Obituaries

Galina Piskunova

Galina Piskunova

Jan 27, 2018

Galina (Smirnova) Piskunova, age 91, of New Haven entered into rest on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at CT Hospice in Branford. A Visitation will be held at the Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Cheshire, 615 So. Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410 on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 from 3PM to 5PM. Interment will be private and at the convenience of her family....

Carmen Martino

Carmen Martino

Jan 27, 2018

NAUGATUCK - Carmen (Errichette) Martino, 100, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018 at the Glendale Center in Naugatuck. Mrs. Martino was born February 2, 1917 in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Nicholas and Clara (Vitale) Errichette. She was a retired from Esther Dress after many years as a seamstress. She attended school Waterbury graduating from Wilby High School. She...

Mary C. Fitzpatrick

Mary C. Fitzpatrick

Jan 26, 2018

WATERBURY- Mary C. Fitzpatrick, 89, passed away, Friday, January 26, 2018. Arrangements- A graveside service for Ms. Fitzpatrick will be held 11 A.M, Friday, Febuary 9, 2018 at Calvary Cemetery. Burial will follow after the service. The Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Waterbury, 496 Chase Ave, 06704 is assisting with arrangements.

Irma Fellows

Irma Fellows

Jan 26, 2018

Naugatuck, CT Irma (Bruciati) Fellows, 89, wife of Robert C. Fellows, died peacefully on January 26, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. Irma was born on June 10, 1928 in Derby, CT a daughter of the late Luca and Palmina (Antinetti) Bruciati and was a retired waitress. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and bingo at the Naugatuck Senior Center....

Paul Kingman Jr

Paul Kingman Jr

Jan 26, 2018

Naugatuck, CT Paul Stewart Kingman, Jr., 58, died January 26, 2018 at his home. Paul was born in Danbury, CT the son of Jeanette (Gil) Kingman and had lived in Naugatuck for the past 12 years. Paul was a U.S. Navy Veteran and an accomplished chef. Paul had lived and worked in Danbury, CT, North Carolina and Virginia before moving...

Lorraine Chevrier

Lorraine Chevrier

Jan 26, 2018

Lorraine (Pronovost) Chevrier, 90, of Waterbury passed away peacefully on Jan. 26, 2018, at Wolcott View Manor. Lorraine was born on December 7, 1927, in Waterbury. She was the daughter of Lucien Pronovost and Mabel (Pilloise) Pronovost. Lorraine worked for 25 years at the Farm Shop (now Friendly’s). She was also a department manager at the former Grandway Dept Store....

Phyliss Mattiace Sigetti

Phyliss Mattiace Sigetti

Jan 26, 2018

Charlotte, NC - Phyliss Mattiace Sigetti, 64, entered into peaceful rest January 26, 2018, ending a long courageous battle with cancer at the Levine Dickinson Cancer House in Charlotte, NC, an area she had grown to love since moving there eight years ago. A native of Naugatuck, Phyliss was born May 13, 1953, daughter of the late Michael and Rose...

Edwin Francis Carney

Edwin Francis Carney

Jan 26, 2018

Southbury- Edwin Francis Carney, 94, passed away Friday, January 26, 2018 at the Lutheran Home of Southbury. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 67 years, Lois (Cameron) Carney, in 2015. Ed was born February 18, 1923 in Waterbury, son of the late Elwood and Helen (Kerrigan) Carney. He attended Leavenworth High School in Waterbury and the University of...

Bogislav von Schmeling

Bogislav von Schmeling

Jan 25, 2018

CHESHIRE- Dr. Bogislav (Bo) von Schmeling, 93, passed away, Thursday, January 25, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Margret (Kind) von Schmeling to whom he was married for 62 years. He was born March 11, 1924 in Pomerania, Germany, son of the late Gustav and Gisela (von Gentil de Lavallade) von...

Marion Corbett

Marion Corbett

Jan 25, 2018

NAUGATUCK, CT Marion J. Corbett, 87, of Naugatuck, passed away peacefully January 25, 2018 surrounded by her large family. She was pre-deceased by her beloved husband James J. Corbett of 46 years, mother Sarah and father John Moodie of the Bronx, sister, Mary Siconolfi of New Jersey and infant brother Bobby. She is survived by her sister Patricia Shiels of...

