Obituaries
Ronald J. Grele
Dec 13, 2023
Ronald J. Grele, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends in his New York City home on December 13, 2023.
Ron was born on June 8, 1934, in Naugatuck, the son of the late John R. Grele and Martha (Painter) Grele and raised by his mother and an extensive and close-knit group of uncles, tantes, and cousins.
He...
Marion Roche
Dec 13, 2023
Marion (Buckholz) Roche, age 93, of Hamden entered into rest on Wednesday, December 13, 2013 at her home. She was the devoted wife of the late Joseph E. Roche Sr. for 63 years until his passing in 2013. Marion was born on April 29, 1930 in New Haven, daughter of the late Ernest and Helen (Crosby) Buckholz.
Marion grew up...
Carol Brown
Dec 12, 2023
Carol (Caroline) Brown, 93, passed away on Tuesday, December 12 at Masonicare Health Center. She was born in Waterbury, the daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Meier) Sinzger. Carol was predeceased by her husband Martin and her sister Anna.
Carol is survived by her four children Martin (Susan), Barbara, Michael (Terese) and Kathleen. She also leaves seven grandchildren Katie Brown Edwards,...
Patricia Kissane
Dec 12, 2023
MIDDLEBURY, CT Patricia (Duley) Kissane, 86, passed away on Tuesday December 12, 2023 after a long illness surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Waterbury on January 23, 1937, the daughter of the late Robert L. and Kathleen (Scally) Duley. Patricia spent her childhood in Naugatuck and was a longtime resident of Middlebury, where she raised her 9...
Mildred Adams
Dec 10, 2023
Cheshire - Mildred Adams, 93, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at her home. She was the wife of the late Frederick Adams.
Mrs. Adams was born December 26, 1929, in Tampa, FL, the daughter of the late Oscar and Lulu (Butts) Setterstrom. She was a longtime Cheshire resident and proudly served her country in the U.S. Air Force. ...
Robert Francis Armann
Dec 10, 2023
Robert Francis Armann, 87, of Cheshire, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, peacefully left this world on December 10, 2023, at Yale New Haven Health, St. Raphael Campus in New Haven, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on January 15, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York and was a longtime Cheshire resident. He was educated in Queens, New York and...
Patrick J. Fries
Dec 8, 2023
Naugatuck - Patrick Fries, 76, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, at his home. He was the husband of Betty (Bergeron) Fries.
Mr. Fries was born May 29, 1947, in Waterbury, the son of the late Lincoln and Margaret (Bergin) Fries. He was educated in local schools and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps., serving...
Diana Raczkowski
Dec 7, 2023
Naugatuck - Diana Raczkowski, 73 passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at her home. She was the wife of the late James Raczkowski.
Mrs. Raczkowski was born September 19, 1950, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Frank and Carmella (Martone) Spinelli. She was a longtime resident of Naugatuck moving from Waterbury 35 years ago. She was a communicant...
Laurie Lincoln
Dec 7, 2023
Naugatuck, CT Laurie Royal (Benedict) Lincoln, 69, died December 7, 2023 at Yale New Haven Hospital surrounded by her family, after her courageous battle with kidney disease. Laurie was born July 22, 1954 in Danbury, CT a daughter of the late Alfred and Laura Benedict of Bethel, CT. Laurie worked for many years as a short order cook at My...
Savanna Winters
Dec 6, 2023
Savanna Rose Winters “Loved spending time with her family” Naugatuck, CT Savanna Rose Winters, 36, died unexpectedly on December 6, 2023 at Waterbury Hospital. Savanna was born March 25, 1987 in Waterbury, CT a daughter of Robert Winters and Rose (Doyle) Winters and had lived in Naugatuck for most of her life. Savanna graduated from Naugatuck High School in 2005...
Joanne B. Buckheit
Dec 4, 2023
Joanne Buckheit, a beacon of love, returned to her heavenly home in the arms of the Lord on Monday, December 4, 2023, at the age of 85. She recently spent the Thanksgiving holiday in the celebratory glow of much of her family just days before her soul swiftly embarked in the quiet of night.
A devoted and adoring wife, Joanne...
Philip C. Rowley
Dec 2, 2023
Philip C. Rowley, 92, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023, at MidState Medical Center in Meriden. He was the husband of Judith (Kellogg) Rowley.
Mr. Rowley was born June 20, 1931, in Greenfield, MA., son of the late Harold and Leslie (Browning) Rowley. In addition to his wife, Judith Kellogg Rowley of 65 years, Mr. Rowley leaves behind his 3 children,...
Paul C. Belval
Nov 29, 2023
WATERBURY; Paul C. Belval, 90, of Waterbury, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Margaret M. (Collins) Belval, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage.
Paul was born January 20, 1933 in Waterbury, a son of the late Rosario E. and Levina (Chevrette) Belval...
Lawrence Koonz
Nov 26, 2023
Lawrence V. “Larry” Koonz Naugatuck, CT Lawrence Viekko “Larry” Koonz, 54, left this life unexpectedly on Sunday, November 26, 2023. Larry was born on August 14, 1969, in Waterbury, CT, the youngest of the seven children of Frances L. (Frazier) Crable and the late Richard E. Koonz, Sr. He spent his childhood in Naugatuck except for a brief period in...
Philip Edward Banning
Nov 25, 2023
Philip Edward Banning, age 67, of Cheshire entered into rest on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Phil was born on June 22, 1956 in Hamden and was a Cheshire resident for most of his life.
Phil was a devoted husband to the love of his life, Barbara (Klanica) Banning for over 45 years....
Betsey Nixon
Nov 25, 2023
Betsey Nixon 1931 - 2023 Betsey Beebe (Smith) Nixon, affectionately known as Bets, passed away on November 25, 2023, at the age of 92 in Southbury, CT. She was born on August 12, 1931, in Sayville, Long Island, New York, to Hervey Garrett Smith and Elsie (Beebe) Smith. Betsey was a strong and loving woman who cherished her family dearly....
Lois Labriola
Nov 24, 2023
Naugatuck - Lois Labriola, 92, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023, at her home. She was the beloved wife of Dr. Jerry Labriola.
Mrs. Labriola was born on May 8, 1931, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late George and Viola (Carlson) Follett. A lifelong Naugatuck resident, she graduated from Naugatuck High School, Class of 1949, Skidmore College, Class...
James O'Halloran Iii
Nov 24, 2023
Ansonia, CT James Joseph O’Halloran III, D.O., 65, passed away on November 24, 2023, in Ansonia, CT. James was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 1957, in Danbury, CT, as the oldest of five siblings of the late James “Jim” O’Halloran Jr. and Marilyn “Lynn” (Nardello) O’Halloran. James was raised in Wilton, CT and graduated from Wilton High School. He...
Rosemary A. Schiavone
Nov 23, 2023
Rosemary Cocchiola Schiavone, the beloved wife of the late Alphonse (Al) Schiavone, died peacefully at her home in Cheshire on November 23, 2023. Rosemary was born in Waterbury, Connecticut on January 15, 1928, the daughter of the late Bernard and Rose (Lucas) Cocchiola. She is survived by her three daughters, Leslie Stewart (William) of Branford, Claudia Schiavone of Branford, and...
Joan Corsino
Nov 23, 2023
Joan M. Corsino, 86, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2023 after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was the wife of the late Alfred S. Corsino. Joan was born on December 9, 1936 in Waterbury, Connecticut, daughter of the late William McDonald Sr. and Lillian (Greenwood) McDonald. Joan spent most of her young years growing up in...
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