Obituaries

Frances Silvestro

Frances Silvestro

Apr 4, 2015

Beacon Falls, CT Frances Jean (Massimino) Silvestro, 96, the widow of Salvatore J. Silvestro, died peacefully, Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Beacon Brook Health Center. Frances was born June 14, 1918 in Bridgeport, CT a daughter of the late Ignazio and Elizabeth (Giddio) Massimino and was a former resident of Beacon Falls. Frances was a former parishioner of St. Michael’s...

Erica Schwartz

Erica Schwartz

Apr 4, 2015

Naugatuck, CT Erica A. Schwartz, 35, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at her home. Erica was born December 17, 1979 in Waterbury and had been a lifelong Naugatuck resident. Erica graduated from St. Francis Grammar School and from Naugatuck High School. Erica is survived by her daughter, Kaia Schwartz, her father, Lawrence E. Schwartz, her mother Patricia...

Joan Kronengold

Joan Kronengold

Apr 4, 2015

CHESHIRE - Joan Kronengold, 74, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford. Besides her beloved husband of over 50 years, Mrs. Kronengold is survived by her sisters Lois and Karen Zimmerman of NY. Arrangements - Funeral will be held Monday April 6, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Cheshire, 615 South...

Anthony Piccirillo

Anthony Piccirillo

Apr 4, 2015

WALLINGFORD - Dr. Anthony Vincent Piccirillo, 86, passed away Saturday April 4, 2015 at the Masonic Healthcare Center in Wallingford. Anthony V. Piccirillo, “Tony”, was born on November 12, 1928 in New Haven, CT to Louis and Raffelina Piccirillo. He grew up in the Wooster Street area among his large extended Italian American family, including his one brother, Martin Piccirillo...

Doris 'Gremmel' Black

Doris 'Gremmel' Black

Apr 3, 2015

CHESHIRE - Doris (Gremmel) Black, 96, passed away peacefully Friday, April 3, 2015 at her home at Elim Park Place. She was the wife of the late William Black. Doris was born July 8, 1918 in Rutherford, NJ, the daughter of the late Henry and Ethel (Olson) Gremmel. She was a longtime Cheshire resident, a life member and former secretary...

Ann Spadola

Ann Spadola

Apr 3, 2015

Ann Marie Rathburn Spadola, 81, passed away peacefully in Scottsdale, AZ on April 3, 2015, ending a truly memorable and rewarding life of a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. Born July 3, 1933 in Waterbury CT, Ann graduated from Naugatuck High School, and LaSalle Junior College in MA. She married Donald Spadola of Naugatuck on September 5, 1955, following...

Joann Fassio

Joann Fassio

Apr 3, 2015

WATERBURY- Joann Grant Fassio, 70, passed away peacefully Friday April 3, 2015 at Glendale Center in Naugatuck. Joann was born November 8, 1944 in Waterbury daughter of the late Pauline (Byron) and Milan Grant Sr. She worked for 45 years at Saint Mary’s Hospital. In her free time Joann loved to bowl, and was an avid New York Yankees and...

Marguerite A. Crandall

Marguerite A. Crandall

Apr 3, 2015

PROSPECT - Marguerite Crandall, 86, passed away Friday, April 3, 2015 in Farmington. She was the beloved wife of 60 years to the late Robert D. Crandall Sr. Mrs. Crandall was born June 10, 1928 in Hartford, the daughter of the late Cassiodoro and Francesca (Giovannucci) Delgiudice. She worked for over 27 years as a school bus driver until her...

John Texira

John Texira

Apr 2, 2015

Beacon Falls, CT John J. Texira, 83, husband of Grace (Regan) Texira, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 2, 2015 at Beacon Brook Health Center with his loving family by his side. Born September 24, 1931 in Bridgeport, CT a son of the late Joseph and Fannie (Gonsalves) Teixeira, John has lived in Beacon Falls for the past 26 years. He...

Joseph Natelle

Joseph Natelle

Apr 2, 2015

Naugatuck, CT Joseph Natelle, 53, died peacefully April 2, 2015 at his home. Joe was born May 19, 1961 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late Carlo and Marie (Hatch) Natelle. Joe attended Crosby High School and worked as a truck driver for many years. In his younger days, he enjoyed mini and dirt bike riding, for which he...

