Obituaries

Robert J. "Bob" Salerno, Sr.

Robert J. "Bob" Salerno, Sr.

Mar 7, 2023

Mr. Robert J. “Bob” Salerno, Sr., 77 of Waterbury passed away Tuesday March 7, 2023 at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Lauren (Bove) Salerno and the late Jane (Ackerman) Salerno.

Bob was born August 18, 1945 in Waterbury the son of the late Sam and Elizabeth (Sechow) Salerno and was a lifelong Waterbury...

Earl R. Phillips

Earl R. Phillips

Mar 4, 2023

  Naugatuck - Earl K. Phillips, 95, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Beacon Brook Health Center.  He was the husband of the late Lorraine (Lusk) Phillips.

Mr. Phillips was born November 3, 1927, in Williamsport, PA, the son of the late Earl and Florence (Douty) Phillips.  He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII...

Howard B. Davidson Jr.

Howard B. Davidson Jr.

Mar 3, 2023

Farmington - Howard B. Davidson, Jr., 85, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023, at UCONN Medical Center.  He was the husband of the late Carol (Burke) Davidson.

Mr. Davidson was born July 4, 1937, in Bridgeport, the son of the late Howard and Sylvia (Parsons) Davidson Sr. After graduating from high school in Trumbull he proudly served his country...

Marie A. "Mitzie" Herbst

Marie A. "Mitzie" Herbst

Mar 2, 2023

Marie A. “Mitzie” Herbst, of Cheshire, died on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at her home at the age of ninety-three.  She was the devoted wife of the late Robert Herbst for over 54 years until his death in 2003.  Marie was born on February 21, 1930, in Flushing, NY, daughter of the late Julius Joseph and Edna Antoinette (Krapp) Schultheis.

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George Turley Jr

George Turley Jr

Mar 2, 2023

OAKVILLE – George I. Turley, Jr., 79, passed away on March 2, 2023 at Trinity Terraces Nursing Home. He was the beloved husband of Joann Turley for 55 years. Born on April 2, 1943 in Waterbury, Conn., he was the son of the late George I. Turley Sr. and Alice (Pasquariello) Turley. George was raised in Naugatuck where he attended...

Manuel Moutela

Manuel Moutela

Mar 2, 2023

“Loving husband, father, and avô” Naugatuck, CT - Manuel Augusto Tavares Moutela, 80, husband of Maria Alice Moutela, passed peacefully on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family leaving a void in the hearts of those who knew him. Manuel was born February 21, 1943 in Salreu, Portugal a son of the late Manuel Maria...

Angela A. Lamas

Angela A. Lamas

Mar 1, 2023

Naugatuck – Angela A. Lamas, 45, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.

Angela was born March 24, 1977, in Waterbury, the daughter of Antonio "Tony" Lamas and Lorraine Caputo.  She was raised in Naugatuck and Wolcott and graduated from Wolcott High School Class of 1995. She worked at Sullivans in Naugatuck for many years and was also the...

Jennifer K. Killea

Jennifer K. Killea

Feb 28, 2023

CHESHIRE- Jennifer Katelyn Killea, 27, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at her home in Cheshire.

Jennifer Killea was born August 9, 1995, in Arlington Heights, IL., daughter of Paul and Katherine Winslow Killea. She was a 2013 graduate of Cheshire High School.

In addition to her parents, Jennifer or “Jenny” as she was fondly called, leaves behind her brother,...

Laura Santos

Laura Santos

Feb 28, 2023

Naugatuck, CT Laura M. Santos, widow of Joaquim Santos, her husband of 61 years, died peacefully on February 28, 2023 in the VITAS Hospice Care Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital. Laura was born on April 5, 1936 in Travanca, Oliveira de Azemeis, Portugal daughter of the late Alberto and Beatrice (Almeida) Martins and had lived in Naugatuck for over 50...

Thomas L. Nolan

Thomas L. Nolan

Feb 25, 2023

 

NAUGATUCK-Thomas L. Nolan, 81, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at home with his wife and beloved dog by his side. He was the husband of Marna Kloc-Nolan for 32 years.          

He was born in Waterbury on July 23, 1941, the son of the late Luke and Helen (Boylan) Nolan. He graduated from Naugatuck High School in...

