Obituaries

Judith "Judy" DiDomizio

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,...

Kevin Joseph Brosnahan

Kevin Joseph Brosnahan

May 8, 2021

CHESHIRE – Kevin Joseph Brosnahan, 54, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Middlesex Hospital after a long illness. He was surrounded by loving family at the time of his passing. Kevin was born November 11, 1966, in Pittsburgh, PA, son of Brian Brosnahan and the late Margaret Patricia (Foley) Brosnahan. He attended Cheshire public schools, graduating from Cheshire...

Mary Ann Branciforte

Mary Ann Branciforte

May 6, 2021

Mary Ann Branciforte, age 87, of Cheshire entered into rest on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Masonicare in Wallingford. She was the devoted wife of her “knight in shining armor” the late Edward A. Branciforte for over 64 years. Mary Ann was born on August 12, 1933 in Meriden, daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Macari) Erardi. Mary was...

Jeffrey "Jeff" Raymond Lindahl

Jeffrey "Jeff" Raymond Lindahl

May 6, 2021

Jeffrey “Jeff” Raymond Lindahl of Shelton entered into rest Thursday May 6th, 2021 at the Glendale Center in Naugatuck. Jeffrey was born on April 6, 1951 in Waterbury, son of the late Raymond and Mary Violet “Vi” (Nordstrom) Lindahl. Jeff enjoyed the sunshine and sipping coffee in his favorite chair while listening to Aretha Franklin at his home in Shelton...

Celeste S. Fidalgo

Celeste S. Fidalgo

May 5, 2021

NAUGATUCK-Celeste S. Fidalgo, passed into the loving arms of our Lord on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. She was the widow of August Fidalgo who predeceased her in 1999 after 43 years of marriage. Mrs. Fidalgo was born September 26, 1933, in Danbury, daughter of the late Antonio and Elvera (Cardo) Silva. Celeste was a Food Service employee in the Naugatuck...

Gregory S. Mostoller

Gregory S. Mostoller

May 5, 2021

CHESHIRE – Gregory S. Mostoller, 57, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury following a long illness. He was the husband of Theresa (Keating) Mostoller. Greg was born May 25,1963, in Somerset, PA, son of Adam and Mary Jane (Miller) Mostoller. He was employed as International Marketing Director for Permatex, where he traveled...

Gayle Rinkavage

Gayle Rinkavage

May 3, 2021

Simpsonville, SC Gayle Weaving Rinkavage, 73, died peacefully on May 3, 2021 at McCall Hospice House in Simpsonville, SC surrounded by her loving family. Gayle was born July 11, 1947 in Waterbury, CT daughter of the late John Sidney and Eleanor (Smith) Weaving. Gayle was raised in Naugatuck, CT where she attended local schools and graduated from Post College. Gayle...

Elizabeth L. Orsini

Elizabeth L. Orsini

May 3, 2021

PLANTSVILLE – Elizabeth L. Orsini, 57, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 3, 2021, at MidState Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the wife of Mark A. Orsini. Mrs. Orsini was born March 2, 1964, in Worcester, MA, daughter of the late Leo and Theresa (Correra) Lavallee of Cheshire. Beth was...

Thomas Hunt

Thomas Hunt

May 3, 2021

Deputy Police Chief Thomas J. Hunt 1943 - 2021 Naugatuck, CT Thomas J. Hunt, 77, husband of Diane (Kirk) Hunt and the former Naugatuck Deputy Police Chief, died peacefully on May 3, 2021 in the VITAS Hospice Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born December 2, 1943 in Waterbury, CT son of the late...

Charles "Charlie" Edwards

Charles "Charlie" Edwards

May 2, 2021

Beacon Falls - Charles “Charlie” Edwards, 60, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Waterbury Hospital. He was the loving husband of Elizabeth Reilly-Edwards. Charlie was born April 29, 1961, in Waterbury, the son of the late Harry and Harriet (Kurowsky) Edwards. He was a lifelong Beacon Falls resident where he owned and operated C. Edwards Company. Charlie will...

