Obituaries
Robert Fellows
Apr 29, 2021
Naugatuck, CT Robert C. “Bob” Fellows, 77, husband of the late Irma (Bruciati) Fellows, died unexpectedly on April 29, 2021 at his home. Bob was born on January 23, 1944 in Waterbury, CT son of the late Donald and Agnes Fellows, was raised in Naugatuck, participated in local youth sports and graduated from Naugatuck High School. He worked construction for...
Carol M. DiCarlo
Apr 26, 2021
Retired Head Start Teacher Naugatuck - Carol was the widow of John M. DiCarlo. Mrs. DiCarlo was born May 10, 1929, in New York, NY the daughter of the late Carl T. and Marie (Alerini) Smitha. She was a graduate of St. Barnabas High School & Grace Institute of New York City, and Mattatuck Community College. Before retiring in 1989,...
Joanne M. Zagarino
Apr 24, 2021
PROSPECT - Joanne M. Zagarino, 66, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at MidState Medical Center. She was the wife of Frank Zagarino. Joanne was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, and was a longtime resident of Wallingford, CT before moving to Prospect in 2018. Besides her husband of 43 years, Mrs. Zagarino is survived by her daughters Jennifer...
Harold Woodfield Jr
Apr 20, 2021
Naugatuck, CT Harold J. “Woody” Woodfield, Jr., 77, husband of Lorraine Ferreira Woodfield, died April 20, 2021 at Mid State Medical Center. Harold was born on July 4, 1943 in Waterbury, CT son of the late Harold and Dorothy Woodfield and lived in Naugatuck all of his life. He attended local schools and graduated from Naugatuck High School, Class of...
David Woodfield
Apr 19, 2021
Venice, FL David James Woodfield, 61 of Venice, FL and formerly of Naugatuck, CT passed away on Monday April 19, 2021 after fighting a valiant battle with lung cancer. He leaves behind a beloved daughter, Kerry Lynn Woodfield Konts of Manchester NH, two grandchildren, Emma Konts and Devin Konts; a brother, Kenneth Woodfield Jr. of Middlebury, CT; two sisters, Julie...
James M. "Jim" Kacey
Apr 18, 2021
James M. “Jim” Kacey, age 79, of Cheshire entered into rest on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at MidState Medical Center in Meriden. He was the devoted husband of Vivian (Clark) Kacey for over 52 years. James was born on November 27, 1941 in Homestead, PA, son of the late John and Margaret (Dolny) Kacey. Jim served his country with honor...
John M. Lefky
Apr 18, 2021
Beacon Falls - John M. Lefky, 97, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021, at Waterbury Hospital. He was the husband of the late Wilhelmina (Steinhiltz) Lefky. Mr. Lefky was born April 18, 1924, in Naugatuck, the son of the late Martin and Anna (Morgan) Lefky. He was a Shipping Clerk for Anchor Fasteners, retiring in 1989 after 21 years....
Robert J. "Rob" Hickok, Jr.
Apr 15, 2021
Robert James “Rob” Hickok, Jr., age 76, of Cheshire passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at his home. He was the devoted husband of Casey M. Hickok for over 30 years. Rob was born on March 14, 1945 in New Bedford, MA, son of the late Helen and Robert J. Hickok, Sr. Rob was raised in the Mystic/Groton...
Dr. Thomas J. DeLuca
Apr 14, 2021
Dr. Thomas J. DeLuca passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Tom was born May 26, 1948 to Thomas and Mae DeLuca of Bridgeport. From the start, he was a joy to his parents and older sisters, Kiki (Copertino) and Lorraine (Caliendo), who adored and doted on their baby brother. Growing up in a close-knit Italian...
Jeffery Lewis Eldridge
Apr 14, 2021
Jeffrey Lewis Eldridge, age 60, of Waterbury passed away unexpectedly on April 14, 2021 at his home. He was born on November 5, 1960 in Bridgeport, son of the late Charles and Juliette (LaCriox) Eldridge. Jeff’s all time favorite pastime was bass fishing. He had a passion for contemporary rock music and enjoyed hanging out with his friends on the...
