Obituaries

Robert Richardson

Robert Richardson

May 30, 2017

WATERTOWN - Robert H. Richardson died peacefully at home with his family at his side on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. Born on November 17, 1928 to the late Lydia and Oscar Richardson of Naugatuck, Robert is survived by his wife Edith Beres Richardson and his daughter Nancy McKernon and her husband Mac, his grandchildren Jacob Robert and Alexandra. He graduated...

Peter L. DeVit

Peter L. DeVit

May 28, 2017

Cheshire - Peter L. DeVit, 83, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017 at his home. He was the husband of Ingrid E. (Dickson) DeVit. Mr. DeVit was born April 20, 1934 in New Haven, the son of the late Peter F. and Rina (Calza) DeVit. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Besides his wife...

Clifton R. Hartman

Clifton R. Hartman

May 27, 2017

Clifton R. Hartman, 97, of Chester and formerly of Cheshire passed away in the company of his family on Saturday, May 27, 2017. He was born on May 21, 1920 in Bethlehem, PA to Chester and Dorothy Bowman Hartman. After graduating from high school in Dunellen, NJ, Clif attended Lehigh University, Rutgers University and Columbia University where he studied organic...

Teseo Trocchi

Teseo Trocchi

May 24, 2017

CHESHIRE - Teseo Trocchi, 88, of Cheshire and Italy, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017 in L’Aquila, Italy. He was the husband of the late Bruna (De Andreis) Trocchi who passed away in 2005. Mr. Trocchi was born September 29, 1928 in Castel Paganica Di Montereale, Italy, the son of the late Alberico and Lucia (Corona) Trocchi. When he first...

Shari Lee LeBel

Shari Lee LeBel

May 23, 2017

Shari Lee (Sickola) LeBel, age 59, of Beacon Falls passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at her home. She was the wife of the late Donald J. LeBel, Sr. Shari was born on March 15, 1958 in Waterbury, loving daughter of Shirley W. (Dyson) Sickola and the late John E. Sickola Jr. Shari worked for the State of...

Antonio Nunes

Antonio Nunes

May 22, 2017

ANTONIO V. NUNES Oldest C.U.P. member Naugatuck, CT Antonio V. Nunes, 88, the husband of Balbina (Fernandes) Nunes, died peacefully on Monday, May 22, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Antonio was born on September 2, 1928 in Torreira, Portugal a son of the late Antonio M. Vieira and Amelia N. Pereira and had lived in Naugatuck...

Paul Robert Gerencser

Paul Robert Gerencser

May 22, 2017

CHESHIRE – Paul Robert Gerencser, 42, passed away Monday, May 22, 2017. Paul was born June 14, 1974 in New Haven, the son of Robert J. and Marcia L. (Franco) Gerencser. He was a longtime Cheshire resident and attended local schools. Paul attended prep school at Bridgton Academy in North Bridgton, ME before enrolling at Roger Williams University in Bristol,...

Manuel Matos

Manuel Matos

May 21, 2017

Naugatuck- Manuel M. Matos, 81, the husband of Rosa Matos, died peacefully at home on May 21, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Manuel was born on January 14, 1936 in Murtosa, Portugal a son of the late Joao Augusto and Ana Joaquina Matos. Manuel was a hard working and skilled carpenter. He was a member of Our Lady of...

Emily 'Millie' Olsovey

Emily 'Millie' Olsovey

May 20, 2017

Emily “Millie” Olsovey, age 94, of Boyton Beach, FL and formerly of Naugatuck, CT entered into rest on Saturday, May 20, 2017 peacefully at her home with her loving daughter by her side. She was the devoted wife for over of the late Joseph Olsovey for over 67 years. Millie was born on March 10, 1923 in Oxford, CT, daughter...

Gary Madnick

Gary Madnick

May 19, 2017

Gary Madnick, age 61, of Waterbury passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 19, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospital. A Graveside Service was held on Sunday, May 21st in the Brass City Lodge Cemetery in Waterbury. Gary was a lifelong resident of Waterbury during which he worked for the City, and then Easter Seals in his later years. Despite living in...

