Obituaries

John Charles Mello, Sr.

John Charles Mello, Sr.

Oct 8, 2022

John Charles Mello Sr, a longtime resident of Naugatuck, went to Heaven to join his wife Theresa on Saturday, October 8, 2022. He was born August 16, 1930 in Tiverton, RI, the son of the late John and Delia (Faria) Mello. He was predeceased by his wife, Theresa (DeFranzo) Mello and son Mark Mello.

He worked for 41 years at Uniroyal as a firefighter....

Edward T. Healy, Jr.

Edward T. Healy, Jr.

Oct 8, 2022

Mr. Edward T. Healy, Jr., 76, of Naugatuck, passed away peacefully surrounded by family early Saturday morning, Oct. 8. 2022, at the home of his daughter in Stafford, VA

Mr. Healy was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Oct. 3, 1946, son of the late Edward and Geraldine (Van Eron) Healy and had been a Naugatuck resident for almost 30 years moving...

James B. Kobuta

James B. Kobuta

Oct 8, 2022

James B. Kobuta, 73 of Naugatuck, passed away Saturday October 8, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury. He was the loving husband of April (Ball) Kobuta.

James was born August 16, 1949 in Irving, Scotland the son of the late Konstantyn and Stefania (Tysowski) Kobuta. He was a Postal Carrier for the United States Post Office retiring after many...

Russell W. Linsley

Russell W. Linsley

Oct 6, 2022

MERIDEN - Russell W. Linsley, 85, beloved husband for 64 years to the late Helen (Hausman) Linsley, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Yale-New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus. Russell was born on February 24, 1937 in New Haven, CT, son of the late Merwin and Anna (Borneman) Linsley. He was a retired executive for IBM Corporation.

He served for his...

Ronald Carlson

Ronald Carlson

Oct 6, 2022

NEW HARTFORD – Ronald “Ron” Lawrence Carlson, 74, passed away unexpectedly at home on October 6, 2022. Born in Ridgway, Pennsylvania, on February 20, 1948, he was the son of the late Richard D. Carlson and Rita M. (Smith) Getchell and resided in Naugatuck for many years. He was a graduate of Naugatuck High School, Class of 1966 where he...

Roger Dandeneau

Roger Dandeneau

Oct 6, 2022

Naugatuck, CT Roger E. Dandeneau, 93, passed away unexpectedly October 6, 2022 at his home. Roger was the husband of the late Joyce A. (Ransom) Dandeneau, to whom he was married for 54 years. Roger was born June 18, 1929 in Westbrook, Maine son of the late Leo and Cecilia Dandeneau. Roger lived in Naugatuck since he was 18 years...

Charles E. Likens

Charles E. Likens

Oct 5, 2022

 

Charles E. “Chuck” Likens, aged 91, of Beacon Falls, Conn. passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, October 5, 2022.  He was the devoted husband of Helen G. (Simmons) Likens for 67 years.  Charles was born on January 21, 1931 in Ridgeley, West Virginia, son of the late William and Margarite (Cullum) Likens.

He is...

Dennis Joseph O'Connor

Dennis Joseph O'Connor

Oct 5, 2022

Dennis Joseph O’Connor, 69 of Torrington, formerly of Naugatuck, passed away Wednesday October 5, 2022 at his home.

Dennis was born January 22, 1953, to the late Joseph and Theresa (Herb) O’Connor. He was their only child and their light and joy. He was a graduate of Southern Connecticut State University, earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science. Dennis was...

Judith B. Burns

Judith B. Burns

Oct 4, 2022

 

CHESHIRE- Judith B. Burns, 95, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Maplewood at Newtown in Newtown. She was the wife of the late Robert J. Burns and a sixty-seven-year resident of Cheshire. Judy was born April 28,1927, in Waterbury, CT., daughter of the late Richard J. and Elizabeth (Fitzgerald) Boyle.

Judy was a retired school teacher having taught...

Thomas Vincent Quigley

Thomas Vincent Quigley

Oct 4, 2022

Thomas Vincent Quigley, 93, of Cheshire, beloved husband of Margaret Quigley, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2022. Thomas was born on December 27, 1928 in Manhattan, NY to the late Thomas and Bridget Quigley.

Thomas was a proud 1945 graduate of Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx, NY. He was immediately hired by US Rubber Corporation (now Uniroyal)...

