Obituaries

Patricia Ann Collins

Patricia Ann Collins

May 6, 2024

Patricia Ann Collins, 86, of Cheshire, beloved wife of 65 years to George E. Collins, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2024 with her entire family by her side. Patricia was born on December 2, 1937, in Waterbury, CT to the late Patrick and Mary Murphy.

Patricia enjoyed sewing and knitting and made sure that all her children and grandchildren had...

John Edward Guetens Jr.

John Edward Guetens Jr.

May 6, 2024

CHESHIRE – John Edward Guetens Jr(Jack), 95, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, at Regency House Health & Rehabilitation Center in Wallingford. He was the husband of the late Evelyn (Mawhinney) Guetens.

Mr. Guetens was born September 20, 1928, in West Haven, son of the late John Edward Sr. and Constance (Liotard) Guetens. He was a retired purchasing manager for O.F....

Robert G. Daisomont Sr.

Robert G. Daisomont Sr.

May 6, 2024

Robert G. Daisomont Sr., age 95, of Waterbury and formerly of New Fairfield and Punta Gorda, FL, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024 at Southington Care Center.  He was the devoted husband of the late Mabel J. (Jamael) Daisomont for over 65 years until her passing in 2021.  Robert was born on October 28, 1928 in New York City,...

Margaret Mary "Peggy" Valencis

Margaret Mary "Peggy" Valencis

May 6, 2024

Mrs. Margaret Mary “Peggy” (O’Dea) Valencis, 93 of Cheshire passed away Monday May 6, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Walter J. Valencis.

Peggy was born July 2, 1930 in Waterbury, a daughter of the late Michael and Nellie (Bresnahan) O’Dea and was a longtime Cheshire resident. She was a graduate of...

Raymond A. Ismail

Raymond A. Ismail

May 5, 2024

Raymond A. Ismail of Fort Pierce Florida formerly of Watertown Connecticut passed away peacefully after a brief illness on May 5th 2024. He was born April 1st 1937 in Cheshire Ct. son of the late Ramadan and Cecile Ismail. Ray was a Korean War Veteran with the United States Air Force.

Ray was predeceased by his wife of 59 years Betty...

Denise Berardi

Denise Berardi

May 5, 2024

Naugatuck, CT; Denise M. Berardi, 58, died unexpectedly on May 5, 2024 at Waterbury Hospital. Denise was born September 9, 1965 in Waterbury, CT the daughter of Lorraine (Bellemare) Berardi and the late Anthony “Brud” Berardi, Jr. Denise was a lifelong Naugatuck resident, attended local schools and graduated from Naugatuck High School. Denise enjoyed gardening, being a caretaker and spending...

Valerie (Swenor) (McCann) Dixon

Valerie (Swenor) (McCann) Dixon

May 1, 2024

DELAND, FL – Mrs. Valerie (Swenor) (McCann) Dixon, 67, of Deland, FL, wife of the late Chuck Dixon and daughter of Katie and Albert Fleck of Naugatuck and the late Theron Swenor, passed away May 1, 2024 in Deland, FL. 

 Valerie was born in Middlebury, VT on May 27, 1956 and attended schools in Naugatuck, CT. Besides her parents of Naugatuck,...

Anna Maria Pito

Anna Maria Pito

May 1, 2024

CHESHIRE- It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Anna Maria Pito (Maffettone) age 92, on May 1st 2024. Anna Maria was born in Naples, Italy, December 16, 1931, and married Dr. Vincent John Pito in 1958. Shortly after their marriage they moved to the United States to start a family and where Vincent began practicing medicine....

Frances B. Barriault

Frances B. Barriault

May 1, 2024

Frances B. Barriault, age 74, of Waterbury, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital.  Frances was born on July 24, 1949 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Ernest Ziegler and Hazel (Rassiga) Yakulevich. 

Frances was a lifelong Waterbury resident and attended local schools, graduating from John F. Kennedy High School, Class of 1967.   She worked...

Branden S. Hutchinson

Branden S. Hutchinson

Apr 30, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Branden Scott Hutchinson.

Born to Colleen and Jeffrey Hutchinson, Branden grew up in Venice, Florida. He spent his youth traveling, boating, and camping with his family. He participated in many sports throughout his childhood including soccer, sailing, and pole vaulting. 

After graduating from Cardinal Mooney High School in Sarasota, FL, Branden...

