Obituaries

Emmanuel Pelletier

Emmanuel Pelletier

Nov 1, 2016

CHESHIRE – Emmanuel “Mel” Pelletier, 89, passed away at his home on Tuesday November 1, 2016. He was the husband of Ann (Wild) Pelletier. Mr. Pelletier was born April 21, 1927 in Eagle Lake, ME, the son of the late Alfred and Lucy (Viel) Pelletier. He was a Communicant of Church of the Epiphany and was a long time member...

Robert Anthony Rowley

Robert Anthony Rowley

Nov 1, 2016

SUNRISE, FL- Robert Anthony Rowley, 24, formerly of Cheshire, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 1, 2016. He was the son of Robert George and Jacquelyn Marie (Kaczynski) Rowley, and the loving partner of Corey Alexander Brix. He was born September 7, 1992 in New Haven, and was a graduate of Cheshire High School, Class of 2011. At the time of...

Catherine Garrett

Catherine Garrett

Oct 31, 2016

Catherine E. Garrett Loving Mother, Grandmother and compassionate nurse Naugatuck, CT Mrs. Catherine Ellen (Duffy) Garrett, age 78, of Naugatuck, the wife of the late Dorsey “Pa” Garrett, Jr., passed away peacefully on Monday, October 31, 2016 after a brief illness. Catherine was born on July 10, 1938 in Naugatuck, the daughter of the late Edward and Florence Duffy. She...

Christopher Walter 'Chris' Hardisty

Christopher Walter 'Chris' Hardisty

Oct 31, 2016

Christopher Walter Hardisty, age 52, of Cheshire passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 31, 2016 at Hartford Hospital. He was the beloved son of Walter and Eleanor (Baehr) Hardisty of Cheshire and was born on February 19, 1964 in New Haven. Chris loved to fish and was an exceptional fisherman. He was a fan of all sports and played baseball...

Gary Richardson

Gary Richardson

Oct 31, 2016

NAUGATUCK - Gary Alan Richardson, 76, son of Oscar E and Lydia A Richardson, native of Naugatuck and resident of Tiburon, CA died early Monday, October 31 at The Hearth of Southbury after a lengthy illness. Mr. Richardson is survived by his brother, Robert H Richardson and his wife Edith of Watertown, his niece Nancy Richardson and fiancé Timothy (Mac)...

Douglas Engle

Douglas Engle

Oct 30, 2016

NAUGATUCK – Douglas Henry Engle, 62, of Naugatuck, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2016 at Grove Manor in Waterbury. Doug was born on October 1, 1954 at St. Mary’s Hospital, the son of Barbara (Thurston) Engle of Naugatuck and the late Henry Engle. He was the best friend and former husband of Shawn Flanigan. Doug graduated from Naugatuck High...

John J. DeAngelis

John J. DeAngelis

Oct 30, 2016

MIDDLEBURY- Mr. John Joseph DeAngelis, of Middlebury, passed away Sunday Oct. 30, 2016 at his home. Mr. DeAngelis was born in Waterbury, a son of the late Julia N. DeAngelis.He attended Cromwell High School and Woodrow Wilson High School in Middletown, where he excelled in football. He enjoyed swimming and fishing especially the times spent with his nephew Daniel N....

Audrey E. Finkenstadt

Audrey E. Finkenstadt

Oct 29, 2016

Audrey E. Finkenstadt, age 83, of Wallingford and formerly of Cheshire entered into rest on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at the Quinnipiac Valley Center in Wallingford. Audrey was born on April 3, 1933 in Jackson Heights, NY daughter of the late William and Tomi (Hovsepian) Finkenstadt. Audrey earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business from Hofstra University. She was a pioneer...

Walter A. DeAndrade

Walter A. DeAndrade

Oct 29, 2016

CHESHIRE – Attorney Walter A. DeAndrade, 92 surrounded by his loving family, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on October 29, 2016 at Masonicare Hospice in Wallingford, Connecticut. He was the beloved husband of Charlotte (Satchell) DeAndrade for 40 years. Mr. DeAndrade was born September 24, 1924 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the son of the late Anthony and Sadie...

