Obituaries

Ursula Rossi

Ursula Rossi

Apr 18, 2024

Prospect, CT Ursula Lena Rossi, 80, died peacefully on April 18, 2024 at Hartford Hospital, with loving family by her side. Ursula was born July 30, 1943 in Waterbury, CT a daughter of the late Elio and Rose (Mazzetti) Rossi. She was raised in the Town Plot section of Waterbury and attended B.W. Tinker School and graduated from Wilby High...

Janet B. Edmond

Janet B. Edmond

Apr 17, 2024

Janet B. Edmond, age 91, of Cheshire entered into rest on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Complete Care of Meriden after a brief illness.  Janet was born on April 3, 1933 in the Village of Rockville Centre, New York.   She was the daughter of the late Leonard and Gladys (Vermilyea) Edmond.  Janet was a graduate of Crosby High School...

Lucille Baummer

Lucille Baummer

Apr 14, 2024

Lucille Baummer “Loving wife, mother, grandmother & great grandmother” Naugatuck, CT Lucille (Harper) Baummer, 96, the widow of Linden Baummer, her husband of 70 years with whom she was inseparable, died peacefully on April 14, 2024 at Beacon Brook Health Care Center. Lucille was born March 8, 1928 in Naugatuck, CT a daughter of the late Stephen and Bertha (Durette)...

John Faiola

John Faiola

Apr 14, 2024

Naugatuck, CT John Faiola, 63, passed away on April 14, 2024 after many years battling an incurable lung disease. John was born in Philadelphia, PA and grew up in New Milford, CT. John graduated from New Milford High School in 1980. He served in the Air Force for a short time before he became a journeyman union carpenter, where his...

Robert George Walker

Robert George Walker

Apr 12, 2024

Cheshire - Robert G. Walker, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.  He is survived by his devoted wife Susan (Odell) Walker with whom he celebrated 34 years of marriage, and his cherished daughters Elizabeth James of Orlando, Florida, and Robin Walker of Portland, Oregon.

Robert was born November 8, 1932,...

Judith M. Sanchez

Judith M. Sanchez

Apr 11, 2024

Judith M. “Judy” Sanchez, age 75, of Waterbury passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at her home.  She is the beloved partner of Carlos Sanchez. Judy was born on July 29, 1948 in Waterbury, daughter of the late George and Ailsa (Blasl) Arab.

Judy grew up in Waterbury and later was a stay-at-home mom who cared for most of...

Chip Schofield

Chip Schofield

Apr 11, 2024

Naugatuck - Charles “Chip” Schofield III, 53, of Naugatuck, beloved husband of Melissa (Gallant) Schofield, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday April 11, 2024. Chip was born on August 4, 1970, in New Britain, CT.

Chip dedicated 20 years to the Naugatuck Police Department, retiring in 2019 as a Detective. For the past five years, Chip worked for...

Joseph Tampellini

Joseph Tampellini

Apr 11, 2024

Joseph J. Tampellini Lieutenant Colonel, USAFR Naugatuck, CT Joseph J. Tampellini, 78, husband of Patricia E. (Parker) Tampellini, died unexpectedly on April 11, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Joe was born June 23, 1945 in Waterbury, CT the oldest son of the late Oscar and Lenore (O’Connor) Tampellini. Joe attended local schools and graduated from Sacred Heart High School, Fairfield...

Ida Coppola

Ida Coppola

Apr 10, 2024

East Berlin, CT Ida Jane Coppola, 88, of East Berlin, formerly of Naugatuck and Waterbury, died peacefully on April 10, 2024 after a brief illness. Ida was the youngest daughter of the late Anthony Coppola Sr. and Genevieve (Caliento) Coppola. She was predeceased by her brothers, Joseph Coppola and Anthony Coppola Jr. and sister, Doris Tynan. A woman of deep...

Niqui Truong

Niqui Truong

Apr 8, 2024

Niqui Truong was born in Cheshire, Connecticut, on July 24, 1986. It is with great sadness that after a brave and courageous seven-year battle with cancer, she passed away on April 8, 2024, at only 37 years old. Niqui is survived by her loving parents, Quyen and Denh Truong; her sister, Jackie Truong; her brother, Jared Truong; and many loyal...

