Obituaries

Edward A. Karber Jr.

Edward A. Karber Jr.

Feb 16, 2023

Edward A. “Ed” Karber Jr., age 77, of Cheshire passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at MidState Medical Center.  He was the devoted husband of Charlene (Tracanna) Karber for over 56 years.  Edward was born on July 13, 1945, in New Haven, son of the late Edward Sr. and Helen M. (Fanning) Karber.

Ed was raised in Hamden,...

Joanne Kuczynski

Joanne Kuczynski

Feb 16, 2023

 

Joanne Kuczynski, age 80 of Cheshire, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at MidState Medical Center in Meriden after a brief illness. She was the devoted wife of Leo Kuczynski for over 58 years. Joanne was born on July 22, 1942 in Derby, daughter of the late Joseph and Marion (Dick) Fiasconaro.Joanne grew up in Ansonia and attended...

Lorraine Maxwell

Lorraine Maxwell

Feb 11, 2023

 

CHESHIRE - Lorraine Maxwell entered eternal rest on February 11, 2023. She will be missed by all who knew her. Lorraine was born in Dickson City, PA, the fifth daughter of Daniel and Christine Kowalchik. After graduating from high school, she enrolled in the Nursing School at Temple University and received her RN Certification. She worked in Philadelphia for...

Antonio "Tony" Rinaldi

Antonio "Tony" Rinaldi

Feb 10, 2023

Waterbury - Antonio “Tony” Rinaldi, 65, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, at Waterbury Hospital.  He was the husband of Veronica “Ronnie” Rinaldi.

Tony was born July 28, 1957, in Montreal, Canada, the son of the late Luigi and Nicolina (Guerrera) Rinaldi.  He came to the U.S. at the age of 11 and had been a longtime Waterbury resident. ...

John Murray

John Murray

Feb 10, 2023

Prospect, CT John Joseph Murray, 78, formerly of Waterbury and Cheshire, died peacefully on February 10, 2023. John was born on November 6, 1944 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late James and Elizabeth Murray. John graduated from Croft High School in Waterbury and served on the Waterbury Police Department for 12 years as a patrolman and a detective....

Brian L. Blanchard

Brian L. Blanchard

Feb 9, 2023

Naugatuck – Brian L. Blanchard, 44, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Connecticut Hospice after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.  He was the loving husband of Amy (Alonza) Blanchard. 

Always with a smile, Brian would give the shirt off of his back to anyone in need.  He was caring, compassionate, and fun-loving.  Never taking life too...

Marsha Damiani

Marsha Damiani

Feb 4, 2023

 

CHESHIRE- Marsha Damiani, 76, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Apple Rehab Middletown. She was the wife of the late Donald C. Damiani.

Mrs. Damiani was born March 28,1946, in Waterbury, daughter of the late Tobin and Maureen (Casey) Cosgrove. She was a retired Registered Nurse.  Mrs. Damiani was a long-time resident of Cheshire and a communicant of...

James Joseph McEvoy

James Joseph McEvoy

Feb 3, 2023

Cheshire – James J. McEvoy, 92, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023, at St. Mary's Hospital. He was the husband of the late Alice (Duran) McEvoy. He was also predeceased by his sister Gloria McEvoy and recently, by his son Timothy.

Mr. McEvoy was born July 10, 1930, in Waterbury, the son of the late James and Katherine (Albanese)...

James William Woodward, Jr.

James William Woodward, Jr.

Feb 2, 2023

James William Woodward, Jr. passed gently away in his sleep on Thursday, February 2, 2023, surrounded by his caring and ever-devoted family.  He was 94 years of age when he departed this world from his ancestral home, nestled on top of the historic Bronsontown section of Beacon Falls.

Mr. Woodward was born in Waterbury Hospital on April 23, 1928, to...

Richard "Greg" Romans

Richard "Greg" Romans

Feb 2, 2023

Bristol - Richard Gregory Romans, 80, of Bristol, beloved and dedicated husband of almost 56 years to Sandra (Violette) Romans, peacefully passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023, having been surrounded by the love of his family at Southington Care Center. The family expresses its gratitude to the staff of Southington Care Center and the Franciscan Hospice Care for their...

