Obituaries

Brian David Connelly

Brian David Connelly

Aug 11, 2023

 

Brian David Connelly, age 45, of Calhoun, GA and formerly of Naugatuck passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 11, 2023 in Rome, GA.  He was born on January 26, 1978 in Waterbury, son of Gail Dessureau and David Connelly.

Brian was raised in Naugatuck and relocated to Georgia 20 years ago.  Recently, he was a forklift operator for EVCO...

Geraldine R. Slocum

Geraldine R. Slocum

Aug 11, 2023

Geraldine Ross Slocum, 100, of Cheshire, beloved wife of the late Charles D. Slocum, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2023. Geraldine was born on May 15, 1923 in Patchogue, Long Island, New York, to the late Arthur and Josephine Ross.

During WWII, Gerrie had a civil service job in Washington, DC for the War Department, typing death notices for...

Herbert "Herbie" Wright

Herbert "Herbie" Wright

Aug 11, 2023

Herbert “Herbie” Wright, age 79, of Naugatuck passed away unexpectedly on Fri., Aug. 11, 2023 at his home.  He was the devoted husband of Ina (Alderman) Wright for over 58 years. Herbert was born on June 8, 1944 in Portland, ME, son of the late Vernon and Frances (Viollett) Wright.

Herbie worked for Carl Geary & Son from his teens...

Jeanne Ward

Jeanne Ward

Aug 11, 2023

Jeanne Ward, age 83, of Naugatuck entered into rest on Friday, August 11, 2023 at her home.  She was the devoted wife of William C. Ward for over 63 years.  Jeanne was born on May 11, 1940 in Norfolk, NE, daughter of the late John and Pearl (Staudenmaier) Shonka.  

Jeanne was a brilliant woman with a mind for numbers and...

Shirley Ciesla

Shirley Ciesla

Aug 6, 2023

Naugatuck, CT Shirley (Heavens) Ciesla, died peacefully at home on August 6, 2023 with her children by her side. She was the wife of the late Edward Ciesla for 55 years. Shirley was born in Waterbury, CT on September 21, 1929 daughter of the late Raymond and Rose (Boraski) Heavens. She graduated from Naugatuck High School and from Bryant College...

Raymond V. O'Connor

Raymond V. O'Connor

Aug 5, 2023

Raymond Vincent O’Connor, 92, beloved husband of the late Sally H. O’Connor, died peacefully on August 5, at The Benchmark Senior Living Center in Hamden, CT. Ray was born on April 5, 1931 in New Haven, CT. to the late Daniel and Marguerite (Padden) O’Connor.

 In 1950, Ray enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Augsburg, Germany serving in the...

Thomas H. Denne III

Thomas H. Denne III

Aug 3, 2023

 

CHESHIRE - Thomas H. Denne III, age 79, beloved husband of Cynthia Graves Denne, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2023. Thomas was born on March 24, 1944, in Denver, CO, to the late Thomas H. and Anne Denne Jr.

Thomas graduated Hopkins School, Class of 1962. While at Hopkins Thomas played Football, Hockey and Captained the Baseball team....

Paula A. Caputo

Paula A. Caputo

Aug 1, 2023

 

Paula Caputo, 50, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Waterbury Hospital.  She was the wife of James Maslar.

Paula was born October 13, 1972, in Daytona Beach, FL, the daughter of Lorraine Caputo and the late Henry Frisbie.  She was a longtime Naugatuck resident, graduating from Naugatuck High School, class of 1990.

Everyone who knew Paula would...

Jeanette R. Daniels

Jeanette R. Daniels

Aug 1, 2023

Jeanette Rose Daniels, 78, of Naugatuck, passed away August 1, 2023. Jeanette was born on March 12, 1945 in Waterbury, CT to the late Howard Daniels and Louise Giannini Fonseca.

Jeanette leaves behind her children, Jamie (Gerald) Delumba, William Robidoux, Janessa (Vinny) Giannini, Henry Robidoux, Clayton (June) Robidoux and Joseph (Maggie) Carroll; 15 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and 23 great...