Irene J. McKinley
Apr 11, 2021
CHESHIRE – Irene McKinley, 92, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021, at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain. She was the wife of the late Robert H. McKinley. Mrs. McKinley was born April 16,1928 in Norwalk, CT., daughter of the late Joseph and Sarah Obuchowski. Early in her career, she worked for Nash Engineering Company in Norwalk. After...
Marjorie Bell
Apr 7, 2021
Marjorie C. Bell 1924 - 2021 Rehoboth Beach, DE Marjorie C. Bell, 96, formerly of Prospect, CT and the widow of John R. Bell, her husband of 61 years, died April 7, 2021 at Brandywine at Seaside Pointe in Rehoboth Beach, DE. Margie was born April 11, 1924 in Waterbury, CT daughter of the late Francis and Mary Jane Carey...
Elaine Pelletier
Apr 5, 2021
Elaine Pelletier, age 78 of Naugatuck entered into rest on April 5, 2021 at her home with her loving family by her side. Elaine was born on March 25, 1943 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Leo and Theresa (Gelinas) Theriault. Elaine was raised in Waterbury and attended St. Ann’s Grammar School and Waterbury Catholic High School. She worked as...
Mary G. Zdonczyk
Apr 4, 2021
CHESHIRE – Mary (Gesseck) Zdonczyk, 103, passed away Sunday April 4, 2021. She was the wife of the late Theodore J. Zdonczyk, who passed away in 2012. They were married for 70 years. Mrs. Zdonczyk was born December 17, 1917, in Naugatuck, daughter of the late Adam and Bronislawa (Rumanski) Gesseck. She was a longtime resident of Waterbury, moving to...
Judith "Judy" D'Antonio
Apr 3, 2021
Cheshire - Judith “Judy” D'Antonio, settled into a comfortable, well-earned, permanent beach chair on LBI with family and friends, on April 3, 2021, at Connecticut Hospice in Branford, CT. Her love of family was exemplified every day in things big, small, and in between, be they immaculately set tables for holidays to personalized birthday and holiday cards that let her...
Peter "Pete" Christensen
Apr 3, 2021
Beacon Falls - Peter “Pete” A. Christensen, 66, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Mid-State Medical Center. Peter was born March 1, 1955, in Waterbury, the son of the late Martin and Concelia (Barbieri) Christensen. Peter spent his career serving others as a telecommunicator and 911 dispatcher. A lifelong resident, he was extremely dedicated to the Town of...
Robert Morrow Sr
Apr 2, 2021
Prospect, CT Robert C. Morrow, Sr., 88, husband of Noreen S. (Brazee) Morrow, died peacefully on April 2, 2021 at Live Well Nursing Home in Southington. Bob was born on February 16, 1933 in Watertown, CT a son of the late Robert E. and Loretta (Blanchard) Morrow and graduated from Watertown High School. Bob worked as electrician for over 40...
Henry "Hank" Wallinger
Apr 2, 2021
CHESHIRE - Henry “Hank” F. Wallinger 78, passed away at his home on Friday, April 2, 2021, surrounded by family. He was the husband of Linda (Scott) Wallinger. Hank was born August 19, 1942, in Waterbury, the son of the late Arthur and Claire (Hackett) Wallinger. He was a lifelong resident of Cheshire. He served in the Navy from 1960...
Barry S. Sutherland
Apr 2, 2021
Barry Sutherland, 69, of Cheshire, passed away April 2, 2021. He was the husband of Lisa (Nyberg) Sutherland. Barry “Suds” Sutherland was born on May 23, 1951, in Waterbury, the son of the late Merle and Charlotte Mae (Carter) Sutherland. He was a 1970 graduate of Cheshire High School and a 2013 inductee into its hall of fame. A longtime...
Darren Galus
Mar 31, 2021
Darren R. Galus 1967 - 2021 Naugatuck, CT Darren R. Galus, 53, husband of Lorraine (Pierce) Galus, died peacefully on March 31, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Darren was born December 10, 1967 in New Haven, CT a son of Jo-Ann (Klemans) Galus and the late Walter Galus and had lived in Naugatuck for the past 40 years. Darren worked...




