Obituaries
Edward Thomas McMahon
Dec 11, 2024
Edward Thomas McMahon, 81, of Cheshire, CT, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Ed was born in New Haven on November 6, 1943 to Edward P. and Irene (Stoll) McMahon.
Ed grew up in New Haven, graduating from Notre Dame High School in 1962. After receiving a B.S. Degree in Accounting from Quinnipiac University, he served in the US...
Dr. William Hillis
Dec 8, 2024
William Hillis, M.D., age 95, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024 at his home in Wallingford. He was the husband of Barbara (Flynt) Hillis.
Dr. Hillis was born February 24, 1929 in Greenwich, CT, son of the late William A. and Marie (Weimar) Hillis. Dr. Hillis proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a medical officer aboard the...
Kenneth Grey
Dec 6, 2024
Cheshire – Kenneth Grey, 61, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 6, 2024, with his loving wife, Krista (Moffo) Grey, by his side after a brief battle with cancer.
Ken was born on July 4, 1963, in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Cynthia (Marpet) Grey and the late Donald Grey. He was raised in Milford and Guilford, CT.
In addition...
Dr. Geoffrey M. Drawbridge Sr.
Dec 3, 2024
Naugatuck - Dr. Geoffrey Michael Drawbridge Sr. 86, of Naugatuck, CT, passed away on December 3, 2024, after a short illness.
Born January 18, 1938, in Holden, MA to Alfred Drawbridge and Lois Porter. Survived by his wife, Janet, of 64 years, and children Mark Drawbridge, Clifford Drawbridge, and Jessica Hennessey. Preceded in death by son Geoffrey Michael Drawbridge Jr.
Geoff graduated...
Anne Marie Mancini
Dec 3, 2024
Anne Marie Mancini “Loving mother” NAUGATUCK, CT Anne Marie (Petrucelli) Mancini, 92, widow of Frank “Sonny” Mancini, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Complete Care at Glendale. Anne Marie was a Naugatuck native and lifelong resident. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Maryann (Edward) Cacace, Lori (Dennis) Clark, Kathleen (Peter) (McPadden)...
Antonio Augusto Da Fonseca Coelho
Dec 1, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Antonio Augusto Da Fonseca Coelho, who left us peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Born February 6, 1941, in Valega, Ovar, Portugal, the cherished son of Albertino Coelho and Maria Espirito Santo Fonseca Guerra. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Manuel Maria Coelho, and...
Anthony Joseph Zurowski Jr.
Nov 30, 2024
Cheshire – SP4 - Anthony Joseph Zurowski Jr., 72, formerly of Cheshire, passed away at Bristol Hospital on Saturday, November 30, 2024.
Mr. Zurowski Jr. was born May 5, 1952, in New Haven, the son of the late Anthony and Bernice (Suwinski) Zurowski. He lived most of his life in Cheshire CT as well as Colorado Springs and Texas. He attended...
Markham S. Ocoma
Nov 29, 2024
CHESHIRE – Markham (Mark) S. Ocoma, 78, passed away Friday, November 29, 2024, at Chatham Place at Mary Wade in New Haven.
Mark was born October 28, 1946, in Manaoag, Philippines, son of the late Maximino and Corazon (Salinas) Ocoma. He was a retired supervisor for the United States Postal Service and also served during the Vietnam War as a Sargent...
Joseph Thomas Gormley, Jr.
Nov 29, 2024
Joseph T. Gormley, Jr., of Cheshire, CT passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024. He was born on August 24, 1932 in Norwalk, CT to Joseph T. and Eudora Gormley. He attended St. Thomas Parochial School in Fairfield, Fairfield College Preparatory School on a scholarship, followed by undergraduate and law school at Notre Dame University in Indiana.
In 1955, Joe married...
Jessie D. Stoyak
Nov 28, 2024
Cheshire - Jessie Doris Stoyak, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at Civita Healthcare in Cheshire. She was the wife of the late Peter Stoyak.
