Obituaries

Richard A. Hagstrom

Richard A. Hagstrom

Jul 4, 2021

Richard A. Hagstrom, 91, of Heritage Village, Southbury, CT, formerly of Cheshire, CT died peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 4, 2021. He was the husband of Roberta E. (Webber) Hagstrom. They just recently celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary. Richard (Dick) was born in Worcester, MA, the son of the late George H. and Ruth M. (Wall) Hagstrom....

Stephanie Love

Stephanie Love

Jul 3, 2021

Naugatuck - Stephanie Love, 56, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Griffin Hospital. She was the longtime companion of Tom Buonocore. Stephanie was born May 3, 1965 in Pasadena, CA, the daughter of the late Hubert and Jean (Cameron) Love. She was a longtime Naugatuck resident and was employed as a Office Assistant for the State of CT...

Mary Doback

Mary Doback

Jul 2, 2021

Mary L. Doback 1925 - 2021 Naugatuck, CT Mary L. Doback, 96, widow of Andrew Doback, died peacefully on July 2, 2021 at her home. Mary was born February 17, 1925 in Providence, RI a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Perry) Sousa. Mary lived in Naugatuck most of her life where she was a parishioner of St. Francis...

Mary "Angie" Rosello

Mary "Angie" Rosello

Jul 1, 2021

Wallingford - Mary “Angie” Rosello, 94, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Apple Rehab Coccomo. She was the wife of the late Modesto “Moe” Rosello Jr. Mrs. Rosello was born May 6, 1927, in Hamden, the daughter of the late Gaetano and Concetta (Ferucci) Raccio. She was a longtime Cheshire resident, moving from Hamden in the early 1960s....

Louis H. Wilmot III

Louis H. Wilmot III

Jun 27, 2021

Farmer, Family Man, Free Spirit Louis (Lou) Wilmot passed into eternal rest peacefully during his sleep, at home with family, early on the morning of June 27th. Despite experiencing several years of progressive dementia, Lou kept his sense of humor and playful, kind, personality to the end of his life at age 94. Ever a mischievous adventurer, some of his...

Helen Czaplicki

Helen Czaplicki

Jun 26, 2021

Naugatuck, CT Helen K. Czaplicki, 96, widow of Chester M. “Chappie” Czaplicki, died peacefully with loving family by her side on June 26, 2021 at Beacon Brook Health Center. Helen was born on August 3, 1924 in Willimantic, CT daughter of the late Anthony and Katherine (Sokolowski) Kaznoski. She lived in Seymour and graduated from Seymour High School in 1942....

Donald W. Leach, III

Donald W. Leach, III

Jun 25, 2021

Donald Wallace Leach, III One of the “brightest lights in a world filled with darkness,” as many of his friends and family members have referred to him, Donald Wallace “Wall-E” Leach, III passed away Friday, June 25, 2021 at the age of 56. Following an extended battle with ulcerative colitis that attacked his lungs since its onset in 2013, his...

Dianne Santos

Dianne Santos

Jun 24, 2021

Naugatuck, CT Dianne Louise (Bird) Santos, age 79, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021 after a long illness. She was the wife of Nelson R. Santos for 64 years. Dianne was born on August 9, 1941 in Waterbury, Connecticut, daughter of the late Carlton and Bessie (Myngheer) Bird. Dianne graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Connecticut....

Shari Lee Szafranski

Shari Lee Szafranski

Jun 23, 2021

WATERBURY- Shari Lee Szafranski, 60, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Waterbury Hospital. She was the wife of Walter John Szafranski who she was married to for 18 years. Mrs. Szafranski was born October 14, 1960 in Stratford, daughter of the late Donald Michael and Jean (Bond) Bachman. Shari loved to crochet, played computer games, and watching her soaps...

Dr. Philip R. Fazzone

Dr. Philip R. Fazzone

Jun 22, 2021

On June 22, 2021, Dr. Philip Robert Fazzone passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his wife and children, at the age of 89. Phil was born on March 2, 1932, in New Haven Connecticut. The eldest child of Rose Casertano Fazzone and Anthony P. Fazzone, he was raised in Cheshire, Connecticut with his siblings Mary Ann (Ricciuti), James,...

