Obituaries
Diane M. Schatz
May 11, 2025
Diane M. Schatz, 65, of Cheshire, CT, beloved wife of Ginter Schatz, passed away on May 11, 2025. She was born on July 5, 1959 in New Haven, CT to the late Natalie and George F. Howarth.
Diane was very family oriented and loved anything that had to do with her grandchildren. She loved spending time with them, talking with them...
Mary Jane Talerico
May 10, 2025
Mary Jane Talerico, age 90 of Cheshire, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Yale New Haven Hospital, Saint Raphael Campus with her two daughters by her side. For over 60 years she was the loving and devoted wife of the late Robert L. Talerico, until his passing in 2018.
Mary Jane was born June 27,1934 in Utica, NY, to...
Mary L. Malin
May 9, 2025
Mary Lucille “Marie” Malin (née Mangine), a resident of Cheshire, Connecticut, passed away on May 9 at age 85. Her life was a testament to her deep engagement with her family and community.
For 64 years, Mary was the beloved wife of Andrew John Malin, whom she married on September 10, 1960. Together, they built a loving family. She was the...
Robert W. Shepley
May 6, 2025
Middlebury - Robert W. Shepley, 80, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the husband of Irene (Czarzasty) Shepley.
Bob was born December 20, 1944, in Waterbury, the son of the late Lawrence and Evelyn (Rich) Shepley. He graduated from Naugatuck High School and continued his education at Waterbury State Technical College, where he...
Richard Franklin Cushing
May 6, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Franklin Cushing, who left us on May 6, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on June 13, 1940 in Beverly, MA, he was the son of the late Constant Franklin and Mary Alice (Adkerson) Cushing.
Richard was a proud graduate of Cheshire High School and later attended Quinnipiac...
Gilman Cote
May 6, 2025
Gilman F. Cote, 85, of Cheshire, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025. Born on April 27, 1940, in Van Buren, ME, Gilman was the son of the late Felix Cote and Gladys (Sirois) Cote.
Gil grew up in Van Buren and graduated from Van Buren Boys High as valedictorian of his class in 1958. He moved to Connecticut in early...
Rev. Donna G. Ives
May 6, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Rev. Donna Grow Ives, who left us on May 6, 2025, at the age of 81. Donna was born on November 16, 1943, in Bradford, PA, to loving parents Geneva and Thomas Grow. She spent her formative years in Leverett, MA, alongside her cherished siblings, Julie...
Douglas R. Wade
May 5, 2025
Douglas R. Wade, 79, beloved husband of Yvonne (Usawicz) Wade, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after battling a severe case of Guillain-Barré Syndrome.
Doug was born February 16, 1946, in Waterbury, Connecticut, to the late Ellington and Bernadine (Carew) Wade. He was raised in Naugatuck, where he attended St. Francis Grammar School and graduated...
Kenneth E. Grohs Jr.
May 3, 2025
Naugatuck - Kenneth E. Grohs Jr., 57, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital. He was the husband of Carrie (Scullin) Grohs.
Kenny was born June 1, 1967, in Waterbury, the son of the late Kenneth Grohs Sr and the late Vera (Sheridan) Grohs. He was a lifelong resident of Naugatuck, graduating from Sacred Heart High School...
Alessandro DiCaprio
May 3, 2025
Waterbury, CT Alessandro DiCaprio, 79, husband of Rita (Orciso) Di Caprio, died peacefully on May 3, 2025 in the VITAS Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital.
Mr. DiCaprio was born October 6, 1945 in Italy a son of the late Francesco and Michalina (Longa) DiCaprio and had lived in Waterbury for over 58 years. Mr. DiCaprio was a retired machinist, having worked...
Dawn Evans
Apr 30, 2025
Naugatuck - Dawn Evans, 67, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at her home.
Born on March 11, 1958, in New Haven, Dawn was the daughter of the late William Evans and Angela DeBrizzi. She graduated from Central High School in Bridgeport in 1976 and was a proud Naugatuck resident for many years.
Dawn was a devoted mother, stepmother, and above...
David C. Petro
Apr 30, 2025
Wallingford - David C. Petro, 77, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at his home. He was the husband of Joan (Skiffington) Petro.
Mr. Petro was born October 13, 1947, in East Hartford, the son of the late Francis and Helen (Pizzola) Petro Sr. He was pre-deceased by his son David C. Petro and brothers Francis J. Petro Jr...
Norine J. Klimaszewski
Apr 30, 2025
Norine J. Klimaszewski, age 98 of Cheshire, entered into rest on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury. She was the devoted wife of the late Chester Klimaszewski for over 47 years until his passing in 1990. Norine was born on October 1, 1926 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Gaetano and Jennie (Infanti) Amatruda.
Norine is the...
Sarah Lynn Longo
Apr 27, 2025
Cheshire - Sarah L. Longo, 36, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025. She was the wife of Frank Longo.
Sarah was born February 10, 1989, in Waterbury, the daughter of David Lockhart and Martha (Frohn) Scognamiglio.
Besides her husband and parents, Sarah is survived by her son, Alexander Longo; stepdaughters, Gianna and Mia; mother-in-law, Christine Longo; stepfather, Vincent Scognamiglio; brother-in-law, Martin...
Jeffrey Ouellette
Apr 26, 2025
Torrington - Jeffrey Ouellette, 59, formerly of Naugatuck, passed away at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
Jeff was born August 13, 1965, in Waterbury, the son of the late Henry and Dorothy (Shappy) Ouellette. He graduated from Wilby High School in 1984 and proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. He had also worked as a...
John "Jack" Tatigian Jr.
Apr 24, 2025
Newtown - John “Jack” Tatigian, 88, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at his home. He was the husband of Joan (Plaskon) Tatigian.
Mr. Tatigian was born April 29, 1936, in Waterbury, the son of the late John and Julia (Lyons) Tatigian. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Waterbury and continued his education at the University of Notre...
Philip W. Young
Apr 23, 2025
Naugatuck - Philip Young, 82, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital. He was the husband of Rose (Carbone) Young.
Philip was born December 16, 1942, in Waterville, ME, the son of the late Raymond and Thelma (Otis) Young. He moved to CT in 1952 and was a Jet Engine Mechanic for Pratt and Whitney.
Besides his wife,...
Daniel Antonio Gomes
Apr 23, 2025
Naugatuck - Daniel Gomes, 77, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. He was the husband of the late Idalina Gomes, who passed away in 2013.
Mr. Gomes was born on April 15, 1948, in Portugal, the son of the late Antonio and Olinda Gomes.
Arrangements – Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 3 to 5 pm at...
Joseph P. Kendzierski
Apr 19, 2025
Cheshire – Joseph P. Kendzierski, 92, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025, at Connecticut Hospice in Branford. He was the husband of Mary Ellen (Ash) Kendzierski. Born on November 27, 1932, in New Haven, he was the son of Adam and Catherine (Zaleski) Kendzierski. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brothers John, Edward, Stanley, and...
Robert K. Thatcher
Apr 18, 2025
Robert Keith Thatcher, 36, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025, at his home.
Rob was born June 16, 1988 in New Haven, the son of Robert W and Heide (Platt) Thatcher. He was a longtime Cheshire resident graduating from Cheshire High in 2006. He worked for Schrafel Paperboard Converting Corp as a second shift supervisor for several years but left...
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