Obituaries

Ernest J. Fanton Jr.

Ernest J. Fanton Jr.

Sep 17, 2014

WATERBURY - Ernest J. Fanton Jr., 56, passed away at his home on September 17, 2014. Ernest was born on June 26, 1958 in Bridgeport, to Ernest J. Fanton and Louise Barnes Fanton. He is survived by his mother of Port Richey, FL; his son, Ernest J. Fanton the 3rd and his wife Jennifer of Wallingford, CT; his sister Kathleen...

James Mcknight Beatty

James Mcknight Beatty

Sep 16, 2014

WATERBURY- James (Jim) McKnight Beatty, 63, passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 16th, 2014 at Connecticut Hospice in Branford. Jim was born January 16th 1951 in New Milford, son of Germaine Dugre' Beatty Gardiner and the late James Beatty. He was raised by his mother and his loving stepfather George Gardiner. After Jim graduated from Kennedy High School in Waterbury...

Richard A. Daly

Richard A. Daly

Sep 12, 2014

Richard A. Daly, age 79, of Cheshire entered into rest on Friday, September 12, 2014 at MidState Medical Center. He was the devoted husband of Ethel (Golde) Daly. Richard was born on April 4, 1935 in Flushing, NY, son of the late Albert Daly and Bertha (Neuss) Leonard. He retired from Comcast in 1993, was a member of the American...

Ruth-Shirley Clark

Ruth-Shirley Clark

Sep 12, 2014

Ruth-Shirley Clark, 93, a longtime resident of Middlebury passed away, Friday, September 12, 2014, at Middlebury Convalescence Home. She was born July 18, 1921 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Arthur Booth and Beatrice (Lindauer) Booth. Ruth graduated from Methodist hospital with a degree in Nursing and was a proud Veteran of World War II where she served as a...

John P. 'Johnny Jac' Jacaruso Jr.

John P. 'Johnny Jac' Jacaruso Jr.

Sep 11, 2014

CHESHIRE - John P. “Johnny Jac” Jacaruso Jr., 59, passed away after a long illness from complications of diabetes on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at Yale New Haven Hospital, St. Raphael’s Campus. He was the devoted husband of Janet (O'Connor) Jacaruso. Johnny was born September 1, 1955 in Waterbury, the son of the late John P. and Nancy (Aceto) Jacaruso....

Donald H. Eureka

Donald H. Eureka

Sep 6, 2014

WATERBURY — Donald H. Eureka, 72, entered into rest Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Frances (Azukas) Eureka. Don was born Dec. 31, 1941 in Waterbury to the late Ernest and Mildred (Hendricks) Eureka. He attended Mary Abbott Grammar School and Croft High School. Don went on to join the Navy....

Elizabeth '"Betty"' Garms

Elizabeth '"Betty"' Garms

Sep 5, 2014

CHESHIRE, CT - Elizabeth “Betty” (Bloom) Garms, 94, passed away peacefully in her home on September 5, 2014. She was the devoted wife of Karl W. Garms. Betty was born on May 3, 1920 to the late Clarence and Jenny (Dickson) Bloom, of Hartford,CT. She attended Bunker Hill Grammar School and graduated from Wilby High School. She served as a...

David C. Ross

David C. Ross

Sep 4, 2014

Devoted Husband, Brother, Father, and Grandfather WATERBURY- David C. Ross passed away peacefully on September 4th 2014, at Waterbury Hospital. He was the husband of Marjorie (Meyers) Ross for 51 years. David was born February 3rd, 1928. He was the son of Benjamin and Rose (Berezitsky) Ross. David graduated from Crosby High School in 1946 and the University of Connecticut...

Ginette M. Rigot

Ginette M. Rigot

Sep 4, 2014

Ginette M. Rigot, age 93, of Cheshire entered into rest on Thursday, September 4, 2014 in Waterbury Hospital. Ginette was born on December 29, 1920 in Beaucourt, France, daughter of the late Jean and Alice (Prilliard) Muller, and has been a Cheshire resident since 1960. A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at 11AM in Cheshire...

Shirley W. Sandora

Shirley W. Sandora

Sep 4, 2014

NAUGATUCK- Mrs. Shirley (Waterhouse) Sandora, 85 formerly of Naugatuck, passed away early Thursday morning at the Apple Rehab in Middletown. She was the widow of Theodore L Sandora. Shirley was born in Waterbury, Dec. 28, 1928, a daughter of the late Frank Waterhouse and the late Ethel (Adams) (Waterhouse) Long and was educated in the Naugatuck school system and was...

