Obituaries
Gerald Engel
Aug 8, 2018
BEACON FALLS- Gerald Lawrence Engel, known to his friends and family as Jerry, 76, husband of Doris S. Engel, passed away at Waterbury Hospital with his loving family by his side. Jerry was born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 5, 1942, son of the late Alvin R. and Martha (Chamberlin) Engel. Jerry attended and graduated from Hampden-Sydney College, Louisiana State...
Concetta Mengacci
Aug 8, 2018
CONCETTA “CONNIE” MENGACCI Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother Naugatuck, CT Concetta “Connie” (Gallucci) Mengacci, 98, the widow of Adam T. Mengacci, died peacefully on August 8, 2018 at Middlebury Convalescent Home. Connie was born in Naugatuck, CT on March 1, 1920 a daughter of the late Gennaro and Gaetana (Trinca) Gallucci and was a lifelong Naugatuck resident. She...
Kenneth E. Judson
Aug 8, 2018
WATERBURY – Kenneth E. Judson, 94, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at Glendale Center in Naugatuck. He was the loving husband of Angeline (Mikulskis) Judson for 66 years. Mr. Judson was born December 20, 1923 in Monroe, CT son of the late Frank and Arvesta (Curtiss) Judson. He graduated from Leavenworth High School Class of 1942. A navy veteran,...
L. Earl Jr. Gray
Aug 6, 2018
L. Earl Gray Leander Earl Gray Jr., age 87, of Cheshire entered into rest on Monday, August 6, 2018 at his home. He was the devoted husband of Marilyn (Roberts) Gray for over 53 years. Earl was born on December 23, 1930 in Oklahoma City, OK, son of the late Leander E. Gray Sr. and Dorothy (McNatt)(Gray) Cronk. Earl served...
Jacinto 'Jake' Fernandes
Aug 5, 2018
BEACON FALLS - Jacinto “Jake” Fernandes Jr., 62, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at VITAS at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury. Mr. Fernandes was born December 29, 1955 in Waterbury, the son of the late Jacinto and Maria (Alipio) Fernandes Sr. Jake was raised in Naugatuck and is a 1973 graduate of Naugatuck High...
Margaret S. Doback
Aug 5, 2018
Loving Mother and Grandmother NAUGATUCK – Margaret Catherine Sheppard Doback, 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Vitas Hospice at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury. She was predeceased by her husband Charles R. Doback, Sr. Mrs. Doback was born February 3, 1923 in Naugatuck, the daughter of James A. and Mary (Boylan) Sheppard. She was a graduate...
Jorge Carreira
Aug 4, 2018
Ivoryton, CT Jorge R. Carreira, 45, husband of Amie Neubauer, died August 4, 2018 at his home. Jorge was born on April 23, 1973 in Waterbury, CT the son of Jorge M. and Maria Celeste (Almeida) Carreira and had lived in Ivoryton for the past 15 years. In addition to his wife, Amie and his parents, Jorge and Celeste, Jorge...
James Donovan
Aug 3, 2018
NAUGATUCK- James R. Donovan, 87, passed away peacefully at his home on August 3, 2018. James was born in Andover, MA on August 5, 1930, a son of the late Michael and Alice (Moore) Donovan. James worked as a machinist for Glynn Manufacturing until his retirement. He was an avid Giants and Celtics Fan. He also enjoyed Western movies and...
Donald Francis Ryan
Aug 2, 2018
WATERBURY- Donald Francis Ryan, 61, passed away, Thursday, August 2, 2018 at his residence. Mr. Ryan was born February 18, 1957 in the Bronx son of the late Donald and his wife Marie (Dietsch) Ryan. Donald was a Chef for numerous restaurants in the local area prior to his retirement. He is survived by two daughters Deanna Ryan of Melborne,...
Ruth Maryann Sasso
Jul 31, 2018
NAUGATUCK - Ruth M. Sasso of Naugatuck, age 89, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2018 after a long illness. Professor Sasso was born in Bridgeport, CT, on December 9, 1928, a daughter of the late A. Nicholas and Mildred (Hayes) Sasso. She graduated from Laurelton Hall Academy in Milford and earned her BS in Education in 1961 from St....
