Obituaries

Dolores Wood

Dolores Wood

Jan 10, 2022

Oakville, CT Dolores Rita (Karvelis) Wood, 92, wife of William W. Wood, Jr., died peacefully January 10, 2022 at Waterbury Hospital. Dolores was born July 1, 1929 in Waterbury, CT daughter of the late Justin and Helen (Mendle) Karvelis. Dolores was raised in Waterbury where she attended local schools and graduated from Crosby High School. She retired in 1994 after...

Philip Day

Philip Day

Jan 9, 2022

NAUGATUCK; Mr. Philip Day, 57, of Naugatuck passed away Sunday January 9, 2022 at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury. Philip was born June 13, 1964 in Waterbury a son Elizabeth (Murray) (Day) Javier and the late Dahn Day, and was a longtime Naugatuck resident and a graduate of Naugatuck High School. Philip proudly served his country in the United States...

Elizabeth L. Lee

Elizabeth L. Lee

Jan 9, 2022

Naugatuck - Elizabeth L. (Sampieri) Lee, born August 27, 1926, long time Naugatuck resident and communicant of St. Francis of Assis church passed away peacefully at her home on January 9, 2022. She was preceded by the love of her life George F. Lee. She leaves behind a large and loving family. Five sons Robert E. Lee and partner Susmita...

Colleen Poundstone

Colleen Poundstone

Jan 7, 2022

Dalzel, South Carolina – Colleen Poundstone, 65, passed away on January 7, 2022. She was the wife of the late Daniel Thomas Poundstone, who passed away in 2000. Mrs. Poundstone was born October 24, 1956, in Two Harbors, MN, the daughter of the late Uno and Maria Rosa (Buffolino) Johnson. She was raised in New York City then spent 12...

Laura DaSilva

Laura DaSilva

Jan 7, 2022

Bristol - Laura Ann DaSilva's beautiful soul went to heaven on Wednesday Jan 5, 2022. Laura was born October 19, 1976, the daughter of Joaquim "Jack" DaSilva and Patricia (Pratte) Hein. Her childhood was spent in Naugatuck where she attended Andrew Avenue, Hillside Middle School, and graduated from Naugatuck High School, Class of 1994. Throughout life she became passionate for...

Stella "Ann" Piekarski

Stella "Ann" Piekarski

Jan 7, 2022

CHESHIRE – Stella “Ann” Piekarski, 99, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, January 7, 2022, with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Bernard Piekarski. Mrs. Piekarski was born on January 2, 1923, in Waterbury, daughter of the late Joseph and Stella (Maciejewski) Puchalski. At the age of one, her family moved to...

Philip Rodriguez

Philip Rodriguez

Jan 7, 2022

Philip Rodriguez "Always smiling" Watertown, CT Philip Rodriguez, 61, died January 7, 2022 at Waterbury Hospital. Philip was born December 4, 1960 in Bridgeport, CT. Separated from his sister Elaine when their mother passed away, Philip and Elaine were reunited and have lived together in Watertown for the past 10 years. Philip was an extremely happy person, always smiling, especially...

Brenda Nolan

Brenda Nolan

Jan 6, 2022

Brenda A. Nolan “I have fought the good fight, I have run the race” Naugatuck, CT Brenda A. Nolan, 60, left this world on January 6, 2022 to continue her journey. Born October 26, 1961 to the late Michael and Mary Elizabeth “Betty” (O’Gorman) Nolan, Brenda graduated from Naugatuck High School and Westbrook College in Portland ME. Prior to her...

Shirley Jane Phillips

Shirley Jane Phillips

Jan 6, 2022

CHESHIRE – Shirley Jane (Newcomb) Phillips, 95, passed away peacefully at her home in Cheshire, Connecticut on Thursday, January 6, 2022. She was the wife of the late Milton A. Phillips. Mrs. Phillips was born on August 10, 1926, in Haverhill, MA., daughter of the late Roland K. and Mary Livona (Woodbury) Newcomb. She attended Albion College and graduated from...

Anne Marie Hintzen

Anne Marie Hintzen

Jan 6, 2022

Anne Marie Webster Hintzen passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at the age of 86. She is survived by her two stepdaughters, Heather Hintzen and her husband David Ridgway of Redondo Beach, CA; Heidi (Hintzen) Dulac and her husband Richard Dulac Jr. of Plantsville, CT and her grandsons Richard Dulac III and Michael Dulac. Anne Marie was born...

