Obituaries

Sean Knowles

Sean Knowles

Aug 4, 2021

Middlebury - Sean Knowles, 36, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. He was born July 26, 1985, in Waterbury, the son of the late Joseph and Adrienne (Marrone) Knowles. Sean was a longtime Middlebury resident and had worked as an Arborist. Sean is survived by his daughter Darby; his brother Edward Knowles and his wife Katherine, of Middleboro, MA;...

Douglas R. Morrill

Douglas R. Morrill

Aug 4, 2021

WALLINGFORD - Douglas R. Morrill, 85, passed away August 4, 2021, at the Regency House in Wallingford. Mr. Morrill was born in Marshfield, Massachusetts to D. Russell Morrill and V. Erma Morrill. He is survived by his daughter Mia Donnelly of New Haven, his sister Barbara Morrill of Redwood City, California, his brother Richard of Richmond, Virginia, and his nieces...

Michael P.  Cooney

Michael P. Cooney

Aug 3, 2021

CHESHIRE- Michael P. Cooney, 37, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at his residence. He was the loving son of William Leo III and Donna J. (Sekelsky) Cooney. Mr. Cooney was born May 31, 1984, in Bridgeport. Michael was the co-owner and operator of Celebration Party Rental at the time of his passing. Whether Michael was helping someone celebrate their...

Maritza Bookless

Maritza Bookless

Aug 1, 2021

Maritza (Irizarry) Bookless 1956 - 2021 Naugatuck, CT Maritza (Irizarry) Bookless, 64, wife of John Bookless, died peacefully on August 1, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Maritza was born September 26, 1956 in Penuelas, Puerto Rico a daughter of the late Felix and Josefa (DeJesus) Irizarry. Maritza lived in Naugatuck most of her life and she worked for many years...

Steven M. LeClaire

Steven M. LeClaire

Jul 31, 2021

CHESHIRE – Steven M. LeClaire, 61, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Mid-State Medical Center. He was husband of 38 years to Louise (Anderson) LeClaire. Steve was born October 26, 1959 in Beverly, MA., son of Pauline (Porter) LeClaire and the late Rene LeClaire. He met the love of his life at Beverly High School and they were...

Willam Albert Lance

Willam Albert Lance

Jul 29, 2021

William Albert Lance, age 58, of Naugatuck passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at his home. He was the devoted husband of the late Michele (O’Donnell) Lance. Willy was born on October 9, 1962 in Waterbury, son of the late Ernest Lance and Virginia (Dutton) Lance Estes, and was a lifelong Naugatuck resident. William was a well-known roofer...

Sourasinh "Haum" Bouttavong

Sourasinh "Haum" Bouttavong

Jul 29, 2021

On Thursday, July 29, 2021, Sourasinh “Haum” Bouttavong, passed away unexpectedly in Danbury, CT. Haum was born on August 2, 1985, in Dallas, TX. As an avid adventurer, he enjoyed the natural world from fishing, hiking, to snowboarding; with an emphasis on his physical fitness. An eclectic soul, Haum enjoyed listening to all genres of music but especially EDM and...

John F. Cahill

John F. Cahill

Jul 28, 2021

CHESHIRE – John F. Cahill, 76, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Catherine (Lyons) Cahill. Mr. Cahill was born August 21, 1944 in New York, N.Y., son of the late John Cahill and Mary (Farnik) Cahill. He was a retired, self-employed film and television Property...

Michael Edward Leo

Michael Edward Leo

Jul 28, 2021

Michael E. Leo, age 64, of Meriden was received into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at the West Haven VA Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the devoted husband of Ewa (Janula) Leo for over 36 years. Michael was born on February 8, 1957 in Meriden, son...

Maureen Walden

Maureen Walden

Jul 27, 2021

MAUREEN E. WALDEN Maureen Ellen Walden (born Maureen E. Daly) passed away on July 27, 2021, in Tucson, AZ, where she lived since moving there from Naugatuck in 1960. Born in Waterbury on October 24, 1928, she was the daughter of (WWI vet and former comptroller for the Borough of Naugatuck) Charles F. Daly, and (former Borough of Naugatuck teacher)...