Mrs. Stoyak was born July 30, 1931, in East Haven, the daughter of the late Ralph and Jessie (Sisson) Hewett. After marrying her husband Peter, she moved to Branford where she was employed...
Rita G. Hughes
Nov 25, 2024
Cheshire - Rita G. Hughes, 97, beloved wife, daughter and sister, mother of six, grandmother of five, and aunt of seven, treasured friend to many, dedicated teacher, and spellbinding storyteller, died on Monday, November 25, at her home.
When time neared to call Rita back home, the good Lord on a dare offered the devil a half-hour's notice, but Old Scratch...
Judith E. Bernasconi
Nov 25, 2024
Cheshire - Judith E. Bernasconi, 80, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024, at her home. She was the loving wife of Louis Bernasconi and the loving mother to Stacey Bernasconi.
She is also survived by 2 sisters in law, a brother-in-law, many dearly loved cousins, nieces and nephews, and cherished friends.
Judith was born January 24, 1944, in Derby, CT, and...
Rosemary Cuddy
Nov 25, 2024
Naugatuck, CT RoseMary Cuddy, 94, the widow of John S. Cuddy, died peacefully November 25, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. RoseMary was born October 7, 1930 in Waterbury, CT daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Campi. RoseMary was a graduate of Wilby High School in Waterbury and for over 30 years she worked as a...
Ernesto N. Paulate
Nov 22, 2024
Ernesto N. Paulate, age 80, of Cheshire, passed away Friday November 22, 2024 at JFK Medical Center in Edison, NJ. He was the devoted husband of the late Virginia (Orillaza) Paulate, and loving father and ‘Lolo’. Ernesto was born on November 10, 1944 in Jolo, Sulu, Philippines, eldest son of the late Martin and Cloe (Niguidula) Paulate.
Ernesto was a civil...
David F. Hall
Nov 22, 2024
David F. Hall, age 78, of Cheshire, CT, entered into rest on November 22, 2024 at Complete Care in Meriden. David was born on October 18, 1946 in Meriden, son of the late Stuart H. and Ann (Ferguson) Hall.
David graduated from Cheshire High School, Class of 1964, earned his bachelor’s degree at Quinnipiac University in 1970 and earned his master’s...
Diane Lewis
Nov 22, 2024
Naugatuck, CT Diane Eleanor Lewis, 84, of Naugatuck passed away peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2024 at Waterbury Hospital. Diane spent the majority of her life residing in Naugatuck. Born July 2, 1940 in Stepney, Connecticut, Diane was the daughter of the late Robert and Eleanor (Tingley) Lewis. Diane spent many years as a caring and dedicated employee at Southbury...
Loretta Roland
Nov 21, 2024
Naugatuck, CT Loretta Roland passed away peacefully on November 21, 2024, in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 70 years, Charles Roland, a lifelong resident of Naugatuck, Connecticut. Born on July 1, 1927, in Massena, NY, Loretta was the daughter of the late John and Celina (Gigoux) Robert. She was raised in Valleyfield, Canada,...
Barbara A. Gorman
Nov 19, 2024
CHESHIRE- Barbara A. Gorman, 91, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at The Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain. She was the wife of John W. Gorman, Jr.
Mrs. Gorman was born November 6, 1933, in Derby, daughter of the late Philip J. and Mary E. (Walsh) Comerford. She was a 1951 graduate (and head cheerleader) of Derby High School...
Gary Charles Dayton
Nov 18, 2024
Mr. Gary Charles Dayton, 82, of Cheshire, CT, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024 at MidState Medical Center in Meriden, CT.
Gary was born on August 22, 1942 in Winsted, CT, the son of the late Charles W. and Pauline I. Dayton. He was a graduate of the Gilbert School in Winsted, as well as of Central Connecticut State College,...
James Mckee
Nov 18, 2024
James A. McKee Educator, Coach, All American Naugatuck, CT James A. McKee beloved swim coach, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024, after a short illness. Jim was born in Waterbury on December 17, 1947, the son of the late John and Helen (Kowgan) McKee. He is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Suzanne (Leone), son Mark (Jamie),...
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