Obituaries

Robert Minervini

Robert Minervini

Jan 30, 2015

Meriden, CT Robert M. Minervini, of Meriden, formerly of Wallingford, died on January 30, 2015 at Mid State Medical Center in Meriden. Robert was born in New Haven on February 13, 1926, a son of the late Mauro and May (Lepre) Minervini. He graduated from Hamden High School and from Ryder University in Laurenceville, NJ with a B.S. in Accounting....

Sarah Sloman

Sarah Sloman

Jan 30, 2015

Sarah Sloman, age 102, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2015 at Pomperaug Wood in Southbury. She was the devoted wife of 48 years of the late Harry Sloman. Sarah was born on December 25, 1912 in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late Benjamin and Jenny (Herman) Cross. Sarah worked as a secretary in New York City until her retirement...

Lucille A. Esposito

Lucille A. Esposito

Jan 29, 2015

Lucille A. Esposito, 88, of Cheshire and short time resident of Vero Beach, FL, entered into rest on Thursday January 29, 2015 at Elim Park Health Baptist Home in Cheshire. She was the devoted wife of the late Salvatore F. Esposito. Lucille was born on September 5, 1926 in New Haven, Daughter of the late Giacomo and Venceno (Luppino) Ernandez....

John J. Palmer

John J. Palmer

Jan 28, 2015

NAUGATUCK - John J. Palmer, Sr., 84, of Naugatuck, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2015, peacefully at his home with his wife Emily and his son Patrick at his side. He was the husband of Emily (Potter) Palmer. Mr. Palmer was born August 1, 1930 in Waterbury, the son of the late James and Theresa (Coffey) Palmer. He was a...

Albert Burt

Albert Burt

Jan 28, 2015

Albert W. Burt Worked at Uniroyal, Mattatuck Manufacturing Co. NAUGATUCK — Albert W. Burt, 86, formerly of Naugatuck, husband of the late Catherine A. (Triano) Burt, died peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015, at Saint Mary's Hospital. Albert was born April 11, 1928, in Seymour, a son of the late George and Nellie (Finkle) Burt, and attended schools in Seymour. Albert...

Joseph Edgar Beadle 'Edgar' Johnson

Joseph Edgar Beadle 'Edgar' Johnson

Jan 27, 2015

Joseph Edgar Beadle Johnson, age 96, lifelong resident of Cheshire, entered into rest peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at his home. Edgar was born on March 26, 1918 in Cheshire, son of the late Joseph Ransom and Cora Eloise (Beadle) Johnson, and was a member of one of the founding families in Cheshire. Edgar was a humble man who...

Muriel Longo

Muriel Longo

Jan 27, 2015

NAUGATUCK, CT Muriel (Happy) Longo, 94, of Naugatuck, the widow of Edward J. Longo, died peacefully Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Glendale Center. Muriel was born February 20, 1920 in Naugatuck, the youngest daughter of the late Alphonse and Louise (Baummer) Happy, and was a lifelong Naugatuck resident. Muriel was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother,...

Frederick J. Retkowski

Frederick J. Retkowski

Jan 26, 2015

Lifelong Naugatuck Resident- Frederick J. Retkowsi, age 76, of Summerfield St, Naugatuck passed away at Glendale Center on Monday, January, 26, 2015. He was the loving husband of Jean (Sloss) Retkowski. Fred was born on September 29, 1938 in Waterbury, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Suroeciz) Retkowski. He worked at Bristol Babcock and retired from Southbury Training School...

Willard L. 'Bud' Hartshorn

Willard L. 'Bud' Hartshorn

Jan 24, 2015

World Poet, Willard “Bud” Hartshorn, age 92, of Cheshire passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at the West Haven VA Hospital. Bud was born September 28, 1922, in Waterbury Vermont, son of the Late Archie L. and Adeline (De Long) Hartshorn. He received his first Literary Award at age 12. He was the devoted husband of over 72 years...

John W. Caldwell

John W. Caldwell

Jan 23, 2015

CHESHIRE - John W. Caldwell, 86, passed away Friday, January 23, 2015 at the Cheshire House in Waterbury, CT. He was the husband of Jeanne (Coyle) Caldwell. Mr. Caldwell was born February 14, 1928 in Atlantic City, NJ. He was the son of the late John W. and Violet (Raymond) Caldwell. After graduating from Germantown High School, in Philadelphia, he...

