Obituaries

Dorothy Riccio

Dorothy Riccio

Jan 22, 2015

Waterbury, CT Dorothy (Golds) Riccio, 88, formerly of Madison, NJ passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at the Village at East Farms in Waterbury, CT. Dorothy was born March 29, 1926 in Scranton, PA a daughter of the late Joseph and Adeline (Oneil) Ilgavyzius. Dorothy lived most of her adult life in Morris County, NJ; having proudly worked...

George A. Jensen

George A. Jensen

Jan 21, 2015

CHESHIRE - It is with heavy heart that we announce that George A. Jensen 80, surrounded by his loving family, passed away at Waterbury Hospital Wednesday January 21, 2015 after a lengthy illness. He was the husband of Cynthia M. (Michaels) Jensen. Mr. Jensen was born May 17, 1934 in the New Haven to the late Joseph and Mary (Conniff)...

Shirley Belzo

Shirley Belzo

Jan 20, 2015

MERIDEN - Shirley Belzo, 71, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. She was the wife of Michael J. Belzo. She was born January 7, 1944 in Shenandoah, PA the daughter of the late John and Ethel Wrubleski. Besides her husband of 52 years, Mrs. Belzo is survived by her son Michael and his wife Robin of...

James Larrivee

James Larrivee

Jan 19, 2015

Naugatuck, CT James L. Larrivee, 62, of Naugatuck, died peacefully Monday, January 19, 2015 at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by loving family. Jim was born July 2, 1952 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late Lawrence A. and Anastasia “Nan” (Paszel) Larrivee and had lived in Naugatuck for most of his life. Jim attended local schools and graduated from Naugatuck...

Maria Goretti Fonseca

Maria Goretti Fonseca

Jan 18, 2015

NAUGATUCK – Maria (Goretti) Fonseca, 61, passed away peacefully at her home with her family at her side. She was the wife of Avelino (Lino) Fonseca. Goretti was born December 15, 1953 in Vassal, Portugal, the daughter of the late Americo and Carmen (Gomes) Nobre. She was a longtime Naugatuck resident and worked for Untied Technologies for many years. She...

Francine Helen Pawloski

Francine Helen Pawloski

Jan 18, 2015

OAKVILLE- Francine Helen Pawloski, 64, passed away Sunday January 18, 2015 with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of Michael W. Pawloski. She was born June 6, 1950 in Waterbury daughter of the late Francis and Helen (Pernerewski) Miscavage. Francine was educated, worked, and lived all of her life in Waterbury. Besides her loving husband she...

Mary E. Kling

Mary E. Kling

Jan 17, 2015

CHESHIRE- Mary E. (Dwyer) Kling, age 91, born November 16, 1923, died at her home surrounded by her children, and grandchildren on Saturday January 17, 2015. She was predeceased by her husband Dow W. Kling. She was the daughter of John and Julia (Sullivan) Dwyer. Mary attended mass daily at St. Bridget Church. She was involved with Prison Ministries, and...

John E. Sickola,  Jr.

John E. Sickola, Jr.

Jan 17, 2015

John E. Sickola Jr, age 91, of Beacon Falls died suddenly on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Beacon Brook Health Care Center in Naugatuck. He was the devoted husband of more than 60 years of Shirley W. (Dyson) Sickola. John was born on December 10, 1923 in Naugatuck, son of the late John and Mary (Strizak) Sickola. Mr. Sickola was...

Madeline Lawlor

Madeline Lawlor

Jan 17, 2015

Naugatuck, CT - Madeline R. Lawlor, 94, of Naugatuck, died peacefully, Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Beacon Brook Health Center. Madeline was born December 17, 1920 in Naugatuck, a daughter of the late John A. and Mary (Whitelaw) Lawlor and had lived in Naugatuck all of her life. Madeline worked for many years at Cly-Del Manufacturing Company in Waterbury. She...

Jean Laperriere

Jean Laperriere

Jan 15, 2015

Waterbury, CT - Jean J. LaPerriere, 91, died peacefully Thursday, January 15, 2015 at the Village at East Farms. Jean was born February 27, 1923 in Grand-Mère, Quebec, Canada, a son of the late Antonio and Anzelica (Pelerin) LaPerriere and had resided in Waterbury and Naugatuck for most of his life. Jean was the retired owner and operator of Preyco...

