Obituaries
Virginia S. McCurdy
Dec 31, 2021
Cheshire - Virginia McCurdy, 98, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family members, on Friday, December 31, 2021, at MidState Medical Center, after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late William McCurdy, a Cheshire resident since 1963 and a communicant of St. Thomas Becket Church – St. Bridget of Sweden Parish since 1970. Mrs. McCurdy was born on...
Daniel E. Yaroch
Dec 31, 2021
CHESHIRE - Daniel Edwin Yaroch passed away peacefully at home Friday, December 31st , after a courageous battle with cancer. The love of his life and best friend, Margaret Ossola, was by his side until the very end. Dan is also survived by his loving sister, Lynn Amico and her husband, Tom, of Plantsville, his brother-in- law, Wayne Amico, and...
Jennifer A. June
Dec 30, 2021
Naugatuck - Jennifer A. June, 38, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Jennifer was born October 27, 1983, in New Haven and graduated from Trumbull High School in 2002. She is survived by her father and step-mother Craig and Ingrid June of Naugatuck; her daughter Angelique; her brothers Lester, Edgar, and Craig June; her grandmother...
Linda Chakalinsky
Dec 28, 2021
Linda L. Chakalinsky, 72, passed away on December 28, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born in Derby, Connecticut on March 5, 1949 to the late Stephen Chakalinsky and Ann (Yurezich) Chakalinsky. Linda had a big heart, always putting others before herself. Her true personality showed in her profession as a school bus driver, she loved all the children...
Daniel Ciarlo
Dec 26, 2021
Naugatuck, CT Daniel Anthony Ciarlo, 91, husband of the late Sally (Thurston) Ciarlo, passed away peacefully in his home on December 26th, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Daniel was born on March 18th, 1930 in Waterbury, a son of the late Peter and Philomena (Albini) Ciarlo. He graduated from Henry Abbott Grammar School and Leavenworth High School, class of...
Thomas Silkowski
Dec 26, 2021
Naugatuck, CT Thomas John “TJ” Silkowski, 45, died unexpectedly December 26, 2021 at Danbury Hospital. TJ was born January 15, 1976 in Waterbury, CT son of the late William “Bill” and Patricia (Shea) Silkowski. He had lived in Naugatuck all of his life and worked as a telecommunications technician for A T & T. TJ is survived by his son,...
Carol Wallas
Dec 25, 2021
WOLCOTT - Carol Wallas, 81, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021, at her home. She was the wife of Arnold Wallas. Mrs. Wallas was born December 3, 1940, in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Hans and Elvera (Christensen) Hansen. She was raised in Stratford and was a longtime Wolcott resident having previously resided in Naugatuck and New Canaan....
Bernard P. Long
Dec 25, 2021
CHESHIRE –Bernard P. Long, 93, died on Saturday, December 25, 2021, at Elim Park Health Care Center. He was preceded in death by his wife Marian B. Long (nee Johenning). Mr. Long was born November 14, 1928, in Brooklyn, N.Y., son of the late Steven and Anna (O’Connor) Long. He was a graduate of St. John’s University and an executive...
Gregory Dean Sr
Dec 25, 2021
Oxford, CT Gregory M. Dean, Sr., 75, husband of Daryl R. (Robens) Dean, died December 25, 2021 at Waterbury Hospital. Greg was born December 15, 1946 in Boston, MA a son of the late Henry A. and Helen (Dorin) Dean. Greg lived in Naugatuck most of his life and was a retired Firefighter for the City of Waterbury. Greg also...
Carlton A. Shea
Dec 25, 2021
Naugatuck - Carlton A. Shea, 93, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021 at his home. He was the husband of Marianna “Mickie” (Remsberg) Shea. Mr. Shea was born July 14, 1928, in Waterbury, the son of the late Carlton and Tyra (Anderson) Shea. A lifelong resident of Naugatuck, he graduated from Naugatuck High School and Attended Cheshire Academy. He...
