Obituaries
Howard Thurston
Feb 4, 2025
Naugatuck, CT Howard E. Thurston, lovingly known as “Eddie” to those dearest to him, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025 at the age of 87 in the VITAS Inpatient Hospice Care Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital. Howard was born August 16, 1937 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late James Francis and Helen (Dowling) Thurston and lived a...
Leonard Mcdermott
Feb 4, 2025
.Terryville, CT Leonard A. McDermott, 73, died unexpectedly on February 4, 2025 at his home. Leonard was born on June 19, 1951 in Waterbury, CT, the son of the late Andrew and Marie (Sabia) McDermott. Raised in Naugatuck, he graduated from Naugatuck High School. He continued his education at Teikyo Post University and Quinnipiac University School of Law. Leonard was...
Joanne Rose Carrano
Feb 3, 2025
Joanne Rose Carrano, 79, of Waterford, formerly a lifelong resident of Cheshire, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025. Joanne was born on April 28, 1945 and graduated Cheshire High School, class of 1964.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Joanne on Monday, February 17, 2025 at 10 a.m. at St. Bridget of Sweden Parish/St. Bridget Church, 175...
Scott M. Colacrai
Feb 2, 2025
Cheshire – Scott M. Colacrai, 50, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital.
Scott was born November 8, 1974, in Waterbury, the son of William and Maria (Rinaldi) Colacrai. He was raised in Cheshire and was employed as a Clerk for the Big Y in Cheshire. Scott took art lessons at Artsplace and entered many of his...
Judith McNabb Gardner
Jan 31, 2025
Judith McNabb Gardner, age 83, of Cheshire, CT passed away Friday, January 31, 2025. Judy was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, with endless energy and determination, which she devoted to ensuring the health, happiness and success of her family. She set an example they all aspire to match.
Judy was born in 1941, the first of seven children of the...
Richard Ziegler
Jan 28, 2025
The world is a little less colorful without Dick Ziegler, a man known for his integrity, generosity and fun. After an accomplished 89 years he passed on January 28th, 2025 under the kindest care at Midstate Hospital in Meriden,
Born Richard A. Ziegler right here in Connecticut where he was raised and lived most of his days, Dick was deliberate in...
George Lisieski
Jan 27, 2025
Naugatuck, CT George Thomas Lisieski, 70, died peacefully on January 27, 2025 at Complete Care at Glendale Center. George was born March 8, 1954 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late Joseph and Mary Lisieski. George was raised in Naugatuck and he attended Paier College School of Art. George had a lifelong love of the arts and worked as...
Anne I. Lana
Jan 26, 2025
CHESHIRE- Anne Iorillo Lana, 74, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025 at her home in Cheshire, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of John T. Lana.
Anne was born April 20, 1950, in New Haven, daughter of the late Louis and Marie (Donnaruma) Iorillo. She is a retired administrative manager for her family’s insurance company. She graduated Hamden...
Rev. Louis G. Nuechterlein
Jan 25, 2025
CHESHIRE – Rev. Louis G. Nuechterlein, 96, entered eternal rest to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior, on January 25, 2025, at Elim Park, Cheshire. He was born in St. Joseph, Michigan on October 10, 1928, and baptized eleven days later by his father, also Rev. Louis G. Nuechterlein, in that town’s Trinity Lutheran Church. He was educated at...
Lilyann Hedges
Jan 23, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lilyann Hedges of Cheshire, CT, who died peacefully on January 23, 2025, just short of her 75th birthday.
Born in New Haven, CT, to Ann Marie Nutile and Joseph Frank Esposito, Lil was the second of three children. The family later relocated to Cheshire, where Lil grew up and attended high school. She...
Michael A. Arisco
Jan 23, 2025
Michael A. Arisco, fondly known as “Mickey” age 82, of Cheshire, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Filomena (Moccia) Arisco for over 60 years. Michael was born on May 20, 1942 in Waterbury, son of the late Michael and Mafalda (Stanco) Arisco.
He was raised in Cheshire and graduated from...
Jean L. Proulx
Jan 22, 2025
Jean L. Proulx, 84, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Gladeview Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Old Saybrook. He was the husband of Maria (Fisher) Proulx.
Mr. Proulx was born June 11, 1940, in Sherbrooke, Canada. He was a retired home improvement and construction engineer.
In addition to his wife of 44 years, Mr. Proulx leaves behind his son, Andre....
Ronald T. Urquhart
Jan 22, 2025
Ronald T. Urquhart, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025, at MidState Medical Center in Meriden, CT. Born and raised in New Haven, Ronald later settled in Cheshire where he built a life of love, generosity, and purpose.
Ronald is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years, Agnes, and his two daughters: Lisa Czarnecki...
Judith Rae Holycross
Jan 20, 2025
Judith Rae (Parkin) Holycross, age 88, of Norwalk, entered into rest on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Norwalk Hospital. She was the devoted wife of the late Alfred Holycross Sr. for over 62 years until his passing in 2019. Judith was born on March 18, 1936 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Raymond B. and Emma E. (Jeralds) Parkin.
Judith was...
Joan Reed
Jan 20, 2025
Southbury – Joan (Moeckel) Reed, 93, formerly of Middlebury, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, January 20, 2025, surrounded by her caregivers and her beloved cat, Daisy. Mrs. Reed was born November 22, 1931 in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Frederick and Helen (Swanson) Moeckel. Joan was the wife of the late Dr. David P. Reed, married...
Craig Cordon
Jan 20, 2025
Naugatuck - Craig Cordon, 48, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025.
Craig was born April 30, 1976, in Waterbury, the son of the late Thomas and Florence (Violette) Cordon Sr. He was raised in Bethany and graduated from Amity High School. He enjoyed trips to the casinos, especially Atlantic City. He was known by many as a "good guy" who...
Thomas Charles DeVylder
Jan 19, 2025
Thomas DeVylder, age 67, of Southington, passed away unexpectedly at his home Sunday, January 19, 2025, on his daughter’s birthday, with his fur-babies at his side, while his family was away for the weekend. It was discovered after a private autopsy that Tom passed away from Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy, a rare, genetically inherited, cardiac abnormality that can cause sudden cardiac death....
John W. Schindewolf
Jan 19, 2025
CHESHIRE – John W. Schindewolf, 84, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2025, at MidState Medical Center in Meriden. He was the husband of the late Eileen (Sweigart) Schindewolf.
Mr. Schindewolf was born September 20, 1940, in Trenton, N.J., son of the late Edgar W. and Louisa (Kraft) Schindewolf. He was a retired accountant, formerly employed by IBM.
Mr. Schindewolf leaves behind his...
Ruth Houlihan Baummer
Jan 17, 2025
Naugatuck - Ruth Houlihan Baummer, 92, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, surrounded by family. She was the wife of the late Charles J. Baummer.
Ruth was born June 25, 1932, in Derby, the daughter of the late William and Martha (Cranwell) Houlihan of Oxford. She attended Riggs Street Elementary School in Oxford, a one-room schoolhouse, and graduated from Seymour...
James Lango
Jan 17, 2025
Middlebury - James J. Lango, 62, passed away January 17, 2025, unexpectedly at his home. He was the loving husband of Ellie (DeWitt) Lango.
Jim was born November 12, 1962, in Waterbury, the son of Mariann (Hutten) and the late James W. Lango. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1980 to 1987 and was a member of...
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