Obituaries
Maria Strother
Feb 24, 2020
Maria Strother, age 95, of Waterbury entered into rest on Monday, February 24, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was the devoted wife of the late Lynnwood Radden. Maria “Mary” was born on March 27, 1924 in Pittsburgh, PA, daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Shaw) Harris. Maria grew up in Pittsburgh and later moved to Boston before coming...
George W. Fletcher Sr.
Feb 23, 2020
Cheshire - On Sunday, February 23 2020, George W. Fletcher Sr. passed away at the age of 76. George was born on October 22, 1943, in New Haven, CT. He served in the United States Army from 1962 to 1965. Upon returning from serving our country, he worked briefly in a factory and was doing well, but felt it wasn’t...
Barbara Ann Romano
Feb 23, 2020
CHESHIRE- Barbara Ann Romano, 76, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Connecticut Hospice in Branford. She was the widow of the late John Joseph Romano Jr. Barbara was born September 17, 1943 in New Haven, daughter of the late George A. and Vincenza (Manuguerra) Tracchio. Barbara graduated from Sacred Heart Academy and received an undergraduate degree in education...
Gerald Garceau
Feb 23, 2020
Gerald J. Garceau 1928 - 2020 Naugatuck, CT Gerald J. Garceau, 91, beloved husband of Rita (Lorson) Garceau, died peacefully February 23, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Gerald was born September 1, 1928 in Watertown, CT a son of the late Arthur and Esmeralda (Poudrier) Garceau and had lived in Naugatuck most of his life. Gerald...
Fred C. Engle
Feb 23, 2020
Fred C. Engle, 70, passed away, Sunday, February 23, 2020 at the West Haven VA Hospital. Mr. Engle was born June 7, 1949, in Waterbury, the son of the late Fred and Etta Rose (Noe) Engle. He attended local schools and served his country in the U.S. Airforce. Before moving to Waterbury several years ago he was a Beacon Falls...
Arline Kerachsky
Feb 22, 2020
WATERTOWN- Arline Kerachsky, 74, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, February 22, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was the loving wife of Bernard Kerachsky whom she was married to for 51 years. Arline was born August 14, 1945 in Bronx, NY daughter of the late Edward and Mildred (Marshak) Paletsky. Arline was a Teacher in the Watertown school system for 25...
David Bragdon Edwards
Feb 21, 2020
BETHLEHEM- David Bragdon Edwards passed away from complications of Alzheimer’s on February 21, 2020 at the Masonic Hospital in Wallingford. He was born on June 8, 1938 to the late Mildred Follett Edwards and Benjamin Edwards of Naugatuck, Connecticut. David is survived by his wife of 54 years, Diana Blomquist Edwards. He also leaves two daughters and their husbands, Kristyne...
Lillian E. Schilling
Feb 21, 2020
WOLCOTT- Lillian E. Schilling, 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2020. She was the widow of Frederick S. Schilling. Lillian was born in Waterbury on April 1, 1926, daughter of the late George and Frances (Whiteman) Partiss. Lillian was a telephone operator at Southern New England Telephone and Sears prior to her retirement. She was a member of...
Scott Elton Daniels
Feb 20, 2020
Scott Elton Daniels, age 50, of Cheshire passed away after a short illness on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Jody Ann Rivnyak Daniels for over 21 years. Scott was born on August 16, 1969 in New Haven, son of Elizabeth Rose (Piccolo) Daniels and the late Elton G. Daniels. Scott was...
Frank Lee Iv
Feb 19, 2020
Frank W. “Butch” Lee, IV Worked 26 years at ECC Naugatuck, CT Frank William “Butch” Lee, IV, 58, husband of Donna (LaRowe) Lee, died suddenly February 19, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Frank was born July 27, 1961 in Bridgeport, CT a son of Frank and Kathleen Lee, and Gloria and Peter Bunosso. Frank lived in Naugatuck for the past...
