Obituaries

Joan O'Neill Fisher

Joan O'Neill Fisher

Jan 25, 2024

Joan O’Neill Fisher, 72, of Beacon Falls, beloved wife of 51 years to Stephen Fisher, passed away on January 25, 2024. Joan was born on May 21, 1951 in Waterbury, CT to the late Francis and Rita O’Neill.

Joan’s life revolved around her family, and she spent her working years as a homemaker raising her children. She loved being a mother...

Lynn Vergnetti

Lynn Vergnetti

Jan 25, 2024

Meriden, CT Lynn (Matos) Vergnetti of Meriden, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 20, 2024 at VITAS at St. Mary’s Hospital after a long illness. Lynn was born on July 25, 1956 to the late William and Marieta Matos of Naugatuck. Lynn graduated from Naugatuck High School and worked at Hunter’s Ambulance prior to her illness. In her younger years...

Charles "Speedy" Pixley

Charles "Speedy" Pixley

Jan 24, 2024

Naugatuck - Charles "Speedy" Pixley, 73, passed away on January 24, 2024, peacefully in his home. 

Speedy graduated from Naugatuck High School in 1969. He had a passion for golf and fishing, spending many hours enjoying these hobbies. He loved helping organize the annual JAMES HENNESSEY, SR. MEMORIAL FISHING DERBY for kids at Baummer’s Pond every spring, and helping run various...

Grace E. Sciortino

Grace E. Sciortino

Jan 22, 2024

Grace E. (Noragong) Sciortino, age 82, of Prospect entered into rest on Monday, January 22, 2024 at VITAS at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury.  She was the devoted wife of John Sciortino for over 40 years.  Grace was born on February 7, 1941 in Waterbury, daughter of the late William and Beata (Meyer) Noragong.

Grace was a Naugatuck resident for most...

Barbara Sheedy

Barbara Sheedy

Jan 22, 2024

Waterbury, CT The Honorable Barbara Joan "B.J." Sheedy, 81, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2024 at The Village at East Farms. Born in Derby, CT, she was the daughter of Christopher Joseph Sheedy and Barbara Ellen Trant Sheedy. B.J. began her educational journey at St. Francis of Assisi Grammar School in Naugatuck followed by Naugatuck High School (Class of...

Alice Solveig Christenson

Alice Solveig Christenson

Jan 21, 2024

Cheshire - Alice Solveig Christenson

Born in Nykarlaby Finland on November 25th, 1936, and given the name Solveig Alicia Ahlstrom by her parents, John Reguel Ahlstrom and Elin Dagmar Sofia Nyquist. 

 She traveled to the United States of America from Sweden in 1946 with her older brother Edvin Reguel Ahlstrom and mother to be with their father and reside in Worcester, Mass.,...

Scott Mackler

Scott Mackler

Jan 21, 2024

Scott E. Mackler, age 65, of Wolcott entered into rest on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at his home.  Scott was born on May 3, 1958 in Waterbury, son of the late Ira and Renee (Braunstein) Mackler, and was a long-time Wolcott resident.

Scott aka “Moses” was a 1976 graduate of Wolcott High School where he performed well academically and was also...

Raj K. Nigam

Raj K. Nigam

Jan 21, 2024

Cheshire - Raj K. Nigam, 77, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Yale New Haven Hospital.  He was the husband of Usha Nigam. 

Mr. Nigam was born December 12, 1946, in India, the son of the late Ram Deo and Har K Nigam.  He came to the U.S. in 1986 and has been a Cheshire resident since then.

He was...

Ardis Davis

Ardis Davis

Jan 21, 2024

Naugatuck, CT Mrs. Ardis L. Davis, 91, of 117 Lewis Street, died peacefully on January 21, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was the widow of Mearl Davis. Mrs. Davis was born June 20, 1932 in Fort Fairfield, ME daughter of the late Donald and Olive (Linn) Allen. She was educated in New Hampshire and has lived most of her...

Camille Perugini

Camille Perugini

Jan 20, 2024

Prospect, CT Camille Perugini, 91, the widow of John Anthony Perugini, died peacefully on January 20, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Camille was born June 3, 1932 in Stamford, CT a daughter of the late Carl and Charlotte (Wilson) Boccuzzi. Camille attended Leavenworth High School; lived in Prospect for the past 55+ years and was the co-founder of Jesse...

