Obituaries
Cheryl A. Amodeo
Apr 26, 2024
South Kingstown, RI – Cheryl Ann (Trasko) Amodeo, 77, formerly of Naugatuck, passed away suddenly with her family at her side at South County Hospital in South Kingston, RI, on Friday April 26, 2024. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael R. Amodeo, and her sister Nancy Trasko.
Cheryl was born in Norwich, Connecticut, on December 13, 1946. She was the...
Paul Fecteau
Apr 25, 2024
Middlebury - Paul Fecteau, 77, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Waterbury Hospital. He was the husband of Barbara (Gilnack) Fecteau.
Paul was born July 20, 1946, in Eugene, OR, the son of the late Lucien and Marion (Byron) Fecteau. He graduated from Wilcox High School and was a Machinist for Pratt and Whitney for 47 years.
He was...
Julieta "Vita" Maria Frantsve
Apr 21, 2024
Julieta Maria Frantsve, 86, of Park Ridge, IL, peacefully passed away on April 21, 2024 at her new home in Cheshire, Connecticut surrounded by her loving family. Julieta was married to the late Dennis John Frantsve for 49 years. She was born on January 10, 1938 in San José, Costa Rica to the late Arturo Chacón Monge and Belarmina Mora...
Philip Nichols Jr
Apr 20, 2024
Naugatuck, CT Philip Winston Nichols, Jr., 77, husband of Cynthia Nichols, died unexpectedly on April 20, 2024 at Waterbury Hospital. Phil was born July 2, 1946 in Presque Isle, Maine son of the late Philip and Vivian Nichols and was raised in Presque Isle, ME and Milford, CT. Before retiring in 2008, Phil worked as a butcher for 42 years...
Philip Arcuri
Apr 19, 2024
Naugatuck, CT Philip A. Arcuri, 77, husband of Annette J. Arcuri, died peacefully on April 19, 2024 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in West Haven. Phil was born November 25, 1946 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late Gabriel and Mary (Matos) Arcuri. Phil graduated from St. Francis School, Naugatuck High School and Recruit Training Command in Great...
Ursula Rossi
Apr 18, 2024
Prospect, CT Ursula Lena Rossi, 80, died peacefully on April 18, 2024 at Hartford Hospital, with loving family by her side. Ursula was born July 30, 1943 in Waterbury, CT a daughter of the late Elio and Rose (Mazzetti) Rossi. She was raised in the Town Plot section of Waterbury and attended B.W. Tinker School and graduated from Wilby High...
Janet B. Edmond
Apr 17, 2024
Janet B. Edmond, age 91, of Cheshire entered into rest on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Complete Care of Meriden after a brief illness. Janet was born on April 3, 1933 in the Village of Rockville Centre, New York. She was the daughter of the late Leonard and Gladys (Vermilyea) Edmond. Janet was a graduate of Crosby High School...
Lucille Baummer
Apr 14, 2024
Lucille Baummer “Loving wife, mother, grandmother & great grandmother” Naugatuck, CT Lucille (Harper) Baummer, 96, the widow of Linden Baummer, her husband of 70 years with whom she was inseparable, died peacefully on April 14, 2024 at Beacon Brook Health Care Center. Lucille was born March 8, 1928 in Naugatuck, CT a daughter of the late Stephen and Bertha (Durette)...
John Faiola
Apr 14, 2024
Naugatuck, CT John Faiola, 63, passed away on April 14, 2024 after many years battling an incurable lung disease. John was born in Philadelphia, PA and grew up in New Milford, CT. John graduated from New Milford High School in 1980. He served in the Air Force for a short time before he became a journeyman union carpenter, where his...
Robert George Walker
Apr 12, 2024
Cheshire - Robert G. Walker, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his devoted wife Susan (Odell) Walker with whom he celebrated 34 years of marriage, and his cherished daughters Elizabeth James of Orlando, Florida, and Robin Walker of Portland, Oregon.
Robert was born November 8, 1932,...
