Obituaries

Theresa Charette

Theresa Charette

Jun 9, 2017

Prospect-Theresa “Terri” Charette, 81, died peacefully on Friday June 9, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Terri was born on April 20, 1936 in Waterbury, CT a daughter of the late Albert and Emma (Andria) Carpentier. She attended Woodrow Wilson grade school, and graduated from Wilby High School class of 1954, and the St. Mary’s Nursing...

Catherine R. 'Cat' O'Reilly

Catherine R. 'Cat' O'Reilly

Jun 8, 2017

Catherine R. “Cat” O’Reilly, age 50, of Cheshire entered into rest on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at CT Hospice in Branford after a long illness. She was the devoted wife of John P. O’Reilly, Jr. Catherine was born on March 17, 1967 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, daughter of Marise (Robroeck) Krampovitis and the late Samuel Appel. Cat worked as an...

Janice H. Rood

Janice H. Rood

Jun 7, 2017

CHESHIRE - Janice H. Rood, 91, died Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at her home in Cheshire. She was the wife of the late Wydell F. Rood who passed away in 2008. Mrs. Rood was born February 28, 1926 in Woodbury, the daughter of the late Edson M. and Esther L. (Beardsley) Horton. She graduated Woodbury High School (Class of 1944)...

Raymond F. Pettit

Raymond F. Pettit

Jun 6, 2017

CHESHIRE - Raymond F. Pettit of Naples, Fl and Cheshire, CT passed away peacefully on June 6, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Ray was born on May 28, 1930, in Waterbury, CT. The son of the late Joseph and Anna O’Rourke Pettit. He was raised in Waterbury and graduated from Crosby High School and Cheshire Academy. He then attended...

Herman C. Asmus

Herman C. Asmus

Jun 5, 2017

Southington – Herman C. Asmus, 88, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2017, at Bradley Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of L. Jean (Hirsch) Asmus. Mr. Asmus was born on March 4, 1929, the son of the late Herman and Edith (Madison) Asmus. Herman spent his childhood in New Haven and graduated from Hillhouse High School. He retired in...

Kevin Lawrence Martin

Kevin Lawrence Martin

Jun 2, 2017

NAUGATUCK- Mr. Kevin Lawrence Martin, 46 of Naugatuck, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday June 2, 2017. Kevin was born in Waterbury, July 21, 1970, a son of Carol (Volage) Martin and the late Kenneth Martin, Sr. He was educated in the local school system. He was a 1989 graduate of Naugatuck High School and was a 1990...

Irene (Adams) Baril

Irene (Adams) Baril

Jun 2, 2017

Irene (Adams) Baril, age 85, of Cheshire, died peacefully on Friday, June 2, 2017 at Cheshire Regional Rehab Center. She was the devoted wife of the late Russell Baril for over 58 years. Irene was born on August 18, 1931 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Hampton Joseph and Lucille (Grier) Adams. Irene was a supporter and member of the...

Salvatore J. Settembri

Salvatore J. Settembri

Jun 2, 2017

CHESHIRE - It is with great sorrow that the family of Salvatore J. Settembri, 88, announces his passing on Friday, June 2, 2017 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was the loving husband of Josephine M. (Addazio) Settembri. Mr. Settembri was born December 22, 1928 in Meriden, the son of the late Domenick and Elizabeth (Wiley) Settembri. He was raised in...

Elizabeth Swiderski

Elizabeth Swiderski

Jun 1, 2017

Woodbury, CT Elizabeth A. “Betty” Swiderski, 90, the widow of John R. Swiderski, died peacefully on Thursday June 1, 2017 at Middlebury Convalescent Home. Mrs. Swiderski was born on June 2, 1926 in Scranton, PA a daughter of the late Michael and Pauline (Yelega) Magas and had worked for many years as an office manager for Dr. Brennan. Betty is...

Raymond Dowling

Raymond Dowling

Jun 1, 2017

Naugatuck, CT Raymond Edward Dowling, age 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 1st, 2017 surrounded by his loving family in his Naugatuck home. Born on January 19, 1929, Ray was proud to live his entire life in Naugatuck. Growing up in the “Kelly Hill” section of town, Ray graduated from Naugatuck High School in 1946. He received his B.S....

