Obituaries

Carole S. Handler

Carole S. Handler

Oct 22, 2023

Waterbury – Carole (Smith) Handler, 88 passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at The Village of East Farms. She was the widow of the late Richard W. Handler.

Mrs. Handler was born July 12, 1935, in Lynn MA., daughter of the late Max and Augusta (Jagher) Smith. Carole was raised in Gloucester, and graduated from Lasell Jr. College...

Thomas B. Santos

Thomas B. Santos

Oct 20, 2023

NAUGATUCK - Thomas B. Santos, 80, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023 at his home in Naugatuck. He was the husband of Sandra (Wilson) Santos.

Mr. Santos was born September 11. 1943 in New Bedford, MA, son of the late Joaquim and Mary (Barboza) Santos. He was a retired glass bender from a local glass manufacturing company.

In addition to...

Michael Barletta

Michael Barletta

Oct 20, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Michael Barletta announces his passing. Despite his long battle with Parkinson’s Disease, Michael never complained. His focus was always on the person he was with, cherishing every moment. He coped with his illness with strength and courage. He could always be counted on to make you feel better.

He was born in New...

James V. Decato

James V. Decato

Oct 18, 2023

James “Uncle Jimmy” Decato, 65, beloved brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 18th at St Mary’s Hospital with his brother Alan by his side after a long hard-fought battle with cancer.

James was born September 14, 1958 at Norwalk Hospital to the late Gloria and Doran Decato. James spent his early years growing up in Norwalk...

Raymond E. Verner

Raymond E. Verner

Oct 17, 2023

Raymond Edward Verner died on October 17, 2023 at his son’s home in Carol Stream, IL. Ray was the beloved husband of Eleanor Chabot Verner for 60 years.

Ray was born on March 9, 1934 in Waterbury, to Cheshire residents William and Myra (Williams) Verner. He grew up in Cheshire, and graduated from Hamden High School. He proudly served his...

Elaine C. Giamette

Elaine C. Giamette

Oct 17, 2023

Elaine Carol Giamette, 77, of Cheshire, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2023. Elaine was born on February 19, 1946 in New Haven, CT to the late Harold Gerald Schlank and Frances Pauline Grammatico Schlank.

Elaine immensely loved her family and her grandson and attended all his baseball games. She had a great sense of humor. Elaine enjoyed her annual...

Barry F. Burke

Barry F. Burke

Oct 16, 2023

Barry Francis Burke, 82 of Wallingford peacefully passed away on October 16, 2023.

Barry was born on July 17, 1941 to Joseph and Beatrice Ahmuty Burke in Norwalk, CT. He was a graduate of Norwalk High School and a lifetime New York Yankee and New York Giants fan. Sports were Barry’s passion and he excelled at them. He earned high...

Sally Drury

Sally Drury

Oct 15, 2023

Sally Drury, age 91, of North Haven and formerly Cheshire, Connecticut passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, after a short illness.

Born on June 28, 1932 to the late George W. and Louise (Fowler) Murphy, Sally grew up in Waltham, MA.  She was the devoted wife of the late John F. Drury for over 32 years, until his passing in 1986.  

The undisputed and devoted matriarch...

James Warden

James Warden

Oct 10, 2023

 

James Lewis Warden, 77, of Naugatuck, passed away on October 10, 2023. Jay, as he was fondly known, was born on October 4, 1946, in Bridgeport, CT, to the late James E. and Hazel Warden.

Jay was a Vietnam Veteran of the US Air Force for 8 years. He attended Mattatuck Community College and assisted other students attending college...

Ellen F. (Kaminski) Cormier

Ellen F. (Kaminski) Cormier

Oct 9, 2023

Ellen F. Cormier, Loving Wife, Adored Mother, and Precious Grandma

Naugatuck - Ellen F. (Kaminski) Cormier, 74, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, at St. Mary's Hospital. She was the wife of Dennis Cormier.

Ellen was born August 16, 1949, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Matthew and Albena (Bernotas) Kaminski. Ellen and Dennis became high school sweethearts...

