Obituaries

Lorraine Ferreira

Lorraine Ferreira

Jan 1, 2023

Naugatuck, CT Lorraine Mary Ferreira Woodfield, passed away peacefully at her home on January 1, 2023 surrounded by her son Edward and her loving nieces. Lorraine was born September 24, 1943 in Waterbury, CT, she graduated from Naugatuck High School and lived in Naugatuck most of her life. Lorraine is predeceased by her best friend and husband, Harold “Woody” Woodfield;...

Barbara E. Barlok

Barbara E. Barlok

Dec 31, 2022

Cheshire - Barbara E. Barlok, 81, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Masonicare Health Center.  She was the wife of the late Ronald Barlok.

Barbara was born December 21, 1941, in Cranford, NJ, the daughter of the late Milton and Dorothy (Vincentsen) Harris.  She was raised and educated in Cranford, graduating from Cranford High School.  She furthered her...

Milda S. Feehan

Milda S. Feehan

Dec 29, 2022

On Thursday, December 29, 2022, Milda Buinickas Feehan, a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully at age 95. Born to Alexander Buinickas and Michelina Yotka of New Britain, Connecticut, Milda resided in Cheshire, CT for 65 years. An avid reader, Milda earned her Bachelor's Degree at CCSU and spent many years as a high school teacher in...

Jaime Dasilva

Jaime Dasilva

Dec 29, 2022

Jaime Fernando DaSilva Loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and a friend to many. Naugatuck, CT- Jaime DaSilva, passed away on December 29, 2022 after a brief illness. Jaime was 64 and died at home surrounded by the love and care of his wife Ana “Luci” and family. Born in Portugal on February 19, 1958, the son of Maria...

Lorraine Mulhall

Lorraine Mulhall

Dec 28, 2022

Mrs. Lorraine G. Mulhall RN Retired, Naugatuck Visiting Nurses Association Naugatuck, CT Lorraine Rose Giancarli Mulhall, 92, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on December 28, 2022. Lorraine was the widow of Peter F. Mulhall Jr. and the daughter of the late Palma (Generali) and Domenic Giancarli. She was born in Naugatuck on December 5th, 1930....

Hilary Shay DiMauro

Hilary Shay DiMauro

Dec 27, 2022

 

Hilary Shay DiMauro, 51, of Southington, CT died suddenly at Hartford Hospital, Tuesday, December 27, 2022. She was born February 3, 1971, in South Korea and grew up in Cheshire, CT where she attended Choate Rosemary Hall. She then attended American University and received her degree in international studies. She then went on to attend Southern Connecticut State University...

William G. Sudhoff

William G. Sudhoff

Dec 27, 2022

 

CHESHIRE - William George Henry Sudhoff, age 69, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2022 at Hartford Hospital, after a brief illness.

William was born in Bridgeport on May 12, 1953 to the late Wilhelm and Martha (Pudimat) Sudhoff. William was a longtime Stratford resident and retired Title Searcher. William was an avid sports fan of the Atlanta Braves,...

Joseph Edward Jecture

Joseph Edward Jecture

Dec 25, 2022

Joseph Edward Jecture, 62, a devoted son, brother, and uncle, fell asleep in death on the morning of December 25, 2022, after losing a courageous battle with cancer.

Joe was born in Waterbury on February 18, 1960.  The son of the late Joseph and Irene (Baummer) Jecture.  He was a lifelong resident of Naugatuck attending local schools and then furthering...

Rocco Cornacchia Md

Rocco Cornacchia Md

Dec 24, 2022

Rocco Cornacchia, MD Loving and Devoted Family Man, Naugatuck Physician Rocco Cornacchia, M.D. 96, of Naugatuck, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 24, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Angela (D’Ambrosio) Cornacchia for 64 years. Dr. Cornacchia was born in Monteleone (Foggia), Italy on February 25, 1926, son of the late Celestino and Carmela (Morra)...

John Voelker

John Voelker

Dec 23, 2022

 

John Joseph Voelker, age 70, formerly of Poughkeepsie, NY entered into rest on Friday, December 23, 2022 at the Hebrew Center in West Hartford.  John was born on December 5, 1952 in Poughkeepsie, son of the late Roy S. and Lois J. (Williamson) Voelker.

John grew up in Poughkeepsie and attended local schools, graduating from Our Lady of Lourdes...

Rita G. Osborne

Rita G. Osborne

Dec 23, 2022

 

Rita G. Osborne, age 98, previously of Wallingford and North Haven, CT as well as Charlestown, RI entered into rest on Friday, December 23, 2022 at Marbridge Assisted Living in Cheshire.  She was the devoted wife of the late William Charles Osborne for over 68 years until his passing in 2012.  Rita was born on December 4, 1924 in...

Frederick P. Turner

Frederick P. Turner

Dec 22, 2022

 

Cheshire - Frederick “Fred” Turner, 63, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Complete Care at Meriden Center.  He was the husband of the late Patricia (Williams) Turner who passed away in 2019.

Fred was born July 1, 1959, in Hartford, the son of the late Marvin and Nancy (Parker) Turner.  A longtime resident of Cheshire, he was...

Rama Bhalla

Rama Bhalla

Dec 21, 2022

Rama Bhalla of Cheshire passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at MidState Medical Center in Meriden surrounded by her loving family.  She was the devoted wife of Brahm for over 60 years.  Rama was born in India and emigrated to the US in the 1960s. 

Rama and Brahm came to Cheshire in 1978, relocating from New Orleans. Rama and...

Candace L. "Candy" Rochford

Candace L. "Candy" Rochford

Dec 20, 2022

Candace L. "Candy"(Ledger) Rochford, 79 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at her home. She was the wife of the late John Arthur Rochford.

Candace was born February 14, 1943 in New York, NY a daughter of the late William and Lynn (Lawton) Ledger and has been a Cheshire resident since 1987. She was educated in New York...

Veronica Paulson

Veronica Paulson

Dec 19, 2022

Woodbury, CT Veronica Marie Wunder Paulson, 58, passed away on December 19, 2022 at VITAS Healthcare at St. Mary’s Hospital. Veronica was born May 19, 1964 in Columbus, Ohio daughter of Jenny Wunder and Willis F. Wunder, M.D. Veronica grew up in Watertown, CT where she attended school until college. She graduated from the Culinary Institute of America at Hyde...

Gerald "Jerry" Miller

Gerald "Jerry" Miller

Dec 17, 2022

Naugatuck - Gerald P. “Jerry” Miller, 85, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Seacrest Assisted Living in West Haven. He was the husband of the late Josephine (Murphy) Miller.

Mr. Miller was born September 25, 1937, in Derby, the son of the late Edward and Doris (Smith) Miller. He was raised in Newtown and proudly served his country...

Bernard R. Cassidy

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

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

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

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...