Obituaries
Robert "Bob" MacDonald
Jun 1, 2021
BARKHAMSTED – Robert J. MacDonald, 73, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at his residence. Bob was born November 15, 1947 at Waterbury Hospital. He was the son of the late Harold and Muriel (Schofield) MacDonald. He was a Cheshire Academy graduate and had worked for over 40 years at Hubbard-Hall Inc. in Waterbury, Connecticut. He was an avid...
Ronald J. "Ron" Ostuno
May 28, 2021
Ronald J. “Ron” Ostuno, age 70, of Cheshire entered into rest on Friday, May 28, 2021 at Bristol Hospital. He was born on October 2, 1950 in Waterbury, son of the late Domenic and Frances (Aliano) Ostuno. Ron worked as a farmer in Cheshire and in Tisbury, Martha’s Vineyard, where he owned and operated his vegetable stand, “The Italian Scallion”...
Brenda Sue DeRusso
May 27, 2021
MERIDEN- Brenda Sue DeRusso, 63, passed away, Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Meriden Center. She was born March 24, 1958 in Marlin, TX, daughter of the late Melvin and Josephine (Lewis) Cox. In her free time Brenda enjoyed crafts, sewing, crocheting, and quilting, and above all spending time with her loving family. Ms. DeRusso is survived by her three sons...
Thomas Horvath
May 26, 2021
Thomas J. “Tuna” Horvath, age 72, of Cheshire entered into rest on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at home after a long illness. Tom was born on August 27, 1948 in New Haven, son of the late Stephen and Lucy (Denicola) Horvath and was a lifelong Cheshire resident. Tom was a forklift operator for Sealy Mattress until their closure and was...
Connie Oliveira
May 25, 2021
Connie Maria Oliveira 1969 - 2021 Naugatuck, CT Connie M. Oliveira, 51, died unexpectedly on May 25, 2021 at MidState Medical Center in Meriden. Connie was born June 15, 1969 in Venezuela a daughter of Maria E. Oliveira and the late Francisco F. Oliveira. Connie lived in Naugatuck most of her life; graduated from Naugatuck High School, attended Western Connecticut...
Kristin Decarlo
May 24, 2021
Kristin Susan DeCarlo 1972 - 2021 Naugatuck, CT Kristin Susan DeCarlo, 48, died unexpectedly May 24, 2021. She was the widow of Michael P. DeCarlo, Sr. Kristin was born August 13, 1972 in Waterbury, CT daughter of the late Raymond and Margaret Ericson. Kristin is survived by her children, Kileen Robbins, Nicole Robbins, Jessica DeCarlo and Jacoby Stellmacher; her grandchildren,...
Eleanor Eva LaFauci Smith
May 23, 2021
CHESHIRE - Eleanor Eva (Zemaitis) LaFauci Smith, 100, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Elim Park Health Care & Rehabilitation. She was the widow of the late Norman Smith and Eugene C. LaFauci. Eleanor is survived by her daughter Karen Beitler of Cheshire, her son Eugene C. LaFauci Jr., and his wife Linda, and her daughter Carol...
Stacey A. Jensen
May 22, 2021
Stacey A. Jensen, age 32, of Naugatuck passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at her home. She was the beloved wife of Roger Jensen, whom she was best friends with since they were high school sweethearts. Stacey was born on August 9, 1988 in Waterbury, daughter of Michael and Lisa (Morissette) Chandler. Stacey loved being home with her...
Vernon Mead Jr.
May 18, 2021
Parkersburg, WV - Vernon Mead Jr., age 52, formerly of Naugatuck entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Vernon was born on October 14, 1969, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the son of the late Vernon Mead Sr. and Shirley Mead of Naugatuck, Connecticut. Vernon was a graduate of Naugatuck High School; he was also an...
James Dare Trifone PhD.