Irene Broderick

Irene Broderick

Jul 23, 2021

Irene Broderick Devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Naugatuck, CT Irene Broderick, 89, widow of Michael J. Broderick Jr, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2021. Irene was born on January 12, 1932, in Naugatuck; the youngest of 9 children of Michael and Helen (Jarema) Janus and was a lifelong Naugatuck resident. Irene retired from Uniroyal Chemical, where she worked as...

Elaine Teresa Ulrich

Elaine Teresa Ulrich

Jul 21, 2021

SOUTHBURY- Elaine Teresa Ulrich, 70, passed away, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at her daughters’ home in Cheshire surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of Robert Edward Ulrich who she was married to for 47 years. Mrs. Ulrich was born March 4, 1951 in Grand Prairie, TX daughter of the Teresa (Zabaski) Domareck and the late Russell...

Diane Croce

Diane Croce

Jul 18, 2021

Diane Carol (Jacoboski) Croce 1942 - 2021 Melbourne, FL Diane Carol (Jacoboski) Croce, 78, died peacefully on July 18, 2021 at VITAS Hospice in Melbourne, FL. Diane was the widow of Michael Croce, who she was married to for 52 years. Diane was born on October 19, 1942 in Waterbury, CT daughter of the late Vincent and Agnes Jacoboski. Diane...

Jacqueline Lubanda

Jacqueline Lubanda

Jul 16, 2021

Naugatuck, CT Jacqueline Lubanda, 78, died peacefully on July 16, 2021 at Waterbury Hospital. She is the widow of Francis Roy Lubanda, whom she was married to for 44 years. Jacqueline was born August 14, 1942 in Waterbury daughter of the late Frank and Germaine Genova. Jacqueline lived in Naugatuck most of her life and she loved spending time with...

Robert M. Winzler

Robert M. Winzler

Jul 15, 2021

Robert M. Winzler (of Wolcott) passed away peacefully at home on July 15, 2021, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife, best friend and companion of 67 years, Joyce A. (Valsecchi) Winzler. Bob was born July 14, 1932 in Torrington, CT., son of the late Michael B. and Helen R. (Anderson) Winzler. He was a graduate...

James Andrew Wisneski

James Andrew Wisneski

Jul 15, 2021

BEACON FALLS - James Andrew Wisneski, 24, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021. James was born December 13, 1996, in Waterbury, the son of Heather (Millspaugh) Wisneski and the late James Wisneski. He was a 2015 graduate of Woodland High School and furthered his education at Central Connecticut State University. He worked for a number of years at Maggie...

Robert Swierbitowicz

Robert Swierbitowicz

Jul 13, 2021

Robert L. Swierbitowicz 1947 - 2021 Naugatuck, CT Robert L. Swierbitowicz, 74, husband of the late Marita (Ferreira) Swierbitowicz for 43 years, died peacefully July 13, 2021 at Griffin Hospital. Bob was born June 6, 1947 in Jacksonville, FL son of the late Joseph John and Lillian (Farina) Swierbitowicz. Bob lived in Naugatuck most of his life and graduated from...

Idalina Fonseca

Idalina Fonseca

Jul 12, 2021

Naugatuck, CT Idalina Fonseca, 90, the widow of Manuel L. Fonseca, died peacefully on July 12, 2021 at Abbott Terrace in Waterbury. Idalina was born on October 30, 1930 in Portugal a daughter of the late Manuel and Gracinda (Fonseca) Matos and had lived in Naugatuck for most of her life. Idalina is survived by her son Manuel Fonseca and...

Carol Jamele

Carol Jamele

Jul 12, 2021

Carol R. Jamele 1983 - 2021 Waterbury, CT Carol R. Jamele, 38, died July 12, 2021 at Waterbury Hospital. Carol was born on April 6, 1983 in Waterbury, CT daughter of Lynn Jamele and the late Frank Trosky. Carol lived in Waterbury for the past few years, having lived most of her life in Naugatuck. Carol was a loving mother...

Stephen Citron

Stephen Citron

Jul 9, 2021

Cheshire, CT - Stephen Citron, 78 years Young at Heart, passed away at home on Friday, July 9, 2021 after a fourteen month long battle with pancreatic cancer. Mr. Citron was born May 4, 1943, in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Irving and Mary (Kowalsky) Citron. He was a volunteer in the Israeli Army as well as a...