Obituaries
Dorothy Ann Olsen
Jan 28, 2024
Dorothy Ann (Dean) Olsen, born on May 4, 1937, in Oakland, CA. to the late William Emory and Dorothy Marie (Waterman) Dean, peacefully passed away on January 28, 2024, at Marbridge Assisted Living in Cheshire at the age of 86. She was the loving wife of the late Richard Olsen.
Dorothy, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, will be dearly missed...
Star Estelle
Jan 27, 2024
Cheshire - Star Estelle, 66, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Waterbury Hospital.
Star was born June 15, 1957, in Long Branch, NJ, the daughter of the late Allen and Shirley (Degeis) Estelle. Star was a very outgoing, stubborn person but she also had a great heart. She experienced a lot of pain in her life and now she...
Michael A. Chirichella
Jan 27, 2024
Michael A. Chirichella, 77, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at his home in Naugatuck, CT. He was born on June 9, 1946, in Long Island City, NY, son of the late Anthony and Catherine (Rosamano) Chirichella. He was the loving husband of Mary (Savino) Chirichella for 56 years.
Mike graduated from Farmingdale High School before attending Adelphi Business School...
Frederick J. Bergeron
Jan 27, 2024
Frederick J. Bergeron, 84, of Beacon Falls, beloved husband of Bernice A. Bergeron, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2024. Frederick was born on May 4, 1939 in Hamden, CT to the late Frederick and Lillian Bergeron.
Frederick was a skilled master carpenter who took immense pride in his work. He enjoyed watching baseball games and old western movies and shows....
Bertha P. Hellendrung
Jan 25, 2024
Bertha P. Hellendrung, 100, of Cheshire, beloved wife of the late Carl F. Hellendrung, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2024. Bertha was born on January 26, 1923, in Pittston, PA.
Bertha moved from PA to CT in 1943 and began a job at SNET. In 1954, she and Carl designed and supervised the construction of their forever home. Despite Carl’s...
Joan O'Neill Fisher
Jan 25, 2024
Joan O’Neill Fisher, 72, of Beacon Falls, beloved wife of 51 years to Stephen Fisher, passed away on January 25, 2024. Joan was born on May 21, 1951 in Waterbury, CT to the late Francis and Rita O’Neill.
Joan’s life revolved around her family, and she spent her working years as a homemaker raising her children. She loved being a mother...
Lynn Vergnetti
Jan 25, 2024
Meriden, CT Lynn (Matos) Vergnetti of Meriden, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 20, 2024 at VITAS at St. Mary’s Hospital after a long illness. Lynn was born on July 25, 1956 to the late William and Marieta Matos of Naugatuck. Lynn graduated from Naugatuck High School and worked at Hunter’s Ambulance prior to her illness. In her younger years...
Charles "Speedy" Pixley
Jan 24, 2024
Naugatuck - Charles "Speedy" Pixley, 73, passed away on January 24, 2024, peacefully in his home.
Speedy graduated from Naugatuck High School in 1969. He had a passion for golf and fishing, spending many hours enjoying these hobbies. He loved helping organize the annual JAMES HENNESSEY, SR. MEMORIAL FISHING DERBY for kids at Baummer’s Pond every spring, and helping run various...
Grace E. Sciortino
Jan 22, 2024
Grace E. (Noragong) Sciortino, age 82, of Prospect entered into rest on Monday, January 22, 2024 at VITAS at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury. She was the devoted wife of John Sciortino for over 40 years. Grace was born on February 7, 1941 in Waterbury, daughter of the late William and Beata (Meyer) Noragong.
Grace was a Naugatuck resident for most...
Barbara Sheedy
Jan 22, 2024
Waterbury, CT The Honorable Barbara Joan "B.J." Sheedy, 81, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2024 at The Village at East Farms. Born in Derby, CT, she was the daughter of Christopher Joseph Sheedy and Barbara Ellen Trant Sheedy. B.J. began her educational journey at St. Francis of Assisi Grammar School in Naugatuck followed by Naugatuck High School (Class of...
