Obituaries

Scott P. Leslie

Scott P. Leslie

Mar 23, 2018

WATERBURY- Mr. Scott P. Leslie, 54, of Waterbury, CT. passed away peacefully on Friday, March 23, 2018. He was the beloved father to his son, Evan Walker Leslie and fiancé Katelynn E. Burby, and his daughter, Brynn Morgan Leslie of Windsor, CT. Scott was born in Waterbury, CT on November 19, 1963. He was predeceased by his mother, Eleanor P....

Kenneth R. Wiser

Kenneth R. Wiser

Mar 22, 2018

MIDDLEBURY- Kenneth R. Wiser, 85, passed away peacefully Thursday March 22, 2018 after a short stay at the Lutheran Home in Southbury. He was the husband of Jane W. Wiser whom he was married to for 63 years. Mr. Wiser was born March 11, 1933 in Fairfield son of the late Joseph F. and Rose (Ritzo) Wiser. He was predeceased...

John A. 'Jack' Williams

John A. 'Jack' Williams

Mar 20, 2018

CANTON - John A. (Jack) Williams, 86, formerly of Cheshire, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at home surrounded by family. He was the husband of the late Patricia (Lamb) Williams. Jack was born April 30, 1931 in Waterbury, the son of the late Charles A. and Anne (Connelly) Williams. He was a lifelong resident of Cheshire. He lived a...

Martin Vincent Fazio

Martin Vincent Fazio

Mar 20, 2018

Martin Vincent Fazio, age 87, of Cheshire passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Born in Brooklyn, New York, on June 20, 1930 to Josephine Leguori and James Fazio, Martin leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Lucy Sollecito Fazio; brother and sister-in-law Eugene and Marion Fazio; daughters Lydia Fazio Theys and Patti Fazio; sons-in-law John Theys...

Zoraida Parmelee

Zoraida Parmelee

Mar 17, 2018

Zoraida G. Parmelee passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Masonicare Health Facility in Wallingford, CT at age 78 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Zoraida was born on April 10, 1939 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico and moved to West Haven, CT to raise her family. She loved the water and could be found situated...

Michael Rogers

Michael Rogers

Mar 17, 2018

Naugatuck, CT - Michael C. Rogers, 52, died peacefully on March 17, 2018 at his home. Michael was born on September 29, 1965 in Akron, OH a son of John C. Rogers and the late Kathleen (Fitzpatrick) Rogers and had lived in Naugatuck for most of his life. He was an avid history buff and enjoyed different genres of music....

Dorothy Marcellus

Dorothy Marcellus

Mar 16, 2018

Dorothy Marcellus Loved By Her Family and Friends Naugatuck, CT Dorothy (Taylor) Marcellus, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 16, 2018 at Beacon Brook Health Center in Naugatuck. Dorothy was born on March 1, 1931 in Naugatuck, a daughter of the late Wilfred and Adella (Noble) Taylor. After 30 years, she retired from The Eastern Company as the switchboard...

William Martin 'Billy' Kollar III

William Martin 'Billy' Kollar III

Mar 16, 2018

NAUGATUCK - William Martin Kollar III of Naugatuck passed away on March 16, 2018 in Pensacola, Florida. William was born October 3, 1963 in Sanford Florida and was the oldest of four children. He excelled in every aspect of his life as a son, a brother, grandfather and a friend. Billy dedicated his life to being a father and considered...

Denise Angela Bachrach

Denise Angela Bachrach

Mar 16, 2018

Denise Angela Bachrach, age 67, of Meriden, CT passed away Friday, March 16, 2018 at the Yale New Haven Health Smilow Cancer Hospital. Born on May 2, 1950 in San Fernando, California, she was daughter of the late Edward Bachrach and the late Shirlee (Antinolfi) Bachrach. Denise graduated from Cheshire High School. She was employed in a variety of positions,...

Beatrice D. Fiorino

Beatrice D. Fiorino

Mar 14, 2018

ESSEX - Beatrice D. Fiorino, 78, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Chestelm Health and Rehabilitation Center in Moodus with her daughter by her side. She was predeceased by her husband Robert Fiorino in 1996 after 32 years of marriage. Mrs. Fiorino was born August 1, 1939 in Astoria, Queens, NY daughter of the late William and Elizabeth...

