Obituaries

Lovando Banton

Lovando Banton

May 30, 2023

Watertown, CT Lovando Banton, 68, formerly of Naugatuck, CT, died peacefully May 30, 2023 at her home. Lovando was born July 19, 1954 in Waterbury, CT daughter of Evelyn C. (Brown) Banton and the late Alfred N. Banton and was raised in Naugatuck. Lovando retired from WARC in Waterbury, where she worked for over 30 years. She enjoyed sewing classes...

Gloria C. Fournier

Gloria C. Fournier

May 29, 2023

CHESHIRE - Gloria Yeager Fournier died on May 29, 2023 at Midstate Medical Center in Meriden, CT, after suffering a brief illness.  She is survived by her sons Mark, Paul and John and her daughters-in-law Pat and Sandra.  Laurie was born on September 22, 1927, in New York City, NY, daughter of Margaret and Ralph Yeager.  Laurie always felt the...

Suanne L. Pavlik

Suanne L. Pavlik

May 29, 2023

 

Cheshire - Suanne L. Pavlik, 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 29, 2023, at LiveWell in Plantsville, with her loving family at her side. She was the wife of the late Richard Pavlik.

Suanne was born October 13, 1940, in Binghamton, NY, the daughter of the late James and Helen (Collins) Scott.  She adored her dogs, delivering several...

Cesare Giuliano

Cesare Giuliano

May 29, 2023

SORTINO, ITALY — Cesare Giuliano, died peacefully on May 29, 2023 in Italy. Cesare is survived by his wife, Rita Fontana and his sons, Carmelo and Vincenzo Giuliano all of Italy; his sister, Giuseppa Fazzino; his nephew, Sibby Fazzino and his wife, Tracy all of Naugatuck, CT and many cousins. Mr. Giuliano was predeceased by his nephew, Carmelo Fazzino. Funeral...

Ann Lockwood

Ann Lockwood

May 28, 2023

Elizabeth Ann Lockwood, beloved wife and best friend of Donald M. Lockwood died on May 28, 2023, at age 89. Ann, as she was known to family and friends, was born on October 12, 1933, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and moved to Norwalk in 1947 with her family. In 1956, she married Don and lived for a time in Carlisle...

June Ieronimo

June Ieronimo

May 27, 2023

Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother Waterbury, CT June (Pesce) Ieronimo, 96, passed away on May 27, 2023. She was the only child of the late Angelo and Mary (Christiano) Pesce and was predeceased by her husband, John Anthony Ieronimo Sr. and her son, John Anthony Ieronimo Jr. June is survived by her daughter, Maria Druan and husband Tom of Prospect CT, son,...

Joanne DiDomizio

Joanne DiDomizio

May 25, 2023

 

Cheshire - Joanne DiDomizio, 73, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at her home.  She was the wife of Thomas DiDomizio.

Mrs. DiDomizio was born August 2, 1949, in Derby, the daughter of Marie (Larkin) Dunn and the late John Dunn.   She was raised in Naugatuck, attending St. Francis Grammar School, and graduating from Naugatuck High School, Class...

Pasqua Catanzaro

Pasqua Catanzaro

May 25, 2023

Beacon Falls, CT – Pasqua Maria “Lee” Catanzaro, 89, widow of Sebastian Ben Catanzaro, died peacefully on May 25, 2023 at Griffin Hospital. Pasqua was born October 5, 1933 in Liberty, NY a daughter of the late Joseph and Maria Salerno. Pasqua graduated from Liberty high School and she formerly worked as an insurance adjuster for Allstate Insurance. She loved...

Esther M. Stacy

Esther M. Stacy

May 24, 2023

Esther Madeleine Murphy Stacy, a recent resident of Cheshire, CT, passed away peacefully on May 24th, 2023, at the age of 81, after a brief illness. She was born on October 27, 1941, the youngest of 8 children, of the late Bernard and Elizabeth (Fitzpatrick) Murphy, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Esther is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Murray and her husband,...

Gabriel John Cordova

Gabriel John Cordova

May 24, 2023

Gabriel John Cordova, 91, of Prospect, formerly of Ridgefield and Milford, beloved husband of Marion Tangney Cordova, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2023. Gabriel was born on January 15, 1932, in New York City, to the late Gabriel and Genevieve Cordova.

