Obituaries

Robert Paquet

Robert Paquet

Jul 16, 2018

Naugatuck, CT Robert Paquet, 38, died unexpectedly on July 16, 2018. Robert was born on November 1, 1979 in Waterbury, CT a son of Rejean Paquet and the late Annette (Demers) Paquet. Robert lived in Naugatuck all of his life and he graduated from Kaynor Technical High School in Waterbury, and he recently worked at Blasius Chevrolet-Cadillac in Waterbury. In...

Josephine Wailonis

Josephine Wailonis

Jul 15, 2018

Naugatuck, CT Josephine “Mary” (Belletti) Wailonis, 102, the widow of Joseph E. Wailonis, died peacefully on July 15, 2018. Josephine was born on April 4, 1916 the daughter of the late Peter J. and Katherine (Slowik) Belletti and had lived in Naugatuck for most of her life. She retired from the chemical division of Uniroyal, Inc. where she had worked...

Donna Lee Slocum

Donna Lee Slocum

Jul 13, 2018

WATERBURY- Donna Lee Slocum, 86, widow of the late Joseph E. Slocum, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on July 13, 2018 at Abbott Terrace. Donna Lee was born in Chicago, IL on July 1, 1932, daughter of the late John Francis and Leanora (Winslow) Prenatt. She was a devoted member of the Mormon Church and would...

Dorothy Bianchini

Dorothy Bianchini

Jul 12, 2018

CHESHIRE - Dorothy (Michalec) Bianchini, age 86, entered into rest on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Hartford Hospital with her loving daughter Debra by her side. She was the devoted wife of Duilio Bianchini for over 54 years. Dorothy was born on May 13, 1932 in Pittston, PA, daughter of the late Philip and Helen (Petriga) Michalec, and was a...

Rosalie Milazzo

Rosalie Milazzo

Jul 11, 2018

Naugatuck, CT Rosalie L. Milazzo, 78, the widow of Steve Yourison, died peacefully on July 11, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital with loving family by her side. Rosalie was born on March 2, 1940 in Brooklyn, NY a daughter of the late Sam and Lucy (Dimino) Tutone. Rosalie lived in Naugatuck for the past 20 years after living most of...

Joseph W. 'Joe' Tooley

Joseph W. 'Joe' Tooley

Jul 11, 2018

Joseph W. “Joe” Tooley, age 31, of Cheshire passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2018 in Sharon, CT. He was the beloved son of Thomas and Joan (Welch) Tooley of Cheshire, and was born on October 23, 1986 in Springfield, MA. In addition to his parents, Joe is survived by his loving siblings, John Tooley (Danielle Petrin) of Las Vegas,...

John E. 'Butch' Pichnarcik

John E. 'Butch' Pichnarcik

Jul 11, 2018

DURHAM - John E. “Butch” Pichnarcik, 75, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at his home. He had battled cancer in a positive way for the past 12 years while maintaining his independence until his last day. Butch was born January 1, 1943 in Meriden, the son of the late George and Stella (Gimza) Pichnarcik. He was raised in...

Gloria Fico

Gloria Fico

Jul 10, 2018

(Do not delete this line. It does not print. Text that is to appear on web must be entered after this line)« CHESHIRE - Gloria Evelyn Fico, 94, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Elim Park. She was the wife of Louis Fico. Gloria was born August 25, 1923 in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late John and Guiseppina...

William C. 'Bill' Gordon

William C. 'Bill' Gordon

Jul 9, 2018

William “Bill” Carlton Gordon May 15, 1933 – July 9, 2018 William Carlton Gordon passed away suddenly on July 9, 2018 at the age of 85 years. A native of Delmar, New York, Bill was a star running back and track athlete for Bethlehem Central High School before attending Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT, where he graduated with a BA...

Florence Youle

Florence Youle

Jul 7, 2018

Naugatuck, CT Florence “Florenz” Youle, the widow of Albey C. Youle, died peacefully on July 7, 2018 at Beacon Brook Health Center. Florence was born in Watertown, CT a daughter of the late William and Johanna Squire and had lived in Naugatuck most of her life. She was a former employee of Uniroyal, Inc. and she was a parishioner of...

