Obituaries

Dorothy Mirkhani

Dorothy Mirkhani

Jul 12, 2011

CHESHIRE - Dorothy Pestey Mirkhani, 82, passed away July 12, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury. She was the wife of the late Dr. Mahmood Mirkhani. Mrs. Mirkhani was born April 1, 1929 in New Haven the daughter of the late Joseph and Emily (Dabralski) Pestey. She was raised in New Haven attending St. Mary's Academy and graduating from...

Chelso Pivirotto

Chelso Pivirotto

Jul 12, 2011

CHESHIRE - Chelso V. Pivirotto, 90, passed away July 12, 2011 at Masonicare of Wallingford. He was the husband of the late Carmen (Alvarez) Pivirotto. They were married for 62 years. Mr. Pivirotto was born February 17, 1921 in Cheshire. He was the son of the late Ejidio and Gema (Belfi) Pivirotto. He was a longtime resident of Cheshire where...

Lois Brown

Lois Brown

Jul 11, 2011

CHESHIRE- Lois Ella Brown, 101, passed away Monday July 11, 2011 at The Southington Care Center. She was predeceased by her husband Frank Brown. She was born June 11, 1910 in Somerset, MA, daughter of the late William and Mabul (Cluny) Hacking. Lois was a graduate of the Fall River High School, and the Perry Normal School in Boston, MA....

Kelly Nolan

Kelly Nolan

Jul 6, 2011

Mr. Kelly Brendan Nolan, 56, of Norwich died unto eternal life Wednesday July 6, 2011 at William Backus Hospital in Norwich after a lengthy illness. Kelly was born September 10, 1954, son of the late Andrew F. and Hazel (Somers) Nolan of Naugatuck. He attended St. Francis School in Naugatuck, graduated from Holy Cross High School, attended Yale University, and...

Carol Ebersold

Carol Ebersold

Jul 5, 2011

CHESHIRE Carol Ebersold, age 78, of Cheshire entered into eternal rest on July 5, 2011, at Midstate Medical Center in Meriden, joining her husband Henry Joseph of 44 years, who predeceased her in 2000. She is survived by five children and their spouses: Peter and wife Pam of Trumbull; John and wife Leah Knode of Purcellville, VA, James and wife...

Barry Caouette

Barry Caouette

Jul 4, 2011

Barry L. Caouette Key West Insurance retiree WATERBURY — Mr. Barry L. Caouette, age 65, of 1405 Highland Ave., died unexpectedly on Monday, July 4, 2011 at his home. Mr. Caouette was born in Waterbury on March 18,1946, a son of the late Otis Matthew and Hazel (Pritchard) Caouette. He was raised in Prospect, graduated from Quinnipiac College and also...

Angeline Marinello

Angeline Marinello

Jul 3, 2011

Mrs. Angeline M. Marinello AARP trips coordinator NAUGATUCK — Mrs. Angeline M. (Maccioca) Marinello, age 98, of 79 North Hoadley St., died Sunday, July 3, 2011 at the Glendale Center in Naugatuck. She was the widow of Joseph N. (Hootsie) Marinello. Mrs. Marinello was born in Derby on April 9,1913, a daughter of the late Paolo and Filomena (Lupone) Maccioca....

Bernice Backon

Bernice Backon

Jul 3, 2011

WESTPORT- Bernice K. Backon, 78, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2011 at Mid-State Medical Center in Meriden, CT. She had resided at the Alzheimer's Resource Center of Connecticut in Plantsville, CT. "Bea," as she was known, was predeceased by her husband Mitchell Backon in 1999. Bea was born February 3, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late...

James Rodgers

James Rodgers

Jul 3, 2011

CHESHIRE - Retired State Police Sergeant James J. Rodgers, 83, passed away July 3, 2011 at Kensington Place in Meriden. He was the husband of Alice Mae (Cocchiola) Rodgers. Sergeant Rodgers was born July 17, 1927 Philadelphia, PA the son of the late Joseph J. and Anne (Owen) Rodgers. He was educated in local schools and was a WWII Navy...

Thomas Casey

Thomas Casey

Jul 1, 2011

Thomas F. Casey Uniroyal retiree MIDDLEBURY — Mr. Thomas F. Casey, age 90, of 500 Woodside Ave., died Friday, July 1, 2011, at Waterbury Hospital after a brief illness. He was predeceased in 1984 by his wife, Mary (Donnely) Casey, who was an English teacher at Naugatuck High School for 30 years. Mr. Casey was born in Waterbury on Sept....

