Obituaries

Ivette Colon

Ivette Colon

May 3, 2015

WATERBURY- Ivette “MA” Colon, 56, passed away unexpectedly Sunday May 3, 2015 at her residence. She was the loving wife of Jose Colon. Mrs. Colon was born April 9, 1959 in Elizabeth, NJ daughter of the late Reyes and Leonor (Vasquez) Sierra. Ivette was a Social Worker in the State of New Jersey prior to her retirement. Besides her husband...

Jean M. Suter

Jean M. Suter

May 1, 2015

CHESHIRE- Jean M. Suter, 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury. Jean was born September 22, 1932 in Tarrytown, NY to the late Thomas and Jane (Duncan) Gleason. Jean graduated North Tarrytown High School in 1950 and worked for many years as a secretary with the County Trust Bank in Tarrytown. She...

Roslyn Lerman

Roslyn Lerman

May 1, 2015

SOUTHBURY Roslyn Marie (Blynder) Lerman passed away at her home after a long illness on May 1, 2015, surrounded by family. She was predeceased by her husband, Dr. Harold L. Lerman. Mrs. Lerman was born August 18, 1930, in New Haven, CT, daughter of the late Louis and Lillian Blynder. She graduated from Hillhouse High School in New Haven and...

Helen S. Mertens

Helen S. Mertens

Apr 30, 2015

CHESHIRE - Helen S. Mertens, 94, passed away peacefully Thursday April 30, 2015 at Elim Park Baptist Home. She was the wife of the late Raymond H. Mertens Sr. Helen was born May 11, 1920 on Sunny Fields Farm in Wallingford the daughter of the late Clarence L. Sibley and Marion S. Sibley. She was a resident of Elim Park...

Richard H. Miller

Richard H. Miller

Apr 29, 2015

Richard Hansen “Dick” Miller of Cheshire, died on Wednesday, April 29th at the home of his stepson, Gregory Smith, in South Windsor, Connecticut. He was husband to Barbara Welles (Smith) Miller. Born January 2, 1913 in Waterbury, he was the son of the late Clyde and Fritsa (Hansen) Miller and had been a resident of Cheshire since 1948. He spent...

Delores Quicquaro

Delores Quicquaro

Apr 29, 2015

WATERBURY- Delores Quicquaro, 81, formerly of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, Bradley Memorial Campus in Southington. She was born July 17, 1933 in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Frank and Christine (DeSantis) Quicquaro. Delores was educated in Waterbury Schools and graduated from Wilby High School in 1951. She was...

Henry 'Hank' Pruitt

Henry 'Hank' Pruitt

Apr 29, 2015

Durham – Henry “Hank” Pruitt, 76, "the Last of the Good Guys", passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at his home. Hank was born February 3, 1939 in Brooklyn, NY the son of the late William and Helen (Borowy) Pruitt. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was employed by Wallingford Steel as a Millwrite. He enjoyed hunting...

Edward  Jr. Gerber

Edward Jr. Gerber

Apr 28, 2015

SOUTHBURY - Dr. Edward Gerber, Jr., M.D., 91, of Southbury, passed away Tuesday morning, April 28, 2015, at River Glen Health Care Center in Southbury. He was the husband of Lois (Hilding) Gerber. Dr. Gerber was born in Waterbury, July 19, 1923. He was the son of the late Edward Gerber, Sr., and the late Ellen (Storm) Gerber and was...

Gabriel Almeida

Gabriel Almeida

Apr 23, 2015

NAUGATUCK - Gabriel Almeida, 91, passed Thursday, April 23, 2015 at his home. He was the husband of the late Mary (Barboza) Almeida. Mr. Almeida was born March 26, 1924 in New Bedford, MA, the son of the late Antone and Augusta (Sylvia) Almeida. He served his country during World War II in the U.S. Navy. After his discharge he...

Jennie Galko

Jennie Galko

Apr 23, 2015

Jennie Elizabeth (Arisco) Galko, age 95, of Southington, formerly of Cheshire and Wallingford entered into rest on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at the Meriden Center. She was the loyal and beloved wife of the late Frank Galko for over 48 years. Jennie was born on May 7, 1919 in New Haven, daughter of the late Alexander and Assunta (Lericia) Arisco....

