Obituaries

Samuel Levine

Samuel Levine

Aug 16, 2019

New Rochelle, NY- Samuel Levine, 103, of Waterbury, until 2006, passed away at United Hebrew of New Rochelle. He was the widower of Anna Levine who predeceased him in 1984, after 36 years of marriage. He was born July 5, 1916 in Waterbury, son of Bertha and Nathan Levine. Mr. Levine joined the United States Army in 1937, stationed in...

Doris Mae Valentine

Doris Mae Valentine

Aug 14, 2019

MIDDLEBURY- Doris Mae Valentine, 97, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at the Lutheran Home in Southbury. She was the widow of Edwin H. Valentine who predeceased her in 2005. Mrs. Valentine was born May 12, 1922 in Waterbury daughter of the late Michael and Myrtie (Tucker) Donovan. Doris graduated for Naugatuck High School, Class of 1940. She was the...

Cassandra DuMoulin

Cassandra DuMoulin

Aug 14, 2019

NAUGATUCK- Cassandra (Cassie) DuMoulin, 31, passed away, Thursday, August 14, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born February 23, 1988 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Christina M. (Pavlinsky) and Joseph DuMoulin Cassie graduated from Naugatuck HS and worked in the mail room at WARC. Her smile could warm any heart and her laughter fill any room. Ms. DuMoulin...

James Gallagher

James Gallagher

Aug 13, 2019

James E. Gallagher 1943 - 2019 Naugatuck, CT James E. Gallagher, 76, died peacefully on August 13, 2019 at Waterbury Hospital with his loving family by his side. Jim was born on March 11, 1943 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late Edward and Dorothy (Gray) Gallagher. Jim lived in Naugatuck for the past 13 years, having lived most...

Gene F. Freeman

Gene F. Freeman

Aug 12, 2019

CHESHIRE – Gene F. Freeman, 71, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2019 at Curtis Home in Meriden. Mr. Freeman was born October 19, 1947, in Troy, N.Y., son of the late Eugene and Mildred (Edie) Freeman. He was a self-employed Master Millwright Carpenter. Arrangements: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Aloysius Church, 254 Burritt Street,...

Julia Anderson

Julia Anderson

Aug 11, 2019

Julia A. (Lafferty) Anderson 1968 - 2019 Naugatuck, CT Julia A. Anderson, 51, died August 11, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Julie was born on March 20, 1968 in Derby, CT daughter of Raymond and Eileen (Thomas) Lafferty and lived in Naugatuck for the past 8 years, having lived most of her life in Beacon Falls. Julie loved animals, antiques...

Francis Markey Sr

Francis Markey Sr

Aug 11, 2019

Francis M. "Frank" Markey, Sr. 1946 - 2019 Beacon Falls, CT Francis M. “Frank” Markey, Sr., 73, husband of Sally Markey, died August 11, 2019. Frank was born on March 19, 1946 in Woodstock, N.B., Canada a son of the late Wilfred and Mary (Travis) Markey. Frank moved to the United States in 1962 and he always said that he...

Carla Jamele

Carla Jamele

Aug 10, 2019

Carla Jamele 1985 - 2019 Waterbury, CT Carla Jamele, 34, died August 10, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Carla was born on February 1, 1985 in Waterbury, CT daughter of Lynn Jamele and the late Frank Trosky . Carla lived in Waterbury for the past 4 years, having lived most of her life in Naugatuck. Carla was a loving mother...

Kathleen "Kay" Shoaf

Kathleen "Kay" Shoaf

Aug 10, 2019

CHESHIRE - Kathleen “Kay” (Egan) Shoaf, 82, formerly of West Hartford, devoted mother, grandmother, and dearest friend, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019, surrounded by her pride and joy – her children. Kay was born August 28, 1936, in Hartford, the daughter of the late Patrick and Bridget “Bridie” (Garvey) Egan, both hardworking, industrious Irish immigrants. A 45-year West Hartford...

Edward Breare

Edward Breare

Aug 8, 2019

Edward Breare 1959 - 2019 Beacon Falls, CT Edward Breare, 59, died peacefully on August 8, 2019 at Glendale Center. Ed was born on September 20, 1959 in Passaic, New Jersey the son of the late Wilbur and Loretta (Lawless) Breare and had lived in Beacon Falls for the past 30 years. Ed worked as a computer programmer for many...

