Obituaries

Martha Waldo

Martha Waldo

Jul 1, 2024

Martha J. Waldo Loving wife, mother, grandmother & great grandmother Naugatuck, CT Martha J. Waldo, 90, wife of Frederick H. Waldo, died peacefully on July 1, 2024 at the Lutheran Home of Southbury. Martha was born March 18, 1934 in Avon, NY daughter of the late William and Doris (Ball) Henderson. Martha lived in Naugatuck most of her life and...

Philip William Kasperzyk

Philip William Kasperzyk

Jun 27, 2024

Philip William Kasperzyk, of East Haven, formerly of Cheshire, passed away on June 27, 2024. Philip was born on May 19, 1943 in New Haven, CT to the late John and Helen Kasperzyk.

Phil dedicated 4 years to the United States Navy. He then was a letter carrier for over 30 years, earning him the endearment, “Phil the mailman”. After a...

John Fenton

John Fenton

Jun 26, 2024

NAUGATUCK, CT John Herb “Jack” Fenton, 80, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2024, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Jack was surrounded by his loving family and friends as well as his exceptional hospice and home care team. Jack was born January 26, 1944, in Waterbury, the son of the late David William and Anne Marie Fenton,...

Sharon L. Ancheff

Sharon L. Ancheff

Jun 23, 2024

Sharon L. Ancheff, 65 of Naugatuck, passed away on Sunday June 23, 2024 at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by her family.

Sharon “Sheri” was born November 21, 1958 in Harrisburg, PA and was raised in Wolcott. She was a daughter of the late John J. and Beverly (Fabian) Ancheff.

She is survived by her sister Susan, her husband Paul and nephew Joseph Bongiorni,...

Mark Fabiani

Mark Fabiani

Jun 23, 2024

Naugatuck, CT Mark Fabiani, 59, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at his home. He was the husband of Maureen (McKee) Fabiani for 34 years. Mark was born October 5, 1964 to Elizabeth “Betty” (Mitchell) (Fabiani) Marticello and the late Robert Fabiani. Mark is survived by his wife Maureen, his son Matthew, his mother Betty, his sister Cheryl Brophy...

Joan Rossi

Joan Rossi

Jun 23, 2024

Joan Nancy Rossi Loved spending time with her family Naugatuck, CT Joan Nancy Rossi, age 88, died after a brief stay at Complete Care at Glendale Center on Sunday, June 23, 2024. Joan was a lifelong resident of Naugatuck having grown up on Carroll Street, lived on Laurel Avenue and for the last 3 years, she made her home with...

Thomas Carey

Thomas Carey

Jun 23, 2024

Thomas Francis Carey, 83, husband of Ann Marie (Lengyel) Carey, died peacefully on June 23, 2024 at his home, surrounded by loving family. Tom was born February 6, 1941 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late Ambrose and Ella (Lasky) Carey. Tom honorably served 4 years in the United States Navy, having been stationed at the Brunswick Maine Air...

Michael Vincent Zimmitti

Michael Vincent Zimmitti

Jun 22, 2024

Michael Vincent Zimmitti, 30, of Cheshire, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Michael was born on November 29, 1993 in New Haven, CT, to Joseph Zimmitti and Sandra York.

Michael was a fun-loving, kind, free spirit with a big smile. He loved his family and friends with passion. Mike greatly enjoyed the outdoors and took many visits to Vermont, New...

Shirley Cogle

Shirley Cogle

Jun 22, 2024

Shirley (Carlson) Cogle, age 93, of Cheshire entered into rest on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at The Summit at Plantsville. She was the devoted wife of the late Horace Cogle until his passing in 2006. Shirley was born September 18, 1930 in Southington, daughter of the late Raymond and Jennie (Seledyn) Carlson.

Shirley was raised in Southington before coming to Cheshire....

Irene Yablonski

Irene Yablonski

Jun 22, 2024

Irene Yablonski Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother Naugatuck, CT Irene Yablonski, 94, the widow of Peter Yablonski, died peacefully on June 22, 2024 at Beacon Brook Health Center. Irene was born June 5, 1930 in Great Barrington, MA a daughter of the late Stanley and Irene (Kotleski) Skrok. Irene lived in Naugatuck most of her life and she...

