Obituaries
Sandra Rychalsky
Mar 8, 2018
Torrington, CT Sandra Rychalsky, 67, died peacefully on March 8, 2018 at Valerie Manor Health Care Center with loving family by her side. Sandra was born on June 10, 1950 in Cranks, KY a daughter of Roxie (Kirk) McElroy and the late Henry Dean. Sandra worked for many years as a hairdresser and she enjoyed spending time with her family....
William Frank Heitman
Mar 8, 2018
Bethany - William F. Heitman, 88, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018 at his home in Bethany. He was the husband of the late Elsie (Digioa) Heitman. Mr. Heitman was born November 9, 1929 in Chicago, IL, a son of the late Frank and Irene (Lunt) Heitman. He was retired from Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford, where he worked as a...
Helena Alegi
Mar 5, 2018
Woodbury, CT Helena S. “Hinky” (Magas) Alegi, beloved wife of John J. Alegi for 62 years, died peacefully on March 5, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital with loving family by her side. Helena was born on October 30, 1937 in Naugatuck, CT a daughter of the late Michael and Pauline (Yelega) Magas. She lived most of her life in Naugatuck...
Luanne Joan Gibson
Mar 5, 2018
WATERBURY - Luanne Joan (Van Nostrand) Gibson, 76, passed away Monday, March 5, 2018 at Waterbury Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband Richard Allen Gibson who passed in 2009. Mrs. Gibson was born December 1, 1941 in the Bronx, the daughter of the late Milton J. and Dorothy L. (Franklin) Van Nostrand. Luanne retired as an Executive Secretary from...
Audrey A. Bruce
Feb 28, 2018
NAUGATUCK - Audrey A. Bruce, 80, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury. She was the wife of the late Wallace Bruce who passed away in 2004. Mrs. Bruce was born October 6, 1937 in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Max and Grace (Impressa) Darm. She was a longtime Naugatuck resident who enjoyed...
Victor M. Holloway
Feb 28, 2018
NAUGATUCK - Victor M. Holloway, 59, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury. He was the husband of the late Diane (LeClerc) Holloway. Mr. Holloway was born July 29, 1958 in Champaign, IL, the son of the late Victor M. Fabish and Patricia (Marllin) and Carl Holloway Sr. He was a Naugatuck resident before moving...
Arthur D. McMellon
Feb 28, 2018
Cheshire, Connecticut - Arthur David McMellon, Sr., 65, passed on to Heaven on February 28, 2018, peacefully in his home, by the warmth of his fireplace. Art was born April 12, 1952 in New Haven, the son of late William C. and Nancy [DePalma] McMellon. He was recognized as a Master Millwork Craftsman, opening McMellon Woodcraft in 1975. He will...
Antonio Teixeira
Feb 27, 2018
NAUGATUCK- Antonio A. Teixeira, 89, husband of Virginia (Goncalves) Teixeira, died early Tuesday morning, February 27, 2018, peacefully at his home. Antonio was born December 13, 1928 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, a son of the late José Albertino Alves Teixeira and Miquelina DaCosta Rego. Antonio emigrated to the United States from Portugal in 1965, and settled in the Waterbury...
Jean Marie Byrne
Feb 27, 2018
Cheshire - Jean Marie (Fleming) Byrne, wife of Philip J. Byrne III, died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on February 27, 2018. Mrs. Byrne was born February 21, 1929 in Boston Massachusetts, daughter of Lillian C. (O’Neil) Fleming and John A. Fleming. She graduated from the Boston Academy of Notre Dame and Boston Teacher’s college where she was president...
Joy Crespi Liebeskind
Feb 26, 2018
Joy Crespi Liebeskind, age 65 of Cheshire entered into rest at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Manhattan, NY after a long illness. She was the loving wife of Stephen S. Liebeskind. Joy was born on August 12, 1952 in Rockville Centre, NY, daughter of Hope (Leeger) Pinkerton and the late David Crespi. A caring and devoted mother and wife,...
