammar School, Crosby High School, and attended Fairfield University. John enjoyed growing up in the Town Plot section of Waterbury with...

Gregory Alex Sholomicky

Gregory Alex Sholomicky

Sep 17, 2019

NAUGATUCK- On Tuesday, September 17, 2019, Gregory Alex Sholomicky , beloved husband and father of four, passed away at the age of 63 with his family by his side. He was born January 26th, 1956 in Bridgeport, CT to the late Alexander Sholomicky Jr. and Anastasia (Koliada) Sholomicky, Gregory graduated Andrew Warde High School in Fairfield in 1974 before joining...

Christine  Montagna

Christine Montagna

Sep 17, 2019

Christine Montagna, age 96, of Cheshire entered into rest on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Elim Park Health Care Center. She was the devoted wife of the late John C. Montagna for over 60 years. Christine was born on August 23, 1923 in New Haven, daughter of the late Vincent and Angelina (Tamaro) Vecchio. Christine was raised and started her...

Dolores Mierzejewski

Dolores Mierzejewski

Sep 16, 2019

Dolores Mierzejewski, age 90, of Cheshire entered into rest on Monday, September 16, 2019 at Yale New Haven Hospital after a brief illness. She was the devoted wife of the late Chester Mierzejewski for over 55 years. Dolores was born on July 8, 1929 in Meriden, daughter of the late Claude and Evelyn (LaCombe) LaFontaine. Dolores was a real-life super...

Monica Dominguez

Monica Dominguez

Sep 15, 2019

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George N. Barone

George N. Barone

Sep 15, 2019

PLANTSVILLE - With great sadness we announce the passing of George Barone, Jr., 65 years old. He was also a summer resident at Clinton Beach, Clinton CT. He was born in New Haven, CT, son of Carmela (Millie) Barone of Hamden and the late George Barone, Sr. George was a graduate of St Brendan Grammar School and Notre Dame High...

James W. Lango

James W. Lango

Sep 14, 2019

WATERBURY – James W. Lango, 81, formerly of Bristol, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019, at Waterbury Gardens. Mr. Lango was born February 19, 1938, in Waterbury the son of the late James J. and Elizabeth (Valaitis) Lango. He was a longtime Bristol resident and had worked as a Service Manager for Midas. He is survived by his children Joseph...

Roland T. Ascher

Roland T. Ascher

Sep 14, 2019

Roland T. Ascher, 85, passed away September 14, 2019 in Barefoot Bay (Sebastian), FL. Roland was born August 24, 1934 in Bartenbach (now part of Göppingen), Germany, to the late Karl and Erna (Zeller) Ascher. As a young man, he spent a year traveling with a circus and also took an extended bicycle trip through parts of Europe. He then...

Robert G. Ricker

Robert G. Ricker

Sep 13, 2019

WALLINGFORD – Robert G. Ricker, 85, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019 at Midstate Medical Center in Meriden. He was the husband of the late Barbara (Wickman) Ricker. Mr. Ricker was born January 31, 1934 in Cambridge, MA, son of the late Irwin and Ruby (Walters) Ricker. He graduated in 1951 from Hamden High School. As a gifted artist, he...

Elizabeth Phillips

Elizabeth Phillips

Sep 13, 2019

Elizabeth M. (Huber) Phillips 1932 - 2019 Elizabeth Mae Phillips passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, September 13, 2019. Betty was born November 8, 1932 in Pittsburgh, PA to Leo and Bertha (Letzelter) Huber. She moved to Waterbury and graduated from Waterbury Catholic High School in 1950. She met the love of her life, Gene, first...

Joan E. Lynch

Joan E. Lynch

Sep 11, 2019

Joan Lynch, age 74, of Prospect and formerly of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 after a long illness. Joan was born on February 24, 1945 in Waterbury, daughter of the late John F. and Rita E. (Shea) Blacker. Joan grew up in Waterbury and was a graduate of Waterbury Catholic High School and earned her Nursing degree...

Shari Senese

Shari Senese

Sep 7, 2019

Shari Ann (Cowan) Senese 1958 - 2019 Naugatuck, CT Shari Ann (Cowan) Senese, 60, wife of Edward L. Senese, died peacefully on September 7, 2019 at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by loving family and friends. There is no doubt that the music in heaven is sweeter with the sound of Shari’s wonderful voice. Shari was born on November 7, 1958 in...

Concetta Ruccio

Concetta Ruccio

Sep 6, 2019

Concetta “Tina” Ruccio Loving wife, mother, grandmother Naugatuck, CT Concetta “Tina” (Caporaso) Ruccio, 95, beloved wife of the late Robert E. Ruccio, passed away at home after a brief illness on Friday, September 6, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Tina was born March 16, 1924 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Peter and Philomena (Forgione) Caporaso. Her parents arrived...

Kenneth A. Follett

Kenneth A. Follett

Sep 5, 2019

BEACON FALLS / POPHAM BEACH, ME - Kenneth A. Follett, passed away September 5, 2019, what would have been his 64th wedding anniversary to Vinci Ann (Sabia) Follett and the 17th anniversary of her passing, Ken went to join his Love. Ken was born in Waterbury on February 27, 1931 son of the late F. Lester and Audery (Noble) Follett....

Delma I. Gonzalez

Delma I. Gonzalez

Sep 5, 2019

NAUGATUCK – Delma I. Gonzalez, 51, passed away Thursday September 5, 2019 at her home. She was the wife of Felix Lugo. Delma was born April 21, 1968, in Humacao, Puerto Rico, the daughter of Radames Gonzalez and Edith Barreto. After moving to the U.S. 13 years ago, Delma had resided in Ansonia before settling in Naugatuck for the last...

Anne Thomas

Anne Thomas

Sep 5, 2019

Anne Corbett Thomas 1959 - 2019 Waterbury, CT Anne Corbett Thomas passed away peacefully September 5, 2019 at her home surrounded by her husband Scott, her 2 dogs Hunter and Chelsea and her family, the Corbett’s. The past year, Anne fought a long, courageous, painful battle with pancreatic cancer. Anne was born to the late Marion and James Corbett of...

Ronald Lisle Bickford

Ronald Lisle Bickford

Sep 4, 2019

BANGOR, ME – Ronald Lisle Bickford, 94, also known as “Ron” and “Bennie,” formerly of Naugatuck and Meriden, Connecticut and Palm Coast Florida, passed away Wednesday September 4, 2019 at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Bangor. He was the husband of the late Joanne W. Bickford. Mr. Bickford was born November 9, 1924 in Waterbury, the son of the late...

Edward A. Branciforte

Edward A. Branciforte

Aug 31, 2019

CHESHIRE – Edward A. Branciforte, 87, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford. He was the husband of Mary Ann (Erardi) Branciforte. Mr. Branciforte was born August 12, 1932 in Middletown, son of the late Louis and Angelina (DiMauro) Branciforte. He was a retired self-employed contractor. Mr. Branciforte proudly served his country in the United...