Obituaries

Barbara Gaffney

Barbara Gaffney

Jun 17, 2016

Waterbury, CT Barbara Gaffney, 85, the widow of Francis Peter Gaffney, died peacefully on Friday, June 17, 2016 at Abbott Terrace Health Center. Barbara was born on May 9, 1931 in Providence, RI the daughter of the late Alphonse and Ruth (Green) Lizotte and had been a Naugatuck resident for most of her life. Barbara was a loving and devoted...

Walter Eibensteiner

Walter Eibensteiner

Jun 17, 2016

WELLFLEET -- Walter Eibensteiner, 98, passed away on June 17, 2016, at the Seashore Point Wellness and Rehabilitation Center in Provincetown, MA. He was the son of the late Alois and Emilie (Strapetz) Eibensteiner, and the husband of Helen (Mis) Eibensteiner; he was predeceased by his first wife, Norma (Cederholm) Eibensteiner. Walter was a proud member of Shepherd Salem Lodge...

Robert Corchard

Robert Corchard

Jun 16, 2016

Waterbury, CT Robert L. Corchard, 90, husband of the late Lillian Corchard, died peacefully on June 16, 2016 at Beacon Brook Health Care Center. Robert was born on Sept. 21, 1925 in Chicago, IL and had been a Waterbury resident for most of his life. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service, having worked for many years at the main...

Shirley Irene (Mills) (Michaels) Salinardi

Shirley Irene (Mills) (Michaels) Salinardi

Jun 15, 2016

Shirley Irene (Mills) (Michaels) Salinardi, age 82, passed away on June 15, 2016 at Redington-Fairview General Hospital in Skowhegan, ME. Shirley was the devoted wife of the late Pasquale Anthony “Patsy” Salinardi. She was born April 6, 1934 in Scarborough, ME, daughter of the late Paul and Beatrice (Laid) Mills. She attended Scarborough area schools. She was employed as a...

Ronald P. Regnery

Ronald P. Regnery

Jun 15, 2016

Cheshire – Ronald P. Regnery, 69, passed away Monday, June 15, 2016 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Valerie (Franz) Regnery. Ronald was born July 14, 1946 in Bridgeport, the son of the late Robert and Teresa (Janulis) Regnery. He was a retired, long-time employee of Sears and was a communicant of St....

Robert 'Bob' Behlman

Robert 'Bob' Behlman

Jun 13, 2016

NAUGATUCK – Robert (Bob) Harris Behlman Sr., 86 passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on June 13, 2016. He was the beloved husband of the late Linnea Edith (Ostrom) Behlman. Mr. Behlman was born April 1, 1930 in Naugatuck, the son of the late Franklin Sr. and Anna (Quinn) Behlman. Mr. Behlman is survived by his son Robert "Bud"...

Gail R. Ignatowski

Gail R. Ignatowski

Jun 12, 2016

Cheshire – Gail R. Ignatowski, 75, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Hartford Hospital, after a long illness. Gail was born February 2, 1941 in Springfield, Mass., the daughter of the late Kenneth and Gladys (Tidd) Rowan. She was a retired customer service representative for Interim Healthcare of North Haven. Gail was a long time member of The Order...

Janet Harris

Janet Harris

Jun 12, 2016

Janet S. Harris, most recently of Wallingford, CT, died June 12, 2016 at Masonicare Health Center in that town. Born Janet Elizabeth Schoepflin on July 27, 1924, in Hartford, CT, she had previously lived in Bethesda, MD and Madison, VA. Janet graduated from the former Hartford College for Women in 1945 and Mount Holyoke College in 1947, earning her law...

Anne Pitts

Anne Pitts

Jun 11, 2016

STAMFORD, CT - Anne Jennesse Pitts 60, passed away Saturday June 11, 2016. Anne was born November 11, 1955 in Waltham, MA, the daughter of Robert and Phyllis (Roberts) Pursley. She graduated from Madison High School in Vienna, VA in 1973 and furthered her education at Radford University obtaining her degree in English with a minor in secondary education. She...

