Obituaries

Barbara A. Gorman

Barbara A. Gorman

Nov 19, 2024

CHESHIRE- Barbara A. Gorman, 91, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at The Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain. She was the wife of John W. Gorman, Jr.

Mrs. Gorman was born November 6, 1933, in Derby, daughter of the late Philip J. and Mary E. (Walsh) Comerford. She was a 1951 graduate (and head cheerleader) of Derby High School...

Gary Charles Dayton

Gary Charles Dayton

Nov 18, 2024

Mr. Gary Charles Dayton, 82, of Cheshire, CT, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024 at Mid-State Medical Center in Meriden, CT.

Gary was born on August 22, 1942 in Winsted, CT, the son of the late Charles W. and Pauline I. Dayton. He was a graduate of the Gilbert School in Winsted, as well as of Central Connecticut State College,...

Nicholas A. DelRosso, Jr.

Nicholas A. DelRosso, Jr.

Nov 17, 2024

Cheshire – Nicholas A. DelRosso, Jr., 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at his home in Cheshire, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Gretchen (Anderson) DelRosso, with whom he shared 58 wonderful years of marriage.

Nicholas was born on June 28, 1941, in Waterbury, the son of the late Nicholas Sr. and Nellie...

Arthur C. Hensel Jr.

Arthur C. Hensel Jr.

Nov 14, 2024

Naugatuck - Loving husband, father, and friend, Arthur C. Hensel, Jr., at age 76 went home to Jesus on Thursday, November 14, 2024.

Affectionately known by many as, "Poppie", he will be greatly missed. Born on April 27, 1948, in Bridgeport, CT, the son of the late Arthur and Irene (Shoemaker) Hensel. The devoted husband of Dolores (Clark) Hensel for 55...

Catherine "Kate" Latorre

Catherine "Kate" Latorre

Nov 14, 2024

Catherine (Pellegrino) “Kate” Latorre, age 62, of Cheshire passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Bridgeport Hospital. Kate was born on June 22, 1962 in New Haven, daughter of the late Louis and Dorothy (Costello) Pellegrino.

Her warm smile and affection greeted many at the Cheshire Stop & Shop and McDonalds for years, and she was well known and liked...

John "Tony" Rupsis

John "Tony" Rupsis

Nov 12, 2024

Beacon Falls - John A. Rupsis, 79 known to many as “Tony” passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. He was the husband of Evelyn (Skowronski) Rupsis.

He was born November 1945, in Derby, the son of the late Albert and Catherine Rupsis. He was a lifelong resident of Beacon Falls and...

Maureen E. Persico

Maureen E. Persico

Nov 12, 2024

Naugatuck - Maureen E. Persico, 67, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Waterbury Hospital. She was the longtime companion of Jeffrey Demkar.

Maureen was born January 31, 1957, in Derby, the daughter of the late Andrew and Kathleen (Condon) Cybart. She was a dedicated and compassionate Operational Assistant at Smithfield Garden Assisted Living for 18 years and a Veterinary...

Renee C. Zimmitti

Renee C. Zimmitti

Nov 10, 2024

CHESHIRE- Renee Hamilton Caldwell Zimmitti, 71, passed away Sunday, November 10th, 2024, at Yale New Haven Hospital after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Gary Zimmitti.

Renee was born June 11, 1953, in Waterbury, daughter of the late William and Ruth (Mills) Hamilton. Renee graduated from Cheshire High...

Joyce Elizabeth (Leaman) Gensler

Joyce Elizabeth (Leaman) Gensler

Nov 10, 2024

Joyce (Leaman) Gensler, 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at The Village at East Farms. She was the wife of the late Floyd Gensler Jr.

Born in Cheshire on November 16, 1932, Joyce was the daughter of the late George and Katherine (Scott) Leaman. Joyce was also predeceased by her brother, George Leaman, and sister, Lois Gensler.

Joyce graduated...

Carol H. Picozzi

Carol H. Picozzi

Nov 9, 2024

Cheshire - Carol H. Picozzi, 71, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Southington Care Center after a lengthy illness. She was the wife of Robert Picozzi.

Mrs. Picozzi was born March 19, 1953, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Carl and Bertha (Pechalonis) Hellendrung. A lifelong Cheshire resident, she was a communicant of Saint Bridget of Sweden Parish....

