Obituaries
Shelley Tylec
Nov 1, 2024
Shelley L. Tylec “Art was her passion” Waterbury, CT Shelley L. Tylec, 71, the loving wife of William J. Tylec, died peacefully at home on November 1, 2024. Her husband was by her side. Shelley was born February 25, 1953 in Meriden, CT, the daughter of the late Leigh and Jean (Perreault) Burkhardt. Shelley graduated from Platt High School and...
Dorothy Gouveia
Oct 28, 2024
Dorothy Gouveia “A true matriarch” Naugatuck, CT Dorothy Gouveia, 93, died peacefully at her home on October 28, 2024 with loving family by her side. Dorothy was born June 6, 1931 in Waterbury, CT a daughter of the late Trefley and Mamie Tardy. She graduated from Waterbury Catholic High and for many years was the co-owner on Gouveia’s Garage in...
Lillian Ruth Buckley
Oct 27, 2024
Lillian Ruth Buckley was born on September 11, 1928, in New Haven, Connecticut, a daughter of the late Peter and Hilda (Miller) Lobner and peacefully passed away on Sunday October 27, 2024, at the Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center. She was the wife of the late Andrew J. Buckley. Lillian was a beloved wife, daughter, mother and friend. Lillian's life was...
Howard Wayne Slason Jr.
Oct 26, 2024
Howard Wayne Slason Jr., age 82, of Prospect entered into rest on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at VITAS at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Patricia (Mandeville) Slason for over 36 years. Howard was born on December 22, 1941 in Waterbury son of the late Howard Sr. and Catherine (Wargo) Slason.
Howard served his country with honor and...
Frederick L. Giampietro Sr.
Oct 25, 2024
Frederick L. Giampietro, Sr.,93, of Cheshire, passed away on October 25, 2024, at Elim Park. He was the husband of the late Marie (Orsini) Giampietro.
Fred was born on July 31,1931, in Waterbury, a son of the late Luigi and Rosalinda (Elia) Giampietro and was a longtime Cheshire resident. He attended Waterbury schools and was a graduate of Leavenworth High School....
Maria Duque
Oct 25, 2024
Baltimore, MD Maria Antonieta Duque, 96, the widow of Elviro Fernandes Duque, whom she was married to for 55 years, died October 25, 2024 at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center in Columbia, MD. Maria was born December 29, 1927 in Lisbon, Portugal a daughter of the late Henrique Francisco de Sousa and Maria Joaquina de Silva. Maria was educated...
Ann McGann Propper
Oct 23, 2024
Ann McGann Propper, age 93, of Southbury entered into rest on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at her home. She was the devoted wife of the late James M. Propper. Ann was born on February 6, 1931 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Earl and Pearl (Curtis) McGann.
She attended local schools, graduating from St. Margaret School before attending Mt. Holyoke College...
Rena Jane Carreiro
Oct 22, 2024
It is with great sorrow that we announce Rena Jane Carreiro, age 54, of Waterbury, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. She was born on May 5, 1970 in Waterbury, daughter of Freda (Engle) Carreiro and the late Wesley Carreiro.
Rena was currently employed at Elements Solutions, Inc. as the Accounts Payable Manager for North America. She was recently...
Timothy Quinn
Oct 22, 2024
Beacon Falls, CT Timothy A. Quinn, 53, died peacefully October 22, 2024 at Hartford Hospital. Tim was born September 5, 1971 in Waterbury, CT the son of the late Christine Quinn and had lived in Beacon Falls all of his life. Tim graduated from Naugatuck High School, Class of 1989 and was a talented CNC machine operator for Polar Industries...
Sandra Jo Kurtz
Oct 20, 2024
Sandra Jo (Butkus) Kurtz “Everyone’s mother, grandmother & friend” Oakville, CT Sandra Jo (Butkus) Kurtz, 64, died unexpectedly on October 20, 2024. Sandy was born November 10, 1959 in Waterbury, CT a daughter of Judy Butkus and the late William Butkus. She was raised in Naugatuck and graduated from Naugatuck High School, Class of ‘77. Sandy worked as a mail...