Lois B. Waggoner

Lois B. Waggoner

May 31, 2017

CHESHIRE – Lois Breyer Waggoner, 91, died peacefully at her home on May 31, 2017, surrounded by her family. Born on January 18, 1926, in New Haven, CT, she was the daughter of Leland and Ethel (Robinson) Breyer. Lois attended Hamden High School, graduated from the University of Connecticut in 1947 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry and...

Patricia A. DuFour

Patricia A. DuFour

May 30, 2017

Cheshire – Patricia A. DuFour, 78, passed away on May 30, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services and burial will be private and there are no calling hours. The Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Cheshire is in charge of arrangements.

Robert Richardson

Robert Richardson

May 30, 2017

WATERTOWN - Robert H. Richardson died peacefully at home with his family at his side on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. Born on November 17, 1928 to the late Lydia and Oscar Richardson of Naugatuck, Robert is survived by his wife Edith Beres Richardson and his daughter Nancy McKernon and her husband Mac, his grandchildren Jacob Robert and Alexandra. He graduated...

Peter L. DeVit

Peter L. DeVit

May 28, 2017

Cheshire - Peter L. DeVit, 83, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017 at his home. He was the husband of Ingrid E. (Dickson) DeVit. Mr. DeVit was born April 20, 1934 in New Haven, the son of the late Peter F. and Rina (Calza) DeVit. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Besides his wife...

Clifton R. Hartman

Clifton R. Hartman

May 27, 2017

Clifton R. Hartman, 97, of Chester and formerly of Cheshire passed away in the company of his family on Saturday, May 27, 2017. He was born on May 21, 1920 in Bethlehem, PA to Chester and Dorothy Bowman Hartman. After graduating from high school in Dunellen, NJ, Clif attended Lehigh University, Rutgers University and Columbia University where he studied organic...

Teseo Trocchi

Teseo Trocchi

May 24, 2017

CHESHIRE - Teseo Trocchi, 88, of Cheshire and Italy, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017 in L’Aquila, Italy. He was the husband of the late Bruna (De Andreis) Trocchi who passed away in 2005. Mr. Trocchi was born September 29, 1928 in Castel Paganica Di Montereale, Italy, the son of the late Alberico and Lucia (Corona) Trocchi. When he first...

Shari Lee LeBel

Shari Lee LeBel

May 23, 2017

Shari Lee (Sickola) LeBel, age 59, of Beacon Falls passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at her home. She was the wife of the late Donald J. LeBel, Sr. Shari was born on March 15, 1958 in Waterbury, loving daughter of Shirley W. (Dyson) Sickola and the late John E. Sickola Jr. Shari worked for the State of...

Antonio Nunes

Antonio Nunes

May 22, 2017

ANTONIO V. NUNES Oldest C.U.P. member Naugatuck, CT Antonio V. Nunes, 88, the husband of Balbina (Fernandes) Nunes, died peacefully on Monday, May 22, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Antonio was born on September 2, 1928 in Torreira, Portugal a son of the late Antonio M. Vieira and Amelia N. Pereira and had lived in Naugatuck...

Paul Robert Gerencser

Paul Robert Gerencser

May 22, 2017

CHESHIRE – Paul Robert Gerencser, 42, passed away Monday, May 22, 2017. Paul was born June 14, 1974 in New Haven, the son of Robert J. and Marcia L. (Franco) Gerencser. He was a longtime Cheshire resident and attended local schools. Paul attended prep school at Bridgton Academy in North Bridgton, ME before enrolling at Roger Williams University in Bristol,...

Manuel Matos

Manuel Matos

May 21, 2017

Naugatuck- Manuel M. Matos, 81, the husband of Rosa Matos, died peacefully at home on May 21, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Manuel was born on January 14, 1936 in Murtosa, Portugal a son of the late Joao Augusto and Ana Joaquina Matos. Manuel was a hard working and skilled carpenter. He was a member of Our Lady of...