Obituaries
Michelina Manciero
Jun 18, 2021
Michelina "Mickey" (Pettorini) Manciero 1932 - 2021 Bethany, CT Michelina “Mickey” Manciero, 89, widow of Anthony F. Manciero, Sr., died peacefully on June 19, 2021 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Mickey was born on May 8, 1932 in New Haven, CT a daughter of the late Livino and Catherine (Trinca) Pettorini. Mickey was formerly of Bethany, CT where she lived...
Margo Mazzadra Scott
Jun 18, 2021
NAUGATUCK - Margo Mazzadra Scott, “Honey” passed away on Friday June 18, 2021. Born on May 25, 1930 from Stratford, CT, she was the daughter of the late Helen (DiBiase) and William Mazzadra. She married her high school sweetheart graduating from Stratford High School in 1948, the late William F. Scott Jr. She is survived by her two daughters, Shelley...
Cynthia "Cindy" Engle
Jun 17, 2021
Cynthia “Cindy” (Treffery) Engle, age 65, of Waterbury passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital after a short illness. She was born on May 16, 1956 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Averill and Annie (Henderson) Treffery. Cindy loved spending time with her family, she fancied family outings, playing cards and travel. Cindy was a Bingo...
Celeste Martins
Jun 16, 2021
NAUGATUCK- Celeste Martins, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Jose Martins who passed away in 2017 after 65 years of marriage. Mrs. Martins was born November 1, 1931 in Portugal, daughter of the late Jose and Emilia (Martins) DaSilva. Celeste worked at the Naugatuck Glass Company from...
Sherrie Fairbrother
Jun 14, 2021
Cheshire - Sherrie Fairbrother, 64, passed away with her family at her side on Monday, June 14, 2021, at MidState Medical Center after a brave five-month battle against pancreatic cancer. She was a strong woman, as those who knew her will attest, but the disease was stronger. Sherrie was born April 25, 1957, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late...
Stephen Knapik Jr.
Jun 12, 2021
Naugatuck - Stephen Knapik Jr., 88, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at his home. He was the husband of the late Carlyne Pratt. Mr. Knapik was born June 12, 1933, in Williamsport, PA, son of (the late) Stephen and Lillian (Laing) Knapik Sr. He was Leadman for Sikorsky Aircraft and had proudly served his country in the U.S....
Maria Maneca
Jun 12, 2021
Naugatuck, CT Maria Luiza Maneca, 96 years old, died peacefully at her home on Saturday June 12, 2021 surrounded by her family. Maria was born to Jose and Maria Do Carmo Almeida Lopes Vinagre and her 6 other siblings have predeceased her. She will be reunited in heaven with her husband, Geronimo da Costa Maneca, who passed away in 2011....
Carolyn Ann Toth
Jun 11, 2021
Cheshire - Carolyn Ann Toth is from a Texas family with a long history of service and patriotism going back in this country to 1770 when her maternal Scots-Irish ancestors Thomas and Ann McQuistion settled in North Carolina. When the American War of Independence began Thomas enlisted in the Continental Army and later died in the war in 1783. As...
Richard Mueller
Jun 11, 2021
Richard Mueller Passion for the outdoors WOLCOTT – On Friday, June 11, 2021, Richard “Poppy” Mueller, loving husband and father of eight children, passed away at home on his 89th birthday, surrounded by his loving family. Richard was preceded in death by his father, Fritz, and his mother, Mary. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, his eight children and...
Jonathan Nyce
Jun 11, 2021
Jonathan James Nyce, a beloved father, husband, son, brother, uncle, friend, and teacher, died unexpectedly on June 11, 2021, at the age of 37. Jonathan was born in Hartford, Connecticut. He attended Renbrook School and Suffield Academy before moving to Minnesota where he graduated from Orono High School. He returned to Connecticut to attend Quinnipiac University where he obtained his...