Roy Stinson

Roy Stinson

Jan 18, 2024

Roy Stinson, 85, passed away January 18, 2024 at Chandler Medical Center, Chandler AZ. He was the husband of the late Evelyn (Evie, Fitzgerald) Stinson.

Roy was born on June 21, 1938 in Waterbury, the son of the late Raymond and Mathilda (Erickson) Stinson. He was raised in Naugatuck and graduated from Naugatuck High School. At graduation, Roy was selected to...

Renee T. Leone

Renee T. Leone

Jan 18, 2024

On May 23, 1956, a star was born. This star shone brightly throughout her 67 years bringing laughter and love to those who crossed her path. Then on January 18, 2024, that star found her way into heaven after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Renee Terry Leone was the youngest of Stanley and Cecile (Ledoux) Terry’s six children. An educator...

Eleanor Phyllis Romano

Eleanor Phyllis Romano

Jan 16, 2024

Eleanor Phyllis Romano, 98 of Cheshire, passed away on Tuesday January 16, 2024, at Midstate Medical Center in Meriden she was the loving wife of the late New Haven police officer Carmine T. Romano. Eleanor was born on September 28, 1925, in New Haven and was the daughter of the late Antonio and Mary (Basta) Renda.

Eleanor led an active and...

Edward J. Dickus

Edward J. Dickus

Jan 14, 2024

Edward Joseph Dickus, a longtime resident of Cheshire, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Jane Blair Dickus for 53 wonderful years. He leaves behind his son Stephen (Linda) Delray of Cornwall, NY, his daughter Lynn Dickus of Meriden, CT, a niece, and several cousins.

Born in New Haven...

Rita Goodson

Rita Goodson

Jan 14, 2024

RITA MARIE (BELLEFLEUR) GOODSON Neopost/Quadient Retiree Naugatuck, CT Rita Marie (Bellefleur) Goodson, 65, widow of Keith Joseph Goodson, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, after a brief illness. Rita was born in Waterbury, CT on March 9, 1958, daughter of the late Clarence and Constance (Proulx) Bellefleur. Rita grew up in Waterbury and was a Naugatuck resident for the...

Deborah W. McLaughlin

Deborah W. McLaughlin

Jan 13, 2024

Deborah (Wade) McLaughlin, of Cheshire, CT passed away at Autumn Lake Healthcare Center on January 13, 2024. She was born on January 26, 1955, the daughter of the late Robert and Rose Wade.

She is survived by her son, Michael McLaughlin (Faith) from Campton, NH; her daughter, Alexa Smith (Corrie) from Canton, MA; her three granddaughters, Nichole McLaughlin, and Addilyn and...

Christopher Taggart

Christopher Taggart

Jan 13, 2024

Naugatuck, CT Christopher L. Taggart, Sr. 76, husband of Abbie G. (Adams) Taggart died January 13, 2024 at his home. Chris was born April 3, 1947 in Bangor, ME a son of the late Herbert E. Taggart, Sr. and Elaine R. (Crossman) Taggart and was a self-employed truck driver for many years. Chris was a United States Navy Vietnam War...

Carol Orozco

Carol Orozco

Jan 7, 2024

Carol Orozco, 77, a life-time resident of Meriden, CT, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at MidState Medical Center. She was born February 17, 1946, the daughter of the late Morris and Bertha Kutner.

Carol dedicated her life to being a wonderful mother and wife, married to the late Roger Orozco for 57 years until his passing in 2022.

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Roberta June Hoft

Roberta June Hoft

Jan 6, 2024

Roberta June (Aitchison) Hoft, age 91, of Ft. Myers, FL and formerly of Waterbury, entered into rest on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at her home.  She was the devoted wife of the late Herbert Hoft.  Roberta was born on June 6, 1932 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy (Hibbard) Aitchison.

Roberta grew up in Waterbury, attending local...

Frederick Sargeant

Frederick Sargeant

Jan 6, 2024

Naugatuck, CT Frederick E. Sargeant, 89, husband of the late Cele (Holton) Sargeant for 47 years, died peacefully January 6, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Fred was born September 26, 1934 in Naugatuck, CT son of the late Elliott and Helen (McDermott) Sargeant and had lived in Naugatuck all of his life. Fred was raised in Naugatuck with a Catholic...

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