Obituaries

Denis F.C. Perry

Denis F.C. Perry

May 19, 2023

Denis F.C. Perry, 97, of Cheshire, CT, beloved husband of the late Kathleen A. Perry, passed away at MidState Medical Center unexpectedly on May 19, 2023 after a brief illness. In the week or two prior to this, Denis was still living independently in his home with support from his family and was very active e-mailing jokes and articles of...

Clare M. Leake

Clare M. Leake

May 16, 2023

Clare M Leake, 81, passed away on May 16th, 2023. She was born on January 17th, 1942 in Omaha, NE, daughter of the late Arnold and Florence Weber.

Clare was a beloved teacher at Doolittle Elementary for 35 years. She was a teacher that could reach students of all abilities and temperaments and she is remembered fondly by both her...

John C. Garber

John C. Garber

May 14, 2023

John C. “Jack” Garber, age 82, died on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital after a long illness.  He was the devoted husband of Patricia (Petrin) Vita.  Jack was born on September 22, 1940 in Bristol, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Conrad (Doucette) Garber. 

Jack graduated from Terryville High School and the University of Hartford where...

Claire M. Robitaille

Claire M. Robitaille

May 14, 2023

 

CHESHIRE - Claire Manzi Robitaille, 85, won her courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, May 14, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Cheshire.  She was the devoted wife of the late Dr. George Robitaille.

Claire was born on October 25, 1937, to the late Rita (Watson) and Vincent Charles Manzi in Lawrence, MA.  Always proud...

Andrew L. Poulin

Andrew L. Poulin

May 13, 2023

NORTH HAVEN – Andrew Lawrence Poulin, 61, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023.

Mr. Poulin was born September 16, 1961, in Bridgeport, CT., son of the late Herman and Monica (Domin) Poulin. He was employed by numerous companies as a mechanical draftsman and later by Peapod Online Grocer.

Andrew leaves behind his daughter, Nicole Poulin of Henderson, NV, and his...

John Beltrami

John Beltrami

May 8, 2023

CHESHIRE - John Beltrami, 87, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023 at his home in Cheshire, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Bianca (Mase`) Beltrami.

John was born November 16, 1935 in Corona, N.Y., son of the late Joseph and Maria (Mase`) Beltrami. He was a retired knife sharpener and owner of Beltram Cutlery Services.

In...

Garry G. Germano

Garry G. Germano

May 7, 2023

Garry G. Germano, 68, of Cheshire, passed away Sunday May 7, 2023 at Hartford Hospital surrounded by his family and friends.

Garry was born April 10, 1955 in Bridgeport, a son of the late George and Loretta (Pivarnik) and was a longtime Cheshire resident. He was a graduate of Bunnell High School in Stratford as well as Johnson and Wales...

Michael A. Tripodina

Michael A. Tripodina

May 7, 2023

CHESHIRE-Michael A. Tripodina, 79, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden.  He was the husband of Rhonda (Vosburgh) Tripodina.

Michael was born July 26, 1943 in Waterbury, Ct., son of the late James and Florence (Terzano) Tripodina. He was a life-long Cheshire resident and graduated from Cheshire High School in 1961.

Michael was a good...

Donald Frederick Follett

Donald Frederick Follett

May 6, 2023

Donald Frederick Follett, 89, of Naugatuck, CT, beloved husband of Barbara Breault Follett, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2023. Don was born on April 18, 1934 to the late Lester and Audrey Noble Follett.

Don was predeceased by his brother, Kenneth Follet and sister, Audrey Follett Burlette. He leaves behind his two daughters, Sharon Follett of Southbury, CT and...

Louise Gooch

Louise Gooch

May 5, 2023

Louise Gooch, 68, of Burlington, NC, formerly of Waterbury, CT, died May 5, 2023 after an extended illness. Louise was born May 26, 1954 in Oxford, NC to the late William Gooch and Hester Mae (Crosby) Gooch.

She graduated from Crosby High School. She retired from New Britain General Hospital in 2019. Louise loved to shop, travel, watch old westerns,...

