Obituaries
Matthew Gyolai
Dec 5, 2020
Matthew A. "Mattie" Gyolai 1933 - 2020 Thomaston, CT Matthew “Mattie” A. Gyolai, 87, husband of Doris (Pimentle) Gyolai, died peacefully on December 5, 2020. Matthew was born on April 1, 1933 in New England, North Dakota, son of the late Frank and Margaret Gyolai, and was the youngest of 10 children. He was pre-deceased by his 3 brothers and...
Anne M. Kalinowski
Dec 5, 2020
WOLCOTT- Anne M. Kalinowski, 97, passed away, December 5, 2020, at her residence. Anne was born January 17, 1923 in Wolcott, daughter of the late Andrew and Susan (Shia) Glowasky. Anne is survived by her husband of 74 years, Walter Kalinowski. Besides her husband, Anne is survived by her daughters Cheryl Grenier of Paxton, MA, Darlene and her husband Mark...
Robert W. Connor, Jr.
Dec 4, 2020
WATERTOWN - Robert William Connor, Jr., 84, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020, at Apple Rehab Watertown. Mr. Connor was born August 13, 1936, in Torrington, son of the late Robert Sr. and Stephanie Connor. He was a retired lithographer, and as a member of The Army National Guard he served the city of Torrington during the flood of...
Edward James Plank Sr.
Dec 4, 2020
WATERBURY- Edward James Plank Sr., 73, passed away Friday December 4, 2020 at his residence. He was the loving husband of Constance “Connie” Marie (Layden) Plank who he was married to for 45 years. Mr. Plank was born January 8, 1947 in Waterbury son of the late Raymond and Dorothy Plank. Edward was a veteran proudly serving in the United...
Christine Tampellini
Dec 4, 2020
Christine Tampellini Accomplished Photographer and Adventure Seeker Christine (Chris) “Peaches” Tampellini, 40, of Naugatuck, took her last great adventure on December 4, 2020 after successfully beating the odds of taking a selfie with a buffalo from the sunroof of an SUV in South Dakota as well as surviving an assault by a chicken being pursued by a love struck rooster...
Brian Knowles
Dec 3, 2020
Brian Joseph Knowles 1950 - 2020 Naugatuck, CT Brian Joseph Knowles, 69, died unexpectedly on December 3, 2020 at his home, six days before his 70th birthday. Brian was born on December 9, 1950 in Waterbury, CT a son of Dorothy R. (Roberts) Knowles of Naugatuck and the late Joseph J. Knowles. Brian lived in Naugatuck all of his life,...
Wilma Patterson
Dec 2, 2020
Wallingford, CT Wilma Patterson, 93, the widow of Reed Patterson, died peacefully on December 2, 2020 at Masonicare in Wallingford. Wilma was born on August 4, 1927 in Harlan, KY a daughter of the late Chester and Maude Skidmore. She was born and raised in Cranks Creek of Harlan County, Kentucky and she attended Hall High School in Harlan, KY....
Krista Ranaudo
Dec 2, 2020
Krista Anne Ranaudo 1983 - 2020 Oakville, CT Krista Anne Ranaudo, 37, passed away on December 2, 2020 at home. Krista was born on October 24, 1983 in Waterbury, CT, daughter of Gregory Ranaudo and the late Ilona (Mueller) Ranaudo. Krista was raised in Oakville, graduating from Watertown High School in 2001. She went on to earn her associates degree...
Dr. Stanley Eugene Matyszewski
Dec 1, 2020
CHESHIRE – Dr. Stanley Eugene Matyszewski, 83, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was the husband of Maureen (Dinnan) Matyszewski. Dr. Matyszewski was born April 17, 1937, in Bridgeport, CT, the son of the late Stanley J. and Agnes (Malyszka) Matyszewski. He attended Fairfield Preparatory School (Class of ‘54) before receiving his Bachelor of Arts...
Samara Mone' Coleman Fulton
Nov 29, 2020
Some people only walk this earth for a short time. Their departure reminds us that angels are watching over us. Early Sunday morning, 11/29/2020, Samara Mone’ Coleman Fulton, age 31, rejoined her heavenly family and gained her wings. Samara was born & raised in Waterbury, CT. She was educated in Waterbury and Naugatuck Public Schools. Samara was a compassionate spirit...
