Obituaries
Carolyn Mae DiTota
Dec 23, 2024
Carolyn Mae DiTota, 87, of Cheshire, loving wife of the late Ralph DiTota, passed away on December 23, 2024. Carolyn was born on June 8, 1937, in Waterbury, CT, to the late Thomas and Agnes Patterson.
Carolyn was employed as a Human Resources Professional for many years in the pharmaceutical industry. She leaves many beloved family members, including her sons Robert,...
Kathie Gesseck
Dec 21, 2024
Naugatuck, CT Kathie Lynn Gesseck, 64, wife of Stephen Gesseck, died unexpectedly on December 21, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Kathie was born September 2, 1960 in Massena, NY a daughter of the late Trygve and Carole (Lenaghen) Skaar and spent most of her childhood in Plattsburgh, NY. Kathie graduated from Plattsburgh High School and received her Associates Degree in...
Alice Marie Mozian
Dec 20, 2024
Alice Marie Mozian, age 94, of Cheshire, entered into rest on Friday, December 20, 2024 at Elim Park Health Care & Rehabilitation. She was the devoted wife of the late Ralph Mozian for over 63 years, with whom she shared a birthday. Alice was born on July 27, 1930 in Danville, PA, daughter of the late Edward and Alice (Dowd)...
Robert A. Sireno
Dec 17, 2024
CHESHIRE – Robert A. Sireno, 88, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Marbridge Assisted Living & Memory Care in Cheshire. He was the husband of Barbara (Mohn-Palmquist) Sireno.
Mr. Sireno was born September 28, 1936, in Danbury, CT., son of the late Rocco and Alice (Henderson) Sireno. He served his country with honor and pride in the U.S. Navy. Mr....
Janet (Stevens) Cronn
Dec 16, 2024
Mrs. Janet (Stevens) Cronn, 89 of Naugatuck, passed away Monday December 16, 2024 at the Lutheran Home of Southbury. She was the loving wife of the Rev. Steven L. Cronn.
Janet was born June 2, 1935 in Bridgeport a daughter of the late Wallace Robert and Helen (Matoon) Stevens. She was a graduate of Southern Connecticut State University where she earned...
Essie Wilson
Dec 13, 2024
Naugatuck, CT Essie (Taylor) Wilson, 89, died peacefully on December 13, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Essie was the widow of Fred Wilson, whom she was married to for 26 years. Essie was born July 10, 1935 in Aiken, SC daughter of the late Booker T. and Evelyn (McCreary) Taylor. Essie lived in New York State...
Mark I. Hulteen
Dec 12, 2024
Mark Irving Hulteen, 56, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 12, 2024, in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Mark was born in New Haven, Connecticut on July 23, 1968, and grew up in Cheshire, Connecticut.
Mark is survived by his wife Michele L’Heureux from Southington, CT now residing in North Myrtle Beach, SC.
Mark is also survived by his mother, Barbara Hulteen...
Kari Lee Lowell
Dec 11, 2024
WITH PROFOUND SORROW,
WE REGRET TO INFORM YOU OF THE DEATH OF
KARI LEE LOWELL, Z"L
BELOVED DAUGHTER OF
DR. DAVID LOWELL & LORRAINE LOWELL
BELOVED SISTER OF SHIRIN LOWELL & YOLANDA LOWELL
BELOVED MOTHER OF REIGN ARNOLD
THE FUNERAL WILL TAKE PLACE AT
THE HEBREW BENEFIT CEMETERY
234 STILLSON ROAD WATERBURY CT 06705
ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15TH AT 11:00AM
SHIVA WILL BE OBSERVED IN REIGNS HOME:
19 DEVILS GARDEN RD
NORWALK, CT...
Edward Thomas McMahon
Dec 11, 2024
Edward Thomas McMahon, 81, of Cheshire, CT, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Ed was born in New Haven on November 6, 1943 to Edward P. and Irene (Stoll) McMahon.
Ed grew up in New Haven, graduating from Notre Dame High School in 1962. After receiving a B.S. Degree in Accounting from Quinnipiac University, he served in the US...
Dr. William Hillis
Dec 8, 2024
William Hillis, M.D., age 95, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024 at his home in Wallingford. He was the husband of Barbara (Flynt) Hillis.
