Obituaries

Nancy E. McCarthy

Nancy E. McCarthy

Nov 15, 2022

Cheshire - Nancy E. “Nan” McCarthy, 79, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at Hartford Hospital. A 50 year resident of Cheshire. She was the wife of 57 years to the late John D. “Gunky” McCarthy.

Nancy was born April 27, 1943, in Winthrop, MA, the daughter of the late George and Mary (Campbell) Grey.

Nan enjoyed her time...

Frances Davids

Frances Davids

Nov 15, 2022

Frances Davids, age 71, of Waterbury passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Waterbury Hospital.  A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 11AM in Brass City Lodge Cemetery, Frost Road, Waterbury.  The Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Waterbury has been entrusted with her arrangements. www.fordfh.com 

Carolyn Ann Gress

Carolyn Ann Gress

Nov 15, 2022

Carolyn Ann Gress, 79, of Meriden, CT, former resident of Cheshire, and wife of the late David Gress, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2022. Carolyn was born in Hartford, CT and was the daughter of John and Gertrude Reynolds.

She spent her youth growing up in Darien, CT and Lancaster, PA and loved to spend her summers at the...

Wilhelmina Eckey Terry

Wilhelmina Eckey Terry

Nov 15, 2022

Wilhelmina Edna (Eckey) Terry “Mina”, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2022. She was born on November 27, 1920, in Mt. Union, Iowa. She was the daughter of Nellie G. (Kuhlman) and Rudolph Peter Eckey. Mina graduated from Earlham College in 1942, with a degree in Home Economics. Wilhelmina met her husband, Robert Lee Terry, at Earlham College, and they...

Elfreda "Elly" McMahon

Elfreda "Elly" McMahon

Nov 14, 2022

Mrs. Elfreda “Elly” (Maglio) McMahon, 95 of Waterbury formerly of New Milford, passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday November 14, 2022 at the Village at East Farms. She was the wife of the late William “Bill” McMahon with whom she shared 63 years of marriage.

Born in Providence, RI on October 9, 1927, she was one of seven children...

Marena J. Migliaccio

Marena J. Migliaccio

Nov 14, 2022

 

CHESHIRE- Marena Joyce Migliaccio, 86, passed away Monday, November 14, 2022 at her home in Cheshire. She was the wife of the late Arnold Anthony Migliaccio.

Mrs. Migliaccio was born October 4, 1936, in Newburgh, N.Y., daughter of the late Gus and Gertrude (Brown) Kibblin. Marena attended St. Mary’s and is a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy. Marena worked...

Shirley H. Anderson

Shirley H. Anderson

Nov 13, 2022

Naugatuck - Shirley Anderson, 90, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.  She was the wife of the late Edward S. Anderson Sr.

Mrs. Anderson was born March 3, 1932, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late William and Grace (Pettit) Hayes.  She attended local schools and furthered her education at Southern Connecticut...

Doris Gyolai

Doris Gyolai

Nov 9, 2022

Litchfield, CT Doris A. Gyolai, 88, widow of Matthew A. Gyolai, died peacefully on November 9, 2022. Doris was born on January 22, 1934 in New Bedford, MA, daughter of the late Manuel M. and Marie Flora (Gendron) Pimentle. Dottie and Mattie were married on May 7, 1955 and happily shared 65 years together, until Mattie’s death in December, 2020....

Dolores Chipelo

Dolores Chipelo

Nov 8, 2022

St. Petersburg, FL Dolores Valinho Chipelo, 78, of St. Petersburg, Florida, wife of Henrique Chipelo, Sr. passed away November 8, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at her home. Dolores was born on February 4, 1944, in Waterbury Connecticut daughter of the late Joaquim Santos Valinho and Maria Oliveira Valinho and had lived in Florida for the past 50 years....

Lucie Morissette

Lucie Morissette

Nov 8, 2022

Otis, MA Lucie (Riendeau) Morissette, 86, widow of Joseph Armand Morissette, whom she was married to for 50 years, died peacefully November 8, 2022 at her home with loving family by her side. Lucie was born July 8, 1936 in Saint-Remi, Quebec, Canada a daughter of the late Henri and Yvonne Riendeau. Lucie was raised in Saint-Remi, Quebec and was...

