Obituaries

Maria A. Durley

Maria A. Durley

Jul 1, 2023

Bethany, CT – Maria Anne Dietrich Durley, 80, passed away quietly on Saturday, July 1, 2023, with her loving husband, and loved ones by her side.

She was born on September 15, 1942, in Washington, DC, and was predeceased by her mother Anne R. Stotz in 2011 and her stepfather Ralph L. Stotz in 1974.  Besides her loving husband of...

Susan H. Festa

Susan H. Festa

Jul 1, 2023

CHESHIRE- Susan H. Festa, 73, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Royal of Westerly Nursing Center in Westerly, RI. She was the wife of Eugene N. Festa. Mrs. Festa was born June 16,1950, in New Haven, daughter of the late Leonard and Patricia (Brady) Hunter. She was a retired award-winning floral designer who worked at several local florists, including...

Phyllis Rubbo

Phyllis Rubbo

Jun 27, 2023

Cheshire - Phyllis (Pearsall) Rubbo, 76, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at her home.   She was the wife of Patsy Rubbo.

Mrs. Rubbo was born April 18, 1947, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Charles and Mable (Fraser) Pearsall.  She was a lifelong Cheshire resident and graduate of Cheshire High School (Class of 1965).  In support of...

Frances E. Hoshor

Frances E. Hoshor

Jun 26, 2023

CHESHIRE- Frances E. Hoshor, 99, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023 at Masonicare Home Health & Hospice. She was the wife of the late Everett P. Hoshor.

Mrs. Hoshor was born October 6, 1923, in Cheshire, CT., daughter of the late Egidio and Gemma (Bellfi) Pivirotto. She was a devoted wife and mother who cherished time spent with her family....

David L. Tufano

David L. Tufano

Jun 22, 2023

Shelton - David L. Tufano, 60, passed away on Thursday, June 22,2023.  David was born June 26, 1962, in Fall River, MA, the son of the late Leonard and Elizabeth (See) Tufano. He is predeceased by his brother Chris Tufano, and nephew Keith Basta. David is survived by his sisters, Geraldine Rosato of Naugatuck, Ellen Lalley of Shelton, and Carol...

Alice Margaret "Sally" Blakely

Alice Margaret "Sally" Blakely

Jun 22, 2023

Alice Margaret (Wilson) Blakely passed away peacefully on June 22, 2023, at her home in Elim Park, Cheshire, Connecticut.  Sally (as she was known by friends and family) lived at Elim Park since November of 2009.  Prior to moving to Elim Park, Sally, and her husband Frank L. Blakely (who passed away 2/9/2001) of over 50 years lived at 150...

Ronald J. Kalinowski

Ronald J. Kalinowski

Jun 21, 2023

Mr. Ronald J. Kalinowski Sr., 82, formally of Naugatuck, CT and most recently of New Boston, NH passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, surrounded by his loving children Ron and April Kalinowski.

Ronald was born on April 21, 1941, in Waterbury, CT. He was the son of the late John and Theresa (Bilot) Kalinowski. Ronald was educated in Naugatuck’s...

Anthony G. Smaldone

Anthony G. Smaldone

Jun 21, 2023

Anthony (Tony) Gerard Smaldone, age 76, of Cheshire, entered into rest on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, after a courageous battle with Leukemia, with his loving family by his side. He was the devoted husband of Jennifer (Johnson) Smaldone for over 44 years. Anthony was born on December 22, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of the late Anthony G....

Tina S. Swezey

Tina S. Swezey

Jun 21, 2023

Tina Susanne Swezey, 70, of Cheshire, CT passed away peacefully on June 21, 2023, at Midstate Medical Center in Meriden, CT, surrounded by close family. She was born on December 13, 1952, in New Haven, CT, to Louisa Gough and the late Donald Gough. She attended North Haven High School with the class of 1971. Tina was a beloved mother,...

Steven F. Zentek

Steven F. Zentek

Jun 20, 2023

 

Mr. Steven Zentek, 66, of Cheshire, passed away Tuesday June 20, 2023 at the Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford, surrounded by his family.

Steven was born January 11, 1957 in Waterbury a son of the late Frank and Lyda (Mumley) Zentek and was a longtime Cheshire resident. He was a graduate of Cheshire High School. Having a strong work...

