Obituaries

Ruby Anderson

Ruby Anderson

Jun 21, 2014

Naugatuck-Ruby L. (Mullins) Anderson, 88, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Arthur H. Anderson, II. Ruby was born on January 6, 1926 in Hardy, AR a daughter of the late Richard and Athena (Neal) Mullins. She worked as a Nurse’s Aide for Waterbury...

Nelson  Bras

Nelson Bras

Jun 20, 2014

Naugatuck-Nelson Ribeiro Bras, 72, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2014, at St. Mary’s hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Maria Cremelinda Santos Bras. Mr. Bras was born on December 26, 1941 in Setubal Portugal, the son of the late Jose and Gloria Bras. He was the owner of Nelson’s Seafood which served Naugatuck and...

Darlene Donovan

Darlene Donovan

Jun 20, 2014

Naugatuck – Darlene (Meyers) Donovan, 63, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2014 at The Hospital of Central CT., surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Michael Donovan. Mrs. Donovan was born on March 25, 1951 in Bridgeport, a daughter of the late Henry and Jeanne (Buddenhagen) Meyers. She was employed by the Stork Club Child Care&...

Gertrude B. Tousignant

Gertrude B. Tousignant

Jun 20, 2014

NAUGATUCK- Mrs. Gertrude B. (Roberts) Tousignant, 89, of Naugatuck, passed away Friday evening June 20, 2014 at the Middlebury Convalescent Home. She was the widow of the late Leo A. Tousignant, who passed away in 2013 after 59 years of marriage. Mrs. Tousignant was born in Holyoke, MA, Nov. 18, 1924, a daughter of the late Arthur and Gertrude (Brachman)...

Mattie Verceski

Mattie Verceski

Jun 17, 2014

Naugatuck-Mattie (Taylor) Verceski, 97, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at Beacon Brook Healthcare. She was the wife of the late Charles A. Verceski. Mrs. Verceski was born on March 3, 1917 in Sharon, CT, a daughter of the late Arthur Taylor and Grace (Vosburgh, Taylor) Lewis. She was retired from Uniroyal Inc., where she worked for many years....

Donna Dietz

Donna Dietz

Jun 16, 2014

Naugatuck-Donna (Gabani) Dietz, 54, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2014 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was the wife of Dirk Dietz. Donna was born on January 14, 1960 in Waterbury a daughter of the late Emo and Elizabeth (Caulfield) Gabani. She worked as a paraprofessional at Naugatuck High School for many years, but her first priority...

Sandra O. Paquette

Sandra O. Paquette

Jun 15, 2014

Sandra O. Paquette, age 74, of Prospect entered into rest on Sunday, June 15, 2014 at Paradigm Health Care of Prospect. She was the devoted wife of Roland P. Paquette. Sandra was born on October 1, 1939 in New London, daughter of the late Grant W. and Henrietta Bassett Outtrim. She was a parishioner and Eucharistic Minister of the Church...

William Conda

William Conda

Jun 15, 2014

SOUTHBURY – William Conda, 86 passed away peacefully on June 15, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Evelyn Conda, his wife of 43 years whom he will be reunited with after 28 years. Bill was born August 23, 1927 in Waterbury the son of the late Andrew and Anna (Aagaard)...

Linda Louise Gordon

Linda Louise Gordon

Jun 14, 2014

PLANTSVILLE - Linda Louise Gordon, age 54, passed away June 14 , 2014 at Silver Springs Care Center, Meriden, CT after a long battle with cancer. Born November 13, 1959, in Hartford, Ct, she spent her early years in Windsor and Cheshire, CT. She was the daughter of William and Marilyn Wenner Gordon of Plantsville, CT. Linda graduated from Cheshire...

John Mihalcik

John Mihalcik

Jun 14, 2014

North Haven - John Joseph Mihalcik Jr. 34, passed away unexpectedly on June 14, 2014 after a long illness. He was the husband of Carla (Ayoub) Mihalcik. John was born on July 24, 1979 in Waterbury. He was the son of Cynthia Farrell-Davis of Naugatuck and the late John Mihalcik Sr. In addition to his wife, John is survived by...

