Obituaries

Rosemary F. Horrigan

Rosemary F. Horrigan

Mar 21, 2019

Rosemary F Horrigan, 92, passed away peacefully at her home at Elim Park in Cheshire, CT on Thursday, March 21, 2019. Born Rosemary Ann Fitch in Hamden, CT on May 1, 1926, she was the youngest of eight children of the late Bernard Joseph and Mabel (Roberts) Fitch. She graduated from the St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing in Hartford...

Marilyn Allesandrine

Marilyn Allesandrine

Mar 21, 2019

PLANTSVILLE- Marilyn Elaine Allesandrine, 79, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at LiveWell (formerly Alzheimer's Resource Center) in Plantsville, CT. Marilyn was born July 31, 1939, in Ansonia, CT, and was the eldest child of the late John and Doris (Jones) Bibby. She lived in Hamden, where she raised her children, for more than forty...

Beatrice McAviney

Beatrice McAviney

Mar 20, 2019

CHESHIRE – Beatrice McAviney, 90, passed away Wednesday March 20, 2019 at Hartford Hospital. She was the wife of the late Robert W. McAviney Sr. Mrs. McAviney was born February 1, 1929 in New Haven, the daughter of the late Frank and Margaret (Martino) Esposito. She was a longtime resident of Cheshire. Mrs. McAviney is survived by her sons Robert...

John Elwood Cook

John Elwood Cook

Mar 20, 2019

CHESHIRE – John Elwood Cook, 72, of Cheshire and Wellesley Island, NY, passed away Wednesday March 20, 2019 at Smilow Cancer Center in New Haven. He was the husband of Judith (White) Cook. John was born September 12, 1946, in Herkimer, NY, the son of the late John J. and Camilla (Krisher) Cook. He was an art teacher in Wallingford...

Mary Pauline Hurley

Mary Pauline Hurley

Mar 19, 2019

Mary Pauline (King) Hurley, age 91, of Cheshire and formerly of Medford, MA entered into rest on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of the late William O. M. Hurley, who passed in 2008, after 58 years together. Mary was born on May 12, 1927 in Boston, MA, daughter...

Bette Morrissey

Bette Morrissey

Mar 19, 2019

Bette L. Morrissey 1923 - 2019 Naugatuck, CT Bette L. Morrissey, 95, the widow of James F. Morrissey, died peacefully on March 19, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Bette was born on September 25, 1923 in Cushing, Oklahoma and she had worked for many years as an accountant. Bette moved to Connecticut from Houston, Texas; living in Torrington for 4...

Bruce  Gerald King

Bruce Gerald King

Mar 19, 2019

PROSPECT- Bruce Gerald King, 80, of Prospect, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Mid-State Medical Center in Meriden. Mr. King was born July 4, 1938 in Boston, MA, son of the late Gerald and Ruth (Rowe) King. He was the loving husband of Susan TenEyck King, to whom he was married for 58 years. Bruce spent a...

Robert C. Hjalmeer

Robert C. Hjalmeer

Mar 19, 2019

WATERBURY- Robert C. Hjalmeer, 77, went to be at peace with his lord and savior, Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Sharon E. (Coutts) Hjalmeer whom he was married to for 25 years. Mr. Hjalmeer was born November 11, 1941 in Manchester son of the late Carl Robert and...

Beverly Anne Azukas

Beverly Anne Azukas

Mar 17, 2019

WATERBURY – Beverly Anne Azukas, 81, passed away Sunday March 17, 2019 at VITAS at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was the wife of the late Frank A. Azukas. Mrs. Azukas was born January 27, 1938, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Earl C. and Ruth (Johnson) Murgatroy. She was a lifelong city resident where she was a member of...

Robert D.B. Korten

Robert D.B. Korten

Mar 17, 2019

CHESHIRE – Robert D.B. Korten, 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Elim Park Place in Cheshire. He was the husband of the late Joyce (Cargill) Korten. Mr. Korten was born August 4, 1928 in Sea Cliff, N.Y., the son of the late Elmer and Gertrude (DuBois)) Korten. He was retired from Gull Metal Specialties, where he...

