Obituaries

Katherine A. Napoli

Katherine A. Napoli

Jan 13, 2015

CHESHIRE - Katherine Napoli, 68, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at Masonicare Health Center, Wallingford. She was the wife of Richard Napoli. Mrs. Napoli was born December 27, 1946 in Stamford, the daughter of the late Martin and Katherine (Hogan) Leech. She was an exceptional Instructional Assistant for various educators in the Cheshire Public Schools for many years, touching...

Karen L. Richmyer

Karen L. Richmyer

Jan 13, 2015

Karen L. (Derby) Richmyer, age 55, of Waterbury entered into rest on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 unexpectedly at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury. Karen was born on December 1, 1959 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Robert and Shirley (Redding) Derby. Karen was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She is survived by her beloved sons; Sean Richmyer, Michael...

Eugene D. Johnson

Eugene D. Johnson

Jan 12, 2015

CHESHIRE - Eugene D. Johnson, 86, passed away Monday, January 12, 2015 at Yale New Haven Hospital, St. Raphael Campus. He was the husband of Lorraine M. (Rabideau) Johnson. Mr. Johnson was born July 15, 1928 in Hartford, the son of the late Chester M. and Helen B. (Burnham) Johnson. He served his country during World War II in the...

William Evans Jr

William Evans Jr

Jan 12, 2015

Naugatuck, CT William F. Evans, Jr., passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Bill was born in Derby, CT on January 21, 1943 a son of the late William F. Evans, Sr., and Edith (Wilber) Evans, and had lived in Naugatuck for most of his life. Bill worked as an test engineering supervisor...

Rodney Butler Sr

Rodney Butler Sr

Jan 10, 2015

Leesburg, Fl --- Rodney Preston Butler, Sr., 68, the husband of Carolyn (Wallace) Butler, died peacefully, Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Leesburg Regional Medical Center. Rodney (Rod) was born in Harlem, NY on July 5, 1946 a son of the late Martin M. Butler and Lucille (Brown) Butler. Rodney was raised in Harlem, New York, where early on he distinguished...

Tessie Ashe

Tessie Ashe

Jan 8, 2015

NAUGATUCK, CT Tessie (Petriszyn) Ashe, 94, the widow of Earl W. Ashe, died peacefully Thursday evening at Glendale Center with loving family by her side. Tessie was born in Seymour, CT on October 4, 1920, a daughter of the late Wasil and Mary Petriszyn and had lived in Naugatuck most of her life. Tessie was a devoted and loving wife,...

John T. Shalagan

John T. Shalagan

Jan 4, 2015

CHESHIRE – John Shalagan, 89, passed away Sunday January 4, 2015 at his home with his family at his side. He was the husband of June Shalagan. Mr. Shalagan was born March 2, 1925 in New Haven, the youngest of four children of the late Thomas and Mary Shalagan. He was a longtime Cheshire resident, moving from New Haven in...

Ronald 'Ronnie' Northrop

Ronald 'Ronnie' Northrop

Jan 4, 2015

Ronald Alan Northrop, 57 of Cheshire passed after a brief and sudden illness on Sunday, January 4th 2015 surrounded by his family and friends. Ronnie was born March 30, 1957 and was a life-long resident of Cheshire. He was well known for his vast skills, one who could master anything he put his mind to. He was creative, imaginative, clever...

James Mcpadden

James Mcpadden

Jan 2, 2015

NAUGATUCK, CT James W. McPadden, 57, husband of Kathleen A. (Mancini) McPadden, died peacefully Friday evening at Yale New Haven Hospital, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Jim was born on September 22, 1957 in Stamford, CT, a son of the late Hugh and Margot (Kristiansen) McPadden. Jim was a former resident of Watertown, having graduated from Watertown High...

Howard F. Brown

Howard F. Brown

Jan 1, 2015

SEYMOUR- Mr. Howard F. Brown, Sr., 55, of Seymour, CT, passed away with his family by his side at the VITAS Hospice unit at St. Mary’s Hospital after fighting a long courageous battle with lung cancer. Howard was born in Derby, CT, April 13, 1959, a son of Mrs. Margaret (Petersen) (Brown) Miller and the late Howard T. Brown and...

