Obituaries

Benjamin J. Nazzaro

Benjamin J. Nazzaro

Sep 17, 2016

Cheshire – Benjamin J. Nazzaro, 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Mid-State Medical Center. Mr. Nazzaro was born March 15, 1948, in New Haven, a son of the late Benjamin and Alice (Vecchio) Nazzaro. Before his retirement, he was the owner of Timberline Office Supply for over 30 years in Cheshire, where he was known to...

Marjorie Byam

Marjorie Byam

Sep 15, 2016

Lebanon, NH--Marjorie Gould Byam, 97, formerly of Wolcott, CT, and recently of Lebanon, NH died on September 15, 2016 at Lebanon Center Genesis. She was born April 9, 1919 in Waterbury, CT, daughter of Willard Gould and Elizabeth Clarke Gould. She received training at Waterbury School of Nursing and worked at Roncalli-Woodland Nursing home. Marjorie enjoyed oil painting and quilting,...

Eileen L. Pineau

Eileen L. Pineau

Sep 15, 2016

CLERMONT, FL - Eileen L. Pineau, 74, formerly of Oxford, entered into eternal rest on September 15, 2016. She was the wife of Robert Pineau. Originally from Connecticut, Eileen worked for the Department of Defense as a Quality Production Manager on the Black Hawk line at Sikorsky Aircraft. She was an avid reader and while still working Eileen also volunteered...

Basil A. 'Arthur' Hostage Jr.

Basil A. 'Arthur' Hostage Jr.

Sep 15, 2016

CHESHIRE - Arthur Hostage, 91, passed away peacefully in his sleep Thursday, September 15, 2016 at home in Cheshire. He was the husband of Joy (Waldau) Hostage. Basil Arthur Hostage was born in Brooklyn, New York on January 16, 1925, the son of Basil Arthur Hostage, Sr. and Grace Doris (Sengstacke) Hostage. He grew up with his family in Garden...

Ana Vagueiro

Ana Vagueiro

Sep 15, 2016

Naugatuck, CT Ana Lucinda Lebreiro Vagueiro, 95, died peacefully in the loving comfort of family members on Thursday, September 15, 2016 following a progressive illness. Ana was born in Tras-os-Montes, Acoreira, Portugal. She was the daughter of the late Lucinda Amelia Diaz and Luis Manuel Lebreiro. She leaves to cherish her memory, daughters, Filomena Vagueiro, Lucia “Lucy” Smegielski and her...

Josephine Collins

Josephine Collins

Sep 14, 2016

JOSEPHINE C. COLLINS “Beloved by all” Prospect, CT Josephine C. Collins, 101, the devoted wife of the late Peter A. Collins, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Glendale Center in Naugatuck. She was supported during her last days by the caring staff at Glendale, Season’s Hospice & Palliative Care, and her family. Josephine was born on September...

Nancy R. Anderson

Nancy R. Anderson

Sep 11, 2016

Nancy (Rice) Anderson, age 94, of Waterbury quietly slipped away on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at Waterbury Hospital. Nancy was born on October 26, 1921 in Watertown, daughter of the late William E. and Alzora (Atwood) Rice. She was the devoted wife of the late John Ragnar Anderson Jr. whom she married in 1972 and shared twenty-three loving years until...

Margery Leonard

Margery Leonard

Sep 10, 2016

Margery Brennan Leonard Writer, Outer Critics Circle Member SOUTHBURY – Mrs. Margery B. Leonard, 94, of Southbury, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 10, 2016. She was the loving wife of the late Richard G. Leonard and had previously resided in Naugatuck and Beacon Falls. Margery was born in Waterbury on June 28, l922, the daughter of the late William...

Katherine A. 'Kathy' Laudati

Katherine A. 'Kathy' Laudati

Sep 9, 2016

CHESHIRE- Kathy Laudati, 73, passed away Friday September 9, 2016 at Hartford Hospital. She was the loving wife of Edmund “Butch” Laudati. She was predeceased by her daughter Dana Mary Laudati in 2014. Mrs. Laudati was born October 13, 1942 daughter of the late John and Ingrid (Noren) Cronan. Kathy loved spending time with her family and friends, especially during...

Dorothy Cappella

Dorothy Cappella

Sep 8, 2016

Prospect, CT Dorothy Clark Cappella, 87, the widow of Paul Donald Cappella, her partner in more than 60 years of happy marriage, died peacefully on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Dorothy was born on October 2, 1928 in Waterbury, a daughter of the late William J. and Helen (Brewster) Clark and had lived in Prospect for the...

