Obituaries
Helen Dravininkas
Jun 4, 2015
NAUGATUCK –Helen Dravininkas, 99, widow of the late George Dravininkas, passed away on June 4, 2015 at Glendale Center in Naugatuck. Born on September 6, 1915, in Germany, Helen was the daughter of the late Stanley and Marie (Koropkal) Schlekes. Formerly a teacher in Germany, Mrs. Dravininkas was retired from Lewis Engineering Company in Naugatuck. In addition to her husband...
Gladys M. Troske
Jun 3, 2015
WALLINGFORD- Gladys M. Troske, 95, formerly of Waterbury, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Masonic Healthcare Center in Wallingford. She was predeceased by her husband Frederick W. Troske who passed away in 2006. She was born October 5, 1919 in Waterbury daughter of the late George T. and Frances A. (Whiteman) Partiss. Gladys was a member of...
Matthew C. Matzkin
Jun 1, 2015
SOUTHBURY-Matthew C. Matzkin of Southbury, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, a native and 75-year resident of Waterbury and the proprietor of longtime downtown landmark Matzkin's Furniture Co., died June 1 at the age of 79. Matthew was born in Waterbury May 14, 1936, to Emanuel and Jean (Madnick) Matzkin. He attended Crosby High School, graduating in 1954. He later...
Kathleen Slason
May 30, 2015
Southbury, CT Kathleen Slason, 71, died Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Waterbury Hospital, ed by her loving family. Kathleen was born on January 19, 1944 in Waterbury, a daughter of the late Howard Slason, Sr., and Catherine (Wargo) Slason. In July 1952, at the age of eight, she came to live at Southbury Training School. Kathleen enjoyed music, concerts, interactive...
Robert Roland 'Bob' Varsell
May 30, 2015
Robert R. “Bob” Varsell, age 80, of Cheshire, CT entered into rest on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was the devoted husband of Margaret “Peggy” (Beane) Varsell for over 57 years. Bob was born on March 24, 1935 in New Britain, CT; son of the late Roland and Helen (Erickson)...
Deborah Marie Brickett
May 30, 2015
BEACON FALLS- Deborah “Debbie” (Grzywacz) Brickett, 56, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Griffin Hospital. She was the wife of the late Jerry Brickett Ms. Brickett was born in Derby, Aug. 31, 1958 a daughter of Michael Grzywacz and the late Marguerite Markham and grew up in Seymour and was a member of the Lemko Club in Ansonia...
Pauline Russo
May 28, 2015
Waterbury, CT Pauline (Lamoureux) Russo, 86, the widow of Jerry Russo, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 28, 2015 at her home with her loving family by her side. Pauline was born March 27, 1929 in Waterbury, a daughter of the late Raoul and Georgianna (Raymond) Lamoureux and was a lifelong Waterbury resident. Pauline was a loving and dedicated wife, mother...
Dr. Roberta Anderson Massey
May 24, 2015
NAUGATUCK- Dr. Roberta Anderson Massey, 76, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24th at her home surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was the widow of Richard S. Massey. Dr. Massey was born on November 7, 1938 in Waterbury, CT. She was the daughter of Dr. Arthur Anderson and Helen Roemer Anderson. She was a graduate of St. Margaret’s...
Dawn Marie Handrinos
May 24, 2015
Dawn Marie (Gillotti) Handrinos, age 45, of Naugatuck entered into rest suddenly on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at her home. Dawn was born on December 18, 1969 in Waterbury, daughter of Irene (Hennessey) Gillotti and the late Robert Gillotti, Jr. After growing up in Southbury, Dawn resided in Waterbury for most of her life and moved to Naugatuck three years...
William H. 'Bill' Shay Jr.
May 24, 2015
CHESHIRE – William H. Shay Jr., member and former Junior Warden of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, past President of Cheshire Exchange Club, longtime member of Cheshire Community Chorus, alumni of Cheshire High School Class of 1957 and UCONN School of Insurance, United States Air force serviceman, died Sunday at Smilow Cancer Center. He was 75. Mr. Shay was born in...
