Obituaries
Bernard R. Cassidy
Dec 17, 2022
Bernard “Bernie” R. Cassidy, of Naugatuck, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 17, at the age of 100, after a brief stay at Waterbury Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Florence (Sweeney) Cassidy.
Bernie was born on March 5, 1922, in Flushing, NY to John and Eva Cassidy. Early in his childhood, Bernie, his parents, and his brother...
Larry Albaitis
Dec 15, 2022
Naugatuck, CT Larry A. Albaitis, 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Hartford Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born in Waterbury, CT on January 8, 1947 son of the late William and Vera (Markham) Albaitis. Larry graduated from Naugatuck High School and attended college. He owned his own general contracting company, which was his...
Gertrude Ruth Kearney
Dec 14, 2022
Mrs. Gertrude Ruth (Larson) Kearney, 98, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at the Jerome Home in New Britain. She was the loving wife of the late John Kearney.
Gertrude was born April 9, 1924 in Bristol, CT a daughter of the late Gustuv and Alida Larson and was a longtime Waterbury resident. She was a graduate of Leavenworth...
Nancy Ellen Starr
Dec 14, 2022
Nancy Ellen Starr, age 71, of Cheshire entered into rest on Wednesday. December 14, 2022 at Autumn Lake Healthcare in Cromwell. She was the devoted wife of William P. “Bill” Starr for over 50 years. Nancy was born on April 21, 1951 in Kew Gardens, Queens, NY, daughter of the late Edward D. and Margaret M. (Treloar) Tobin.
Nancy...
Gerald Sargentelli
Dec 13, 2022
Naugatuck - Gerald Sargentelli, 90, formerly of Beacon Falls and Bridgeport, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Newtown Rehab. and Health Care Center. He was the husband of the late Mary (DeMaria) Sargentelli who passed away in 2018.
Mr. Sargentelli was born March 6, 1932, in Worcester, MA, the son of the late Michael and Linnie (Sunderland) Sargentelli....
Karla S. Andersen
Dec 12, 2022
CHESHIRE - Karla S. Andersen, beloved wife of Rev. Ray Andersen passed away peacefully with her family by her side in hospice care at Midstate Medical Center on Monday, December 12, 2022. Karla was predeceased by her parents, Mary and Karl Scholz, of Ansonia.
In addition to her husband, Karla leaves three sons, John Simmon, Steven Simmon, and Jeff...
Joseph Harper Jr
Dec 10, 2022
Naugatuck, CT Joseph Charles Harper, Jr., 62, died unexpectedly on December 10, 2022 at his home. Joseph was born September 19, 1960 in Waterbury, CT son of Maryann Clute and the late Joseph Charles Harper, Sr. Joe was raised in Naugatuck, graduated from Naugatuck High School and was a parishioner of St. Francis of Assisi Church. Joe began working for...
Shawn Smith
Dec 10, 2022
Shawn Michael Smith Loved his family more than anything Naugatuck, CT Shawn Michael Smith, 32, died unexpectedly on December 10, 2022. Shawn Michael was born May 17, 1990 in Waterbury, CT son of Shaun Woodfield and Gerald “Beau” Smith. Shawn graduated Valedictorian from W.F. Kaynor Technical High School in 2008 and went on to study at the University of Connecticut....
Paul Plocha
Dec 8, 2022
Naugatuck, CT Paul Plocha, 64, husband of Joseph Owens, died unexpectedly on December 8, 2022 at Complete Care at Glendale Center in Naugatuck. Paul was born February 9, 1958 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late Edward Francis Plocha and Nila Juliana (Novak) Plocha. Paul lived in Naugatuck all of his life and graduated from Naugatuck High School, Class...
Raymond L. Johnstone
Dec 7, 2022
Prospect – Mr. Raymond L. Johnstone, age 86, of Prospect passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 7, 2022, at Waterbury Hospital after a brief illness. He was the loving husband for 59 years of the late Julie A. (DiLaurenzio) Johnstone.
Mr. Johnstone was born May 11, 1936, in New Haven son of the late Raymond and Mary (King) Johnstone. He...