Michael L. 'Mike' Imler

Michael L. 'Mike' Imler

Jan 15, 2015

NAUGATUCK- Mr. Michael Leon Imler, 68, of Naugatuck, passed away Thursday evening Jan. 15, 2015 at the Glendale Center in Naugatuck. He was the husband of Judith A. (Forstrom) Imler Mike was born in Galesburg, Ill., Sept. 12, 1946, a son of the late Clifford and Gertrude (Johnson) Imler and was educated in the Galesburg school system and a graduate...

George W. Richard

George W. Richard

Jan 14, 2015

CHESHIRE - George W. Richard, Sr., 86, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury. He was the husband of Gloria (Rabideau) Richard. Mr. Richard was born June 16, 1928 in Cheshire, the son of the late Frederick and Gladys (French) Richard. He was a lifelong Cheshire resident where he was a successful entrepreneur. He served...

Katherine A. Napoli

Katherine A. Napoli

Jan 13, 2015

CHESHIRE - Katherine Napoli, 68, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at Masonicare Health Center, Wallingford. She was the wife of Richard Napoli. Mrs. Napoli was born December 27, 1946 in Stamford, the daughter of the late Martin and Katherine (Hogan) Leech. She was an exceptional Instructional Assistant for various educators in the Cheshire Public Schools for many years, touching...

Karen L. Richmyer

Karen L. Richmyer

Jan 13, 2015

Karen L. (Derby) Richmyer, age 55, of Waterbury entered into rest on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 unexpectedly at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury. Karen was born on December 1, 1959 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Robert and Shirley (Redding) Derby. Karen was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She is survived by her beloved sons; Sean Richmyer, Michael...

Eugene D. Johnson

Eugene D. Johnson

Jan 12, 2015

CHESHIRE - Eugene D. Johnson, 86, passed away Monday, January 12, 2015 at Yale New Haven Hospital, St. Raphael Campus. He was the husband of Lorraine M. (Rabideau) Johnson. Mr. Johnson was born July 15, 1928 in Hartford, the son of the late Chester M. and Helen B. (Burnham) Johnson. He served his country during World War II in the...

William Evans Jr

William Evans Jr

Jan 12, 2015

Naugatuck, CT William F. Evans, Jr., passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Bill was born in Derby, CT on January 21, 1943 a son of the late William F. Evans, Sr., and Edith (Wilber) Evans, and had lived in Naugatuck for most of his life. Bill worked as an test engineering supervisor...

Rodney Butler Sr

Rodney Butler Sr

Jan 10, 2015

Leesburg, Fl --- Rodney Preston Butler, Sr., 68, the husband of Carolyn (Wallace) Butler, died peacefully, Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Leesburg Regional Medical Center. Rodney (Rod) was born in Harlem, NY on July 5, 1946 a son of the late Martin M. Butler and Lucille (Brown) Butler. Rodney was raised in Harlem, New York, where early on he distinguished...

Tessie Ashe

Tessie Ashe

Jan 8, 2015

NAUGATUCK, CT Tessie (Petriszyn) Ashe, 94, the widow of Earl W. Ashe, died peacefully Thursday evening at Glendale Center with loving family by her side. Tessie was born in Seymour, CT on October 4, 1920, a daughter of the late Wasil and Mary Petriszyn and had lived in Naugatuck most of her life. Tessie was a devoted and loving wife,...

John T. Shalagan

John T. Shalagan

Jan 4, 2015

CHESHIRE – John Shalagan, 89, passed away Sunday January 4, 2015 at his home with his family at his side. He was the husband of June Shalagan. Mr. Shalagan was born March 2, 1925 in New Haven, the youngest of four children of the late Thomas and Mary Shalagan. He was a longtime Cheshire resident, moving from New Haven in...

Ronald 'Ronnie' Northrop

Ronald 'Ronnie' Northrop

Jan 4, 2015

Ronald Alan Northrop, 57 of Cheshire passed after a brief and sudden illness on Sunday, January 4th 2015 surrounded by his family and friends. Ronnie was born March 30, 1957 and was a life-long resident of Cheshire. He was well known for his vast skills, one who could master anything he put his mind to. He was creative, imaginative, clever...