William Anderson

William Anderson

Jul 6, 2018

Naugatuck- William J.”Bill” Anderson, 57, passed away following a brief illness at Waterbury Hospital on July 6, 2018. Bill was born in Waterbury, on April 16, 1961, son of Edna (Pitcher) Anderson and the late John R. Anderson. Bill was a lifelong resident of Naugatuck and worked as a CNC operator for Noujaim Tool and Demsey Manufacturing Company and most...

Clifford B. Reilly

Clifford B. Reilly

Jul 5, 2018

On December 15, 1925, the sun shone a little brighter in Bergen Beach, a small town on the sandy shores of the Atlantic Ocean in Brooklyn, New York. That morning, God had blessed William and Emily (Harrigan) Reilly with their second son whom they named, Clifford Booth Reilly. During Clifford’s early years, it was a tough time for America. World...

Melissa Jane Quinn

Melissa Jane Quinn

Jul 3, 2018

CHESHIRE- Melissa Jane Quinn, 34, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Hartford Hospital. Ms. Quinn was born June 12, 1984 in Waterbury, daughter of Jane (Hoxie) and the late John F. Quinn. Melissa was a graduate of Cheshire High School Class of 2002. She was an E.M.T for AMR Medical Transportation, prior to her passing. Besides her...

Eileen Howard

Eileen Howard

Jul 3, 2018

Stratford, CT Eileen Elsie Howard, 95, formerly of Stratford, died peacefully on July 3, 2018 at Masonicare in Wallingford, CT. Eileen was born on December 3, 1922 in Lowell, MA the daughter of the late John and Florence (Rousseau) Hayden, she lived in Stratford where she raised her 5 children and then retired to Naugatuck where she was a former...

Lawrence H. Wilion

Lawrence H. Wilion

Jul 2, 2018

WATERBURY - Lawrence H. Wilion, 61, passed away Monday, July 2, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital. Mr. Wilion was born September 16, 1956 in Waterbury, the son of the late Norman and Rosalind (Dubow) Wilion. He was a lifelong Waterbury resident where he owned and operated Wilion Associates. He was a graduate of Boston University and was known as a...

Thelma Mikelskas

Thelma Mikelskas

Jun 30, 2018

BEACON FALLS / WOLCOTT - Thelma Mikelskas, 100, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Shady Oaks in Bristol. She was the wife of the late George Mikelskas. Mrs. Mikelskas was born June 24, 1918 in Watson Town, PA, the daughter of the late Raymond and Elizabeth (Kurtz) Deisher. A longtime resident of Beacon Falls, she was a communicant of...

Ila Mae Johnson

Ila Mae Johnson

Jun 26, 2018

PLANTSVILLE- Ila Mae (Baker) Johnson, formerly of Waterbury, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on June 26, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Ila Mae was born in Waterbury to the late Frederick and Ila Mae (Wheeler) Baker. She was the last surviving of her siblings George, Robert, Lois, and Judith. Ila Mae graduated from Wilby High...

Eugene Stanley Hertel

Eugene Stanley Hertel

Jun 21, 2018

Naugatuck - Eugene S Hertel, Sr. passed away on June 21, 2018. He was born August 8, 1923 in Providence, Rhode Island to Frank M. Hertel and Katherine (Stenpek) Hertel. He attended Mount Pleasant High School graduating in 1941 and was elected to the Rhode Island Honor Society. He served in the US Army and after basic training was selected...

Paulo Cunha

Paulo Cunha

Jun 20, 2018

Naugatuck, CT Paulo G. “Paul” Cunha, 48, died peacefully on June 20, 2018 at Waterbury Hospital. Paul was born on May 9, 1970 in Jamaica Queens, NY the son of Margarida Tavares Cunha and the late Henrique Cunha. Paul worked as a network engineer in the medical field and was also a certified mechanic. He loved hunting, fishing and riding...

Alfred Holmes

Alfred Holmes

Jun 19, 2018

Naugatuck, CT Alfred Harlow Holmes, 92, the husband of Jean Livermore Holmes, died peacefully on June 19, 2018. Al was born on January 26, 1926 in Plymouth, MA, the son of the late Kendall Harlow Holmes and Marion Kendrick Holmes. He was a Mayflower descendant of former Governor William Bradford. He lived in Naugatuck for over 50 years. Al graduated...