Elizabeth A. Joy
May 23, 2015
Elizabeth A. Joy, age 85, of Middlebury entered into rest on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Gaylord Hospital in Wallingford. She was the devoted wife of John J. Joy for over 60 years. Elizabeth was born on February 7, 1930 in New Haven, daughter of the late Edward F. and Mary (Poplis) Anderson, and was a Middlebury resident for 54...
James C. 'Jim' Priest
May 21, 2015
James C. Priest, age 64, of Cheshire entered into rest peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at the West Haven VA Hospital after a long illness. Jim was born on April 8, 1951 in New Haven, son of Mary Agnes (Beausoleil) Priest and the late Raymond Francis Priest. Jim served his country with pride and honor in the US Marine...
William Madden
May 21, 2015
Cheshire – William G. Madden, 96, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at Highland Health Care Center in Cheshire. He was the husband of the late Phyllis Madden. William was born on November 22, 1918, in Naugatuck, a son of the late William and Josephine (Moran) Madden. He was a longtime Naugatuck resident and a 1936 graduate of Naugatuck...
Marilyn L. French
May 20, 2015
Marilyn L. French, age 85, of Ellenton, FL and formerly Scituate, MA entered into rest on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at the Blake Medical Center in Bradenton, FL. She was the devoted wife of the late Walter H. “Wally” French. Marilyn was born on April 11, 1930, in Hingham, MA daughter of the late Arthur E. and Gertrude (Johnson) Lincoln....
Ellen C. McNeil
May 19, 2015
CHESHIRE - Ellen Clossick McNeil, 85, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at Mid-State Medical Center in Meriden. She was the wife of the late Edward J. McNeil. Ellen was born May 25, 1929 in New Haven, the daughter of the late William and Bridget (Hyland) Clossick. Upon graduating from Waterbury Catholic High School, she married her husband and...
Kara A. DeCerb
May 19, 2015
Kara A. DeCerb, age 44, of Cheshire entered into rest on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at Yale-New Haven Hospital after a brief illness. She was born on October 30, 1970 in Waterbury, daughter of Craig DeCerb and Gloria (Fargnoli) Gombar. Kara grew up in Prospect and attended Wolcott High School, where she was on the Softball Team and graduated from...
James Murray
May 18, 2015
Naugatuck, CT James Joseph Murray, 63, died peacefully May 18, 2015 at Beacon Brook Health Center. Mr. Murray was born May 6, 1952 in Waterbury, a son of the late James and Elizabeth Murray and had worked for many years as a cook. Mr. Murray leaves a brother, John J. Murray of Waterbury and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A...
Kathleen Mary Cole
May 17, 2015
NAUGATUCK, CT- Kathleen Mary Cole, 98, formerly of Rumford, ME, passed away Sunday May 17, 2015 at Paradigm Healthcare Center in Prospect. She was predeceased by her husband Walter Cole. She was born May 5, 1917 in Rumford, ME daughter of the late Joseph P. and Florence Ellen (Keenan) Clohosey. She is survived by her son Kenneth Cole of Florissant,...
Beverly Kamen
May 17, 2015
Naugatuck, CT Beverly Ann (Baummer) Kamen, of Naugatuck, passed away peacefully at her home, on Sunday, May 17, 2015, surrounded by family and friends, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was the widow of Richard H. Kamen, who passed away in 1995. Beverly was born on March 13, 1945, to the late Edward and Gertrude (Krampetz) Baummer...
Florence Savelle
May 16, 2015
CHESHIRE - Florence Savelle, 79, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Yale New Haven Hospital, St. Raphael Campus. She was the wife of the late Stuart Savelle. Mrs. Savelle was born November 9, 1935 in the Bronx, NY, the daughter of the late Francis and the late Madeline (Wachter) Eaton. She was employed by various agencies as a switchboard...
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