Obituaries

Margaret M. Barth

Margaret M. Barth

Aug 18, 2017

Cheshire – Margaret M. Barth, 95, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 18, 2017, at Elim Park Baptist Home. She was the wife of the late Dr. Raymond J. Barth. Mrs. Barth was born September 7, 1921, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Frank J. and Mary (Ahearn) Stapleton. Margaret was a graduate of Lauralton Hall, Waterbury Catholic High...

Herman 'Sonny' Solomon

Herman 'Sonny' Solomon

Aug 17, 2017

Herman “Sonny” “Mike” Solomon, 91, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 17, 2017, surrounded by his loved ones. He was the husband of Donna (DiLeo) Solomon. Mr. Solomon was born on December 6, 1925, in Brooklyn, New York, son of the late Israel and Ida Solomon. He was a graduate of Crosby High School and served in...

Lucille Letts

Lucille Letts

Aug 17, 2017

Lucille T. Letts Former “First Lady of Naugatuck” from 1989-91 Lucille T. Letts (Brault) of Naugatuck, CT, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017, after her brave journey with cancer. She was the widow of John E. Letts, Sr., the former Mayor of Naugatuck. Lucille was born in Boston, MA on Dec. 10, 1926, and was the daughter of the late...

Richard Chapman Sr.

Richard Chapman Sr.

Aug 16, 2017

CHESHIRE - Richard H. Chapman "Chappy" passed away peacefully the morning of August 16 at home surrounded by family. He was the husband of the late Patricia "Patty" (Nygard) Chapman. He lived 80 wonderful years. Richard was born December 28, 1936 to Roger and Katherine Chapman. He was predeceased by his brothers Roger Jr. and Robert “Bob”. He was a...

Marie Venter

Marie Venter

Aug 15, 2017

Marie Hanson Venter, 96, passed away on Tuesday evening, August 15, 2017. She will be remembered by her friends and family as a concerned, active, giving and kind woman who always wanted to do the right thing and was appreciative of all those she came to know along the way. She lived in Cheshire, CT for over 50 years where...

Anna Lee Van Allen

Anna Lee Van Allen

Aug 14, 2017

Anna Lee Carey Van Allen, 97, died peacefully at Pomperaug Woods, August 14th, near Naugatuck, CT, her home for 65 years. Born August 9, 1920 in Rose Valley, PA to Jessie and Harry Lee Carey, she attended Friends Central School and graduated from William Woods College ’40 and Penn State University ’42, where she was a member of Kappa Alpha...

Peter Thomas Schieffer-Freigant

Peter Thomas Schieffer-Freigant

Aug 14, 2017

Winsted—Peter Thomas (Schieffer) Freigant, 63, husband of Barbara I. Freigant, died peacefully on Monday, August 14, 2017, at Hartford Hospital with his loving family by his side. Peter was born on May 26, 1954 in Waterbury, CT, the son of late John L. and Louise (Deschene) Schieffer. Peter was a graduate of W. F. Kaynor Tech School and was a...

Ellen M. Pardee

Ellen M. Pardee

Aug 13, 2017

CHESHIRE- Ellen Marie (Denegre) Pardee, 62, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, August 13, 2017 at her residence. She was born July 6, 1955 in Bangor, ME daughter of Joseph and Kathleen (Rodican) Denegre. Ellen was a graduate of UCONN where she received a B.A in Economics. She was a Sales Representative for Colonial Life Insurance prior to her retirement. Ms. Pardee...

Walter Montini

Walter Montini

Aug 13, 2017

Walter Montini Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather & Great grandfather Southbury, CT Walter Montini, 88, the husband of Gina (Marsiglia) Montini, died peacefully on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at Waterbury Hospital. Walter was born on September 28, 1928 in Patrica, Italy the son of the late Luigi and Paolina (Piatrina) Montini and had lived in Southbury for the past 36 years....

Linda Casini

Linda Casini

Aug 12, 2017

Linda Jean Casini 1952 - 2017 Murphy, NC Linda Jean Casini, 65, formerly of Naugatuck, CT, died peacefully on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at her home in North Carolina. Linda was born on August 9, 1952 the daughter of the late Neil P. and Erma (Mengacci) Casini. She attended Naugatuck schools and graduated from Naugatuck High School. Linda lived in...

