Obituaries
Martha J. McCarthy
Mar 17, 2016
SOUTHBURY – Martha J. “Jo” (Summers) McCarthy, 84, passed away on March 17, 2016 at Southbury, CT. She was the wife of the late Frederick J. McCarthy who predeceased her in 2012. Mrs. McCarthy was born September 26, 1931 in Denver, CO the daughter of Elsie Willman Summers and Edward Summers. Martha attended Staten Island Community college while raising her...
Rose Coshak
Mar 17, 2016
SOUTHBURY- Rose Coshak, 99, passed away early Thursday morning March 17, 2016 at her residence. She was predeceased by her husband Dr.Morris Coshak whom predeceased her in 1993 after 52 years of marriage. Mrs. Coshak was born August 8, 1916 in Waterbury daughter of the late Abraham and his wife Sarah (Goldman) Matzkin. Rose was a graduate of Simmons College...
Robert Evon Sr
Mar 17, 2016
Naugatuck, CT Robert W. Evon, Sr. died peacefully surrounded by his family on March 17, 2016. Robert was born October 11, 1922 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late Arthur F. Evon and Ella McDougall Evon and had lived his life in Naugatuck, CT with his wife Helen of 65 plus years, until her passing in 2012. He is...
Hollis Schenck
Mar 16, 2016
Oxford, CT Hollis Schenck, 90, the husband of Carol J. (Gilchrist) Schenck, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Beacon Brook Health Care Center in Naugatuck. Hollis was born on June 30, 1925 in Jerusalem, NY a son of the late Charles and Ida Edith (Seuffert) Schenck and had been an Oxford resident for most of his life. Hollis...
Benedita Oliveira
Mar 16, 2016
Naugatuck, CT Benedita Tavares Oliveira, 96, the widow of Joaquim Oliveira, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Glendale Center surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Oliveira was born on June 8, 1919 in Portugal a daughter of the late Manuel Fonseca and Ana Tavares Rebimbas Fonseca. She was a long time Naugatuck resident having emigrated from Portugal...
Grace Texira
Mar 13, 2016
BEACON FALLS - Grace Regina (Regan) Texira, 84, Wife of the late John Joseph Texira, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 13, 2016 at Beacon Brook Health Center with her loving family by her side. Grace was born October 24, 1931 in Bridgeport, CT a daughter of the late Joseph and Grace (Rudine) Regan and had lived in Beacon Falls for...
Lourdes Matos
Mar 12, 2016
Prospect, CT Lourdes Matos, 60, the wife of Elisiario Matos, died peacefully on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Waterbury Hospital. Lourdes was born on November 12, 1955 in Brazil the daughter of the late Antonio and Rosa (Soares) Santos and had lived in Prospect for the past 35 years. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and she was...
Kathleen V. Rehbein
Mar 8, 2016
SOUTHINGTON - Kathleen V. Rehbein, 66, formerly of Cheshire, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at home. She was the wife of the late William P. Rehbein. Mrs. Rehbein was born December 3, 1949 in New Haven, daughter of Evelyn (Botwright) Vernon and the late Frank G. Vernon. She was a long time Cheshire resident before moving to Southington. She...
Edith McLellan
Mar 8, 2016
Edith Beatrice McLellan, 94, passed away Tuesday, March 8, in Stuart, Florida. She was born February 11, 1922 to Alice R Stanley and Walter A Gibbs in Hamden, Connecticut. Formerly from Cheshire, Connecticut, she had been a resident of Stuart for many years. She was married to Richard P. McLellan for 58 years. They had two children, Brenda and Richard...
Latona 'Toni' Raines
Mar 7, 2016
CHESHIRE- Latona “Toni” Raines, 94, of Cheshire passed away March 7, 2016 at Mid-State Medical Center in Meriden. She was the loving wife of Joseph Raines to whom she was married for 70 years. Toni was born Latona Lee Coats October 14, 1921 in Moran, TX, daughter of the late Harris Allen and Isabell (Yeager) Coats. She graduated from Moran...
