Obituaries
Jose Reis
Jan 22, 2023
Naugatuck, CT Jose Barbosa Reis, 78, husband of Amalia Reis, died peacefully on January 22, 2023 in the VITAS Hospice Care Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Jose was born December 26, 1944 in Aveiro, Portugal a son of the late Jose Valente dos Reis and Isilda Barbosa dos Reis. Jose attended Santo Amaro School and...
Kenneth Marsh Killer
Jan 21, 2023
Kenneth Marsh Killer, 82, of Waterbury CT, passed away on January 21, 2023 at Hartford Hospital in Hartford CT.
Ken was born January 6, 1941 in Norwalk CT. He was the eldest of two sons born to Kenneth and Bertha Killer. He was a graduate of The Cheshire Academy and later attended college at the University of Virginia, and earned...
Joanne "Jojo" Gillette
Jan 21, 2023
Joanne “Jojo” Gillette of Cheshire and Port Saint Lucie, FL entered into rest on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at St. Mary’s VITAS in Waterbury. She was the devoted wife of John Gillette for over 29 years. Joanne was born on August 13, 1956 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Joseph and Laura (Franzese) Guerrera.
Joanne grew up in Oakville...
William A. Slone
Jan 20, 2023
William A. Slone, 80, of Cheshire, CT passed away peacefully at home on Friday January 20th after a long illness. “Bill” is survived by his loving wife of fifty-five years, Barbara (Schuchman) Slone; his children, Ericka Anderson and her husband, Eric Anderson; Amanda Slone; and Gregory Slone; his grandchildren, Ruby Meade, Lucy Meade, Goldie Anderson, and Kyly, Finn, Azra, and...
Mary Imelda Finnegan
Jan 20, 2023
HAMDEN – Mary Imelda (Cashen) Finnegan, aged 76, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023 at her daughter’s home in Hamden. She was the wife of the late James Anthony Finnegan.
Mary was one of five children born September 21, 1946, in Dublin, Ireland to the late Patrick Cashen and Kathleen (Sullivan) Cashen. She came to the United States in...
Maria Rodrigues
Jan 19, 2023
Naugatuck, CT Maria Rodrigues, 78, wife of Armando Rodrigues, died peacefully on January 19, 2023 in the VITAS Hospice Care Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital. Maria was born December 20, 1944 in Trinta, Guarda, Portugal daughter of the late Antonio Fonseca and Rosa Faria. After completion of school in Portugal, Maria earned a diploma from Maquina de Costura de Portugal...
Angeline Schultz
Jan 18, 2023
Angeline “Dolly” Schultz Loving wife, mother, sister & aunt Naugatuck, CT Angeline “Dolly” (Reale) Schultz, 105, widow of Raymond Schultz, died peacefully on January 18, 2023 at Beacon Brook Health Center. Dolly was born June 4, 1917 in Naugatuck, CT a daughter of the late Enrico and Filomena (Iafrate) Reale and had lived in Naugatuck all of her life. Dolly...
Shirley M. LaBarba
Jan 16, 2023
Shirley M. LaBarba, age 86, of Naugatuck and formerly Bridgeport entered into rest on Monday, January 16, 2023 at St. Mary’s VITAS in Waterbury. She was the devoted wife of the late Ronald LaBarba for over 45 years until his passing in 2019. Shirley was born on July 28, 1936 in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Joseph Myers and...
Keith Dyson
Jan 16, 2023
Hartford, CT Keith Dyson, 68, formerly of Naugatuck, died January 16, 2023 at Chelsea Place Care Center in Hartford. Keith was born December 16, 1954 in Waterbury, CT son of the late Edward Dyson and Ann (O’Donovan) Dyson Jannetty. Keith was raised in Naugatuck, graduated from Naugatuck High School and he worked for many years as an ironworker. Keith is...
Paula A. Stelmack
Jan 15, 2023
Cheshire -Paula A. Stelmack, 64, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at her home. She was the longtime companion of Keith Erickson.
Paula was born January 30, 1958, in Derby, the daughter of the late Bill and Sophie Stelmack. She was raised in Derby and attended local schools, graduating from Derby High School. She was employed by Spectra Strip...
