Obituaries

Holly Siwanowicz

Holly Siwanowicz

Jun 26, 2023

Naugatuck, CT Holly J. (Dutton) Siwanowicz, 79, the widow of Walter F. Siwanowicz, died unexpectedly on June 26, 2023 at Waterbury Hospital. Holly was born July 6, 1943 in Waterbury, CT a daughter of the late Kenneth and Virginia (Birch) Dutton Kovach and had lived in Naugatuck all of her life. Holly was a member of the VFW Auxiliary, Post...

Howard Nixon Sr

Howard Nixon Sr

Jun 24, 2023

Howard Joseph Nixon, Sr. 1930 - 2023 Naugatuck, CT Howard Joseph Nixon, Sr., affectionately known as Howie, passed away on June 24, 2023, at the age of 92 at The Lutheran Home in Southbury, CT. He was born on November 15, 1930, in Naugatuck, CT, to John and Madeline Nixon. Howie was a man who lived his life with kindness,...

David L. Tufano

David L. Tufano

Jun 22, 2023

Shelton - David L. Tufano, 60, passed away on Thursday, June 22,2023.  David was born June 26, 1962, in Fall River, MA, the son of the late Leonard and Elizabeth (See) Tufano. He is predeceased by his brother Chris Tufano, and nephew Keith Basta. David is survived by his sisters, Geraldine Rosato of Naugatuck, Ellen Lalley of Shelton, and Carol...

Alice Margaret "Sally" Blakely

Alice Margaret "Sally" Blakely

Jun 22, 2023

Alice Margaret (Wilson) Blakely passed away peacefully on June 22, 2023, at her home in Elim Park, Cheshire, Connecticut.  Sally (as she was known by friends and family) lived at Elim Park since November of 2009.  Prior to moving to Elim Park, Sally, and her husband Frank L. Blakely (who passed away 2/9/2001) of over 50 years lived at 150...

Ronald J. Kalinowski

Ronald J. Kalinowski

Jun 21, 2023

Mr. Ronald J. Kalinowski Sr., 82, formally of Naugatuck, CT and most recently of New Boston, NH passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, surrounded by his loving children Ron and April Kalinowski.

Ronald was born on April 21, 1941, in Waterbury, CT. He was the son of the late John and Theresa (Bilot) Kalinowski. Ronald was educated in Naugatuck’s...

Anthony G. Smaldone

Anthony G. Smaldone

Jun 21, 2023

Anthony (Tony) Gerard Smaldone, age 76, of Cheshire, entered into rest on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, after a courageous battle with Leukemia, with his loving family by his side. He was the devoted husband of Jennifer (Johnson) Smaldone for over 44 years. Anthony was born on December 22, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of the late Anthony G....

Tina S. Swezey

Tina S. Swezey

Jun 21, 2023

Tina Susanne Swezey, 70, of Cheshire, CT passed away peacefully on June 21, 2023, at Midstate Medical Center in Meriden, CT, surrounded by close family. She was born on December 13, 1952, in New Haven, CT, to Louisa Gough and the late Donald Gough. She attended North Haven High School with the class of 1971. Tina was a beloved mother,...

Janet Zerbarini

Janet Zerbarini

Jun 21, 2023

Naugatuck, CT Janet A. (Morin) Zerbarini, 78, widow of Robert H. “Zeb” Zerbarini, Sr., died peacefully June 21, 2023 in the VITAS Hospice Care Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital. Janet was born May 15, 1945 in Burlington, VT daughter of the late George and Andree (Laverdure) Morin. Janet lived in Naugatuck most of her life and worked for many years...

Steven F. Zentek

Steven F. Zentek

Jun 20, 2023

 

Mr. Steven Zentek, 66, of Cheshire, passed away Tuesday June 20, 2023 at the Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford, surrounded by his family.

Steven was born January 11, 1957 in Waterbury a son of the late Frank and Lyda (Mumley) Zentek and was a longtime Cheshire resident. He was a graduate of Cheshire High School. Having a strong work...

Stephen Charles Greenwood

Stephen Charles Greenwood

Jun 19, 2023

Stephen Charles Greenwood, 56, of Cheshire, beloved husband of Jennifer Greenwood, passed away on June 19, 2023. Stephen was born on November 9, 1966 in Palo Alto, CA to Ann Marie Wozmak and the late George Greenwood. 

Although born in California, Steve grew up in Cheshire, Connecticut. He attended all levels of school in Cheshire, and graduated from Cheshire High...

