Obituaries
Judith M. Sanchez
Apr 11, 2024
Judith M. “Judy” Sanchez, age 75, of Waterbury passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at her home. She is the beloved partner of Carlos Sanchez. Judy was born on July 29, 1948 in Waterbury, daughter of the late George and Ailsa (Blasl) Arab.
Judy grew up in Waterbury and later was a stay-at-home mom who cared for most of...
Chip Schofield
Apr 11, 2024
Naugatuck - Charles “Chip” Schofield III, 53, of Naugatuck, beloved husband of Melissa (Gallant) Schofield, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday April 11, 2024. Chip was born on August 4, 1970, in New Britain, CT.
Chip dedicated 20 years to the Naugatuck Police Department, retiring in 2019 as a Detective. For the past five years, Chip worked for...
Joseph Tampellini
Apr 11, 2024
Joseph J. Tampellini Lieutenant Colonel, USAFR Naugatuck, CT Joseph J. Tampellini, 78, husband of Patricia E. (Parker) Tampellini, died unexpectedly on April 11, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Joe was born June 23, 1945 in Waterbury, CT the oldest son of the late Oscar and Lenore (O’Connor) Tampellini. Joe attended local schools and graduated from Sacred Heart High School, Fairfield...
Ida Coppola
Apr 10, 2024
East Berlin, CT Ida Jane Coppola, 88, of East Berlin, formerly of Naugatuck and Waterbury, died peacefully on April 10, 2024 after a brief illness. Ida was the youngest daughter of the late Anthony Coppola Sr. and Genevieve (Caliento) Coppola. She was predeceased by her brothers, Joseph Coppola and Anthony Coppola Jr. and sister, Doris Tynan. A woman of deep...
Niqui Truong
Apr 8, 2024
Niqui Truong was born in Cheshire, Connecticut, on July 24, 1986. It is with great sadness that after a brave and courageous seven-year battle with cancer, she passed away on April 8, 2024, at only 37 years old. Niqui is survived by her loving parents, Quyen and Denh Truong; her sister, Jackie Truong; her brother, Jared Truong; and many loyal...
Earl J. Kurtz Jr.
Apr 7, 2024
CHESHIRE- Earl J. Kurtz Jr., 81, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024, at MidState Medical Center in Meriden. He was the husband of Lauri (Armbruster) Kurtz.
Mr. Kurtz was born June 21, 1942 in Waterbury, son of the late Earl J. Sr. and Ruth (Barto) Kurtz. He, along with three generations of family members, owned and operated Kurtz Farms in Cheshire,...
Herminio A. Santos
Apr 5, 2024
Naugatuck - Herminio A. Santos, 85, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at his home. He was the husband of the late Maria (Marques) Santos.
Mr. Santos was born September 26, 1938, in Portugal, the son of the late Simon and Vitalina (Francisca) Santos. He came to the U.S. in 1969 and raised his children in town. He was Supervisor...
Alan Decato
Apr 3, 2024
Alan Joseph Decato, 67, of Naugatuck, affectionately known as “Uncle Al”, beloved uncle and friend, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Waterbury Hospital. Alan was born June 13, 1956 at Norwalk Hospital to Doran and Gloria Decato.
Alan spent his early years growing up in Norwalk with his mother and younger brother, James. He spent his high school years...
Michelle Schafer
Apr 3, 2024
Naugatuck, CT Michelle Schafer, 54, wife of Pat Schafer, died unexpectedly on April 3, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Michelle was born in Jacksonville, FL on February 21, 1970 and had lived in Naugatuck for the past 30 years. Michelle was 100% selfless and accepting of everyone in a completely non-judgmental way. Besides being the center of her family’s world,...
Angelo Bianca
Apr 2, 2024
Woodbury, CT Angelo Paul Bianca, 90, died peacefully on April 2, 2024 at Waterbury Hospital. Angelo was born December 24, 1933 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late Vincenzo and Antoinette Bianca. He was raised in Waterbury, CT and graduated from Leavenworth High School. Angelo proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and before retiring in...
