Obituaries

Ann Allyn Forlenzo Madden

Ann Allyn Forlenzo Madden

Sep 29, 2025

Ann F. Madden, 94, of Cheshire, CT, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025 at Marbridge Assisted Living in Cheshire. She was born on September 17, 1931 in Waterbury. CT, to the late Robert Charles Allyn and Helen Shirley (Strubell) Allyn of Watertown, CT.

Ann graduated from Watertown High School before attending Waterbury Hospital School of Nursing in Waterbury, CT, where...

Robert B. Looker

Robert B. Looker

Sep 26, 2025

Robert Looker was born on May 16, 1935 in Lynn, MA, the son of Bryce O. Looker and Frances (LeBlanc) Looker. The family also included his paternal grandparents (Harrison and Myrtle (Fountain) Looker and two sisters, Cynthia and Alice. He was brought up in active, close-knit neighborhood where he made life-long friends who enjoyed a variety of sports including a...

Janet S. Cabral

Janet S. Cabral

Sep 24, 2025

Janet S. Cabral, 89, of Naugatuck, beloved wife of the late Henry J. Cabral, passed away on September 24, 2025, at Waterbury Hospital. She was born on November 14, 1935, in Whitinsville, MA to the late Walter J. Stankiewicz Sr and Marie (Dupre) Stankiewicz.

She was employed as a payroll specialist for Uniroyal Inc. and Allied Signal during her working years....

Paul L. Camerato

Paul L. Camerato

Sep 24, 2025

Longtime Cheshire resident and one of the town’s most beloved clothiers, Paul L. Camerato, 81, peacefully passed away September 24, 2025. Paul’s care and love for his family was never ending, in no case more than for his high school sweetheart Corinne (Rittel) who he married on October 17, 1964.

In addition to Corinne, he is survived by his three doting...

Michael Z. Menaker

Michael Z. Menaker

Sep 20, 2025

Michael Z. Menaker, 81, beloved husband of the late Marjorie Menaker, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025. Born on July 6, 1944 in Worchester, MA, he was the son of the late Morris and Rose (Goff) Menaker. After marrying Marjorie on July 16, 1967, they eventually settled in Oakville, CT where they lived for over 40 years. Michael spent...

Constance "Connie" Brush

Constance "Connie" Brush

Sep 19, 2025

Naugatuck - Constance “Connie” Brush, 87, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025. She was the wife of the late Charles H. Brush.

Mrs. Brush was born November 21, 1937, in Eagle Lake, Maine, the daughter of the late Fred and Irene (Lamore) Gagnon. She was a longtime Naugatuck resident, where she was a dedicated member of the Beacon Valley Grange...

Michael R. Kolodziej

Michael R. Kolodziej

Sep 19, 2025

Terryville - Michael Kolodziej, 45, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife and his family on Friday, September 19, 2025. He was the husband of Jean (Tardy) Kolodziej.

Michael was born July 22, 1980, in Waterbury, the son of the late Michael and Marjorie (Casper) Kolodziej. He was a graduate of W.F. Kaynor Technical High School, Class of 1998. A longtime...

Joyce R. Cassidy

Joyce R. Cassidy

Sep 18, 2025

Joyce R. Cassidy, 91, passed away on September 18, 2025, peacefully at her home. Born on May 13, 1934 in Bedford Hills, NY, she was the daughter of the late Kermit and Sally (Philbrook) Rice. She was predeceased by her husband, Francis “Frank” Cassidy as well as her brothers, Rudy R. Rice and Ronald “Bud” Rice.

Joyce is survived by her...

Zane E. Newell

Zane E. Newell

Sep 15, 2025

Waterbury, CT     Zane E. Newell, 89, husband of Joan (Woodfield) Newell, died peacefully on September 15, 2025 at Waterbury Hospital.

Zane was born September 23, 1935 in Maine a son of the late Frederick Harold Newell and Georgia (Abbott) Newell. Zane lived in Waterbury most of his life, attended local schools and graduated from Wilby High School. For most of...

Dr. Howard Martin Harmetz

Dr. Howard Martin Harmetz

Sep 15, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dr. Howard Martin Harmetz, who left us on September 15, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on June 14, 1945, in Brooklyn, NY, but raised in the Bronx, to the late Harry Joseph and Miriam (Rubenstein) Harmetz. Howard dedicated his life to his profession and his community, becoming...

