Obituaries

Joseph Rossi

Joseph Rossi

Jul 1, 2010

Joseph Rocco Rossi, 92, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2010 at the Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, MA surrounded by his devoted family. For 64 years he was the loving husband of Inez (Giancarli) Rossi. Joe was born in Naugatuck on May 4, 1918 one of 9 children of Settimio and Annunciata (Orincelli) Rossi. He attended local schools and...

Dorothy Bienvenue

Dorothy Bienvenue

Jun 30, 2010

Dorothy (Hubbell) Bienvenue, 87, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at Miller Memorial in Meriden from complications of a stroke. She was predeceased by her loving husband of forty-eight years, Irving R. Bienvenue. Dorothy was born on February 22, 1923 in Naugatuck, CT. She lived in Prospect, CT for 52 years and later lived in Cheshire, CT. She is...

Mary Picardi

Mary Picardi

Jun 30, 2010

CHESHIRE - Mary Picardi, 60, passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 30, 2010 at Connecticut Hospice in Branford after a long illness. She was the wife of Armand Picardi. Mrs. Picardi was born May 31, 1950 in Long Beach, CA the daughter of Pearl (Photakis) Faraclas of North Carolina the late Gregory Faraclas. She was an avid Bridge player and...

George Rose

George Rose

Jun 29, 2010

CHESHIRE- George W. Rose III, 60, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at The Mid State Medical Center in Meriden. He was the husband of Susan (Biron) Rose. George was born December 10, 1949 in New Haven and was the son of George W. Jr. and Anna (Fredrickson) Rose. George was a graduate of Cheshire High School Class of 1968....

Joanne Gill

Joanne Gill

Jun 29, 2010

CHESHIRE - Joanne D. Gill, 77, passed away Tuesday June 29, 2010 at Connecticut Hospice in Branford. She was the wife of John "Jack" Gill. Mrs. Gill was born October 3, 1932 in Hanging Rock, OH the daughter of the late Charles and Louise (Doty) Davisson. She was a Home Economics Teacher for both Cheshire High School and Hamden Middle...

Abel Rodrigues

Abel Rodrigues

Jun 26, 2010

Naugatuck-Mr. Abel Rodrigues, 81, of 148 Lewis St., husband of Maria Emilia ( Bernardo ) Rodrigues, died Saturday June 26, at home surrounded by his loving family after a long illness. Mr. Rodrigues was born on September 24, 1928 in Lousa, Portugal , a son of the late Jose and Anna (Dejesus) Rodrigues. He was a retired cabinet maker for...

Michael Zello

Michael Zello

Jun 26, 2010

CHESHIRE - Michael J. Zello, 88, passed away Saturday June 26, 2010 at the Highlands Healthcare Center in Cheshire. He was the husband of Juanita (Boyce) Zello. Mr. Zello was born January 23, 1922 in New Haven the son of the late Anthony and Concetta (Jacaruso) Zello. He was a WWII Veteran serving in the United States Army. He was...

John Bertero

John Bertero

Jun 26, 2010

PROSPECT — Mr. John B. Bertero, 87, of 8 Lakeview Drive, died June 26, 2010, at Paradigm Health Care Center in Prospect. Mr. Bertero was born in Rye, N.Y., on Oct. 13, 1922, a son of the late Charles and Grace (Rinero) Bertero. He received a master's degree in engineering from the University of Miami, and was retired from Sikorsky...

Frances Weyman

Frances Weyman

Jun 26, 2010

WATERBURY- Frances Girdzijauskas Weyman died on June 26 from complications of Alzheimer's disease. She was a long time resident of Waterbury, and grew up in the Brooklyn/ Lithuanian section of town. Frances resided on Dan Parker Drive for most of her adult life, and was a communicant of St. Michael's Church. She attended St. Joseph's Grammar School, St. Francis Academy...

Marvin Rapp

Marvin Rapp

Jun 24, 2010

CHESHIRE; Mr. Marvin Monroe Rapp 84, of Cheshire passed away Thursday June 24, 2010 at the Hospital of Saint Raphael in New Haven. He was the husband of Ann Elizabeth (Powrie) Rapp. Mr. Rapp was born September 12, 1925 in Philadelphia the son of the late George M. and Beulah (Hunter) Rapp and has been a Cheshire resident for the...

