Obituaries
Eleanor Tacinelli
Jun 9, 2021
Naugatuck, CT Eleanor R. Tacinelli, 94, widow of Michael Tacinelli, died peacefully on June 9, 2021 at the Lutheran Home of Southbury. Eleanor was born January 29, 1927 in Waterbury, CT a daughter of the late George and Myrtle (Plank) Paige and had lived in Naugatuck for over 28 years. Eleanor enjoyed watching the New York Yankees, bird watching, Frank...
Barbara Parks
Jun 8, 2021
Naugatuck, CT Barbara Parks, 96, formerly of Naugatuck and widow of Frederick Parks, died peacefully on June 8, 2021 at Bayview Health Care in Waterford, CT. Barbara was born on January 6, 1925 in Waterbury, CT. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Ethel (Wrynn) Warren and lived in Naugatuck for most of her life. Barbara graduated from...
Lawrence Pichulo
Jun 5, 2021
Naugatuck, CT Lawrence L. “Pickles” Pichulo, 72, died Saturday, June 5, 2021 at his home. Larry was born on November 30, 1948 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late Eugene and Blanche (Romanski) Pichulo, he was a life-long Naugatuck resident and a proud U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. Larry formerly worked as a Naugatuck Firefighter and also worked for the...
Ted Smith
Jun 5, 2021
Beacon Falls - Theodore “Ted” Smith, 75, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Griffin Hospital. He was the husband of Lillian (Alanskas) Smith. Ted was born June 16, 1945, in Waterbury, the son of the late Arthur and Marjorie (Dowling) Smith. He was graduate of Naugatuck High School Class of 1964. He proudly served his country in the...
Lindsay Kate Cunningham
Jun 4, 2021
CHESHIRE –Lindsay Kate Cunningham, 30, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 4, 2021 at Yale-New Haven Hospital after a year-long battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family and her betrothed, Steven Christopher. Lindsay was born February 13, 1991 in New Haven, daughter of Jay and Nan (Shanley) Cunningham, Jr. Lindsay grew up in Cheshire, and...
Carol Barto
Jun 3, 2021
THOMASTON - Carol Barto, 71, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Waterbury Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Charles Barto. Mrs. Barto was born March 29, 1950, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Raymond and Florence (McCarthy) Dowling. She was a longtime Waterbury resident before moving to Thomaston in 2002. She owned and operated several delis...
Catherine Cuccuru
Jun 3, 2021
Catherine “Kay” (Finateri) Cuccuru Loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt Naugatuck, CT Catherine “Kay” (Finateri) Cuccuru, the widow of Costantino Cuccuru, passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 97 surrounded by her loving family. Kay was born on July 28, 1923 in Naugatuck, the fifth of six children born to the late Massimino and Mariantonnia (Ferrone) Finateri....
Patricia Cowie Kraus
Jun 2, 2021
CHESHIRE – Patricia (Cowie) Kraus, 90, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury. She was the wife of the late Theodore C. Kraus, who passed away in 2014. Mrs. Kraus was born February 25, 1931 in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of the late John and Ann (Stamm) Cowie. She was a retired private practice...
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...
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