Obituaries

Richard  William Palizay

Richard William Palizay

Nov 14, 2020

WATERBURY- Richard William Palizay, 97, formerly of Naugatuck, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Cheshire House. He was the widower of Mary (Myhalyk) Palizay who predeceased him in 2011 after 61 years of marriage. Mr. Palizay was born January 6, 1923 in Elmira, NY son of the late Albert and Josephine (Tolsz) Palizay. Richard enlisted in the army during...

John Maguire

John Maguire

Nov 14, 2020

John Francis Maguire 1968 - 2020 Oakville, CT John Francis Maguire, 52, died peacefully on November 14, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital. John was born on October 2, 1968 in Waterbury, CT a son of William Maguire and the late Anne Marie (Toole) Maguire and had lived most of his life in Naugatuck. John graduated from Naugatuck High School, Class...

Richard A. Burmeister

Richard A. Burmeister

Nov 13, 2020

Family Patriarch NAUGATUCK - Richard Allen Burmeister, 90, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 at his home. He was the husband of the late Mary Lou (Carroll) Burmeister, who passed away in June of this year. Richard was born March 7, 1930, in Waterbury, son of the late William H. and Euphemia (Watt) Burmeister. Known as an accomplished model...

Carol M. DeSantis

Carol M. DeSantis

Nov 12, 2020

CHESHIRE – Carol M. DeSantis went to her eternal rest on Thursday, November 12, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Alexandria, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Thomas M. and Lorraine (Thorn) DeSantis. Carol was a resident of Cheshire for over 42 years. She graduated Valedictorian form Wilby High School, Class of 1964. She went...

Margaret Levitt

Margaret Levitt

Nov 11, 2020

Margaret Levitt, beloved wife and companion of her husband Stephen Levitt for nearly 50 years, passed away recently after a short illness. She was 72 at the time of her passing. Margaret was born in Stamford, CT., the daughter of Stanley Mudzinski and Jennie (Leudinski) Mudzinski (both deceased). She is survived by a brother, Dr. Stanley Mudzinski, Jr. and sister-in-law,...

Stephen Roy Ward

Stephen Roy Ward

Nov 11, 2020

CHESHIRE- Stephen Roy Ward, 79, passed away Wednesday evening, November 11, 2020. He was surrounded by his loving family at home. He was the loving husband of Linda (Moorehead) Ward who he was married to for 48 years. Mr. Ward was born August 12, 1941 in Queens NY, son of the late Leroy Melvin and Evelyn Matilda (Arent) Ward. Stephen...

Evelyn DiLonardo DeVito

Evelyn DiLonardo DeVito

Nov 10, 2020

CHESHIRE – Mrs. Evelyn DiLonardo DeVito, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Mid-State Medical Center in Meriden. Mrs. DeVito was born December 15, 1929 in New Haven, CT, daughter of the late James and Angelina (Grippo) DiLonardo. Mrs. DeVito was a graduate of Larson College, New Haven, and a retired admitting office clerk for St. Mary’s...

Mary Rimkus

Mary Rimkus

Nov 9, 2020

Mary (Kloc) Rimkus 1924 - 2020 NAUGATUCK, CT Mary (Kloc) Rimkus, 96, passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving family on Monday, November 9, 2020 at her home in Naugatuck. She was predeceased in 2008 by her husband of 64 years, John, and her son Richard in 1993, and her son Stephen in 2013, four sisters- Sabina, Helene,...

Joseph Mangine

Joseph Mangine

Nov 9, 2020

Joseph E. Mangine Loving husband, father and World War II veteran WATERBURY – Joseph ‘Joe’ Edward Mangine, 95, husband of the late Theresa Giannelli Mangine for 62 years, passed peacefully on November 9th at Beacon Brook Health Center In Naugatuck, Ct. Joe was born at home on Melbourne St in Naugatuck on May 30, 1925, the oldest son of the...