Jeanne Brenia
Jun 11, 2021
Jeanne S. Brenia “A life so beautifully lived” Naugatuck, CT Jeanne S. Brenia, 71, wife of Bruce W. Brenia, died peacefully on June 11, 2021 at The Hearth at Southbury. Jeanne was born August 22, 1949 in Norwich, CT a daughter of the late Henry and Evelyn (LaCroix) St. Germaine and had lived in Naugatuck most of her life. Jeanne...
Stephen J. Friedler
Jun 10, 2021
Stephen Joseph Friedler, age 22, beloved son of Elizabeth (Smith) and Jeffrey Friedler died peacefully in his sleep Thursday, June 10th. Stevie was born June 13, 1998, in New Haven and was a lifelong resident of Cheshire, CT. He is also survived by his adoring grandmothers, Ellen Smith and Judith Friedler and his step-grandmother Melrene and her husband Ron Savin,...
Eleanor Tacinelli
Jun 9, 2021
Naugatuck, CT Eleanor R. Tacinelli, 94, widow of Michael Tacinelli, died peacefully on June 9, 2021 at the Lutheran Home of Southbury. Eleanor was born January 29, 1927 in Waterbury, CT a daughter of the late George and Myrtle (Plank) Paige and had lived in Naugatuck for over 28 years. Eleanor enjoyed watching the New York Yankees, bird watching, Frank...
Barbara Parks
Jun 8, 2021
Naugatuck, CT Barbara Parks, 96, formerly of Naugatuck and widow of Frederick Parks, died peacefully on June 8, 2021 at Bayview Health Care in Waterford, CT. Barbara was born on January 6, 1925 in Waterbury, CT. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Ethel (Wrynn) Warren and lived in Naugatuck for most of her life. Barbara graduated from...
Lawrence Pichulo
Jun 5, 2021
Naugatuck, CT Lawrence L. “Pickles” Pichulo, 72, died Saturday, June 5, 2021 at his home. Larry was born on November 30, 1948 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late Eugene and Blanche (Romanski) Pichulo, he was a life-long Naugatuck resident and a proud U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. Larry formerly worked as a Naugatuck Firefighter and also worked for the...
Ted Smith
Jun 5, 2021
Beacon Falls - Theodore “Ted” Smith, 75, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Griffin Hospital. He was the husband of Lillian (Alanskas) Smith. Ted was born June 16, 1945, in Waterbury, the son of the late Arthur and Marjorie (Dowling) Smith. He was graduate of Naugatuck High School Class of 1964. He proudly served his country in the...
Lindsay Kate Cunningham
Jun 4, 2021
CHESHIRE –Lindsay Kate Cunningham, 30, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 4, 2021 at Yale-New Haven Hospital after a year-long battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family and her betrothed, Steven Christopher. Lindsay was born February 13, 1991 in New Haven, daughter of Jay and Nan (Shanley) Cunningham, Jr. Lindsay grew up in Cheshire, and...
Carol Barto
Jun 3, 2021
THOMASTON - Carol Barto, 71, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Waterbury Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Charles Barto. Mrs. Barto was born March 29, 1950, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Raymond and Florence (McCarthy) Dowling. She was a longtime Waterbury resident before moving to Thomaston in 2002. She owned and operated several delis...
Catherine Cuccuru
Jun 3, 2021
Catherine “Kay” (Finateri) Cuccuru Loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt Naugatuck, CT Catherine “Kay” (Finateri) Cuccuru, the widow of Costantino Cuccuru, passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 97 surrounded by her loving family. Kay was born on July 28, 1923 in Naugatuck, the fifth of six children born to the late Massimino and Mariantonnia (Ferrone) Finateri....
Patricia Cowie Kraus
Jun 2, 2021
CHESHIRE – Patricia (Cowie) Kraus, 90, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury. She was the wife of the late Theodore C. Kraus, who passed away in 2014. Mrs. Kraus was born February 25, 1931 in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of the late John and Ann (Stamm) Cowie. She was a retired private practice...
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