Earl J. Kurtz Jr.

Earl J. Kurtz Jr.

Apr 7, 2024

CHESHIRE- Earl J. Kurtz Jr., 81, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024, at MidState Medical Center in Meriden. He was the husband of Lauri (Armbruster) Kurtz.

Mr. Kurtz was born June 21, 1942 in Waterbury, son of the late Earl J. Sr. and Ruth (Barto) Kurtz. He, along with three generations of family members, owned and operated Kurtz Farms in Cheshire,...

Herminio A. Santos

Herminio A. Santos

Apr 5, 2024

Naugatuck - Herminio A. Santos, 85, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at his home. He was the husband of the late Maria (Marques) Santos. 

Mr. Santos was born September 26, 1938, in Portugal, the son of the late Simon and Vitalina (Francisca) Santos. He came to the U.S. in 1969 and raised his children in town.  He was Supervisor...

Alan Decato

Alan Decato

Apr 3, 2024

Alan Joseph Decato, 67, of Naugatuck, affectionately known as “Uncle Al”, beloved uncle and friend, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Waterbury Hospital. Alan was born June 13, 1956 at Norwalk Hospital to Doran and Gloria Decato.

Alan spent his early years growing up in Norwalk with his mother and younger brother, James. He spent his high school years...

Michelle Schafer

Michelle Schafer

Apr 3, 2024

Naugatuck, CT Michelle Schafer, 54, wife of Pat Schafer, died unexpectedly on April 3, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Michelle was born in Jacksonville, FL on February 21, 1970 and had lived in Naugatuck for the past 30 years. Michelle was 100% selfless and accepting of everyone in a completely non-judgmental way. Besides being the center of her family’s world,...

Angelo Bianca

Angelo Bianca

Apr 2, 2024

Woodbury, CT Angelo Paul Bianca, 90, died peacefully on April 2, 2024 at Waterbury Hospital. Angelo was born December 24, 1933 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late Vincenzo and Antoinette Bianca. He was raised in Waterbury, CT and graduated from Leavenworth High School. Angelo proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and before retiring in...

Mark Steven Pelletier

Mark Steven Pelletier

Apr 1, 2024

Mark Steven Pelletier, 62, passed away April 1, 2024, at his home in East Haven, CT, after over a year long battle with leukemia. He was the loving husband to Susan (Barrett) Pelletier. In the weeks leading up to his death, he was surrounded reminiscing with family and friends. 

In addition to his devoted wife, Susan, Mark is survived by his...

Dorothy Murtha

Dorothy Murtha

Apr 1, 2024

Naugatuck, CT Dorothy A. “Dot” Murtha, 93, widow of Thomas F. Murtha, Sr., whom she was married to for 45 years, died peacefully on April 1, 2024 at River Glen in Southbury with loving family by her side. Dorothy was born December 23, 1930 in Shelton, CT daughter of the late Robert and Katherine (McIntyre) Wheeler and had lived in...

Carl O. Tartaglia Sr.

Carl O. Tartaglia Sr.

Mar 30, 2024

Carl O. Tartaglia Sr., age 85, of Lady Lake, FL and formerly of Naugatuck, entered into rest on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Cornerstone Hospice in Clermont, FL.  He was the devoted husband of the late Evelyn (Kachman) Tartaglia, until her passing in 2001.   Carl was born on April 14, 1938 in Bridgeport, son of the late Joseph and...

Myrna Joy Masterson

Myrna Joy Masterson

Mar 28, 2024

Myrna Joy (Suter) Masterson, age 86, formerly of Cheshire, entered into rest on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Worthington Manor in Berlin. She was the devoted wife of the late Trenton Dale Masterson for over 58 years, until his passing in 2016.  Myrna was born on August 22, 1937 in Haileyville, OK, daughter of the late Pink Harl and Ada...

Asencio Timoteo

Asencio Timoteo

Mar 27, 2024

Asencio "Ace" Timoteo Loving husband, father, grandfather & brother Naugatuck, CT Asencio "Ace" Timoteo, 67, husband of almost 46 years and best friend of Patricia (Lennon) Timoteo passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 27. Ace was born May 8, 1956 in Caracas, Venezuela, son of the late Albino and Maria Timoteo. After immigrating to the...