Obituaries

Peter J. Schulam

Peter J. Schulam

Oct 5, 2015

CHESHIRE - Peter J. Schulam, 84, passed away Monday, October 5, 2015 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was the husband of Evelyne (Cassella) Schulam. Mr. Schulam was born February 4, 1931 in Guilford, the son of the late Peter J. and Mary (Szewczynski) Schulam. He served his country in the U.S. Navy and was a Foreman for SNET until his...

Marjorie M. 'Marge Midge' Ferry

Marjorie M. 'Marge Midge' Ferry

Oct 2, 2015

WOLCOTT - Marjorie “Marge” “Midge” Ferry, 90, passed away Friday, October 2, 2015 at VITAS at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury. She was the wife of the late Ray L. Ferry Jr. for 54 years. Mrs. Ferry was born February 12, 1925 in Waterbury, one of 8 children to the late George and Bessie (Rowe) Truelove. She was a Gold...

Everett J. Clark

Everett J. Clark

Oct 2, 2015

CHESHIRE - Everett J. Clark, 94, passed away Friday, October 2, 2015 at Hospital Of Central CT At Bradley-Memorial Campus. He was the husband of Beverly (Knodel) Clark. Mr. Clark was born November 18, 1920 in New Haven, the son of the late Jesse and the late Bertha (Bornman) Clark. He was a lifetime Cheshire resident who served his country...

Janet C. Griggs

Janet C. Griggs

Oct 1, 2015

Waterbury - Janet C. Griggs of Waterbury died peacefully Thursday, October 1, 2015 at Beacon Brook Health Center of Naugatuck. Miss Griggs was born February 18, 1935, in Waterbury, daughter of the late Joseph D. and Aldona (Rice) Griggs. She was a graduate of Shepardson School, Middlebury, Wilby High School, Waterbury and served on active duty in the United States...

Patricia Laukaitis

Patricia Laukaitis

Sep 30, 2015

MIDDLEBURY- Patricia (Checkovich) Laukaitis, 58, passed away peacefully after a very long battle with cancer with her family and loved ones by her side, Wednesday, September 30, 2015 in the VITAS Unit of St. Mary’s Hospital. She was the wife of Ronald Laukaitis. Patricia was born June 10, 1957 in Norwalk, the daughter of June (Feilner) Checkovich and the late...

Alpi J. '"Bitsy"' Ricciardi,  Jr.

Alpi J. '"Bitsy"' Ricciardi, Jr.

Sep 30, 2015

WATERBURY- Alpi J. Ricciardi Jr., a.k.a. “Bitsy”, 75 passed away, Wednesday September 30, 2015 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was born November 3, 1939 in Waterbury son of the late Pauline Ricciardi-Grant and Milan Grant Sr. Bitsy was a graduate from Leavenworth High School. In 1962 he enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. He...

Bertha Maddaloni

Bertha Maddaloni

Sep 30, 2015

CHESHIRE - Bertha Maddaloni, 88, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at Mid-State Medical Center in Meriden surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Vincent P. Maddaloni who passed away in 2009. Bertha was born November 4, 1926 in Waterbury, CT. She is the daughter of the late Frank and the late Bertha (Baumann) Yanny....

James Gabani

James Gabani

Sep 30, 2015

NAUGATUCK - James Gabani, 63, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at his home. He was the husband of Elaine (Sarasin) Gabani. Jim was born November 13, 1951 in Waterbury, the son of the late Emo and Elizabeth (Caulfield) Gabani. He was a lifelong Naugatuck resident where he was employed by Risdon Manufacturing. He was a communicant of St. Francis...

Christina M. DuMoulin

Christina M. DuMoulin

Sep 30, 2015

NAUGATUCK- Christina M. (Pavlinsky) DuMoulin, 53, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at her residence. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph DuMoulin in 2002. She was born October 8, 1961 in Danbury daughter of Marcella (Kasarda) and the late Walter Pavlinsky Jr. Christina’s pride and joy was being a full time care giver for her daughter Cassandra DuMoulin....

Pat W. Ciaburri

Pat W. Ciaburri

Sep 30, 2015

Services for Pat will be private and at the convenience of his family.