Mark Steven Pelletier
Apr 1, 2024
Mark Steven Pelletier, 62, passed away April 1, 2024, at his home in East Haven, CT, after over a year long battle with leukemia. He was the loving husband to Susan (Barrett) Pelletier. In the weeks leading up to his death, he was surrounded reminiscing with family and friends.
In addition to his devoted wife, Susan, Mark is survived by his...
Dorothy Murtha
Apr 1, 2024
Naugatuck, CT Dorothy A. “Dot” Murtha, 93, widow of Thomas F. Murtha, Sr., whom she was married to for 45 years, died peacefully on April 1, 2024 at River Glen in Southbury with loving family by her side. Dorothy was born December 23, 1930 in Shelton, CT daughter of the late Robert and Katherine (McIntyre) Wheeler and had lived in...
Carl O. Tartaglia Sr.
Mar 30, 2024
Carl O. Tartaglia Sr., age 85, of Lady Lake, FL and formerly of Naugatuck, entered into rest on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Cornerstone Hospice in Clermont, FL. He was the devoted husband of the late Evelyn (Kachman) Tartaglia, until her passing in 2001. Carl was born on April 14, 1938 in Bridgeport, son of the late Joseph and...
Myrna Joy Masterson
Mar 28, 2024
Myrna Joy (Suter) Masterson, age 86, formerly of Cheshire, entered into rest on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Worthington Manor in Berlin. She was the devoted wife of the late Trenton Dale Masterson for over 58 years, until his passing in 2016. Myrna was born on August 22, 1937 in Haileyville, OK, daughter of the late Pink Harl and Ada...
Asencio Timoteo
Mar 27, 2024
Asencio "Ace" Timoteo Loving husband, father, grandfather & brother Naugatuck, CT Asencio "Ace" Timoteo, 67, husband of almost 46 years and best friend of Patricia (Lennon) Timoteo passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 27. Ace was born May 8, 1956 in Caracas, Venezuela, son of the late Albino and Maria Timoteo. After immigrating to the...
Earle Root Jr
Mar 27, 2024
Beacon Falls, CT Earle Cameron Root Jr, age 70 of Beacon Falls, entered into peaceful rest on March 27, 2024 at Complete Care at Glendale in Naugatuck, after a short battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends in the weeks before his passing as they reminisced over memories. Earle was born on October 11, 1953 in Derby,...
John J. D'Amico
Mar 24, 2024
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WATERBURY – John J. D’Amico, AIA (American Institute of Architects), 92, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2024, at VITAS at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury.
Mr. D’Amico was born July 11, 1931, in Waterbury, the son of the late Joseph M. and L. Marie (Iorio) D’Amico. He was raised and educated in Waterbury. After graduation from Crosby High School,...
Francesanne Haywood
Mar 23, 2024
Naugatuck, CT Francesanne (Tully) Haywood, 77, loving wife of William Haywood, died unexpectedly on March 23, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital with family by her side. Frances was born August 21, 1946 in Waterbury, CT a daughter of the late James Edward and Frances Cecilia (Smegelski) Tully and had lived in Naugatuck all of her life. She graduated from Naugatuck...
Nancy J. Henao
Mar 21, 2024
NAUGATUCK – Nancy Jean Carreiro Henao, 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Torrington Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation in Torrington, CT.
Nancy was born February 20, 1940, in Waterbury, daughter of the late Jesse Carreiro and Flora (Sampson) Carreiro. She was a dedicated nurse’s aide at the former Glendale nursing home in Naugatuck for 25 years. Her...
Carmine Michael Criscuolo
Mar 20, 2024
In loving memory of Carmine Michael Criscuolo, age 100, a beloved and devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, and U.S. Army veteran. He passed away on March 20, 2024, peacefully at his home in Cheshire, CT. His lovingly devoted family provided comfort, company and support at his bedside throughout his final days. Born in Brooklyn, New York on February 25, 1924...
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