Gary W. Gerber III
Jul 29, 2018
NAUGATUCK- Gary W. Gerber III, 71, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018 in the VITAS Inpatient Hospice Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was the husband of Kathleen J. (Beardsley) Gerber whom he was married to for 39 years. Mr. Gerber was born October 6, 1946 in Norwalk son of the late Gary and Nellie (Allington) Gerber. Gary was a...
Anne Rogers
Jul 28, 2018
Prospect, CT Anne M. (Gruessinger) Rogers, 92, the widow of Gilbert W. Rogers, died peacefully on July 28, 2018 in the VITAS Innovative Hospice Care Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital with loving family by her side. Anne was born on May 6, 1926 in Waterbury, CT the daughter of the late August and Anna (Bayer) Gruessinger and had lived in...
Hollace Purcaro
Jul 26, 2018
Naugatuck, CT Hollace L. “Holly” (Montgomery) Purcaro, 70, life partner of John DeBarrows, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Hollace was born on March 18, 1948 in Waterbury, CT a daughter of the late Wendell and Lucille (Stewart) Montgomery. She grew up in Middlebury and graduated from Naugatuck...
James “Jim” Edward Conger
Jul 26, 2018
James “Jim” Edward Conger, age 76, of Cheshire entered into rest on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at CT Hospice in Branford. He was born on March 1, 1942 in Bethel, CT, son of the late Edward and Louise (Nichols) Conger. Jim and his family moved to Oahu, Hawaii for 6 years and in 1955 moved to Cheshire. He was a...
Margaret M. Kelly
Jul 25, 2018
Torrington - Margaret Mary (DeVito) Kelly passed away in the comfort of her family on July 25, 2018. Margaret was predeceased by John A. Kelly Jr., her husband of 70 years. Margaret was born in Waterbury on October 5, 1922, the daughter of the late Peter and Margaret (Roper) DeVito. She was a 54 year resident of Cheshire. Margaret graduated...
David Castonguay
Jul 24, 2018
Waterbury, CT David Castonguay, 67, died peacefully on July 24, 2018 at Waterbury Hospital. David was born on December 9, 1950 in Hartford, CT the son of the late Lionel and Louise Castonguay. David is survived by many close friends. Services are private and entrusted to Buckmiller Thurston Mengacci Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Avenue, Naugatuck. There are no calling hours.
Dennis Sherlock Carruth
Jul 24, 2018
CHESHIRE- Dennis Sherlock Carruth, 75, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2018 at Masonicare Health Center after a courageous five year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was the loving husband of Barbara E. (Chaiter) Carruth whom he was married to for 29 years. Mr. Carruth was born on May 1, 1943 in New Haven son of the late Sherlock L....
Lee Sunbury
Jul 23, 2018
Lee Donald Sunbury, 51, passed away in Dallas, Texas on July 23, 2018. Lee was born in Waterbury, CT on July 20, 1967, the son of Donald C. Sunbury and Carol A. Jensen. Lee grew up in Naugatuck, CT, and was a graduate of Naugatuck High School. He worked in sales, real estate brokerage and with his dad in his...
Victor Joseph Coppa
Jul 23, 2018
CHESHIRE- Victor Joseph Coppa Jr., 84 passed away, Monday, July 23, 2018 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was predeceased by his wife Fortuna Tina (Esposito) Coppa in 2013 after 56 years of marriage. Mr. Coppa was born November 14, 1933 in San Anselmo, CA son of the late Victor Joseph Sr., and Elise M. (Allen) Coppa. Victor was a...
Joseph Julian 'Joe' Martinecz
Jul 22, 2018
Joseph “Joe” Julian Martinecz, age 67, of Cheshire entered into rest on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Michelle (Morley) Martinecz for over 30 years. Joseph was born on April 30, 1951 in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Jules and Elizabeth (Rakowski) Martinez, and has been a Cheshire resident for...
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