Obituaries

Roy Stinson

Roy Stinson

Jan 18, 2024

Roy Stinson, 85, passed away January 18, 2024 at Chandler Medical Center, Chandler AZ. He was the husband of the late Evelyn (Evie, Fitzgerald) Stinson.

Roy was born on June 21, 1938 in Waterbury, the son of the late Raymond and Mathilda (Erickson) Stinson. He was raised in Naugatuck and graduated from Naugatuck High School. At graduation, Roy was selected to...

Renee T. Leone

Renee T. Leone

Jan 18, 2024

On May 23, 1956, a star was born. This star shone brightly throughout her 67 years bringing laughter and love to those who crossed her path. Then on January 18, 2024, that star found her way into heaven after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Renee Terry Leone was the youngest of Stanley and Cecile (Ledoux) Terry’s six children. An educator...

Eleanor Phyllis Romano

Eleanor Phyllis Romano

Jan 16, 2024

Eleanor Phyllis Romano, 98 of Cheshire, passed away on Tuesday January 16, 2024, at Midstate Medical Center in Meriden she was the loving wife of the late New Haven police officer Carmine T. Romano. Eleanor was born on September 28, 1925, in New Haven and was the daughter of the late Antonio and Mary (Basta) Renda.

Eleanor led an active and...

Edward J. Dickus

Edward J. Dickus

Jan 14, 2024

Edward Joseph Dickus, a longtime resident of Cheshire, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Jane Blair Dickus for 53 wonderful years. He leaves behind his son Stephen (Linda) Delray of Cornwall, NY, his daughter Lynn Dickus of Meriden, CT, a niece, and several cousins.

Born in New Haven...

Rita Goodson

Rita Goodson

Jan 14, 2024

RITA MARIE (BELLEFLEUR) GOODSON Neopost/Quadient Retiree Naugatuck, CT Rita Marie (Bellefleur) Goodson, 65, widow of Keith Joseph Goodson, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, after a brief illness. Rita was born in Waterbury, CT on March 9, 1958, daughter of the late Clarence and Constance (Proulx) Bellefleur. Rita grew up in Waterbury and was a Naugatuck resident for the...

Deborah W. McLaughlin

Deborah W. McLaughlin

Jan 13, 2024

Deborah (Wade) McLaughlin, of Cheshire, CT passed away at Autumn Lake Healthcare Center on January 13, 2024. She was born on January 26, 1955, the daughter of the late Robert and Rose Wade.

She is survived by her son, Michael McLaughlin (Faith) from Campton, NH; her daughter, Alexa Smith (Corrie) from Canton, MA; her three granddaughters, Nichole McLaughlin, and Addilyn and...

Christopher Taggart

Christopher Taggart

Jan 13, 2024

Naugatuck, CT Christopher L. Taggart, Sr. 76, husband of Abbie G. (Adams) Taggart died January 13, 2024 at his home. Chris was born April 3, 1947 in Bangor, ME a son of the late Herbert E. Taggart, Sr. and Elaine R. (Crossman) Taggart and was a self-employed truck driver for many years. Chris was a United States Navy Vietnam War...

Carol Orozco

Carol Orozco

Jan 7, 2024

Carol Orozco, 77, a life-time resident of Meriden, CT, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at MidState Medical Center. She was born February 17, 1946, the daughter of the late Morris and Bertha Kutner.

Carol dedicated her life to being a wonderful mother and wife, married to the late Roger Orozco for 57 years until his passing in 2022.

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Roberta June Hoft

Roberta June Hoft

Jan 6, 2024

Roberta June (Aitchison) Hoft, age 91, of Ft. Myers, FL and formerly of Waterbury, entered into rest on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at her home.  She was the devoted wife of the late Herbert Hoft.  Roberta was born on June 6, 1932 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy (Hibbard) Aitchison.

Roberta grew up in Waterbury, attending local...

Frederick Sargeant

Frederick Sargeant

Jan 6, 2024

Naugatuck, CT Frederick E. Sargeant, 89, husband of the late Cele (Holton) Sargeant for 47 years, died peacefully January 6, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Fred was born September 26, 1934 in Naugatuck, CT son of the late Elliott and Helen (McDermott) Sargeant and had lived in Naugatuck all of his life. Fred was raised in Naugatuck with a Catholic...

