Obituaries
James M Jackson
Jun 22, 2022
NAUGATUCK - James Martin Jackson, affectionately known as “Jimmy,” was born March 8, 1961 in Summit, New Jersey to the late Charles Walton Jackson and Charlotte Areatha Jackson. He entered eternal rest on June 22, 2022. Jimmy was educated in the public schools in Vauxhall, New Jersey until his family relocated to Connecticut where he graduated from Naugatuck High School...
Joao Vaz
Jun 22, 2022
Naugatuck, CT Joao Augusto Afonso Vaz , “John”, 74, died peacefully at home on June 22, 2022. He was the husband of Hilda Lopes Vaz for 52 years. John was born in Monte Murtosa, Portugal on November 12, 1947 son of Filipe Jose Vaz and Maria dos Anjos Afonso Vaz. He was educated in Portugal and moved to the United...
Ryan Toth
Jun 21, 2022
Ryan Frederick Toth 1982 - 2022 Miami, FL Ryan Frederick Toth, 39, died June 21, 2022 at his home in Miami. Ryan was born July 31, 1982 in Waterbury, CT and this was the day his battle to survive began. Ryan’s fight for life was phenomenal, his comeback from health issues were amazing. Ryan is a true warrior, his strength...
Judith May Modine
Jun 21, 2022
Judith May (Burke) Modine, 84, of Wallingford, formerly of Cheshire, passed away on Tuesday June 21, 2022 at Mid-State Medical Center in Meriden surrounded by her loving family. She was the longtime loving and devoted companion of Donald McPartland. Judy was born September 5, 1937 in Lynn, MA, a daughter of the late Gordon Cleveland and Sophia (Chemelski) Burke and...
David W. Flood
Jun 20, 2022
Friendship, ME - David W. Flood, 96, died peacefully while sleeping on June 20, 2022, at his beloved home in Flood’s Cove, Maine. David was the loving husband of Joyce for 65 wondrous years of family, friends and life. He was born the son of Everett and Beatrice Flood in Portland, ME on May 27, 1926. After the passing of...
Vidas Melninkaitis
Jun 17, 2022
Vidas Melninkaitis, 72, of Wolcott, beloved husband of Jolanta Melninkaitis, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2022. Vidas was born on December 15, 1949, in Waterbury, CT to the late Bronius and Eugenija Melninkaitis. Vidas proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1967 to 1973. While on duty, Vidas received three purple hearts. He was a...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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