Obituaries
Earle Root Jr
Mar 27, 2024
Beacon Falls, CT Earle Cameron Root Jr, age 70 of Beacon Falls, entered into peaceful rest on March 27, 2024 at Complete Care at Glendale in Naugatuck, after a short battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends in the weeks before his passing as they reminisced over memories. Earle was born on October 11, 1953 in Derby,...
John J. D'Amico
Mar 24, 2024
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WATERBURY – John J. D’Amico, AIA (American Institute of Architects), 92, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2024, at VITAS at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury.
Mr. D’Amico was born July 11, 1931, in Waterbury, the son of the late Joseph M. and L. Marie (Iorio) D’Amico. He was raised and educated in Waterbury. After graduation from Crosby High School,...
Francesanne Haywood
Mar 23, 2024
Naugatuck, CT Francesanne (Tully) Haywood, 77, loving wife of William Haywood, died unexpectedly on March 23, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital with family by her side. Frances was born August 21, 1946 in Waterbury, CT a daughter of the late James Edward and Frances Cecilia (Smegelski) Tully and had lived in Naugatuck all of her life. She graduated from Naugatuck...
Nancy J. Henao
Mar 21, 2024
NAUGATUCK – Nancy Jean Carreiro Henao, 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Torrington Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation in Torrington, CT.
Nancy was born February 20, 1940, in Waterbury, daughter of the late Jesse Carreiro and Flora (Sampson) Carreiro. She was a dedicated nurse’s aide at the former Glendale nursing home in Naugatuck for 25 years. Her...
Carmine Michael Criscuolo
Mar 20, 2024
In loving memory of Carmine Michael Criscuolo, age 100, a beloved and devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, and U.S. Army veteran. He passed away on March 20, 2024, peacefully at his home in Cheshire, CT. His lovingly devoted family provided comfort, company and support at his bedside throughout his final days. Born in Brooklyn, New York on February 25, 1924...
William Maguire
Mar 18, 2024
William Maguire Loved spending time with his family Branford, CT William Maguire, 88, died peacefully on March 18, 2024 at Yale New Haven Hospital with loving family by his side. Bill was the husband of the late Anne Marie (Toole) Maguire for 59 years. Bill was born on February 21, 1936 in Mount Kisco, NY a son of the late...
Dianne L. Johnson
Mar 16, 2024
WATERBURY- Dianne L. Johnson, age 84, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Cheshire House in Waterbury. She was the beloved wife of late Thomas Johnson, who predeceased her in 2018 after, 45 years of marriage.
Mrs. Johnson was born October 19, 1939 in Peekskill, NY, daughter of the late Maurice and Elma (Phair) Brayton.
Dianne was a case worker for...
Patrick Joseph Sullivan, Jr.
Mar 14, 2024
Patrick Joseph Sullivan, Jr., of Cheshire, beloved husband of Elizabeth Carlson Sullivan, passed away unexpectedly on March 14, 2024. He was born on May 12, 1961, in Waterbury, CT, to the late Patrick J. and Frances Sullivan, Sr.
Patrick was a graduate of St. Paul Catholic High School in Bristol. He went on to further his education at UCONN, earning a...
Amanda Rose DeSalle Van Fleet
Mar 14, 2024
Amanda (DeSalle) Van Fleet, age 33, of Prospect, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was the devoted wife of Christopher Van Fleet. Amanda was born on March 16, 1990 in Milford, daughter of Robert DeSalle Jr. and Donna (Fernino) DeSalle.
Amanda graduated from Sheehan High School in Wallingford,...
Richard C. Napoli, Sr.
Mar 14, 2024
Richard Charles Napoli, Sr., 74, of Cheshire, beloved husband of the late Katherine Napoli, passed away unexpectedly on March 14, 2024. Richard was born on December 28, 1949 in Bridgeport, CT, to the late Charles and Rose Napoli. Richard was a graduate and athlete of Fairfield Preparatory School and Sacred Heart University.
He worked for over 40 years in Materials Management...