Noela B. Couture

Noela B. Couture

Sep 13, 2025

Noela B. (Koslosky) Couture, age 68, of Beacon Falls, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. She was the devoted wife of Mark S. Couture for over 45 years; this October 5th would have marked their 46th wedding anniversary.

Born on December 23, 1956, in Waterbury, Noela...

Robert F. Magnamo, Sr.

Robert F. Magnamo, Sr.

Sep 13, 2025

Naugatuck, CT Robert F. Magnamo, Sr., 85, husband of Helen (Klimaszewski) Magnamo, died peacefully on September 13, 2025 at his home surrounded by loving family.

Bob was born January 24, 1940 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late Frank and Adeline (Dobrowski) Magnamo and had lived in Naugatuck all of his life. Bob graduated from Naugatuck High School, Class of...

Joseph J. McAndrew

Joseph J. McAndrew

Sep 12, 2025

Cheshire – Joseph McAndrew, 82, of Cheshire, beloved husband of Carol (Follo) McAndrew, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on September 12, 2025. Joseph was born on July 9, 1943, in New Haven, the son of the late James and Catherine McAndrew.

Joseph’s love of golf began at age 10, growing up in a home that bordered the ninth tee at...

Howard D. Hoyt

Howard D. Hoyt

Sep 12, 2025

Howard Dickerman Hoyt, 73, of North Haven, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Friday, September 12, 2025. He was born November 16, 1951, the son of Vivian Dickerman Hoyt and Elwood L. Hoyt Sr., both deceased. Howie grew up in both the Hamden and Cheshire communities with a strong sense of family, loyalty and humor that carried...

Edward P. Siemenski

Edward P. Siemenski

Sep 12, 2025

Beacon Falls- Edward (Ed) P. Siemenski, 82, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 12, 2024. He was the husband of Lurana Siemenski.

Ed was born February 7, 1943, in Derby, the son of the late Frank and Theresa (Bachinsky) Siemenski. He was raised in Beacon Falls and attended Naugatuck High School. Upon finishing high school, Ed enlisted in...

Debra H. Daigle

Debra H. Daigle

Sep 11, 2025

Beacon Falls – Debra Daigle, 71, of Beacon Falls, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on May 9, 1954, in Derby, she was the daughter of the late Nathan and Helen (Groccia) Russell. A lifelong resident of Beacon Falls, Debra was the beloved wife of Arthur Daigle Jr., whom she married in 1974.

A...

Beverly (Nickerson) LaRowe

Beverly (Nickerson) LaRowe

Sep 10, 2025

Naugatuck - Beverly (Nickerson) LaRowe , 84, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Shady Knoll Health Center. She was the wife of the late Charles LaRowe, who passed away in 1990.

Beverly was born June 21, 1941, in Danbury, the daughter of the late Michael and Stella (Vivieros) Scalzo. She was raised in...

Peter C. Cater

Peter C. Cater

Sep 10, 2025

July 12, 1951 – September 10, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Peter C. Cater, age 74, of Naugatuck, CT on September 10, 2025.

Born on July 12, 1951 in Stamford, CT, Peter was the beloved son of Carman Cater and Christine Boland Cater. After the passing of his mother at a young age, Peter was...

Marilyn L. Ingerson

Marilyn L. Ingerson

Sep 9, 2025

Marilyn Lorraine Ingerson, 87, of Cheshire CT, the widow of Roy R. Ingerson, to whom she was married for 54 years, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025, at Yale New Haven Hospital.

Marilyn was born in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Clarence and Margaret (Dillon) McHugh. She lived in Waterbury and attended Wilby High School Class of 1956. She...

Maria Fernanda Santos

Maria Fernanda Santos

Sep 9, 2025

Naugatuck, CT Maria Fernanda Santos, 73, wife of Charles F. “Carlos” Santos, died peacefully on September 9, 2025 at Yale New Haven Hospital.

Fernanda was born September 8, 1952 in Guarda (SE’), Portugal a daughter of the late Fernando S. Marques and Silvina Do Carmo Marques. She settled in Naugatuck in March of 1973 and worked at Timex Corporation until 1982....