Stephen Charles Greenwood

Stephen Charles Greenwood

Jun 19, 2023

Stephen Charles Greenwood, 56, of Cheshire, beloved husband of Jennifer Greenwood, passed away on June 19, 2023. Stephen was born on November 9, 1966 in Palo Alto, CA to Ann Marie Wozmak and the late George Greenwood. 

Although born in California, Steve grew up in Cheshire, Connecticut. He attended all levels of school in Cheshire, and graduated from Cheshire High...

Vincent A. Lupachino Sr.

Vincent A. Lupachino Sr.

Jun 19, 2023

WATERBURY – Vincent A. Lupachino (Lupo), 83, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Darlene (Beck) Lupachino.

Mr. Lupachino was born March 3, 1940, in Waterbury, son of the late Peter and Virginia (Marchese) Lupo. He was a retired Electrical Contractor and was a long time Risdon employee,...

Mary B. Smith

Mary B. Smith

Jun 18, 2023

Mary B. Smith, 96, of Waterbury, beloved wife of the late Francis “Red’ Smith, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2023. Mary was born on January 26, 1927 in Waterbury, CT to the late Edward and Margaret (Kehoe) Byrne.

Mary was a 1944 graduate of Naugatuck High School. She attended Dunbarton College of Holy Cross in Washington D.C. After graduating in 1946...

Carolyn Hardin Engelhardt

Carolyn Hardin Engelhardt

Jun 18, 2023

Carolyn Hardin Engelhardt, age 79, of Bloomfield, CT passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023.  She was married for over 53 years to the late Reverend George Christian Engelhardt.  Carolyn was born on May 10, 1944 in Memphis, TN, daughter of the late Melvin Loyd Hardin and Helen Harriet Hardin (Morrison). Carolyn grew up in Arkansas and remained very tied...

Robert Stewart Huston Parr

Robert Stewart Huston Parr

Jun 17, 2023

CHESHIRE- Robert Stewart Huston Parr, 76, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Civita Care Center at Cheshire. He was the devoted and beloved husband of Marcia (Fujino) Parr. Bob was born March 15, 1947 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, son of the late Elburn and Isabel (McTavish) Parr.

Growing up, he was an avid skier and hockey player. Throughout his...

Lisa Guerrieri

Lisa Guerrieri

Jun 15, 2023

CHESHIRE, CT – Lisa Guerrieri, 62, of Cheshire, CT (formerly of Woodbridge, CT) passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Lisa was the beloved wife of Dr. Jonathan A. Schneider. Lisa was born on September 17, 1960 in Houston, Texas, daughter of the late Nicholas P., Sr., and Mildred (Wanat) Guerrieri. Lisa attended Amity Regional High School (Class of...

Errol Joel DeLott

Errol Joel DeLott

Jun 15, 2023

Errol Joel DeLott, 84, of Cheshire, CT, beloved husband of Mickey DeLott, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on June 15, 2023, following a sudden illness. Errol was born on May 15, 1939, in Hartford, CT, to the late Zelda and Benjamin DeLott.

A proud alumnus of Babson College, Errol served with honor in the United States Army....

Grace S. Dillon

Grace S. Dillon

Jun 12, 2023

Grace S. Dillon, 93, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Ellington, Connecticut, on Monday, June 12, 2023.  Grace was born in Wethersfield, Connecticut on January 15, 1930, the middle daughter of Richard Smith and Angela Curtin Smith.

Grace was a kind, generous, selfless and dignified person, a devoted wife and mother.  Resilience was a major part of her...

Mary L. (Zentek) Galko

Mary L. (Zentek) Galko

Jun 7, 2023

Prospect - Mary Galko, 94 passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at her home. She was the wife of the late Walter Galko Sr.

Mrs. Galko was born and raised on Zentek Farm on February 17, 1929, the daughter of the late Pawel and Aniela (Jablonski) Zentek.  She was married in 1952 and moved to Prospect where Mary and...

Amy L. McCauley

Amy L. McCauley

Jun 6, 2023

CHESHIRE – Amy L. McCauley, 94, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at The Hebrew Center for Health & Rehabilitation. She was a fifty-year resident of Cheshire, and a parishioner of St. Bridget of Sweden Parish. She was the wife of the late Donald J. McCauley.

Amy was born January 17, 1929, in New Bedford, MA, daughter of the late...

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