Ona Eidukaitis

Ona Eidukaitis

May 5, 2023

Ona (Duobaite) Eidukaitis, age 74, of Waterbury passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023 at St. Mary VITAS.  She was the devoted wife of the late Vitas Eidukaitis.  Ona was born on August 22, 1948 in Lithuania, daughter of the late Albertas and Brone (Baukute) Duoba.

Ona lived, worked and raised her family in Prienai, Lithuania, before coming to the...

David H. Adamson Jr.

David H. Adamson Jr.

May 4, 2023

 

Waterbury - David H. Adamson Jr., 55, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at his home.

David was born May 22, 1967, in Derby, the son of David Adamson Sr. and Alana DeCarlo.  He had recently moved to Waterbury, previously residing in Naugatuck.  He was known for his outgoing personality and his ability to make friends everywhere he...

Robert W. Scarpa

Robert W. Scarpa

May 2, 2023

Robert W. Scarpa, 86, of Cheshire, passed away Tuesday May 2, 2023, at Midstate Medical Center in Meriden surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Beverly (Iassogna) Scarpa. The couple would have celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary in June.

Bob was born June 18, 1936, in Waterbury, a son of the late Eugene L. and Angela...

Florence S. Cassidy

Florence S. Cassidy

May 1, 2023

Florence Cassidy, of Naugatuck, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 1, 2023, just one month shy of her 100th birthday. She is now reunited with her beloved husband Bernie who passed away at age 100, just four months ago. Florence and Bernie had been married for 78 years.

Florence was born on June 8, 1923, and was a lifelong resident...

Bianca Vincenza DeMatties

Bianca Vincenza DeMatties

Apr 30, 2023

Bianca Vincenza DeMatties, 20, of Cheshire, passed away unexpectedly on April 30, 2023, at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in Rochester, NY. She was born in New Haven on June 19, 2002. She graduated from Cheshire High School in 2020, where she was a member of the Cheshire Rams Marching Band playing the clarinet. She was a fourth-year student...

Eleanor E. Ratchelous

Eleanor E. Ratchelous

Apr 30, 2023

Cheshire - Eleanor E. Ratchelous, 87, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late William Ratchelous who passed away in 1970.

Mrs. Ratchelous was born in Hempstead, NY, in 1936 and was the daughter of the late Andrew and Louise Hoegl. She was a graduate of...

Jack F.C. Bottaro

Jack F.C. Bottaro

Apr 30, 2023

 

CHESHIRE - Jack F.C. Bottaro, age 100, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at Masonicare Health Center.  He was the beloved husband of 72 years to Carol (DellaFera) Bottaro.

Jack was born October 22, 1922, in Hartford, the son of the late Paolo and Rosaria (Angello) Bottaro.  He served in the South Pacific WWII campaigns of the northern...

Judith A. Barone

Judith A. Barone

Apr 29, 2023

 

CHESHIRE - Judith Ann (Judy) Barone died peacefully on Saturday April 29, 2023 at her home in Cheshire surrounded by her family. For nearly two years Judy struggled against pancreatic cancer. In her last days she was also comforted by the compassionate hospice care of the Franciscans of Meriden.

Judy was a native of Waterbury, the daughter of Salvatore...

David Berson

David Berson

Apr 27, 2023

David Berson, 83, of Cheshire, beloved husband of 61 years to Virginia Berson, passed away peacefully at home on April 27, 2023. David was born on September 14, 1939 in Scranton, PA to the late Samuel and Susan Berson.

David worked for Swan Engraving in Bridgeport until his retirement in 2004. Afterwards, he worked for the Cheshire Senior Center for...

Florence McGoey

Florence McGoey

Apr 27, 2023

  Florence Bruno McGoey, 76, beloved wife of the late George William McGoey Jr., passed away peacefully on April 27, 2023. Florence was born and raised in the Bronx, NY after her parents, Filippina Provenzano Bruno and Saverio Bruno, immigrated to the United States from Calabria, Italy. She was the youngest of 9 siblings.

She and George married in 1968...

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