Obituaries

William 'Bill' Campion

William 'Bill' Campion

Oct 10, 2014

Cheshire, CT – William E. Campion, II, 30, passed away Friday, October 10, 2014 at his home. Bill was born September 29, 1984 in Whittier, CA. He is the son of Judy (Abt) Iannone and the late William E. Campion. He graduated from St. Paul Catholic High School in Bristol, CT (2002) where he developed lifelong, cherished friendships. Bill was...

Edgar Arroyo

Edgar Arroyo

Oct 9, 2014

WATERBURY- Edgar Arroyo was born in Waterbury on September 28, 1955 to Mrs. America Arroyo and the late Mr. Antonio Arroyo. He was predeceased by his son Daniel Arroyo. Edgar attended local schools and graduated from Kaynor Technical High School in 1973. He served his apprenticeship program requirements in the tool and die maker trade and gained his license as...

Claire M. Hearn Wheeler

Claire M. Hearn Wheeler

Oct 8, 2014

Claire M. (Kelly) (Hearn) Wheeler, age 88, of Cheshire entered into rest on October 8, 2014. She was the devoted wife of the late Claude Hearn and the late Henry Wheeler. Claire was born on October 22, 1925 in New Haven, daughter of the late Raymond and Mary Ellen (Singleton) Kelly. Claire earned her nursing diploma from the St. Raphael’s...

Richard W. Verner

Richard W. Verner

Oct 8, 2014

CHESHIRE - Richard Verner, 81, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital, Waterbury. He was the husband of Annmarie (LaRose) Verner. Mr. Verner was born February 10, 1933 in Cheshire, the son of the late William and Myra (Williams) Verner. He served his country during Korean War in the U.S. Army. He was a Life Member of...

Patrick Quilter

Patrick Quilter

Oct 7, 2014

CHESHIRE – Patrick Quilter Sr., 77, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Elaine (Dumont) Quilter. Patrick was born February 23, 1937, in Waterbury, the son of the late Patrick J. and Mary (McCarthy) Quilter. He was a longtime Cheshire resident where he was an educator for the...

Leander E. 'Barney' Barnes

Leander E. 'Barney' Barnes

Oct 6, 2014

NAUGATUCK- Leander “Barney” E. Barnes, 70, passed away Monday October 6, 2014 at Waterbury Hospital. He was the loving husband of Sharon E. (Brown) Barnes. He was born March 5, 1944 in Charleroi, PA son of the late Leander G. and Betty (Owens) Barnes. Barney was a Veteran of The United States Marine Corp. He was employed at Stuart EFI...

Brian D. Nugent

Brian D. Nugent

Oct 4, 2014

CHESHIRE – Brian D. Nugent, 57, passed away peacefully Saturday, Oct. 4th , 2014 at the Smilow Cancer Center, New Haven, with his family by his side and in his heart. He was the loving, devoted husband and best friend of Catherine “Kiki” (Nichols) Nugent. Brian was born September 16, 1957 in New Haven, the son of the late Arthur...

Anthony DeSantis

Anthony DeSantis

Oct 3, 2014

CHESHIRE – Anthony DeSantis, 61, passed away peacefully Friday October 3, 2014 after a long illness. He was the husband of Jean (Quigley) DeSantis. Mr. DeSantis was born March 28, 1953 in Miami, FL, the son of the late Angelo and Frances (Maturo) DeSantis. He was a longtime Cheshire resident where he was a communicant of St. Thomas Becket Church....

H. Colin Sanders

H. Colin Sanders

Oct 2, 2014

WALLINGFORD – H. Colin Sanders, 77, passed away Thursday October 2, 2014 at Masonicare of Wallingford. H. Colin Sanders was born June 28, 1937 in New York, NY the son of the late Eric S. and Elizabeth (Handyside) Sanders. He was a longtime resident of Newport, RI and San Jose, CA before moving to Wallingford in 2009. Colin is survived...

Michael Thomas Miele,  IV

Michael Thomas Miele, IV

Sep 29, 2014

Michael Thomas Miele, IV, of Waterbury, became an Angel on September 29, 2014. He is the cherished first son of Michael Thomas Miele, III and Samantha Ann (Wilcox) Miele. Michael’s memory will be treasured by his three loving big sisters; Saige Elizabeth Miele, Marissa Marie Miele and Amilia Rose Miele. Michael’s parents and sisters would like to express that they...

