Obituaries

Rose Parlock

Rose Parlock

Jan 1, 2025

Rose (Lubera) Parlock, 105, of Cheshire, CT, and formerly of North Andover, MA, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on January 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of 53 years to the late John R. “Bob” Parlock.

 Rose was born September 15, 1919, in Olean, NY, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Pajak)...

William Plasky

William Plasky

Jan 1, 2025

Naugatuck, CT William E. Plasky, 77, died peacefully on January 1, 2025. William was born April 20, 1947 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late Joseph W. and Angelina (Mariano) Plasky. Bill lived in Naugatuck most of his life, graduated from Naugatuck High School and worked at Plasky Brothers/Mariano Sand and Stone. Bill is survived by his brothers, Joseph...

Carol E. Doody

Carol E. Doody

Dec 28, 2024

Carol E. Doody, 75, of Naugatuck, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024 surrounded by family. Carol was born on December 11, 1949, in Waterbury, CT to the late Noble and Ann Austin.

Carol resided in Naugatuck for all of her life where she enjoyed the community and worked in the Tax Assessors office prior to retirement. Carol loved chatting with...

Brian Antrum

Brian Antrum

Dec 28, 2024

Brian Keith Antrum, 62, of 28 Sunrise Circle Naugatuck, Connecticut, passed peacefully at home on December 28th, 2024. Born December 22 1962 in New Britain, Connecticut. Son of Beldon Jalen Antrum Sr. of Waterbury, Connecticut and Constance Antrum of Waterbury, Connecticut. He leaves behind three Children: Taylor Antrum 31, Kendall Antrum 24, And Christopher Ferguson 19, all of Naugatuck, Connecticut,...

Judy Baxter

Judy Baxter

Dec 27, 2024

Judy K. Baxter, 78, of New Britain, beloved wife of the late Wesley Baxter, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024. Judy was born on July 30, 1946, in Painesville, OH, to the late Frank and Mabel Pettit.

Judy loved the simple things in life; quiet dinners out, good conversation, playing games and reading good books with her husband Wes. She...

Carol A. Russell

Carol A. Russell

Dec 27, 2024

BEACON FALLS – Carol A. Russell, 86, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024 at her home in Beacon falls, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Charles F. Russell.

Mrs. Russell was born October 5, 1938 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Boyd and Joyce (Greenaway) Keller. She was a retired secretary working in the manufacturing industry. She...

Walter Algimantas Kuzmickas

Walter Algimantas Kuzmickas

Dec 25, 2024

Cheshire - Walter Algimantas Kuzmickas, 81 passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at his home. He was the husband of Susanne (Cass) Kuzmickas.

Born on February 19, 1943, in Kaunas, Lithuania, Walter was the son of the late Vaclovas and Valerie (Melaikyte) Kuzmickas. In 1947, his family immigrated to the United States, where he grew up in Waterbury, Connecticut. Walter...

Carolyn Mae DiTota

Carolyn Mae DiTota

Dec 23, 2024

Carolyn Mae DiTota, 87, of Cheshire, loving wife of the late Ralph DiTota, passed away on December 23, 2024. Carolyn was born on June 8, 1937, in Waterbury, CT, to the late Thomas and Agnes Patterson.

Carolyn was employed as a Human Resources Professional for many years in the pharmaceutical industry. She leaves many beloved family members, including her sons Robert,...

Kathie Gesseck

Kathie Gesseck

Dec 21, 2024

Naugatuck, CT Kathie Lynn Gesseck, 64, wife of Stephen Gesseck, died unexpectedly on December 21, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Kathie was born September 2, 1960 in Massena, NY a daughter of the late Trygve and Carole (Lenaghen) Skaar and spent most of her childhood in Plattsburgh, NY. Kathie graduated from Plattsburgh High School and received her Associates Degree in...

Alice Marie Mozian

Alice Marie Mozian

Dec 20, 2024

Alice Marie Mozian, age 94, of Cheshire, entered into rest on Friday, December 20, 2024 at Elim Park Health Care & Rehabilitation. She was the devoted wife of the late Ralph Mozian for over 63 years, with whom she shared a birthday. Alice was born on July 27, 1930 in Danville, PA, daughter of the late Edward and Alice (Dowd)...

Robert A. Sireno

Robert A. Sireno

Dec 17, 2024

CHESHIRE – Robert A. Sireno, 88, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Marbridge Assisted Living & Memory Care in Cheshire. He was the husband of Barbara (Mohn-Palmquist) Sireno.