Inger Marie Lubbert

Inger Marie Lubbert

Aug 7, 2019

CHESHIRE- Inger Marie Lubbert, 87, went home to be with Jesus, Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Mid-State Medical Center in Meriden. She was the widow of John Milton Lubbert who predeceased her in 2009. Mrs. Lubbert was born July 6, 1932 in Fur, Denmark daughter of the late Marinus and Anna (Sorensen) Andersen. She is survived by her two children...

James M. Murphy III

James M. Murphy III

Aug 6, 2019

CHESHIRE – James M. Murphy III, 69, passed away Tuesday August 6, 2019 at Mid-State Medical Center. He was the husband of Maureen (Gallagher) Murphy. Jim was born August 27, 1949, in New Haven, the son of the late James M. and Emilie (Muciek) Murphy Jr. He was raised in North and West Haven and was a graduate of Villanova...

Albert J. Zorskis

Albert J. Zorskis

Aug 6, 2019

WATERBURY – Albert J. Zorskis, 70, passed away Tuesday August 6, 2019 at his home. He was the husband of Patricia (Anton) Zorskis. Albert was born January 17, 1949, in Waterbury, the son of the late Albert P. and Catherine (Grigas) Zorskis. He was a lifelong Waterbury resident, growing up in the Brooklyn section of Waterbury and attended St. Joseph’s,...

John P. O'Connell

John P. O'Connell

Aug 5, 2019

MIDDLEBURY – John P. O’Connell, 90, passed away August 5, 2019 at his home. He was the husband of the late Marion (Dusenbury) O’Connell who passed away in 2006. Mr. O’Connell was born March 10, 1929 in Waterbury, the son of the late John and Bridget (Courtney) O’Connell. He was raised and educated in Waterbury and had worked for Scovill/Century...

Lita M. Fletcher

Lita M. Fletcher

Aug 5, 2019

CHESHIRE - Lita M. Fletcher, 70, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019 at VITAS at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was the wife of George W. Fletcher Sr. Mrs. Fletcher was born September 4, 1948, in New Haven, daughter of the late Louis E. and Mary (Pascarella) Terzini. She graduated from Elm City Beauty Academy as a hair dresser. Lita,...

Mary Jane Hennessey

Mary Jane Hennessey

Aug 4, 2019

NAUGATUCK – Mary Jane Hennessey, 88, passed away Sunday August 4, 2019 at her home. She was the wife of the late James E. Hennessey. Mrs. Hennessey was born July 23, 1931, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Thomas and Rose (Mulkuren) Costello. She was raised in Waterbury and Wolcott and graduated Waterbury Catholic High and from Post Junior...

Penelope Lessack

Penelope Lessack

Aug 4, 2019

Penelope Lessack Loved her Two Sons and Nephew Waterbury – Penelope (Diamont) Lessack, 94, was reunited with her husband in heaven on Sunday, August 4, 2019. She was the wife of the late Harry Lessack, who passed away in December, 1980. Penelope was born July 22, 1925, in Naugatuck, a daughter of the late Thomas and Anna (Von Fritz) Diamont....

Gilbert "Gil" Rimer

Gilbert "Gil" Rimer

Aug 3, 2019

WATERBURY – Gilbert “Gil” Rimer, 93, passed away August 3, 2019 at VITAS as St. Mary’s Hopsital. He was the husband of Frances (Johnson) Rimer. Gil was born June 3, 1926, in Waterbury the son of the late Harry and Anne (Kawler) Rimer. He was a lifelong Waterbury resident, educated in local schools, obtaining his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration...

Rebecca "Becky" Schoeck

Rebecca "Becky" Schoeck

Aug 2, 2019

WALLINGFORD – Rebecca “Becky” Schoeck, 99, passed away Friday August 2, 2019 at Masonicare in Wallingford. She was the wife of the late Howard W. Schoeck. Mrs. Schoeck was born July 20, 1920 in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Norman and Agnes (Thomas) Hovey. She was a longtime employee of the Naugatuck Board of Education, serving as Secretary to...

Laurice M. Wardle

Laurice M. Wardle

Aug 1, 2019

CHESHIRE – Laurice M. Wardle, 93, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019, following a brief illness. She was the wife of the late George Wardle. Mrs. Wardle was born November 8, 1925, in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late George and Zekkeyeh (Trobulsi) Hamaty. She was retired from the Office of the Connecticut Attorney General, where she worked as...