Obituaries

Sylvia Anna Alina Hammer

Sylvia Anna Alina Hammer

Jul 31, 2019

NAUGATUCK – Sylvia Anna Alina Hammer, 95, passed away Wednesday July 31, 2019 at VITAS (hospice) at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was the wife of the late Irving B. Hammer, who passed away in 2008. Mrs. Hammer was born November 6, 1923, in West Hartford, the daughter of the late Claus and Hilda (Mansen) Johnson. She spent the later years...

Rebecca Jackman

Rebecca Jackman

Jul 30, 2019

Rebecca M. Jackman 1921 - 2019 Middlebury, CT Rebecca M. Jackman, 97, the widow of Roy L. Jackman, died peacefully on July 30, 2019 at Apple Rehab in Watertown, surrounded by her family. Rebecca was born on October 21, 1921 in Williamsport, PA a daughter of the late Harold W. and Olive (Willets) Hill and had lived in Middlebury for...

Nathan Clark Faustin

Nathan Clark Faustin

Jul 30, 2019

Nathan Clark Faustin, age 53, of Southington passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Hartford Hospital. Nathan was born on June 3, 1966 in Aruba, son of the late Hamilton Faustin and Ann Martha Faustin-Feliciana. Nathan loved spending time with his family and friends; he strived to help others by positive motivation and had a work ethic that...

Gavin M. Zambruski

Gavin M. Zambruski

Jul 30, 2019

WATERBURY – Gavin M. Zambruski, 36, passed away Tuesday July 30, 2019 at Hartford Hospital after a brief illness. He was the son of Michael and Sandra (Grant) Zambruski of Cheshire. Gavin was born March 2, 1983 in Falls Church, VA and was raised in Cheshire, graduating from Cheshire High School Class of 2001. He furthered his education at Central...

Mary Lou Holmes

Mary Lou Holmes

Jul 29, 2019

MIDDLEBURY – Mary Lou Holmes, 85, passed away on July 29, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Waterbury, CT, after a brief illness. She was the wife of 40 years of the late John F. Holmes, who passed away in 2001. Mrs. Holmes was born on October 15, 1933 at St. Mary’s Hospital, daughter of the late Hon. Raymond and Loretta...

Gregory Adam

Gregory Adam

Jul 29, 2019

Gregoary B. "Gribbs" Adam 1955 - 2019 Waterbury, CT Gregory B. “Gribbs” Adam, 64, husband of Penny Benson, died peacefully on July 29, 2019 in the VITAS Innovative Care Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital. “Gribbs” has gone to the fisherman’s heaven looking for the next great tuna. Penny was at his side, as she has been for the last 30...

Sharon R. Boroskey

Sharon R. Boroskey

Jul 27, 2019

STRATFORD- Mrs. Sharon R. (Burke) (Giglio) Boroskey, 76, of Stratford, passed away Saturday evening July 27, 2019 at Bridgeport Hospital. She was born in Norwalk, March 19, 1943, a daughter of the late, John R. and Marie (Swetts) Burke and, was a graduate of Staples High School in Westport. She had worked at the Westport Public Library and retired in...

Fortunato "Fred" Anthony Schiavo

Fortunato "Fred" Anthony Schiavo

Jul 27, 2019

Fortunato “Fred” Anthony Schiavo, age 86, of Cheshire joined his heavenly savior on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at his home. He was the devoted husband of Doreen (Ensor) Schiavo, with whom he just celebrated 58 years of marriage on June 3rd. Fortunato was born on December 6, 1932 in Avis, PA, son of the late Luigi and Harriet (Benedict) Schiavo....

Ann M. Buettner

Ann M. Buettner

Jul 26, 2019

Ann M. Buettner, age 96, of Cheshire passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019 at her home in Elim Park. Ann’s husband was the late George Buettner. She was born on December 17, 1922 in Corwith, Iowa, daughter of the late John J. and Mary E. Lickteig. Ann and George moved to Cheshire in 1958 with their three children. Ann...

Diane R. Grossman

Diane R. Grossman

Jul 25, 2019

WALLINGFORD- Diane R. Grossman, 91, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019, at Masonic Healthcare Center in Wallingford. She was the widow of Israel Grossman who predeceased her in 1993 after 44 years of marriage. Mrs. Grossman was born February 17, 1928 in New Haven, daughter of the late Harold and Lillian (Cohen) Rosenthal and sister of the late Norman Rosenthal...

