Obituaries

Maria Antonia 'Nonna' Ruscitti

Maria Antonia 'Nonna' Ruscitti

Jul 17, 2016

CHESHIRE- Maria Antonia Ruscitti, 90, passed away Sunday July 17, 2016 at her residence. She was predeceased by her husband Nicola Antonio Ruscitti. Mrs. Ruscitti was born May 3, 1926 in Alivgnano, Italy, daughter of the late Giovanni and Mariaangela (Ianniello) Caracciolo. Maria had a passion for gardening, cooking, and loved to read. Above all she loved spending time with...

Mary Jane DeAngelis

Mary Jane DeAngelis

Jul 16, 2016

WEST HAVEN- MaryJane DeAngelis, 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday July 16, 2016. She was born February 10, 1940 daughter of the late Thomas and Lillian (Walker) Barry. Ms. DeAngelis was employed as a Sales Associate in the Retail Industry for many years prior to her retirement. Above all she will always be known for the love she showed her...

Dorothy G. Toolan

Dorothy G. Toolan

Jul 15, 2016

Dorothy G. Toolan, age 86 of Cheshire, formerly of Norwich, entered into rest on Friday, July 15, 2016 at Avery Heights in Hartford. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas and her son, Michael. She is the beloved mother of Diane Toolan of Cheshire with whom she lived; James Toolan and his wife, Susan of Jewett City and David Toolan...

Raymond Wood Russell

Raymond Wood Russell

Jul 15, 2016

CHESHRE: Raymond W. Russell, 58, died peacefully at his home on July 15, 2016. Mr. Russell was born on Aug. 23, 1957 son of the late Robert Blake, Jr. and Lois Wood Russell whose parents both resided in Cheshire. Ray’s first home was in Columbia, CT near the lake. The family moved to Somers for his school years and made...

Thomas R. Bailey

Thomas R. Bailey

Jul 13, 2016

CHESHIRE - Thomas Bailey, 59, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Stamford Hospital. Thom was born June 9, 1957 in Waterbury, the son of the late Robert and Martha (Bowman) Bailey. He was the Co-owner of Aunt Chilada’s Restaurant in Hamden and the former Callahan's Restaurant in Cheshire. He loved the game of golf, the beach, traveling, and hiking....

Lucia W. Yu

Lucia W. Yu

Jul 13, 2016

CHESHIRE - Lucia W. Yu, 80, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Mid-State Medical Center. Lucia was born January 2, 1936 in China. She came to the U.S. in the 1950's and attended Marycrest College in Iowa. She lived in New York City where she worked for Pan Am and Chase Manhattan Bank as a System Specialist. After retirement,...

Kermit Bouley

Kermit Bouley

Jul 12, 2016

Prospect, CT Kermit H. Bouley, 89, formerly of Prospect, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2016, at Hartford Hospital, with his family by his side. Kermit was born the son of Henry and Yvonne (Daigle) Bouley on November 4, 1926, in Eagle Lake, Maine. After graduating from high school in Waterbury, Kermit joined the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean...

Helen J. Williams

Helen J. Williams

Jul 11, 2016

Cheshire – Helen J. Williams passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital on July 11, 2016. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. Helen had a great joy of life, a terrific sense of humor, and a passion for bridge. Her love for her family will be forever felt. She is survived by her heartbroken...

Kerry A. Ebersole

Kerry A. Ebersole

Jul 10, 2016

Kerry A. Ebersole, age 59, of Southington entered into rest on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at MidState Medical Center in Meriden after a brief illness. She was born on January 2, 1957 in Cranston, RI, daughter of Harold Pierce and the late Mary (Ratcliffe) Pierce. Kerry grew up across the country while her father served in the US Navy, spending...

Fred J. Scimone

Fred J. Scimone

Jul 9, 2016

Fred J. Scimone, age 87, of Cheshire and formerly of Bristol and Hamden, entered into rest on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden. He was the devoted husband of Marian (Zarkos) Scimone for over 22 years. Fred was born on November 17, 1928 in New Haven, son of the late John and Dominica (Zito) Scimone. Fred...

Richard Roland

Richard Roland

Jul 6, 2016

Richard A. Roland MSGT U.S.Army Retired NAUGATUCK Richard A. Roland, 86, of 178 Morris Street, the husband for over 58 years of Erika H. Roland, died Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in West Haven. Mr. Roland was born on May 30, 1930, in Waterbury, a son of the late Joseph and Catherine (Sohl) Roland. His...

