Obituaries

Doris Mason

Doris Mason

Jun 16, 2013

Business Woman, Wife & Mother Naugatuck-Doris (Farguson) Mason, 87, of Southview St, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2013 after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late George Mason. Mrs. Mason was born on July 3, 1925 in Santiago, Cuba the daughter of the late Adolfo Farguson and Hilda Rodney. She was co-owner of the Mason's Variety...

Esther Purdy

Esther Purdy

Jun 14, 2013

WATERBURY - Esther Purdy, 95, passed away Friday June 14, 2013 at her home. She was the wife of the late Clayton Purdy. Mrs. Purdy was born October 13, 1917 in Dublin, Ireland; she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Susan (Burke) McGuirk. Mrs. Purdy joined the British Army in the early 1940's and was stationed in London,...

Mary Lechus

Mary Lechus

Jun 14, 2013

WOLCOTT - Mary K. Lechus, 93, passed away peacefully, Friday June 14, 2013 at the VITAS unit at St. Mary's Hospital, surrounded by those who loved her. She was the wife of the late Michael E. Lechus. Mrs. Lechus was born in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Karil and Frances (Ledwin) Kalinowski. Mary retired from Tech Systems in Thomaston...

Grace Meyer

Grace Meyer

Jun 14, 2013

MERIDEN - Grace J. Meyer, formerly of Cheshire, passed away Friday June 14, 2013 at the Westford House in Westford, MA. She was the wife of James Meyer who passed away in May of this year. Mrs. Meyer was born November 26, 1924 in Bergenfield, NJ, the daughter of the late Frank and Camille (Ulip) Geiger. She was a longtime...

Francis Lafo Sr

Francis Lafo Sr

Jun 11, 2013

Naugatuck-Francis E. Lafo, Sr. 79, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of 59 years of Joyce (Dethlefsen) Lafo . Mr. Lafo was born on December 13, 1933 in Waterbury a son of the late Francis E. Lafo Sr. and Hyacinth (Carrington) Lafo. He was retired from Pratt...

Thomas Matson

Thomas Matson

Jun 11, 2013

Prospect-Thomas Andrew Matson, 29, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 11, 2013. Thomas was born on November 18, 1983, son of Ray and Barbara Burrows Matson of Prospect. He was the grandson of the late Leonard Burrows and Gloria Burrows, in addition to Jean Matson and the late John Matson. He is also is survived by his four brothers, John,...

Michael Casper Sr

Michael Casper Sr

Jun 7, 2013

Michael R. Casper Sr. Retired DEEP safety director NORTH FRANKLIN - Michael R. Casper Sr., 69, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, June 7, 2013. He was a longtime resident of Naugatuck. Michael was born on Sept. 17, 1943, in Waterbury. He was the son of the late Pierce and Alice (Archambeau) Casper. After graduating from Naugatuck High...

Alan Kirk

Alan Kirk

Jun 6, 2013

NAUGATUCK - Alan R. Kirk, 58, of Naugatuck and formerly of New Britain, passed away Thursday June 6, 2013 at the VITAS Unit at St. Mary's Hospital after a brief illness. Alan was born February 14, 1955 in Waterbury the son of Ruth (Anderson) Kirk of Naugatuck and the late Franklin C. Kirk. He was a 1973 graduate of Naugatuck...

Jose Rodrigues

Jose Rodrigues

Jun 4, 2013

Prospect-Jose F. Rodriguez, 82, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Celina (Ortiz) Rodriguez . Mr. Rodriguez was born on August 22, 1930 in Jayuya, Puerto Rico a son of the late Jose M. and Aurora Rodriguez. He worked at Uniroyal Inc 30 years and then was the owner of...

Liborio Lucas

Liborio Lucas

Jun 3, 2013

NAUGATUCK- Mr. Liborio M. Lucas, 64, of Naugatuck and Gralhos, Portugal, passed away Monday June 3, 2013, at his home in Gralhos, Portugal. He was husband of Otilia (Rodriquez) Lucas. Mr. Lucas was born in Gralhos, Portugal, Nov. 15, 1948 a son of Antonio and Juaquina (Moura) Lucas of Gralhos, and was educated in the local schools in Portugal. He...

