Obituaries

Jane M. Saunders

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Mildred Ulrich

Mildred Ulrich

Feb 27, 2016

MIDDLEBURY- Mildred Ulrich, 95, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2016 at the Lutheran Home in Southbury. She was born February 7, 1921 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Julius and Bertha (Teifert) Ulrich. Ms. Ulrich was a graduate of Wagner College and Central Connecticut State University where she received her 6th year Master’s Degree. Mildred was an Elementary School Teacher...

Rebecca Jo And Amy Rose Barocsi

Rebecca Jo And Amy Rose Barocsi

Feb 23, 2016

NEW BRITAIN & NAUGATUCK - Amy Rose Barocsi and Rebecca Jo Barocsi, twin sisters, passed away within several days of each other. Amy Rose of New Britain passed away at the Hospital for Special Care in New Britain on Friday February 19, 2016. Rebecca Jo of Naugatuck passed away at Waterbury Hospital on Tuesday February 23, 2016. Amy & Rebecca...

Almerinda Afonso

Almerinda Afonso

Feb 23, 2016

Naugatuck, CT Almerinda A. Afonso, 89, the widow of Alexandrino Afonso, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Glendale Center. Almerinda was born on November 8, 1926 in Covelo, Spain a daughter of the late Mauricio Tielas and Clara Fontan Tielas and split her living years between Lisbon, Portugal and Naugatuck, CT. She was a former employee of the...

Rachel B. Peil

Rachel B. Peil

Feb 23, 2016

NAUGATUCK- Mrs. Rachel B. (McMurray) Peil, 81 of Naugatuck, passed away Tuesday evening Feb. 23, 2016 at the Waterbury Hospital. She was the widow of Donnell W. Peil. Mrs. Peil was born in Williamsport, PA, Mar. 12, 1934, a daughter of the late Mariam (Flook) McMurray and her late step-father, George O’Brien and was educated in the Williamsport school system,...

Ruth Ann Ross

Ruth Ann Ross

Feb 23, 2016

Ruth Ann Ross, age 85, of Sevierville, TN and formerly of Cheshire entered into rest on February 23, 2016 at the Sevier County Health Care Center in Sevierville, TN. She was the devoted wife of the late Richard Ross. Ruth was born on August 24, 1930 in Cincinnati, OH, daughter of the late Theodore Russell and Mary Catherine (Howell) Dennison....

Francis T. 'Frank' Lombardo

Francis T. 'Frank' Lombardo

Feb 22, 2016

CHESHIRE – Francis “Frank” Lombardo, 88, passed away Monday February 22, 2016 at Miller Memorial in Meriden. He was the husband of Florence (Salvatore) Lombardo. Mr. Lombardo was born August 20, 1927, one of nine children, in Waterbury, the son of the late Francis and Mary (Testa) Lombardo. He served his country in the U.S. Army serving multiple tours of...

Marilyn Eslami

Marilyn Eslami

Feb 21, 2016

Marilyn Eslami, born in Brooklyn, N.Y. to the late Helen and Irving Meltzer, died Sunday, February 21, 2016 in Waterbury, CT. She is survived by her children, Andra M. Vaccaro, Esq. of Los Angeles, CA, Michelle Eslami, M.D. and Jodi Friedman, M.D. also of Los Angeles, CA, Jenifer Eslami, Esq. and Gary Scalabrini, Esq. of Manhattan Beach, CA, and Behruz...

Madeline J Bailey

Madeline J Bailey

Feb 20, 2016

CHESHIRE - Madeline J. “Monie” Bailey, 90, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2016 at the Hospital of Central CT. Ms. Bailey was born June 28, 1925 in New London, the daughter of the late Wallace T. and Lena (Belland) Bailey. She was an SNET employee for many years and a longtime Cheshire resident where she was a communicant of St....

Philip Louis Suffredini

Philip Louis Suffredini

Feb 20, 2016

CHESHIRE- Philip Louis Suffredini, 62, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 20, 2016 at his home. Mr. Suffredini was born October 9, 1953 in New Haven, son of the late Romeo and Susan (Perrotti) Suffredini. Philip was a graduate of Cheshire High School, and earned five Masters Degree's at various colleges. He was Professor at numerous colleges, and a Karate expert...

Carole Calo

Carole Calo

Feb 19, 2016

Carole Lynn Calo, beloved mother, gramma, GG, companion, sister, aunt, great aunt and friend, of Connecticut with homes in Florida and Rhode Island, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2016 surrounded by her loving family and her companion after a courageous battle with cancer. Carole was born on July 23, 1948 in Waterbury, CT a daughter of the late William...

Ruth G. Weaving

Ruth G. Weaving

Feb 18, 2016

NAUGATUCK-WATERTOWN- Ruth Grace (O’Neil) Weaving passed away on February 18th in Wolcott, CT. She was a long time resident of Naugatuck and Watertown. Ruth was born in New Haven, CT on March 30th 1922 to parents John and Katherine O’Neil. She spent her early years in East Haven and North Haven and graduated from East Haven High School. In September...

Judith Hungerford

Judith Hungerford

Feb 16, 2016

Naugatuck Judith A. Hungerford, 72, wife of the late G.W.”Chip” Hungerford, passed away on February 16, 2016, at home with her family by her side. Judith was born in Waterbury, on Sept. 6, 1943, a daughter of the late McCllelan “Ray” and Josephine (Annino) Decker. She worked as a machine operator for Risdon Manufacturing and the Homer D. Bronson Company...

George Sample

George Sample

Feb 13, 2016

Naugatuck, CT George Sample, 51, died unexpectedly on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Waterbury Hospital. George was born on March 21, 1964 in New York, NY; he had a beautiful spirit and was especially fond of the 23rd Psalm. He was a thoughtful and wise source of advice and strength to all that knew him. George is survived by his...