Obituaries

Betty Gillette

Betty Gillette

Nov 5, 2017

Naugatuck-Betty Jane (Jones) Gillette, wife of the late Sherwin “Cy” Gillette, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 5, 2017 after spending her last days enjoying the company of family. Betty was born on March 9, 1935 in Naugatuck, a daughter of the late Mark and Adeline (Beach) Jones. Betty was a lifelong resident of Naugatuck and was an avid gardener....

Julie A. Recchia

Julie A. Recchia

Nov 5, 2017

WATERTOWN- Julie A. Recchia 68, of Watertown, CT passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Bridgeport Hospital. Julie was born on September 11,1949 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Bronisalus and Marian Souris. She married the love of her life, Salvatore Recchia "Sal" on May 21, 1980. The couple settled in Watertown in the early 1970's, where they...

Edward J. 'Ed' Gargonia

Edward J. 'Ed' Gargonia

Nov 4, 2017

Edward J. Gargonia, age 63, of Waterbury, and formerly of Middlebury, entered into rest on Saturday, November 4, 2017at RegalCare at Waterbury after a long illness. He was born on March 14, 1954 in Waterbury, son of the late Edward J. Gargonia, Sr. and Ida (Pavone) Horn. Ed owned and operated Ed’s Painting and Restoration in Waterbury. He enjoyed camping...

Gordon S. Freeman

Gordon S. Freeman

Nov 1, 2017

CHESHIRE- Gordon S. Freeman, 91, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was predeceased by his wife Shirley S. Freeman. Mr. Freeman was born June 14, 1926 in New Gloucester, ME, son of the late William and Hazel (Simonton) Freeman. Gordon was a veteran, proudly serving in the United States Air Force. He was an Instructor...

Allene Allen

Allene Allen

Oct 30, 2017

Naugatuck, CT Allene S. (Schildgen) Allen, 96, the widow of George L. Allen, Sr., died peacefully on October 30, 2017. Allene was born on August 7, 1921 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Buckmiller) Schildgen, Jr., and had lived most of her life in Naugatuck. Allene retired from Timex where she had worked for many years as...

Charles Roland

Charles Roland

Oct 29, 2017

Naugatuck, CT Charles John Roland, 92, the husband of Loretta (Robert) Roland, died peacefully on October 29, 2017 at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Charlie was born on August 3, 1925 in Naugatuck, a son of the late Joseph and Katherine (Sohl) Roland and had lived in Naugatuck all of his life. He attended local schools and on...

Ruth Marie Bockley

Ruth Marie Bockley

Oct 21, 2017

CHESHIRE- Ruth Marie Bockley, 90, passed away, Saturday, October 21, 2017, the day after her 90th birthday, at Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford. She was predeceased by her husband Dr. William Bockley in 2005 after 44 years of marriage. Mrs. Bockley was born October 20, 1927 in Boston, MA daughter of the late Charles and Amelia (Haddad) Elias. Ruth was...

Deborah Macaulay

Deborah Macaulay

Oct 19, 2017

Naugatuck- Deborah MacAulay (née Fletcher), 67, wife of Dennis MacAulay, passed away on Thursday, October 19th, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Debbie was born in East Berkshire, VT on December 6, 1949 to Erwin and Glenna Fletcher and enjoyed a childhood spent in the company of her large and loving family. She moved to Danbury, CT in 1969. She...

Natalie Payne

Natalie Payne

Oct 19, 2017

Waterbury - Natalie J. Payne, 91, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford surrounded by family and friends. She was the wife of the late Stanley R. Payne who passed away in 2013. Mrs. Payne was born February 4, 1926 in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Arthur and Natalie (Smith) James. After graduating...

Jean G. DeLucia

Jean G. DeLucia

Oct 18, 2017

Cheshire - Jean DeLucia, age 98, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at the Southington Care Center, Southington, Connecticut. She was the wife of the late Ernest C. DeLucia. Mrs. DeLucia was born June 6, 1919, in New Haven, Connecticut, the daughter of the late August and Virginia Gallio. She was a homemaker and a loving wife and...