Mr. Sireno was born September 28, 1936, in Danbury, CT., son of the late Rocco and Alice (Henderson) Sireno. He served his country with honor and pride in the U.S. Navy. Mr....

Janet (Stevens) Cronn

Janet (Stevens) Cronn

Dec 16, 2024

Mrs. Janet (Stevens) Cronn, 89 of Naugatuck, passed away Monday December 16, 2024 at the Lutheran Home of Southbury. She was the loving wife of the Rev. Steven L. Cronn.

Janet was born June 2, 1935 in Bridgeport a daughter of the late Wallace Robert and Helen (Matoon) Stevens. She was a graduate of Southern Connecticut State University where she earned...

Essie Wilson

Essie Wilson

Dec 13, 2024

Naugatuck, CT Essie (Taylor) Wilson, 89, died peacefully on December 13, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Essie was the widow of Fred Wilson, whom she was married to for 26 years. Essie was born July 10, 1935 in Aiken, SC daughter of the late Booker T. and Evelyn (McCreary) Taylor. Essie lived in New York State...

Mark I. Hulteen

Mark I. Hulteen

Dec 12, 2024

Mark Irving Hulteen, 56, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 12, 2024, in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Mark was born in New Haven, Connecticut on July 23, 1968, and grew up in Cheshire, Connecticut.

Mark is survived by his wife Michele L’Heureux from Southington, CT now residing in North Myrtle Beach, SC.

Mark is also survived by his mother, Barbara Hulteen...

Kari Lee Lowell

Kari Lee Lowell

Dec 11, 2024



WITH PROFOUND SORROW,

WE REGRET TO INFORM YOU OF THE DEATH OF

KARI LEE LOWELL, Z"L

BELOVED DAUGHTER OF

DR. DAVID LOWELL & LORRAINE LOWELL

BELOVED SISTER OF SHIRIN LOWELL & YOLANDA LOWELL 

BELOVED MOTHER OF REIGN ARNOLD

THE FUNERAL WILL TAKE PLACE AT

THE HEBREW BENEFIT CEMETERY

234 STILLSON ROAD WATERBURY CT 06705

ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15TH AT 11:00AM

SHIVA WILL BE OBSERVED IN REIGNS HOME:

19 DEVILS GARDEN RD

NORWALK, CT...

Edward Thomas McMahon

Edward Thomas McMahon

Dec 11, 2024

Edward Thomas McMahon, 81, of Cheshire, CT, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Ed was born in New Haven on November 6, 1943 to Edward P. and Irene (Stoll) McMahon.

Ed grew up in New Haven, graduating from Notre Dame High School in 1962. After receiving a B.S. Degree in Accounting from Quinnipiac University, he served in the US...

Dr. William Hillis

Dr. William Hillis

Dec 8, 2024

William Hillis, M.D., age 95, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024 at his home in Wallingford. He was the husband of Barbara (Flynt) Hillis.

Dr. Hillis was born February 24, 1929 in Greenwich, CT, son of the late William A. and Marie (Weimar) Hillis. Dr. Hillis proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a medical officer aboard the...

Kenneth Grey

Kenneth Grey

Dec 6, 2024

Cheshire – Kenneth Grey, 61, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 6, 2024, with his loving wife, Krista (Moffo) Grey, by his side after a brief battle with cancer.

Ken was born on July 4, 1963, in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Cynthia (Marpet) Grey and the late Donald Grey. He was raised in Milford and Guilford, CT.

In addition...

Dr. Geoffrey M. Drawbridge Sr.

Dr. Geoffrey M. Drawbridge Sr.

Dec 3, 2024

Naugatuck - Dr. Geoffrey Michael Drawbridge Sr. 86, of Naugatuck, CT, passed away on December 3, 2024, after a short illness. 

Born January 18, 1938, in Holden, MA to Alfred Drawbridge and Lois Porter. Survived by his wife, Janet, of 64 years, and children Mark Drawbridge, Clifford Drawbridge, and Jessica Hennessey. Preceded in death by son Geoffrey Michael Drawbridge Jr. 

Geoff graduated...

Anne Marie Mancini

Anne Marie Mancini

Dec 3, 2024

Anne Marie Mancini “Loving mother” NAUGATUCK, CT Anne Marie (Petrucelli) Mancini, 92, widow of Frank “Sonny” Mancini, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Complete Care at Glendale. Anne Marie was a Naugatuck native and lifelong resident. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Maryann (Edward) Cacace, Lori (Dennis) Clark, Kathleen (Peter) (McPadden)...