Elsbeth W. Eichelman

Elsbeth W. Eichelman

Feb 25, 2023

 

WALLINGFORD - Elsbeth (Beth) W. Eichelman, 96, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Ashlar Village in Wallingford. Beth was the wife of the late George H. Eichelman, Jr.

Born May 13, 1926, in Ansonia, daughter of the late Charles A. and Alice M. (Watson) Spargo. She was a retired secretary for the Cheshire Public School system and  also...

Manuel Magalhaes

Manuel Magalhaes

Feb 25, 2023

WATERBURY – Manuel C. Magalhaes, 86, passed away at home on February 25, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Rosa (Barros) Magalhaes for 60 years. Manuel was born in Lourosa, Portugal, on April 23, 1936 to the late Jose C. and Esther (Ribeiro) Magalhaes. He was raised in Portugal where he attended local schools....

Scott A. Demsey

Scott A. Demsey

Feb 24, 2023

 

CHESHIRE- Scott A. Demsey, 55, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023 at his home in Cheshire from complications from bile duct cancer (Cholangiocaricoma). He was the beloved husband of Kathleen (Quigley) Demsey.

Mr. Demsey was born November 13, 1967, in Waterbury, CT. Scott graduated from Holy Cross High School in Waterbury and the University of Connecticut with degrees in...

Julio Da Silva

Julio Da Silva

Feb 24, 2023

NAUGATUCK – Julio R. da Silva, 74, passed away Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. He was the loving husband of Maria Simoes da Silva and son of the late Julio and Regina da Silva formerly of Naugatuck and Portugal, Julio’s beloved birthplace. Julio and his wife Maria were married for 45 years. Julio was a gentle, loving and kind man who...

Kok Gin Lee

Kok Gin Lee

Feb 23, 2023

 

Cheshire - Kok Gin Lee, 94, died on Feb 23, 2023, surrounded by her family in Cheshire. 

She was born on Dec 13, 1928, in Guangdong, China, and lived through WWII as a teenager.  Kok was married in 1947, moved to Hong Kong in 1948, and gave birth to her son in 1949.  She raised her son by herself...

Barbara B. Coleman

Barbara B. Coleman

Feb 21, 2023

 

CHESHIRE - Mrs. Barbara Bancroft Coleman, 93, passed over on February 21, 2023 surrounded by her children. Barbara was born on May 31, 1929, in Cincinnati, OH., daughter of the late MacGregor and Margaret (Pettyjohn) Bancroft. She was a devoted and beloved wife, mother, and grandmother and will be truly missed by all who knew her.

Barbara was raised...

Mary Z. (Zubyk) Glowasky

Mary Z. (Zubyk) Glowasky

Feb 21, 2023

Mrs. Mary Z. (Zubyk) Glowasky, 93, of Bristol, passed away Tuesday February 21, 2023 surrounded by her family in the comfort of her home. She was the beloved wife of the late John Glowasky, Sr.

Mary was born May 23, 1929 in Waterbury, a daughter of the late John and Julia (Litninski) Zubyk. She spent her early years residing in...

Donald Poynton

Donald Poynton

Feb 20, 2023

Naugatuck, CT Donald M. “Duck” Poynton, 90, died peacefully on February 20, 2023 at The Cottage in Torrington. Don was born December 31, 1932 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late Michael Poynton, Sr. and Lucy (Errichetto) Poynton. Don was a proud United States Army veteran, having served during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War, retiring after 23 years...

Carol Wiltshire

Carol Wiltshire

Feb 20, 2023

Watertown, CT Carol Wiltshire, 85, widow of Robert Wiltshire, died peacefully February 20, 2023 at Waterbury Hospital. Carol was born July 16, 1937 in Waterbury, CT a daughter of the late Leo and Alma (Perreault) Boucher. Carol worked as a quality control inspector at Summit Finishing before retiring. Carol is survived by her children, Donald M. Poynton, Jr. (Deborah), David...

Tracy Conway

Tracy Conway

Feb 19, 2023

Naugatuck, CT Tracy Lee Conway, 51, wife of Patrick Conway, died unexpectedly on February 19, 2023 at her home. Tracy was born October 21, 1971 in Waterbury, CT daughter of Holly Dutton Siwanowicz and the late Walter Siwanowicz. Tracy was raised in Naugatuck and graduated from Naugatuck High School. Tracy formerly worked for 10 years at Waterbury Hospital on the...