Vincent A. Lupachino Sr.

Vincent A. Lupachino Sr.

Jun 19, 2023

WATERBURY – Vincent A. Lupachino (Lupo), 83, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Darlene (Beck) Lupachino.

Mr. Lupachino was born March 3, 1940, in Waterbury, son of the late Peter and Virginia (Marchese) Lupo. He was a retired Electrical Contractor and was a long time Risdon employee,...

Mary B. Smith

Mary B. Smith

Jun 18, 2023

Mary B. Smith, 96, of Waterbury, beloved wife of the late Francis “Red’ Smith, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2023. Mary was born on January 26, 1927 in Waterbury, CT to the late Edward and Margaret (Kehoe) Byrne.

Mary was a 1944 graduate of Naugatuck High School. She attended Dunbarton College of Holy Cross in Washington D.C. After graduating in 1946...

Carolyn Hardin Engelhardt

Carolyn Hardin Engelhardt

Jun 18, 2023

Carolyn Hardin Engelhardt, age 79, of Bloomfield, CT passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023.  She was married for over 53 years to the late Reverend George Christian Engelhardt.  Carolyn was born on May 10, 1944 in Memphis, TN, daughter of the late Melvin Loyd Hardin and Helen Harriet Hardin (Morrison). Carolyn grew up in Arkansas and remained very tied...

Robert Stewart Huston Parr

Robert Stewart Huston Parr

Jun 17, 2023

CHESHIRE- Robert Stewart Huston Parr, 76, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Civita Care Center at Cheshire. He was the devoted and beloved husband of Marcia (Fujino) Parr. Bob was born March 15, 1947 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, son of the late Elburn and Isabel (McTavish) Parr.

Growing up, he was an avid skier and hockey player. Throughout his...

Lisa Guerrieri

Lisa Guerrieri

Jun 15, 2023

CHESHIRE, CT – Lisa Guerrieri, 62, of Cheshire, CT (formerly of Woodbridge, CT) passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Lisa was the beloved wife of Dr. Jonathan A. Schneider. Lisa was born on September 17, 1960 in Houston, Texas, daughter of the late Nicholas P., Sr., and Mildred (Wanat) Guerrieri. Lisa attended Amity Regional High School (Class of...

Errol Joel DeLott

Errol Joel DeLott

Jun 15, 2023

Errol Joel DeLott, 84, of Cheshire, CT, beloved husband of Mickey DeLott, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on June 15, 2023, following a sudden illness. Errol was born on May 15, 1939, in Hartford, CT, to the late Zelda and Benjamin DeLott.

A proud alumnus of Babson College, Errol served with honor in the United States Army....

Carol Salvi-Beers

Carol Salvi-Beers

Jun 13, 2023

West Haven, CT Carol Salvi-Beers, 67, wife of David H. Beers, Jr., died June 13, 2023 at Yale Hew Haven Hospital, St. Raphael Campus. Carol was born October 24, 1955 in Waterbury, CT daughter of the late James P. and Dorothy (Duigou) Salvi. Carol lived in West Haven for the past 32 years and was a former Naugatuck resident. Carol...

Grace S. Dillon

Grace S. Dillon

Jun 12, 2023

Grace S. Dillon, 93, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Ellington, Connecticut, on Monday, June 12, 2023.  Grace was born in Wethersfield, Connecticut on January 15, 1930, the middle daughter of Richard Smith and Angela Curtin Smith.

Grace was a kind, generous, selfless and dignified person, a devoted wife and mother.  Resilience was a major part of her...

Frances Cichowski

Frances Cichowski

Jun 12, 2023

Storrs, CT Frances Cichowski, age 100, of Storrs, CT, passed away on Monday morning, June 12, 2023 at the Mansfield Center for Nursing and Rehab. She was the wife of the late Felix Cichowski. Born on September 16, 1922 in Meriden, CT, she was the eighth of nine children of the late Louis and Mary (Liber) Tylec. Fran is survived...

Donald Lockwood

Donald Lockwood

Jun 9, 2023

Donald Morgan Lockwood born on September 19, 1931, passed away on June 9, 2023, at 91, only twelve days after his beloved wife Ann’s passing on May 28, 2023, at age 89. Don was born in Norwalk, Connecticut, to the late Alan and Sylvia Lockwood and attended schools there, graduating from Norwalk High School in 1950. Don and Ann spent...