Otis H. Shepard

Otis H. Shepard

Jun 19, 2024

Cheshire - Otis Shepard, 87, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Masonicare Health Center. He was the husband of the late Mary (Anderson) Shepard who passed away in 2014.

Mr. Shepard was born July 6, 1936, in Exeter, NH, the son of the late Roger and Ruth (Hoyt) Shepard. He was a longtime Cheshire resident moving to town in...

Louise Brown

Louise Brown

Jun 19, 2024

Louise Brown, age 82, of Waterbury and formerly of New York City, entered into rest at her home on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. She was the devoted wife of the late James Brown. Louise was born on March 31, 1942 in Yonkers, NY, daughter of the late Catherine and Allen Scott.

Louise worked as a Nurse’s Aide at the Jewish Home...

Filomena Ginther

Filomena Ginther

Jun 19, 2024

Naugatuck, CT Filomena Elizabeth (Modesto) Ginther, 101, the widow of Edward Ginther, died peacefully on June 19, 2024 at Waterbury Hospital. Filomena was born May 7, 1923 in Stamford, CT a daughter of the late Salvatore and Michelina Modesto. She was raised in Stamford, Connecticut and later lived in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, until retiring to Port Charlotte, Florida and then returning...

Alfred A. Carrington Jr.

Alfred A. Carrington Jr.

Jun 16, 2024

Naugatuck - Alfred A. Carrington Jr., 90, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Ann Carrington.

Mr. Carrington was born September 8, 1933, in Waterbury, the son of the late Alfred and Helen (Whalen) Carrington Sr. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy and owned a diner...

Virginia Ann Mills

Virginia Ann Mills

Jun 14, 2024

Virginia Ann Mills, 90, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024, at Midstate Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Roy Gilbert Mills.

Virginia was born October 5, 1933, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Edward and Anna (Radasso) D'Ambrisi. She proudly served her country in the United States Air Force. Virginia married Roy in 1960 and they...

Charles K. Falsey

Charles K. Falsey

Jun 14, 2024

Charles Kevin Falsey, 102, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024, at his home. He was the husband of the late Regina (Murphy) Falsey

Mr. Falsey was born on April 28, 1922, in New Haven, the son of the late Michael and Anna (O'Loughna) Falsey. He attended St. Francis School and graduated from Hillhouse High School. He continued his education, graduating...

Carolyn Obar

Carolyn Obar

Jun 14, 2024

Carolyn Mae Obar Loving Wife, Mother and Nana Naugatuck, CT Carolyn Mae (Adams) Obar, 81, wife of Isidore Bisaillon, died June 14, 2024 at her home. Carolyn was born February 28, 1943 in Bangor, Maine a daughter of the late Omar and Shirley (Pullen) Adams and was raised in Levant, Maine. Carolyn retired in 2006 after working for 30 years...

Richard Clark Wilmot

Richard Clark Wilmot

Jun 12, 2024

Novi, Michigan; Dick (Richard Clark) Wilmot, 94, of Novi, formerly of Naugatuck, passed away Wednesday June 12, 2024 at Ascension Providence Hospital in Novi, surrounded by family. He was the loving husband of the late Helen (McCarthy) Wilmot.

Mr. Wilmot was born November 23, 1929 in Waterbury, son of the late Louis Howard and Margaret (Barwick) Wilmot and was a longtime...

John Desmond Murray

John Desmond Murray

Jun 12, 2024

Cheshire - John Desmond Murray, 65, departed this life on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the Hospital of Central Connecticut New Britain General Campus surrounded by his family.

John was cherished by all who knew him, and above all else, he loved his family. He was the husband of Maureen (Grel) Murray. John was a devoted husband, father, brother, son, and...

Grace M. Oakes

Grace M. Oakes

Jun 11, 2024

Grace M. Oakes, 90, formerly of Norwalk, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Havencare at Filosa in Danbury. She was the wife of the late Joseph J. Oakes.

Mrs. Oakes was born October 3, 1933, in Brooklyn, N.Y., daughter of the late William and Grace (Wright) Blume. She was a retired retail worker.

Mrs. Oakes leaves behind her children, Joanne Svogun,...