Angela R. Romano

Angela R. Romano

Oct 9, 2023

Angela R. Romano, age 31, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, after a brief illness. She is the daughter of Donna (Brian) Rusate Romano of Cheshire, CT, and John (Gemma) Romano of New Rochelle, NY.

Angela graduated from Cheshire High School in 2010. She then earned her BS in Psychology from Quinnipiac University in 2014. She then went...

Myron Burr Disbrow

Myron Burr Disbrow

Oct 5, 2023

Myron Burr Disbrow, 94, of Elim Park in Cheshire passed away Thursday October 5, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Margarete (Cames) Disbrow with whom he shared 69 years of marriage.

Myron was born February 24, 1929 in New Milford, a son of the late Franklyn Wilbur and Julia...

June P. Macken

June P. Macken

Sep 30, 2023

June Phyllis Macken, 97, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 30, 2023. She was born on April 29, 1926 in Lynn, Massachusetts.

June never knew her dad as he passed away 3 months before she was born due to war-related injuries. This spawned her desire to start writing to 69 servicemen during WWII. Many years later, she met one...

Michael V. Hunihan Jr.

Michael V. Hunihan Jr.

Sep 27, 2023

Cromwell - Michael V. Hunihan Jr., 48, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at his home. 

Michael was born May 1, 1975, in Waterbury, the son of Tracy Benson and the late Michael Hunihan Sr.   He had lived in the Middletown and Cromwell areas for several years and had worked as a Title Searcher.  He was a member of...

Nicholas Bo Roche

Nicholas Bo Roche

Sep 25, 2023

Nicholas Bo “Nick” Roche, age 25, of Austin, TX and formerly Cheshire, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 25, 2023 in Austin, TX.  He was born March 18, 1998 in New Haven, CT, the beloved son of Robert and Vera (von Schmeling) Roche. 

Nick was kind, smart and a great listener, who always made his friends and family laugh and...

Jacqueline M. Craft

Jacqueline M. Craft

Sep 25, 2023

Jacqueline M. Craft, 54, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2023. Jacqueline was born on November 26, 1968 in Bridgeport, CT to John and Edna Craft.

Jacqueline graduated from Naugatuck High School and participated in shows with the Kollege Kapers of Naugatuck. She loved to sing and perform karaoke.

In addition to her parents, Jacqueline leaves behind her...

Mark Bronson Reilly

Mark Bronson Reilly

Sep 24, 2023

 

Mark Bronson Reilly, 66, formerly of Beacon Falls, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Yale New Haven Hospital.

Mr. Reilly was born December 4, 1956, in Waterbury, the son of the late James and Martha (McGeever) Reilly.  Mark was a lifelong resident of the town he loved, Beacon Falls, before moving to Seymour two years ago.

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Fern Palmer Hall Parks

Fern Palmer Hall Parks

Sep 24, 2023

Fern Palmer Hall Parks, 106, of Cheshire, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 24, 2023. She was born on August 4, 1917 in Moro, ME, the youngest and last of ten children of the late William and Laura DeWitt Palmer.

Fern was predeceased by her parents, two husbands, two sons, two grandsons, one granddaughter,...

Ramon Luis Rosado, Jr.

Ramon Luis Rosado, Jr.

Sep 22, 2023

Ramon “Ray” Luis Rosado Jr., 52, passed away on September 22, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Ray was born on August 12, 1971 in Waterbury, Connecticut to Ramon Luis and his beloved late mother Ana Alaida Rosado.

He is survived by his two children, Matthew and Rachelle Connors of Meriden, CT and Wallingford, CT respectively; his father Ramon Luis Rosado...

David D. Dundas

David D. Dundas

Sep 22, 2023

David D. Dundas, 76, of Watertown and Middlebury, beloved husband of 50 years to Karen M. Dundas, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2023. David was born on February 25, 1947 in Waterbury, CT to the late Christopher S. Sr. and Nina Cain Dundas.David was a member of the Middlebury Volunteer Fire Department since 1970, attaining the rank of Lieutenant...

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