Dr. Hillis was born February 24, 1929 in Greenwich, CT, son of the late William A. and Marie (Weimar) Hillis. Dr. Hillis proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a medical officer aboard the...
Kenneth Grey
Dec 6, 2024
Cheshire – Kenneth Grey, 61, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 6, 2024, with his loving wife, Krista (Moffo) Grey, by his side after a brief battle with cancer.
Ken was born on July 4, 1963, in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Cynthia (Marpet) Grey and the late Donald Grey. He was raised in Milford and Guilford, CT.
In addition...
Dr. Geoffrey M. Drawbridge Sr.
Dec 3, 2024
Naugatuck - Dr. Geoffrey Michael Drawbridge Sr. 86, of Naugatuck, CT, passed away on December 3, 2024, after a short illness.
Born January 18, 1938, in Holden, MA to Alfred Drawbridge and Lois Porter. Survived by his wife, Janet, of 64 years, and children Mark Drawbridge, Clifford Drawbridge, and Jessica Hennessey. Preceded in death by son Geoffrey Michael Drawbridge Jr.
Geoff graduated...
Anne Marie Mancini
Dec 3, 2024
Anne Marie Mancini “Loving mother” NAUGATUCK, CT Anne Marie (Petrucelli) Mancini, 92, widow of Frank “Sonny” Mancini, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Complete Care at Glendale. Anne Marie was a Naugatuck native and lifelong resident. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Maryann (Edward) Cacace, Lori (Dennis) Clark, Kathleen (Peter) (McPadden)...
Antonio Augusto Da Fonseca Coelho
Dec 1, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Antonio Augusto Da Fonseca Coelho, who left us peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Born February 6, 1941, in Valega, Ovar, Portugal, the cherished son of Albertino Coelho and Maria Espirito Santo Fonseca Guerra. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Manuel Maria Coelho, and...
Anthony Joseph Zurowski Jr.
Nov 30, 2024
Cheshire – SP4 - Anthony Joseph Zurowski Jr., 72, formerly of Cheshire, passed away at Bristol Hospital on Saturday, November 30, 2024.
Mr. Zurowski Jr. was born May 5, 1952, in New Haven, the son of the late Anthony and Bernice (Suwinski) Zurowski. He lived most of his life in Cheshire CT as well as Colorado Springs and Texas. He attended...
Markham S. Ocoma
Nov 29, 2024
CHESHIRE – Markham (Mark) S. Ocoma, 78, passed away Friday, November 29, 2024, at Chatham Place at Mary Wade in New Haven.
Mark was born October 28, 1946, in Manaoag, Philippines, son of the late Maximino and Corazon (Salinas) Ocoma. He was a retired supervisor for the United States Postal Service and also served during the Vietnam War as a Sargent...
Joseph Thomas Gormley, Jr.
Nov 29, 2024
Joseph T. Gormley, Jr., of Cheshire, CT passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024. He was born on August 24, 1932 in Norwalk, CT to Joseph T. and Eudora Gormley. He attended St. Thomas Parochial School in Fairfield, Fairfield College Preparatory School on a scholarship, followed by undergraduate and law school at Notre Dame University in Indiana.
In 1955, Joe married...
Jessie D. Stoyak
Nov 28, 2024
Cheshire - Jessie Doris Stoyak, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at Civita Healthcare in Cheshire. She was the wife of the late Peter Stoyak.
Mrs. Stoyak was born July 30, 1931, in East Haven, the daughter of the late Ralph and Jessie (Sisson) Hewett. After marrying her husband Peter, she moved to Branford where she was employed...
Rita G. Hughes
Nov 25, 2024
Cheshire - Rita G. Hughes, 97, beloved wife, daughter and sister, mother of six, grandmother of five, and aunt of seven, treasured friend to many, dedicated teacher, and spellbinding storyteller, died on Monday, November 25, at her home.
When time neared to call Rita back home, the good Lord on a dare offered the devil a half-hour's notice, but Old Scratch...
Judith E. Bernasconi
Nov 25, 2024
Cheshire - Judith E. Bernasconi, 80, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024, at her home. She was the loving wife of Louis Bernasconi and the loving mother to Stacey Bernasconi.
She is also survived by 2 sisters in law, a brother-in-law, many dearly loved cousins, nieces and nephews, and cherished friends.
Judith was born January 24, 1944, in Derby, CT, and...
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