Maria N. Gonzalez
Mar 13, 2024
Her love for music and dancing did not come to an end with her death. Maria Gonzalez passed from a sudden illness on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at the age of 96. She was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her love for music and family.
She was born on September 2, 1927 in Aguada, Puerto Rico to...
Margaret Cirillo
Mar 12, 2024
Naugatuck, CT Margaret M. (Cagliostro) Cirillo, 97, widow of John Sam Cirillo, her loving husband of 57 years, died Tuesday March 12, 2024 at Waterbury Hospital. Margaret was born in Reggio, Calabria, Italy November 24, 1926 daughter of the late Sebastiano and Maria (Recitano) Cagliostro. She lived in Naugatuck for the past 40 years, was a devout catholic and parishioner...
Mary J. Mongillo
Mar 11, 2024
Mary J. (O’Connor) Mongillo, 84, of Cheshire, beloved wife of the late Peter A. Mongillo, passed away on March 11, 2024. Mary was born June 12, 1939 in New Haven, CT to the late John and Hannah O’Connor.
Mary worked for the Cheshire Public School System as a secretary for many years. Mary enjoyed reading, gardening, puzzles and knitting, but ultimately most loved...
Ernestine Ford
Mar 3, 2024
Ernestine Ford, 85, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Mid-State Medical Center, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late John (Jack) Ford and mother of the late Lisa Caputo, her beloved daughter.
Ernestine was born July 17, 1938, daughter of the late Otto Krampitz and Katherine (Ferro) Colapinto. Ernestine was a stay-at-home mom, and later...
Nicoletta "Nettie" Grella
Mar 3, 2024
Naugatuck - Nicoletta “Nettie” Grella, 84, passed away on March 3, 2024, at VITAS at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was the wife of the late Louis N. Grella.
Mrs. Grella was born in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of the late Sylvester Constantino and Michelina (Mariano) von Lott, and step-daughter of Henry von Lott. She came to Connecticut at the age...
Maria Vigario
Mar 3, 2024
Maria Vigario Devoted wife, mother, grandmother Naugatuck, CT Maria Vigario, 82, wife of Antonio Vigario, died peacefully on March 3, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Maria was born August 29, 1941 in Monte, Murtosa, Portugal a daughter of the late Antonio DaSilva and Laura Chipelo DaSilva and lived in Naugatuck for the past 53 years. Maria was a parishioner of...
Joseph W. Nette
Mar 1, 2024
CHESHIRE- Joseph William “Sonny” Nette, age 97, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Masonicare in Wallingford. He was the devoted husband of the late Margaret Nette for over 73 years until her passing in 2021. Joseph was born on July 30, 1926 in Stamford, son of the late William J. and Grace (Mondanaro) Nitti.
Joseph served his country...
William "Bill" McCarthy
Feb 28, 2024
In the quiet repose of Naugatuck, Connecticut, William “Bill” McCarthy, aged 74, departed from this life on the 28th February, 2024. Born under the springtime skies of Bronx, New York, on the 23rd of March, 1949, he was the beloved son of the late James and Helen McCarthy, and the cherished husband to his late wife, Joan McCarthy.Bill stood as...
Carolyn Darelius Lorenson
Feb 27, 2024
Carolyn Lorenson died peacefully on February 27, 2024, at Covenant Living of Cromwell at the age of 96.
She was born on December 10, 1927, in Providence, RI. She was raised in the Washington Park area of Providence. Her childhood home on Farragut Avenue led right into Roger Williams Park where many happy hours were spent at the zoo, on the...
Joseph Krayeski
Feb 26, 2024
Naugatuck, CT Joseph William Krayeski, 80, husband of Beverly (Kirk) Krayeski, died peacefully at his home on February 26, 2024 with his loving wife and daughters by his side. Joe was born November 9, 1943 in Waterbury, CT son of the late Joseph V. and Emma “Rita” (DeLucia) Krayeski. Joe was raised in Naugatuck, attended local schools, graduated from Naugatuck...
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