Marie Marquis

Marie Marquis

Jun 23, 2010

WATERBURY- Marie (Janet) J. Marquis, of 85 Newfield Ave., died June 23, 2010. She was the beloved wife of the late Henry A. Marquis. She was born in Canada on April 1, 1922. She is survived by a daughter, Lise Marquis of Waterbury and a son, Daniel Marquis of Torrington. Arrangements- A Memorial Mass for Marie will be held at...

Terri Klauber

Terri Klauber

Jun 21, 2010

Middletown - Terri Lynn Klauber, 52, passed away Monday June21, 2010 at Middlesex Hospital after a lengthly illness. Terri was born January 22, 1958 the daughter of Jacquelyn (Atlas) Klauber of Meriden and the late Harvey Klauber. She was a longtime Cheshire resident where she attended local schools and graduated from Cheshire High School in 1976. Besides her mother, Terri...

Matthew Piedescalzo

Matthew Piedescalzo

Jun 21, 2010

CHESHIRE - Matthew L. Piedescalzo, 25, passed away Monday, June 21. He was the son of Vincent and Karen (Lewis) Piedescalzo. Matthew was born February 18, 1985 in New Haven. He attended Cheshire schools and graduated from Cheshire High School in 2003. He was a Psychology major at Central Connecticut State University. Matt was an extremely talented and creative musician...

Karen Mcdermott

Karen Mcdermott

Jun 17, 2010

Naugatuck-Karen (Haux) (Markette) McDermott, 61, passed away on Thursday June 17, 2010 at Waterbury Hospital after a long illness. Karen enjoyed her grandchildren, making jewelry and knitting blankets for her family. Karen was an advocate for the organ transplant program and was in the process of being entered on the transplant list. Karen was born February 25, 1949 in Bridgeport,...

Kathleen Gulliford

Kathleen Gulliford

Jun 16, 2010

WATERBURY; Kathleen A. (Beland) Gulliford, 58 of Waterbury passed away Wednesday June 16, 2010 at Saint Mary's Hospital. She was the fiance of David Wiggin whom she will dearly miss and loved very much. Kathy was born February 6, 1952 in Waterbury a daughter of the late Patrick and Ethel (Stevens) Beland. She attended both Waterbury and Wolcott Public Schools...

Mary Poulin

Mary Poulin

Jun 14, 2010

Prospect-Mary Agnes (Mihalcik) Poulin, 107, died peacefully in her sleep at Wolcott View Manor Convalescent Center on Monday, June 14, 2010. Mrs. Poulin was married to the late George Poulin, Sr. for over 42 years. Mrs. Poulin was born on December 8, 1902 in Derby, CT daughter of the late John and Frances (Repka) Mihalcik. She moved to Union City...

David Mitchell

David Mitchell

Jun 10, 2010

BROOKLYN, NY- Mr. David M. Mitchell, 26 of Brooklyn, NY died Thursday June 10, 2010 at the Lutheran Medical Center, in Brooklyn. He was born in the Bronx, NY, Jan. 12, 1984 a son of Lee and Sharon (Rubenfeld) Mitchell and was a Brooklyn resident for the past 4 years. He was a 2002 graduate of Nonnewaug High School in...

Mark Bemis

Mark Bemis

Jun 10, 2010

NAUGATUCK- Mark Alden Bemis, 47, passed away, Thursday, June 10, 2010 at his residence. Mark was born May 12, 1963, in Waterbury and was the son of the late Fred M. and his wife Priscilla (Alden) Bemis. Mark was a graduate of Cheshire High School, Class of 1982. He was employed at Braman Chemical as an Exterminator. Mark was a...

Sherwin Gillette

Sherwin Gillette

Jun 10, 2010

"Lawnmower Man" -- heading Naugatuck- Sherwin R. "Cy" Gillette, 80, of 53 Conrad Street, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at Beacon Brook Healthcare Center surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Betty (Jones) Gillette. Mr. Gillette was born on February 22, 1930 in Waterbury a son of the late Raymond and Elsie (Gibson) Gillette. He...

Grace Sederquest

Grace Sederquest

Jun 10, 2010

PROSPECT — Mrs. Grace Ellen (Sargent) Sederquest, 89, of 22 Masonic Ave., Wallingford, died Thursday, June 10, 2010, at her home. She was the widow of Edward L. Sederquest Jr. Mrs. Sederquest was born in Newmarket, N.H., on Feb. 16, 1921, a daughter of the late Paul N. and Ethelyn (Beane) Sargent. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and...