Elizabeth Yanarella
Mar 7, 2016
Naugatuck, CT Elizabeth B. “Betty” Yanarella, 91, the widow of William D. Yanarella, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016 in the VITAS Innovative Care Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by her family after living a wonderful and full life. Betty was born on April 3, 1924, daughter of the late Carl and Delia (Carey) Brennan. She was a...
Barbara O'Reilly
Mar 6, 2016
Middlebury, CT Mrs. Barbara O’Reilly of Middlebury and formerly of Naugatuck, devoted mother of seven children and beloved grandmother of 19 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren, passed away on March 6, 2016 in the VITAS Innovative Hospice Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. O’Reilly was born in Philadelphia, PA, a daughter of the late Arthur...
Jason Dasilva
Mar 5, 2016
Naugatuck, CT Jason Marques DaSilva, 25, died Saturday, March 5, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Jason was born on March 25, 1990 in Waterbury, CT a son of Jose and Benicia DaSilva and had been a lifelong Naugatuck resident. Jason graduated from Naugatuck High School and he attended Branford Hall. In addition to his parents, Jason is survived by his...
Jane M. Saunders
Mar 4, 2016
NAUGATUCK – Jane M. Saunders, 91, passed away Friday, March 4, 2016 at home. She was the wife of Alden T. “Judge” Saunders. Mrs. Saunders was born September 23, 1924 in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Peter J. and Minnie (Mortensen) Moeckel Sr. A lifelong resident of Naugatuck, Mrs. Saunders was an active member of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church....
Kathleen Commendatore
Mar 3, 2016
Naugatuck, CT Kathleen T. Commendatore, 83, the widow of Angelo A. Commendatore, died peacefully on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Wolcott View Manor. Kathleen was born on June 25, 1932 in New Haven, CT a daughter of the late Patrick and Josephine (Higgins) McNally and had worked in banking for most of her career. Kathleen is survived by her son,...
Virginia Ellen Passaggio
Mar 2, 2016
Virginia Ellen (Dolan) Passaggio, age 91, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at the Yale-New Haven Hospital, St. Raphael’s Campus. She was the devoted wife of the late Charles Passaggio for over 63 years. Virginia was born on December 27, 1924 in New York City, daughter of the late John and Madeline (Groesbeck) Dolan. Virginia loved to paint...
Joshua A. Holquist
Feb 28, 2016
NORTH BRANFORD- Joshua A. Holquist, 49, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 28, 2016 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the husband of Martha (Kenney) Holquist whom he was married to for five years. Josh was born December 12, 1967 in New Haven son of James Holquist and Lydia Landis. Josh was a graduate of Fairfield University where he earned...
August C. 'Augie' Fidalgo
Feb 28, 2016
NAUGATUCK – August C. “Augie” Fidalgo, 54, passed away Sunday February 28, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Augie was born December 9, 1961 in Waterbury the son of Celeste (Silva) Fidalgo and the late August L. Fidalgo. Augie was a 1980 graduate of Naugatuck High School. He was a lifelong Naugatuck resident where he was employed as an Electrician at...
Carol Panasci
Feb 27, 2016
WATERBURY- Carol Panasci, 75, adored mother, grandmother, friend, and servant of the Lord passed away Saturday, February 27, 2016 at the Glendale Center in Naugatuck. She was born November 30, 1940 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Philip and Mary (Piacentino) Yacovino. She is survived by her four sons: Anthony Jr. and his wife Alena of Honolulu, HI, Dean and...
Pauline K. Swezey
Feb 27, 2016
Pauline (Kislock) Swezey, age 94, of Cheshire entered into rest on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Elim Park. She was the devoted wife of the late Franklin D. “Frank” Swezey, Sr. for over 53 years. Pauline was born on July 14, 1921 in New Haven, daughter of the late Stephen and Mary Kislock. Pauline grew up in West Haven and...
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