Catherine Zuzick

Catherine Zuzick

Jan 4, 2024

Naugatuck, CT Catherine A. Zuzick, 78, wife of David T. Zuzick, died peacefully January 4, 2024 at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Cathy was born May 25, 1945 in Mt. Vernon, NY daughter of the late Anthony and Claire Pope. Cathy was raised in Harrison, NY where she graduated from Harrison High School, Class of 1963. Cathy worked...

Betty Jane Hallquist

Betty Jane Hallquist

Jan 3, 2024

Betty Jane Hallquist, 92, of Cheshire, beloved wife of Roy E. Hallquist for 73 years, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2024. Betty was born on February 8, 1931, in Harrisburg, PA, to the late Edgar and Arline Lance.

In addition to her husband, Roy, Betty is survived by her daughter, Lynn Hallquist; and many nieces and nephews. She was...

Ruth Gleeton

Ruth Gleeton

Jan 3, 2024

Ruth McCoy Gleeton, 92, of Cheshire, CT, passed peacefully on January 3, 2024.

Ruth was born on April 14, 1931 to Nelson and Ruth McCoy in Zanesville, OH. After graduating from Laurel School, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in English at Skidmore College.

She and Richard (Dick) Gleeton wed in 1954, going on to have three children, Mary, Tom,...

Joan B. Dixon

Joan B. Dixon

Jan 3, 2024

Bethany - Joan Dixon, 87, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at The Connecticut Hospice.  She was the wife of Robert Dixon.

Joan was born June 27, 1936, in Montclair, NJ, the daughter of the late Herman and Martha (Beisser) Breyer.  She was a graduate of Bloomfield High School and Paterson State College in New Jersey, where she found...

Rev. Dr. John Afman, Jr.

Rev. Dr. John Afman, Jr.

Dec 31, 2023

Rev. John Afman, Jr., 86, of Cheshire, CT, was called home to the Lord on December 31, 2023, after a brief illness. Born in Grand Rapids, MI, John earned degrees from UCal Berkeley, Princeton Theological Seminary, and Colgate Rochester Divinity School. John was ordained in 1963, and over his career led congregations in New York State, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. His...

Robert J. Wade

Robert J. Wade

Dec 31, 2023

Cheshire – Robert J. Wade, 98, husband of the late Rose Brennan Wade, passed away on December 31, 2023 at MidState Medical Center in Meriden.

Mr. Wade was born February 28, 1925, son of the late Edward F. Wade and Margaret Flynn Wade. He is survived by his daughters, Patricia Wright of Cheshire, Deborah McLaughlin of Cheshire, Margaret Lopresto (Wayne)...

Anthony St. Pierre

Anthony St. Pierre

Dec 30, 2023

In loving Memory of Anthony D. St. Pierre Danbury, CT Anthony D. St. Pierre, 62, passed away unexpectedly December 30, 2023. He was born October 15, 1961, in Danbury, CT the son of Anne St. Pierre and the late Francois St. Pierre. A private individual, he found joy in the great outdoors. Love for nature brought him comfort. He is...

Lee H. Riley

Lee H. Riley

Dec 28, 2023

Bethany – Lee H. Riley, 84, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Beacon Brook Health Center in Naugatuck. He was the husband of the late Carol Ann (Wiacek) Riley.

Mr. Riley was born June 24, 1939, in New Haven, son of the late Henry and Helen (Tuttle) Riley. He was a retired foreman for the Connecticut Water Company. He...

Violet Mae Porto

Violet Mae Porto

Dec 28, 2023

Violet Mae Porto, 89, of Naugatuck, wife of the late Anthony Porto, Sr., passed away peacefully on December 28, 2023. Violet was born on July 10, 1934, in Waterbury, CT to the late Verner and Clara Gustafson, Sr.

Violet leaves her son, Brian Westerfield; her daughter, Marilyn Westerfield and her fiancé Michael Hitchcock; two granddaughters, Diana Green and her fiancé...

Beverly Pichulo

Beverly Pichulo

Dec 25, 2023

West Haven, CT Beverly Pichulo, 76, died December 25, 2023 at her home. Beverly was the widow of Lawrence L. Pichulo, whom she was married to for 33 years. Beverly was born on March 15, 1947 in Bridgeport, CT a daughter of the late John and Mildred (Smith) Makara. She was raised in Stratford, CT and moved to Naugatuck, where...