Fay S. Brown

Fay S. Brown

Sep 7, 2016

SOUTHBURY- Fay S. Brown, 93, formerly of the Bryam section of Greenwich, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at River Glen Health Care Center in Southbury. She was the wife of the late Frederick McChesney and the late Russel Brown. Mrs. Brown was born June 7, 1923 in New Suffolk, NY, the daughter of the late Charles and Thelma (Squires)...

Erick Rodriguez

Erick Rodriguez

Sep 5, 2016

Naugatuck, CT Erick H. Rodriguez, 32, died unexpectedly on Monday, September 5, 2016 at his home. Erick was born on October 9, 1983 in Bronx, NY a son of Julia M. Andino and the late Hector Rodriguez. Erick did marketing and sales work for Power Home Remodeling Group. In addition to his mother of Brooklyn, NY, Erick is survived by...

Judith Knott

Judith Knott

Sep 4, 2016

CHESHIRE - Her friends knew her as Judy. And Judy returned home on Sunday, September 4, 2016, surrounded by her family, at her house in Cheshire. Judy is survived by her family: Her husband, John of 52 years, and their three children—Douglas and his wife Michelle, Katherine, and Andrew and his wife Meghan—and eleven grandchildren: Stephen, Clara, Michael, Eric, Ethan,...

Marilyn Ross

Marilyn Ross

Sep 4, 2016

NAUGATUCK - Marilyn Ross, age 83, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love ones on Sunday, September 4, 2016 at the Glendale Center of Naugatuck. Marilyn was born July 2, 1933 in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Jean Leon and Jeannette (Donnelly) Rousseau. Being raised in the Danbury area, she moved to Naugatuck over 8 years ago. She enjoyed gardening,...

Karl W. Garms

Karl W. Garms

Sep 4, 2016

CHESHIRE - Karl W. Garms, 96, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2016 at home in Cheshire. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth “Betty” (Bloom) Garms. Mr. Garms was born February 25, 1920 in Oakville, the son of the late William and Henny (Topken) Garms. He was a WWII Veteran serving his country in the U.S. Navy during Pearl...

Thomas P. Hackett

Thomas P. Hackett

Sep 1, 2016

It is with great sadness that we announce Thomas Patrick Hackett, of Cheshire CT, passed away peacefully Thursday morning on September 1, 2016. He was surrounded by his loving family during his final days. He was the husband of Mary Elizabeth Andresen Hackett, who passed Oct. 17, 2015. He is survived by his beloved brother, Clifford Paul Hackett. Born on...

Thomas Skowronski

Thomas Skowronski

Sep 1, 2016

CHESHIRE- Thomas E. Skowronski, 74, passed away Thursday September 1, 2016 at Waterbury Hospital. He was the loving husband of Carol (Nohelty) Skowronski for 47 years. Tom was born on March 11, 1942 in Derby and was the son of the late Raymond and Anna (Novinsky) Skowronski. Tom was a graduate of St. Michael’s Grammar School, Fairfield Prep, and Fairfield...

James C. McMahon Sr.

James C. McMahon Sr.

Aug 31, 2016

LEESBERG, FL - James C. McMahon, Sr., of Leesburg, FL, formerly of Naugatuck, passed away August 31, 2016. He was the husband of Joan (Hotchkiss) McMahon. Mr. McMahon was born in New Haven, the son of the late James J. and Grace (Varneau) McMahon. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force in the Korean War. He retired from...

Mary Bridget Flaherty

Mary Bridget Flaherty

Aug 31, 2016

Mary Bridget Flaherty, age 90, lifelong resident of Waterbury entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Meridian Manor. She was born on January 3, 1926 in Waterbury, daughter of the late James and Margaret (Sullivan) Flaherty. Mary was a proud graduate of St. Mary’s School and Waterbury Catholic High School, after high school she attended New Britain...

Jane Stankus

Jane Stankus

Aug 29, 2016

Naugatuck, CT Jane Stankus, 62, died peacefully on Monday, August 29, 2016 at her home. Jane was born on May 7, 1954 in Waterbury, CT a daughter of the late Thomas P. Stankus and Ruth (Eiduks-Stankus) Yourk. A Waterbury native, Jane lived for many years in Naugatuck and worked as a special education paraprofessional for the City of Waterbury for...