Obituaries

Kenneth C. Padula

Kenneth C. Padula

Mar 28, 2022

WOLCOTT - Kenneth C. Padula, 81, of Wolcott, CT, passed away at his home in Naples, FL on Monday, March 28, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was married to his devoted wife, Florence (Napolitano) Padula, for 56 years. Ken was born on March 29, 1940 in Waterbury, CT, son of the late John and Gertrude (Verrastro) Padula. As...

James "Jim" Jamele

James "Jim" Jamele

Mar 27, 2022

Cheshire - James “Jim” Jamele, 85, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at St. Mary's Hospital. He was the husband of Ann (Sheehan) Jamele. Jim was born June 24, 1936, in Waterbury, the son of the late James and Margaret (Braheney) Jamele. He was a communicant of St. Bridget of Sweden Parish where he was an usher for over...

Marilyn G. Vosburgh

Marilyn G. Vosburgh

Mar 25, 2022

CHESHIRE – Marilyn (Gordon) Vosburgh, 86, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022, at her home. She was the wife of the late Vern Vosburgh. Mrs. Vosburgh was born September 4, 1935, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Nathan and Ina (Alderson) Gordon Kluttig. She was a longtime Cheshire resident who enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling and...

Vern R. Vosburgh

Vern R. Vosburgh

Mar 24, 2022

CHESHIRE – Vern R. Vosburgh, 88, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at his home. He was the husband of Marilyn (Gordon) Vosburgh. Vern was born September 9, 1933, in Waterbury, the son of the late Vernon and Rosalie (Morin) Vosburgh. He was a lifelong Cheshire resident, attending local schools before continuing his education at the University of CT...

Ratna Sayi Yendluri

Ratna Sayi Yendluri

Mar 24, 2022

Ratna Sayi Yendluri, 75, beloved husband of Dhana Lakshmi Yendluri, passed away on March 24, 2022. Ratna Sayi was born on September 21, 1946 in Tenali, India to the late Naga Bhushanam and Saraswati Yendluri. Ratna Sayi retired as a banker at a large bank in India. He loved watching cricket and playing with his grandchildren. He was beloved by...

Paul W. Krystock

Paul W. Krystock

Mar 20, 2022

CHESHIRE- Paul W. Krystock, 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 20, 2022, surrounded by his family in Orange, CT. He was the husband of the late Linda (Myjak) Krystock. Mr. Krystock was born May 21, 1939, in Meriden, CT., son of the late Walter and Stella (Sennik) Krystock. He was a retired mechanical engineer and life-long entrepreneur. Paul loved...

Timothy R. Ryan

Timothy R. Ryan

Mar 19, 2022

Timothy R. Ryan, age 84, of Plantsville and formerly of Cheshire entered into rest on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Meadow Mills in Hamden. He was the devoted husband of Marion (Davanzo) Ryan for over 61 years. Tim was born on March 8, 1938 in Manhattan, NY, son of the late John and Ellen (Dowling) Ryan. He served his country...

Vickie Hanson

Vickie Hanson

Mar 19, 2022

Vickie Hanson Devoted to her family Beacon Falls, CT Vickie Hanson, 67, wife of Edward Hanson, died peacefully on March 19, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Vickie was born July 9, 1954 in Amsterdam, NY a daughter of the late Walter and Constance (Moore) Thatcher and lived in Crown Point, NY where she graduated from Crown...

Eunice W. Chase

Eunice W. Chase

Mar 18, 2022

Eunice W. Chase, 86, of Cheshire, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2022 at Southington Care Center in Southington. Eunice was born on July 13, 1935 in Waterbury. She was the daughter of the late Carl and Mary Wester. She is a 1953 graduate of Wilby High School in Waterbury. After high school,...

Esteli "Steli" Vazquez

Esteli "Steli" Vazquez

Mar 17, 2022

WATERBURY – Esteli “Steli” Vazquez, 43, passed away Thursday March 17, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Steli was born December 1, 1978, in Hartford, the daughter of Minerva Cordero . She was a graduate of New Britain High School. She had a fondness for Cosmetology and was the owner and operator of Eyeconic Beauty. Steli is survived by her daughters...

