Obituaries

Marion "Bunny" Bussmann

Marion "Bunny" Bussmann

Jun 2, 2024

Marion ‘Bunny’ Kann Bussmann of Cheshire, Connecticut passed away peacefully on June 2nd, 2024 at the age of 97. The beloved wife of the late John ‘Jack’ W. Bussmann. Bunny was born in Bridgeport, CT to August and Anna Saul Kann on October 9, 1926. She grew up in Nichols, graduated from Lauralton Hall, and Larson College (now Quinnipiac).  At...

Heather L. Halloran Sepkowski

Heather L. Halloran Sepkowski

Jun 2, 2024

Heather L. Halloran Sepkowski, 53, of Cheshire, passed away on June 2, 2024. Heather was the loving wife of the late Paul Sepkowski, Jr., who passed in 2017. Heather was born on August 8, 1970 to Sandra and Thomas Halloran.

Heather worked as an insurance agent most of her life. Above all else, she loved her daughter Ashley and spending time...

Bernard L. Schechter

Bernard L. Schechter

Jun 1, 2024

Ocala, FL - Bernard Schechter, 81, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital. 

Mr. Schechter was born September 19, 1942, in New York, NY, the son of the late George and Edythe (Hecht) Schechter. He was an entrepreneur, owning several floor covering and household appliance repair businesses throughout the years. 

Mr. Schechter enjoyed boating, fishing, riding motorcycles,...

Mary A. Jentzen

Mary A. Jentzen

Jun 1, 2024

CHESHIRE – Mary A. Jentzen, 88, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford. She was the wife of the late Louis Jentzen.

Mrs. Jentzen was born February 1, 1936, in New Haven, daughter of the late Dr. Robert S. and Mary (Farrington) Golden. She was a retired dental hygienist.

Mrs. Jentzen leaves behind her his two sons,...

William Haywood

William Haywood

Jun 1, 2024

William P. Haywood Loving husband, father and grandfather Naugatuck, CT William Paxton Haywood, 79, loving husband of the late Francesanne (Tully) Haywood died Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Yale New Haven Hospital with family by his side. Bill was born on December 18, 1944, the son of the late Daniel Lewis and Naomi (Hedden) Haywood. He graduated from Crosby High...

Mary Morgan

Mary Morgan

Jun 1, 2024

Watertown, CT Mary Ann Morgan, 75, died peacefully on June 1, 2024 at her home. Mary Ann was born on May 3, 1949 in Danbury, CT a daughter of the late James L. and Natalie (Leahy) Morgan. Mary Ann loved being out in the sun and she brought sunshine wherever she was. Mary Ann is survived by her family of...

Marion Ann Winslow

Marion Ann Winslow

May 31, 2024

Marion Ann Winslow, 92, passed peacefully at Masonicare in Wallingford, CT on May 31, 2024. Born January 29, 1932 in Hackensack, NJ, she was the daughter of Hazel Erdman and John Eberle. Marion was a runway model in New York City before taking a position with Uniroyal in New Jersey. It was here that she met her future husband, Donald...

William Bradley Sr

William Bradley Sr

May 31, 2024

William M. Bradley, Sr. Loving father, grandfather and brother/Retired Corrections Officer Bristol, CT William M. Bradley, Sr., 57, died May 31, 2024 at Bristol Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born August 22, 1966 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late William Bradley, the late Aleta (Boyle) (Bradley) Mezzo and Dennis Mezzo. Before retiring, Bill worked for...

Richard Charles Heritage

Richard Charles Heritage

May 29, 2024

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou

Rich Heritage lived these words, always making those around him feel unique and special.

As a birthright Quaker, Rich believed that there is a special light, that of God, in every one of us. That...

Virginia C. Kenney

Virginia C. Kenney

May 28, 2024

CHESHIRE – Virginia “Ginny” C. Kenney, 80, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Civita Care Center in Cheshire. Ginny was predeceased by her beloved husband of 47 years, Walter F. Kenney Jr.

Ginny was born August 15, 1943, in Queens, N.Y., daughter of the late Frederick and Charlotte (Gabauer) Seebeck and was a graduate of John Adams High School...