Patricia Harty Washburn

Patricia Harty Washburn

Nov 7, 2022

 

Patricia (Trish) Harty Washburn, beloved wife of Brian Paul Washburn, lost her battle with early onset Alzheimer’s disease on November 7, 2022. Born on December 22, 1959 in Bellows Falls, VT, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Bernadette (Landers) Harty.

Trish graduated from Cheshire High School and Springfield College. She worked many years for Ann Taylor...

Linda A. Batza

Linda A. Batza

Nov 6, 2022

 

Linda Ann Batza, 77, of Cheshire, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 6, 2022. She was born on January 25, 1945, in New Haven, CT to Joseph & Annette (Celello) Batza.

Linda was a talented artist, avid puzzler and expert solitaire player amongst many other things. She was a crafter, a fixer of all things, and the...

LuAnn Hadzega

LuAnn Hadzega

Nov 6, 2022

 

NAUGATUCK - LuAnn Hadzega, 97, beloved wife of the late Alexander Hadzega, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2022.

LuAnn was born on September 11, 1925, in New Haven, CT to the late Elbert and Mavis Downs.  She was a longtime Naugatuck resident and was employed by the CT Water Company, retiring in 1990.

LuAnn leaves behind her sons,...

Andrew "Andy" Silvio Bertola

Andrew "Andy" Silvio Bertola

Nov 6, 2022

Beacon Falls - Andrew Silvio Bertola, 88, passed away on November 6, 2022.

Andy was born September 2, 1934 in New Rochelle, New York to the late Andrew and Catherine (Antonioli) Bertola.  The family soon moved to Fairfield, Connecticut where he graduated from Roger Ludlowe High School in 1952 and Fairfield University in 1956 with a business degree.

Upon graduation,...

Raymond F. Bahr, Jr.

Raymond F. Bahr, Jr.

Nov 3, 2022

Raymond F. Bahr, Jr., 94, of Cheshire, husband of the late Marjorie S. Bahr, passed away on November 3, 2022 at Elim Park in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. Ray was born on September 26, 1928 in New Haven and spent his childhood in Hamden, CT. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Francis and...

Susan Lynn Krieger

Susan Lynn Krieger

Nov 1, 2022

Susan Lynn Krieger passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and loved ones on November 1st, 2022.

Susan was a friend to everyone and believed in the power of connection. She loved to dance no matter what the occasion. She was funny and loved fiercely. She had a way of making every person feel appreciated, loved, and seen. She lit...

Joseph Trifilo

Joseph Trifilo

Nov 1, 2022

Joseph Trifilo, 70, of Meriden, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2022. Joseph was born on April 28, 1952, in Meriden, CT to the late Jack and Edith Trifilo.

Joseph leaves behind his brother, Alfred Trifilo; nieces, Amber Butterfield and Kelly Trifilo; and nephew, Jack Trifilo.

No services will be held at this time.

Robert P. Salvatore

Robert P. Salvatore

Oct 31, 2022

MURRELLS INLET, S.C. - Robert P. Salvatore, 68, formerly of Cheshire, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 31, 2022 at his home in South Carolina.

He was born September 9, 1954 to the late Frank and Josephine (Alvarez) Salvatore. He graduated from Cheshire High School in 1972 and the University of New Haven in 1976.

Bobby had always been a...

Esther D. Nastri

Esther D. Nastri

Oct 29, 2022

 

CHESHIRE – Esther D. Nastri, 92, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Elim Park in Cheshire. She was the wife of the late Ralph A. Nastri.

Mrs. Nastri was born October 22,1930, in Waterbury, CT., daughter of the late Alphonso and Rosina (Gentile) Forlenzo. She was a retired sportswear buyer for over 30 years, for Worth’s Department Store,...

Lucy C. Mascola

Lucy C. Mascola

Oct 28, 2022

Naugatuck - Lucy C. Mascola, 89, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022, at Danbury Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Charles A. Mascola. 

Mrs. Mascola was born September 17, 1933, in Seymour, the daughter of the late Jerry and Susie (Berenda) Guliuzza.

She was a longtime Naugatuck resident where she worked for both Uniroyal and the Naugatuck...