Obituaries
Katherine Ann Palmer
May 7, 2019
WATERTOWN- Katherine Ann (Thomas) Palmer, 63, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at Waterbury Hospital. She was the loving wife of Martin “Marty” J. Palmer who she was married to for 42 years. Mrs. Palmer was born September 21, 1955 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Edward J. and Maxine (Ruff) Thomas. She was a Para Professional in the Watertown...
Debra Ruggeri
May 7, 2019
Debra L. "Debbie" Ruggeri 1955 - 2019 Waterbury, CT Debra L. “Debbie” Ruggeri, 63, the widow of Dennis Jillson, died May 7, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Debbie was born on November 27, 1955 in Waterbury, CT a daughter of the late Ceasar J. and Geraldine (Somma) Ruggeri. Debbie grew up in Naugatuck where she graduated from Naugatuck High School,...
Shirley Anderson
May 5, 2019
Shirley Ann (Akley) Anderson, “Sunny”, of Naugatuck, entered the gates of Heaven surrounded by her loving family on May 5th, 2019 at Griffin Hospital after a very courageous battle with breast cancer. She was the beloved wife and soulmate of Robert J. Anderson. Born on September 26, 1957, Shirley was the daughter of Newell Akley and Lois Knapp of Seymour....
Dennis Szejman
May 5, 2019
Dennis J. Szejman 1937 - 2019 Prospect, CT Dennis J. Szejman, 81, husband of Joyce (Hudobenko) Szejman, died peacefully on May 5, 2019 at Beacon Brook Health Center in Naugatuck. Dennis was born on August 29, 1937 in Passaic, NJ a son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Berta) Szejman and lived in Prospect for the past 51 years. He...
Leo R. Mirabelli
May 4, 2019
CHESHIRE- Leo R. Mirabelli, 99, of Cheshire, passed away on May 4, 2019 after a brief illness with his loving family by his side. Born in New Britain on March 29, 1920, Leo was the oldest child of the late Joseph and Catherine (Lanciano) Mirabelli. Leo attended New Britain schools and was a 1938 graduate of New Britain High School....
William "Pat" Patrick Murphy Jr.
May 3, 2019
WALLINGFORD- William Patrick “Pat” Murphy Jr., 75, a long time Cheshire resident, passed away Friday, May 3, 2019 at the Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford. Pat was born February 12, 1944 in Waterbury, son of the late William Patrick Sr. and Madeline Mary (Balentine) Murphy. Mr. Murphy was a veteran proudly serving in the United States Army where he received...
Ethel Goldberg
May 1, 2019
WATERBURY – Ethel (Leopold) Goldberg, 97, died Wednesday May 1, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was the wife of the late Leo Goldberg who died in 2018. Mrs. Goldberg was born December 31, 1921, in Waterbury, one of five children of the late Louis and Ida (Medin) Leopold. She was a lifelong Waterbury resident where she was active in...
Evangeline L. Morris
May 1, 2019
WATERBURY- Evangeline L. Morris, 105, a former lifelong resident of Cheshire since the mid 1940’s passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Cheshire House Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was the widow of Clarence W. Morris who predeceased her in 1989. Mrs. Morris was born June 30, 1913 in Prospect, daughter of the late Walter and his wife Marion (Howe) Bullis....
Hubert N. "Hugh" Ryan
Apr 30, 2019
Hubert N. “Hugh” Ryan, age 89, of Waterbury entered into rest on April 30, 2019 at the Lutheran Home in Southbury. He was the devoted husband of the late Genove “Jen” (Izzo) Ryan for over 59 years. Hubert was born on March 9, 1930 in Waterbury, son of the late John and Kathleen (Norton) Ryan and adopted by the late...
Stephen W. Faraclas
Apr 29, 2019
Avon – Stephen W. Faraclas, 64, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019, at his home in Avon, CT. He was the husband of Barbara (Bonnie) Faraclas. Steve was the son of Marian (Scimone) Faraclas and the late William Faraclas. A native of Bristol, CT, he graduated from Bryant University and was a retired Auditor for The Hartford Financial Services...