Gabriel met the love of his life, Marion, when they were next door neighbors as children. They were...

Jason McCann

Jason McCann

May 20, 2023

DeLand, FL.- Jason McCann, 51, of Deland, Fl., passed away May 20, 2023. He was the son of Valerie (Swenor) ( McCann) Dixon.

He attended schools in Waterbury and Naugatuck and was a graduate of Naugatuck High School, Class of 1990.

Besides his mother, he leaves a brother Gerry ; his Maternal Grandparents, Katie and Al Fleck of Naugatuck and...

Denis F.C. Perry

Denis F.C. Perry

May 19, 2023

Denis F.C. Perry, 97, of Cheshire, CT, beloved husband of the late Kathleen A. Perry, passed away at MidState Medical Center unexpectedly on May 19, 2023 after a brief illness. In the week or two prior to this, Denis was still living independently in his home with support from his family and was very active e-mailing jokes and articles of...

Clare M. Leake

Clare M. Leake

May 16, 2023

Clare M Leake, 81, passed away on May 16th, 2023. She was born on January 17th, 1942 in Omaha, NE, daughter of the late Arnold and Florence Weber.

Clare was a beloved teacher at Doolittle Elementary for 35 years. She was a teacher that could reach students of all abilities and temperaments and she is remembered fondly by both her...

John C. Garber

John C. Garber

May 14, 2023

John C. “Jack” Garber, age 82, died on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital after a long illness.  He was the devoted husband of Patricia (Petrin) Vita.  Jack was born on September 22, 1940 in Bristol, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Conrad (Doucette) Garber. 

Jack graduated from Terryville High School and the University of Hartford where...

Claire M. Robitaille

Claire M. Robitaille

May 14, 2023

 

CHESHIRE - Claire Manzi Robitaille, 85, won her courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, May 14, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Cheshire.  She was the devoted wife of the late Dr. George Robitaille.

Claire was born on October 25, 1937, to the late Rita (Watson) and Vincent Charles Manzi in Lawrence, MA.  Always proud...

Andrew L. Poulin

Andrew L. Poulin

May 13, 2023

NORTH HAVEN – Andrew Lawrence Poulin, 61, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023.

Mr. Poulin was born September 16, 1961, in Bridgeport, CT., son of the late Herman and Monica (Domin) Poulin. He was employed by numerous companies as a mechanical draftsman and later by Peapod Online Grocer.

Andrew leaves behind his daughter, Nicole Poulin of Henderson, NV, and his...

Patricia Schwartz

Patricia Schwartz

May 13, 2023

Patricia Ann Schwartz Loving Mother and Grandmother Naugatuck, CT Patricia Ann (McGuiness) Schwartz, passed away unexpectedly at St. Mary’s Hospital on May 13, 2023. Pat was born in Waterbury, CT on March 18, 1950, daughter of Joseph and Esther McGuiness. Pat attended St. Francis School and then Naugatuck High School, graduating in 1968. She went on to work at Uniroyal...

John Beltrami

John Beltrami

May 8, 2023

CHESHIRE - John Beltrami, 87, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023 at his home in Cheshire, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Bianca (Mase`) Beltrami.

John was born November 16, 1935 in Corona, N.Y., son of the late Joseph and Maria (Mase`) Beltrami. He was a retired knife sharpener and owner of Beltram Cutlery Services.

In...

Garry G. Germano

Garry G. Germano

May 7, 2023

Garry G. Germano, 68, of Cheshire, passed away Sunday May 7, 2023 at Hartford Hospital surrounded by his family and friends.

Garry was born April 10, 1955 in Bridgeport, a son of the late George and Loretta (Pivarnik) and was a longtime Cheshire resident. He was a graduate of Bunnell High School in Stratford as well as Johnson and Wales...

Michael A. Tripodina

Michael A. Tripodina

May 7, 2023

CHESHIRE-Michael A. Tripodina, 79, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden.  He was the husband of Rhonda (Vosburgh) Tripodina.

Michael was born July 26, 1943 in Waterbury, Ct., son of the late James and Florence (Terzano) Tripodina. He was a life-long Cheshire resident and graduated from Cheshire High School in 1961.

Michael was a good...