Dorothy W. 'Sissy,  Dottie, Meme' Reid

Dorothy W. 'Sissy, Dottie, Meme' Reid

Mar 31, 2015

CHESHIRE - Dorothy W. Reid, (Sissy, Dottie, Meme) 88, passed away surrounded by her family Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Dottie was born in Port Chester, NY, to the late Walter and Marion (Lyon) Washburn. She graduated Greenwich High School in 1945 and Greenwich Hospital School of Nursing in 1948 with her RN. Dottie worked in the infirmary at Quinnipiac College...

Barbara R. Henrichs

Barbara R. Henrichs

Mar 30, 2015

NAUGATUCK- Barbara Ruth Henrichs went home to the lord on Monday March 30, 2015 at Waterbury Hospital. Barbara was born in Kankakee, Illinois on May 3, 1933 to the late John and Florence (Wilkinson) Henrichs. Upon moving from Illinois, the family first settled in Beacon Falls and then later in Naugatuck. After graduating Naugatuck High School, she began working at...

Mary Patricia Eber

Mary Patricia Eber

Mar 30, 2015

BEACON FALLS- Mary Patricia Eber, 56 passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 30, 2015 at her residence. She was the loving of wife Howard Eber whom she was married to for 30 years. She was born October 11, 1958 daughter of the late Robert S. and Constance O. (Carr) Welsh. Mary Patricia was a fan and collector of Tiffany Lamps, a...

Carolyn N. Nowie

Carolyn N. Nowie

Mar 28, 2015

Carolyn N. Nowie, age 99, of Cheshire and formerly of Middlebury and Waterbury entered into rest on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Elim Park. She was the devoted wife of the late John R. Nowie. Carolyn was born on January, 14, 1916 in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late Henry and Concetta “Jennie” (Iarrapino) Navarra. Carolyn was a secretary at...

David T. Hardy

David T. Hardy

Mar 28, 2015

CHESHIRE - David T. Hardy, 72, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Hartford Hospital. He was the husband of Maryellen (King) Hardy. Mr. Hardy was born April 8, 1942 in New Haven, the son of the late Richard T. and Marjorie (Brown) Hardy. He worked for many years in sales for various companies such as A.B. King Company in...

John Wawer Jr

John Wawer Jr

Mar 27, 2015

John J. Wawer, Jr. Waterbury – John J. Wawer Jr., 93, of Waterbury, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Marion (Fallon) Wawer. Mr. Wawer was born on January 23, 1922, in Willimantic, son of the late John J. and Katherine (Koumiodua) Wawer. He was...

Thomas Etkin Md

Thomas Etkin Md

Mar 26, 2015

Bethany, CT Thomas H. Etkin, M.D., 69, the husband of Lynda Tartaglia-Etkin, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford. Dr. Etkin was born November 14, 1945 in New York, NY, a son of the late George and Sylvia (Nash) Etkin. In addition to his wife Lynda, Dr. Etkin is survived by his sons, David...

Bernice J. Neal

Bernice J. Neal

Mar 26, 2015

NAUGATUCK – Bernice Josephine Neal, 98, passed away peacefully, Thursday March 26, 2015 at Beacon Brook Health Care Center in Naugatuck surrounded by her loving family members. She was the loving daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Farrell) Neal, and was a beloved aunt and great aunt. Bernice was born July 22, 1916 in Naugatuck, where she lived her whole life....

George T. Gwilliam

George T. Gwilliam

Mar 26, 2015

OAKVILLE-George T. Gwilliam IV, 71, of Oakville, entered the presence of the Lord on Thursday, March 26, 2015. He passed away peacefully and comfortably surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Gwilliam was born November 18, 1943 in Lake Charles, LA. He is the son of the late George T. Gwilliam III and the late Agnes (Coade) Gwilliam. He was an...

Kenneth Stinson

Kenneth Stinson

Mar 26, 2015

Naugatuck – Kenneth R. Stinson, 58, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Middlesex Hospital after a brief illness. Kenneth was born on January 26, 1957 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late William and Mary (Fitzsimmons) Stinson and was a retired local area carpenter. Kenneth is survived by his daughter Melanie Stinson, two grandchildren, Tyler and Brianna,...