Obituaries

Anna Pettinicchi

Anna Pettinicchi

Feb 24, 2024

Anna (DiMarco) Pettinicchi, age 67, of Cheshire entered into rest on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Yale-New Haven Hospital surrounded by her loving family.  She was the devoted wife of Robert Pettinicchi for over 39 years.   Anna was born on February 15, 1957 in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Antimo and Maria (Marinelli) DiMarco. 

Anna was raised in Waterbury,...

Margaret L. "Peg" Irving

Margaret L. "Peg" Irving

Feb 22, 2024

Margaret L. “Peg” Irving, age 92, of Cheshire entered into rest on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at MidState Medical Center in Meriden.  She was the devoted wife of Robert C. “Bob” Irving for over 62 years until his passing in 2014.  Peg was born on December 27, 1931 in Amesbury, MA, daughter of the late John and Mary (Brennan) Greaney.

 Peg...

Jolene Seely Giannone

Jolene Seely Giannone

Feb 19, 2024

ORMOND BEACH, FL- JOLENE (SEELY) GIANNONE, 77, of Ormond Beach, FL and formerly of Ansonia and Naugatuck, CT, died in Florida on Monday, February 19, 2024 following a long battle with cancer.

 She was born in CT on January 5, 1947, the daughter of the late Joseph and Elena (Alu) Seely and was also predeceased by her father and mother-in-law, Frank...

Peter A. Petti Jr.

Peter A. Petti Jr.

Feb 17, 2024

CHESHIRE-Peter A. Petti, Jr., 94, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Elim Park Health Care & Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of Ann M (Daly) Petti.

Peter was born December 25, 1929 in Waterbury, CT, son of the late Peter A. Petti, Sr., and Laura (French) Petti.

He was a retired aerospace engineer and proud to be a Navy Veteran....

Frederick Stein

Frederick Stein

Feb 17, 2024

CHESHIRE- Frederick Stein, 83, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024 at his home in Cheshire CT. surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Marcia (Hiken) Stein.

Mr. Stein was born October 13, 1940 in Waterbury, son of the late Morris and Dorothy (Krinsky) Stein. He earned a BA at Harvard University and an MBA from Harvard Business School....

John W. Gill

John W. Gill

Feb 14, 2024

CHESHIRE – John “Jack” W. Gill, 93, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Elim Park Health Care & Rehabilitation in Cheshire. He was the husband of the late Joanne (Davisson) Gill.

Mr. Gill was born June 22, 1930, in New Haven, son of the late John and Mary (Kay) Gill. He attended Hopkins School in New Haven and later served...

Nancy J. Christie

Nancy J. Christie

Feb 14, 2024

Nancy J. Christie, 83, beloved wife to the late Arthur J. Christie Sr. peacefully entered eternal life on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. Nancy was born in Scranton, PA on November 29, 1940, to the late David Reynolds and Marie (Reynolds)Karpinski. She was also the beloved stepdaughter to the late John Karpinski.

Nancy moved to Bridgeport, CT where she met her late...

Alfred W. Renda

Alfred W. Renda

Feb 13, 2024

Alfred W. Renda, 96 of Wallingford, passed away on Tuesday February 13, 2024 at LiveWell of Plantsville. He was born on September 22, 1927, in New Haven, CT son of the late Antonio and Mary (Basta) Renda. He was the husband of the late Ann (Painz) and Renate (Berner) Renda.   Alfred lived a full life filled with a love for...

Janet O. Jacaruso

Janet O. Jacaruso

Feb 13, 2024

"If I had the world to give and I gave it to you, would you let it shine?"

Janet (O'Connor) Jacaruso passed peacefully on February 13, 2024 surrounded by family after a short, but courageous battle with cancer. Janet is survived by her two sons, JD Jacaruso and Justin Jacaruso, whom she loved more than anything. Janet also leaves behind her...

Donald Myers

Donald Myers

Feb 13, 2024

Naugatuck, CT Donald Scott Myers, 69, husband of Pamela (Johnson) Myers, died peacefully on February 13, 2024 at his home with loving family by his side. Scott was born April 5, 1954 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late Donald E. and Ann (Moran) Myers. Scott graduated from St. Francis Grammar School and Naugatuck High School and worked for...