Maria Urbano

Maria Urbano

Feb 1, 2023

CHESHIRE - Maria (Riccio) Urbano, 84, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at her home. She was the beloved wife of the late Armando Urbano who passed away in August.

Mrs. Urbano was born July 5, 1938, in Ruviano, Italy the daughter of the late Pasquale and Josephine (Inzero) Riccio.  A loving mother who came to America in 1966,...

Carolyn D. Tucker

Carolyn D. Tucker

Jan 31, 2023

Carolyn Clark (Davison) Tucker, 89 of Cheshire passed away Tuesday January 31, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of Edwin Marshall Tucker.

Carolyn was born July 14, 1933 in Bad Axe, Michigan while her parents, the late William Franklin and Virginia (Vary) Davison and family were vacationing. She grew up in several towns...

Gordon Ploof Sr

Gordon Ploof Sr

Jan 31, 2023

Naugatuck, CT Gordon Francis Ploof, Sr., 88, husband of Charlotte (Fortune) Ploof, died peacefully January 31, 2023 at Griffin Hospital. Gordon was born February 23, 1934 in Bakersfield, VT son of the late Oscar and Dorothy (Thompson) Ploof and attended local schools in Vermont. Gordon worked for 40 years as a fuel control technician in the defense industry, retiring in...

Mark Carroll

Mark Carroll

Jan 30, 2023

WATERTOWN, CT Mark Carroll, 64, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 30, 2023 at Waterbury Hospital with his loving family members by his side. Mark was born in Waterbury, CT on January 29, 1959 the son of the late George and Ann (Rakich) Carroll and graduated from Crosby High School, Class of 1977. Mark was employed by National Courier and...

Louise Bradley

Louise Bradley

Jan 27, 2023

 

BEACON FALLS - Louise Bradley, 91, passed away peacefully Friday, January 27, 2023, at her home in Beacon Falls, surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her loving husband, the late Robert H. Bradley.

Louise was born April 12, 1931, in Beacon Falls, daughter of the late Carlos and Ambrosia (Cobo) Gandarillas. She attended Naugatuck High School...

Samantha C. Bombardier

Samantha C. Bombardier

Jan 26, 2023

Naugatuck - Samantha C. Bombardier, 29, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Yale New Haven Hospital.

Sam was born June 2, 1993, in Derby, the daughter of Francis Bombardier III and Eileen (Borbas) Carlson. She attended local schools and graduated from Naugatuck High School Class of 2011.  She furthered her education...

David A. Garrett Sr.

David A. Garrett Sr.

Jan 24, 2023

NAUGATUCK - David A Garrett Sr., 62, passed unexpectedly on January 24, 2023.  David was born in Naugatuck on November 1, 1960, to Dorsey Garrett Jr & Catherine (Duffy) Garrett and is survived by his three siblings, Kathleen Crabtree, Dorsey Garrett, and Karen Hummel, his children; David A Garrett Jr, David’s significant other, Kathleen Ireland, and Kelly R Garrett. David...

Robert D. Davis

Robert D. Davis

Jan 24, 2023

 

CHESHIRE - Robert D. Davis, 93, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023, surrounded by his family at his home in Cheshire. He was the husband of the late Frances (Jenkins) Davis. Bob and Fran have lived together in Cheshire since 1973.

Bob was born March 18, 1929, in Windsor, Ct. He was the son of the late William and...

Robert Raymond

Robert Raymond

Jan 23, 2023

NAUGATUCK - Robert Roland Raymond, Sr., 91, was called home to his final resting place on January 23, 2023. A native to Connecticut, Bob was born to John Raymond and Mary (Kelleher) Raymond on March 14, 1931, in the Brooklyn section of Waterbury, spending his earliest years being raised with his three siblings: Jack,Theresa and Frank. He graduated from Crosby...

Richard Clark Iii

Richard Clark Iii

Jan 22, 2023

NAUGATUCK – Richard Orrin “Buddy” Clark III age 43 died suddenly at home on the morning of January 22 after a short illness. Richard was born on May 8, 1979 at Waterbury Hospital to Mary Ellen (Muzzio) Godin of Meriden, and the late Richard Orrin Clark Jr. He was employed as a line service supervisor at Waterbury-Oxford Airport for more...