Obituaries

Monica Dominguez

Monica Dominguez

Sep 15, 2019

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George N. Barone

George N. Barone

Sep 15, 2019

PLANTSVILLE - With great sadness we announce the passing of George Barone, Jr., 65 years old. He was also a summer resident at Clinton Beach, Clinton CT. He was born in New Haven, CT, son of Carmela (Millie) Barone of Hamden and the late George Barone, Sr. George was a graduate of St Brendan Grammar School and Notre Dame High...

James W. Lango

James W. Lango

Sep 14, 2019

WATERBURY – James W. Lango, 81, formerly of Bristol, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019, at Waterbury Gardens. Mr. Lango was born February 19, 1938, in Waterbury the son of the late James J. and Elizabeth (Valaitis) Lango. He was a longtime Bristol resident and had worked as a Service Manager for Midas. He is survived by his children Joseph...

Roland T. Ascher

Roland T. Ascher

Sep 14, 2019

Roland T. Ascher, 85, passed away September 14, 2019 in Barefoot Bay (Sebastian), FL. Roland was born August 24, 1934 in Bartenbach (now part of Göppingen), Germany, to the late Karl and Erna (Zeller) Ascher. As a young man, he spent a year traveling with a circus and also took an extended bicycle trip through parts of Europe. He then...

Robert G. Ricker

Robert G. Ricker

Sep 13, 2019

WALLINGFORD – Robert G. Ricker, 85, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019 at Midstate Medical Center in Meriden. He was the husband of the late Barbara (Wickman) Ricker. Mr. Ricker was born January 31, 1934 in Cambridge, MA, son of the late Irwin and Ruby (Walters) Ricker. He graduated in 1951 from Hamden High School. As a gifted artist, he...

Elizabeth Phillips

Elizabeth Phillips

Sep 13, 2019

Elizabeth M. (Huber) Phillips 1932 - 2019 Elizabeth Mae Phillips passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, September 13, 2019. Betty was born November 8, 1932 in Pittsburgh, PA to Leo and Bertha (Letzelter) Huber. She moved to Waterbury and graduated from Waterbury Catholic High School in 1950. She met the love of her life, Gene, first...

Joan E. Lynch

Joan E. Lynch

Sep 11, 2019

Joan Lynch, age 74, of Prospect and formerly of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 after a long illness. Joan was born on February 24, 1945 in Waterbury, daughter of the late John F. and Rita E. (Shea) Blacker. Joan grew up in Waterbury and was a graduate of Waterbury Catholic High School and earned her Nursing degree...

Shari Senese

Shari Senese

Sep 7, 2019

Shari Ann (Cowan) Senese 1958 - 2019 Naugatuck, CT Shari Ann (Cowan) Senese, 60, wife of Edward L. Senese, died peacefully on September 7, 2019 at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by loving family and friends. There is no doubt that the music in heaven is sweeter with the sound of Shari’s wonderful voice. Shari was born on November 7, 1958 in...

Concetta Ruccio

Concetta Ruccio

Sep 6, 2019

Concetta “Tina” Ruccio Loving wife, mother, grandmother Naugatuck, CT Concetta “Tina” (Caporaso) Ruccio, 95, beloved wife of the late Robert E. Ruccio, passed away at home after a brief illness on Friday, September 6, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Tina was born March 16, 1924 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Peter and Philomena (Forgione) Caporaso. Her parents arrived...

Kenneth A. Follett

Kenneth A. Follett

Sep 5, 2019

BEACON FALLS / POPHAM BEACH, ME - Kenneth A. Follett, passed away September 5, 2019, what would have been his 64th wedding anniversary to Vinci Ann (Sabia) Follett and the 17th anniversary of her passing, Ken went to join his Love. Ken was born in Waterbury on February 27, 1931 son of the late F. Lester and Audery (Noble) Follett....