Elizabeth Anne 'Betsy' Foxx

Elizabeth Anne 'Betsy' Foxx

Jul 5, 2016

Elizabeth Anne “Betsy” (Simmons) (Gaw) Foxx, age 81, entered into rest on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Brookdale in Woodbridge. She was the devoted wife of the late Phillip Foxx. Betsy was born on July 20, 1934 in New Haven, daughter of the late Leo W. and Elizabeth A. (Hutchinson) Simmons. Betsy grew up in Hamden and graduated from Hamden...

Lois Kozloski

Lois Kozloski

Jul 3, 2016

WATERBURY Lois Ann Kozloski, 84, the widow of Joseph Paul Kozloski and a former Waterbury resident, died peacefully on Sunday, July 3, 2016 in Raleigh, NC. Lois was born on July 9, 1931 in Browntown, PA a daughter of the late Edward and Margaret (McDonnell) Gavin and was a Waterbury resident for most of her life, having lived the past...

Kathleen M. Hipona

Kathleen M. Hipona

Jul 2, 2016

Orange – Kathleen M. Hipona, 55, passed away on July 2, 2016, at her home in Orange. She was the wife of Dr. Rene Hipona. Mrs. Hipona was born on April 23, 1961, in New Haven, the daughter of Gerald Corcoran and the late Adoria (Drouin) Corcoran. A graduate of Quinnipiac University with a degree in nursing, Kathleen devoted herself...

Waldo William 'Robby' Robison

Waldo William 'Robby' Robison

Jul 2, 2016

MIDDLEBURY- Mr. Waldo W. “Robby” Robison, 86, of Middlebury, passed away Saturday morning July 2, 2016 at his home. He was the husband of Jean (Raeburn) Robison. Mr. Robison was born in Richmond, VA, Feb. 26, 1930 a son of the late Waldo G. and Edith (Benson) (Robison) Norton and step-son of the late Burton V. Norton and was educated...

John M. Luchene

John M. Luchene

Jun 30, 2016

Cheshire - John M. Luchene, Sr. went to meet his savior, Jesus Christ, on June 30, 2016. He was the husband of the late Martha Evelyn “Eve” (Pekrul) Luchene. Mr. Luchene was born October 16, 1919, in Waterbury, a son of the late Michael and Mary (Sholeshko) Esuchene. A retired machinist from American Chain and Cable Co. in Naugatuck, Mr....

Anthony Pompano

Anthony Pompano

Jun 26, 2016

Naugatuck, CT - Anthony J. Pompano, 89, husband of Lois (Everett) Pompano, died peacefully on Sunday, June 26, 2016, at Beacon Brook Health Center with his loving family by his side. Anthony was born on December 28, 1926, in East Haven, CT. He was the son of the late Angelo and Mary (Celentano) Pompano, a Borough resident for most of...

Patricia Tata

Patricia Tata

Jun 25, 2016

Waterbury, CT Patricia Tata, 68, died peacefully on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Abbott Terrace Health Center. Patricia was born on July 24, 1947 in Winsted, CT a daughter of the late Eugene and Edna (Pomeroy) Tata. She was raised in Waterbury, having graduated from Wilby High School, Class of 1965 and had lived in Naugatuck for the past 20...

Leo Mazzabufi

Leo Mazzabufi

Jun 25, 2016

Naugatuck, CT Leo P. Mazzabufi, 83, the husband of Donna Mazzabufi, died peacefully Saturday, June 25, 2016 at his home. Leo was born on January 7, 1933 in Bridgeport, CT a son of the late Stanley and Helen (Schlatfer) Mazzabufi. He lived in Naugatuck for the past 30 years having lived most of his life in Bridgeport. He was a...

Albert A. Hozubin

Albert A. Hozubin

Jun 20, 2016

Cheshire – Albert A. Hozubin, 91, passed away Monday, June 20, 2016 at his home in Cheshire. He was the husband of the late Gertrude (Cullen) Hozubin. Albert was born March 1, 1925, in Waterbury, a son of the late Louis and Josephine (Armonot) Hozubin. He was a retired salesman for a local aluminum company. Albert was a former marine...