Paul Cohen

Paul Cohen

Sep 28, 2015

Naugatuck, CT Paul M. Cohen, 81, husband of the late Cynthia (Bossowick) Cohen, died peacefully Monday, September 28, 2015 at Paradigm of Prospect. Mr. Cohen was born on June 23, 1934 in New Haven, CT a son of the late Nathan and Rose (Weiner) Cohen. He was a former bakery manager for Pathmark Supermarkets and he was a U.S. Army...

Katherine A. Ludwig

Katherine A. Ludwig

Sep 28, 2015

Katherine A. Ludwig, 88, of Cheshire, passed away Monday, September 28. She was born on April 28, 1927 in Naugatuck, daughter of the late Harry and Agnes (Norris) Stephens, and attended school there, including several years in a one-room schoolhouse. Katherine is survived by her husband, John, whom she married on Valentine’s Day, 1948, as well as her three sons:...

John "JJ" Kushwara

John "JJ" Kushwara

Sep 27, 2015

WALLINGFORD - John “JJ” Kushwara, 95, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side, Sunday September 27, 2015. John was predeceased by the love of his life, Marcia (Yarosis) Kushwara. John, the youngest son of the late Harry (Gregorie) and Mary (Shirak) Kushwara was born in Waterbury, CT on July 7, 1920 and graduated from Leavenworth High School...

Thomas E. Cummings

Thomas E. Cummings

Sep 25, 2015

CHESHIRE - Thomas E. Cummings, 84, of Cheshire, passed away peacefully Friday, September 25, 2015, at the Alzheimer’s Resource Center in Plantsville, surrounded by his family. Thomas was the beloved husband of Patricia (Singleton) Cummings. Thomas was born on July 9, 1931 to the late Thomas and Mary (Sugrue) Cummings in New Haven. Mr. Cummings attended St Mary’s High School,...

John David Eaton

John David Eaton

Sep 23, 2015

CHESHIRE- John David Eaton, Sr., died on Wednesday September 23, 2015 at his home. He was born in June 18, 1922 in Winthrop MA, son of the late James and Olive (Clifford) Eaton. He was married to the late Ruth Ann (Buttler) for 52 years. After graduating from Phillip Exeter Academy, Dave was admitted to the US Naval Academy in...

Flor Maria Avelino-Brazoban

Flor Maria Avelino-Brazoban

Sep 23, 2015

Ms. Flor Maria Avelino Brazoban, 67 of Waterbury, passed away at her home on Wednesday Sept. 23, 2015. She was born in the Dominican Republic on May 6, 1948, a daughter of the late Pedro Pepinan and Digna Brazoban. She was a member of Smirna Misionera in Waterbury. She leaves a son Damian Brazoban of Waterbury; 2 daughters, Francia Maria...

Barbara Ann Edmonds

Barbara Ann Edmonds

Sep 21, 2015

Beloved Mother and Grandmother Barbara Ann (Pollard) Edmonds, age 88, formerly of Cheshire entered into rest on Monday, September 21, 2015 at the Alzheimer’s Resource Center of CT.in Plantsville. She was the devoted wife of the late Joseph T. Edmonds for over 38 years. Barbara was born on April 14, 1927 in Waterbury, daughter of the late James C. Pollard,...

Eileen Russo

Eileen Russo

Sep 20, 2015

Loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Friend Eileen Agnes (Goggin) Russo, 85, the beloved wife of the late Edward Russo, passed into the presence of the Lord on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at home surrounded by her family. Eileen was born on December 26, 1929, in Waterbury CT, a daughter of the late William Goggin and Agnes (Denihan) Goggin, and lived her...

Lorraine Elser

Lorraine Elser

Sep 19, 2015

NAUGATUCK- Mrs. Lorraine (DePasquale) Elser, 66, of Naugatuck, wife of Dr. John P. Elser, M.D., passed away early Saturday morning Sept. 19, 2015 at the Beacon Brook Health Center, Naugatuck. Mrs. Elser was born in Waterbury, July 31, 1949, a daughter of the late Philip and Carmela (Labriola) DePasquale and had been a Naugatuck resident her entire life. She was...

Ethel H. Sibold

Ethel H. Sibold

Sep 18, 2015

CHESHIRE- Ethel (Hampson) Sibold, 92, passed away Friday September 18, 2015 at Waterbury Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband Robert O. Sibold. She was born March 11, 1923 in Waterbury daughter of the late Joseph and Nellie (Henshall) Hampson. Ethel lived in Waterbury until 1952 when she moved to Cheshire. She graduated from Wilby High School and attended Post...