Christopher J. Sheehan

Christopher J. Sheehan

Sep 3, 2014

PROSPECT - Christopher J. Sheehan, 64, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at VITAS at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury, Conn. Christopher was born August 22, 1950 in Southington, Conn., the son of the late Edward and Katherine (Vickers) Sheehan Sr. He had been a longtime resident of Cheshire, Conn. and a communicant of St. Bridget Church before...

Albert S. Prinz

Albert S. Prinz

Sep 3, 2014

Albert S. Prinz, age 93, of Cheshire entered into rest on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at MidState Medical Center in Meriden surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Edith (Williams) Prinz, with whom he had celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on July 1st. Albert was born on December 6, 1920 in Milwaukee, WI, son of the...

Frances M. Spirito

Frances M. Spirito

Sep 2, 2014

CHESHIRE- Frances "Fran" (Tripodina) Spirito, 80, passed away Tuesday September 2, 2014. She was the wife of the late Peter Spirito. Mrs. Spirito was born on July 27, 1934 in Cheshire, the daughter of the late James and Florence (Terzano) Tripodina. Mrs. Spirito was a life time Cheshire resident and member of the First Congregational Church of Cheshire as well...

Jeannette O'Donnell

Jeannette O'Donnell

Sep 1, 2014

JEANNETTE GRACE O'DONNELL CROMWELL, CT Jeannette Grace O’Donnell, 83, formerly of Naugatuck, died Monday at Wadsworth Glen Health Center in Middletown. Jeannette was born August 30, 1931 in Naugatuck a daughter of the late John and Anne (Miller) O’Donnell and attended local schools. She graduated from the X-ray program at Patterson General Hospital in New Jersey and had worked in...

Edward Welch

Edward Welch

Aug 30, 2014

Edward M. Welch, 76, of Hudson Florida and Naugatuck Connecticut, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30, 2014 in Florida. Ed spent his career in the Naugatuck school system as a custodian and a crossing guard, with the majority of his time having been spent at Andrew Avenue Elementary School. Ed will be remembered for his welcoming smile and encouraging...

Madeline V. Murphy

Madeline V. Murphy

Aug 29, 2014

CHESHIRE- Madeline V. Murphy, 92, passed away Friday August 29, 2014 at Mid-State Medical Center in Meriden. She was the loving wife of Howard E. Murphy Sr. She was born April 13, 1922 in Ansonia, daughter of the late Frederick and Helen (Condon) Vivian. Madeline was a graduate of the Assumption School, Ansonia High School, and Lasell College where she...

John R. 'Jack' Haigh

John R. 'Jack' Haigh

Aug 28, 2014

John Russell “Jack” Haigh, 93, of Naugatuck, passed away Thursday morning Aug. 28, 2014 at the Waterbury Hospital. He was the husband of Frances (Whan) Haigh. Jack was born in Seymour, May 21, 1921, a son of the late Edward and Margaret (Butler) Haigh and was a Naugatuck resident most of his life. He was educated in the local school...

Mildred "Millie" Eureka

Mildred "Millie" Eureka

Aug 27, 2014

WATERBURY, CT - Mildred “Millie” (Hendricks) Eureka, 95, of Waterbury, the widow of Ernest L. Eureka, died Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at Paradigm of Prospect. Millie was born December 24, 1918 in Waterbury a daughter of the late Herbert and Lillian Hendricks. Millie lived all of her life in Waterbury, she graduated from Wilby High School and worked for many...

Marie "Sis" Lowe

Marie "Sis" Lowe

Aug 27, 2014

NAUGATUCK, CT Marie “Sis” (McSherry) Lowe, 92, of Naugatuck, the widow of Edward C. Lowe, died Wednesday at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Lowe was born September 8, 1921 in Waterbury a daughter of the late Hugh and Marie (McCarthy) McSherry, and had been a lifelong Naugatuck resident. Sis graduated from Salem School and Naugatuck High School...

Catherine Cecilia White

Catherine Cecilia White

Aug 26, 2014

Catherine White Beloved Mother-Grandmother, Great-Grandmother CHESHIRE – Mrs. Catherine (Harmon) White, 97, formerly of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2014 at Elim Park in Chehsire surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Preston L. White, Sr. Mrs. White was born on April 27, 1917, in Waterbury, daughter of the late Maurice F. and Catherine (Hurley)...