William Wood Jr
Dec 7, 2022
Oakville, CT William Walter “Bill” Wood, Jr., 98, husband of the late Dolores (Karvelis) Wood for 73 years, died peacefully on December 7, 2022 at Apple Rehab in Watertown. Bill was born July 23, 1924 in Waterbury, CT son of the late William Walter Wood, Sr. and Ruth (Weaving) Wood. Bill was raised in Naugatuck where he graduated from Naugatuck...
Patricia A. Pennachio
Dec 6, 2022
CHESHIRE- Patricia A. Pennachio, 59, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. She was the wife of Dominic Pennachio.
Mrs. Pennachio was born July 26, 1963, in Levittown N.Y., daughter of the late Joseph and Barbara (Eddy) Wittine. Patricia was a versatile and hard worker, having worked many different jobs in different fields. Patricia worked the...
Donald Gallucci
Dec 5, 2022
Donald T. Gallucci Army Air Corps veteran, Naugatuck native PHOENIX – Donald Thomas Gallucci died Dec. 5, 2022, in Phoenix, Ariz. He was born in Naugatuck, Conn., son of the late Thomas and Anna (Scarano) Gallucci. Mr. Gallucci was a graduate of Salem and Naugatuck High School and Central Connecticut State University. He taught at Prospect Street School and at...
Leonard W. Beckett
Dec 4, 2022
Cheshire - Leonard W. Beckett, 82 passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at MidState Medical Center. He was the husband of Barbara (Oliver) Beckett.
Mr. Beckett was born May 17, 1940, in Philadelphia, PA, the son of the late Leonard and Emily Gatley Beckett. He was a Sales Executive for many years before his retirement in 2010. He was...
Noreo Gabriel
Dec 3, 2022
Noreo Anthony Gabriel February 26, 1949 - December 3, 2022 Noreo Anthony Gabriel, 73, of Wolcott, passed away at home on December 3, 2022. Noreo was predeceased by his parents, Dolphi Gabriel and Jennie (Storace) Gabriel of Naugatuck. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 46 years, Joann (Mariotti) Gabriel, and his daughter Alicia (Gabriel) Hanson and her husband Gregg...
Michelle Marie Shortsleeve
Dec 2, 2022
Naugatuck, Connecticut: Michelle M. Shortsleeve, 50, beloved wife of Rodney Shortsleeve, passed away with her family by her side on Friday, December 2, 2022, at Connecticut Hospice in Branford. Michelle was born on December 15, 1971 in Fort Knox, KY, to June O'Brien and the late Keith Porath.
Michelle took pride in working in her yard and always had some...
Peter A. Mongillo
Dec 2, 2022
CHESHIRE- Peter A. Mongillo, 85, passed away Friday, December 2, 2022 at his home in Cheshire, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Mary (O’Connor) Mongillo.
Mr. Mongillo was born August 22, 1937 in New Haven, CT., son of the late John and Philomena (Mascia) Mongillo. He was a retired North Haven Public School teacher.
In...
Joy Y. Deegan
Dec 1, 2022
Cheshire - Joy Yocher Deegan, 90, wife of the late Joseph C. Deegan, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022.
Mrs. Deegan was born on February 3, 1932, in Waterbury, CT, to the late Frederick and Mary (Hubbell) Yocher. She was a lifelong member of the First Congregational Church of Cheshire where her service included Assistant Treasurer and membership in...
Raymond Ericson
Dec 1, 2022
Naugatuck, CT Raymond Desmond Ericson, 61, husband of Lucille (Desrosiers) Ericson, died unexpectedly December 1, 2022 at Hartford Hospital. Ray was born September 6, 1961 in Waterbury, CT son of the late Raymond and Margaret (Nuzzo) Ericson. Ray graduated from Naugatuck High School, Class of 1980 and from Technical Careers Institute, Class of 1981. Ray worked for the past 12...
Theodore "Ted" Spagnola
Nov 30, 2022
Theodore (Ted) Spagnola, 92, of Cheshire passed away November 30, 2022 at his home. He was the loving husband of the late Maureen (Furlong) Spagnola with whom he shared 55 years of marriage.
Ted was born in Waterbury, on September 16, 1930, the son of the late Frank and Evelyn (Petillo) Spagnola. He retired from Bristol Babcock after many decades. ...
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