Carol Calandrella

Carol Calandrella

Jan 1, 2015

Carol Calandrella, age 95, of Cheshire and formerly of Hamden entered into rest on January 1, 2015 at the Highlands Healthcare Center in Cheshire. She was the devoted wife of the late Vincent Calandrella. Carol was born on December 25, 1919 in New Haven, daughter of the late Albert and Dorothy (Meyers) Beirach. All services for Carol will be private...

Christopher J. 'Big Dog' Rowe

Christopher J. 'Big Dog' Rowe

Dec 29, 2014

Christopher J. "Big Dog” Rowe, Sr., 52, of Naugatuck, died Monday Dec. 29, 2014 at the Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was the husband of Dana (Smith) Rowe. “Big Dog” was born in Bridgeport, Jan 6, 1962, a son of Joseph A. Rowe, Sr., and the late Louise (George) Rowe and was a graduate of Roger Ludlow High School. He had...

Caroline Pereira

Caroline Pereira

Dec 29, 2014

NAUGATUCK, CT Caroline (Mala) Pereira, 81, of Naugatuck, the widow of Julio DaSilva Pereira, died peacefully Monday at Beacon Brook Health Center. Caroline was born September 9, 1933 in Murtosa, Portugal a daughter of the late Joaquim and Maria (Carinha) Mala and had lived all of her life in Naugatuck. Caroline worked in the footwear division of Uniroyal, Inc. for...

Mary Lou Favale

Mary Lou Favale

Dec 26, 2014

PROSPECT, CT Mary Lou Arcuri Favale, 66, the widow of John Leigh Favale, died Friday, December 26, 2014 at Waterbury Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Mary Lou was born November 5, 1948 in Waterbury, CT, a daughter of Mary Matos Arcuri Donofrio, and the late Gabriel Frank Arcuri. Mary Lou attended local schools and graduated from Post Junior College...

Janet Ladrigan

Janet Ladrigan

Dec 25, 2014

JANET M. LADRIGAN WATERBURY, CT Janet M. (Masterson) Ladrigan, 67, died unexpectedly Thursday, December 25, 2014 at Waterbury Hospital. Janet was born in Miami, FL on August 7, 1947 and lived in Naugatuck and Waterbury for many years. Janet was a retired employee of A T & T, and she loved spending time with her family and friends, especially her...

Dominic Finateri

Dominic Finateri

Dec 25, 2014

DOMINIC T. FINATERI NAUGATUCK, CT – Dominic T. Finateri, 94, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2014 in Hamden. He was the widower of Jane (Accousti) Finateri and Mary (Fernandes) Finateri. Born in Naugatuck on May 28, 1920, he was the son of the late Massimino and Mariantonia (Feroni) Finateri. He resided for many years in Oakville and St. Petersburg,...

Mary McKevitt

Mary McKevitt

Dec 25, 2014

HARWICHPORT, MA– Mary McKevitt, 86, passed away Thursday December 25, 2014 at Masonic Healthcare Center in Wallingford, CT. She was the wife of the late Lawrence McKevitt Sr. Mary was born November 18, 1928 in Boston, MA the daughter of the late Hugh P. and Catherine (Murray) Byrne. Raised in Dorchester, Mary lived in Scituate, MA, Wyckoff, NJ, Paxton, MA,...

George Salenik

George Salenik

Dec 24, 2014

Naugatuck, CT George Salenik, 95, husband of the late Ann (Panulyn) Salenik, passed away peacefully at Waterbury Hospital on Wednesday, December 24, 2014. George was born on April 1, 1919 in Coplay, PA and had lived in Naugatuck for most of his life. George was a retired employee of the footwear division of Uniroyal, Inc. and was a United States...

Genevieve S. 'Gen' McGuire

Genevieve S. 'Gen' McGuire

Dec 23, 2014

Genevieve S. "Gen" McGuire, age 83, of Cheshire and Waterbury native, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 23, 2014 in the Cardiovascular Unit at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury. She was the devoted wife of Raymond G. McGuire, Jr. for 62 years and mother of Matthew J. McGuire. Gen was born on July 25, 1931 in Waterbury, daughter of the late...

Mary Zan

Mary Zan

Dec 20, 2014

NAUGATUCK- Mrs. Mary (Chanko) Zan, 98, of Naugatuck, passed away at the home of her granddaughter in Waterbury on Saturday afternoon Dec. 20, 2014. She was the widow of Michael Zan, who passed away in 1965. Mrs. Zan was born in Naugatuck, Feb. 4, 1916, a daughter of the late Michael and Anna Chanko and was a lifelong resident of...