Dorothy Eichenberger
Feb 25, 2018
Dorothy Louise (Steider) Eichenberger Derby, CT – Dorothy L. (Steider) Eichenberger, 82, a native of Poughkeepsie, NY and more recently a resident of Prospect, CT, passed on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at Birmingham Health Center in Derby, CT. Dorothy was born in the city of Poughkeepsie, NY on May 20, 1935 to the late Maximilian H. and Louise M. (Hosier)...
Helen A. Bis
Feb 25, 2018
Helen A. Bis of Cheshire died Sunday, February 25, 2018. She was the daughter of the late John J. and Kathryn (Jada) Bis. Helen was a lifelong resident of Cheshire. She was employed at the Ball & Socket until her retirement. Helen was a parishioner of St. Bridget’s Church. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and the Boston Red Sox. Helen was...
Ralph D. Alessio
Feb 22, 2018
NAUGATUCK - Ralph D. Alessio, 89, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2018 at the Glendale Center in Naugatuck. Mr. Alessio was born July 21, 1928 in Waterbury, the son of the late Ippazio and Nancy Alessio. He was a longtime Waterbury resident before moving to Naugatuck. He was employed for many years at Timex where he invented the popular Indigo...
William Brandt
Feb 20, 2018
William Brandt “The Man Behind the Lens” CHESHIRE - William “Bill” Brandt, 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at his home in Cheshire surrounded by his family. He was devoted to his family as a beloved husband to Janet (Korner) Brandt, father and grandfather, a devout Roman Catholic, and a Cheshire resident since 1966. Mr. Brandt was...
Elizabeth Sousa
Feb 20, 2018
Naugatuck, CT Elizabeth “Betty” Sousa, 84, the widow of John R. Sousa, Sr., died peacefully on February 20, 2018 at The Village at East Farms. Betty was born on April 28, 1933 in Waterbury, CT a daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Krankota) Manthey and graduated from Leavenworth High School. Betty lived in Naugatuck for most of her life...
William Matos
Feb 17, 2018
Naugatuck, CT William F. “Bill” Matos, 85, the husband of Marieta (Swisher) Matos, died peacefully on February 17, 2018 at Glendale Center. Bill was born on December 9, 1932 in Jamaica, NY a son of the late Manuel and Jenny (Rzknepowski) Matos and had lived in Naugatuck for most of his life. Bill graduated from Naugatuck High School in 1951...
Daniel W. 'Web' Prince, Jr.
Feb 16, 2018
CHESHIRE - Daniel W. Prince, Jr., known by family and friends as “Web”, 87, passed away Friday, February 16, 2018 at Regency House of Wallingford. He was the husband of Helen (Pooman) Prince. Web was born July 18, 1930 in Hartford, the son of the late Daniel Webster and Frances (Tryon) Prince, Sr. He served in the U.S. Air Force...
Josephine LaRosa
Feb 15, 2018
WATERBURY- Josephine LaRosa, 98, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Abbott Terrace Health Center. She was predeceased by her husband Edward LaRosa in 2003 after 56 years of marriage. Mrs. LaRosa was born June 2, 1919 in Windsor Locks daughter of the late Thomas and Rose (Rizzi) Fiermonte. Josephine was a graduate of Leavenworth High School. She was a...
Richard Cross
Feb 14, 2018
CHESHIRE - Richard Cross, 91, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Masonicare in Wallingford. He was the husband of the late Lorranine (Marois) Cross who passed away in 2011. Mr. Cross was born July 28, 1926 in Berlin, NH, the son of the late Wesley and Bertha Cross. He was an Electrical Engineer and a longtime Cheshire resident. He...
Samuel Annenberg
Feb 11, 2018
SAMUEL M. ANNENBERG Beloved husband, father and grandfather BOCA RATON – Mr. Samuel M. Annenberg, 92, formerly of Waterbury, passed away peacefully at Menorah House Rehabilitation Hospital, Boca Raton, FL. on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. He was the loving husband of Roberta(Hering) Annenberg. Samuel was born in Waterbury on July 30, 1925, son of the late Maurice and Nettie (Lehner)...
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