Obituaries

William F. Suter

William F. Suter

May 7, 2022

CHESHIRE – William Frederick Suter, 90, passed away May 7, 2022 at the Lutheran Home of Southbury. Mr. Suter was born April 16, 1932, in Tarrytown, N.Y., the only child of the late Frederick Wilhelm and Violet (Marshall) Suter and grew up in North Tarrytown, now Sleepy Hollow, New York. Bill graduated from North Tarrytown High School in 1950, and...

Mary Flanigan

Mary Flanigan

May 6, 2022

Waterbury, CT Mary “Betty” Flanigan, 93, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2022 after a short illness. Betty was the widow of Edward “Pop” Flanigan, whom she was married to for over 50 years. Betty was born in Waterbury, CT on December 27, 1928, daughter of the late Laura and Ted Martin. She was a graduate of Wilby High School,...

Anna Cavallaro

Anna Cavallaro

May 5, 2022

CHESHIRE - Anna Cavallaro, 89, passed away peacefully at Complete Care of Meriden on May 5, 2022, after an extended illness. Anna was born in New Haven, on June 26, 1932, the daughter of the late Aniello and Carmela (Minichino) Criscuolo. Anna was predeceased by her loving husband Joseph of 57 years in 2010. Anna is survived by her three...

Dr. John  V. Pito

Dr. John V. Pito

May 4, 2022

Middletown – Dr. John V. Pito, 63, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at his home. He was the husband of Jessalyn (Purcaro) Pito. Dr. Pito was born October 13, 1958, in Providence, RI, the son of Anna Maria (Maffetone) Pito and the late Dr. Vincent Pito. He grew up in Cheshire where he was educated at St. Bridget...

Linda L. Martin

Linda L. Martin

May 4, 2022

CHESHIRE – Linda Louise Adams Martin, 70, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at her home in Cheshire, CT. She was the wife of Dr. Luke M. Martin. Mrs. Martin was born September 4, 1951, in Baltimore, MD., daughter of James F. and Betty Jane (Sparks) Adams. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1974, earning a B.A....

Dr. George MacDonald “Don”  Birtwistle

Dr. George MacDonald “Don” Birtwistle

May 4, 2022

Cheshire - Dr. George MacDonald “Don” Birtwistle, 83, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Midstate Medical Center. Don was born in England, the son of the late James and Hannah Birtwistle. He was an alumnus of Kings College, London University and Magdalen College, Oxford University, where he earned his Doctorate of Philosophy in Chemistry. He moved to the...

Linda Jane (Wallace) Ryan

Linda Jane (Wallace) Ryan

May 4, 2022

Linda Jane (Wallace) Ryan, 77, of Middlebury, CT and Herndon, VA passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 4, 2022. Daughter of the late Dr. Irving Edward Wallace and Rosalind Duesler Wallace Hathaway, Linda was born on August 21, 1944, in Waterbury, CT. Linda attended Notre Dame Academy where she played guard on the basketball team. After staying home...

John Carey

John Carey

Apr 30, 2022

John Francis Carey “Lifelong Waterbury Resident” Waterbury, CT John Francis Carey, 80, husband of the late Elizabeth G. “Betty” (Bilbow) Carey for 52 years, died unexpectedly April 30, 2022 at his home. John was born February 28, 1942 in Waterbury, CT son of the late Michael and Helen R. Carey and had lived in Waterbury all of his life. John...

Genevieve Jodko

Genevieve Jodko

Apr 30, 2022

Toms River, NJ Genevieve Jodko, 97, the widow of Piotr Jodko, died peacefully on April 30, 2022 at Chelsea Assisted Living in Toms River. Genevieve was born November 16, 1924, in Bruay-en-Artois, France, daughter of the late Joseph and Louise (Zielinska) Konieczka. She lived in France during her early years, in The Netherlands during World War II, and immigrated to...

Dorothy Leonard

Dorothy Leonard

Apr 30, 2022

Naugatuck, CT Dorothy G. Leonard, 95, the widow of Eugene M. Leonard, Sr., died peacefully on April 30, 2022 at Glendale Center surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born February 14, 1927 in Yonkers, NY daughter of the late Robert J. and Florence (Wagner) Sweeney. Dorothy lived in Naugatuck most of her life and was a devoted wife, mother,...

