Obituaries

Paul Cohen

Paul Cohen

Sep 28, 2015

Naugatuck, CT Paul M. Cohen, 81, husband of the late Cynthia (Bossowick) Cohen, died peacefully Monday, September 28, 2015 at Paradigm of Prospect. Mr. Cohen was born on June 23, 1934 in New Haven, CT a son of the late Nathan and Rose (Weiner) Cohen. He was a former bakery manager for Pathmark Supermarkets and he was a U.S. Army...

Katherine A. Ludwig

Katherine A. Ludwig

Sep 28, 2015

Katherine A. Ludwig, 88, of Cheshire, passed away Monday, September 28. She was born on April 28, 1927 in Naugatuck, daughter of the late Harry and Agnes (Norris) Stephens, and attended school there, including several years in a one-room schoolhouse. Katherine is survived by her husband, John, whom she married on Valentine’s Day, 1948, as well as her three sons:...

John "JJ" Kushwara

John "JJ" Kushwara

Sep 27, 2015

WALLINGFORD - John “JJ” Kushwara, 95, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side, Sunday September 27, 2015. John was predeceased by the love of his life, Marcia (Yarosis) Kushwara. John, the youngest son of the late Harry (Gregorie) and Mary (Shirak) Kushwara was born in Waterbury, CT on July 7, 1920 and graduated from Leavenworth High School...

Thomas E. Cummings

Thomas E. Cummings

Sep 25, 2015

CHESHIRE - Thomas E. Cummings, 84, of Cheshire, passed away peacefully Friday, September 25, 2015, at the Alzheimer’s Resource Center in Plantsville, surrounded by his family. Thomas was the beloved husband of Patricia (Singleton) Cummings. Thomas was born on July 9, 1931 to the late Thomas and Mary (Sugrue) Cummings in New Haven. Mr. Cummings attended St Mary’s High School,...

John David Eaton

John David Eaton

Sep 23, 2015

CHESHIRE- John David Eaton, Sr., died on Wednesday September 23, 2015 at his home. He was born in June 18, 1922 in Winthrop MA, son of the late James and Olive (Clifford) Eaton. He was married to the late Ruth Ann (Buttler) for 52 years. After graduating from Phillip Exeter Academy, Dave was admitted to the US Naval Academy in...

Flor Maria Avelino-Brazoban

Flor Maria Avelino-Brazoban

Sep 23, 2015

Ms. Flor Maria Avelino Brazoban, 67 of Waterbury, passed away at her home on Wednesday Sept. 23, 2015. She was born in the Dominican Republic on May 6, 1948, a daughter of the late Pedro Pepinan and Digna Brazoban. She was a member of Smirna Misionera in Waterbury. She leaves a son Damian Brazoban of Waterbury; 2 daughters, Francia Maria...

Barbara Ann Edmonds

Barbara Ann Edmonds

Sep 21, 2015

Beloved Mother and Grandmother Barbara Ann (Pollard) Edmonds, age 88, formerly of Cheshire entered into rest on Monday, September 21, 2015 at the Alzheimer’s Resource Center of CT.in Plantsville. She was the devoted wife of the late Joseph T. Edmonds for over 38 years. Barbara was born on April 14, 1927 in Waterbury, daughter of the late James C. Pollard,...

Eileen Russo

Eileen Russo

Sep 20, 2015

Loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Friend Eileen Agnes (Goggin) Russo, 85, the beloved wife of the late Edward Russo, passed into the presence of the Lord on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at home surrounded by her family. Eileen was born on December 26, 1929, in Waterbury CT, a daughter of the late William Goggin and Agnes (Denihan) Goggin, and lived her...

Lorraine Elser

Lorraine Elser

Sep 19, 2015

NAUGATUCK- Mrs. Lorraine (DePasquale) Elser, 66, of Naugatuck, wife of Dr. John P. Elser, M.D., passed away early Saturday morning Sept. 19, 2015 at the Beacon Brook Health Center, Naugatuck. Mrs. Elser was born in Waterbury, July 31, 1949, a daughter of the late Philip and Carmela (Labriola) DePasquale and had been a Naugatuck resident her entire life. She was...

Ethel H. Sibold

Ethel H. Sibold

Sep 18, 2015

CHESHIRE- Ethel (Hampson) Sibold, 92, passed away Friday September 18, 2015 at Waterbury Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband Robert O. Sibold. She was born March 11, 1923 in Waterbury daughter of the late Joseph and Nellie (Henshall) Hampson. Ethel lived in Waterbury until 1952 when she moved to Cheshire. She graduated from Wilby High School and attended Post...