Margaret Hindinger Boutwell

Margaret Hindinger Boutwell

Jun 22, 2021

WALLINGFORD- Margaret Hindinger Boutwell, 96, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at her residence. She was the widow of Harvey Boutwell who passed away in 2006 after 60 years of marriage. Margaret was born November 19, 1924 in New Haven, daughter of the late George and Margaret Hindinger. Peg was raised on the family farm in Hamden, CT. In 1947...

Sean Thomas

Sean Thomas

Jun 21, 2021

Sean M. Thomas 1977 - 2021 Seymour, CT Sean M. Thomas, 44, husband of Gretchen (Schulte) Thomas, was called suddenly into the presence of his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on June 21, 2021 following a medical emergency. Sean was born February 27, 1977 in Milford, CT a son of Daniel Thomas and Sharon (Sobol) Kutchera. Sean was working as...

Manuel Alves

Manuel Alves

Jun 21, 2021

Manuel Fontes Alves Naugatuck Manuel F. Alves, age 84, beloved husband of Teresa Batista Alves passed away at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by his loving family on June 21, 2021. Manuel was born on November 22, 1936, in Seara Velha, Portugal to the late Amelia Fontes. He was raised and educated in Seara Velha, where after meeting and courting, Manuel and...

Sharon A. Roberts

Sharon A. Roberts

Jun 21, 2021

CHESHIRE- Sharon A. Roberts, 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 21, 2021, at The Summit at Plantsville after a hard-fought battle with Alzheimer's. She was the wife of John Roberts. Mrs. Roberts was born on May 30, 1943, in Waterbury, daughter of Edward and Gwendolyn (Bort) Birmingham. Before her retirement, she worked as a Nurse’s Aide at Southington Care...

Samuel J. Ippolito

Samuel J. Ippolito

Jun 20, 2021

NAUGATUCK – Samuel J. Ippolito passed away Sunday June 20, 2021 at his home. He was the husband of the late Marie Ippolito who died on January 16, 2016. Mr. Ippolito was born September 7, 1941, in Clifton Springs, NY, the son of the late Salvatore and Doryce (Wheaton) Ippolito. He served in the U.S. Army, First Infantry Division from...

William Kramer

William Kramer

Jun 19, 2021

Waterbury - William Kramer, 97, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2021. Bill, or “Willy” as he was called by his loving family, was the beloved husband of the late Lois (Dimenstein) Kramer. Bill was born in Waterbury on April 17, 1924, the son of Meyer and Tillie Kramer. Bill graduated from Wilby High School and joined the army, where...

Mary Schiller

Mary Schiller

Jun 19, 2021

Mary D. Schiller BEACON FALLS - Mary D. Schiller, 91, passed away on June 19, 2021 at Waterbury Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Louis J. Schiller. Mary was born on January 29, 1930 in Waterbury, CT, daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (McDermott) Dolan. Mary graduated from Naugatuck High School and retired from the Homer...

Lucille Groves

Lucille Groves

Jun 18, 2021

CHESHIRE - Lucille Groves, 85, formerly of Wallingford, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 at her home. She was the wife of the late Thomas Groves. Mrs. Groves was born January 28, 1936, in New Bedford, MA, daughter of the late Louis and Emelda (Richard) Granger. A longtime Wallingford resident, she attended Holy Trinity Parish where her late husband...

Mary Irene (Reilly) Crayford

Mary Irene (Reilly) Crayford

Jun 18, 2021

NAUGATUCK - Mary Irene (Reilly) Crayford, 61, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021, at her home. She was the wife of the late William Crayford. Mary was born February 6, 1960, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Joseph and Barbara (Raytkwich) Reilly. She was raised in Naugatuck and was a Naugatuck High School graduate, Class of 1978. She...

Frances J. Pettay

Frances J. Pettay

Jun 18, 2021

CHESHIRE – Mary Frances Pettay, 103, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 18, 2021 at Elim Park Health Care & Rehabilitation. Ms. Pettay was born July 27, 1917 in Salem, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Carl and Ann Estelle (Loop) Juergens. She was predeceased by her sister Joanne Dalhquist and her life companion Jack Thomas. She was...