Obituaries

Mary J. Mongillo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...