James H. McDermott
Feb 17, 2020
James H. “Jim” McDermott, age 64, of Bethlehem passed away after a long illness on Monday, February 17, 2020 at his home. He was the devoted husband of Fernanda S. “Amanda” (Martins) McDermott for over 41 years. James was born on April 17, 1955 in Waterbury, son of the late Harold and Helen (Rush) McDermott. Jim was raised in Waterbury...
Richard "Dick" Schena
Feb 16, 2020
PLANTSVILLE – Richard “Dick” Schena, 86, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 16, 2020. He was the husband of Mary Ellen (Murray) Schena. Dick was born November 19, 1933, in Haverhill, MA, the son of the late Joseph F. and Corinne Schena. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a longtime Cheshire resident before...
Patricia Sears
Feb 13, 2020
PATRICIA SEARS 1962 - 2020 Naugatuck, CT Patricia Sears, 57, wife of Robert Sears, died peacefully February 13, 2020 at her home. Patty was born on March 18, 1962 in Waterbury, CT a daughter of the late John and Patricia (Purcaro) Sullivan, Sr. She lived in Naugatuck for the past 30 years, formerly lived in Middlebury and she was a...
Gary Zeidler
Feb 12, 2020
GARY E. ZEIDLER 1943 - 2020 Naugatuck, CT Gary E. Zeidler, 76, husband of Eileen (Ford) Zeidler, died unexpectedly February 12, 2020 at his home. Gary was born September 1, 1943 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late Ernest Zeidler and the late Roberta (Kearl) (Zeidler) Walker. In his early years, Gary was raised in Tampa, FL; he then...
Agnes "Mickey" Manners
Feb 12, 2020
NAUGATUCK – Agnes E. “Mickey” Manners,79, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at her home. She was the wife of the late James Manners, who passed away in 1995. Mrs. Manners was born November 19, 1940, in Trenton, NJ, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Agnes (Zerrenner) McMullen. She was a longtime Naugatuck resident where she was an active...
Frederick R. Prekosovich
Feb 12, 2020
SOUTHINGTON – Frederick R. Prekosovich, 89, formerly of Cheshire and North Topsail Island, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at Hospice of Mid-State Medical Center. He was the husband of Shirley A. Prekosovich. Mr. Prekosovich was born July 22, 1930, in South Bend, Indiana, the son of the late Stephen and Veronica Prekosovich. He obtained his Bachelor’s Degree...
Lisa A. Casapulla
Feb 12, 2020
CHESHIRE – Lisa A. Casapulla, age 59, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at Mid-State Medical Center in Meriden. She was the wife of James Casapulla. Lisa was born November 27, 1960, in Rome, NY, a daughter of William and Arlene (Nolan) Kiser. In addition to her husband, Lisa is survived by her daughter, Nina Casapulla. She also leaves...
Catherine "Kay" Leahey
Feb 11, 2020
Catherine “Kay” Leahey, 86, of Bridgeport, passed away Tuesday, February 11th at home with her children by her side. She is predeceased by her parents, Lucy and Cornelius "Neil" Leahey, and her sister, Phyllis Copertino. She took great comfort in the thought that she would see them again. She is survived by her children, Linda Hanna (Joe Pires) and Kurt...
Jeanne P. Piccirillo
Feb 11, 2020
WALLINGFORD - Jeanne Beryl Pieroway Piccirillo, 91, passed away on February 11, 2020, at Hartford Hospital after a brief illness. Jeanne Piccirillo was the daughter of Gertrude Hann Pieroway and Albert Percy Pieroway, both originally of Newfoundland, Canada. She was born in Gloucester, Massachusetts and always held a deep affection for her hometown. Jeanne married Dr. Anthony Vincent Piccirillo on...
Aurora Da Costa-Delgado
Feb 10, 2020
Aurora da Costa Delgado 1924 - 2020 Waterbury, CT Aurora da Costa Delgado, 95, widow of James Diaz Delgado, died peacefully on February 10, 2020 at Autumn Lake Healthcare. Aurora was born on March 4, 1924 in Naugatuck, CT a daughter of the late Americo and Maria Branco da Costa. She retired from the City of Waterbury where she had...
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