Lisa Sheahan
Dec 24, 2021
Lisa Maria (Pizzi) Sheahan, age 54, of Seymour, Connecticut, passed away peacefully Friday, December 24, 2021, with her family by her side after a very long and courageous fight with cancer. Born in Seymour, Connecticut, Lisa grew-up in North Branford, Connecticut and was a graduate of North Branford High School. She attended Paier College of Art and worked for years...
Jeffrey James Gray
Dec 24, 2021
Jeffrey James Gray passed away peacefully at home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Jeffrey was born in North Tarrytown, NY and resided in Westchester County until enlisting in the US Army, where he held the rank of Military Police Officer in Pisa, Italy. Upon returning to civilian life, Jeffrey moved to Cheshire, Connecticut to embark on a...
Frederick A. Herzman Jr.
Dec 23, 2021
Frederick A. Herzman, Jr., 74 of Cheshire, CT entered into eternal rest on December 23rd after bravely battling a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Judith (Sargent) Herzman for almost 52 years. Fred was born April 6th, 1946 to the late Frederick A. Herzman Sr. and Margaret (Shepp) Herzman of Half Mile Road, East Haven, CT. He was...
Roberta Poynton
Dec 23, 2021
Naugatuck, CT Roberta J. (Sweeney) Poynton, 84, wife of Donald M. Poynton, died peacefully on December 23, 2021 at her home. Roberta was born July 31, 1937 in Yonkers, NY daughter of the late Robert J. and Florence (Wagner) Sweeney and had lived in Naugatuck for the past 74 years. Roberta worked for many years as a typist for P...
Gabriel Fuoco
Dec 22, 2021
Beacon Falls – Gabriel R. Fuoco, 77, passed away on December 22, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Shirley E. Fuoco of 57 years. He was born on July 16, 1944 in Derby, Connecticut to the late Mario and Josephine Fuoco. Gabe was raised in Beacon Falls and graduated from Naugatuck High School....
Matthew E. Blanks Sr.
Dec 22, 2021
CHESHIRE – Matthew E. Blanks Sr., 92, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at his home. Mr. Blanks was born September 18, 1929, in Detroit, MI, the son of the late Henry Q. and Amanda (Jacobson) Blanks. He was raised in the New Haven area and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a longtime resident of...
Carmine "Tom" Romano
Dec 20, 2021
Carmine “Tom” Romano, age 98, entered into rest on Monday, December 20, 2021 at Hamden Rehabilitation Care Center. He was the devoted husband of Eleanor (Renda) Romano for over 73 years. He was born on January 26, 1923 in New Haven, son of the late Catello and Adelaide (Ianniello) Romano. Tom served his country with honor and pride as a...
Joan Zulpa
Dec 19, 2021
Seymour, CT Joan A. (Jokubaitis) Zulpa, 86, passed away on December 19, 2021 after a brief illness. Joan was born in Waterbury on Sept 13, 1935, daughter of the late Anthony and Anna (Sabalauskas) Jokubaitis and lived in Prospect for many years. She graduated from St Joseph's Grammar School in 1949, Sacred Heart High School in 1953 and from the...
Thomas J. "Red" Dolan
Dec 19, 2021
NAUGATUCK – Thomas J. “Red” Dolan Jr., 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Beacon Brook Health Center in Naugatuck. He was the husband of the late Ruth Ann Dolan. Mr. Dolan was born October 15, 1926, in Waterbury, son of the late Thomas and Margaret (McDermott) Dolan. He fought in the battle of Okinawa during WWII,...
Karen Gilgallon
Dec 17, 2021
CHESHIRE - Karen (Zembko) Gilgallon, beloved wife of Joseph Gilgallon Jr., passed away on December 17, 2021 at CT Hospice, surrounded by her loved ones, after a courageous battle with cancer. Karen was born on April 2, 1962, in New Britain, daughter of Carleen (Willis) and the late John J. Zembko Jr. She was educated at St. Thomas Aquinas High...
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