Obituaries

Jane M. Saunders

Jane M. Saunders

Mar 4, 2016

NAUGATUCK – Jane M. Saunders, 91, passed away Friday, March 4, 2016 at home. She was the wife of Alden T. “Judge” Saunders. Mrs. Saunders was born September 23, 1924 in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Peter J. and Minnie (Mortensen) Moeckel Sr. A lifelong resident of Naugatuck, Mrs. Saunders was an active member of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church....

Virginia Ellen Passaggio

Virginia Ellen Passaggio

Mar 2, 2016

Virginia Ellen (Dolan) Passaggio, age 91, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at the Yale-New Haven Hospital, St. Raphael’s Campus. She was the devoted wife of the late Charles Passaggio for over 63 years. Virginia was born on December 27, 1924 in New York City, daughter of the late John and Madeline (Groesbeck) Dolan. Virginia loved to paint...

Joshua A. Holquist

Joshua A. Holquist

Feb 28, 2016

NORTH BRANFORD- Joshua A. Holquist, 49, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 28, 2016 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the husband of Martha (Kenney) Holquist whom he was married to for five years. Josh was born December 12, 1967 in New Haven son of James Holquist and Lydia Landis. Josh was a graduate of Fairfield University where he earned...

August C. 'Augie' Fidalgo

August C. 'Augie' Fidalgo

Feb 28, 2016

NAUGATUCK – August C. “Augie” Fidalgo, 54, passed away Sunday February 28, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Augie was born December 9, 1961 in Waterbury the son of Celeste (Silva) Fidalgo and the late August L. Fidalgo. Augie was a 1980 graduate of Naugatuck High School. He was a lifelong Naugatuck resident where he was employed as an Electrician at...

Carol Panasci

Carol Panasci

Feb 27, 2016

WATERBURY- Carol Panasci, 75, adored mother, grandmother, friend, and servant of the Lord passed away Saturday, February 27, 2016 at the Glendale Center in Naugatuck. She was born November 30, 1940 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Philip and Mary (Piacentino) Yacovino. She is survived by her four sons: Anthony Jr. and his wife Alena of Honolulu, HI, Dean and...

Pauline K. Swezey

Pauline K. Swezey

Feb 27, 2016

Pauline (Kislock) Swezey, age 94, of Cheshire entered into rest on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Elim Park. She was the devoted wife of the late Franklin D. “Frank” Swezey, Sr. for over 53 years. Pauline was born on July 14, 1921 in New Haven, daughter of the late Stephen and Mary Kislock. Pauline grew up in West Haven and...

Mildred Ulrich

Mildred Ulrich

Feb 27, 2016

MIDDLEBURY- Mildred Ulrich, 95, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2016 at the Lutheran Home in Southbury. She was born February 7, 1921 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Julius and Bertha (Teifert) Ulrich. Ms. Ulrich was a graduate of Wagner College and Central Connecticut State University where she received her 6th year Master’s Degree. Mildred was an Elementary School Teacher...

Rachel B. Peil

Rachel B. Peil

Feb 23, 2016

NAUGATUCK- Mrs. Rachel B. (McMurray) Peil, 81 of Naugatuck, passed away Tuesday evening Feb. 23, 2016 at the Waterbury Hospital. She was the widow of Donnell W. Peil. Mrs. Peil was born in Williamsport, PA, Mar. 12, 1934, a daughter of the late Mariam (Flook) McMurray and her late step-father, George O’Brien and was educated in the Williamsport school system,...

Ruth Ann Ross

Ruth Ann Ross

Feb 23, 2016

Ruth Ann Ross, age 85, of Sevierville, TN and formerly of Cheshire entered into rest on February 23, 2016 at the Sevier County Health Care Center in Sevierville, TN. She was the devoted wife of the late Richard Ross. Ruth was born on August 24, 1930 in Cincinnati, OH, daughter of the late Theodore Russell and Mary Catherine (Howell) Dennison....

Francis T. 'Frank' Lombardo

Francis T. 'Frank' Lombardo

Feb 22, 2016

CHESHIRE – Francis “Frank” Lombardo, 88, passed away Monday February 22, 2016 at Miller Memorial in Meriden. He was the husband of Florence (Salvatore) Lombardo. Mr. Lombardo was born August 20, 1927, one of nine children, in Waterbury, the son of the late Francis and Mary (Testa) Lombardo. He served his country in the U.S. Army serving multiple tours of...

