Obituaries

Annie Sroka

Annie Sroka

Feb 10, 2025

Annie Sroka, 84, of Rocky Hill, passed away Monday February 10, 2025 at her home.

Annie was born June 17, 1940 in Springfield, Massachusetts, a daughter of the late Walter and Antonina (Rusin) Sroka.

Funeral services in celebration of Annie’s life will be held Friday February 14, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. from the Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Cheshire 615 South Main Street...

Joyce Lafo

Joyce Lafo

Feb 9, 2025

Joyce A. Lafo “Family Matriarch” Naugatuck, CT Joyce A. Lafo, 91, the widow of Francis E. Lafo, Sr., her loving husband of 59 years, died February 9, 2025 at Waterbury Hospital. Joyce was born November 17, 1933 in Waterbury, CT daughter of the late Harry and Jennie (Kaminski) Dethlefsen and had lived in Naugatuck all of her life. Joyce retired...

Cliff C. Gillman

Cliff C. Gillman

Feb 6, 2025

Clifford C. Gillman, adoring husband, devoted father, loving son and brother, cherished friend, teammate and coach to all, died suddenly on Thursday, February 6th at the age of 41. He spent his final day doing what he loved with those who he loved most: playing with the children in the neighborhood, spending quality time with his family, coaching, and playing...

Anthony J. Fay

Anthony J. Fay

Feb 4, 2025

Anthony "Tony” John Fay was born May 1, 1933, in the Bronx, New York. He was predeceased by his dear wife, Elizabeth “Betty” (O’Brien), of nearly 65 years, and his brothers Peter, James, and William. He is survived by his children John (Rose), Joseph (Gabrielle), Peter (Lisa), and Maureen Dana (Eric); and his grandchildren Samantha Marshall (Jack), Daniel Fay, Sean...

Lois Perrella

Lois Perrella

Feb 4, 2025

Lois Perrella 1957 – 2025 Waterbury, CT Lois Perrella, 67, long time resident of Waterbury, passed peacefully on February 4th at River Glen Health Care Center in Southbury where she resided since 2022. She previously resided at Central Group Home in Wolcott, CT. Lois grew up in the Brooklyn and then East sections of Waterbury. She also spent childhood summers...

Howard Thurston

Howard Thurston

Feb 4, 2025

Naugatuck, CT Howard E. Thurston, lovingly known as “Eddie” to those dearest to him, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025 at the age of 87 in the VITAS Inpatient Hospice Care Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital. Howard was born August 16, 1937 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late James Francis and Helen (Dowling) Thurston and lived a...

Leonard Mcdermott

Leonard Mcdermott

Feb 4, 2025

.Terryville, CT Leonard A. McDermott, 73, died unexpectedly on February 4, 2025 at his home. Leonard was born on June 19, 1951 in Waterbury, CT, the son of the late Andrew and Marie (Sabia) McDermott. Raised in Naugatuck, he graduated from Naugatuck High School. He continued his education at Teikyo Post University and Quinnipiac University School of Law. Leonard was...

Joanne Rose Carrano

Joanne Rose Carrano

Feb 3, 2025

Joanne Rose Carrano, 79, of Waterford, formerly a lifelong resident of Cheshire, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025. Joanne was born on April 28, 1945 and graduated Cheshire High School, class of 1964.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Joanne on Monday, February 17, 2025 at 10 a.m. at St. Bridget of Sweden Parish/St. Bridget Church, 175...

Scott M. Colacrai

Scott M. Colacrai

Feb 2, 2025

Cheshire – Scott M. Colacrai, 50, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital.

Scott was born November 8, 1974, in Waterbury, the son of William and Maria (Rinaldi) Colacrai. He was raised in Cheshire and was employed as a Clerk for the Big Y in Cheshire. Scott took art lessons at Artsplace and entered many of his...

Judith McNabb Gardner

Judith McNabb Gardner

Jan 31, 2025

Judith McNabb Gardner, age 83, of Cheshire, CT passed away Friday, January 31, 2025. Judy was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, with endless energy and determination, which she devoted to ensuring the health, happiness and success of her family. She set an example they all aspire to match.