Robert Cronin

Robert Cronin

Oct 17, 2017

Prospect, CT Robert E. Cronin, 83, the husband of the late Joan A. (Norton) Cronin, died peacefully on October 17, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born in Manhattan, NY a son of the late Edward and Margaret Cronin of Waterbury, CT, and had lived in Naugatuck for most of his life, before moving to Prospect. Bob was...

Donald J. Greguoli

Donald J. Greguoli

Oct 15, 2017

WATERBURY- Donald J. Greguoli Sr., 76, passed away, Sunday, October 15, 2017 at his residence. He was predeceased by his wife Lorraine Greguoli in 2016. Mr. Greguoli was born June 18, 1941 in Waterbury, son of the late Harry and Jenny (Rotondo) Greguoli. Donald was a Veteran of The United States Army, and was employed as a Draftsman prior to...

Mary G. McCleary

Mary G. McCleary

Oct 15, 2017

Mary Gilkeson McCleary, 97, passed away on October 15, 2017 at Elim Park in Cheshire, Connecticut. She was born August 17, 1920 in Sellersville, Pennsylvania, daughter of Adlai H. and Katharine K. Gilkeson. She was a loving and supportive wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was an accomplished organist, pianist, and handbell musician and enjoyed a long, rich career in...

Vincent M. Mannocchi

Vincent M. Mannocchi

Oct 11, 2017

Cheshire - Vincent M. Mannocchi, age 27, of Cheshire, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at Waterbury Hospital. Vinnie was born September 6, 1990, in Erie, Pennsylvania, the son of Robert and Margaret (Luff) Mannocchi. He graduated from Cheshire High School in 2008, thereafter for a time attending Lyndon State College in Vermont, where he pursued his passion...

Beverly D. Maconi

Beverly D. Maconi

Oct 9, 2017

Beverly D. Maconi, age 88, of Cheshire passed away peacefully Monday, October 9, 2017, surrounded by her loving family at MidState Medical Center in Meriden. She was the devoted wife of the late Norman L. Maconi for over 63 years. Beverly was born on February 22, 1929 in Hamden, daughter of the late John A. and Elizabeth (Behncke) Dornseiff. Beverly...

Marie Lautenschlager

Marie Lautenschlager

Oct 6, 2017

Marie Elise (Cooper) Lautenschlager, 83, formerly of Southbury, passed away on Friday October 6, 2017 in Bristol, CT. She was born August 2, 1934, the youngest child of the late Earl and Marie (Culbert) Cooper. Marie was raised in Woodbury, attending local schools before furthering her education at The Drew School for Girls in Carmel, NY. After graduating she began...

Sylvia Stein

Sylvia Stein

Oct 6, 2017

TORRINGTON - Sylvia Stein, 99, died Friday October 6, 2017 at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. She was the wife of the late Jerome Stein for more than 62 years. Mrs. Stein was born March 31, 1918 in Newburgh, NY, the daughter of the late Max and Anna (Markowitz) Krinsky. She was a longtime Waterbury resident before moving to Torrington in the...

Eleanor Wallenta

Eleanor Wallenta

Oct 6, 2017

Prospect, CT Eleanor B. Wallenta, 74, the widow of Kenneth Wallenta, died peacefully on Friday, October 6, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Eleanor was born on June 2, 1943 in Sharon, CT and she was the daughter of the late Marshall and Mary McCann. Eleanor grew up and lived most of her life on Rubber...

Stanley Slogeris

Stanley Slogeris

Oct 3, 2017

CHESHIRE - Stanley J. Slogeris, 79 of Plantsville and formerly of Cheshire passed away October 3, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband and best friend of Jacqueline (Barbieri) Slogeris. Stan was born Sept 14, 1938 in Waterbury, the son of the late Stanley and Eva (Yurkunas) Slogeris. He was a former member of the...

Marita Swierbitowicz

Marita Swierbitowicz

Oct 3, 2017

NAUGATUCK – Marita J. Swierbitowicz, 66, died peacefully on Monday, October 2, 2017 at Yale New Haven Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was the loving wife of Robert L. Swierbitowicz. Marita was born on April 3, 1951, in Fall River, Mass., a daughter of the late Eugene and Margaret (Guevremont) Ferreira. She was a longtime Naugatuck...