Debora Litvaitis

Debora Litvaitis

Oct 4, 2022

Debora Ann Litvaitis Cherished mother and friend to many Hazelhurst, MS.- On October 4, 2022 Debora Ann Litvaitis, 53, of Waterbury passed from earth into heaven. Born on January 22, 1969 in Key West, FL she was the daughter of Carol (Marchand) and late William Mansolf Jr. Debora Ann lived her life with a free spirit always seeking her next...

Kathleen Bickelhaupt

Kathleen Bickelhaupt

Oct 4, 2022

Naugatuck, CT Kathleen Rita Bickelhaupt, 84, died unexpectedly on October 4, 2022 at her home. Kathleen was born January 18, 1938 in New York City daughter of the late Alexander and Mary (nee Belvin) Nagy. She graduated from Milford High School and earned her Associates Degree in Nursing from the University of Bridgeport. Kathleen was a registered nurse and had...

Barbara Ann Hackett

Barbara Ann Hackett

Oct 3, 2022

 

Cheshire – Barbara Ann Hackett, age 58, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2022 at Cheshire Regional Rehab Center after a period of declining health. She was the beloved daughter of Frances (Karcher) Hackett and the late Raymond Hackett.

Barbara was born March 14, 1964 in Waterbury, CT, and was a life-long resident of Cheshire. She graduated from the...

Donald Andrews

Donald Andrews

Oct 1, 2022

Donald Andrews, 98, of Waterbury passed away Saturday October 1, 2022 at Abbott Terrace Health Center. He was the loving husband of the late Mary F. (Murphy) Andrews.

Mr. Andrews was born January 18, 1924 in Waterbury, a son of the late Kenneth and Helen (Pryor) Andrews and was a lifelong Waterbury resident. He was a 1942 graduate of Leavenworth...

Constantina Lucia Maturo

Constantina Lucia Maturo

Oct 1, 2022

Constantina Lucia Maturo, 85, of Cheshire, beloved wife of the late Fioravante Maturo, passed away after a long terminal illness on October 1, 2022. Constantina was born on October 23, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

After finishing secondary school there, she met and married Fioravante and moved to Connecticut with their first born son, Anthony, in the spring of 1962....

Lawrence H. Engelman

Lawrence H. Engelman

Oct 1, 2022

 

Lawrence H. Engelman, age 68, of Oxford passed away unexpectedly with his beloved wife by his side on Saturday, October 1, 2022.  He was the loving husband of Deyanira (Sanchez) Engelman for over 26 years.  Lawrence was born on May 31, 1954 in Waterbury, son of the late Morton and Marilyn (Gross) Engelman.  

 Larry was raised in Middlebury and attended...

Dolores Gandarillas

Dolores Gandarillas

Sep 29, 2022

Dolores (Sutton) Gandarillas, 102, of Bristol formerly of Beacon Falls, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Bristol Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Charles Peter Gandarillas.

Mrs. Gandarillas was born April 20, 1920 in Beacon Falls, daughter of the late Russell Sutton and Hilda (DuBois) Sutton Wersig. She lived in Beacon Falls most of her life....

Antonio Teixeira Sr

Antonio Teixeira Sr

Sep 29, 2022

Naugatuck, CT Antonio D. Teixeira, Sr., 88, husband of Amelia Teixeira, died September 29, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Tony was born January 1, 1934 in Estarreja, Portugal son of the late Eduardo and Amalia (DaSilva) Teixeira. Tony was educated in Portugal, he joined the Portuguese Navy and was a volunteer firefighter in Estarreja. Tony met and fell in love...

Pearl Y. Petrucci

Pearl Y. Petrucci

Sep 27, 2022

 

HAMDEN – Pearl Y. Petrucci, 70, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at Connecticut Hospice in Branford. She was the wife of Harry Petrucci.

Pearl was born October 2, 1951, in Lowell, MA., daughter of the late Alfred and Annette (Motard) Goyette. She was a retired pharmacy technician.

In addition to her loving husband of 50 years, Pearl leaves...

Lucille Mary Rose Healey

Lucille Mary Rose Healey

Sep 27, 2022

Lucille Mary Rose (Normand) Healey, age 92, formerly of Waterbury, passed away after a brief illness, at Regency House Wallingford with her loving family by her side. She was the loving wife of the late Robert Healey, also of Waterbury.

Lucille was born on January 26, 1930 in Waterbury, CT. She was the daughter of the late Ulderic and Lydia...