Delma I. Gonzalez

Delma I. Gonzalez

Sep 5, 2019

NAUGATUCK – Delma I. Gonzalez, 51, passed away Thursday September 5, 2019 at her home. She was the wife of Felix Lugo. Delma was born April 21, 1968, in Humacao, Puerto Rico, the daughter of Radames Gonzalez and Edith Barreto. After moving to the U.S. 13 years ago, Delma had resided in Ansonia before settling in Naugatuck for the last...

Anne Thomas

Anne Thomas

Sep 5, 2019

Anne Corbett Thomas 1959 - 2019 Waterbury, CT Anne Corbett Thomas passed away peacefully September 5, 2019 at her home surrounded by her husband Scott, her 2 dogs Hunter and Chelsea and her family, the Corbett’s. The past year, Anne fought a long, courageous, painful battle with pancreatic cancer. Anne was born to the late Marion and James Corbett of...

Ronald Lisle Bickford

Ronald Lisle Bickford

Sep 4, 2019

BANGOR, ME – Ronald Lisle Bickford, 94, also known as “Ron” and “Bennie,” formerly of Naugatuck and Meriden, Connecticut and Palm Coast Florida, passed away Wednesday September 4, 2019 at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Bangor. He was the husband of the late Joanne W. Bickford. Mr. Bickford was born November 9, 1924 in Waterbury, the son of the late...

Edward A. Branciforte

Edward A. Branciforte

Aug 31, 2019

CHESHIRE – Edward A. Branciforte, 87, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford. He was the husband of Mary Ann (Erardi) Branciforte. Mr. Branciforte was born August 12, 1932 in Middletown, son of the late Louis and Angelina (DiMauro) Branciforte. He was a retired self-employed contractor. Mr. Branciforte proudly served his country in the United...

Harry J. Leo

Harry J. Leo

Aug 31, 2019

NAUGATUCK – Harry J. Leo, 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at his residence in Naugatuck. He was the loving husband of Lorraine (Gronenthal) Leo to whom he was married to for 58 years. Mr. Leo was born January 15, 1942 in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Harry and Stella (Januliewicz) Leo. He was retired from...

Arnold  H. Becker M.D

Arnold H. Becker M.D

Aug 29, 2019

AVON- Arnold H. Becker M.D, 100, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019 at The Residence at Brookside in Avon. He was the loving husband of Ruth (Spiwak) Becker to whom he was married to for 76 years. Dr. Becker was born June 13, 1919 in Burlington, VT, son of the late Michael and Gussie Becker. He was a veteran proudly...

Richard Mangan

Richard Mangan

Aug 28, 2019

Naugatuck - Richard Mangan, (94), peacefully departed this life on August 28, 2019. Richard was a devout husband and father, a loving grandfather, a good friend, and a proud WWII veteran. Richard was born on August 3, 1925 in New Haven, CT to the late Edward William Mangan and Elizabeth Cummings Mangan. He was predeceased by his wife, Madeline Gargonia,...

Judith (McCasland) Moffat

Judith (McCasland) Moffat

Aug 28, 2019

NAUGATUCK – Judith (McCasland) Moffat, 78, passed away Wednesday August 28, 2019 at the Glendale Center in Naugatuck. She was the wife of the late John M. Moffat Sr. who passed away in 2015. Judith was born January 9, 1941, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Winters) McCasland Sr. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse for...

Penny Lynn Ferraro

Penny Lynn Ferraro

Aug 27, 2019

NAUGATUCK – Penny Lynn Ferraro, 50, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at VITAS Inpatient Unit at St. Mary's Hospital. Ms. Ferraro was born July 31, 1969, in Waterbury, daughter of Marlene Sullivan and the late Roy Nash. She worked for the Amity School System as a food service technician. In addition to her mother, Penny is survived...

Linden Baummer

Linden Baummer

Aug 27, 2019

Naugatuck, CT Linden K. Baummer, 94, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Beacon Brook Health Center surrounded by his loving family. Linden leaves his wife of 70 years with whom he was inseparable, Lucille (Harper) Baummer; his daughter, Diane Baummer; his four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, Leslie Sporre, husband Ian and sons Ryker and Kaven; Jennifer Genthe,...