Obituaries

Herbert Emmons

Herbert Emmons

Nov 3, 2014

Waterbury - Herbert Chester Emmons, of Mulberry Gardens, Southington, and former Waterbury resident, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2014. Born in Waterbury on July 3, 1925, he was the son of William and Jennie (Day) Emmons. He leaves behind his loving wife Jeanette (Gaugler) Emmons, his daughter Sharron Emmons and her partner Brianna Johnston of Middletown, Ct; his son...

Frank D. Bona

Frank D. Bona

Nov 2, 2014

NAUGATUCK – Frank D. Bona passed away Sunday, November 2, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury. He was the husband of Diane (Farina) Bona. Frank was born in Waterbury the son of the late Frank and Ethel E. (Gothberg) Bona. He attended local schools as well as the University of New Haven. He was a Manufacturing Manager for 42...

Nancy Ramdin

Nancy Ramdin

Nov 2, 2014

WATERBURY, CT Mrs. Nancy L. Ramdin no longer suffers the ill health of her 2009 stroke. Partial paralysis and daily dependency no longer affect her as she is now free from pain and with God in heaven. Left behind to love, miss and remember her are her husband of 41 years Ivan and her children, Ivan Jason, Eric, Shireen, Nicholas...

Myrna Thurston

Myrna Thurston

Nov 1, 2014

Middlebury - Myrna (Long) Thurston, 82, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 1, 2014, at Saint Mary's Hospital with family by her side. She was the loving wife of the late James F. Thurston, Jr. Myrna was born in Naugatuck, on May 29, 1932, the oldest of three children of the late William and Antoinette (Nardello) Long. Raised in the...

Millicent A. Ford

Millicent A. Ford

Oct 30, 2014

NAUGATUCK- Miss Millicent A. Ford, 82 of Naugatuck, passed away unexpectedly early Thursday morning Oct 30, 2014, at her home. Miss Ford was born in Waterbury, March 18, 1932, a daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Kondrotas) Ford and was educated in the Naugatuck school system. She was a graduate of New Haven High School Class of 1949, and...

Thomas Barry Lyons

Thomas Barry Lyons

Oct 30, 2014

WATERTOWN - Thomas "Barry" Lyons, 67, passed away, October 30, 2014 at Waterbury Hospital. Arrangements – Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. The Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Naugatuck is assisting with arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www.fordfh.com.

Joseph Rotella Sr

Joseph Rotella Sr

Oct 29, 2014

Naugatuck, CT Joseph A. Rotella, Sr., 78, of Naugatuck, the husband of the late Irene (Gesseck) Rotella and Joanne (Tuccillo) Rotella, died Wednesday at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born November 17, 1935 in Waterbury, a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Margiotta) Rotella, he lived most of his life in Naugatuck and he enjoyed...

Thora L. Vander Eyk

Thora L. Vander Eyk

Oct 28, 2014

WOLCOTT- Thora L. Vander Eyk, 93, passed away peacefully Tuesday October 28, 2014 at Waterbury Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband Robert W. Vander Eyk. She was born July 21, 1921 in New Castle, PA daughter of the late Jim and Myrna (Houston) (Smith) Miller as well as her stepfather Harry Miller. Thora was a Personnel Manager at Howland...

Ruth Q. Harris

Ruth Q. Harris

Oct 27, 2014

WATERTOWN- Ruth Mary (Quigley) (Breithaupt) Harris, 99, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully Monday, October 27, 2014, at Apple Rehab in Watertown. She was the widow of the late William H. Harris. Ruth was born in Waterbury to the late Frederick and Ida (Belanger) Quigley. She was a secretary at Scovill Manufacturing for many years before residing in Virginia with her...

Ruth B Kane

Ruth B Kane

Oct 25, 2014

WATERBURY- Ruth Bellmay Kane, 94, passed away Saturday October 25, 2014 at the Middlebury Convalescent Home. She was the widow of William J. Kane, to whom she was married for sixty-one years. She was born May 2, 1920 in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Nelson H. and Jane (Smith) Bellmay. Ruth was a 1937 graduate and valedictorian of Wilby...

