Obituaries

Jack F.C. Bottaro

Jack F.C. Bottaro

Apr 30, 2023

 

CHESHIRE - Jack F.C. Bottaro, age 100, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at Masonicare Health Center.  He was the beloved husband of 72 years to Carol (DellaFera) Bottaro.

Jack was born October 22, 1922, in Hartford, the son of the late Paolo and Rosaria (Angello) Bottaro.  He served in the South Pacific WWII campaigns of the northern...

Judith A. Barone

Judith A. Barone

Apr 29, 2023

 

CHESHIRE - Judith Ann (Judy) Barone died peacefully on Saturday April 29, 2023 at her home in Cheshire surrounded by her family. For nearly two years Judy struggled against pancreatic cancer. In her last days she was also comforted by the compassionate hospice care of the Franciscans of Meriden.

Judy was a native of Waterbury, the daughter of Salvatore...

Maria Alho

Maria Alho

Apr 28, 2023

Watertown, CT Maria Da Luz Alho, 103, widow of Joao B. Alho, died peacefully on April 28, 2023 at Trinity Terraces in Watertown surrounded by her loving family. Maria was born on February 12, 1920 in Monte Murtosa, Portugal a daughter of the late Antonio Lopes and Maria Dos Prazeres Tavares. She moved to the United States in 1944 and...

David Berson

David Berson

Apr 27, 2023

David Berson, 83, of Cheshire, beloved husband of 61 years to Virginia Berson, passed away peacefully at home on April 27, 2023. David was born on September 14, 1939 in Scranton, PA to the late Samuel and Susan Berson.

David worked for Swan Engraving in Bridgeport until his retirement in 2004. Afterwards, he worked for the Cheshire Senior Center for...

Florence McGoey

Florence McGoey

Apr 27, 2023

  Florence Bruno McGoey, 76, beloved wife of the late George William McGoey Jr., passed away peacefully on April 27, 2023. Florence was born and raised in the Bronx, NY after her parents, Filippina Provenzano Bruno and Saverio Bruno, immigrated to the United States from Calabria, Italy. She was the youngest of 9 siblings.

She and George married in 1968...

Barbara Kane

Barbara Kane

Apr 27, 2023

Naugatuck, CT Barbara (Gemino) Kane, 90, passed away on April 27, 2023 at Middlebury Convalescent Home. Barbara was born in Waterbury, CT a daughter of the late Carl and Linda (Sandulli) Gemino. She was a graduate of Crosby High School and Waterbury Hospital School of Nursing. During her beloved nursing career, she worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and Middlebury Convalescent...

William Ruey

William Ruey

Apr 25, 2023

Naugatuck, CT William H. Ruey, 66, loving and devoted husband of Donna (Leca) Ruey, died unexpectedly on April 25, 2023 at his home. Billy was born September 15, 1956 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late Leona Guarini. He worked as a supervisor in plastic manufacturing and was a hardworking, generous man who sacrificed for his family and was...

Sharon Giglio

Sharon Giglio

Apr 23, 2023

Waterbury, CT Sharon Giglio, 73, died unexpectedly on April 23, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Sharon was born July 19, 1949 in Waterbury, CT a daughter of the late Carl and Margaret (Johnson) Edquist. Sharon lived most of her life in Waterbury and formerly worked as a police matron at the Waterbury Police Department for 20 years. Sharon was a...

Emma Picado

Emma Picado

Apr 21, 2023

Naugatuck, CT Emma Picado, 96, the widow of Americo Picado, died peacefully April 21, 2023 at her home. Emma was born May 20, 1926 in Aveiro, Portugal daughter of the late José Ricardo and Angela Barreto. Emma worked as a seamstress and a factory worker at Uniroyal Inc. and Risdon Manufacturing before retiring in 1992. Emma enjoyed her trips to...

Robert W. Wooster

Robert W. Wooster

Apr 20, 2023

Robert W. Wooster, 81, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2023. Bob was born in Waterbury on December 19, 1941 to the late Wallace E. and Annabelle E. Wooster.

Bob graduated from Leavenworth High School, served in the US Navy and worked at Anchor Fastener Company in Waterbury. He was an avid NY Giants and NY Yankees fan.