Judith M. Sanchez
Apr 11, 2024
Judith M. “Judy” Sanchez, age 75, of Waterbury passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at her home. She is the beloved partner of Carlos Sanchez. Judy was born on July 29, 1948 in Waterbury, daughter of the late George and Ailsa (Blasl) Arab.
Judy grew up in Waterbury and later was a stay-at-home mom who cared for most of...
Chip Schofield
Apr 11, 2024
Naugatuck - Charles “Chip” Schofield III, 53, of Naugatuck, beloved husband of Melissa (Gallant) Schofield, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday April 11, 2024. Chip was born on August 4, 1970, in New Britain, CT.
Chip dedicated 20 years to the Naugatuck Police Department, retiring in 2019 as a Detective. For the past five years, Chip worked for...
Joseph Tampellini
Apr 11, 2024
Joseph J. Tampellini Lieutenant Colonel, USAFR Naugatuck, CT Joseph J. Tampellini, 78, husband of Patricia E. (Parker) Tampellini, died unexpectedly on April 11, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Joe was born June 23, 1945 in Waterbury, CT the oldest son of the late Oscar and Lenore (O’Connor) Tampellini. Joe attended local schools and graduated from Sacred Heart High School, Fairfield...
Ida Coppola
Apr 10, 2024
East Berlin, CT Ida Jane Coppola, 88, of East Berlin, formerly of Naugatuck and Waterbury, died peacefully on April 10, 2024 after a brief illness. Ida was the youngest daughter of the late Anthony Coppola Sr. and Genevieve (Caliento) Coppola. She was predeceased by her brothers, Joseph Coppola and Anthony Coppola Jr. and sister, Doris Tynan. A woman of deep...
Niqui Truong
Apr 8, 2024
Niqui Truong was born in Cheshire, Connecticut, on July 24, 1986. It is with great sadness that after a brave and courageous seven-year battle with cancer, she passed away on April 8, 2024, at only 37 years old. Niqui is survived by her loving parents, Quyen and Denh Truong; her sister, Jackie Truong; her brother, Jared Truong; and many loyal...
Earl J. Kurtz Jr.
Apr 7, 2024
CHESHIRE- Earl J. Kurtz Jr., 81, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024, at MidState Medical Center in Meriden. He was the husband of Lauri (Armbruster) Kurtz.
Mr. Kurtz was born June 21, 1942 in Waterbury, son of the late Earl J. Sr. and Ruth (Barto) Kurtz. He, along with three generations of family members, owned and operated Kurtz Farms in Cheshire,...
Herminio A. Santos
Apr 5, 2024
Naugatuck - Herminio A. Santos, 85, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at his home. He was the husband of the late Maria (Marques) Santos.
Mr. Santos was born September 26, 1938, in Portugal, the son of the late Simon and Vitalina (Francisca) Santos. He came to the U.S. in 1969 and raised his children in town. He was Supervisor...
Alan Decato
Apr 3, 2024
Alan Joseph Decato, 67, of Naugatuck, affectionately known as “Uncle Al”, beloved uncle and friend, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Waterbury Hospital. Alan was born June 13, 1956 at Norwalk Hospital to Doran and Gloria Decato.
Alan spent his early years growing up in Norwalk with his mother and younger brother, James. He spent his high school years...
Michelle Schafer
Apr 3, 2024
Naugatuck, CT Michelle Schafer, 54, wife of Pat Schafer, died unexpectedly on April 3, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Michelle was born in Jacksonville, FL on February 21, 1970 and had lived in Naugatuck for the past 30 years. Michelle was 100% selfless and accepting of everyone in a completely non-judgmental way. Besides being the center of her family’s world,...
Angelo Bianca
Apr 2, 2024
Woodbury, CT Angelo Paul Bianca, 90, died peacefully on April 2, 2024 at Waterbury Hospital. Angelo was born December 24, 1933 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late Vincenzo and Antoinette Bianca. He was raised in Waterbury, CT and graduated from Leavenworth High School. Angelo proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and before retiring in...
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