Elizabeth Kastelein

Elizabeth Kastelein

Jan 6, 2022

Prospect, CT Elizabeth “Betty” Kastelein, 80, wife of Robert Kastelein, went home to be with her Lord and savior on January 6, 2022 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Betty was born October 12, 1941 in Passaic, NJ a daughter of the late Harold and Alice (Vroegindewey) Hiltz and lived in Prospect for the past 12 years having formerly lived in...

Jennifer Lynn Smith

Jennifer Lynn Smith

Jan 5, 2022

Waterbury – Jennifer Lynn Smith, a loving wife, mother, soon to be grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend passed away on January 5, 2022, at the age of 42 from medical complications. Jennifer chased her now husband, Frederick James Smith, around the block at a young age until they married on August 23rd, 1997. Together Jennifer and Frederick Smith share 3...

Carol A. Jeannin

Carol A. Jeannin

Jan 5, 2022

Aynor, SC - Carol A. Jeannin, 81, formerly of Waterbury and Bristol, CT passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Conway Medical Center in SC. She was the wife of the late Richard Jeannin Sr. Mrs. Jeannin was born April 25, 1940, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Leroy and Carrie (Mott) Harper. She was raised in Waterbury and...

Harry "Who" Perock

Harry "Who" Perock

Jan 4, 2022

Naugatuck – Harry “Who” Perock, 91, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. He was predeceased by his wife Lois (Townsend) Perock. Harry was born March 28, 1930, in Islin PA, the son of the late Metro and Bertha (Butrej) Perock. One of nine children, he was a lifelong Naugatuck resident who proudly served his country in the US Army...

Arthur P. Boulanger

Arthur P. Boulanger

Jan 4, 2022

Seymour - Arthur P. Boulanger, 64, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Griffin Hospital. Mr. Boulanger was born August 31, 1957, in Waterbury, the son of the late Arthur and Kathleen (Nagle) Boulanger Jr. He was a 1975 graduate of Naugatuck High School. He resided in Naugatuck for much of his life. He was an avid sports fan...

Jacqueline I. Parker

Jacqueline I. Parker

Jan 4, 2022

CHESHIRE – Jacqueline I. Parker, 89, passed away peacefully at Mid-State Medical Center on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. She was the wife of the late John B. Parker. Mrs. Parker was born on July 18, 1932, in Ridley Park, PA., the daughter of the late John W. and Marjorie (Mathers) Iliff. She attended William Smith College in Geneva New York,...

Louis F. Jannetty

Louis F. Jannetty

Jan 2, 2022

Louis Francis Jannetty, age 92, of Cheshire entered into rest on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at The Summit at Plantsville. He was the devoted husband of the late Reita (Parmelee) Jannetty for over 65 years. Louis was born on October 3, 1929 in Waterbury, son of the late Louis O. and Helen (Blomgren) Jannetty. Lou was the owner and operator...

Joseph William Stark

Joseph William Stark

Dec 31, 2021

CHESHIRE; Joseph William Stark, 89, went to his heavenly home on December 31, 2021 after battling heart disease for several years. A Bronx native, Mr. Stark was very proud of his three daughters, four grandchildren and great grand-daughter, and the life he made with his wife, Rita, for 67 years. He was always thankful of the many blessings and opportunities...

Linda Mackenstein

Linda Mackenstein

Dec 31, 2021

Ansonia, CT Linda M. (Fortin) Mackenstein, 66, wife of Andre Mackenstein, died peacefully December 31, 2021 at Waterbury Hospital. Linda was born December 9, 1955 in Hartford, CT daughter of Nancy Descault and the late Edward Leo Fortin. Linda worked for over 35 years at United Avionics. In addition to her husband Andre and her mother Nancy and her husband...

Murray Finkelstein

Murray Finkelstein

Dec 31, 2021

Cheshire - Murray Finkelstein, 77, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021, at his home. He was the husband of Sandra “Sandy” Finkelstein. Mr. Finkelstein was born April 22, 1944, in New Haven, the son of the late Yale and Bessie (Kaplowitz) Finkelstein. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was a longtime resident of Cheshire and...