Alvina Smith

Alvina Smith

Sep 29, 2014

PROSPECT- Alvina Smith, 95, passed away Monday September 29, 2014 at the Masonic Hospital in Wallingford. She was predeceased by her husband Charles J. Smith who passed away in 2010. She was born July 31, 1919 in McCrory, AR daughter of the late Allan and Julie (Hale) Justice. Alvina was a "Rosie the Riveter" during WWII. In her free time...

Donna M. Hearl

Donna M. Hearl

Sep 29, 2014

EAST HADDAM - Donna M. (LeVasseur) Hearl, age 77, of East Haddam and formerly of Waterbury, passed away Monday, September 29, 2014 at Chestelm Health & Rehab Center in East Haddam. Donna was born July 12, 1937 in Millinocket , ME the daughter of the late Donald and Stella (Ferris) LeVasseur. She was employed by Timex Corp. for many years...

Margaret Fortune

Margaret Fortune

Sep 27, 2014

HAMDEN - Margaret Fortune, 92, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2014 at her home. She was husband of the late William W. Fortune Sr. Mrs. Fortune was born October 5, 1921 in New Haven, the daughter of the late Martin and Agnes (Crow) King Sr. She was raised in New Haven and attended local schools before moving to Woodbridge in...

Robert Francis Wecker

Robert Francis Wecker

Sep 26, 2014

CHESHIRE- Robert Francis Wecker, 83, passed away Friday September 26, 2014 at the Connecticut Hospice in Branford, CT. He was the loving husband of Susan (Doolan) Wecker to whom he was married for 58 years. He was born February 21, 1931 in White Plains, NY son of the late Carl and Hazel (Roome) Wecker. Robert was a graduate of White...

Kenneth H. 'Bud' Hall

Kenneth H. 'Bud' Hall

Sep 24, 2014

CHESHIRE – Kenneth H. "Bud" Hall, 86, passed away peacefully Wednesday September 24, 2014 at Mid-State Medical Center in Meriden. He was the husband of the late Maureen C. Hall. Mr. Hall was born December 29, 1927 in Waterbury, the son of the late Samuel Foote and Lois Welton Hall. He was a lifelong Cheshire resident where he was active...

Dorothy E. LaRosa

Dorothy E. LaRosa

Sep 22, 2014

Dorothy E.(Watterworth) LaRosa, age 70, of Waterbury entered into rest on Monday, September 22, 2014 at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of Mark LaRosa. Dorothy was born on September 17, 1944 in Waterbury, daughter of the late David and Carolyn (Davis) Watterworth, Sr. She was a Home Health Care Aide for VNA...

Deborah J. Pesillo

Deborah J. Pesillo

Sep 20, 2014

WATERBURY- Deborah J. Pesillo, 61, passed away peacefully Saturday September 20th 2014 at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was the devoted wife of James A. Pesillo. Debbie was born January 27th 1953 in Waterbury, to the late James and Eleanor (Goodwin) Root. She loved visiting casinos and playing bingo in her free time. But most of all, Debbie loved her children...

Ernest J. Fanton Jr.

Ernest J. Fanton Jr.

Sep 17, 2014

WATERBURY - Ernest J. Fanton Jr., 56, passed away at his home on September 17, 2014. Ernest was born on June 26, 1958 in Bridgeport, to Ernest J. Fanton and Louise Barnes Fanton. He is survived by his mother of Port Richey, FL; his son, Ernest J. Fanton the 3rd and his wife Jennifer of Wallingford, CT; his sister Kathleen...

James Mcknight Beatty

James Mcknight Beatty

Sep 16, 2014

WATERBURY- James (Jim) McKnight Beatty, 63, passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 16th, 2014 at Connecticut Hospice in Branford. Jim was born January 16th 1951 in New Milford, son of Germaine Dugre' Beatty Gardiner and the late James Beatty. He was raised by his mother and his loving stepfather George Gardiner. After Jim graduated from Kennedy High School in Waterbury...

Richard A. Daly

Richard A. Daly

Sep 12, 2014

Richard A. Daly, age 79, of Cheshire entered into rest on Friday, September 12, 2014 at MidState Medical Center. He was the devoted husband of Ethel (Golde) Daly. Richard was born on April 4, 1935 in Flushing, NY, son of the late Albert Daly and Bertha (Neuss) Leonard. He retired from Comcast in 1993, was a member of the American...

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