Carol Robillard

Carol Robillard

Apr 29, 2024

Carol Robillard “Her family was her greatest joy” Naugatuck, CT Carol Robillard, 72, wife of Elmer Robillard, died peacefully on April 29, 2024 at her home surrounded by loving family. Carol was born on September 3, 1951 in New Brunswick, Canada a daughter of the late Wilfred and Mary (Travis) Markey. Carol graduated from Shelton High School and worked for...

Dr. Gerald "Jerry" Labriola

Dr. Gerald "Jerry" Labriola

Apr 28, 2024

Dr. Gerald “Jerry” Labriola, 92, passed away Sunday, April 28th, 2024. He was the beloved husband of the late Lois (Follett) Labriola. Dr. Labriola was born on December 12, 1931, in Waterbury, the son of the late Pasquale and Rose (Famularo) Labriola. A lifelong Naugatuck resident, he graduated from Naugatuck High School, Class of 1949, Yale University, Class of 1953,...

Robert H. Morgan

Robert H. Morgan

Apr 27, 2024

Cheshire - Robert H. Morgan, 77, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Midstate Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.   He was the devoted and beloved husband of Elaine Muldowney. Although they had known each other for over 40 years, they were married in September of 2021.

Robert was born December 18; 1946, in Norwich, the son of...

Jack Pei-Ming Chu

Jack Pei-Ming Chu

Apr 27, 2024

Jack Pei-Ming Chu, age 75, of Southington and formerly of Cheshire, entered into rest on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Hartford Hospital with his loving family by his side following a 10-month courageous battle with liver disease.  He was the devoted husband to the love of his life, Dolly (Chang) Chu, for 46 years.  Jack was born on February 7,...

Joan Hagstrand

Joan Hagstrand

Apr 27, 2024

Naugatuck, CT Joan (Colvin) Hagstrand, 68, widow of Warren Hagstrand, Jr., whom she had been married to for 43 years, died peacefully on April 27, 2024 at Waterbury Hospital. Joanie, as she was affectionately called by all, was born on March 17, 1956 in Flushing, Queens, NY, the youngest daughter of the late William and Doris (Stahlberg) Colvin. She lived...

Cheryl A. Amodeo

Cheryl A. Amodeo

Apr 26, 2024

South Kingstown, RI – Cheryl Ann (Trasko) Amodeo, 77, formerly of Naugatuck, passed away suddenly with her family at her side at South County Hospital in South Kingston, RI, on Friday April 26, 2024. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael R. Amodeo, and her sister Nancy Trasko.

Cheryl was born in Norwich, Connecticut, on December 13, 1946. She was the...

Paul Fecteau

Paul Fecteau

Apr 25, 2024

Middlebury - Paul Fecteau, 77, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Waterbury Hospital. He was the husband of Barbara (Gilnack) Fecteau. 

Paul was born July 20, 1946, in Eugene, OR, the son of the late Lucien and Marion (Byron) Fecteau. He graduated from Wilcox High School and was a Machinist for Pratt and Whitney for 47 years.  

He was...

Julieta "Vita" Maria Frantsve

Julieta "Vita" Maria Frantsve

Apr 21, 2024

Julieta Maria Frantsve, 86, of Park Ridge, IL, peacefully passed away on April 21, 2024 at her new home in Cheshire, Connecticut surrounded by her loving family. Julieta was married to the late Dennis John Frantsve for 49 years. She was born on January 10, 1938 in San José, Costa Rica to the late Arturo Chacón Monge and Belarmina Mora...

Philip Nichols Jr

Philip Nichols Jr

Apr 20, 2024

Naugatuck, CT Philip Winston Nichols, Jr., 77, husband of Cynthia Nichols, died unexpectedly on April 20, 2024 at Waterbury Hospital. Phil was born July 2, 1946 in Presque Isle, Maine son of the late Philip and Vivian Nichols and was raised in Presque Isle, ME and Milford, CT. Before retiring in 2008, Phil worked as a butcher for 42 years...

Philip Arcuri

Philip Arcuri

Apr 19, 2024

Naugatuck, CT Philip A. Arcuri, 77, husband of Annette J. Arcuri, died peacefully on April 19, 2024 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in West Haven. Phil was born November 25, 1946 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late Gabriel and Mary (Matos) Arcuri. Phil graduated from St. Francis School, Naugatuck High School and Recruit Training Command in Great...