Alice Solveig Christenson
Jan 21, 2024
Cheshire - Alice Solveig Christenson
Born in Nykarlaby Finland on November 25th, 1936, and given the name Solveig Alicia Ahlstrom by her parents, John Reguel Ahlstrom and Elin Dagmar Sofia Nyquist.
She traveled to the United States of America from Sweden in 1946 with her older brother Edvin Reguel Ahlstrom and mother to be with their father and reside in Worcester, Mass.,...
Scott Mackler
Jan 21, 2024
Scott E. Mackler, age 65, of Wolcott entered into rest on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at his home. Scott was born on May 3, 1958 in Waterbury, son of the late Ira and Renee (Braunstein) Mackler, and was a long-time Wolcott resident.
Scott aka “Moses” was a 1976 graduate of Wolcott High School where he performed well academically and was also...
Raj K. Nigam
Jan 21, 2024
Cheshire - Raj K. Nigam, 77, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the husband of Usha Nigam.
Mr. Nigam was born December 12, 1946, in India, the son of the late Ram Deo and Har K Nigam. He came to the U.S. in 1986 and has been a Cheshire resident since then.
He was...
Ardis Davis
Jan 21, 2024
Naugatuck, CT Mrs. Ardis L. Davis, 91, of 117 Lewis Street, died peacefully on January 21, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was the widow of Mearl Davis. Mrs. Davis was born June 20, 1932 in Fort Fairfield, ME daughter of the late Donald and Olive (Linn) Allen. She was educated in New Hampshire and has lived most of her...
Camille Perugini
Jan 20, 2024
Prospect, CT Camille Perugini, 91, the widow of John Anthony Perugini, died peacefully on January 20, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Camille was born June 3, 1932 in Stamford, CT a daughter of the late Carl and Charlotte (Wilson) Boccuzzi. Camille attended Leavenworth High School; lived in Prospect for the past 55+ years and was the co-founder of Jesse...
Roy Stinson
Jan 18, 2024
Roy Stinson, 85, passed away January 18, 2024 at Chandler Medical Center, Chandler AZ. He was the husband of the late Evelyn (Evie, Fitzgerald) Stinson.
Roy was born on June 21, 1938 in Waterbury, the son of the late Raymond and Mathilda (Erickson) Stinson. He was raised in Naugatuck and graduated from Naugatuck High School. At graduation, Roy was selected to...
Renee T. Leone
Jan 18, 2024
On May 23, 1956, a star was born. This star shone brightly throughout her 67 years bringing laughter and love to those who crossed her path. Then on January 18, 2024, that star found her way into heaven after a long, courageous battle with cancer.
Renee Terry Leone was the youngest of Stanley and Cecile (Ledoux) Terry’s six children. An educator...
Eleanor Phyllis Romano
Jan 16, 2024
Eleanor Phyllis Romano, 98 of Cheshire, passed away on Tuesday January 16, 2024, at Midstate Medical Center in Meriden she was the loving wife of the late New Haven police officer Carmine T. Romano. Eleanor was born on September 28, 1925, in New Haven and was the daughter of the late Antonio and Mary (Basta) Renda.
Eleanor led an active and...
Edward J. Dickus
Jan 14, 2024
Edward Joseph Dickus, a longtime resident of Cheshire, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Jane Blair Dickus for 53 wonderful years. He leaves behind his son Stephen (Linda) Delray of Cornwall, NY, his daughter Lynn Dickus of Meriden, CT, a niece, and several cousins.
Born in New Haven...
Rita Goodson
Jan 14, 2024
RITA MARIE (BELLEFLEUR) GOODSON Neopost/Quadient Retiree Naugatuck, CT Rita Marie (Bellefleur) Goodson, 65, widow of Keith Joseph Goodson, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, after a brief illness. Rita was born in Waterbury, CT on March 9, 1958, daughter of the late Clarence and Constance (Proulx) Bellefleur. Rita grew up in Waterbury and was a Naugatuck resident for the...
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