Obituaries

Frederick Scott Jr

Frederick Scott Jr

Oct 2, 2014

Naugatuck, CT Frederick L. “Fred” Scott, Jr., 75, of Naugatuck, husband of Helen Joan (Skridulis) Scott, died Thursday at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in West Haven. Fred was born September 27, 1939 in Waterbury, a son of the late Frederick L. Scott, Sr., and Agnes (Fageraas) Scott and had lived most of his life in Naugatuck. Fred was a...

H. Colin Sanders

H. Colin Sanders

Oct 2, 2014

WALLINGFORD – H. Colin Sanders, 77, passed away Thursday October 2, 2014 at Masonicare of Wallingford. H. Colin Sanders was born June 28, 1937 in New York, NY the son of the late Eric S. and Elizabeth (Handyside) Sanders. He was a longtime resident of Newport, RI and San Jose, CA before moving to Wallingford in 2009. Colin is survived...

Michael Thomas Miele,  IV

Michael Thomas Miele, IV

Sep 29, 2014

Michael Thomas Miele, IV, of Waterbury, became an Angel on September 29, 2014. He is the cherished first son of Michael Thomas Miele, III and Samantha Ann (Wilcox) Miele. Michael’s memory will be treasured by his three loving big sisters; Saige Elizabeth Miele, Marissa Marie Miele and Amilia Rose Miele. Michael’s parents and sisters would like to express that they...

Alvina Smith

Alvina Smith

Sep 29, 2014

PROSPECT- Alvina Smith, 95, passed away Monday September 29, 2014 at the Masonic Hospital in Wallingford. She was predeceased by her husband Charles J. Smith who passed away in 2010. She was born July 31, 1919 in McCrory, AR daughter of the late Allan and Julie (Hale) Justice. Alvina was a "Rosie the Riveter" during WWII. In her free time...

Donna M. Hearl

Donna M. Hearl

Sep 29, 2014

EAST HADDAM - Donna M. (LeVasseur) Hearl, age 77, of East Haddam and formerly of Waterbury, passed away Monday, September 29, 2014 at Chestelm Health & Rehab Center in East Haddam. Donna was born July 12, 1937 in Millinocket , ME the daughter of the late Donald and Stella (Ferris) LeVasseur. She was employed by Timex Corp. for many years...

Margaret Fortune

Margaret Fortune

Sep 27, 2014

HAMDEN - Margaret Fortune, 92, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2014 at her home. She was husband of the late William W. Fortune Sr. Mrs. Fortune was born October 5, 1921 in New Haven, the daughter of the late Martin and Agnes (Crow) King Sr. She was raised in New Haven and attended local schools before moving to Woodbridge in...

Robert Francis Wecker

Robert Francis Wecker

Sep 26, 2014

CHESHIRE- Robert Francis Wecker, 83, passed away Friday September 26, 2014 at the Connecticut Hospice in Branford, CT. He was the loving husband of Susan (Doolan) Wecker to whom he was married for 58 years. He was born February 21, 1931 in White Plains, NY son of the late Carl and Hazel (Roome) Wecker. Robert was a graduate of White...

John Paige Sr

John Paige Sr

Sep 25, 2014

NAUGATUCK, CT John Lowell Paige, Sr., 84, formerly of Conrad Street, and the husband of the late Dorothy June (Vetovich) Paige, died Thursday, September 25, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. John was born March 23, 1930 in Swampscott, MA a son of the late Frances Ellwood Paige and Carol Thompson Paige. John was a graduate of M.I.T. and had...

Claire Pelgro

Claire Pelgro

Sep 25, 2014

PELGRO, Claire M. (Atkins) of Tarpon Springs, Florida, formerly of Naugatuck, CT, died September 25, 2014. Wife of the late Samuel E. Pelgro, formerly of Naugatuck, CT. Beloved mother of Michael J. Pelgro and his wife, Elizabeth M. Pelgro, of Needham, MA. Sister of the late Helen Burrill and her husband William formerly of Braintree, MA; the late Mary Kavigian...

Kenneth H. 'Bud' Hall

Kenneth H. 'Bud' Hall

Sep 24, 2014

CHESHIRE – Kenneth H. "Bud" Hall, 86, passed away peacefully Wednesday September 24, 2014 at Mid-State Medical Center in Meriden. He was the husband of the late Maureen C. Hall. Mr. Hall was born December 29, 1927 in Waterbury, the son of the late Samuel Foote and Lois Welton Hall. He was a lifelong Cheshire resident where he was active...

