Obituaries

Janet M. Hale

Janet M. Hale

Feb 16, 2017

CHESHIRE – Janet M. Hale, 59, passed away February 16, 2017 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. She was the longtime companion of Joseph Maruffi. Janet was born February 27, 1957 in Southington, the daughter of the late Kenneth Ives and Mary (Allen) Hale. She was a Professional Driver for Tilcon CT Inc. recently retiring after 34...

Eric Eugene Gessner

Eric Eugene Gessner

Feb 15, 2017

NAUGATUCK- Eric Eugene Gessner, 58, passed away Wednesday February 15, 2017 at Yale New Haven Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Deborah (Cummings) Gessner. Eric and Deb had celebrated over 28 years of marriage together, but have known each other since 2nd grade; they were friends throughout their school years and even shared a...

Jay Bontatibus

Jay Bontatibus

Feb 12, 2017

Jay Bontatibus, age 52, of Los Angeles, CA and formerly of Cheshire, CT entered into rest on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at St. John’s Heath Center in Santa Monica, CA. Jay was born on July 31, 1964 in Cheshire, son of Michael and Frances Bontatibus. Jay had a big heart and was fiercely loyal to his family and friends. He...

John J. Sexton

John J. Sexton

Feb 12, 2017

WATERBURY- John “Jack” J. Sexton Jr., 80, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017 at the Cheshire House. He was the loving husband of Louise (Nelson) Sexton, whom he was married to for 54 years. Mr. Sexton was born September 26, 1936 in Waterbury son of the late John and Elizabeth (Dunn) Sexton, and stepmother Marie Sexton. Jack proudly served in...

Mei-Chi Sarin

Mei-Chi Sarin

Feb 12, 2017

Mei-Chi “Mickey” Sarin 1947-2017 Mei-Chi "Mickey" Sarin, 69, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017 in Sugar Land, TX. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Robert Noah Sarin; her daughters Mei-Ling and Shana; and siblings. Mickey was known for her kindness, and sweet soul. A memorial services was held at the Bellaire United Methodist Chapel on Saturday, February...

Russell French

Russell French

Feb 11, 2017

CHESHIRE- Russell French, 89, passed away, Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Apple Rehab in Middletown. He was predeceased by his wife Jane H. French in 2010 after 61 years of marriage. Russell was born May 1, 1927, the son of the late Sydney and Mabel (Gamble) French. He was a longtime Litchfield and Cheshire resident. He and his family enjoyed...

James Archambault

James Archambault

Feb 11, 2017

Cheshire - James Archambault, 74 passed away at his home on Saturday, February 11, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Kristina (Hosko) Archambault. Mr. Archambault was born on May 2, 1942 in Waterbury, a son of the late Louis E. Archambault Sr. and Ruth (Garrigus) Archambault. He attended Wolcott schools and graduated from Wilby High School. He received his...

Emilia D'Alessandro

Emilia D'Alessandro

Feb 11, 2017

Waterbury, CT Emilia D’Alessandro, 75, died peacefully Saturday, February 11, 2017 at her home. Emilia was born on April 17, 1941 in Italy, a daughter of the late Amedeo and Luigina (Fratelli) Pecorale and had lived in Waterbury for the past 56 years, where she worked as a seamstress in the bridal industry. Her greatest joy was spending time with...

Deryl Dunnuck

Deryl Dunnuck

Feb 11, 2017

Naugatuck, CT Deryl G. Dunnuck, 91, the husband of Ann (Velich) Dunnuck, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Wolcott View Manor. Deryl was born on April 19, 1925 in Indianapolis, IN the son of the late Robert and Ilva (Detweiler) Dunnuck. Deryl worked as a service manager for Remington Rand and as the warehouse manager for Perkin...

Michael Ceresa

Michael Ceresa

Feb 11, 2017

MICHAEL CERESA Michael Ceresa, age 67, a longtime resident of Prospect, beloved husband of Ann (Spadolino) Ceresa, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 11th. Mr. Ceresa was born November 19, 1949 in Bridgeport, CT to the late Emile and Edna (Hulse) Ceresa and was a graduate of Warren Harding High School, class of 1967. Michael is survived...

