Obituaries

Mary Kimmer

Mary Kimmer

Oct 17, 2015

Naugatuck, CT Mary Kimmer, 80, of Naugatuck, the widow of Walter Kimmer, Sr., died peacefully Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Vitas Healthcare at St. Mary’s Hospital. Mary was born March 1, 1935 in Waterbury, CT a daughter of the late Nicola and Angeline (Pagluica) Manna and had lived in Naugatuck for most of her life. Mary retired from Peter Paul,...

Mary Elizabeth Hackett

Mary Elizabeth Hackett

Oct 17, 2015

CHESHIRE- Mary Elizabeth (Andresen) Hackett, 85, passed away Saturday October 17, 2015 at her home with family. She is survived by her husband Thomas P. Hackett and her beloved brother George Andresen Mary Elizabeth “Betsy” was born January 6, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY daughter George and Mary (Healy) Andresen. She attended St Theresa of Avila Grammar School and graduated in...

James Mckelvey Sr

James Mckelvey Sr

Oct 12, 2015

Beacon Falls, CT James H. McKelvey, Sr., 86, died Monday, October 12, 2015 at his home. Jim was born on November 28, 1928 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late Chester and Catherine (Farrell) McKelvey and had worked at Scovill Manufacturing for 28 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Korean Conflict and he was...

Ernest Lubinskas

Ernest Lubinskas

Oct 11, 2015

Prospect, CT Ernest Victor Lubinskas, died Sunday, October 11, 2015 in Waterbury. Born October 5, 1944, he was the son of the late Ernest F. Lubinskas and Nellie (Gedraitis) Lubinskas, who had lived in Prospect. He graduated from St. Joseph Grammar School and Warren F. Kaynor Technical School. He was a combat veteran of the Vietnam War, having served as...

John Kelleher, Jr. Md

John Kelleher, Jr. Md

Oct 8, 2015

Middlefield, CT Dr. John Edward Kelleher, 76, the husband of Kathy L. (Dean) Kelleher, died peacefully on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at Mid State Medical Center in Meriden. Dr. Kelleher was born on February 3, 1939 in New Haven, CT a son of the late John Edward Kelleher, Sr., and Julia (Bovie) Kelleher. Dr. Kelleher graduated from Hamden High School,...

Thomas O'Brien

Thomas O'Brien

Oct 8, 2015

CHESHIRE - Thomas O'Brien Jr., 52, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2015 at Masonicare in Wallingford. He was the husband of Michelle (Gagliardi) O’Brien. Tom was born April 6, 1963 in West Hartford, the son of the late Thomas R O’Brien Sr. and June (Moran) O'Brien He had worked 18 yrs. as a town employee and owned his own business...

Christian J. Innaimo

Christian J. Innaimo

Oct 7, 2015

CHESHIRE - Christian Innaimo, 18, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2015. Christian was born June 13, 1997, the son of Steven and Christine (Hartman) Innaimo. He was a 2015 graduate of Cheshire High School and was a participant in many town sports including Cheshire Jr. Football, Baseball, Soccer, Lacrosse and CHS Football. His real passion was music – mixing and...

Elizabeth Lee

Elizabeth Lee

Oct 6, 2015

PROSPECT - Elizabeth Lee, 74, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at her home. She was the wife of James “Jim” Lee. Liz was born April 9, 1941 in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Louis and Mary (Mecca) Hotchkiss. She was the owner/operator of Sugar Plum Day Care in Naugatuck for over 30 years. In addition to being a...

Doris Clark

Doris Clark

Oct 5, 2015

SOUTHBURY- Doris Post Clark, a resident of Pomperaug Woods, was born Doris Beatrice Swanson on September 19, 1917, in Waterbury to William and Clara Swanson. The daughter of Swedish-American parents, she early determined to excel in English and while in grade school won an elocution prize for public speaking. She graduated from Crosby High School where she participated in drama...

Cheryl Birdsall

Cheryl Birdsall

Oct 5, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC - Cheryl C. Birdsall, 69, entered into eternal rest on Monday October 5, 2015 at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, MD after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Cheryl was born on October 17, 1945 in New York, NY, the daughter of the late Norton and Gertrude (Clark) Birdsall. She was raised in Cheshire, graduating from...