David Carver Sr

David Carver Sr

Nov 7, 2020

David E. Carver, Sr. 1946 - 2020 Beacon Falls, CT David E. Carver, Sr., 74, husband of Sandra (Powers) Carver, died November 7, 2020 at Yale New Haven Hospital. David was born August 6, 1946 in New Haven, CT a son of the late Ervin and Mary Ellen (Flagg) (Carver) Woodard and was a lifelong New York Yankees fan. He...

Bruce D. Williamson

Bruce D. Williamson

Nov 6, 2020

CHESHIRE – Bruce D. Williamson, 84, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020, at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the husband of Linda (Bergquist) Williamson. In addition to his wife of 56 years, Bruce is survived by his sons, Douglas James (Karen) Williamson of Marblehead, OH, Donald Arthur (Sue) Williamson of West Point, N.Y. and Daniel Bruce (Michelle) Williamson...

Ann J. Bozzuto

Ann J. Bozzuto

Nov 4, 2020

WATERBURY - Ann J. Bozzuto, 93, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Wednesday November 4, 2020, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph M. Bozzuto, who passed away in 1999. Mrs. Bozzuto was born in 1927, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Domenic and Carmela (Iodice) Crispino. She...

Rebecca "Becky" R. Parsons

Rebecca "Becky" R. Parsons

Nov 4, 2020

CHESHIRE- Rebecca R. Parsons, 94, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Litchfield Woods in Torrington. She was the widow of Alton Ginn and John Parsons. Mrs. Parsons was born April 20, 1926 in Washburn, ME daughter of the late Frank and Bessie (Boone) Gregg. Mrs. Parsons married Alton Ginn and moved to Naugatuck. She always worked at various jobs...

Marilyn M. Gray

Marilyn M. Gray

Nov 2, 2020

Marilyn M. Gray, age 86, of Cheshire entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 2, 2020 at Elim Park Health Care and Rehabilitation Center after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the widow of L. Earl Gray. Marilyn was born on August 21, 1934 in Somerville MA, daughter of the late Frederick W. (Bill) Roberts and Gwendolyn I. (Hudson)...

Sean P. Devine

Sean P. Devine

Nov 2, 2020

CHESHIRE - Sean P. Devine, 46, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020, at Yale-New Haven Hospital - St. Raphael’s Campus. Sean was born January 21, 1974, in New Haven, the son of Jerry and Charlotte (Rubino) Devine. He was a longtime Cheshire resident where he attended local schools and graduated from Cheshire High School, Class of 1992. He continued...

Mary DiGidio Calaluce

Mary DiGidio Calaluce

Nov 1, 2020

CHESHIRE - Mary DiGidio Calaluce, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, November 1st (All Saints Day) with her family by her side. Born on August 4, 1923, in Newark, New Jersey, Mary resided in Cheshire for the past 37 years. Mary joins her predeceased husband who she was happily married to for 45 years. She remains alive in the loving memory...

Rose V. Henry

Rose V. Henry

Nov 1, 2020

Rose V. Henry, age 101, of Cheshire entered into rest on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at CT Hospice in Branford. She was to devoted wife of the late George L. Henry, Sr. for over 38 years. Rose was born on September 15, 1919 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Kulanish) Vuglas. Rose grew up in Waterbury and...

Reginald Darby

Reginald Darby

Nov 1, 2020

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Gerard T.  Cann

Gerard T. Cann

Oct 30, 2020

Gerard T. Cann May 5, 1925 – October 30, 2020 Gerard, nicknamed Rod by his mother, passed away after visiting CT from his home in FL. Rod was raised in Hamden CT and attended Hamden High School. He was a talented hockey player, serving as Captain of the team. Soon after graduating High school, Rod entered the United States Army...

Donald Levinsky

Donald Levinsky

Oct 30, 2020

Donald Levinsky Loving husband, father, grandfather and friend Beacon Falls, CT Donald Levinsky, 67, husband of Sharon (DeGennaro) Levinsky, surrounded by his family during his final hours, died October 30, 2020 at Waterbury Hospital. Donald was born on August 29, 1953 in Derby, CT a son of the late Henry and Adele (Gurski) Levinsky and was raised in Ansonia and...