Barbara H. Voegeli

Barbara H. Voegeli

Jan 24, 2018

CHESHIRE- Barbara H. Voegeli, 88, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Whitney Rehab Care Center. She was the widow of Roger Voegeli who predeceased her in 1977. She was born August 1, 1929 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Samuel and Lois (Welton) Hall. Mrs. Voegeli was a member of the First Congregational Church of Cheshire, where she also...

Mark Santoro

Mark Santoro

Jan 23, 2018

Cheshire - Mark Santoro, 63, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Kathleen (Keppel) Santoro. Mark was born January 8, 1955 in Waterbury, a son of the late Joseph and Catherine (Mecca) Santoro. He was a Technical Sales Representative, most recently for Chemetall, an...

Shirley K. Murray

Shirley K. Murray

Jan 19, 2018

Shirley K. Murray, age 92, of Cheshire entered into rest on Friday, January 19, 2018. She was the devoted wife of William “Bill” Murray for over 55 years. Shirley was born on February 25, 1925 in New Haven, daughter of the late Harry and Dorothea (Miller) Kelsey. Shirley graduated from Hamden High School and later worked as a payroll administrator...

Isabella M. 'Bella' Berdan

Isabella M. 'Bella' Berdan

Jan 18, 2018

Prospect - Isabella M. “Bella” Berdan, 82, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford. She was the wife of the late David G. Berdan Sr. Mrs. Berdan was born March 4, 1935 in Waterbury, a daughter of the late Albert and Bella (O’Brien) Rosenbeck. She was a homemaker who also volunteered as a teacher’s aide...

Louise Lawrence

Louise Lawrence

Jan 17, 2018

Southbury, CT Louise J. Lawrence, 90, the widow of David A. Lawrence, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 with her loving daughters by her side. Louise was born on May 6, 1927 in Lowell, MA a daughter of the late John and Rose (Joyce) Montague. Louise was a Southbury resident for the past 8 years having lived most...

Janet Gonski

Janet Gonski

Jan 17, 2018

Uncasville, CT Janet Lynn Gonski, 67, died unexpectedly on January 17, 2018 at her home. Janet was born in Waterbury, CT on January 20, 1950, the daughter of the late Joseph G. and Helen (Tarnowski) Gonski, Sr. and lived in Uncasville for the past 10 years. Janet was a dedicated teacher who taught at City Hill Middle School in Naugatuck...

Nadine LaRowe

Nadine LaRowe

Jan 16, 2018

Waterbury - Nadine LaRowe, 53, loving Mother, Grandmother and Wife, formerly of Naugatuck, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was the daughter of Irene (Mitchell) Gartland and the wife of Thomas Russell. Nadine was born October 12, 1964 in New Haven and resided...

Bernard Madnick

Bernard Madnick

Jan 16, 2018

DELRAY BEACH, FL - Bernard Madnick, 91, formerly of Waterbury, passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2018, at the Delray Medical Center. He was the husband of Rose (Kramer) Madnick. Mr. Madnick was born March 14, 1926, in Waterbury, the son of the late Charles and Rose (Bernstein) Madnick. He served his country during WWII as a member of the...

Mark Selinske

Mark Selinske

Jan 15, 2018

Meriden, CT Mark Andrew Selinske, raised in Naugatuck, died unexpectedly January 15, 2018 at his home in Meriden. Mark was born August 15, 1960 in Waterbury a son of the late Robert and Marjorie (Raeburn) Selinske. Mark graduated in 1978 from Holy Cross HS in Waterbury and was a member of the wrestling and golf teams. He graduated with high...

Joseph C. 'Joe' Mastropietro,  Sr.

Joseph C. 'Joe' Mastropietro, Sr.

Jan 15, 2018

Joseph C. Mastropietro, Sr., age 85 of Waterbury passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, January 15, 2018 at his home. Joe was the devoted husband of the late Marion Ella (Straw) Mastropietro. He was born on December 21, 1932 in Waterbury, son of the late Michael, Sr. and Carmella (Scarpati) Mastropietro. Joe worked for many years at Reliable...