Richard "Dick" Durand Dube

Richard "Dick" Durand Dube

May 28, 2024

Richard “Dick” Durand Dube, of Cheshire, beloved husband of 53 years to the late Joan Barrett Dube, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2024. He was born on November 25, 1933 in Waterbury, CT, son of the late Ralph and Mary (Shea) Dube.

Richard was a student at Sacred Heart and Cheshire Academy High Schools, playing football and competing in swimming....

Roger Morello

Roger Morello

May 26, 2024

Roger Morello, age 82, of Vero Beach, Fl. and formerly of Naugatuck, CT., entered into rest on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at his home in Vero Beach. He was the devoted husband of Kathleen (Rathburn) Morello for over 23 years. Roger was born on January 9, 1942 in Bridgeport, CT, son of the late Daniel Morello and Grace Borilli.

Roger graduated...

Geoffrey R. Ryan

Geoffrey R. Ryan

May 25, 2024

Prospect - Geoffrey R. Ryan passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 25, 2024. He was 38 years young and has left his family broken-hearted, but grateful for having had him bless their lives. He was a son, a brother, an uncle, and a dear friend to many. 

Geoff grew up in Cheshire, CT graduating from Cheshire High School.  At a young...

Marie Lorello

Marie Lorello

May 23, 2024

Marie (Pezzullo) Lorello, age 94, of Cheshire entered into rest on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Elim Park Rehabilitation Center after a long illness with her loving family by her side.  She was the devoted wife of the late Charles Robert “Chuck” Lorello for over 68 years until his passing in 2021.  Marie was born on January 12, 1930 in...

Joan Walk

Joan Walk

May 22, 2024

Joan Elizabeth Walk Loving mother and grandmother New Marlborough, MA Joan Elizabeth Walk was born on August 6, 1943 and died unexpectedly on May 22, 2024 at the age of 80. Joan was predeceased by her mother, Teresa (Teleisha) Mazilauskas, her father, Edward T. Mazilauskas, and her brother, Edward Mazilauskas. Joan worked as a teacher at the Kolburne School for...

Susan Mary Pelliccia

Susan Mary Pelliccia

May 18, 2024

Susan Mary Pelliccia (Integlia), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away peacefully on May 18, 2024 at the age of 79. Susan was born in New Haven, CT to the late Gladys and Peter Integlia, and most recently resided in Naugatuck, CT.She is predeceased by her son Jason, who she loved dearly, always carrying on his legacy...

Linda C. Burkus

Linda C. Burkus

May 15, 2024

Naugatuck – Linda C. Burkus, 79, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Waterbury Hospital.

Linda was born March 11, 1945, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Victor and Esther (Caroll) Burkus. She was a Registered Nurse at Waterbury Hospital until her retirement in 1990 from the nursing profession.

Linda is survived by many friends including Richard Cignotti.  In addition...

Carol Mansolf

Carol Mansolf

May 15, 2024

Carol Ann Mansolf November 18, 1944 - May 15, 2024 Carol Ann Mansolf, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend peacefully transitioned to the next phase of her journey, with her loving family by her side, on May 15, 2024. Carol was born on November 18, 1944 to late Charles Marchand and Mary J. (Belonick) Gwizd. She was...

Joseph J. Gilgallon Jr.

Joseph J. Gilgallon Jr.

May 10, 2024

CHESHIRE - Joseph "Joe" Gilgallon, Jr. passed away on May 10, 2024 at Yale New Haven Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the devoted husband of Karen (Zembko) Gilgallon for over 29 years until her passing in 2021.

Joe was born on April 24, 1961, in Meriden, son of the late Sandra (Moody)...

Howard Vagt

Howard Vagt

May 7, 2024

Naugatuck, CT Howard C. Vagt (Skipper), 95, husband of Mary Jane (Kovaleski) Vagt, died peacefully on May 7, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Howard was born on August 21, 1928, in Waterbury, CT, a son of the late Charles D. and Emma (Kaschel) Vagt. Howard graduated from Naugatuck High School and Waterbury State Technical College. He...