Obituaries

Sarah S. Guilford

Sarah S. Guilford

Jan 9, 2018

Sarah Safford Guilford, known to many as “Sally,” died on January 9, 2018. Born in the college town of Potsdam in northern New York, she was the third of five children of Wilhelmina Emerson Safford and Edwin Ruthven Safford, Jr. She attended the College of William and Mary in Virginia and then the Potsdam State Normal School, now SUNY at...

Elizabeth 'Betty' Richards

Elizabeth 'Betty' Richards

Jan 9, 2018

NAUGATUCK - Elizabeth "Betty" Ehrhardt (Noble) Richards, 99, formerly of Waterbury, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Waterbury Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Laurel Richards Sr. Mrs. Richards was born June 14, 1918 in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Frederick O. and Florence (Hodson) Ehrhardt. She was raised in Waterbury...

Phillip E. Green

Phillip E. Green

Jan 9, 2018

NAUGATUCK - Phillip Errol Green, 59, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, January 9, 2018. He was the husband of Vinaldo "Sissy" Green. Phillip was born December 30, 1958 in Dade City, FL, the son of the late Mary Green. He was currently employed at Greer Manufacturing in Prospect, CT prior to his death. He was previously employed...

Margaret E. Piotrowski

Margaret E. Piotrowski

Jan 8, 2018

NAUGATUCK - Margaret E. Piotrowski, 87, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018 at the Glendale Center in Naugatuck. She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Charles S. Piotrowski. Mrs. Piotrowski was born January 30, 1930 in Montoursville, PA, the daughter of the late William O. and Beata Beatrice (Meyer) Noragong. She was a longtime Naugatuck resident where she...

Doris Ardry

Doris Ardry

Jan 8, 2018

Naugatuck, CT Doris Ardry, 93, the widow of Bernard C. Ardry, Sr., died peacefully on January 8, 2018 at Glendale Center surrounded by her loving family. Doris was born on December 21, 1924 in Waterbury, CT the daughter of the late Eugene and Kathryn (Lorigan) Gladding and had lived in Naugatuck for most of her life. Doris formerly worked at...

Raymond F. Cullen

Raymond F. Cullen

Jan 8, 2018

Wolcott – It is with great sadness that the family of Raymond F. Cullen announces his passing after a lengthy illness, on Monday, January 8, 2018, at the age of 79. Raymond will be lovingly remembered by his wife Marilyn (Mahon) Cullen. Mr. Cullen is survived by his children: son Raymond D. Cullen and daughters Robin Cullen and Terri Mae...

Gail Richard

Gail Richard

Jan 7, 2018

CHESHIRE - Gail Richard, 79, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018 at MidState Medical Center in Meriden surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Leon Richard Sr. Mrs. Richard was born March 20, 1938 in Cheshire, a daughter of the late Jerry and Gertrude (Burdo) Rabideau. She was the manager of Raymond’s in Cheshire before owning and operating...

Richard P. McHugh

Richard P. McHugh

Jan 6, 2018

CHESHIRE – Richard “Dick” “Mac” P. McHugh, 88, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Elim Park in Cheshire. He was the husband of Margaret “Gig” (Barrett) McHugh. Mr. McHugh was born June 18, 1929 in New York, the son of the late David and Marguerite (Potter) McHugh. He was raised in New York and graduated from Manhattan College in...

Robert Deptula Sr

Robert Deptula Sr

Jan 2, 2018

Naugatuck, CT Robert Vincent “Bob” Deptula, Sr., 81, passed away on January 2, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. Bob was born on October 7, 1936 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late Estelle Deptula-Bellucci and his step-father Albert Bellucci. Bob was a lifelong Naugatuck resident and he attended Kaynor Tech High School...

Margaret Cagno

Margaret Cagno

Dec 31, 2017

Waterbury, CT Margaret Cagno, 93, the widow of Corado Cagno, died peacefully on December 31, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Margaret was born on October 11, 1924 in New Bedford, MA a daughter of the late John and Mary (Machado) Pacheco. She lived in Waterbury for the past 4 years, having lived most of her life in Naugatuck. Margaret is...

Stephen A. Zembko,  Jr.

Stephen A. Zembko, Jr.

