Obituaries
Peter J. Lango
Jul 15, 2023
Peter J. Lango, age 75, lifelong resident of Waterbury passed away unexpectedly at his home after a brief but courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, July 15, 2023. He was the devoted husband of Cynthia (Partiss) Lango for over 50 years. Peter was born on May 13, 1948 in Waterbury, son of the late James and Frances (Butkis) Lango.
Peter...
Jon Smardin
Jul 14, 2023
Jon Smardin, 78, of Cheshire, beloved husband of Joanne Smardin, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on July 14, 2023. Prior to their move to Connecticut in 2020, they spent many happy retirement years living in Rhode Island. Jon was born on July 21, 1944, in New York to the late Sidney and Molly Smardin. When...
Gertrude Emma Griswold
Jul 13, 2023
Gertrude Emma Griswold, age 96, a long-time resident of Oxford, entered into rest on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at the Lutheran Home of Southbury. She was the devoted wife of the late Charles C. Griswold until his passing in 2013. Gertrude was born in 1926 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth (McSweet) Townsend.
She served as a WWII Nurse...
Dorothy D. Parker
Jul 13, 2023
Dorothy (Draves) Parker, age 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at Midstate Medical Center after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Donald H. Parker. Dorothy, also known as Dottie or Dot to her friends, Sis to her family, and Grammy/MeMe to her grandchildren, was born on May 13,...
Margaret "Peggy" Eldridge
Jul 12, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of Margaret “Peggy” Eldridge 66, a remarkable individual whose presence touched the lives of countless people. She was the wife of Kevin Eldridge. Peggy departed this world on Wednesday July 12, 2023 at her home in Naugatuck. Leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and selfless service that will forever...
Steven Stopper Jr
Jul 12, 2023
Naugatuck, CT Steven Louis Stopper, Jr., 37, husband of Danielle (Morissette) Stopper, died July 12, 2023 at Hartford Hospital. Steven was born February 21, 1986 in Waterbury, CT. He graduated from Naugatuck High School and received his Associates Degree in Business Management from Naugatuck Valley Community College. For the past 6 years, Steven worked as an automotive mechanic at Sullivan’s...
Gary Reho
Jul 12, 2023
Naugatuck, CT Gary M. Reho, 69, loving husband of Debbie Reho, died peacefully on July 12, 2023 at Complete Care at Glendale Center. Gary was born August 17, 1953 in Bridgeport, CT, son of the late Ernest and Frances Reho. Gary graduated from Trumbull High School, Dean Junior College and Springfield College. While at Dean, Gary was the winner of...
Karen D. Capasso
Jul 11, 2023
Karen (Davis) Capasso, 64, of Cheshire passed away Tuesday July 11, 2023 at the Connecticut Hospice in Branford. She was the loving wife of Douglas J. Capasso with whom she shared 42 years of marriage.
Karen was born July 20, 1958 in Providence, RI, a daughter of the late Charles A. and Maureen (Murphy) Davis and was a longtime...
Dr. Richard J. Shanahan
Jul 9, 2023
NAUGATUCK – Dr. Richard (Dick) J. Shanahan passed away on July 9, 2023, at Waterbury Hospital with his loving family by his side.
Dick was born in Waterbury, CT on December 30, 1932, to the late Dr. Daniel and Cecilia (Freeman) Shanahan. He attended Salem Elementary School and Sacred Heart High School, where he was captain of the swim...
Kenneth H. Clark, Jr.
Jul 5, 2023
Kenneth H. Clark, Jr., of Naugatuck, passed away on July 5, 2023. Kenny was born on March 10, 1957 in Waterbury, to Natalie Clark and the late Kenneth H. Clark, Sr.
Kenny was a lifelong resident of Naugatuck, attending Naugatuck schools. He served in the United States Navy and was a carpenter most of his adult life. Kenny was a...