Frederick H. Perillo

Frederick H. Perillo

Jun 11, 2016

MERIDEN - Frederick Perillo, 92, formerly of Naugatuck, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Silver Springs Care Center in Meriden. He was the husband of Doris (Mead) who passed away in 2004. Mr. Perillo was born January 7, 1924 in Greenwich, the son of the late Anthony and Josephine (Grandonio) Perillo. He served in the Air Force during World...

Barbara Hyner

Barbara Hyner

Jun 11, 2016

SOUTHBURY- Barbara Hyner, 96, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 11, 2016 at her residence. She was predeceased by her husband Jacob “Jack” Hyner who passed away in 2012 after 68 years of marriage. Mrs. Hyner was born June 21, 1919 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Samuel and Minnie Rosenzweig. She graduated from Crosby High School in 1936, and from...

Michael Recchia

Michael Recchia

Jun 10, 2016

WATERBURY- Michael Recchia, 48, passed away unexpectedly, Friday June 10, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Recchia was born May 5, 1968 in Waterbury son of Vincent and Diane (Geloso) Recchia. Michael was a graduate of Naugatuck High School, Class of 1986, and will always be known for his passion of watching sports. Above all he loved being a great father...

Gladys Cole

Gladys Cole

Jun 7, 2016

WATERBURY- Mrs. Gladys Cole, 97, died peacefully on June 7, 2016 at VITAS Healthcare at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Thomaston on Feb. 26, 1919 to the late James and Martha (Bell) Benson, she was a lifelong member of United Methodist Church of Waterbury and the Wesleyan Fellowship. Gladys took great pride in caring for...

Carl Trombley

Carl Trombley

Jun 7, 2016

Carl L. Trombley, 79, of Middlebury, CT died on June 7th, 2016 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in North Adams, MA on March 31, 1937, he was the son of Rolland and Mary (LaBombard) Trombley. His family moved to Williamstown, MA, living many years on Simonds Road. He graduated from Williamstown High School in 1955 where...

Nancy F. Wege

Nancy F. Wege

Jun 6, 2016

NAUGATUCK - Nancy F. Wege, 93, passed away Monday, June 6, 2016 at the Pines at Bristol Center for Nursing. She was the wife of the late Henry E. Wege. Mrs. Wege was born April 16, 1923 in New York, NY, the daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Corso) Patafio. She was a manager for several years in the...

Laura Pereira

Laura Pereira

Jun 6, 2016

Laura dos Santos Ruela Pereira Passion for Her Faith, Family and Friends Naugatuck, CT - Laura dos Santos Ruela Pereira, 93, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016 at Glendale Health Center surrounded by loving family, friends and caregivers. Mrs. Pereira was predeceased by her husband, Casimiro; her son, Delfim and a brother, Ed Ruela. Laura was born on September...

Anne Carmody

Anne Carmody

Jun 5, 2016

Anne N. Carmody Sweet, loving mother, grandmother and great grand mother Naugatuck, CT Anne N. Carmody, 87, the widow of Thomas Carmody, died peacefully on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at Waterbury Hospital with her loving family by her side. Anne was born on March 6, 1929 in Waterbury, CT a daughter of the late John and Madeline (Welton) Nixon and...

Toby Spalter

Toby Spalter

Jun 5, 2016

PROSPECT- Toby Alpert Spalter, 76, passed away unexpectedly Sunday June 5, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital, in Waterbury, Connecticut. She was the loving wife of William Joel Spalter. They were married for fifty five years. Toby was born September 24, 1939 in New Haven, CT. She was one of 3 daughters and one son born to the late Leonard and...

Lillian Gargonia

Lillian Gargonia

Jun 4, 2016

Naugatuck, CT Lillian Gargonia, 96, died peacefully on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at the Cheshire Regional Rehab Center. Lillian was born on July 22, 1919 in Naugatuck, a daughter of the late Edward and Ann (Aquavia) Gargonia and had been a lifelong Naugatuck resident. Lillian retired from the footwear division of Uniroyal, Inc. where she had worked for 39 years....

Edwin D. Walston

Edwin D. Walston

Jun 1, 2016

Edwin D. “Ed” Walston, age 70, a lifelong resident of Cheshire, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at his home with his loving wife, Charlan by his side. He was the devoted husband of Charlan (Butikofer) Walston for over 38 years. Ed was born on December 8, 1945 in New Haven, son of the late Edwin C. and...