Barbara Ruff
Nov 28, 2020
Barbara Jean (Allen) Ruff 1940 - 2020 Naugatuck, CT Barbara Jean (Allen) Ruff, 80, died peacefully on November 28, 2020 at home. Barbara was born on February 21, 1940 in Rocky Mount, NC a daughter of the late Boyd and Mamie (Horne) Allen. Barbara lived in Naugatuck for the past 30 years, having also lived in Bridgeport for many years....
Penny Litke
Nov 28, 2020
Penny Jean Litke 1966 - 2020 Falls Village, CT Penny Jean Litke, 54, died November 28, 2020 at Sharon Hospital. Penny was born on February 8, 1966 in Waterbury, CT a daughter of the late Harold and Margaret “Peggy” (De Vico) Litke. Penny lived most of her life in Naugatuck, where she attended local schools, graduated from Naugatuck High School...
William Mancini
Nov 27, 2020
William J. "Ding" Mancini 1931 - 2020 Naugatuck, CT William J. "Ding" Mancini, 89, husband of Carole (Keller) Mancini, died November 27, 2020, at Waterbury Hospital from complications related to the COVID 19 virus. Mr. Mancini was born on January 3, 1931, in Waterbury, CT, son of the late Louis and Juliette (Hanlon) Mancini and lived in Naugatuck all of...
Theresa Cyr
Nov 26, 2020
Naugatuck, CT Theresa M. Cyr, 90, widow of Aubert J. Cyr, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2020 at home, surrounded by loving family. Theresa was born on March 4, 1930 in Canada, daughter of the late Alfred and Marie (Nadeau) Bonenfant and had lived in Naugatuck for most of her life and was a parishioner of St. Vincent Ferrer...
Dorris June Blasl
Nov 26, 2020
WATERTOWN- Dorris June Skillings Blasl, formerly of Naugatuck, passed away peacefully at 12:35 AM, November 26, 2020. The widow of Homer E. Blasl, she was born June 5, 1927 in Embden, Maine. The eldest child of Clifton & Amber (Colby) Skillings’ six children. She is survived by two of her three sons, Bruce of Wolcott and Brian of Prospect. The...
Adelia Mclay
Nov 25, 2020
Mrs. Adelia (Adele F. (Braga) McLay Hairstylist, retired from Center Stage Hair Care. Naugatuck, CT Adelia F. (Braga) McLay of Naugatuck, died on November 25, 2020 while doing what she loved, working in her garden. She was the wife of John Richard McLay. Mrs. McLay was born July 17, 1949 in Arcosso, Vila Real, Portugal. She was the daughter of...
Richard Lee Lyons
Nov 25, 2020
WATERBURY- Richard Lee Lyons, 59, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Waterbury Hospital. He was the loving husband of Lisa L. (L’Esperance) Lyons who he was married to for 17 years. Mr. Lyons was born November 15, 1961 in Howell, MI son of Joyce (Holderness) and the late Dean Lyons. Richard was a Power Operator at First Light Power...
James Best
Nov 23, 2020
James T. Best 1936 - 2020 Naugatuck, CT James T. Best, 84, husband of Arline (Hennessey) Best, died peacefully on November 23, 2020 at Autumn Lake at Bucks Hill. Jim was born May 22, 1936 in Waterbury, CT, son of the late James and Catherine (Murtha) Best. Jim graduated from St. Francis Grammar School and Naugatuck High School, Class of...
Lorelei Armstrong
Nov 23, 2020
Lorelei Alice Armstrong 1925 - 2020 Pleasantville, NY Lorelei Alice Armstrong, long-time resident of Pleasantville, New York, passed away with her family by her side at the age of 95 on Monday, November 23, 2020. Lorelei was born on February 4, 1925, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of the late Adele (Oberhofer) and Alvin Berg. She graduated from...
Gene Cesca
Nov 22, 2020
I wanted my obituary to tell whoever reads it how I felt about my life and the things that were important to me. I didn’t want a newspaper writer or a religious figure from the local church who really knew very little about me, or even my wife or other family or friends to write about who I was and...
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