Obituaries

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,...

Carole S. Handler

Carole S. Handler

Oct 22, 2023

Waterbury – Carole (Smith) Handler, 88 passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at The Village of East Farms. She was the widow of the late Richard W. Handler.

Mrs. Handler was born July 12, 1935, in Lynn MA., daughter of the late Max and Augusta (Jagher) Smith. Carole was raised in Gloucester, and graduated from Lasell Jr. College...

Thomas B. Santos

Thomas B. Santos

Oct 20, 2023

NAUGATUCK - Thomas B. Santos, 80, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023 at his home in Naugatuck. He was the husband of Sandra (Wilson) Santos.

Mr. Santos was born September 11. 1943 in New Bedford, MA, son of the late Joaquim and Mary (Barboza) Santos. He was a retired glass bender from a local glass manufacturing company.

In addition to...

Michael Barletta

Michael Barletta

Oct 20, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Michael Barletta announces his passing. Despite his long battle with Parkinson’s Disease, Michael never complained. His focus was always on the person he was with, cherishing every moment. He coped with his illness with strength and courage. He could always be counted on to make you feel better.

He was born in New...

James V. Decato

James V. Decato

Oct 18, 2023

James “Uncle Jimmy” Decato, 65, beloved brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 18th at St Mary’s Hospital with his brother Alan by his side after a long hard-fought battle with cancer.

James was born September 14, 1958 at Norwalk Hospital to the late Gloria and Doran Decato. James spent his early years growing up in Norwalk...

Raymond E. Verner

Raymond E. Verner

Oct 17, 2023

Raymond Edward Verner died on October 17, 2023 at his son’s home in Carol Stream, IL. Ray was the beloved husband of Eleanor Chabot Verner for 60 years.

Ray was born on March 9, 1934 in Waterbury, to Cheshire residents William and Myra (Williams) Verner. He grew up in Cheshire, and graduated from Hamden High School. He proudly served his...

Elaine C. Giamette

Elaine C. Giamette

Oct 17, 2023

Elaine Carol Giamette, 77, of Cheshire, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2023. Elaine was born on February 19, 1946 in New Haven, CT to the late Harold Gerald Schlank and Frances Pauline Grammatico Schlank.

Elaine immensely loved her family and her grandson and attended all his baseball games. She had a great sense of humor. Elaine enjoyed her annual...

Barry F. Burke

Barry F. Burke

Oct 16, 2023

Barry Francis Burke, 82 of Wallingford peacefully passed away on October 16, 2023.

Barry was born on July 17, 1941 to Joseph and Beatrice Ahmuty Burke in Norwalk, CT. He was a graduate of Norwalk High School and a lifetime New York Yankee and New York Giants fan. Sports were Barry’s passion and he excelled at them. He earned high...

Sally Drury

Sally Drury

Oct 15, 2023

Sally Drury, age 91, of North Haven and formerly Cheshire, Connecticut passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, after a short illness.

Born on June 28, 1932 to the late George W. and Louise (Fowler) Murphy, Sally grew up in Waltham, MA.  She was the devoted wife of the late John F. Drury for over 32 years, until his passing in 1986.  

The undisputed and devoted matriarch...

Lucille Mariano

Lucille Mariano

Oct 15, 2023

Naugatuck, CT Lucille Mary (Zuccarelli) Mariano passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at LiveWell in Plantsville surrounded by her children and her wonderful caregivers at LiveWell. She was born on March 23, 1933 to Patsy and Josephine (Nardello) Zuccarelli. She was a lifelong Naugatuck resident and spent many years working in the Naugatuck Town Hall as Assistant to the...

Barbara Goodrich

Barbara Goodrich

Oct 15, 2023

Fort Collins, CO Barbara Elaine Veit Goodrich, 93, the widow of Dr. Gordon M. Goodrich, whom she was married to for 49 years, died peacefully on October 15, 2023 at Pathways Hospice in Fort Collins, CO. Barbara was a former Prospect, CT resident for 49 years. Barbara was born April 5, 1930 in Philadelphia, PA a daughter of the late...

James Warden

James Warden

Oct 10, 2023

 

James Lewis Warden, 77, of Naugatuck, passed away on October 10, 2023. Jay, as he was fondly known, was born on October 4, 1946, in Bridgeport, CT, to the late James E. and Hazel Warden.

Jay was a Vietnam Veteran of the US Air Force for 8 years. He attended Mattatuck Community College and assisted other students attending college...

Ellen F. (Kaminski) Cormier

Ellen F. (Kaminski) Cormier

Oct 9, 2023

Ellen F. Cormier, Loving Wife, Adored Mother, and Precious Grandma

Naugatuck - Ellen F. (Kaminski) Cormier, 74, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, at St. Mary's Hospital. She was the wife of Dennis Cormier.

Ellen was born August 16, 1949, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Matthew and Albena (Bernotas) Kaminski. Ellen and Dennis became high school sweethearts...

Angela R. Romano

Angela R. Romano

Oct 9, 2023

Angela R. Romano, age 31, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, after a brief illness. She is the daughter of Donna (Brian) Rusate Romano of Cheshire, CT, and John (Gemma) Romano of New Rochelle, NY.

Angela graduated from Cheshire High School in 2010. She then earned her BS in Psychology from Quinnipiac University in 2014. She then went...

Aleta Mezzo

Aleta Mezzo

Oct 8, 2023

Southington, CT Aleta "Lee" Mezzo, 80, wife of Dennis Mezzo, died peacefully on October 8, 2023 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain. Lee was born July 21, 1943 in Johnstown, PA a daughter of the late Charles and Mary Boyle. Lee was raised in Pennsylvania and lived in Naugatuck for 51 years, until moving to Southington. She...

Tricia Hale

Tricia Hale

Oct 7, 2023

Shelton, CT Tricia Jeanne Hale, 86, passed away on October 7, 2023 at The Madison House. She was the loving companion of the late Donald Cavanaugh. Tricia was born on September 14, 1937 in Waterbury, CT daughter to the late Lois (Brennan) Hale. Tricia was raised in Naugatuck and graduated from Naugatuck High School, class of 1955. She was a...

Kelly Baldino

Kelly Baldino

Oct 6, 2023

NAUGATUCK – Kelly (Gamble) Baldino, 42, loving wife of Charles Baldino, passed away unexpectedly on October 6, 2023 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Kelly was born on March 30, 1981, daughter of the late and Rosemarie LaSasso and James E. Gamble. She graduated from Emmett O’Brien Technical School in Ansonia and spent most of her life in Naugatuck. Kelly enjoyed camping...

Myron Burr Disbrow

Myron Burr Disbrow

Oct 5, 2023

Myron Burr Disbrow, 94, of Elim Park in Cheshire passed away Thursday October 5, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Margarete (Cames) Disbrow with whom he shared 69 years of marriage.

Myron was born February 24, 1929 in New Milford, a son of the late Franklyn Wilbur and Julia...