Robert W. McNabb

Robert W. McNabb

Apr 22, 2015

CHESHIRE- Robert W. McNabb Jr., 57, passed away Wednesday April 22, 2015 at his residence. He was the loving husband of Lisa (Taylor) McNabb. He was born February 18, 1958 in New Haven, CT son of Robert W. Sr. and his wife Lorraine (Morico) McNabb. Robert had previously worked for 20 years at JJMI of Southington, CT. Besides his wife...

Ida Diner

Ida Diner

Apr 22, 2015

WATERTOWN - Ida Diner, 91, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at her home. Ms. Diner was born May 18, 1923 in Columbia, CT, the daughter of the late Joseph and Annie (Kirshman) Diner. Ida is survived by many loving friends and her cat Precious. Arrangements - Funeral will be held 10:00 am on Friday, April 24, 2015 at Alderson-Ford...

Doreen Pulisciano

Doreen Pulisciano

Apr 20, 2015

CHESHIRE – Doreen (DiMeola) Pulisciano, 68, passed away April 20, 2015 at CT Hospice in Branford. She was the wife of the late Michael D. Pulisciano Sr. Mrs. Pulisciano was born April 10, 1947 in New Haven the daughter of the late Richard G. and Doris (Bradley) DiMeola. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Gerontology from Quinnipiac University...

Ralph Ramos

Ralph Ramos

Apr 18, 2015

Oakville, CT Ralph Ramos, 61, of Oakville, died peacefully. Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Paradigm Health Center of Waterbury. Ralph was born September 21, 1953 in the Bronx, NY and had lived in Oakville for many years. Ralph formerly worked in law enforcement as a Sergeant at Southbury Training School. Ralph was a hard working and generous man who enjoyed...

Harold King

Harold King

Apr 16, 2015

Beacon Falls, CT Harold Edward King, 98, the husband of the late Matilda (Armonat) King for 59 years, passed away peacefully on Thursday April 16, 2015 at Wedgewood Assisted Living Facility in Bartow, Florida. Mr. King had previously lived in Beacon Falls, CT for 68 years. Mr. King was born February 18, 1917 in Jamaica Plain, MA a son of...

Joanne Simpson

Joanne Simpson

Apr 14, 2015

Naugatuck, CT Joanne Simpson, 72, wife of Frank Simpson, died peacefully Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loving family and friends. Joanne was born August 14, 1942 in Waterbury a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Butler) Flaherty, she attended local schools and graduated from Notre Dame Academy. Joanne was a devoted and loving wife,...

George Eichelman

George Eichelman

Apr 12, 2015

CHESHIRE - George Eichelman, Jr., 90, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Masonicare Health Center of Wallingford. He was the husband of Elsbeth "Beth" Eichelman. Mr. Eichelman was born March 31, 1925 in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of the late George H. and May J. (Schillinger) Eichelman. He served his country during WWII in the United States Navy. He...

Marion Freer

Marion Freer

Apr 12, 2015

Naugatuck, CT Marion E. Freer, 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday April 12, 2015, surrounded by her family at the Watertown Convalarium. Born on August 26, 1924 in Saugatuck, CT to the late Thomas and Edith McFarland, she was the loving mother of 3 children and grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Marion was the devoted wife of...

Raymond Hebert

Raymond Hebert

Apr 11, 2015

Waterbury, CT Raymond F. Hebert, 56, husband of Marcena (Wilcox) Hebert, died peacefully Saturday April 11, 2015 at Wolcott View Manor. Ray was born in Lowell, MA on January 13, 1959 a son of the late Louis and Nancy (Sannazzaro) Hebert. Ray was a well known AIDS Activist, having appeared on many local television and radio shows. Ray is survived...

Helen Claire Hanlon

Helen Claire Hanlon

Apr 11, 2015

CHESHIRE- Helen Claire (Anderson) Hanlon, 80, of Cheshire died peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 11, 2015. She was the devoted wife of the late Vincent James Hanlon. Helen was born on June 7, 1934 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to Joseph L. and Helen Levins Anderson, and had been a Cheshire resident for over 45 years. Helen graduated as...