Obituaries

Michele Arpin

Michele Arpin

Jul 20, 2015

CHESHIRE - Michele Annette Arpin, 61, entered into eternal rest on July 20, 2015. She was born May 24, 1954, in New Haven, daughter of the late Arthur & MaryAnn (Tiskus) Arpin. She is survived by her sister Lisa Arpin of Branford, her brother Russell (Vicki) Arpin of Cheshire, her niece and goddaughter Nicole (Michael) Petersen of Meriden, her nephew...

Christopher Joseph Ferry

Christopher Joseph Ferry

Jul 19, 2015

NAUGATUCK- Mr. Christopher Joseph Ferry, 25 of Naugatuck, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday July 19, 2015. He was the Fiancé of Ashley Rose Kezelevich. Chris was born in Greensboro, N.C. a son of Mark Ferry of New Britain and Wendy Pickora of Naugatuck and was the owner of Christopher’s Tree Service. He enjoyed Skateboarding, Rollerblading, and quad riding. Besides his...

Mary Croke

Mary Croke

Jul 19, 2015

WATERBURY- Mary Croke, 79, died Sunday July 19, 2015 at Meridian Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center after a long illness. She was predeceased by her husband Edward Croke. Mrs. Croke was born May 22, 1936 in Waterbury daughter of the late William and Margaret (Moriarty) Fitzgerald. Mary was a Registered Nurse prior to her retirement, and a communicant of the...

Joseph Mathew Hester

Joseph Mathew Hester

Jul 18, 2015

Joseph Mathew Hester, 91, of Cheshire, entered into rest on July 18, 2015. He was the devoted husband of the late Mattie Lee (Wilson) Hester for over 30 years. Joseph was born on December 25, 1923 in Wilson, NC. He was the son of the late Joseph and Josephine (Jones) Hester, and was a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania before coming...

Angel Batista

Angel Batista

Jul 17, 2015

WATERBURY- Mr. Angel Batista, 93, of Waterbury, passed away Friday evening July 17, 2015, at the Vitas Hospice Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was the husband of Edith Velez Batista who passed away in 2002. Mr. Batista was born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, April 22, 1922, a son of the late Manuel and Filomina (Negro) Batista and came to...

Walter E. Cheetham

Walter E. Cheetham

Jul 16, 2015

Walter E. Cheetham, age 86 of Cheshire, died on July 16, 2015 at Hartford Hospital. Walter was born on December 2, 1928 in Lowell, MA, son of the late John J. and Ellen (Garvey) Cheetham. He was the devoted husband of Georgette R. (Emond) Cheetham for 65 years, as well as the loving father of Louise Swerling and cherished grandfather...

Alice Cook

Alice Cook

Jul 15, 2015

WATERBURY- Alice Cook, 82, passed away Wednesday July 15, 2015 at Meridian Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was the loving wife of Robert L. Cook. Mrs. Cook was born May 27, 1933 in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Ernest and Rose (Collette) Bessette. She was a lifelong Waterbury resident where she was active at St. Peter and Paul...

Victoria Schaefer

Victoria Schaefer

Jul 14, 2015

Victoria Ann Schaefer, 68, wife of the late Frederick P. Schaefer Jr., died peacefully after a brief illness on July 14, 2015, at VITAS Health Care at St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Victoria was born August 19, 1946 in Waterbury, CT a daughter of the late Alphonse and Victoria (Adamski) Alencynowicz. She grew up in Prospect, moved...

Dorothy B. 'Dee' Andrews

Dorothy B. 'Dee' Andrews

Jul 13, 2015

Dorothy (Birmingham) Andrews, age 66, of Ft. Lauderdale entered into rest on Monday, July 13, 2015 at her home. Dorothy was born on May 30, 1949 in Waterbury, CT, daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Jackson) Birmingham. Dorothy enjoyed reading and to cook, but she fancied her computer games. She was an amazing mother and grandmother, and loved walking...

Donald M. Lilley

Donald M. Lilley

Jul 9, 2015

CHESHIRE – Donald M. Lilley, 88, passed away Thursday July 9, 2015 at Bristol Hospital. The husband of Jessie T. (Dingwell) Lilley, he was born in New Haven on September 1, 1926 to the late Charles and Alice (Bassett) Lilley. A WWII AAF Veteran and a longtime Cheshire resident, he retired from AT & T and later Connecticut Microwave. He...

