Obituaries

Charles R. Lorello

Charles R. Lorello

Nov 11, 2021

Charles Robert “Chuck” Lorello, age 90, of Cheshire entered into rest after a long illness on November 11, 2021 (Veteran’s Day) at MidState Medical Center in Meriden with his loving family by his side. He was the devoted husband of Marie K. (Pezzullo) Lorello for over 68 years. Charles was born on August 25, 1931 in New Haven, son of...

Jennifer D'Addio

Jennifer D'Addio

Nov 11, 2021

CHESHIRE - Jennifer D'Addio age 45 passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at Mid State Medical Center with her brothers at her side. Jennifer was born on July 15, 1976, in New Haven. CT, and was a longtime Cheshire resident. She was the daughter of Edward W. D’Addio and the late Patricia (Forto) D'Addio. She is predeceased by her...

Edmond Valois

Edmond Valois

Nov 10, 2021

Fort Meyers, Florida - Edmond Valois, 76, formerly of Naugatuck, passed away on November 10, 2021 in Florida. He was the husband of the late Agnes Marion Valois. Ed was born on June 9, 1945 in Waterbury, Connecticut to the late Ermond and Frances (Regan) Valois. After retirement, Ed relocated to Florida. He enjoyed his time there, loved vacationing and...

Pamela A. Cappiello

Pamela A. Cappiello

Nov 8, 2021

CHESHIRE - Pamela A. Cappiello, 72, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 8, 2021, at Yale New Haven Hospital. She was the loving wife of Craig A. Cappiello. Pamela was born March 4, 1949, in Brockton, MA, the daughter of the late John and Phyllis (Seaver) Miller. Pam graduated from Oliver Ames High School in 1967 in her hometown of...

Arlene Bernstein

Arlene Bernstein

Nov 7, 2021

Arlene Bernstein, age 78, of West Hartford passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at UConn John Dempsey Hospital in Farmington. She was the devoted wife of the late Elliot Bernstein for over 15 years. Arlene was born on April 20, 1943 in Hartford, daughter of the late Harry and Betty (Ruchin) Blum. Arlene enjoyed trips to the casino, Cape...

Michael Labrake

Michael Labrake

Nov 3, 2021

Michael James LaBrake, 45, residing in New Milford, CT passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 3rd. Born in Rochester, NY on February 8, 1976 and raised in Bombay, NY, Mike moved to CT in 1997 to pursue a career in Information Technology. He had recently started a new job for Home Depot Corporate as an IT Senior Project Manager. Mike...

Dorothy E.  Metzler

Dorothy E. Metzler

Nov 3, 2021

Dorothy E. Metzler, age 93, of Cheshire entered into rest on Wed., Nov. 3, 2021 at Cheshire Regional Rehabilitation Center. Dorothy was born on March 19, 1928 in Cheshire, daughter of the late Benjamin and Helen (Roberts) Metzler. She worked as a presser for a local dry-cleaning firm. She is survived by her sister, Georgina Hendrick, and several nieces and...

William Tripp

William Tripp

Nov 1, 2021

William Harold Tripp Loving husband, father and grandfather LAS VEGAS, NV – William Harold “Bill” Tripp, 80, passed away after a brief illness on Monday, November 1, 2021. He was the loving husband of Hedi Molitor-Tripp. Bill was born July 17, 1941, in Waterbury, the second son of Ann (Yesunas) and Ralph Allen Tripp. He grew up in Naugatuck and...

Patricia Biagioni

Patricia Biagioni

Nov 1, 2021

Patricia Gina Purciello Biagioni “Squibby”, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on November 1, 2021. Pat lost her battle with stage 4 cancer at the age of 76. It would be wrong to say that Pat lost her battle because she never stopped fighting. No matter how sick she was, she was always determined. Pat overcame many illnesses...

Carol B. Farley

Carol B. Farley

Oct 28, 2021

Carol B. Farley, age 82, of Cheshire entered into rest on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at the Regency House in Wallingford. Carol was born on January 24, 1939 in The Bronx, NY, daughter of the late Robert and Hilda (Siebert) Farley. Carol was a caregiver by nature, family meant everything to her and being there for them to extend comfort...