Eleanor M. Madrigale
Jan 12, 2023
Eleanor M. Madrigale, formerly of Cheshire, passed away on January 12, 2023, at LiveWell, in Plantsville, Connecticut. Her daughter, Andrea Sidoruk, was by her side. She was the devoted wife of the late Andrew “Andy” Madrigale until his passing in June 2019. Andy and Eleanor married June 11, 1955 and enjoyed dancing and being together. Eleanor was born on...
William H. Knight Jr.
Jan 12, 2023
William “Bill” Knight, 87, a long-time resident of Hamden, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2023 with his family at his bedside after a courageous four-year battle with kidney disease. Bill even beat COVID. But Jesus called him home.
Bill was known throughout the community for so many things, including: a wonderful and dedicated husband, father, and grandfather; a banker...
Jeannette Ortega
Jan 12, 2023
Naugatuck - Jeannette Ortega, 63, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at her home, with her family by her side.
Ms. Ortega was born December 10, 1959, in New York, the daughter of the late Lydia (Salamanca) Ortega.
Jeannette is survived by her daughters Jessica Moreno, Desiree Pijuan and Jeannette DeJesus and their children Xena Crespo, Elijah Crespo, Joshua...
Wilma Ruccio
Jan 10, 2023
Wilma A. “Sis” Ruccio ‘Dear aunt to many nieces and nephews’ Wilma “Sis” (Taylor) Ruccio, 102, of Naugatuck, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at her home after a brief illness. She was married to the love of her life, Anthony ‘Tinny’ Ruccio, for 48 years. Wilma was born on April 29, 1920 in Waterbury, a daughter of...
Lucilia M. Titley
Jan 9, 2023
Watertown - Lucilia M. Titley, 82, died on Monday, January 9, 2023, at St. Mary's Hospital. She was the wife of John H. Titley.
Mrs. Titley was born November 9, 1940, in Waterbury, the daughter of Lazaro and Virginia (Barbosa) Marques. She grew up in Naugatuck, attended St. Francis School and graduated from Naugatuck High School, class of 1958. She...
Beverly Jewett
Jan 9, 2023
Prospect, CT Beverly Evelyn Jewett, 86, died peacefully on January 9, 2023 at her home, surrounded by loving family. Beverly was born June 25, 1936 in Waterbury, CT a daughter of the late Arthur and Evelyn (Gay) Birch and was raised in Naugatuck, where she graduated from Naugatuck High School. Beverly formerly worked at the Naugatuck Glass Company in Naugatuck...
Timothy J. McEvoy
Jan 7, 2023
Cheshire - Timothy J. McEvoy, 67, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Hartford Hospital.
Tim was born December 30, 1955, in Waterbury, the son of James and the late Alice (Duran) McEvoy. He was raised in Wolcott and Cheshire and graduated from Holy Cross High School and St. Michael’s College in VT. A longtime Cheshire resident, he had...
Arthur "Butch" Wallinger
Jan 6, 2023
Cheshire - Arthur "Butch" Wallinger, 83, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023, at his home with his family by his side. He was the husband of the late Patricia (Hanlon) Wallinger.
Butch was born April 3, 1939, in Waterbury, the son of the late Arthur and Claire (Hackett) Wallinger Sr. He is survived by his children AJ Wallinger and...
Mark Schiller
Jan 6, 2023
Waterbury, CT Mark Schiller, 61, died unexpectedly on January 6, 2023 at his home. Mark was born on August 27, 1961 a son of the late Alvin K. and Lydia (Fidalgo) Schiller. Mark was raised in Naugatuck where he graduated from Naugatuck High School, Class of 1979 and he also lived in Torrington, before recently moving to Waterbury. Mark volunteered...
Robert J. Murgatroy
Jan 4, 2023
Robert James “Bob” Murgatroy, age 77, of Waterbury passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was the husband of Alberta (Gray) Murgatroy for over 38 years. Robert was born on November 14, 1945 in Waterbury, son of the late Earl C. and Ruth (Johnson) Murgatroy.
Bob served his country with honor and pride with...
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