Obituaries

Fr. Tarsicio Luis Samaniego Barriga, LC

Fr. Tarsicio Luis Samaniego Barriga, LC

Jun 15, 2022

Fr. Tarsicio Luis Samaniego Barriga, L.C., died Wednesday, June 15, 2022 in New Haven, CT. He was 87 years old and in his 54th year of priesthood. Fr. Tarsicio was a member of the Cheshire, USA Community, although he spent the last few months in a nursing home near Cheshire, CT. to receive necessary medical care. Fr. Tarcisio was born...

Sophie Tzunum

Sophie Tzunum

Jun 13, 2022

Sophie May Tzunum “The beach was her happy place” Naugatuck, CT Sophie May Tzunum, 7, died peacefully June 13, 2022 at CT Children’s Medical Center in Hartford surrounded by her loving family and dedicated caregivers. Sophie was born August 28, 2014 in Derby, CT the second daughter of Miguel Tzunum and Mayerling Brice. Sophie was truly an angelic spirit and...

Kevin J. King

Kevin J. King

Jun 11, 2022

Kevin J. King, age 64, of Wallingford and formerly of Cheshire passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Smilow Cancer Center at Yale-New Haven Hospital after a long courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was the devoted husband of Karen (Fraser) King for over 40 years. Kevin was born on August 24, 1957, in Jamaica, Queens, New York, son...

Martin Gotlibowski

Martin Gotlibowski

Jun 11, 2022

Naugatuck, CT Martin J. “Marty” Gotlibowski, 66, died peacefully on June 11, 2022 at his home. Marty was born April 16, 1956 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late Edward and Edith (Bronson) Gotlibowski. Marty lived most of his life in Naugatuck, where he attended local schools and graduated from Naugatuck High School. Marty attended Post College and was...

Nancy Daniels

Nancy Daniels

Jun 10, 2022

Waterbury, CT Nancy Ann Daniels, 67, died peacefully June 10, 2022 at her home. Nancy was born January 31, 1955 in Bridgeport, CT daughter of the late George and Rose Marie (DeFrancisco) Wilson. Nancy was raised in Bridgeport where she graduated from Warren Harding High School and went on to earn an Associate’s Degree from Housatonic Community College. Nancy formerly...

Margarete Disbrow

Margarete Disbrow

Jun 9, 2022

Cheshire - Margarete Disbrow, 93, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Elim Park Health Care surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of 69 years to her husband, Myron Disbrow. Mrs. Disbrow was born November 26, 1928, in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Paul and Alma (Schallbruch) Cames. In addition to her husband, Mrs....

Adelaide H. Marx

Adelaide H. Marx

Jun 9, 2022

Adelaide H. Marx, age 94, passed away on the stormy morning of June 9, 2022 at Benchmark Senior Living in Hamden. She was the devoted wife of the late Christopher W. Marx for over 47 years until his passing in 2004. Adelaide was born on September 18, 1927 in London, England, daughter of the late Stephen T. and Adelaide (Beddall)...

Anthony L. Purcaro Jr.

Anthony L. Purcaro Jr.

Jun 6, 2022

NAUGATUCK - Anthony L. Purcaro Jr., 80, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022, at VITAS at St. Mary's Hospital. He was the husband of the late Elaine Marie (Boucher) Purcaro who passed away in 2013. Mr. Purcaro was born July 24, 1941, in Waterbury, the son of the late Anthony and Carmela (Marano) Purcaro. He was raised in Waterbury...

Mary E. Johnson

Mary E. Johnson

Jun 6, 2022

CHESHIRE- Mary E. Johnson, 65, passed away Monday, June 6, 2022 at the Hospital of Saint Raphael in New Haven. Mrs. Johnson was born March 7, 1957, in Meriden, CT., daughter of the late Dow and Mary (Dwyer) Kling. She was a graduate of Quinnipiac University and was a retired Registered Nurse. Mrs. Johnson leaves behind her sons, Joseph Johnson...

Philip Michael Karakoosh

Philip Michael Karakoosh

Jun 2, 2022

Philip Michael Karakoosh, 78, of Cheshire, beloved husband of Sandra Karakoosh, passed away on June 2, 2022. Philip was born on June 26, 1943 in Worcester, MA to the late Robert and Varcenig Karakoosh. In addition to his wife Sandra, Philip is survived by his daughter, Whitney Massey (John); his grandson, Walker Massey; his sister, Roberta Havlick of Cheshire; brother,...