Jane Guilford Harper

Jane Guilford Harper

Aug 11, 2017

CHESHIRE- Jane Guilford Harper, 99, passed away Friday August 11, 2017 at ElimPark Health Care Center surrounded by her four loving daughters. Jane was born in Cheshire on January 25, 1918, daughter of the late Irving and Emma (Fitch) Guilford. She graduated from Hill House High School in New Haven, attended Stoneleigh Junior College and graduated from Perry Normal School...

Arthur L. Trickey

Arthur L. Trickey

Aug 11, 2017

CHESHIRE - Arthur L. Trickey, 65, passed away Friday, August 11, 2017 at his home. Mr. Trickey was born February 12, 1952 in New Haven, the son of the late Thomas and Patricia (McDaid) Trickey. He was a longtime Cheshire resident where he was employed by Bozzottos and Hydro Air. He was known for his passion for fishing. Mr. Trickey...

Leah Faye Terrill

Leah Faye Terrill

Aug 10, 2017

BEACON FALLS - Leah Faye Terrill, 78, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017 at her home. She was the wife of the late Wallace Terrill. Mrs. Terrill was born March 23, 1939 in Pittston, PA, the daughter of the late Leo and Jane (Rogers) Rosum. She retired from Southbury Training School in 1987 where she worked for many years as...

John R. Forcinelli

John R. Forcinelli

Aug 10, 2017

John R. Forcinelli, age 82, of Cheshire entered into rest on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury. He was the devoted husband of Linda (Nacewicz) Forcinelli, with whom he celebrated 45 years of marriage this past April. John was born on May 22, 1935 in New Haven, son of the late Pasquale and Josephine (Mellilo) Forcinelli....

Andrew F. Maddaloni

Andrew F. Maddaloni

Aug 8, 2017

​Cheshire – Andrew F. Maddaloni, 84, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 8, 2017, surrounded by his wife and daughter, at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was the husband of Mary Lou (Carrington) Maddaloni for 55 years. Mr. Maddaloni was born on August 24, 1932 in Waterbury, a son of the late Vincent and Concetta (DiMaio) Maddaloni. Andy was a Korean War...

Lois Levin

Lois Levin

Aug 8, 2017

Southbury - Lois Levin, 95, formerly of Waterbury, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at Danbury Hospital. She was the wife of the late Stanley Levin, who passed away in 2003. Mrs. Levin was born October 5, 1921 in West Hartford, the daughter of Herman and Rebecca (Cousins) Levin. She was a 1942 Wellesey College Graduate and obtained her Master’s...

Anne Marie Greene

Anne Marie Greene

Aug 6, 2017

NAUGATUCK – Anne Marie Greene, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday August 6, 2017 in the VITAS unit at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was the wife of the late William A. Greene. Mrs. Greene was born June 29, 1932 in Stamford, the daughter of the late John C. and Helen M. (Grabowski) Smolinski. She was a longtime Naugatuck resident moving...

Donald Baker

Donald Baker

Aug 4, 2017

Beacon Falls, CT Donald G. Baker, 83, died peacefully on Friday, August 4, 2017 at his home. Donald was born on April 6, 1934 and had lived in Beacon Falls for the past 17 years. Donald earned a bachelors degree and had worked as an architect for many years. All services are private.

Helen Gesseck

Helen Gesseck

Aug 3, 2017

Naugatuck, CT - Helen J. (Pompano) Gesseck, 97, wife of the late Edward W. Gesseck, died peacefully on Thursday, August 3, 2017, at Saint Mary’s Hospital with loving family by her side. Helen was born on August 23, 1920, in New Haven, Conn. She was the daughter of the late Mary (Celentano) Pompano and Angelo Pompano, a Borough resident for...

Theresa B. Canas

Theresa B. Canas

Aug 3, 2017

Theresa B. Canas, 82, passed peacefully into eternal life on Thursday, August 3, 2017, at the Village at East Farms in Waterbury. She had recently moved from Cheshire, the town she loved and raised her family for over 50 years; but now considered the Village her home with her love of all the staff and residents there. Theresa was born...