Obituaries

Sally Drury

Sally Drury

Oct 15, 2023

Sally Drury, age 91, of North Haven and formerly Cheshire, Connecticut passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, after a short illness.

Born on June 28, 1932 to the late George W. and Louise (Fowler) Murphy, Sally grew up in Waltham, MA.  She was the devoted wife of the late John F. Drury for over 32 years, until his passing in 1986.  

The undisputed and devoted matriarch...

Lucille Mariano

Lucille Mariano

Oct 15, 2023

Naugatuck, CT Lucille Mary (Zuccarelli) Mariano passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at LiveWell in Plantsville surrounded by her children and her wonderful caregivers at LiveWell. She was born on March 23, 1933 to Patsy and Josephine (Nardello) Zuccarelli. She was a lifelong Naugatuck resident and spent many years working in the Naugatuck Town Hall as Assistant to the...

Barbara Goodrich

Barbara Goodrich

Oct 15, 2023

Fort Collins, CO Barbara Elaine Veit Goodrich, 93, the widow of Dr. Gordon M. Goodrich, whom she was married to for 49 years, died peacefully on October 15, 2023 at Pathways Hospice in Fort Collins, CO. Barbara was a former Prospect, CT resident for 49 years. Barbara was born April 5, 1930 in Philadelphia, PA a daughter of the late...

James Warden

James Warden

Oct 10, 2023

 

James Lewis Warden, 77, of Naugatuck, passed away on October 10, 2023. Jay, as he was fondly known, was born on October 4, 1946, in Bridgeport, CT, to the late James E. and Hazel Warden.

Jay was a Vietnam Veteran of the US Air Force for 8 years. He attended Mattatuck Community College and assisted other students attending college...

Ellen F. (Kaminski) Cormier

Ellen F. (Kaminski) Cormier

Oct 9, 2023

Ellen F. Cormier, Loving Wife, Adored Mother, and Precious Grandma

Naugatuck - Ellen F. (Kaminski) Cormier, 74, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, at St. Mary's Hospital. She was the wife of Dennis Cormier.

Ellen was born August 16, 1949, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Matthew and Albena (Bernotas) Kaminski. Ellen and Dennis became high school sweethearts...

Angela R. Romano

Angela R. Romano

Oct 9, 2023

Angela R. Romano, age 31, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, after a brief illness. She is the daughter of Donna (Brian) Rusate Romano of Cheshire, CT, and John (Gemma) Romano of New Rochelle, NY.

Angela graduated from Cheshire High School in 2010. She then earned her BS in Psychology from Quinnipiac University in 2014. She then went...

Aleta Mezzo

Aleta Mezzo

Oct 8, 2023

Southington, CT Aleta "Lee" Mezzo, 80, wife of Dennis Mezzo, died peacefully on October 8, 2023 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain. Lee was born July 21, 1943 in Johnstown, PA a daughter of the late Charles and Mary Boyle. Lee was raised in Pennsylvania and lived in Naugatuck for 51 years, until moving to Southington. She...

Tricia Hale

Tricia Hale

Oct 7, 2023

Shelton, CT Tricia Jeanne Hale, 86, passed away on October 7, 2023 at The Madison House. She was the loving companion of the late Donald Cavanaugh. Tricia was born on September 14, 1937 in Waterbury, CT daughter to the late Lois (Brennan) Hale. Tricia was raised in Naugatuck and graduated from Naugatuck High School, class of 1955. She was a...

Kelly Baldino

Kelly Baldino

Oct 6, 2023

NAUGATUCK – Kelly (Gamble) Baldino, 42, loving wife of Charles Baldino, passed away unexpectedly on October 6, 2023 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Kelly was born on March 30, 1981, daughter of the late and Rosemarie LaSasso and James E. Gamble. She graduated from Emmett O’Brien Technical School in Ansonia and spent most of her life in Naugatuck. Kelly enjoyed camping...

Myron Burr Disbrow

Myron Burr Disbrow

Oct 5, 2023

Myron Burr Disbrow, 94, of Elim Park in Cheshire passed away Thursday October 5, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Margarete (Cames) Disbrow with whom he shared 69 years of marriage.

Myron was born February 24, 1929 in New Milford, a son of the late Franklyn Wilbur and Julia...