Estelle Fotos

Estelle Fotos

Oct 28, 2016

WATERBURY - Estelle Fotos passed away peacefully, Saturday October 28, 2016 at Apple Rehab in Watertown. She was the daughter of the late Spikos and Helen (Hanzakos) Fotos. She is survived by several cousins. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her brother Paul Fotos. Estelle was born on July 25, 1918 in Waterbury and was a member...

Angelina Ciarello

Angelina Ciarello

Oct 27, 2016

Naugatuck, CT Angelina “Angie” Ciarello, 95, the widow of Anthony S. Ciarello, died peacefully on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Angie was born on February 10, 1921 in Philadelphia, PA a daughter of the late John and Grace (Guaragna) Rago and had lived in Queens, NY before moving to Naugatuck over 47...

Maryann Allen

Maryann Allen

Oct 25, 2016

CHESHIRE - Maryann Allen, 77, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Russell E. Allen Sr. Mrs. Allen was born May 12, 1939 in Derby, Ct., a daughter of the late Andrew and Isabel (Lique) Callini. She dedicated her life to her husband and family as...

Armand E. Wolff

Armand E. Wolff

Oct 23, 2016

MONROE- Armand E. Wolff, 80, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016 at his residence with his loving wife Sandra Wolff, to whom he was married for almost 52 years, by his side. Mr. Wolff was born January 21, 1936 in Waterbury son of the late Armand T. and Anna (Platen) Wolff. Armand was a Major in the United States Air...

Eleanor Boemmels

Eleanor Boemmels

Oct 21, 2016

CHESHIRE - Eleanor Boemmels, 91, passed away Friday, October 21, 2016 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. She was the wife of the late Charles Boemmels. Mrs. Boemmels was born April 8, 1925 in Scranton, Pa., a daughter of the late John and Mary (Kupinski) Szymanosky. She was a long time Cheshire resident where she was a communicant of St. Thomas Beckett...

Dorothy Adele Hazard

Dorothy Adele Hazard

Oct 18, 2016

CHESHIRE- Dorothy Adele (Disbrow) Hazard, widow of F. Archer Hazard, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at the Masonic Home in Wallingford. She was born on August 9, 1922 in New Haven, daughter of the late Sarah and William Disbrow of Cheshire. She was a graduate of Hamden High School, Class of 1939, and Stone’s Business College. She worked...

Richard D. Coe

Richard D. Coe

Oct 17, 2016

WATERTOWN- Mr. Richard Danforth Coe, 80, of Watertown, formerly of Middlebury and retired President of the Naugatuck Savings Bank, passed away on Monday evening Oct.17, 2016 at his home. He was the husband of the late Margaret (Hanna) Coe who passed away in 2014. Mr. Coe was born in Waterbury, Sept. 11, 1936, a son of the late Herbert B....

Sondra Kohler

Sondra Kohler

Oct 14, 2016

WILTON- Sondra Kohler, 87, passed away with her caring daughter at her side, on Friday October 14, 2016 at Wilton Meadows Healthcare Center in Wilton, CT. She was the loving and devoted wife of Cornelius “Connie” Kohler whom she was married to for fifty seven years. Mrs. Kohler was born on December 26, 1928 in Bridgeport, CT and was the...

Louis Richard Gurske

Louis Richard Gurske

Oct 12, 2016

THOMASTON- Louis R. Gurske,51, passed away on October 12, 2016. Louis was born in Kearny, NJ  on March 15, 1965. He graduated Cheshire High School in 1983. He worked as a Technician for Yale University for over 30 years. He was a devoted family member and friend who enjoyed numerous activities and hobbies including  metal detecting and genealogy research, etc. Louis is survived by his twin brother,...

Patrick O'Neil

Patrick O'Neil

Oct 11, 2016

Naugatuck, CT Patrick O’Neil, 66, of Naugatuck died suddenly on October 11, 2016 at his home. Patrick was born on December 18, 1949 in Waterbury and proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Services with Military Honors will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 1:00pm at the CT State Veterans Cemetery, 317 Bow...

Charles V. Spear Sr.

Charles V. Spear Sr.

Oct 11, 2016

WATERBURY - Charles V. Spear, Sr., 84, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was the husband of Betty A. (LeClere) Spear. Mr. Spear was born January 14, 1932 in Willsboro, NY, the son of the late Charles V. and Mable Spear. He was raised and educated in Willboro, NY before moving to CT. He was...