Peter J. Schulam

Peter J. Schulam

Oct 5, 2015

CHESHIRE - Peter J. Schulam, 84, passed away Monday, October 5, 2015 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was the husband of Evelyne (Cassella) Schulam. Mr. Schulam was born February 4, 1931 in Guilford, the son of the late Peter J. and Mary (Szewczynski) Schulam. He served his country in the U.S. Navy and was a Foreman for SNET until his...

Marjorie M. 'Marge Midge' Ferry

Marjorie M. 'Marge Midge' Ferry

Oct 2, 2015

WOLCOTT - Marjorie “Marge” “Midge” Ferry, 90, passed away Friday, October 2, 2015 at VITAS at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury. She was the wife of the late Ray L. Ferry Jr. for 54 years. Mrs. Ferry was born February 12, 1925 in Waterbury, one of 8 children to the late George and Bessie (Rowe) Truelove. She was a Gold...

Everett J. Clark

Everett J. Clark

Oct 2, 2015

CHESHIRE - Everett J. Clark, 94, passed away Friday, October 2, 2015 at Hospital Of Central CT At Bradley-Memorial Campus. He was the husband of Beverly (Knodel) Clark. Mr. Clark was born November 18, 1920 in New Haven, the son of the late Jesse and the late Bertha (Bornman) Clark. He was a lifetime Cheshire resident who served his country...

Janet C. Griggs

Janet C. Griggs

Oct 1, 2015

Waterbury - Janet C. Griggs of Waterbury died peacefully Thursday, October 1, 2015 at Beacon Brook Health Center of Naugatuck. Miss Griggs was born February 18, 1935, in Waterbury, daughter of the late Joseph D. and Aldona (Rice) Griggs. She was a graduate of Shepardson School, Middlebury, Wilby High School, Waterbury and served on active duty in the United States...

Patricia Laukaitis

Patricia Laukaitis

Sep 30, 2015

MIDDLEBURY- Patricia (Checkovich) Laukaitis, 58, passed away peacefully after a very long battle with cancer with her family and loved ones by her side, Wednesday, September 30, 2015 in the VITAS Unit of St. Mary’s Hospital. She was the wife of Ronald Laukaitis. Patricia was born June 10, 1957 in Norwalk, the daughter of June (Feilner) Checkovich and the late...

Alpi J. '"Bitsy"' Ricciardi,  Jr.

Alpi J. '"Bitsy"' Ricciardi, Jr.

Sep 30, 2015

WATERBURY- Alpi J. Ricciardi Jr., a.k.a. “Bitsy”, 75 passed away, Wednesday September 30, 2015 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was born November 3, 1939 in Waterbury son of the late Pauline Ricciardi-Grant and Milan Grant Sr. Bitsy was a graduate from Leavenworth High School. In 1962 he enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. He...

Bertha Maddaloni

Bertha Maddaloni

Sep 30, 2015

CHESHIRE - Bertha Maddaloni, 88, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at Mid-State Medical Center in Meriden surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Vincent P. Maddaloni who passed away in 2009. Bertha was born November 4, 1926 in Waterbury, CT. She is the daughter of the late Frank and the late Bertha (Baumann) Yanny....

James Gabani

James Gabani

Sep 30, 2015

NAUGATUCK - James Gabani, 63, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at his home. He was the husband of Elaine (Sarasin) Gabani. Jim was born November 13, 1951 in Waterbury, the son of the late Emo and Elizabeth (Caulfield) Gabani. He was a lifelong Naugatuck resident where he was employed by Risdon Manufacturing. He was a communicant of St. Francis...

Christina M. DuMoulin

Christina M. DuMoulin

Sep 30, 2015

NAUGATUCK- Christina M. (Pavlinsky) DuMoulin, 53, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at her residence. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph DuMoulin in 2002. She was born October 8, 1961 in Danbury daughter of Marcella (Kasarda) and the late Walter Pavlinsky Jr. Christina’s pride and joy was being a full time care giver for her daughter Cassandra DuMoulin....

Pat W. Ciaburri

Pat W. Ciaburri

Sep 30, 2015

Services for Pat will be private and at the convenience of his family.