Francis 'Frank' Krings

Francis 'Frank' Krings

Mar 14, 2018

NAUGATUCK - Francis “Frank” Krings, 73, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at his home. Mr. Krings was born December 9, 1944 in Baltimore, MD the son of the late Frank and Phyllis (Hawkins) Krings. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran serving in Grenada. Before moving to Naugatuck, he was a longtime resident of Rockaway, NY where he worked...

Rocco Mastropietro Jr

Rocco Mastropietro Jr

Mar 13, 2018

Prospect, CT Rocco Mastropietro, Jr., 67, husband of Denise (Czaplicki) Mastropietro, died Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Rocco was born on July 7, 1950 in Williamsport, PA son of the late Rocco and Mary (Tosco) Mastropietro, Sr. Rocky was a former Naugatuck Police Officer and he had retired as the head of security at Naugatuck High School....

Joseph W. Lux Sr.

Joseph W. Lux Sr.

Mar 10, 2018

OLD SAYBROOK- Joseph W. Lux Sr., 88, formerly of Waterbury, passed away, Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Apple Rehab Saybrook. He was the widower of Gertrude (Buerkle) Lux, who he was married to for 52 years. Mr. Lux was born May 8, 1929 in Waterbury, the son of the late Herman F. and Margaretha (Borchardt) Lux. He is predeceased by...

Sandra Rychalsky

Sandra Rychalsky

Mar 8, 2018

Torrington, CT Sandra Rychalsky, 67, died peacefully on March 8, 2018 at Valerie Manor Health Care Center with loving family by her side. Sandra was born on June 10, 1950 in Cranks, KY a daughter of Roxie (Kirk) McElroy and the late Henry Dean. Sandra worked for many years as a hairdresser and she enjoyed spending time with her family....

William Frank Heitman

William Frank Heitman

Mar 8, 2018

Bethany - William F. Heitman, 88, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018 at his home in Bethany. He was the husband of the late Elsie (Digioa) Heitman. Mr. Heitman was born November 9, 1929 in Chicago, IL, a son of the late Frank and Irene (Lunt) Heitman. He was retired from Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford, where he worked as a...

Helena Alegi

Helena Alegi

Mar 5, 2018

Woodbury, CT Helena S. “Hinky” (Magas) Alegi, beloved wife of John J. Alegi for 62 years, died peacefully on March 5, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital with loving family by her side. Helena was born on October 30, 1937 in Naugatuck, CT a daughter of the late Michael and Pauline (Yelega) Magas. She lived most of her life in Naugatuck...

Luanne Joan Gibson

Luanne Joan Gibson

Mar 5, 2018

WATERBURY - Luanne Joan (Van Nostrand) Gibson, 76, passed away Monday, March 5, 2018 at Waterbury Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband Richard Allen Gibson who passed in 2009. Mrs. Gibson was born December 1, 1941 in the Bronx, the daughter of the late Milton J. and Dorothy L. (Franklin) Van Nostrand. Luanne retired as an Executive Secretary from...

Audrey A. Bruce

Audrey A. Bruce

Feb 28, 2018

NAUGATUCK - Audrey A. Bruce, 80, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury. She was the wife of the late Wallace Bruce who passed away in 2004. Mrs. Bruce was born October 6, 1937 in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Max and Grace (Impressa) Darm. She was a longtime Naugatuck resident who enjoyed...

Victor M. Holloway

Victor M. Holloway

Feb 28, 2018

NAUGATUCK - Victor M. Holloway, 59, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury. He was the husband of the late Diane (LeClerc) Holloway. Mr. Holloway was born July 29, 1958 in Champaign, IL, the son of the late Victor M. Fabish and Patricia (Marllin) and Carl Holloway Sr. He was a Naugatuck resident before moving...

Arthur D. McMellon

Arthur D. McMellon

Feb 28, 2018

Cheshire, Connecticut - Arthur David McMellon, Sr., 65, passed on to Heaven on February 28, 2018, peacefully in his home, by the warmth of his fireplace. Art was born April 12, 1952 in New Haven, the son of late William C. and Nancy [DePalma] McMellon. He was recognized as a Master Millwork Craftsman, opening McMellon Woodcraft in 1975. He will...