May 17, 2021
CHESHIRE- James Dare Trifone, PhD. passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Cynthia (Wickersham) Trifone whom he was married to for 33 years. Dr. Trifone was born May 21, 1952 in Miami, Fl. He was the son of the late Alfred and Elizabeth (Dare) Trifone. James earned...
Jennifer Carmody
May 16, 2021
Jennifer Carmody, 37, of Meriden, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury. Born September 9, 1983 in Meriden, she was the beloved daughter of Paula (Clark) Carmody of Meriden and James Carmody Sr. and his wife Carol of Lebanon, NH. Jennifer was an LPN and worked with special needs children, which was her passion....
Alphonse A. Ferraro
May 15, 2021
Alphonse A. “Al” Ferraro, age 85 of Hamden and previously of Cheshire passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at CT Hospice in Branford, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief illness. He was the devoted husband of Gladys (Peach) Ferraro for over 61 years. Alphonse was born on April 17, 1936 in New Haven, son of the...
James A. Nankin
May 14, 2021
CHESHIRE- James A. Nankin, 77, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, May 14, 2021 at MidState Medical Center in Meriden. He was the loving husband of Kathleen E. Nankin who he was married to for 52 years. Mr. Nankin was born February 22, 1944 in New Haven, son of the late Aaron Samuel and Anna (Winnick) Nankin. Jim grew up in New...
John R. Jones
May 14, 2021
WATERBURY- John R. Jones, 97, passed away, Friday, May 14, 2021 at Danbury Hospital. He was the loving husband of Maria (Lola) D. (Rosado) Jones who he was married to for 66 years. Mr. Jones was born August 22, 1923 in Westmoreland Parish, Jamaica son of the late Thomas W. and Muriel A. (Royes) Jones. John was a School Bus...
Katina Boulais
May 13, 2021
Katina (Casey) Boulais, 74, of Milford, DE (formerly of Cheshire, CT) passed away peacefully on May 13, 2021 at her home. Katina was born October 6, 1946 in Canton, IL, the daughter of the late Gene J. and V. Pauline Casey. Katina was raised in Canton, IL before her family moved to the Short Beach area of Branford, CT. She...
Ann K. Smith
May 13, 2021
Ann K. Smith (Anderson), 82, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021, surrounded by her children. She was the wife of the late Myron "Mike" Smith. Ann was predeceased by her parents, William and Loretta Sheehy, her two brothers, William Sheehy and John Sheehy. She grew up in Waterbury. Ann was the loving mother of six children, Steven Anderson (Lydia)...
George Casner Sr.
May 13, 2021
Cheshire - George Casner Sr., 83, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at St. Mary's Hospital. He was the Husband of Erma (McGillan) Casner. Mr. Casner was born December 11, 1937, in Southington, the son of the late Edson and Mary (Beirne) Casner. He was a lifelong Cheshire resident where he owned and operated G.C. Electric. Besides his wife...
Mark Simmons
May 12, 2021
Naugatuck, CT Mark Alexander Simmons, 67, passed away on May 12, 2021 in the VITAS Hospice Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was the husband of Denise Simmons for the past 11 years. Mark was born December 9, 1952 in White Plains, NY and grew up in Greenwich, CT. Mark was a proud Senior Airman, US Air Force Veteran, having...
Roger A. Beausoleil
May 12, 2021
MERIDEN – Roger A. Beausoleil, 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at Miller Memorial Community in Meriden. He was the husband of Joan (Meyer) Beausoleil. Mr. Beausoleil was born March 3, 1927 in Waterbury, son of the late Henry and Leonise (Lagasse) Beausoleil. He was retired from Yale University School of Medicine, where he was manager of...
Judith "Judy" DiDomizio
May 10, 2021
Grief is the price we pay for a lifetime of love and happiness. Oxford -Judith (Judy) (Schnaars) DiDomizio, age 79, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021, after a brave and faith-filled battle with cancer, at Vitas Hospice at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was the wife of Patrick (Pat) DiDomizio. Judy was born on December 4th, 1941 in Leonia, NJ,...
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