Joseph Maguire

Joseph Maguire

Mar 17, 2022

Naugatuck, CT Joseph Gilbert Maguire, 54, husband of Christine (Carman) Maguire, died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Norwalk Hospital. Joseph was born on June 2, 1967 in Waterbury, CT a son of William Maguire and the late Anne Marie (Toole) Maguire. Joe graduated from Naugatuck High School, Class of 1986 and worked as an electrician/fire alarm technician for...

Eleanor Hardisty

Eleanor Hardisty

Mar 17, 2022

Eleanor Hardisty, age 96, of Northford and formerly of Cheshire entered into rest on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at CT Hospice in Branford. She was the devoted wife of the late Walter Hardisty for over 64 years, until his passing in 2020. Eleanor was born on January 17, 1926 in New Haven, daughter of the late George and Rosemary (Friend)...

John Williams

John Williams

Mar 11, 2022

WATERBURY- John (Skeeter) Williams, 78, passed away Friday, March 11, 2021 at Newtown Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Newtown. Mr. Williams was born June 25, 1943 in Bessemer, Al., son of the late Johnnie and Minnie (Butler) Cunningham. Skeeter loved the Lord. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church and served as an usher. He had the opportunity...

Sophia L. Wirta

Sophia L. Wirta

Mar 10, 2022

At home, with her family by her side, Sophia L. Wirta, 86, of Cheshire, CT, formerly of Glenburn, Maine, passed away peacefully on March 10th, 2022. A Special thank you to the VITAS Healthcare team. Beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend “Sophie” was born in Natick, Massachusetts July 19th 1935, daughter of the late Naoum and Eleftheria George. Sophie is...

Richard Patrick  Moore

Richard Patrick Moore

Mar 7, 2022

Richard Moore, 71, of Cheshire Connecticut passed away on Monday March 7, 2022 at Yale New Haven Hospital. His wife, Rosemary Hoffmann and his brother Mike Moore were at his bedside. Richard was born in New Haven on January 7, 1951 the son of Helen Kelly and Richard Moore. Richard grew up in Shelton moving to the Bayview area of...

Jeffrey A. Gorski

Jeffrey A. Gorski

Mar 7, 2022

CHESHIRE- Jeffrey Allen Gorski, 71, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 7th, 2022. He was the loving and devoted husband of Brenda (David) Gorski. Jeff Gorski was born August 20, 1950 in Bristol, CT, son of the late Thaddeus and Marion (Dalger) Gorski. He was a retired mechanical engineer, certified tool and die maker, and plant manager. Jeff was also...

Eugene S. Mariotti

Eugene S. Mariotti

Mar 6, 2022

Eugene S. Mariotti, age 91, of Naugatuck passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Waterbury Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation with his loving family by his side. He was the devoted husband of Eva (Ricci) Mariotti for over 68 years. Eugene was born on September 13, 1930, in Naugatuck, son of the late Aldo and Genevieve (Romanski) Mariotti. When...

Debra Kerski

Debra Kerski

Mar 2, 2022

Naugatuck - Debra Kerski, 69, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. She was the longtime companion of Ed Kirdzik. Debra was born March 28, 1952, in New Haven, the daughter of the late Michael and Edith (Beckert) Barbash. She was a lifelong Naugatuck resident who loved her animals. Besides her companion Ed, she is survived by her daughter Melissa...

Joel Durette Sr

Joel Durette Sr

Feb 28, 2022

NAUGATUCK – Joel Nelson Durette Sr., 79, passed away on February 28, 2022 at Cheshire House with his loving family by his side. He was the former husband of Tamara Smith for 15 years. Joel was born in Waterbury, Conn., on October 19, 1942, son of the late Joseph and Ruth Durette. He grew up on Candee Road in Naugatuck...

Stephen Mulligan

Stephen Mulligan

Feb 28, 2022

CHESHIRE - Stephen Mulligan, 67, passed away peacefully at his home on Feb. 28. A lifelong resident of Cheshire, Steve was a great storyteller and loved to share his memories of growing up in town when much of it was still farmland. Alongside his mother, he was very active in the Army Air Force Round Table and video recorded all...