Linda Lee Ward

Linda Lee Ward

Apr 30, 2022

Linda Lee Ward, 75, passed away on April 30, 2022 in Naugatuck after a long-term illness. She was born in Washington D.C. on June 30, 1946 and was the daughter of the late Robert M. and Margaret B. Lee. She was a hard working, loving and caring mother of two, who instilled good values and ethics in her children. She...

Steven  Wayne Curran

Steven Wayne Curran

Apr 29, 2022

It is with profound heartache that the Curran family shares the passing of Steven Wayne Curran, 58, on Friday, April 29, 2022 surrounded by loved ones as a result of complications from a stroke that occurred on April 10. Despite the untimeliness of his death, we find comfort in knowing that Steve discovered meaning in every single day of his...

William R.  Russo

William R. Russo

Apr 28, 2022

William R. “Billy” Russo, age 78, of Woodbridge entered into rest on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Yale New Haven Hospital after a courageous battle with leukemia. He was the devoted husband of Patricia (Alanskas) Russo for over 53 years. Bill was born on August 25, 1943 in New Haven, son of the late Michael and Madeline (DeBiase) Russo. Bill...

Gloria Singleton

Gloria Singleton

Apr 28, 2022

Gloria Singleton, 91, passed away at home on Thursday, April 28th, 2022. She was born on January 20, 1931 in Monessen, PA. She graduated high school early, at age 16 and went to college in Philadelphia, PA. Gloria lived in many cities before she settled in Waterbury, CT where she called home for many, many years. She was predeceased by...

Gregory Matthew Camputaro

Gregory Matthew Camputaro

Apr 26, 2022

Gregory Matthew “Greg” Camputaro, age 38, of Meriden and formerly of Cheshire passed away with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 after a long and courageous battle with leukemia. Greg was born on May 23, 1983 in New Haven, son of Michael and Barbara (Sagar) Camputaro. Greg grew up in Cheshire where he met many...

Lucas Carreira

Lucas Carreira

Apr 23, 2022

Meriden, CT Lucas Carreira, 55, died unexpectedly on April 23, 2022 at his home. Lucas was born October 10, 1966 in Paris, France a son of Maria Carvalho Carreira and the late Alcides Carreira. Lucas lived in Meriden for the past 20 years, having lived most of his life in Naugatuck. Lucas graduated from Naugatuck High School, Class of 1985...

Patricia Mary Tremaglio

Patricia Mary Tremaglio

Apr 23, 2022

CHESHIRE - Patricia Mary (Sullivan) Tremaglio, 60, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family by her side at her home in Cheshire on April 23, 2022. Pat leaves behind her adoring husband of 40 years, John Tremaglio; her beloved children, Jessica Feustel (Edward), John “Andy” Tremaglio (Sara), and Danielle Bouteiller (Ryan); her six grandchildren, Charlotte Bouteiller, Veronica Bouteiller, Bridget...

Alain M. Noel

Alain M. Noel

Apr 22, 2022

Bristol – Alain M. Noel, 66, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022, at St. Francis Hospital. Mr. Noel was born June 10, 1955, in Canada, the son of the late Henry and Jeannine (Nadeau) Noel. He was a longtime resident of Bristol who worked in various aspects of the Manufacturing Industry. Mr. Noel is survived by his siblings Daniel...

Arne Bernhard Solli

Arne Bernhard Solli

Apr 22, 2022

CHESHIRE – Arne Bernhard Solli, 75, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022 at the Connecticut Hospice in Branford. He was husband of the late Kathleen (Mordente) Solli. Mr. Solli was born October 22, 1946, in Kristiansand, Norway, son of the late Olav and Ruth (Ydestad) Solli. He was a retired marriage and family therapist and adjunct Professor of Psychology...

Therese Fitzgerald

Therese Fitzgerald

Apr 21, 2022

Therese Fitzgerald, 61, of Groton, CT, passed from this world on April 21, 2022 after a long illness. She graduated from Salve Regina College in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education. She worked for the US Dept. of Defense Education Activity as an elementary school teacher in Iwakuni Japan, Ansbach Germany, and Naples Italy. Teaching was...