Marilyn Eslami

Marilyn Eslami

Feb 21, 2016

Marilyn Eslami, born in Brooklyn, N.Y. to the late Helen and Irving Meltzer, died Sunday, February 21, 2016 in Waterbury, CT. She is survived by her children, Andra M. Vaccaro, Esq. of Los Angeles, CA, Michelle Eslami, M.D. and Jodi Friedman, M.D. also of Los Angeles, CA, Jenifer Eslami, Esq. and Gary Scalabrini, Esq. of Manhattan Beach, CA, and Behruz...

Madeline J Bailey

Madeline J Bailey

Feb 20, 2016

CHESHIRE - Madeline J. “Monie” Bailey, 90, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2016 at the Hospital of Central CT. Ms. Bailey was born June 28, 1925 in New London, the daughter of the late Wallace T. and Lena (Belland) Bailey. She was an SNET employee for many years and a longtime Cheshire resident where she was a communicant of St....

Philip Louis Suffredini

Philip Louis Suffredini

Feb 20, 2016

CHESHIRE- Philip Louis Suffredini, 62, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 20, 2016 at his home. Mr. Suffredini was born October 9, 1953 in New Haven, son of the late Romeo and Susan (Perrotti) Suffredini. Philip was a graduate of Cheshire High School, and earned five Masters Degree's at various colleges. He was Professor at numerous colleges, and a Karate expert...

Ruth G. Weaving

Ruth G. Weaving

Feb 18, 2016

NAUGATUCK-WATERTOWN- Ruth Grace (O’Neil) Weaving passed away on February 18th in Wolcott, CT. She was a long time resident of Naugatuck and Watertown. Ruth was born in New Haven, CT on March 30th 1922 to parents John and Katherine O’Neil. She spent her early years in East Haven and North Haven and graduated from East Haven High School. In September...

Victoria C. Tammone

Victoria C. Tammone

Feb 10, 2016

Victoria ‘Vickie’ Tammone, 94, beloved wife of the late William J. Tammone, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016, within the gentle care of Hospice at Masonicare of Wallingford, Ct. Vickie is survived by her daughter, Loretta (Thomas) Molnar of Cheshire, Ct.; sons William (Linda) Tammone of Lindenhurst, NY.; Richard (Mollie) Tammone of San Diego, Ca.; 5 grandchildren and spouses, 7...

Sallee Festa

Sallee Festa

Feb 8, 2016

CHESHIRE- Sallee M. Festa, 85, passed away, Monday, February 8th, 2016 at Yale New Haven Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph L. Festa Jr. Mrs. Festa was born September 5, 1930 in New Haven daughter of the late Carmel (Piscitelli) and Henry Antinolfi. Sallee was a Medical Administrative Assistant at Yale University after graduating from Larson’s College and...

Dustin McGirr Paolino

Dustin McGirr Paolino

Feb 6, 2016

WOLCOTT - Dustin McGirr Paolino, 23, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2016. Dustin was born April 6, 1992 in Meriden, the son of Alfred “Chip” Paolino and Kathleen McGirr. Dustin attended Wolcott High School and graduated from Bristol Tech in 2010. He loved music and was currently the lead guitarist for "Forget Tomorrow". He was currently employed at Dominic and...

Barbara Ruscoe

Barbara Ruscoe

Feb 6, 2016

MERIDEN - Barbara Ruscoe, 89, formerly of Cheshire, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Miller Memorial in Meriden. She was the wife of 46 yearsto the late Charles M. Ruscoe Jr. Mrs. Ruscoe was born July 17, 1926 in Swampscott, MA, the daughter of the late Michael and Irene (Marquis) D'Agnese. She served in the US Navy and later...

Waleria Lichaj

Waleria Lichaj

Feb 5, 2016

CHESHIRE - Waleria Lichaj, 93, passed away Friday, February 5, 2016 at Cheshire Regional Rehab Center. She was the wife of the late Karol Lichaj. Mrs. Lichaj was born November 6, 1922 in Poland, the daughter of the late Jan and Sofia Krzysko. She was a longtime Cheshire resident where she was a communicant of St. Bridget Church. Mrs. Lichaj...

Austin J. Smith

Austin J. Smith

Feb 3, 2016

Austin J. Smith, age 91, formerly of Beacon Falls, entered into rest on Wednesday, February 03, 2016 at his home in Plymouth. He was the devoted husband of the Late Doris (Wilcox) Smith for over 66 years. Austin was born on December 15, 1924 in Waterbury, son of the late Austin and Ethel (Waldorf) Smith. Austin lived in Beacon Falls...

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