Alexandra Kovaleski

Alexandra Kovaleski

Jul 31, 2023

Naugatuck, CT Alexandra “Cooky” Kovaleski, 77, died peacefully on July 31, 2023 at Beacon Brook Health Center. Cooky was born October 17, 1945 in Waterbury, CT daughter of the late William and Catherine (Bull) Kovaleski. She graduated from Naugatuck High School and worked for many years as a hairdresser and also worked at Southbury Training School for 10 years before...

Edwin Marshall Tucker

Edwin Marshall Tucker

Jul 30, 2023

Edwin Marshall Tucker of Cheshire, Connecticut, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. He was 95 years old and was the loving husband of Carolyn (Davison) Tucker, who passed away at the age of 89 in January of this year.

He was known as Edwin to his many business associates and Marshall to friends...

Robert J. Dupre

Robert J. Dupre

Jul 26, 2023

Robert J. Dupre, age 83, of Cheshire entered into rest on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at his home with his loving family by his side.  He was the devoted husband of Frances (Martino) Dupre for over 57 years.  Robert was born on St. Joseph’s Day, March 19, 1940 in Waterbury, son of the late Ernest L. and Jeanette (Cormier) Dupre. 

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Ana Rodriguez

Ana Rodriguez

Jul 24, 2023

Waterbury, CT Ana Rodriguez, 70, died unexpectedly on July 24, 2023 at her home. Ana was born April 1, 1953 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic a daughter of the late Teodoro and Altagracia Arias. Ana lived in Waterbury for the past 23 years and before retiring, she enjoyed working as a lunch aid in the Waterbury Public Schools. Ana dedicated...

Patricia Cummings

Patricia Cummings

Jul 22, 2023

Cheshire - Patricia Cummings passed away at the age of 91 on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Mulberry Gardens in Plantsville surrounded by her loving family.  She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Thomas Cummings.

Pat was born March 8, 1932, in New Haven, the daughter of the late John and Katherine (Reynolds) Singleton.  A longtime resident of...

Thomas P. Quinn

Thomas P. Quinn

Jul 21, 2023

Cheshire - Thomas P. Quinn, 80, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023, at Connecticut Hospice surrounded by family.  He was the beloved husband of JoAnn (Bodie) Quinn.

Tom was born January 8, 1943, in Providence, RI, the son of the late John and Mary (Sullivan) Quinn.  He moved to Connecticut in 1957 and graduated from Cheshire High School in...

Loretta Motz

Loretta Motz

Jul 18, 2023

QUEENS N.Y.- Loretta Motz, 87, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at her home in Cheshire. She was the wife of the late Charles E. Motz.

Loretta was born July 20, 1935, in College Point N.Y., daughter of the late Martin and Elizabeth (Engel) Fleischer. She and her husband Charles were the former owners of H. Flessel Restaurant in College...

Carole Corona

Carole Corona

Jul 18, 2023

Carole Corona “Greatest happiness was time spent with her grandchildren and great grandchildren” Naugatuck, CT Carole “Grammy” Corona, died peacefully at Griffin Hospital on July 18, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones after battling a brief illness. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Corona and her parents, Andrew and Nellie Anderson. Carole was born on September 11, 1937, in...

Brian J. Fenwick

Brian J. Fenwick

Jul 16, 2023

Beacon Falls - Brian J. Fenwick, age 55, passed away while surrounded by friends and family on Sunday, July 16, 2023.

Brian woke up every morning alongside the love of his life, Marguerite (Caraciolo) Fenwick. Every day was full of adventure, big or small. Whether he was ‘ransoming’ a toy bird after a friend used all the hot water on...

Peter J. Lango

Peter J. Lango

Jul 15, 2023

Peter J. Lango, age 75, lifelong resident of Waterbury passed away unexpectedly at his home after a brief but courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, July 15, 2023.  He was the devoted husband of Cynthia (Partiss) Lango for over 50 years.  Peter was born on May 13, 1948 in Waterbury, son of the late James and Frances (Butkis) Lango.

Peter...

Jon Smardin

Jon Smardin

Jul 14, 2023

Jon Smardin, 78, of Cheshire, beloved husband of Joanne Smardin, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on July 14, 2023. Prior to their move to Connecticut in 2020, they spent many happy retirement years living in Rhode Island. Jon was born on July 21, 1944, in New York to the late Sidney and Molly Smardin. When...