Obituaries

Robert Everett '"Bob" "Woody"' Wood

Robert Everett '"Bob" "Woody"' Wood

Aug 13, 2015

Robert “Woody” Wood, 82, of Cheshire, beloved husband of Sandra Wood, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2015 at home. He was the devoted husband for over 44 years of Sandy (Buechele) Wood. Born January 14th, 1933 in New Bedford, MA. He was the son of the late Robert and Beatrice (Hargraves) Wood. Robert’s entire life was dedicated to serving others....

Skylar Rose Ardito

Skylar Rose Ardito

Aug 12, 2015

Skylar Rose Ardito, age 17, entered into rest on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at MidState Medical Center in Meriden. Skylar was born on April 25, 1998 in New Haven, she was the cherished daughter of Carrie (Scarpa) Ford and James Ardito; best friend and sister of MacKenzie Ardito and admired big sister of Beau Ford. She was an outgoing young...

Arthur Davidson Hay

Arthur Davidson Hay

Aug 10, 2015

Arthur D. Hay, age 73, of Cheshire entered into rest on Monday, August 10, 2015 at the Cheshire Regional Rehab Center. He was the devoted husband of Rosslyn Hay. He is the beloved father of Michelle Hay and her husband Kenneth Huffenus of Needham, MA and Tracy Hay of Cheshire; and is survived by his cherished granddaughters; Aida and Shelby...

Jacquelyn O. DeStefano

Jacquelyn O. DeStefano

Aug 8, 2015

CHESHIRE - Jacquelyn O. DeStefano, 86, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2015 at Mid-State Medical Center in Meriden after a brief illness. She was the devoted wife of the late Donald A. DeStefano to whom she was married for 57 years. Mrs. DeStefano was born August 15, 1928 in Emmaus, PA, the daughter of the late Walter and Merle Schaup...

Anne C. Denise

Anne C. Denise

Aug 8, 2015

CHESHIRE- Anne C. Denise, 88, passed away peacefully, Saturday August 8, 2015 at Masonicare in Wallingford. Anne, born March 30, 1927 in Waterbury, was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Margaret (Sarno) Denise. A graduate of Wilby High School, she was employed at International Silver prior to her retirement. Anne was predeceased by two brothers: Jim and Frank; two...

William H. Birdsell Sr.

William H. Birdsell Sr.

Aug 7, 2015

William Henry Birdsell, Army Veteran NIANTIC - William Henry Birdsell, “Bill” 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 7, 2015, at the Bride Brook Rehabilitation and Health Center in Niantic. He was the beloved husband of Mabel (Ungemack) Birdsell for 69 years. Bill was born in Greenwich CT on November 14, 1922, son of the late Chester and Johanna (Koehlert)...

Maude Anna Harris

Maude Anna Harris

Aug 6, 2015

NAUGATUCK- Maude (Faivre) (Mowrey) Harris, 91, of Naugatuck, passed peacefully at home with family present on Thursday, August 6, 2015. She was born and grew up in Brookside, PA, and graduated from Jersey Shore High School. She was the youngest of eight children and grew up in a farming community. She married Frederick F. Mowrey, Jr. in 1943 and they...

John "Jeff" Boland

John "Jeff" Boland

Aug 5, 2015

CHESHIRE – John “Jeff” Boland, 69, passed away Wednesday August 5, 2015 at Mid-State Medical Center. He was the husband of Diane (Draper) Boland. Jeff was born November 18, 1945 in Waterbury the son of the late John F. and Harriet (Hull) Boland. He was a long time Cheshire resident moving to town at the age of 8. He served...

Wayne David Barnes

Wayne David Barnes

Aug 3, 2015

CHESHIRE- Wayne David Barnes, 71, passed away Monday August 3, 2015. He was born November 2, 1943 in Waterbury son of the late Ralph Urwin and Hilda Ione (Lautenschlager) Barnes. In his free time Wayne was an avid Gardner, and loved discussing Politics. He is survived by his sister Karen Marra of Madison; and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements- A...

Lynne Marie Tucker

Lynne Marie Tucker

Aug 3, 2015

NAUGATUCK- Mrs. Lynne Marie (Hammer) Tucker, 59, of Naugatuck, passed away early Monday August 3, 2015 at the Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven. She was the widow of Gene Tucker. Mrs. Tucker was born in Waterbury, April 4, 1956, a daughter of Mrs. Sylvia (Johnson) Hammer and the late Irving B. Hammer. She was a graduate of Naugatuck High...