Dec 30, 2017

Stephen A. Zembko, Jr., of Southington entered into rest on Saturday, December 30, 2017 after a brief illness. He was the devoted husband of Margaret Shigo-Zembko. Stephen was born in New Britain, son of the late Stephen and Estelle (Kapustinski) Zembko. Stephen served his country with honor and pride with the US Marine Corps. He worked as a tool and...

Arthur R. Hansen

Arthur R. Hansen

Dec 30, 2017

WATERBURY- Arthur R. Hansen, age 86, of Waterbury entered into rest on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at the Village of East Farms in Waterbury. He was the devoted husband of Sandra (Wright) Hansen who he was married to for 58 years. Mr. Hansen was born on February 16, 1931 in Waterbury, son of the late Arthur and Gertrude (Pinney) Hansen....

Vernier A. Barone

Vernier A. Barone

Dec 29, 2017

Vernier A. Barone Jr, age 95 of Lakeland, FL and formerly of Cheshire, CT entered into rest on Friday, December 29, 2017. He was the devoted husband of the late Mary “Mae” Barone. Vern was born March 25, 1922 in Waterbury, son of the late Vernier and Caroline Barone. He was a graduate of Wilby High School in Waterbury. He...

Barbara W. '"Woodie"' Proft

Barbara W. '"Woodie"' Proft

Dec 26, 2017

Barbara Woodbury “Woodie” Proft, 93, of Elim Park Place in Cheshire, CT, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 26, with family at her side. She was the loving wife of the late William M. Proft, Jr., and was born on August 28, 1924 in Newburgh, NY, daughter of the late Raymond and Marion (Bailey) Woodbury. She is the...

Donald Woodfield

Donald Woodfield

Dec 26, 2017

Naugatuck, CT Donald F. “Woody” Woodfield, 77, died unexpectedly on December 26, 2017 at Beacon Brook Health Center. Donald was born on March 12, 1940 in Waterbury, CT the son of the late Donald C. and Dorothy (Houseknecht) Woodfield and lived in Naugatuck all of his life. He worked as a custodian for the Naugatuck Board of Education and was...

Helen M. Ulinsky

Helen M. Ulinsky

Dec 24, 2017

NAUGATUCK – Helen M. Ulinsky, 100, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at the Lutheran Home of Southbury. Helen was born January 22, 1917 in Waterbury, a daughter of the late Michael and Appolonia (Wasilaite) Ulinsky. She worked at Waterbury Clock and was retired from the Timex Corporation where she was employed as an assembly technician. Helen leaves...

Dino Mengacci

Dino Mengacci

Dec 23, 2017

Naugatuck, CT Dino J. Mengacci, 90, died peacefully on December 23, 2017. Dino was born on May 31, 1927 in Naugatuck, CT, a son of the late Giuseppe and Domenica (Vaccarelli) Mengacci and was a lifelong Naugatuck resident. He retired from Peter Paul, and after retiring, he worked part-time at Big Y. Dino was a gentle and loving man who...

Julia Bernice Sullivan

Julia Bernice Sullivan

Dec 22, 2017

WATERBURY- Julia Bernice Sullivan, 92, passed away Friday, December 22, 2017 at Abbott Terrace Health Center. She was predeceased by her husband John Sullivan. She was born October 7, 1925 in Torrington daughter of the late Stephen and Mary Koprusak. Mrs. Sullivan was a Pressmen at the Waterbury Republican American prior to her retirement. Julia is survived by her four...

Louise J. Leavenworth

Louise J. Leavenworth

Dec 22, 2017

WATERBURY - Louise J. Leavenworth, 90, passed away Friday, December 22, 2017 at her home. Miss Leavenworth was born May 21, 1927 in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Howard Wesley and Ethyl (Aitchison) Leavenworth. She attended local schools graduating from Crosby High School Class of 1945 and furthered her education at Colby College and Boston University School of Social...

Justine Enamait

Justine Enamait

Dec 21, 2017

BEACON FALLS – Justine Enamait, 97, passed away Thursday December 21, 2017 at her home. She was the wife of the late Edward Enamait. Mrs. Enamait was born January 23, 1920 in Beacon Falls, the daughter of the late Carl and Theresa (Gentemann) Hupprich. She was a lifelong resident of Beacon Falls and had worked at both Risdon and Uniroyal....