Peter "Stanley" Zentek

Peter "Stanley" Zentek

Oct 25, 2014

CHESHIRE – Peter "Stanley" Zentek, 94, passed away Saturday October 25, 2014 at Coccomo Healthcare Center in Meriden. Mr. Zentek was born August 16, 1920 in Cheshire, the son of the late Paul and Anelia "Nellie" (Jablonski) Zentek. His life's work was on the family farm which he loved and retired from at the age of 90. Stanley had an...

Judith Englund

Judith Englund

Oct 24, 2014

NAUGATUCK, CT Judith B. (Booth) Englund, 73, of Naugatuck, the widow of Wade E. Englund, died peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2014 at her home. Mrs. Englund was born on April 6, 1941 in Waterbury a daughter of the late Seth and Arline (Todd) Booth. Judy spent most of her career working as a hair stylist and was also a...

Traci Marino

Traci Marino

Oct 22, 2014

NAUGATUCK, CT - Traci E. (Norton) Marino, 45, of Naugatuck, died Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Traci was born April 1, 1969 in Waterbury, a daughter of Maryellen (Druan) Norton of Naugatuck and the late Raymond J. Norton, Sr. Traci had worked as a Certified Nurse’s Aide for many years and she enjoyed the beach, motorcycles, camping...

Ellen Merkle

Ellen Merkle

Oct 21, 2014

WATERBURY- Ellen (Robinson) Merkle, 99, passed away peacefully Tuesday October 21, 2014 at Griffin Hospital. She was the widow of Francis J. Merkle. Ellen was born May 21, 1915 in Waterbury to the late James D. and Eileen (Reilly) Robinson. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School. She worked for the City of Waterbury Welfare Department, Harris Transducers...

Robert Davey

Robert Davey

Oct 20, 2014

Robert Davey, age 89, of Cheshire entered into rest peacefully at his home on Monday, October 20, 2014 with his loving family by his side. He was the devoted husband of Rita (Gravel) Davey for 61 years. Robert was born on February 12, 1925 in Manhattan, NY, son of the late Fred and Rose (Hozempa) Davey. Mr. Davey earned his...

Michael Janeiro

Michael Janeiro

Oct 20, 2014

Michael Joseph Janeiro WATERBURY, CT - Michael Joseph Janeiro, 28, of Waterbury, formerly of Naugatuck, died suddenly Monday, October 20th, 2014. Michael was born September 20th, 1986 in Waterbury, CT a son of Alberto Antunes Janeiro and Rosa Maria (Chipelo) Janeiro. Mike lived most of his life in Naugatuck with a love for soccer and wrestling. Mike loved life, family,...

Mary A. Sherwinsky

Mary A. Sherwinsky

Oct 19, 2014

NAUGATUCK – Mary A. Sherwinsky, 88, passed away Sunday October 19, 2014 at VITAS at St. Mary’s Hospital. Mary was born April 10, 1926 in Ansonia, the daughter of Antonio and Rosalee (Ginex) Palumbo. She was a longtime Naugatuck resident moving from Bethany in 1969. She is survived by her brother Peter Palumbo of Oxford; her sister Josephine Mastro of...

Howard A. Rochon

Howard A. Rochon

Oct 18, 2014

WATERBURY- Howard “Doc” A. Rochon Jr., 93, passed away Saturday October 18, 2014 at Waterbury Hospital. He was the widow of Eleanore (Welton) Rochon. Howard was born September 19, 1921 in Waterbury son of the late Howard A. Sr. and Esther (Swenden) Rochon. Howard proudly served in the United States Army. He was a Toolmaker and Stewart for the Union...

Thomas J. Koskelowski

Thomas J. Koskelowski

Oct 18, 2014

NAUGATUCK- Mr. Thomas J. Koskelowski, 63, of Naugatuck, passed away early Sunday morning Oct. 19, 2014 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Mr. Koskelowski was born in Derby, Jan 14, 1951, a son of the late Michael and Laura (Tanner) Koskelowski and was a graduate of Ansonia High School. He had been a Naugatuck resident for over 20 years, and had been...

Althea Hubbell

Althea Hubbell

Oct 16, 2014

Althea D. Hubbell PROSPECT - Althea D. Hubbell, 89, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2014, at Waterbury Hospital with family by her side. Born in Waterbury, on July 12, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Myrtle (Allen) Davis, she was a lifelong Prospect resident Althea was predeceased by her husband Harold Hubbell and her brother...