Obituaries

Herbert "Herbie" Wright

Herbert "Herbie" Wright

Aug 11, 2023

Herbert “Herbie” Wright, age 79, of Naugatuck passed away unexpectedly on Fri., Aug. 11, 2023 at his home.  He was the devoted husband of Ina (Alderman) Wright for over 58 years. Herbert was born on June 8, 1944 in Portland, ME, son of the late Vernon and Frances (Viollett) Wright.

Herbie worked for Carl Geary & Son from his teens...

Jeanne Ward

Jeanne Ward

Aug 11, 2023

Jeanne Ward, age 83, of Naugatuck entered into rest on Friday, August 11, 2023 at her home.  She was the devoted wife of William C. Ward for over 63 years.  Jeanne was born on May 11, 1940 in Norfolk, NE, daughter of the late John and Pearl (Staudenmaier) Shonka.  

Jeanne was a brilliant woman with a mind for numbers and...

Raymond V. O'Connor

Raymond V. O'Connor

Aug 5, 2023

Raymond Vincent O’Connor, 92, beloved husband of the late Sally H. O’Connor, died peacefully on August 5, at The Benchmark Senior Living Center in Hamden, CT. Ray was born on April 5, 1931 in New Haven, CT. to the late Daniel and Marguerite (Padden) O’Connor.

 In 1950, Ray enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Augsburg, Germany serving in the...

Thomas H. Denne III

Thomas H. Denne III

Aug 3, 2023

 

CHESHIRE - Thomas H. Denne III, age 79, beloved husband of Cynthia Graves Denne, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2023. Thomas was born on March 24, 1944, in Denver, CO, to the late Thomas H. and Anne Denne Jr.

Thomas graduated Hopkins School, Class of 1962. While at Hopkins Thomas played Football, Hockey and Captained the Baseball team....

Paula A. Caputo

Paula A. Caputo

Aug 1, 2023

 

Paula Caputo, 50, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Waterbury Hospital.  She was the wife of James Maslar.

Paula was born October 13, 1972, in Daytona Beach, FL, the daughter of Lorraine Caputo and the late Henry Frisbie.  She was a longtime Naugatuck resident, graduating from Naugatuck High School, class of 1990.

Everyone who knew Paula would...

Jeanette R. Daniels

Jeanette R. Daniels

Aug 1, 2023

Jeanette Rose Daniels, 78, of Naugatuck, passed away August 1, 2023. Jeanette was born on March 12, 1945 in Waterbury, CT to the late Howard Daniels and Louise Giannini Fonseca.

Jeanette leaves behind her children, Jamie (Gerald) Delumba, William Robidoux, Janessa (Vinny) Giannini, Henry Robidoux, Clayton (June) Robidoux and Joseph (Maggie) Carroll; 15 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and 23 great...

Edwin Marshall Tucker

Edwin Marshall Tucker

Jul 30, 2023

Edwin Marshall Tucker of Cheshire, Connecticut, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. He was 95 years old and was the loving husband of Carolyn (Davison) Tucker, who passed away at the age of 89 in January of this year.

He was known as Edwin to his many business associates and Marshall to friends...

Robert J. Dupre

Robert J. Dupre

Jul 26, 2023

Robert J. Dupre, age 83, of Cheshire entered into rest on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at his home with his loving family by his side.  He was the devoted husband of Frances (Martino) Dupre for over 57 years.  Robert was born on St. Joseph’s Day, March 19, 1940 in Waterbury, son of the late Ernest L. and Jeanette (Cormier) Dupre. 

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Patricia Cummings

Patricia Cummings

Jul 22, 2023

Cheshire - Patricia Cummings passed away at the age of 91 on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Mulberry Gardens in Plantsville surrounded by her loving family.  She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Thomas Cummings.

Pat was born March 8, 1932, in New Haven, the daughter of the late John and Katherine (Reynolds) Singleton.  A longtime resident of...

Thomas P. Quinn

Thomas P. Quinn

Jul 21, 2023

Cheshire - Thomas P. Quinn, 80, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023, at Connecticut Hospice surrounded by family.  He was the beloved husband of JoAnn (Bodie) Quinn.