Keith Ruane

Keith Ruane

Jun 1, 2022

Prospect, CT Keith P. Ruane, 68, died peacefully on June 1, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Keith was born August 2, 1953 in Bridgeport, CT son of the late Philip and Teresa (Slovensky) Ruane. Keith graduated from Housatonic Community College and lived most of his life in Bridgeport. Keith is survived by his twin brother, Kevin Ruane; his sister and...

Gwyn Christine Boughey

Gwyn Christine Boughey

Jun 1, 2022

Gwyn Christine (Tierney) Boughey, age 62, of Ormond Beach, FL and Barrington, IL entered into rest on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Advent Health Daytona Beach after a courageous battle with ALS. She was the devoted wife of Gregory Boughey, for over 36 years. Gwyn was born on December 25, 1959 in Bangor, ME. She graduated from Thomas Worthington High...

Beverley Frances Hodgdon

Beverley Frances Hodgdon

May 31, 2022

WATERBURY; Beverley Frances Hodgdon, 85, of Waterbury passed away Tuesday May 31, 2022 at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury. Beverley was born October 25, 1936 in Wolcott, a daughter of the late Gordon A. and Jessie (Leavenworth) Hodgdon and was a longtime Waterbury resident. She was a graduate of Crosby High School and had worked for the State of Connecticut...

Joseph Albon

Joseph Albon

May 30, 2022

Prospect, CT Joseph J. Albon, 66, husband of Patricia A. “Trish” Albon, died May 30, 2022 at his home. Joe was born August 12, 1955 in Waterbury, CT son of the late William C. and Margaret (Simon) Albon. Joe was raised in Wolcott, graduated from Kaynor Technical High School and had lived in Prospect for the past 30 years. Joe...

Robert W. West

Robert W. West

May 27, 2022

CHESHIRE- Robert W. West, 85, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 27, 2022. He was the husband of Leslie (Daubert) West. He was born in New Haven, Connecticut, on July 6, 1936, the son of the late Roland and Bessie (Cort) West. He graduated from Wilbur Cross High School in 1954 and served in the U.S. Air...

Corinne Johnson

Corinne Johnson

May 27, 2022

Corinne (Daniels) Johnson, age 87, formerly of Preston and Dade City, FL entered into rest on Friday, May 27, 2022 at Meriden Center. She was born on June 8, 1934 in Norwich, daughter of the late Lyman Harris and Esther Dorothea (Olander) Daniels. Corinne taught algebra for the Groton Board of Education for many years until retiring in the late’90’s....

Raymond Lee

Raymond Lee

May 22, 2022

Claremont, NH Raymond W. Lee, 97, died May 22, 2022 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. Ray was the widow of Shirley (McAvoy) Lee, Shirley Lee and Gladys F. (Quaid) Lee. Ray was born May 23, 1924 in Beacon Falls, CT son of the late Daniel Charles Lee and Hazel (Stinson) Lee. He retired from the chemical division...

Marion "Pookie" Krasney

Marion "Pookie" Krasney

May 21, 2022

CHESHIRE- Marion G. “Pookie” Krasney, 74, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Mid-State Medical Center in Meriden. She was the wife of the late Zane Krasney. Mrs. Krasney was born July 18, 1947, in Stamford, CT., daughter of the late John Henry and Dorothy Ann (Truax) Glass. Mrs. Krasney leaves behind her children, Doug Lombardo (Laura) of Wrentham, MA.,...

Doris H. Rogan

Doris H. Rogan

May 21, 2022

Doris Havas Rogan, age 93, of Cheshire, CT, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family with love on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at YNHH. She was born in Mt. Airy, Philadelphia, PA in 1929, the daughter of the late Denes “Dan” and Teresa “Tess” Maschi Havas. Doris grew up in Philadelphia, graduated high school and then studied Secretarial at Pierce...

Thomas Barton

Thomas Barton

May 20, 2022

Thomas Francis Barton Feb. 15, 1931 - May 20, 2022 Bradenton, FL Thomas F. Barton passed away at home in Bradenton, FL on May 20 at the age of 91. Thomas was born in Waterbury, CT February 15, 1931. After high school Thomas entered the service in the Army, but was chosen to be a Marine. He is a Korean...