Darren Mckenty

Darren Mckenty

Jun 12, 2014

Waterbury - Darren J. McKenty, 44, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 12, 2014. Mr. McKenty was born on November 10, 1969 in Messina, N.Y., a son of Gail (Tessier) McKenty and the late John McKenty. He was Executive Director for Marquee Events and Catering of Hartford. In addition to his mother, Gail, Darren is survived by his two sisters,...

Phyllis A. Hatch

Phyllis A. Hatch

Jun 10, 2014

CHESHIRE - Phyllis A. Hatch, 78, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at the Highlands Health Care Center in Cheshire. Ms. Hatch was born December 21, 1935 in Waterbury the daughter of the late George and Mary (Sheehan) Hatch. She was a longtime Cheshire resident who worked for a number of years for Dr. Eagan in his dental practice as...

Emma L. Pelz

Emma L. Pelz

Jun 9, 2014

CHESHIRE - Emma A. "Lee" Pelz, 100, passed away on June 9, 2014 at Masonicare in Wallingford. Lee was born on November 13, 1913 in Greens Farms, daughter of the late Frederick and Emma Parsell Anderson. Named for her mother, she acquired the name "Sooky" from her older sister during high school, then renamed herself "Lee" among her many friends...

Benedict Zullo

Benedict Zullo

Jun 9, 2014

CHESHIRE - Benedict Zullo, 84, passed away Monday June 9, 2014 at Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket, RI. He was the husband of the late Carol Leigh Zullo. Mr. Zullo was born April 6, 1930 in New Haven, the son of the late John and Mary (Gargiulo) Zullo. He obtained his Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Institute of...

Rose M. Tito

Rose M. Tito

Jun 9, 2014

Rose M. Tito, 95, passed away Monday June 9, 2014 at the Highlands Health Care Center in Cheshire. Arrangements- A graveside service for Rose will be held 1 P.M Wednesday June 11, 2014 at St. Bridget Cemetery, Higgins Road, Cheshire, 06410. Burial will follow after the service. There are no calling hours.

Edward Day

Edward Day

Jun 5, 2014

Delray Beach, Fl. - Edward A. Day, 85, of 5160 Las Verdes Circle, formerly of Naugatuck, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2014, at Delray Medical Center. He was the husband of Jeanne (Normand) Day. Mr. Day was born on October 13, 1928, in Naugatuck, the son of the late John and Mary (Dehefska) Dziengielewski. He retired from Uniroyal Chemical...

Frank C. Mazzella

Frank C. Mazzella

Jun 5, 2014

PLANTSVILLE - Frank C. Mazzella, 88, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2014 at Apple Rehab in Plainville. He was the husband of Barbara (Kelleher) Mazzella. Frank was born November 4, 1925 in Ischia, Italy, the son of the late Giuseppe and Nicolina (DiMeglio) Mazzella. He was a member of the Italian Navy before coming to the U.S. in 1952. Upon...

Donald Henebry

Donald Henebry

Jun 3, 2014

WATERBURY- Donald Henebry, 68, Waterbury, CT, died Tuesday June 3, 2014 at his residence. Born in Waterbury, CT, he was the son of the late Norbert and the late Dolores (Kalczynski) Henebry. He was a graduate of St. Margaret’s Grammar School Class of 1959, Crosby High School Class of 1963, and Post College Class of 1966. Donald was a Manager...

Lois Lukeski

Lois Lukeski

Jun 1, 2014

Prospect - Lois (Rodman) (Doback) Lukeski, 82, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2014 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Thaddeus (Ted) Lukeski. Mrs. Lukeski was born on November 10, 1931 in Shamokin, Pa., the daughter of the late Marlin and Mabel (Davies) Rodman. Lois was longtime employee of the Naugatuck...

Thomasine Connelly

Thomasine Connelly

May 30, 2014

Prospect-Thomasine (Tomi) Connelly, 71, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2014. She was the wife of the late Vincent Connelly. Mrs. Connelly was born on December 7, 1942 in Springfield, MA a daughter of the late Thomas Bodley and Victoria (Skawrinski) Bodley. She was retired from Pettit Tools where she worked for many years. She is survived by her son,...