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Helen Mis Eibensteiner

Helen Mis Eibensteiner

Apr 18, 2023

NAUGATUCK – Helen Mis Eibensteiner, 94, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Bucks Hill. She was the wife of the late Walter Eibensteiner.

Mrs. Eibensteiner was born December 17, 1928, in Beacon Falls, daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Kaminski) Mis. She was a 1946 graduate of Naugatuck High School and was retired from...

Tammy (O'Day) McFadden

Tammy (O'Day) McFadden

Apr 18, 2023

Tammy (O’Day) McFadden, 65 of Wolcott passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer and is now reunited with her beloved son R.J. in heaven. She was the wife of Ronald J. McFadden.

Tammy was born September 26, 1957 in Waterbury a daughter of the late Thomas and Carolyn (Dulin) O’Day....

Maria Maneca

Maria Maneca

Apr 17, 2023

Naugatuck, CT Maria Palmira Maneca, 99, widow of Antonio Maneca, died peacefully on April 17, 2023 at Complete Care at Glendale Center with loving family by her side. Maria was born January 18, 1924 in Montalegre, Portugal a daughter of the late Manuel and Rosa Rua Pedreira and had lived in Naugatuck for over 80 years. She retired from the...

Barbara W. Cassista

Barbara W. Cassista

Apr 15, 2023

Barbara (Walker) Cassista, age 86, formerly of Cheshire and Spring Hill, FL passed away on April 15, 2023 at Chestelm Health and Rehabilitation Center in Moodus.  She was the devoted wife of Joel Cassista for over 64 years until his passing in February of 2022.  Barbara was born on February 22, 1937 in New Haven, daughter of the late Theodore...

Joanne T. Feher

Joanne T. Feher

Apr 12, 2023

Joanne T. Feher, age 76 of Waterbury, formally of Fairfield CT, widow of the late Joel S. Feher, passed away peacefully after a long battle with multiple sclerosis on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Waterbury Hospital.

Joanne was born on May 14, 1946, in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Joseph L. Russo and the late Theresa C. (Gentile) Russo. ...

Joseph "Jake" Kenneth Hurd

Joseph "Jake" Kenneth Hurd

Apr 12, 2023

Joseph (Jake) Kenneth Hurd, 81, of Cheshire passed away suddenly, Wednesday April 12, 2023 at MidState Medical Center, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Mary (DeRose) Hurd.

Jake was an avid golfer, but he always found time to help coach his children’s sports and activities.  He loved to sit and chat with friends and family.  He was...

Frances L. Nyberg

Frances L. Nyberg

Apr 12, 2023

Cheshire - Mrs. Frances (Crocco) Nyberg, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2023. 

Fran was born in Waterbury on September 1, 1933, the daughter of Nicolo James Crocco and Alfonsina Josephine (Caprio) Crocco. Frances was the youngest in a family of 7 children. Frances was the widow of Frank Nyberg.

Fran was a graduate of Waterbury Catholic High School and...

Marie Fadus

Marie Fadus

Apr 10, 2023

CHESHIRE – Marie Iadarola Fadus, 92, passed away peacefully at Hartford Hospital on Monday, April 10, 2023, after a brief illness.

Marie was born on March 25, 1931 in New Haven, the daughter of the late Ralph T. and Pasqualena (Masi) Iadarola, Sr. and the eldest of three children.

A melancholy consequence of living such a long life is that...

Kathleen Kuehl

Kathleen Kuehl

Apr 9, 2023

WATERBURY - Kathleen Hoben Kuehl, 83, of Waterbury, CT passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Sunday, April 9, 2023.

Kathleen was born on November 15, 1939 in Torrington, CT to the late James P. and Mary Curtain Hoben.

She graduated from Cheshire High School in 1958 and from Bay Path College in 1961. She married...

Joyce Luzio

Joyce Luzio

Apr 6, 2023

Naugatuck, CT Joyce Luzio, 74, wife of Manuel “Manny” Luzio, died peacefully on April 6, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born on March 7, 1949 in Waterbury, CT the daughter of the late Bernard Sr. and Doris (Gladding) Ardry and lived in Naugatuck all of her life. Joyce was a graduate of St. Francis...