David Baillie

David Baillie

Jul 1, 2011

CHESHIRE, CT - David Baillie, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday July 1, 2011. Born on August 4, 1920 in Providence RI, he was the son of Robert and Elizabeth (Tanish) Baillie. He was predeceased by his three brothers, Robert, Donald and Richard all of Rhode Island. He is survived by a sister, Jessie Brown of Massachusetts. For over fifty...

Howard Watts

Howard Watts

Jul 1, 2011

MIDDLEBURY - Howard Burke Watts, 79, passed away July 1, 2011 at Masonicare in Newtown. He was the husband of the late Norma (Friden) Watts. Howie was born July 25, 1931 in Waterbury the son of the late Howard L. and Helen (Jessiman) Watts. He was a lifelong resident of Middlebury where he attended local schools before receiving a degree...

Sheila Connelly

Sheila Connelly

Jun 30, 2011

CHESHIRE - Sheila C. Connelly, 59, passed away June 30, 2011 at her home. Sheila was born December 24, 1951 in Norwalk, the daughter of the late Eugene and Alma (Clark) Connelly. She was a longtime resident of Cheshire were she was a communicant of Church of the Epiphany. She was an Inspector at both Helicoid and Robertshaw Lux Time....

Mary Ann Kulikowski

Mary Ann Kulikowski

Jun 28, 2011

Naugatuck-Mary Ann (Buderer) Kulikowski, 65, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of David M. Kulikowski . Mrs. Kulikowski was born on May 31, 1946 in Bridgeport a daughter of the late Stephen and Anna (Kurimsky) Buderer. She was retired from A Cut Above Salon where she worked as a Nail...

Ann Bookless

Ann Bookless

Jun 26, 2011

Middlebury-Ann C. (Bohan) Bookless, 79 passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2011 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Jack Bookless. Mrs. Bookless was born on February 13, 1932 in New York, NY. She was retired from the Borough of Naugatuck where she worked as a clerk for many years. She was a passed member...

Kenneth Clark Sr

Kenneth Clark Sr

Jun 25, 2011

Kenneth H. Clark Sr. Retired machinist WOLCOTT — Kenneth H. Clark Sr., 79, passed away at home on Saturday, June 25, 2011, after a long illness. He was the husband of Jean (Garceau) Clark. Ken was born on Oct. 23, 1931, in Detroit, Maine, and was the son of the late Rodney and Hazel (Hall) Clark. He served in the...

James Reeves

James Reeves

Jun 21, 2011

CHESHIRE - James "Jim" R. Reeves Jr., 41, beloved son, brother, father and friend, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday June 21, 2011. Jim had just finished doing one of his favorite things, playing softball under the lights at Cheshire Park. Jim grew up in Cheshire, attending Chapman, Dodd and Cheshire High Schools as well as graduating from...

Kathleen Karlak

Kathleen Karlak

Jun 19, 2011

Naugatuck - Kathleen Anne Karlak, age 22, of 243 East Waterbury Road, died Sunday June 19,2011 at St. Mary's Hospital as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Kathleen was born in Waterbury on September 2,1988 daughter of John Stephen and Teresa (Martin) Karlak. She was a graduate of Naugatuck High School and recently graduated from the Culinary...

Carl Galgano Ii

Carl Galgano Ii

Jun 19, 2011

Carl V. Galgano, II of Waterbury, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday morning, June 19, 2011 after a long illness. Carl was born on November 2, 1948 in Torrington, the eldest son of Carl Vincent Galgano and Marion Wells Galgano. He attended Torrington schools and enlisted in the Navy in 1969 and was stationed in Sasebo, Japan, Hong Kong...

Theresa Proffitt

Theresa Proffitt

Jun 18, 2011

CHESHIRE - Theresa Proffitt, 83, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2011 surrounded by the love of her family after a lengthy illness at the Alzheimer's Resource Center in Plantsville, CT. She was the wife of the late Joseph Proffitt. Theresa was born February 18, 1928 in Worcester, MA, the loving daughter of the late Cornelius and Margaret Sullivan. She...