Antonio Moreira

Antonio Moreira

Sep 17, 2015

NAUGATUCK, CT Antonio J. Moreira, 73, of Naugatuck, the husband of Manuela DaSilva Moreira, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury. Antonio was born on July 6, 1942 in Belem Para, Brazil, the son of the late Joaquim Moreira and Joaquina Barros Moreira and had lived in Naugatuck for most of his life. Tony was...

Alice Ramos

Alice Ramos

Sep 17, 2015

NAUGATUCK, CT Alice S. Ramos, 92, the widow of Mario L. Ramos, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 17, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Alice was born at sea on August 29, 1923 a daughter of the late John Marques Santos and Lena Simoes Santos and had lived in Naugatuck for most of her life. Alice was a devoted...

Dorothy K. Perrin

Dorothy K. Perrin

Sep 16, 2015

MERIDEN - Dorothy Perrin, 83, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at Connecticut Hospice in Branford. She was the wife of the late Carl Perrin. Mrs. Perrin was born October 23, 1931 in Hartford, the daughter of the late John and Winifred (Johnston) Kerr. She was a longtime Cheshire resident before moving to Meriden. During her years in Cheshire she...

Lucille M. Fitzsimmons

Lucille M. Fitzsimmons

Sep 16, 2015

CHESHIRE - Lucille M. Fitzsimmons, 85, of Plantsville and formerly of Cheshire where she lived for 51 years, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at CT Hospice in Branford. She was the wife of the late Peter J. Fitzsimmons Jr. who passed away in 2001. Mrs. Fitzsimmons was born April 2, 1930 in Zanesville, OH, the daughter of the late...

Leonard A. Ricci

Leonard A. Ricci

Sep 12, 2015

CHESHIRE – Leonard A. Ricci, 88, passed away Saturday September 12, 2015. He was the husband of the late Evelyn R. (Pichnarcik) Ricci who passed away in 2012. They were happily married for over 62 years and enjoyed their grandchildren and great grandchildren every day. Mr. Ricci was born September 11, 1927 in Meriden, the son of the late Leonardo...

Dolores Chuckta

Dolores Chuckta

Sep 12, 2015

NAUGATUCK, CT Dolores Anne Chuckta, 86, of Naugatuck, the widow of Charles Peter Marino and Michael Conrad Chuckta, died peacefully Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Griffin Hospital in Derby. Dolores was born on June 27, 1929 in Norwalk, CT a daughter of the late John Sullivan, Sr. and Mary (Payne) Sullivan. Dolores lived in Naugatuck for the past 15 years...

Norf Frank Petrucci

Norf Frank Petrucci

Sep 11, 2015

Norf Frank Petrucci, age 58, of Cheshire passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 11, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford. He was the devoted husband of Kathy (Wirta) Petrucci for over 32 years. Norf was born on March 25, 1957 in Hartford, son of the late Norf J. and Virginia (Boisfeuillet) Petrucci. Norf attended New Canaan public schools and...

Eunice 'Casey' Ramm

Eunice 'Casey' Ramm

Sep 6, 2015

Eunice “Casey” (Caskins) Ramm, age 85, of Cheshire passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury. Eunice was born on June 24, 1930 in Malone, NY, daughter of the late Ralph and Beatrice M. (Ouellette) Caskins. She was a 1952 alumna of Le Moyne College where she earned her degree in Business Administration. Eunice taught...

Frederick Sandt

Frederick Sandt

Sep 5, 2015

NAUGATUCK, CT Frederick Sandt, 79, formerly of 480 Millville Avenue, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Beacon Brook Health Center. Fred was born on October 29, 1935 in Chicago, IL a son of the late Charles Q. and Christine (Benz) Sandt. Fred lived in Naugatuck most of his life. He was a dedicated employee of the Bristol...

Claire Kelley Ruotolo

Claire Kelley Ruotolo

Sep 5, 2015

CHESHIRE - Claire Kelley Ruotolo, 96, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2015 at her home. She was the wife of the late James H. Kelley and the late Joseph Ruotolo. Mrs. Ruotolo was born December 17, 1918 in Alberta, Canada, one of eight brothers and sisters, the daughter of the late Edouard and Lumina (Marceau) LaCoursiere. She was a longtime...