Obituaries

Tyler Rosenberg

Tyler Rosenberg

May 21, 2014

Bethany - Tyler S. Rosenberg, age 19, beloved son of Daniel and Lois Rosenberg, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 21st, 2014. Tyler was a recent graduate of Amity High School. He was an avid bass guitar player, and will be remembered by all for his love of music. He will also be remembered for his easy going personality, his...

Robert Fusco

Robert Fusco

May 20, 2014

Robert A. Fusco, age 61, of Cheshire entered into rest on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at his home. He was born on June 2, 1952 in Meriden, son of the late Umberto and Doreen Greaves Fusco. Bob retired from Meriden Manufacturing in 2012, but was also an antiques dealer and had his own store, G.W.G. Antiques in Plantsville. He had...

Barbara Aldrich

Barbara Aldrich

May 18, 2014

WATERBURY - Barbara Aldrich, 83, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2014 at her home. She was the wife of the late Verne Aldrich who passed away in 1993. Mrs. Aldrich was born April 28, 1931 in Danbury, the daughter of the late Samuel and Theresa (Emmons) Garavel. She grew up in the Waterbury area and graduated from Crosby High School...

Ruth Chicares

Ruth Chicares

May 17, 2014

WALLINGFORD - Ruth E. Chicares, 88, passed away Saturday May 17, 2014 at Masonicare of Wallingford. She was the wife of the late George Chicares. Mrs. Chicares was born December 10, 1925 in New Haven the daughter of the late Charles and Edith (Brown) Kuhn. She was a longtime Cheshire resident before moving to Florida in 1989. During her years...

Frank Delvecchio

Frank Delvecchio

May 15, 2014

Beacon Falls - Frank "Rinky" DelVecchio, 92, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at Beacon Brook Healthcare in Naugatuck. He was the husband of the late Pauline (Hodio) DelVecchio for 66 years. Frank was born on October 3, 1921 in Beacon Falls a son of the late Anthony and Josephine (Esposito) DelVecchio. Frank was a...

Edward Fitzpatrick

Edward Fitzpatrick

May 15, 2014

CHESHIRE - Edward S. Fitzpatrick, 86, passed away Wednesday May 14, 2014 at his home. He was the husband of the late Kathleen Fitzpatrick. Mr. Fitzpatrick was born September 16, 1927 in County Cavan Ireland, the son of the late Peter and Mary (Cullen) Fitzpatrick. He came to the U.S. in 1947 and was a Korean War Veteran Serving in...

Joseph Fagan

Joseph Fagan

May 14, 2014

WEST HARTFORD - Joseph "Joey" Fagan, age 31, passed away after a courageous year and a half-long battle with Lymphoma on Wednesday May 14, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford with his family at his side. He was the husband of Jessica Fryc Fagan. The couple resided in West Hartford. Joey was born on June 18th, 1982 in New...

Elaine Purdy

Elaine Purdy

May 13, 2014

Waterbury-Elaine Blanche Purdy, 84, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital with her family by her side. Elaine was born on November 19, 1929 in Waterbury a daughter of the late Ray Purdy and Exzilda (Blanchard) Purdy. Elaine graduated from Catholic High and received a scholarship to Notre Dame College on Staten Island and then coming...

Debra Fortin

Debra Fortin

May 11, 2014

NAUGATUCK- Mrs. Debra C. (Beck) Fortin, 54, of Naugatuck, passed away Sunday afternoon, May 11, 2014 at her home. She was the wife of Robert L. Fortin Deb was born in Williamsport, PA, March 12, 1960, a daughter of the late Donald and Shirley (Bloom) Beck and was a Naugatuck resident since her early childhood. She was educated in the...

Timothy Mahoney

Timothy Mahoney

May 11, 2014

CHESHIRE - Timothy Mahoney, 43, passed away Sunday May 11, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was the husband of Linda (Normandy) Mahoney. Tim was born January 18, 1971 in Bristol the son of Cynthia D. (Mason) Mahoney and the late Walter W. Mahoney. He was a self employed contractor who served in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Lexington,...