Dorothy E. LaRosa

Dorothy E. LaRosa

Sep 22, 2014

Dorothy E.(Watterworth) LaRosa, age 70, of Waterbury entered into rest on Monday, September 22, 2014 at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of Mark LaRosa. Dorothy was born on September 17, 1944 in Waterbury, daughter of the late David and Carolyn (Davis) Watterworth, Sr. She was a Home Health Care Aide for VNA...

Robert Pyshna

Robert Pyshna

Sep 21, 2014

Naugatuck, CT Robert R. “Rick” Pyshna, 68, of Naugatuck, husband of Barbara (Paszel) Pyshna, died Sunday at his home surrounded by his loving family. Rick was born April 8, 1946 in Waterbury, a son of the late Harry and Helen (Grandel) Pyshna and was a lifelong Naugatuck resident, who attended local schools and in 1965 graduated from Naugatuck High School....

Reed Stachelek

Reed Stachelek

Sep 21, 2014

NAUGATUCK, CT Reed Lee Stachelek, 35, of Naugatuck, died Sunday, September 21, 2014 at his home. Reed was born in Harlan, Kentucky, a son of the late Terry Lee Dotson and Marie Stachelek. Reed lived most of his life in Naugatuck, attended local schools and graduated from Naugatuck High School. Reed is an honorably discharged United States Army Veteran. Reed...

Deborah J. Pesillo

Deborah J. Pesillo

Sep 20, 2014

WATERBURY- Deborah J. Pesillo, 61, passed away peacefully Saturday September 20th 2014 at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was the devoted wife of James A. Pesillo. Debbie was born January 27th 1953 in Waterbury, to the late James and Eleanor (Goodwin) Root. She loved visiting casinos and playing bingo in her free time. But most of all, Debbie loved her children...

Ernest J. Fanton Jr.

Ernest J. Fanton Jr.

Sep 17, 2014

WATERBURY - Ernest J. Fanton Jr., 56, passed away at his home on September 17, 2014. Ernest was born on June 26, 1958 in Bridgeport, to Ernest J. Fanton and Louise Barnes Fanton. He is survived by his mother of Port Richey, FL; his son, Ernest J. Fanton the 3rd and his wife Jennifer of Wallingford, CT; his sister Kathleen...

James Mcknight Beatty

James Mcknight Beatty

Sep 16, 2014

WATERBURY- James (Jim) McKnight Beatty, 63, passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 16th, 2014 at Connecticut Hospice in Branford. Jim was born January 16th 1951 in New Milford, son of Germaine Dugre' Beatty Gardiner and the late James Beatty. He was raised by his mother and his loving stepfather George Gardiner. After Jim graduated from Kennedy High School in Waterbury...

Richard A. Daly

Richard A. Daly

Sep 12, 2014

Richard A. Daly, age 79, of Cheshire entered into rest on Friday, September 12, 2014 at MidState Medical Center. He was the devoted husband of Ethel (Golde) Daly. Richard was born on April 4, 1935 in Flushing, NY, son of the late Albert Daly and Bertha (Neuss) Leonard. He retired from Comcast in 1993, was a member of the American...

Ruth-Shirley Clark

Ruth-Shirley Clark

Sep 12, 2014

Ruth-Shirley Clark, 93, a longtime resident of Middlebury passed away, Friday, September 12, 2014, at Middlebury Convalescence Home. She was born July 18, 1921 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Arthur Booth and Beatrice (Lindauer) Booth. Ruth graduated from Methodist hospital with a degree in Nursing and was a proud Veteran of World War II where she served as a...

John P. 'Johnny Jac' Jacaruso Jr.

John P. 'Johnny Jac' Jacaruso Jr.

Sep 11, 2014

CHESHIRE - John P. “Johnny Jac” Jacaruso Jr., 59, passed away after a long illness from complications of diabetes on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at Yale New Haven Hospital, St. Raphael’s Campus. He was the devoted husband of Janet (O'Connor) Jacaruso. Johnny was born September 1, 1955 in Waterbury, the son of the late John P. and Nancy (Aceto) Jacaruso....

Donald H. Eureka

Donald H. Eureka

Sep 6, 2014

WATERBURY — Donald H. Eureka, 72, entered into rest Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Frances (Azukas) Eureka. Don was born Dec. 31, 1941 in Waterbury to the late Ernest and Mildred (Hendricks) Eureka. He attended Mary Abbott Grammar School and Croft High School. Don went on to join the Navy....