Donald J. Faulkner

Donald J. Faulkner

Mar 16, 2019

MERIDEN – Donald J. Faulkner, 62, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Faulkner was born April 6, 1956 in Houlton, ME, a son of the late Robert Faulkner and Nellie (Lindsay) Hoyt. He was retired from a local manufacturing company. Mr. Faulkner is survived by his brothers; Robert, Kenny,...

Rosealie Strozeski

Rosealie Strozeski

Mar 16, 2019

NAUGATUCK – Rosalie Strozeski, 79, passed away March 16, 2019 at her home. She was the wife of the late Joseph Strozeski. Mrs. Strozeski was born September 11, 1939 in Brooms Island, MD, the daughter of the late Brisco and Maida (Fowler) Parks. She was a longtime Naugatuck resident where she worked as a housekeeper for various families in the...

Chief Dennis "Ned" Edward  Clisham Sr.

Chief Dennis "Ned" Edward Clisham Sr.

Mar 15, 2019

SOUTHINGTON- Chief Dennis “Ned” Edward Clisham Sr., formerly of Naugatuck, peacefully passed away Friday, March 15, 2019 with his family by his side. Ned was born February 4, 1940, the son of the late Paul and Kathryn (Carey) Clisham. He was the loving husband of Johanna (Cignotti) Clisham to whom he was married for 59 years. Ned, a 1959 graduate...

Jeffrey Pearce

Jeffrey Pearce

Mar 15, 2019

CHESHIRE – Jeffrey Pearce, 24, passed away Friday March 15, 2019 at his home. He was the son of Dale and Patricia (Allen) Pearce. Jeffrey was born May 22, 1994, in Meriden. He was raised and educated in Cheshire graduating from Cheshire High School Class of 2012. He furthered his education, obtaining his Bachelors in Science for Technology and Engineering...

Joseph Luzio

Joseph Luzio

Mar 14, 2019

WATERBURY – Joseph Luzio, 67, passed away Thursday March 14, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was the son of the late Antonio and Rita (Gouveia) Luzio. Joe was born July 4, 1951 in Waterbury and worked in various restaurants in the area, tending bar and cooking. He was a lifelong Waterbury resident having spent a short time in Texas....

Elaine Quint

Elaine Quint

Mar 14, 2019

Elaine M. Quint 1938 - 2019 Elaine M. Quint, age 80, peacefully went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by her adoring husband and family, on Thursday, March 14, 2019, at Bellamy Fields Assisted Living Facility in Dover, NH. She was born May 27, 1938, in Waterbury, CT, the only child to Adrian and Margaret (Oliver) Maiato. She was...

Dennis A. DeVylder

Dennis A. DeVylder

Mar 14, 2019

Wolfeboro, N.H. - Dennis Arthur DeVylder, aged 66, passed away on March 14, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with diffuse large b-cell lymphoma. Dennis is survived by Karen, his best friend and wife of 44 years, his daughter Anna Hersey and her husband Matthew Hersey of Hingham, Massachusetts, and his son Kurt DeVylder of Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. He...

Robin Fogarty

Robin Fogarty

Mar 10, 2019

Naugatuck - Robin Ann Fogarty passed away unexpectedly at St. Mary’s Hospital on Sunday, March 10, 2019. Robin was born in Waterbury, on December 13, 1955, the daughter of Lorraine (Wisinski) Fogarty and the late Edward Fogarty. Robin was a graduate of Naugatuck High School and volunteered as a candy striper with the dreams of becoming a nurse. She attended...

Brian E. Bailey

Brian E. Bailey

Mar 7, 2019

Brian E. Bailey, husband of Ann (Baudin) Bailey passed away on March 7, 2019 after a long illness. He was 86 years old. Brian was born May 25, 1932 in Utica NY to Francis H Bailey and Edith Dolly Smith. When Brian was 7 the family moved to Meriden CT, Boston MA, finally settling in Wethersfield CT. Brian attended Wethersfield...

Richard J. Frantz Sr.

Richard J. Frantz Sr.

Mar 7, 2019

Richard J. Frantz Sr., 84, passed away peacefully Thursday March 7, 2019 at Mid-State Medical Center in Meriden. He is the husband of Nancy (Beattie) Frantz. Mr. Frantz was born July 18, 1934, in Scranton, PA the son of George and Ruth (Werner) Frantz. He was a proud Army Veteran. After his years of service, he graduated from the University...