Obituaries
Rebecca Benson
Dec 16, 2021
Watertown - Rebecca Lund Benson passed away peacefully on December 16, 2021 at her loving group home in Watertown, CT. She was the loving daughter to her late mother and father, Gloria and Carleton Benson. Becky is survived by her loving sister and guardian angel, Penelope Benson, her brother, David and his wife, Nancy, her sister, Martha and her husband...
Richard L. Viscio Sr.
Dec 16, 2021
Richard L. Viscio, Sr. age 88 of Cheshire, CT entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 16, 2021, with his beloved wife of 64 years Ann Rosemarie (Rusate) Viscio, and family by his side. Richard was born in New Haven on June 4, 1933, to the late Pasquale and Sadie (Fertitta) Viscio. Richard was predeceased by his beloved son Richard...
Joseph Madden
Dec 15, 2021
Joseph R. Madden of Elim Park in Cheshire passed away peacefully at home on December 15, 2021. He was the loving husband of Ann (Forlenzo) Madden for nearly 20 years. Joe was born on January 15, 1927, in Waterbury, CT, the son of William and Josephine Madden. After growing up in Naugatuck, he served in the U.S. Army before graduating...
Theresa Kruglik
Dec 14, 2021
Theresa (Grisanti) Kruglik, 99, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 14, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury. She was the wife of the late Stephen S. Kruglik. Mrs. Kruglik was born April 27, 1922 in Bronx, New York, daughter of the late Frank and Jennie (Pesce) Grisanti. She was retired from the Cheshire Department of Education, where she worked...
Carol Schenck
Dec 14, 2021
Southbury, CT Carol (Gilchrist) Schenck, 91, passed away on December 14, 2021 at River Glen Health Care in Southbury. She was the wife of the late Hollis Schenck for 69 years. Carol was born on January 20, 1930 in Waterbury, Connecticut. She attended Oxford schools and Seymour High School. Carol worked for Uniroyal and Naugatuck Glass Shop before staying home...
Gary Barrere
Dec 12, 2021
Naugatuck - Gary Arthur Barrere, 76, passed away on December 12, 2021 at Waterbury Hospital. He was the loving husband of the late Valdon Barrere of 40 years. He was born on March 28, 1945 in Waterbury, Connecticut to the late Arthur J. and Margaret E. (Koch) Barrere. Gary grew up in Prospect where he attended Prospect Grammar School. He...
Barbara Phelan
Dec 11, 2021
Barbara Anne (Happy) Phelan, age 76, passed away suddenly on December 11th, 2021, at her home in Middlebury, CT. She was the wife of Gregory J. Phelan Jr. for 55 years. They both have been Middlebury residents for the last 54 years, and were both communicants of St. John of the Cross Church. Barbara was born April 4th, 1945, in...
Juan Rabago
Dec 11, 2021
Southington - Juan Rabago Jr., 46 passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at his home. Juan was born November 20, 1975, in Fort Worth, TX, the son of Juan and Dora (Valdez) Rabago Sr. He worked as a Registered Nurse at Elara Caring and was loved by his coworkers and patients. His passions included spending quality time with...
Gerald Comstock Platt Jr.
Dec 11, 2021
Naugatuck - Gerald Comstock Platt Jr., 72, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Linda (Kennedy) Platt for 53 years. Gerry was born February 4, 1949 to the late Gerald Comstock Platt Sr and Vilma Valorie May (Virgo) Platt. He descends from the Mayflower and one...
Charles Starziski
Dec 11, 2021
Charles R. Starziski died on Saturday, December 11, 2021 after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Naugatuck on Sept. 20, 1938 to parents Joseph Starziski and Augusta Rader Starziski. Charles is predeceased by his parents, as well as, his friend and brother, Donald. He is survived by his sister, Sandra Mezzo. Charlie,...
John Poulin
Dec 11, 2021
Cheshire - John Poulin, 81, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at home, peacefully surrounded by his loving family after battling a long illness. He taught us what strength and endurance truly are. He was the husband of Elaine (Boudle) Poulin. Mr. Poulin was born December 2, 1940, in Canada. The son of the late Wilfred and Mary Rose...
Cathy Cross
Dec 11, 2021
Cathy Marie Cross May 10, 1964 – December 11, 2021 Loving Mother, Grandmother, Aunt & Sister Calling hours will be held on Friday, December 17, 2021 from 5:00-7:00pm at Buckmiller Thurston Mengacci Funeral Home, Naugatuck.
Velma Doris Sego
Dec 9, 2021
Velma Doris Sego, age 80, of Naugatuck entered into rest on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Waterbury Hospital. Velma was born on February 2, 1941 in Holyoke, MA, daughter of the late Edward and Doris (Cordonnier) Gladu. Velma worked as a waitress for many years until her retirement and was a committed volunteer at Waterbury Hospital and the St. Francis...
Marilyn Pruchnicki
Dec 9, 2021
Marilyn Pruchnicki of Naugatuck passed away peacefully with family around her on December 9, 2021. Known for being sweet and kind, Marilyn leaves behind her daughter Lori Cizeski (John) of Burlington, her son Ken Pruchnicki (Maureen) who resides in Wallingford, and her son Richard Pruchnicki (Cindy), who lives in California, many nieces and nephews, and her grandsons, Jay and Ricky...
Phyllis Salinardi
Dec 8, 2021
Phyllis V. Salinardi Longtime Naugatuck Resident, Bristol Company employee MIDDLEBURY – Phyllis V. Salinardi, 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021 at Middlebury Convalescent Home after a 12 year battle with Alzheimer’s. She was the widow of the late Felix J. Salinardi. Phyllis was born in Waterbury on June 29, 1926, a daughter of the late Harold “Ted”...
Linda Marie Carrano
Dec 8, 2021
Linda Marie (DeVito) Carrano, 65 of Meriden, passed away Wednesday December 8, 2021 at Hartford Hospital. She was the loving wife of James Carrano with whom she shared 25 years of marriage. Linda was born October 25, 1956 in Waterbury a daughter of the late Joseph L. and Katherine (Casso) DeVito. She was a graduate of Cheshire High School as...
Selma Greenberg
Dec 7, 2021
Meriden - Selma Greenberg, 92, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at MidState Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Alvin Greenberg. Mrs. Greenberg was born February 19, 1929, in Long Island City, NY, the daughter of the late Max and Rose (Grauer) Strauss. Selma was known for her absolute sweetness and her ready, beautiful smile. She...
Francis Macary
Dec 6, 2021
Naugatuck - Surrounded by the love of his family, Francis A. Macary passed away on December 6, 2021, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was 88 years old. Francis was the husband of the late Jean (Ragozzine) Macary for 37 years until her death on December 6, 1998. Born in Waterbury on December 8, 1932, to the late...
Mary Kareliussen
Dec 5, 2021
CHESHIRE - Mary Kareliussen, 73, was called to heaven on Sunday, December 5, 2021. She was the wife of her high school sweetheart and greatest love, Robert Kareliussen. Mary was born March 18, 1948, in Germany, the daughter of the late William and Barabra (Makar) Ostrowski. She came to the U.S. at the age of 3 where she resided in...
Brandon Jarvis
Dec 5, 2021
BETHANY - Brandon Jarvis, 18, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021. He was the son of Michael and Sandra (Chung) Jarvis. Brandon was born September 9, 2003, in Syracuse, NY. For a short time, he resided in St Croix, USVI until 2012, then came to Connecticut. He was a Freshman at Paul Smith’s College in NY, and a Natural...
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