Tom was born January 8, 1943, in Providence, RI, the son of the late John and Mary (Sullivan) Quinn.  He moved to Connecticut in 1957 and graduated from Cheshire High School in...

Loretta Motz

Loretta Motz

Jul 18, 2023

QUEENS N.Y.- Loretta Motz, 87, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at her home in Cheshire. She was the wife of the late Charles E. Motz.

Loretta was born July 20, 1935, in College Point N.Y., daughter of the late Martin and Elizabeth (Engel) Fleischer. She and her husband Charles were the former owners of H. Flessel Restaurant in College...

Brian J. Fenwick

Brian J. Fenwick

Jul 16, 2023

Beacon Falls - Brian J. Fenwick, age 55, passed away while surrounded by friends and family on Sunday, July 16, 2023.

Brian woke up every morning alongside the love of his life, Marguerite (Caraciolo) Fenwick. Every day was full of adventure, big or small. Whether he was ‘ransoming’ a toy bird after a friend used all the hot water on...

Peter J. Lango

Peter J. Lango

Jul 15, 2023

Peter J. Lango, age 75, lifelong resident of Waterbury passed away unexpectedly at his home after a brief but courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, July 15, 2023.  He was the devoted husband of Cynthia (Partiss) Lango for over 50 years.  Peter was born on May 13, 1948 in Waterbury, son of the late James and Frances (Butkis) Lango.

Peter...

Jon Smardin

Jon Smardin

Jul 14, 2023

Jon Smardin, 78, of Cheshire, beloved husband of Joanne Smardin, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on July 14, 2023. Prior to their move to Connecticut in 2020, they spent many happy retirement years living in Rhode Island. Jon was born on July 21, 1944, in New York to the late Sidney and Molly Smardin. When...

Gertrude Emma Griswold

Gertrude Emma Griswold

Jul 13, 2023

Gertrude Emma Griswold, age 96, a long-time resident of Oxford, entered into rest on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at the Lutheran Home of Southbury.  She was the devoted wife of the late Charles C. Griswold until his passing in 2013. Gertrude was born in 1926 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth (McSweet) Townsend.

She served as a WWII Nurse...

Dorothy D. Parker

Dorothy D. Parker

Jul 13, 2023

Dorothy (Draves) Parker, age 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at Midstate Medical Center after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Donald H. Parker. Dorothy, also known as Dottie or Dot to her friends, Sis to her family, and Grammy/MeMe to her grandchildren, was born on May 13,...

Margaret "Peggy" Eldridge

Margaret "Peggy" Eldridge

Jul 12, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of Margaret “Peggy” Eldridge 66, a remarkable individual whose presence touched the lives of countless people. She was the wife of Kevin Eldridge. Peggy departed this world on Wednesday July 12, 2023 at her home in Naugatuck. Leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and selfless service that will forever...

Karen D. Capasso

Karen D. Capasso

Jul 11, 2023

 

Karen (Davis) Capasso, 64, of Cheshire passed away Tuesday July 11, 2023 at the Connecticut Hospice in Branford. She was the loving wife of Douglas J. Capasso with whom she shared 42 years of marriage.

Karen was born July 20, 1958 in Providence, RI, a daughter of the late Charles A. and Maureen (Murphy) Davis and was a longtime...

Dr. Richard J. Shanahan

Dr. Richard J. Shanahan

Jul 9, 2023

 

NAUGATUCK – Dr. Richard (Dick) J. Shanahan passed away on July 9, 2023, at Waterbury Hospital with his loving family by his side.

Dick was born in Waterbury, CT on December 30, 1932, to the late Dr. Daniel and Cecilia (Freeman) Shanahan.  He attended Salem Elementary School and Sacred Heart High School, where he was captain of the swim...

Kenneth H. Clark, Jr.

Kenneth H. Clark, Jr.

Jul 5, 2023

Kenneth H. Clark, Jr., of Naugatuck, passed away on July 5, 2023. Kenny was born on March 10, 1957 in Waterbury, to Natalie Clark and the late Kenneth H. Clark, Sr.

Kenny was a lifelong resident of Naugatuck, attending Naugatuck schools. He served in the United States Navy and was a carpenter most of his adult life. Kenny was a...

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