Roberta "Berta" Shaw

Roberta "Berta" Shaw

Jul 24, 2019

Roberta “Berta” Grace Shaw, 59, of Naugatuck, passed away at Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Berta was born November 16, 1959 in Brookhaven, MS, the daughter of Robert and Grace Radel. She was a devoted wife and mother with many loving friends. She truly loved her job as a school bus driver, a job she held...

Rose Juliano

Rose Juliano

Jul 23, 2019

Rose "Rosie" (Reale) Juliano 1922 2019 NAUGATUCK – Rose “Rosie” (Reale) Juliano, 97, entered into eternal rest on July 23, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Albert Juliano for 64 years before his passing in 2011. Born June 11, 1922, in Naugatuck, Rosie was the youngest of four daughters born to the late Enrico...

Kristen Fonseca

Kristen Fonseca

Jul 23, 2019

Kristen Carver Fonseca 1988 - 2019 On Tuesday, July 23, 2019, Kristen Carver Fonseca, wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend passed away suddenly at the age of 31 years old. Kristen will be forever remembered by her husband, Danilo Fonseca and her precious daughter, Gabriella (Bella) Almeida, by her loving parents, David and Sandra Carver and by her brothers and...

Doreen Festa

Doreen Festa

Jul 23, 2019

CHESHIRE – Doreen A. Festa, 64, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2019 at Smilow Cancer Center. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Sallee (Antinolfi) Festa. Doreen was born April 30, 1955 in New Haven. She was a lifelong Cheshire resident where she was a graduate of Cheshire High School Class of 1973. She held various certification...

Robert R. Boudreau

Robert R. Boudreau

Jul 22, 2019

NAUGATUCK- Mr. Robert R. Boudreau, 72, of Naugatuck, passed away Monday July 22, at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was the husband of Carol A. (Gentile) (DeLisle) Boudreau. Bob, was born in New Britain, Mar. 5, 1947, a son of the late Joseph and Frances (Royce) Boudreau and was educated in the Southington school system. He was a Naugatuck resident for...

Albert "Jonathan" Burgos

Albert "Jonathan" Burgos

Jul 22, 2019

NAUGATUCK – Albert “Jonathan” Burgos, 32, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019 at Waterbury Hospital. Mr. Burgos was born August 30, 1986 in New York, N.Y., a son of Adalberto Burgos and Basiliza (Fernandez) MacCalmon. He was employed as an ophthalmology technician. Mr. Burgos was a 2004 graduate of Naugatuck High School where he played football and basketball. He...

Ralph Joseph Richard

Ralph Joseph Richard

Jul 19, 2019

BEACON FALLS- Ralph Richard, 88 passed away on July 19, 2019. He was a loving husband as well as a Father, Grandfather and Uncle to many. A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday Sept. 8th for Ralph “Ralph the Roofer” at the Polish American Club,199 Gen. Pulaski Walk, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. with a brief service at...

Donald Clifford Lawson Jr.

Donald Clifford Lawson Jr.

Jul 18, 2019

NAUGATUCK - Donald Clifford Lawson Jr. 77, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2019. He was the husband of Linda (Noble) Lawson. Donnie was born in Perth Amboy, N.J. on November 12, 1941, the son of the late Donald C. Lawson Sr and Mary (Molnar) Lawson. After moving to Waterbury, Connecticut at a very young age, he went to several...

Frank  F. LaDonna

Frank F. LaDonna

Jul 18, 2019

CHESHIRE- Frank F. LaDonna, 63, passed away, Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Mid-State Medical Center in Meriden. He was the loving husband of Dorothy (Vogel) LaDonna who he was married to for 37 years. Mr. LaDonna was born March 29, 1956 in Queens, NY son of Margaret (Koster) and the late Frank LaDonna Sr. Frank was an employee of the...

Kathleen Ann Bird

Kathleen Ann Bird

Jul 17, 2019

NAUGATUCK- Kathleen Ann Bird, 68, passed away, Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Beacon Brook Health Center in Naugatuck. She was born August 23, 1950 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Raymond and Gertrude (Stenner) Bird. Ms. Bird was a Shipping and Receiving Clerk at Bozzuto’s in North Haven prior to illness. In her free time she enjoyed homemade crafts and...