William Osborne

William Osborne

Aug 2, 2015

Seymour, CT William L. Osborne, 77, husband of the late Elizabeth Ann (Amador) Osborne, passed away peacefully, Sunday, August 2, 2015 in the VITAS Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. William was born March 31, 1938 in Wilkes Barre, PA a son of the late William P. and Irene C. (Johnson) Osborne. He retired from the...

Clara Lafrance

Clara Lafrance

Aug 1, 2015

Waterbury, CT - Mrs. Clara P. LaFrance, the widow of Roger A. LaFrance and formerly of Glenrock Road in Waterbury, died peacefully Saturday, August 1, 2015 at Brookdale Buckingham Estates in Glastonbury. Mrs. LaFrance was born in Harwinton, CT, the daughter of the late Francisco and Guiseppina M. (Bossone) Pagano. She was educated in Torrington schools and was a retired...

Teresa Funaro

Teresa Funaro

Jul 31, 2015

CHESHIRE - Teresa M. (Civitelli) Funaro, 90, known to most as “Nan” died peacefully July 31, 2015. She was born on April 25, 1925 to Anthony and Teresa (Longo) Civitelli in New Haven CT. She was the widow of John P. Funaro to whom she was married for 60 years. She was a graduate of Commercial High School in New...

Marlene Taylor

Marlene Taylor

Jul 31, 2015

CLEVELAND, TN- Marlene Taylor, 84, of Cleveland, TN formerly of Naugatuck, passed away on July 31th, 2015 in her own home. She was born in Roscoe, IL on August 4th, 1930 to the late Wilber Adwell and the former Margaret Baker. Mrs. Taylor was a loving wife of thirty two years and a wonderful mother and grandmother. She was a...

Sally Ranno

Sally Ranno

Jul 29, 2015

Naugatuck, CT Sally A. Ranno, 67, the widow of Robert D. Ranno, passed away peacefully at Yale New Haven Hospital on Wednesday, July 29, 2015. Sally was born on December 13, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan, a daughter of the late Howard and Dorothy (Kulp) McLain and had lived in Naugatuck for the past 40 years. Sally graduated from Amity High...

Evelyn Burke

Evelyn Burke

Jul 29, 2015

WOLCOTT- Evelyn Burke, 95, passed away Wednesday July 29, 2015 at Wolcott View Manor Nursing Home. She was predeceased by her husband Patrick Burke who passed away in 1998. She was born December 8, 1919 in Waterbury daughter of the late Raymond and Clara (Ryerson) Graves. Evelyn is survived by her son Patrick “Butch” and his wife Joyce Burke of...

William Capardino

William Capardino

Jul 29, 2015

William Capardino, of Naugatuck, CT, husband of the late Licia (Carminati) Capardino, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at Glendale Center in Naugatuck, after having had Parkinson’s disease for the past few years. Mr. Capardino was born in Bronx, NY, son of the late Anthony and Sophia (Marino) Capardino and had lived in Naugatuck most of his life. Mr....

William V. '"Bill"' Langellotti

William V. '"Bill"' Langellotti

Jul 26, 2015

OAKVILLE- William “Bill” V. Langellotti, 87, entered eternal life on Sunday July 26, 2015 at home after a long illness. He was the loving husband of Nettie (Galasso) Langellotti to whom he was married for 64 years. Bill was born October 8, 1927 in New York, NY son of the late Vincent and Rose (Bellavista) Langellotti. He was a talented...

Thomas J. Lawlor

Thomas J. Lawlor

Jul 21, 2015

NAUGATUCK- Mr. Thomas J. Lawlor, 90 of Naugatuck, passed away Tuesday morning July 21, 2015 at his home. Mr. Lawlor was born in Naugatuck, April 2, 1925 a son of the late John and Mary (Whitelaw) Lawlor and was the last of 13 brothers and sisters. He was a graduate of St. Francis grammar school and Naugatuck High School, and...

John P. '"Jack"' Diamond

John P. '"Jack"' Diamond

Jul 21, 2015

Mr. John "Jack" P. Diamond, 82, of Cheshire, CT, husband of the late Ann Marie Diamond, lost his courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Mr. Diamond was born in Mt. Kisco, NY, on March 27, 1933. The son of the late Bridget and John Diamond had been a Cheshire resident for nearly 50 years. Growing up...