BEACON FALLS –

BEACON FALLS –

May 19, 2017

BEACON FALLS – Nicholas A. Daigle, 37, passed away in his home on Friday, May 19, 2017. Nick was born December 20, 1979, in Derby. He is survived by his parents, Arthur Daigle Jr. and Debra (Russell) Daigle of Beacon Falls; his sister, Lisa Daigle of Chicago, IL; and his grandfather, Nathan Russell of Beacon Falls. He was raised in...

Daryoush Farshid Hakim

Daryoush Farshid Hakim

May 18, 2017

Daryoush Farshid Hakim passed away on May 18, 2017 at the age of 84. He died at Yale New Haven Hospital surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. Farshid was born on December 17, 1932 to Reverend Jollinous and Badieh Hakim and was the youngest of four sons. He attended grammar school in Tehran, Iran and graduated from...

Ephraim Alexander

Ephraim Alexander

May 18, 2017

Ephraim Alexander, age 88, of Columbia, Maryland and formerly of Waterbury passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at his home. Ephraim was born on December 26, 1928, son of the late Solomon and Lena (Greenberg) Alexander and beloved brother of the late Muriel (Alexander) and Louis Solomon. Mr. Alexander enjoyed spending time with his niece and nephew and families....

Randall C. Nelson

Randall C. Nelson

May 17, 2017

WATERBURY - Randall C. Nelson, 72, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was the husband of Lois J. (Horrocks) Nelson. Mr. Nelson was born March 1, 1945 in Bristol, TN, the son of the late Jasper and Gloria (Leona) Nelson. He served his country during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Navy. He was employed...

Genevieve Litke

Genevieve Litke

May 17, 2017

Naugatuck, CT Genevieve “Jean” (McDonnell) Litke, 85, the widow of Norman F. Litke, Sr., died peacefully on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Glendale Center surrounded by her loving family. Genevieve was born on January 24, 1932 in Pittston, PA a daughter of the late Genevieve and Leroy McDonnell and had lived in Naugatuck for most of her life. Jean was...

Frances Barbiero

Frances Barbiero

May 15, 2017

Frances Barbiero, died Monday, May 15, 2017 after a long illness. She was born in Waterbury, CT to the late Dominic and Ninfina Barbiero and attended local schools. For many years she worked as a nurse and she enjoyed family time, reading and traveling. Frances is survived by her son Michael and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her...

Samuel Rosiello Jr

Samuel Rosiello Jr

May 15, 2017

Naugatuck, CT Samuel Rosiello, Jr., 69, died peacefully on May 15, 2017 at Waterbury Hospital. Sam was born June 30, 1947 in Bridgeport, CT a son of the late Samuel and Pauline (Giammattei) Rosiello, Sr. and had lived in Naugatuck for 20 years having also lived in Waterbury and Fairfield. Sam enjoyed his family and he loved to eat and...

Robin Ann Mitchell

Robin Ann Mitchell

May 14, 2017

Ms. Robin Ann Mitchell, 58, of Seymour, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 14, 2017 at her home. Robin was born in Derby, June 20, 1958, a daughter of Palma (Marcucio) Mitchell, and the late Ronald Mitchell, Sr. and was a lifelong resident of the Valley. She was educated in the Derby school system and was a graduate of Derby High...

Barbara E. Wolff

Barbara E. Wolff

May 11, 2017

Barbara E. Wolff, age 84, of Naugatuck entered into rest on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Glendale Center. Barbara was born on February 28, 1933 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Wallace and Annabelle Wooster. She was a resident of Naugatuck for over 30 years, coming from Southbury, Shelton and Derby. Barbara was a homemaker who raised three boys, she...

Robert Newhart

Robert Newhart

May 10, 2017

Naugatuck, CT Robert T. Newhart, 76, the widower of Sarah (Brown) Newhart, died peacefully on May 10, 2017 in the VITAS Innovative Care Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital with loving family by his side. Robert was born July 29, 1940 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late Robert T. and Vera (Tatro) Newhart and grew up in Middlebury. He...