Ruth M. Kennedy
Apr 26, 2019
Ruth M. Kennedy, 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 26, 2019, at her home in Wallingford. She was the wife of the late John J. Kennedy. Mrs. Kennedy was born September 6, 1925, in New Haven, daughter of the late Angelo and Anna (Costello) Ruggiero. Mrs. Kennedy is survived by her daughters, Ruth A. Kennedy, and her husband, Paul...
Alfred DeVylder Jr.
Apr 26, 2019
Ellenton, FL – Alfred B. DeVylder Jr., 68, formerly of Cheshire, passed away April 26, 2019 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Mr. DeVylder was born October 18, 1950, in Waterbury, the son of the late Alfred B. and Marion (Griffin) DeVylder, Sr. He was a longtime resident of Cheshire, graduating from CHS in 1969. Al received an Associate’s degree from...
Robert Ryan
Apr 25, 2019
Robert T. "Rob" Ryan 1957 - 2019 Naugatuck, CT Robert T. “Rob” Ryan, 61, beloved husband of the late Diane (Alanskas) Ryan, died peacefully on April 25, 2019 at his home. Rob was born on May 10, 1957 in Newark, NJ a son of the late Robert G. and Regina (Christman) Ryan and had lived in Naugatuck most of his...
Jessie Fabrizi
Apr 23, 2019
Monroe – Jessie Fabrizi, 33, passed away Tuesday April 23, 2019 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the spouse of Nicci Arjona. Jessie was born February 28, 1986 in Bridgeport, the son of David Fabrizi of Stratford and Virginia (Fedele) Fabrizi of Naugatuck. He was raised in Oxford and had resided in Monroe for the last three years. Besides...
Marjorie Menaker
Apr 23, 2019
OAKVILLE- Marjorie Menaker, 72, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of Michael Menaker. Mrs. Menaker was born July 1, 1946 daughter of the late Samuel and Ruth (Silverman) Wolfson. Marjorie graduated from Northeastern University with a degree in Nursing. She worked as a Geriatric Nurse for forty...
Maryann Mitchell
Apr 18, 2019
MaryAnn Jean (Witkoski) Mitchell 1940 - 2019 Naugatuck, CT MaryAnn Jean (Witkoski) Mitchell, 78, died peacefully on April 18, 2019. MaryAnn was born on September 4, 1940 in Waterbury a daughter of the late Henry and Winifred (Krzykowski) Witkoski and lived all of her life in Naugatuck. She worked at Glendale Center, Naugatuck Glass and Peter Paul and she enjoyed...
Tammy Ann Nelson
Apr 15, 2019
Tammy Ann Nelson, age 48, of Waterbury passed away peacefully on Monday, April 15, 2019 after a long illness at Waterbury Hospital. Tammy was born on January 22, 1971 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Dolores “Dolly” Orsino and Randall C. Nelson. Tammy will be remembered for her strength and independence. She was a fighter and had a work ethic...
Shirley Baukat
Apr 15, 2019
Shirley H. (Higgins) Baukat 1926 - 2019 Middlebury, CT Shirley H. Baukat, 92, formerly of Damson Lane in Naugatuck and the widow of John J. Baukat, Sr., died peacefully on April 15,2019 at Middlebury Convalescent Home with loving family by her side. Shirley was born on October 7, 1926 in Ansonia, CT the daughter of the late Charles and Rena...
Phillip "Phil" Coy
Apr 13, 2019
After a long and valiant battle with brain cancer, Phil went home to be with his Lord, Saturday, April 13, 2019. His beloved wife of 40 years, Wendy (Williams) Coy stood by his side. Born on November 27, 1954 in Weymouth, MA, Phil is predeceased by his parents, Charles W. and Claire May (Demarest) Coy. He is survived by his...
Karen R. Nolan
Apr 13, 2019
NAUGATUCK – Karen R. Nolan, 75, passed away Saturday April 13, 2019 at VITAS Hospice at St. Mary’s Hospital after a long illness. Ms. Nolan was born August 28, 1943 in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Constantine and Rita (Sheehan) Como. She was a longtime Naugatuck resident where she was a communicant of St. Francis Church. Over the years...
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