Robert J. Goralski

Robert J. Goralski

Oct 28, 2021

CHESHIRE - Robert “Bob” J. Goralski, 50, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021 after a brief illness at MidState Medical Center. He was the husband of Damaris (Soto) Goralski. Bob was born October 8, 1971 in Milford, the son of Joseph and Margaret (Grindrod) Goralski. Besides his wife of 10 years and his parents, Bob is survived by his...

Rachel S. Munger

Rachel S. Munger

Oct 28, 2021

Rachel S. Munger, age 96, of Cheshire entered into rest on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at her home. She was the devoted wife of the late William B. Munger, Sr for over 66 years until his passing in 2013. Rachel was born on January 23, 1925 in Meriden, daughter of the late Forest and Hazel (Clark) Scott. Rachel grew up...

Helen Mary (Felice) Richardson

Helen Mary (Felice) Richardson

Oct 26, 2021

Helen Mary (Felice) Richardson, 63 years of age, of Cheshire, beloved wife of 33 years to Keith Richardson, passed away at home on October 26, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on April 6, 1958 in Hartford, CT, she was the loving daughter of the late Anthony and Rita (Rovella) Felice. She leaves her husband,...

Joan  Eileen Truax

Joan Eileen Truax

Oct 25, 2021

Joan “Joanie” Eileen Truax, age 63, of Naugatuck entered into eternal rest on October 25, 2021, at Griffin Hospital in Derby, completing the journey of her life that started there on January 31, 1958. Daughter of the late Robert and Geraldine (Rich) Travers, Joanie was raised in Shelton, graduating from Shelton High School in 1976. She remained in Connecticut her...

Helen Niski

Helen Niski

Oct 17, 2021

Helen “Ella” Subataitis Niski Weid Drive, Naugatuck Helen “Ella” Niski, 100, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2021. She was the widow of Edward "Baldy" Niski. Ella was born on October 31, 1920 in the Brooklyn section of Waterbury, CT to the late John Subataitis Sr. and Mary (Ivanacicius) Grebas. Helen lived in Naugatuck since 1953. Leading an active life,...

Robert Curina

Robert Curina

Oct 16, 2021

Robert Curina NAUGATUCK - Robert Curina, 92, passed away peacefully at Yale-New Haven Hospital on Saturday, October 16, 2021. He was the loving husband of 73 years to Jane (Nardello) Curina. Born in Derby, Connecticut on December 29, 1928, he was the son of the late Albert and Prima (Maestrini) Curina. Robert worked at Uniroyal for close to thirty years...

Andrea Denise (Punter) Hepburn

Andrea Denise (Punter) Hepburn

Oct 16, 2021

Mrs. Andrea Denise (Punter) Hepburn, 71, of Waterbury passed away Saturday October 16, 2021 at Saint Mary’s Hospital. She was the wife of Ronald Hepburn. Andrea was born August 21, 1950 in Codrington, Barbuda, a daughter of the late ManSanta James and Christophine (Jeffrey) Punter and was a longtime Waterbury resident. She was educated in Barbuda and Waterbury. Andrea had...

David J. Arrigoni

David J. Arrigoni

Oct 15, 2021

David J. Arrigoni, age 66, of Wallingford passed peacefully surrounded by his wife and children on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was the devoted husband and best friend of Lisa (Rosadini) Arrigoni for over 35 years. David was born on April 23, 1955 in Meriden, son of the late James and Claire (Bombassei) Arrigoni. David worked...

Theodore P. Zuzick

Theodore P. Zuzick

Oct 14, 2021

Theodore P. “Ted” Zuzick, age 83, of Naugatuck passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at his home. He was the devoted husband of Judy (Robinson) Zuzick for over 61 years. Theodore was born on November 18, 1937 in Bridgeport, son of the late Martin and Helen (Zitnay) Zuzick. Ted and Judy moved from Fairfield to Naugatuck in 1967,...

Marilyn L. Gere

Marilyn L. Gere

Oct 13, 2021

Marilyn L. Gere, age 91, of Cheshire entered into rest on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at the Regency House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wallingford. She was the devoted wife of William S. “Bill” Gere, Jr. for over 67 years. Marilyn was born in Gary, Indiana on December 30, 1929, daughter of the late Marvin T. and June (Strait) Leeper....