Arthur K. Schneider

Arthur K. Schneider

Feb 8, 2017

Wolcott - Arthur K. Schneider, 70, passed away on Wednesday February 8, 2017 at his home. He was born in Schenectady, NY on April 27, 1946. Arthur spent all of his life in Connecticut. Arthur is survived by his beloved partner of 16 years, Susan Proto, and her 2 sons, Jonathan and Matthew. He is also survived by his brother,...

John A. Nacunas

John A. Nacunas

Feb 8, 2017

NAUGATUCK- Mr. John A. Nacunas, 92 of Naugatuck, passed away Wednesday Feb. 8, 2017 at the Apple Rehab of Watertown. He was the husband of the late Alice (Hoppe) Nacunas who passed away in 1998 after 47 years of marriage. Mr. Nacunas was born in Waterbury. July 27, 1924, a son of the late Anthony and Josephine (Bositis) Nacunas and...

Loretta Cindy Clarke

Loretta Cindy Clarke

Feb 8, 2017

Loretta Cindy Clarke, age 58, of York, PA and formerly of the Cheshire Hamden area, entered into rest on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at the Wellspan York Hospital. Loretta was born on December 22, 1958 in Hamden, CT, daughter of the late Foster and Ethel (Hurlburt) Clarke. She was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother, and her grandchildren were...

Jennifer Lillian 'Jenn' James

Jennifer Lillian 'Jenn' James

Feb 6, 2017

Jennifer Lillian “Jenn” James, age 29, of Naugatuck passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury. Jenn was born on January 20, 1988, daughter of Elaine (Bellemare) James and the late Martin G. James. Jenn was a loving and devoted mother to her son, Logan, he was her everything, her world. Together they enjoyed trips...

Germaine Gardiner

Germaine Gardiner

Jan 31, 2017

WATERBURY- Germaine (Dugre) (Beatty) Gardiner, 89, of Waterbury passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Apple Rehab in Watertown. Mrs. Gardiner was born May 19, 1927 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Arthur and Aurore Dugre. Germaine graduated from Catholic High, Waterbury, in 1945 and from Post College with a business degree, quickly securing a managerial position at the...

Felismina Rodrigues

Felismina Rodrigues

Jan 31, 2017

Naugatuck, CT—Felismina A. Rodrigues, 88, the wife of Francisco "Frank" Rodrigues, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 with her husband by her side, as he’s been for the past 66 years. She joins her son, Frank Amador Rodrigues, who passed away in 2013. Felismina was born January 23, 1929 in Mishawaka, IN, the eldest daughter of the late Manuel...

Andrew Falk

Andrew Falk

Jan 31, 2017

CHESHIRE - Andrew Falk, 30, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at his home. Andrew was born September 17, 1986 in New Haven, the son of Donald A. Falk and Karen (Wagner) Longyear. He was a lifelong Cheshire resident where he graduated from Cheshire High School Class of 2004. He was employed for a number of years with Shop Rite...

Jacqueline A. Wilczewski

Jacqueline A. Wilczewski

Jan 30, 2017

Prospect - Jacqueline A. Wilczewski, 83 passed away on Monday, January 30, 2017 at her home in Prospect, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard Wilczewski. Mrs. “Wiz”, as she was affectionately called, was born on March 27, 1933 in Derby, the daughter of the late John and Catherine (Daly) Miller. Before moving...

Annie Beadle

Annie Beadle

Jan 30, 2017

WOLCOTT- Annie Laure Beadle, 86, passed away January 30, 2017, in Wolcott at the Wolcott View Manor nursing home after a long illness. She was born Betty Laurie in Concord, New Hampshire, on September 13, 1930, daughter of William Alan Laurie and Mary Morey Laurie. A graduate of Concord N.H. high school, she went on to further studies at the...

Edmond R. St. Martin

Edmond R. St. Martin

Jan 29, 2017

Edmond R. St. Martin, age 85, “Poet, Punster and Singer” of Cheshire entered into rest on Sunday, January 29, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was the devoted husband of Joan (Carey) St. Martin for over 50 years. Edmond was born on November 20, 1931 in Waterbury, son of the late Wilfred and Dora (Payeur) St. Martin. Ed served his...