Obituaries

Bruce Ober

Bruce Ober

Nov 11, 2023

Naugatuck, CT Bruce E. Ober, 74, died peacefully on November 11, 2023 at Trinity Terraces Health Center. Bruce was born April 8, 1949 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late Eugene Dorsey Ober and Valentina (Renzoni) Ober. Bruce attended St. Francis Grammar School, Community School in Prospect, where he was raised, and graduated in 1967 from W.F. Kaynor Technical...

Daryl A. Birdsall

Daryl A. Birdsall

Nov 9, 2023

Wolcott - Daryl A. (Foulkrod) Birdsall, 66, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Bristol Hospital. She was the wife of David Birdsall.

Daryl was born January 4, 1957, in Waterbury, the daughter of Richard Foulkrod and the late Ann Marie (Lafo) Foulkrod. A longtime Naugatuck resident, she graduated from NHS, Class of 1975.  She had worked at Risdon...

Susan Alice Savelle

Susan Alice Savelle

Nov 8, 2023

CHESHIRE – Susan Alice Savelle 68, died Wednesday November 8, 2023 after a long and arduous battle with multiple autoimmune diseases, in Waterbury, CT.

Born on March 22, 1955, to Robert and Alice Reckmack of Cheshire, Susan was the youngest of three siblings, and the apple of her father’s eye enjoying many solo adventures by her father's side. As the...

Marguerite B. Ostuno

Marguerite B. Ostuno

Nov 8, 2023

Marguerite B. (Beaudry) Ostuno, a longtime member of the Cheshire community, peacefully passed away on November 8, 2023, at Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford at the age of 98. She was born on June 5, 1925, in Auburn, Maine, to the late George and Amarilda (Sirois) Beaudry. Marguerite was a devoted wife to the late Joseph J. Ostuno, a loving...

Joseph Limata

Joseph Limata

Nov 8, 2023

Cheshire - Joseph Limata, 94, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at MidState Medical Center. He was the husband of the late Angela Teresa Limata.

Mr. Limata was born October 9, 1929, in Telese Terme, Italy son of the late Marco Antonio and Costanza (Forhini) Limata.  He came to the U.S. in 1958 and has worked in various aspects...

Ralph L. Cross Jr.

Ralph L. Cross Jr.

Nov 8, 2023

Ralph L. Cross Jr., age 87, of Harwinton and formerly of Waterbury entered into rest on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Waterbury Hospital.  He was the devoted husband of Edinna (Klies) Cross for over 68 years.  Ralph was born on November 24, 1935 in Waterbury, son of the late Ralph L. Cross Sr. and Mary (Shove) Cross Ryan.

Ralph was...

Corinne D. Townsend

Corinne D. Townsend

Nov 6, 2023

WOLCOTT – Corinne D. Townsend, 95, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023, at her home in Wolcott, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Frederick Townsend Jr.

Mrs. Townsend was born in Waterbury, CT., daughter of the late Walter and Lillian (Garthwait) Enhorning. She was owner of and instructor at the Wolcott Dance Academy for nearly 50...

James D. Loughlin

James D. Loughlin

Nov 5, 2023

Naugatuck - James D. Loughlin, 60, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by his family.

James was born November 30, 1962, in Waterbury, the son of Robert and Patricia (Remokitis) Loughlin.  James was a jack of all trades, he was skilled in carpentry, roofing and siding, and mechanics and enjoyed tinkering with anything and...

Fernande Drapeau

Fernande Drapeau

Nov 4, 2023

Naugatuck, CT Mrs. Fernande “Fern” Drapeau, widow of Raymond Drapeau, passed away peacefully at home on November 4, 2023 surrounded by her family. Fern was born March 5, 1935, In Berlin, NH a daughter of the late Romeo Tremblay and Jeanne (Salvas) Tremblay and had been a resident of Naugatuck since 1961. Fern leaves behind two sons, Steven and Barry...

Raimundo Neves

Raimundo Neves

Oct 31, 2023

Raimundo Neves, 93, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2023 at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by his family. Born in Brazil on April 7, 1930, Raimundo made Naugatuck a home alongside his loving family.