Donna Cossette
Jul 5, 2023
Naugatuck, CT Donna Cossette, 66, of Naugatuck, beloved wife of Rodney Cossette who predeceased her on March 13, 2005, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 5, 2023 following a short battle with cancer. Donna was born September 19, 1956 in Malone, NY the daughter of the late Theresa and Walter LaGrave. Donna was employed by Macy’s Logistics. Donna’s favorite role...
Keith A. Terrien
Jul 2, 2023
Keith A. Terrien, 58, of Cheshire, CT, beloved husband of 24 years to Cheryl (Iava) Terrien, passed away on July 2, 2023, after a hard-fought battle with Multiple Myeloma with his family by his side. Keith’s humor kept those around him smiling, even during the difficult times. He was born on June 11, 1965, in Norwich, CT, to Norma Lamothe...
Maria A. Durley
Jul 1, 2023
Bethany, CT – Maria Anne Dietrich Durley, 80, passed away quietly on Saturday, July 1, 2023, with her loving husband, and loved ones by her side.
She was born on September 15, 1942, in Washington, DC, and was predeceased by her mother Anne R. Stotz in 2011 and her stepfather Ralph L. Stotz in 1974. Besides her loving husband of...
Susan H. Festa
Jul 1, 2023
CHESHIRE- Susan H. Festa, 73, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Royal of Westerly Nursing Center in Westerly, RI. She was the wife of Eugene N. Festa. Mrs. Festa was born June 16,1950, in New Haven, daughter of the late Leonard and Patricia (Brady) Hunter. She was a retired award-winning floral designer who worked at several local florists, including...
Lucrecia Ramirez
Jul 1, 2023
Waterbury, CT Lucrecia Ramirez, 84, died Friday, July 1, 2023 at Cheshire House. Lucrecia was born April 17, 1939 in Cali, Colombia. She lived in Waterbury for the past 25 years, having formerly lived in Naugatuck, where she was a former employee of the Naugatuck Glass Company. Lucrecia is survived by her son, Alejandro “Alex” Ramirez of Naugatuck; her grandchildren,...
Phyllis Rubbo
Jun 27, 2023
Cheshire - Phyllis (Pearsall) Rubbo, 76, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at her home. She was the wife of Patsy Rubbo.
Mrs. Rubbo was born April 18, 1947, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Charles and Mable (Fraser) Pearsall. She was a lifelong Cheshire resident and graduate of Cheshire High School (Class of 1965). In support of...
Frances E. Hoshor
Jun 26, 2023
CHESHIRE- Frances E. Hoshor, 99, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023 at Masonicare Home Health & Hospice. She was the wife of the late Everett P. Hoshor.
Mrs. Hoshor was born October 6, 1923, in Cheshire, CT., daughter of the late Egidio and Gemma (Bellfi) Pivirotto. She was a devoted wife and mother who cherished time spent with her family....
Holly Siwanowicz
Jun 26, 2023
Naugatuck, CT Holly J. (Dutton) Siwanowicz, 79, the widow of Walter F. Siwanowicz, died unexpectedly on June 26, 2023 at Waterbury Hospital. Holly was born July 6, 1943 in Waterbury, CT a daughter of the late Kenneth and Virginia (Birch) Dutton Kovach and had lived in Naugatuck all of her life. Holly was a member of the VFW Auxiliary, Post...
Howard Nixon Sr
Jun 24, 2023
Howard Joseph Nixon, Sr. 1930 - 2023 Naugatuck, CT Howard Joseph Nixon, Sr., affectionately known as Howie, passed away on June 24, 2023, at the age of 92 at The Lutheran Home in Southbury, CT. He was born on November 15, 1930, in Naugatuck, CT, to John and Madeline Nixon. Howie was a man who lived his life with kindness,...
David L. Tufano
Jun 22, 2023
Shelton - David L. Tufano, 60, passed away on Thursday, June 22,2023. David was born June 26, 1962, in Fall River, MA, the son of the late Leonard and Elizabeth (See) Tufano. He is predeceased by his brother Chris Tufano, and nephew Keith Basta. David is survived by his sisters, Geraldine Rosato of Naugatuck, Ellen Lalley of Shelton, and Carol...
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