William Rabtoy

William Rabtoy

Jul 8, 2015

Waterbury, CT William A. Rabtoy, 57, died suddenly Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at his home. Bill was born September 12, 1957 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late Robert G. Rabtoy and the late Joan (Sullivan) Wright and had lived in Wolcott and Waterbury for most of his life. Bill attended Wolcott High School and worked for many years...

Dorothy A. Toleman

Dorothy A. Toleman

Jul 6, 2015

WATERBURY - Dorothy A. Toleman, 80, passed away July 6, 2015 at Waterbury Hospital of She is the daughter of the late Charles B. and the late Dorothy (Fenton) Toleman Jr. Arrangements - A graveside service will be held 10:00 am on Friday, July 10, 2015 at New Pine Grove Cemetery, 850 Meriden Road.

John Joseph 'Jack' Gannon

John Joseph 'Jack' Gannon

Jul 5, 2015

WATERBURY- John “Jack” Joseph Gannon, age 88, passed away July 5, 2015 at Wolcott View Manor surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Betty Jean (Simmons) Gannon to whom he was married for 63 years. Jack was born September 11, 1926 in Waterbury son of the late James J. and Mary (Lalor) Gannon. Mr. Gannon proudly...

Anilson Aviz

Anilson Aviz

Jul 5, 2015

Naugatuck, CT Anilson M. “Nelson” Aviz, 43, the husband of Opal A. Keegan, died Sunday, July 5, 2015 at his home. Nelson was born April 5, 1972 in Waterbury, CT a son of Maria Nazare and the late Antonio Aviz. Nelson was a member of the laborer’s union and worked for the John J. Brennan Construction Company. Besides his wife...

Gregory L. Klein

Gregory L. Klein

Jul 5, 2015

CHESHIRE – Gregory L. Klein, 83, passed away Sunday July 5, 2015 at the Cheshire Regional Rehab Center. He was the husband of the late Mary Jane (Fehr) Klein. Mr. Klein was born February 25, 1932 in Detroit, MI, the son of the late Edward and Eleanor (Frankowski) Klein. He was raised in the Detroit area before moving to Cheshire...

Mary Moritis

Mary Moritis

Jul 3, 2015

WATERBURY - Mary Moritis, 84, (affectionately called Big Mary) passed away Friday, July 3, 2015 at Beacon Brook Health Center in Naugatuck. Mrs. Moritis was born August 15, 1930 in Waterbury, the daughter of the late John P. and Mary "Sis" (Loy) McDonald. She was a graduate of Waterbury Catholic High and worked at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception...

Carol J. Hamlin

Carol J. Hamlin

Jul 2, 2015

CHESHIRE – Carol J. Hamlin, 89, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2015 at her residence in Elim Park in Cheshire, CT. She was the wife of the late Walter C. Hamlin. Carol was born April 28, 1926, in Derby, CT, daughter of the late Philip and Joan Jones. Carol grew up on the Jones Family Farm in Shelton and was...

Felix Maldonado Sr.

Felix Maldonado Sr.

Jul 2, 2015

WATERBURY - Felix Maldonado Sr., 68, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2015 at Waterbury Hospital of Waterbury, CT. He was the husband of Gloria (Amengual) Maldonado. Mr. Maldonado Sr. was born May 24, 1947 in Penuelas, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Monserate and the late Vicenta (Sierra) Maldonado. He retired from Century Brass in Waterbury where he was...

Deolinda S. Martinez

Deolinda S. Martinez

Jul 1, 2015

NAUGATUCK- Deolinda Martinez, 88, a resident of Naugatuck for the past fifty nine years, passed away Wednesday July 1, 2015 at Paradigm Health Care Center of Prospect. She was the widow of Rafael A. Martinez who predeceased her in 2000. She was born August 17, 1926 in Murtosa, Portugal daughter of the late Joao M. and Ana L. (DeOlivera) DaSilva....

Lois Carney

Lois Carney

Jun 30, 2015

SOUTHBURY- Lois (Cameron) Carney, 88, beloved wife of Edwin F. Carney, passed away peacefully at the Lutheran Home of Southbury on Tuesday June 30, 2015 after a long illness. She was born on October 15, 1927 to the late James and Dorothy (Wilmot) Cameron of Waterbury, CT. Until recently, Lois and Edwin resided in Warren, CT in the home they...