Raimundo lived a fulfilling life, enriched with love and cherished memories. He adored soccer and spending time in his...

Barbara T. Hayes

Barbara T. Hayes

Oct 30, 2023

Naugatuck, CT  - Barbara T. Hayes, 90, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Complete Care at Glendale in Naugatuck.  She was the wife of the late William Hayes.

Barbara was born February 4, 1933 in Derby, CT, daughter of the late Merwin and Helen Terrell.  She was a retired bookkeeper working for several home improvement businesses in the...

Beth A. McGee

Beth A. McGee

Oct 29, 2023

Beacon Falls - Beth A. McGee, 58, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at her home.  She was the wife of Shane Howe.

Beth was born May 17, 1965, in Waterbury, the daughter of Edward and Lurana (Chicoski) Siemenski.  She was raised in Beacon Falls and graduated from Naugatuck High School, Class of 1983.  She furthered her education at...

John Bates

John Bates

Oct 29, 2023

Cheshire - John Bates, 93, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023. He was the husband of the late Nancy Bates.

A longtime Cheshire resident, Mr. Bates was active with the Cheshire Grange.  He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Cheshire and a Life Member of the Cheshire Fire Department.

He is survived by his Children, Grandchildren,...

Jill Ann Christian

Jill Ann Christian

Oct 27, 2023

Cheshire- Jill Ann Christian, 76, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023, at the Hospital of Central Connecticut New Britain Campus. She was the wife of Richard F. Christian.

Mrs. Christian was born October 27, 1947, in Southington, the daughter of the late George and Marjorie (Root) Parker.  She was a longtime Cheshire resident, retiring as a Dental Assistant from...

Margret von Schmeling

Margret von Schmeling

Oct 27, 2023

Margarete "Margret" Emma Herta (Kind) von Schmeling passed away October 27, 2023 at Elim Park, Cheshire, CT.  Margret was born in Kiel, Germany April 7, 1929 to Fritz and Marie (Trelle) Kind.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr.  Bogislav "Bo" von Schmeling, her parents and sister, Hildegard Diefenhardt and beloved grandson, Nicholas Bo Roche.

Margret...

Gary Guarino

Gary Guarino

Oct 27, 2023

Oakville, CT The world has lost an extraordinary man. Garibaldi “Gary” Guarino, died of natural causes and was of sound mind. Born to Giulia (Ciarlelli) and Carmen Antonio Guarino in 1953, Mr. Guarino was accomplished and recognized in the barber/beauty industry as an educator and authority of hair and scalp care. His product knowledge led many to seek his advice....

Jean Holmes

Jean Holmes

Oct 25, 2023

Naugatuck, CT Jean Livermore Holmes, 94, passed peacefully on October 25, 2023 with her family by her side. She was one of two children of Mabel and Waldo Livermore, raised on a dairy farm in Boxborough Massachusetts. Jean attended a one room schoolhouse in a town that, as she liked to say, had more cows than people. She met the...

Sharon Abbatiello

Sharon Abbatiello

Oct 24, 2023

Wallingford - Sharon Abbatiello, 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at MidState Medical Center. She was born November 6, 1948, the daughter of the late Francis and Katharina Conlon. Sharon was the wife of the late Donald R. Abbatiello and the fiancée of the late Thomas J. Williams.

Sharon leaves behind her siblings, Biff and Regis; stepson,...

Joseph J. Toth

Joseph J. Toth

Oct 24, 2023

Naugatuck - Joseph J. Toth, 83, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at The Linden at Woodbridge.  He was the husband of Lillian (Hornoff) Toth.

Mr. Toth was born November 19, 1939, in Hungary, the son of the late Jozef and Vilma (Forintos) Toth. Joseph began his studies in Budapest, Hungary. He brought his skills with him when he...

Theresia B. Vernale

Theresia B. Vernale

Oct 23, 2023

CHESHIRE - Theresia B. Vernale, 86, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023, at her home in Cheshire. She was the wife of the late Andrew Vernale.

Mrs. Vernale was born February 23, 1937, in Waterbury, daughter of the late Carl and Gisela (Baumann) Bayer. She was a retired bank manager.

Mrs. Vernale leaves behind her daughter, Carla Hannon, and husband,...

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