Mary Ann Gugliotti

Mary Ann Gugliotti

Jun 1, 2013

FORT MYERS, FL- Mary Ann Gugliotti, 73, formerly of Waterbury passed away Saturday June 1, 2013 in the VITAS unit of St. Mary's Hospital. She was the wife of Salvatore Gugliotti whom she was married to for fifty four years. She was born January 28, 1940 in Waterbury daughter of the late Robert and Grace (Schwartz) Burnes. Mary Ann attended...

Helenice Santos

Helenice Santos

Jun 1, 2013

Naugatuck-Helenice (Rodrigues) Santos, 77, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Serafim Santos. Mrs. Santos was born on May 28, 1936 in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil a daughter of the late Adelino DaSilva Rodrigues and Ernestina (DePinho) Rodrigues. Besides her husband Serafim she is survived by her three daughters Irene...

Jean Patterson

Jean Patterson

May 30, 2013

CHESHIRE- Jean Ayr Patterson, 86, passed away Thursday May 30, 2013 at The Summit in Plantsville. She was born May 4, 1927 in Southington daughter of the late Thomas and Alice (Andersen) Ayr. Jean was a graduate of East Haven High School. She was the Head Cashier at the Cheshire I.G.A for many years prior to her retirement. Jean was...

Maria Miranda

Maria Miranda

May 27, 2013

Naugatuck-Maria (Jorge) Miranda, 86, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Jose Miranda. Mrs. Miranda was born on November 20, 1926 in Raia-Mateus, Vila Real, Portugal, a daughter of the late Domingos Acacio Jorge and Suzana (DeJesus) Jorge. She is survived by her son, Amandio Miranda of Naugatuck...

Julia McGrail

Julia McGrail

May 24, 2013

WATERTOWN - Julia W. McGrail, 93, passed away Friday May 24, 2013 at the VITAS Unit at St. Mary's Hospital. She was the wife of the late John J. McGrail who passed away in 2002. Mrs. McGrail was born October 22, 1919 in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Jeremiah and Helen (Griffin) Wrenn. She was a lifelong Waterbury resident...

Harriett Diluzio

Harriett Diluzio

May 23, 2013

Naugatuck-Harriett (Schryver) DiLuzio, 87, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2013, at Beacon Brook Healthcare Center surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Charles DiLuzio for 70 years. Harriett was born on February 25, 1926 in Seymour, a daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Hamm) Schryver. She played in card club and loved crocheting but she...

William Coleman

William Coleman

May 23, 2013

CHESHIRE - William G. Coleman III, 68, passed away Wednesday May 23, 2013 at his home. Bill was born March 2, 1945, in Waterbury, the son of Ruth (Birks) Coleman and the late William G. Coleman Jr. He was a lifelong Cheshire resident where he owned and operated BICO Fence Company for many years. He possessed many talents working in...

Louis Luciani

Louis Luciani

May 22, 2013

CHESHIRE - Louis Luciani Jr., 86, passed away Wednesday May 22, 2013 at Elim Park Baptist Home. He was the husband of Karen (Sutherland) Luciani. Mr. Luciani was born July 26, 1926 in New Haven the son of the late Louis and Julia (Testa) Luciani. He owned and operated Lou's Deli in New Haven and was employed by Operating Engineers...

Beverly Petrillo

Beverly Petrillo

May 19, 2013

CHESHIRE - Beverly Petrillo, 70, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. She was the wife of William Petrillo. Mrs. Petrillo was born July 16, 1942 in New Haven, the daughter of the late Anthony and Violet (Carlstrom) Gargiulo. Mrs. Petrillo attended Wilbur Cross High School and graduated with a Masters Degree in Psychology from Southern Connecticut...

Rosemary Diaz

Rosemary Diaz

May 18, 2013

WATERBURY- Rosemary Diaz, 18, passed away Saturday May 18, 2013 at her residence. She was the daughter of Robert Diaz and Margarita Irizarry. She was born December 9, 1994. Besides her parents she is survived by a brother Robert Diaz Jr. of Waterbury. Arrangements- A wake for Rosemary will be held Wednesday May 22, 2013 from 5 to 7 P.M...

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