Judy was born in 1941, the first of seven children of the...

Richard Ziegler

Richard Ziegler

Jan 28, 2025

The world is a little less colorful without Dick Ziegler, a man known for his integrity, generosity and fun. After an accomplished 89 years he passed on January 28th, 2025 under the kindest care at Midstate Hospital in Meriden,

Born Richard A. Ziegler right here in Connecticut where he was raised and lived most of his days, Dick was deliberate in...

George Lisieski

George Lisieski

Jan 27, 2025

Naugatuck, CT George Thomas Lisieski, 70, died peacefully on January 27, 2025 at Complete Care at Glendale Center. George was born March 8, 1954 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late Joseph and Mary Lisieski. George was raised in Naugatuck and he attended Paier College School of Art. George had a lifelong love of the arts and worked as...

Anne I. Lana

Anne I. Lana

Jan 26, 2025

CHESHIRE- Anne Iorillo Lana, 74, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025 at her home in Cheshire, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of John T. Lana. 

Anne was born April 20, 1950, in New Haven, daughter of the late Louis and Marie (Donnaruma) Iorillo. She is a retired administrative manager for her family’s insurance company. She graduated Hamden...

Rev. Louis G. Nuechterlein

Rev. Louis G. Nuechterlein

Jan 25, 2025

CHESHIRE – Rev. Louis G. Nuechterlein, 96, entered eternal rest to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior, on January 25, 2025, at Elim Park, Cheshire. He was born in St. Joseph, Michigan on October 10, 1928, and baptized eleven days later by his father, also Rev. Louis G. Nuechterlein, in that town’s Trinity Lutheran Church. He was educated at...

Lilyann Hedges

Lilyann Hedges

Jan 23, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lilyann Hedges of Cheshire, CT, who died peacefully on January 23, 2025, just short of her 75th birthday.

Born in New Haven, CT, to Ann Marie Nutile and Joseph Frank Esposito, Lil was the second of three children. The family later relocated to Cheshire, where Lil grew up and attended high school. She...

Michael A. Arisco

Michael A. Arisco

Jan 23, 2025

Michael A. Arisco, fondly known as “Mickey” age 82, of Cheshire, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Filomena (Moccia) Arisco for over 60 years. Michael was born on May 20, 1942 in Waterbury, son of the late Michael and Mafalda (Stanco) Arisco.

He was raised in Cheshire and graduated from...

Jean L. Proulx

Jean L. Proulx

Jan 22, 2025

Jean L. Proulx, 84, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Gladeview Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Old Saybrook. He was the husband of Maria (Fisher) Proulx.

Mr. Proulx was born June 11, 1940, in Sherbrooke, Canada. He was a retired home improvement and construction engineer.

In addition to his wife of 44 years, Mr. Proulx leaves behind his son, Andre....

Ronald T. Urquhart

Ronald T. Urquhart

Jan 22, 2025

Ronald T. Urquhart, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025, at MidState Medical Center in Meriden, CT. Born and raised in New Haven, Ronald later settled in Cheshire where he built a life of love, generosity, and purpose.

Ronald is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years, Agnes, and his two daughters: Lisa Czarnecki...

Judith Rae Holycross

Judith Rae Holycross

Jan 20, 2025

Judith Rae (Parkin) Holycross, age 88, of Norwalk, entered into rest on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Norwalk Hospital. She was the devoted wife of the late Alfred Holycross Sr. for over 62 years until his passing in 2019. Judith was born on March 18, 1936 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Raymond B. and Emma E. (Jeralds) Parkin.

Judith was...

Joan Reed

Joan Reed

Jan 20, 2025

Southbury – Joan (Moeckel) Reed, 93, formerly of Middlebury, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, January 20, 2025, surrounded by her caregivers and her beloved cat, Daisy. Mrs. Reed was born November 22, 1931 in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Frederick and Helen (Swanson) Moeckel. Joan was the wife of the late Dr. David P. Reed, married...