Edward L. Tatro

Edward L. Tatro

Jan 22, 2015

Edward L. Tatro, age 63, of Naugatuck passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 22, 2015. He was the devoted husband of Catherine A. (Hughes) Tatro. Edward was born on October 6, 1951 in Claremont, New Hampshire, son of Theresa (Nadeau) Tatro and the late John Tatro. Ed worked as a mechanic for many years at Ed’s Auto Parts in New...

Dorothy Riccio

Dorothy Riccio

Jan 22, 2015

Waterbury, CT Dorothy (Golds) Riccio, 88, formerly of Madison, NJ passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at the Village at East Farms in Waterbury, CT. Dorothy was born March 29, 1926 in Scranton, PA a daughter of the late Joseph and Adeline (Oneil) Ilgavyzius. Dorothy lived most of her adult life in Morris County, NJ; having proudly worked...

George A. Jensen

George A. Jensen

Jan 21, 2015

CHESHIRE - It is with heavy heart that we announce that George A. Jensen 80, surrounded by his loving family, passed away at Waterbury Hospital Wednesday January 21, 2015 after a lengthy illness. He was the husband of Cynthia M. (Michaels) Jensen. Mr. Jensen was born May 17, 1934 in the New Haven to the late Joseph and Mary (Conniff)...

Shirley Belzo

Shirley Belzo

Jan 20, 2015

MERIDEN - Shirley Belzo, 71, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. She was the wife of Michael J. Belzo. She was born January 7, 1944 in Shenandoah, PA the daughter of the late John and Ethel Wrubleski. Besides her husband of 52 years, Mrs. Belzo is survived by her son Michael and his wife Robin of...

James Larrivee

James Larrivee

Jan 19, 2015

Naugatuck, CT James L. Larrivee, 62, of Naugatuck, died peacefully Monday, January 19, 2015 at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by loving family. Jim was born July 2, 1952 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late Lawrence A. and Anastasia “Nan” (Paszel) Larrivee and had lived in Naugatuck for most of his life. Jim attended local schools and graduated from Naugatuck...

Maria Goretti Fonseca

Maria Goretti Fonseca

Jan 18, 2015

NAUGATUCK – Maria (Goretti) Fonseca, 61, passed away peacefully at her home with her family at her side. She was the wife of Avelino (Lino) Fonseca. Goretti was born December 15, 1953 in Vassal, Portugal, the daughter of the late Americo and Carmen (Gomes) Nobre. She was a longtime Naugatuck resident and worked for Untied Technologies for many years. She...

Francine Helen Pawloski

Francine Helen Pawloski

Jan 18, 2015

OAKVILLE- Francine Helen Pawloski, 64, passed away Sunday January 18, 2015 with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of Michael W. Pawloski. She was born June 6, 1950 in Waterbury daughter of the late Francis and Helen (Pernerewski) Miscavage. Francine was educated, worked, and lived all of her life in Waterbury. Besides her loving husband she...

Mary E. Kling

Mary E. Kling

Jan 17, 2015

CHESHIRE- Mary E. (Dwyer) Kling, age 91, born November 16, 1923, died at her home surrounded by her children, and grandchildren on Saturday January 17, 2015. She was predeceased by her husband Dow W. Kling. She was the daughter of John and Julia (Sullivan) Dwyer. Mary attended mass daily at St. Bridget Church. She was involved with Prison Ministries, and...

John E. Sickola,  Jr.

John E. Sickola, Jr.

Jan 17, 2015

John E. Sickola Jr, age 91, of Beacon Falls died suddenly on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Beacon Brook Health Care Center in Naugatuck. He was the devoted husband of more than 60 years of Shirley W. (Dyson) Sickola. John was born on December 10, 1923 in Naugatuck, son of the late John and Mary (Strizak) Sickola. Mr. Sickola was...

Madeline Lawlor

Madeline Lawlor

Jan 17, 2015

Naugatuck, CT - Madeline R. Lawlor, 94, of Naugatuck, died peacefully, Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Beacon Brook Health Center. Madeline was born December 17, 1920 in Naugatuck, a daughter of the late John A. and Mary (Whitelaw) Lawlor and had lived in Naugatuck all of her life. Madeline worked for many years at Cly-Del Manufacturing Company in Waterbury. She...