Casey J. Kennedy

Casey J. Kennedy

Feb 12, 2024

Casey J Kennedy, 52, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024, as the result of a tragic automobile accident.

Casey was born in March 1971, a son of late Dana and Joanne (Amoroso) Kennedy. He leaves behind many that loved him. He will be truly missed by his brothers Curt and Eric and his daughters Cassie and Victoria.

Services for Casey Kennedy are...

Vera Grohs

Vera Grohs

Feb 10, 2024

Naugatuck, CT Vera S. (Sheridan) Grohs, 79, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Vera was born December 19, 1944, in Waterbury, CT daughter of the late James and Vera (Nordstrom) Sheridan. She lived in Naugatuck all her life, graduated from Naugatuck High School, class of 1963, and worked at Waterbury Hospital. Vera was a...

Lucy Delorenzo

Lucy Delorenzo

Feb 10, 2024

Waterbury, CT Lucy Frances DeLorenzo, 68, died February 10, 2024. Lucy was born December 10, 1955 in Waterbury, CT a daughter of the late John and Lois (Beardmore) DeLorenzo. Lucy lived in Waterbury all of her life and she retired from the United States Postal Service. Lucy is survived by her son, Francis Bonacassio, Jr.; her grandsons, Anthony Ferraiolo, Stephen...

Virginia G. Donovan

Virginia G. Donovan

Feb 6, 2024

Virginia Gertsch Donovan, known as "Ginni" to her family and friends, passed away on Tuesday February 6, 2024, at St. Vincent Medical Center in Bridgeport at the age of 70 surrounded by her loved ones. She was the wife of Chad Donovan for 47 years. 

Born on March 23, 1953, in Sharon, CT, Ginni was the beloved daughter of Erich Gertsch...

William C. Pratt

William C. Pratt

Feb 1, 2024

Cheshire - William C. Pratt, age 36, of Cheshire, passed away unexpectedly on February 1, 2024. He was the husband of Jennie (Flaherty) Pratt.

 

William was born August 28, 1987, in Bennington, VT, the son of Cecil William Pratt and Julianne Mary (Klitsch) Thompson. William served in the United States Navy for 8 years. He was assigned to the submarine, U.S.S....

Meyr Bram

Meyr Bram

Feb 1, 2024

Meyr Bram, 82, of Watertown, passed away on February 1, 2024, after bravely battling illness over the last year. Meyr was born on March 5, 1941, in Buenos Aires, Argentina to the late Leon and Mindla Bram. At age 18, he ventured off on his own to live in Israel where he served in the IDF and met his wife...

Elizabeth Diane Larsen

Elizabeth Diane Larsen

Jan 31, 2024

Elizabeth Diane (Jones) Larsen, age 79, of Naugatuck passed away on Wednesday, January 31,2024 at her home with her family at her side. She was the devoted wife of Arthur Larsen for over 35 years. Diane was born March 13,1944 in Port Chester, NY, daughter of the late Daniel and Elizabeth (Gazso) Jones. Diane grew up in Byram before making...

Mary Skobar Luoma

Mary Skobar Luoma

Jan 30, 2024

Mary Skobar Luoma, age 96, of Cheshire, CT and formerly of Annandale, MN entered into rest on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at MidState Medical Center in Meriden, CT.  Born on September 5, 1927 in Minneapolis, MN, daughter of the late John and Frances (Mahowski) Skobar, Mary was the devoted wife of the late Douglas W. Luoma until his passing in...

Barbara Gode

Barbara Gode

Jan 30, 2024

Wallingford - Barbara Gode, 67, formerly of Cheshire, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at her home. She was the wife of the late David Gode. 

Barbara was born August 19, 1956, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Edward and Ann (Bristol) Williams.   She was a lifelong Cheshire resident before moving to Wallingford two years ago.

Barbara is survived...

James Edmonds

James Edmonds

Jan 30, 2024

Jim “Byrd” Edmonds Loving husband, son, brother, uncle & great uncle Naugatuck, CT Jim “Byrd” Edmonds, 72, husband of Barbara (Schwartz) Edmonds, died peacefully on January 30, 2024 at Waterbury Hospital. Byrd was born June 14, 1951 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late Thomas F. and Betty (Solie) Edmonds. A lifelong Naugatuck resident, Byrd graduated from St. Francis...