Jacqueline Klies

Jacqueline Klies

Oct 5, 2023

Naugatuck – Jacqueline Mary Klies, 81, was born on August 12, 1942 in Waterbury, Connecticut. She was the daughter of Herman W. Klies and Eva B. Klies. Jackie was a Nun in the convent for 12 years. She was the special education consultant for Sandy Hook and Newtown, CT until her retirement. Jackie traveled around the world preaching the word...

Alice Clark

Alice Clark

Oct 5, 2023

Southbury, CT Alice G. Clark, 101, formerly of Naugatuck and the widow of Wilson T. Clark, died peacefully on October 5, 2023 at her home. Alice was born May 20, 1922 in Derby, CT daughter of the late Ralph and Olive (Hoadley) Gemmell and had been a lifelong Naugatuck resident until moving to Southbury to live with her daughter. Alice...

Ann Gagnon

Ann Gagnon

Oct 3, 2023

Prairie Village, KS Ann Alice Gagnon (nee Alisauskas), beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on October 3, 2023, in Prairie Village, Kansas. She was born on March 28, 1943, in Waterbury, CT. to the late Edward and Anna Alisauskas. Ann will be remembered for her deep love of her family and friends. Ann is survived by her...

Loretta Loyer

Loretta Loyer

Oct 3, 2023

Naugatuck, CT Loretta M. (Mangine) Loyer, 94, the widow of Ronald L. Loyer, died peacefully on October 3, 2023 with loving family by her side. Loretta was born January 28, 1929 in Waterbury, CT a daughter of the late Dominick and Angeline (Marinaccio) Mangine. She was a lifelong Naugatuck resident, attended local schools and graduated from Naugatuck High School. An...

Keith Goodson

Keith Goodson

Oct 3, 2023

KEITH JOSEPH GOODSON YALE NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL RETIREE August 12, 1955 – October 3, 2023 NAUGATUCK, CT – Keith Joseph “Goody” Goodson, 68, husband of Rita (Bellefleur) Goodson passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Waterbury Hospital. Keith was born in Waterbury on August 12, 1955, son of the late Joseph A. Goodson and Lydia P. (Giancarli) Goodson....

June P. Macken

June P. Macken

Sep 30, 2023

June Phyllis Macken, 97, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 30, 2023. She was born on April 29, 1926 in Lynn, Massachusetts.

June never knew her dad as he passed away 3 months before she was born due to war-related injuries. This spawned her desire to start writing to 69 servicemen during WWII. Many years later, she met one...

Richard Ruff Jr

Richard Ruff Jr

Sep 28, 2023

Naugatuck, CT Richard Thomas Ruff, Jr., 62, husband of Heide (Hagedorn) Ruff, died September 28, 2023 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Richard was born June 9, 1961 in Nashville, TN son of the late Richard Thomas Ruff, Sr. and Barbara (Allen) Ruff. Richard lived in Naugatuck all of his life, he graduated from Naugatuck High School and worked at Sikorsky...

Michael V. Hunihan Jr.

Michael V. Hunihan Jr.

Sep 27, 2023

Cromwell - Michael V. Hunihan Jr., 48, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at his home. 

Michael was born May 1, 1975, in Waterbury, the son of Tracy Benson and the late Michael Hunihan Sr.   He had lived in the Middletown and Cromwell areas for several years and had worked as a Title Searcher.  He was a member of...

Nicholas Bo Roche

Nicholas Bo Roche

Sep 25, 2023

Nicholas Bo “Nick” Roche, age 25, of Austin, TX and formerly Cheshire, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 25, 2023 in Austin, TX.  He was born March 18, 1998 in New Haven, CT, the beloved son of Robert and Vera (von Schmeling) Roche. 

Nick was kind, smart and a great listener, who always made his friends and family laugh and...

Jacqueline M. Craft

Jacqueline M. Craft

Sep 25, 2023

Jacqueline M. Craft, 54, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2023. Jacqueline was born on November 26, 1968 in Bridgeport, CT to John and Edna Craft.

Jacqueline graduated from Naugatuck High School and participated in shows with the Kollege Kapers of Naugatuck. She loved to sing and perform karaoke.

In addition to her parents, Jacqueline leaves behind her...