Robert Filippone Sr

Robert Filippone Sr

May 10, 2014

NAUGATUCK — Robert J. Filippone, 71, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2014, at Saint Mary's Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Maria (Magalhaes) Filippone. Robert was born on Aug. 25, 1942, in Waterbury, the son of the late Rocco and Jane (Gworek) Filippone. A graduate of Croft High School and the Emporia State University...

James Cross

James Cross

May 10, 2014

Harwinton-James R. Cross, 55, passed away unexpectedly on May 10, 2014. Jim was born on September 8, 1958 in Waterbury, a son of Ralph and Edinna (Klies) Cross. He was a tool and die maker and in a family owned construction company. He was very accomplished in both fields. James is survived by his parents and his brother Ralph H....

Louisa Cornell

Louisa Cornell

May 10, 2014

Prospect, CT-Louisa Cappello Cornell (71), beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away on Saturday, May 10 after a brief illness at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury Connecticut. She was surrounded by her loving family. Louisa was born on September 3, 1942 in New York City, along with her sister, the late Maria Cappello. The twins were daughters to Rosario...

Carol Light

Carol Light

May 9, 2014

MIDDLEBURY - Carol (Bradshaw) Light, 81, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2014 at Middlebury Convalescent Home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late George H. Light. Mrs. Light was born on July 23, 1932 in Naugatuck, the daughter of the late Thomas P. and Katherine (Garrick) Bradshaw. She was a registered nurse for American...

Henry Helvie MD

Henry Helvie MD

May 9, 2014

WATERBURY- Dr. Henry E. "Hank" Helvie, M.D., 80 of Waterbury, passed away Friday May 9th at his home. He was the husband of Barbara-Jean (Frier) Helvie. Dr. Helvie was born on Oct. 10,1933 in Winfield, KS, a son of the late Earl M. and Virginia V. (Eaton) Helvie. Dr. Helvie was a graduate of Oklahoma State University and the School...

Anthony Battistrada

Anthony Battistrada

May 8, 2014

Waterbury, - Anthony Battistrada, 95, passed away peacefully at St. Mary's Hospital on May 8, 2014. Mr. Battistrada was born on June 21, 1918 in Waterbury, a son of the late Vincent and Agnes (Tiso) Battistrada. He was a longtime resident of Waterbury and attended Leavenworth High School. He served in the Army in England during WWII and in the...

Anne Barnes

Anne Barnes

May 7, 2014

WATERTOWN- Anne E. Barnes, 96, passed away Wednesday May 7, 2014 at Waterbury Hospital. She was the widow of William Barnes Jr. She was born June 18, 1917 in Hudson, NY daughter of the late Joseph and Louise (Taylor-Lemieux) Brickner. Anne was a Nurses Aid in the ICU of Waterbury Hospital prior to her retirement, and was a communicant of...

Willie Morin

Willie Morin

May 7, 2014

Willie "Bill" Morin 1929-2014 CHESHIRE, Conn. - Willie "Bill" Morin, 84, passed away on May 7, 2014, in Cheshire, Conn. He was born in Brassua, Maine, on June 16, 1929, the son of Lucien and Yvonne (Lamontagne) Morin. He served in the Army in the Korean war, and in Germany in the field artillery. He was employed by Canadian Pacific...

Linda Scully

Linda Scully

May 3, 2014

Linda L. Scully Retired school library aide PROSPECT — Linda L. Scully, 70, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2014, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Thomas J. Scully. Mrs. Scully was born on March 26, 1944, in Waterbury, a daughter of the late Louis and Ethel (Morgan) Cocchiola. She was...

Shirley Smith

Shirley Smith

May 2, 2014

MIDDLEBURY- On the morning of May 2, 2014, Shirley passed away from cancer in her Middlebury home surrounded by the love and comfort of family and friends. She was 85 years old. Shirley Janet Miller Smith was born in Waterbury on November 10, 1928. She was the youngest of five children, of the late Nellie Bailey and George Graham Miller....

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