Steven Edward Gerber

Steven Edward Gerber

Nov 9, 2024

Steven Edward Gerber, 89, of Plantsville passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at his home. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was predeceased by his bride and love, Sandy Gerber.

Steven was born on July 7, 1935, and raised in Forest Hills New York. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama. He lived on...

Jane Richards

Jane Richards

Nov 7, 2024

Jane Richards, age 94, of Cheshire entered into rest on November 7, 2024 at MidState Medical Center in Meriden. Jane was born on August 28, 1930 in Detroit, MI, daughter of the late Thomas and Virginia (Maxwell) Lehman.

Jane spent her youth in Cape Elizabeth, ME. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan, and a Master’s...

Dominic A. D'Amato

Dominic A. D'Amato

Nov 3, 2024

Dominic A. D’Amato, age 99, of Cheshire, entered into rest on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Elim Park Health Care. He was the devoted husband of Ann Marie (Boccamaiello) D’Amato for 62 years until her passing in 2012. Dominic was born on October 21, 1925 in New Haven, son of the late Domenico and Giuseppina (DiCosmo) D’Amato.

Dominic served his country...

Albert A. Beckwith Sr.

Albert A. Beckwith Sr.

Nov 3, 2024

Waterbury - Albert A. Beckwith Sr., 85, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Waterbury Hospital. He was the longtime companion of Alana DeCarlo.

Mr. Beckwith was born July 8, 1939, in Derby, the son of the late Walter and Thelma (Watson) Beckwith. He was the Owner/Operator of Beckwith Equipment in New Haven. Raised in Seymour, he graduated from Bullard...

Lillian Ruth Buckley

Lillian Ruth Buckley

Oct 27, 2024

Lillian Ruth Buckley was born on September 11, 1928, in New Haven, Connecticut, a daughter of the late Peter and Hilda (Miller) Lobner and peacefully passed away on Sunday October 27, 2024, at the Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center. She was the wife of the late Andrew J. Buckley. Lillian was a beloved wife, daughter, mother and friend. Lillian's life was...

Howard Wayne Slason Jr.

Howard Wayne Slason Jr.

Oct 26, 2024

Howard Wayne Slason Jr., age 82, of Prospect entered into rest on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at VITAS at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Patricia (Mandeville) Slason for over 36 years. Howard was born on December 22, 1941 in Waterbury son of the late Howard Sr. and Catherine (Wargo) Slason.

Howard served his country with honor and...

Frederick L. Giampietro Sr.

Frederick L. Giampietro Sr.

Oct 25, 2024

Frederick L. Giampietro, Sr.,93, of Cheshire, passed away on October 25, 2024, at Elim Park. He was the husband of the late Marie (Orsini) Giampietro.

Fred was born on July 31,1931, in Waterbury, a son of the late Luigi and Rosalinda (Elia) Giampietro and was a longtime Cheshire resident. He attended Waterbury schools and was a graduate of Leavenworth High School....

Ann McGann Propper

Ann McGann Propper

Oct 23, 2024

Ann McGann Propper, age 93, of Southbury entered into rest on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at her home. She was the devoted wife of the late James M. Propper. Ann was born on February 6, 1931 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Earl and Pearl (Curtis) McGann. 

She attended local schools, graduating from St. Margaret School before attending Mt. Holyoke College...

Rena Jane Carreiro

Rena Jane Carreiro

Oct 22, 2024

It is with great sorrow that we announce Rena Jane Carreiro, age 54, of Waterbury, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. She was born on May 5, 1970 in Waterbury, daughter of Freda (Engle) Carreiro and the late Wesley Carreiro.

Rena was currently employed at Elements Solutions, Inc. as the Accounts Payable Manager for North America. She was recently...

Mary Patricia Beeckman

Mary Patricia Beeckman

Oct 19, 2024

Mary Patricia Beeckman, 93, of Cheshire, beloved wife of the late Robert Beeckman, Sr., passed away on October 19, 2024. Mary was born on May 10, 1931 in New York, New York to the late James and Grace (Fitzgerald) Mahon.

Mary graduated from St. Jean Baptiste High School in Manhattan in 1949. She took the Staten Island ferry to work on...

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