Elaine Andrzywski

Elaine Andrzywski

May 2, 2021

Elaine A. (Levandowski) Andrzywski 1945 - 2021 Naugatuck, CT Elaine A. (Levandowski) Andrzywski, 76, the widow of John A. (Miller) Andrzywski, died peacefully on May 2, 2021 in the VITAS Hospice Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital. Elaine was born February 24, 1945 in Waterbury, CT daughter of the late Stanley and Amelia (Krayeski) Levandowski and had lived her entire life...

Steven R. Montambault

Steven R. Montambault

May 1, 2021

PROSPECT - Steven R. Montambault, 60, of Prospect, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at his home. He was the husband of Riva (Kazimierek) Montambault. Steven was born July 22, 1960, in Waterbury, the son of Norma (Zhitomi) Montambault and the late Robert Montambault. He graduated from Cheshire High School, Class of 1978 and continued his education at...

Bill Close

Bill Close

May 1, 2021

CHESHIRE – “Bill” Close, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at his residence in Cheshire. Mr. Close was born July 5, 1934, in New Haven, son of the late George and Elizabeth (Kelly) Close. He was a proud graduate of Notre Dame High School in West Haven, Class of 1953, and served in the U.S. Army from...

Robert Fellows

Robert Fellows

Apr 29, 2021

Naugatuck, CT Robert C. “Bob” Fellows, 77, husband of the late Irma (Bruciati) Fellows, died unexpectedly on April 29, 2021 at his home. Bob was born on January 23, 1944 in Waterbury, CT son of the late Donald and Agnes Fellows, was raised in Naugatuck, participated in local youth sports and graduated from Naugatuck High School. He worked construction for...

Carol M. DiCarlo

Carol M. DiCarlo

Apr 26, 2021

Retired Head Start Teacher Naugatuck - Carol was the widow of John M. DiCarlo. Mrs. DiCarlo was born May 10, 1929, in New York, NY the daughter of the late Carl T. and Marie (Alerini) Smitha. She was a graduate of St. Barnabas High School & Grace Institute of New York City, and Mattatuck Community College. Before retiring in 1989,...

Joanne M. Zagarino

Joanne M. Zagarino

Apr 24, 2021

PROSPECT - Joanne M. Zagarino, 66, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at MidState Medical Center. She was the wife of Frank Zagarino. Joanne was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, and was a longtime resident of Wallingford, CT before moving to Prospect in 2018. Besides her husband of 43 years, Mrs. Zagarino is survived by her daughters Jennifer...

Harold Woodfield Jr

Harold Woodfield Jr

Apr 20, 2021

Naugatuck, CT Harold J. “Woody” Woodfield, Jr., 77, husband of Lorraine Ferreira Woodfield, died April 20, 2021 at Mid State Medical Center. Harold was born on July 4, 1943 in Waterbury, CT son of the late Harold and Dorothy Woodfield and lived in Naugatuck all of his life. He attended local schools and graduated from Naugatuck High School, Class of...

David Woodfield

David Woodfield

Apr 19, 2021

Venice, FL David James Woodfield, 61 of Venice, FL and formerly of Naugatuck, CT passed away on Monday April 19, 2021 after fighting a valiant battle with lung cancer. He leaves behind a beloved daughter, Kerry Lynn Woodfield Konts of Manchester NH, two grandchildren, Emma Konts and Devin Konts; a brother, Kenneth Woodfield Jr. of Middlebury, CT; two sisters, Julie...

James M. "Jim" Kacey

James M. "Jim" Kacey

Apr 18, 2021

James M. “Jim” Kacey, age 79, of Cheshire entered into rest on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at MidState Medical Center in Meriden. He was the devoted husband of Vivian (Clark) Kacey for over 52 years. James was born on November 27, 1941 in Homestead, PA, son of the late John and Margaret (Dolny) Kacey. Jim served his country with honor...

John M. Lefky

John M. Lefky

Apr 18, 2021

Beacon Falls - John M. Lefky, 97, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021, at Waterbury Hospital. He was the husband of the late Wilhelmina (Steinhiltz) Lefky. Mr. Lefky was born April 18, 1924, in Naugatuck, the son of the late Martin and Anna (Morgan) Lefky. He was a Shipping Clerk for Anchor Fasteners, retiring in 1989 after 21 years....