Mary Patricia Beeckman
Oct 19, 2024
Mary Patricia Beeckman, 93, of Cheshire, beloved wife of the late Robert Beeckman, Sr., passed away on October 19, 2024. Mary was born on May 10, 1931 in New York, New York to the late James and Grace (Fitzgerald) Mahon.
Mary graduated from St. Jean Baptiste High School in Manhattan in 1949. She took the Staten Island ferry to work on...
Carmolina Sousa
Oct 18, 2024
Carmolina A. Sousa Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and sister Waterbury, CT Carmolina A. (Magalhaes) Sousa, 85, wife of Delfim Sousa, died unexpectedly on October 18, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Carmolina was born on April 25, 1939 in Lourosa-Feira, Portugal, daughter of the late Jose C. Magalhaes and Ester Ribeiro Magalhaes. Carmolina lived in Waterbury for the past...
Helen M. Dowden
Oct 14, 2024
CHESHIRE- Helen M. Dowden, 91, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024 at MidState Medical Center in Meriden. She was the wife of the late George B. Dowden.
Mrs. Dowden was born November 15, 1932, in Milford, MA., daughter of the late Francis and Anna (Bird) Mee. She was a retired Customer Service Representative for Colonial Bank in Waterbury, Ct.
Mrs. Dowden leaves...
Emil Isaacs
Oct 10, 2024
Emil Isaacs of Boynton Beach, FL (formerly of Bethany, CT), passed away October 10, 2024. Emil served in the U.S. Army, and was an Independent Life and Health Insurance Agent for over 40 years.
He was predeceased by his wife of 49 years, Marcia Isaacs and his brother-in-law, Jerry Gordon. He is survived by his partner of 7 years, Linda Kaplan...
Thomas N. McDonald Jr.
Oct 10, 2024
Thomas N. McDonald Jr., age 74, of Naugatuck and formerly of Waterbury, entered into rest on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at his home with his loving wife by his side. He was the devoted husband of Cheryl (Dakai) McDonald. Thomas was born on April 6, 1950 in Waterbury, son of the late Thomas and Catherine (Donahue) McDonald Sr.
Thomas was a...
Ernest John Hallenborg, Jr.
Oct 9, 2024
Ernest J. Hallenborg, Jr., 71, of Waterbury, beloved husband of Charlene Hallenborg, passed away on October 9, 2024. Ernest was born on October 9, 1953, in Waterbury, CT to the late Ernest and Barbara Hallenborg.
Ernest was an avid lover of all sports. He rooted for the NY Yankees and NY Giants specifically, but also enjoyed golf, football of any kind,...
Richard W. Verner, Jr.
Oct 7, 2024
Richard W. Verner, Jr., of Cheshire, passed away on October 7, 2024. Richard was born on May 26, 1963 in Meriden, CT, the son of Annmarie LaRose Verner and the late Richard W. Verner, Sr.
Rich attended Cheshire High School, class of 1981. He was an exceptionally hard worker, and worked at NAPA Auto Parts in the stockroom for many years....
Aurora Ruela
Oct 5, 2024
Waterbury, CT Aurora Carmalina (Garofalo) Ruela, 92, the widow of David Ruela, Jr., her husband of 30 years, died peacefully on October 5, 2024 at The Village at East Farms. Aurora was born June 3, 1932 in Waterbury, CT daughter of the late Anthony and Bridiga (Bianco) Garofalo. Aurora was raised in Waterbury where she graduated from Wilby High School...
Doreen M. Benson
Oct 4, 2024
Doreen M. Benson, 73, beloved wife of Craig E. Benson, passed away on October 4, 2024. She was born on February 9, 1951, in New Haven, CT, the daughter of the late Edmund and Rosina Balisciano.
Doreen and Craig began their 37 year marriage in the town of Cheshire, CT, moved to Durham, CT in 2004 and settled for the last...
Lendor J. "Lenny" Parent Jr.
Oct 2, 2024
Lendor J. Parent Jr., age 78, of Prospect passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. He was the devoted husband of Nancy (Perin) Parent for over 47 years. Lenny was born on June 28, 1946 in Waterbury, son of the late Lendor and Mimi (Altieri) Parent Sr.
Lenny served his country with honor and pride during the Vietnam War with...
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