Obituaries
Gerald Raimo
Aug 24, 2023
Naugatuck, CT Gerald Alphonse "Big Terry" Raimo, born on November 10, 1947, and a beloved figure in the Naugatuck community, passed away on August 24, 2023. He leaves behind a legacy of love, generosity, and community spirit that will forever be cherished. Terry is survived by his four loving children; Terry, Eddy, Patrick, and Angela. His dedication to his family...
Maryellen Hardy
Aug 23, 2023
Greenwich, New York – Maryellen (King) Hardy, 81, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at her home. She was the wife of the late David T. Hardy.
Maryellen was born December 20, 1941, in Cleveland, OH, the daughter of the late John and Ellen (Strachan) King. She was preceded in death by her sister Betsy (King) Lincoln.
Maryellen graduated...
Edward Walter Scott
Aug 23, 2023
Edward Walter Scott, loving husband, dedicated father, proud grandpa and great-grandpa, passed away on August 23, 2023. Ed had a life full of love, laughter, and cherished memories.
He was born March 23 1944, in New Haven, CT to the late Charles and Harriett Scott. After graduating from Hamden High School in 1962 he joined the U.S. Navy, serving from...
Dolores D'Amico
Aug 23, 2023
WATERBURY – Dolores V. (Amenta) D’Amico, 91, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Apple Rehab of Watertown. She was the wife of John J. D’Amico.
Mrs. D’Amico was born October 8, 1931, in Waterbury the daughter of the late Louis and Josephine (DeMatio) Amenta. She was raised and educated in Waterbury, as well as being a lifetime resident of...
Thomas Lavorgna Sr
Aug 23, 2023
Waterbury, CT Thomas M. Lavorgna, 63, of Waterbury, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, in Exeter, NH, where he and his wife currently resided. Tom was born on March 26, 1960, in Waterbury, the loving son of the late Marcellino and Evelyn Lavorgna. He attended St. Peter and Paul Primary School in Waterbury’s East End and graduated from...
Donald Hellerman
Aug 21, 2023
Donald Hellerman, 61, of Cheshire, CT, passed away on August 21, 2023. Donald was born on September 21, 1961, in Doylestown, PA to Doris Mellor Hellerman and the late Richard Hellerman.
Donald graduated from Penn State with a B.S. in Quantitative Chemistry which led to a career focused on Quality Management. During his career, he completed certification as a Lean...
Richard "Bud" Kudzma
Aug 19, 2023
Naugatuck - Richard “Bud” Kudzma’s final job as a master carpenter and loving husband here on earth was completed suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, August 19, 2023. His 60-year gift to this world as a talented craftsman, avid gardener, loving husband, father, grandfather, friend, confidant, and family member left a lasting impression on all who knew and loved him....
Linda Graben
Aug 18, 2023
Naugatuck, CT Linda Jean Graben, died Friday, August 18, 2023. She fought her cancer courageously for several years. She was 66. Linda was born November 26, 1956 in Tucson, AZ the daughter of the late Ralph Graben and Barbara (Kelsey) (Graben) Sousa. As a child she and her parents lived on several Air Force bases throughout the United States. After...
Donna M. Barrett
Aug 16, 2023
Waterbury, CT - Donna Barrett-Butwell, formerly of Naugatuck, passed away peacefully at the age of 62 on August 16, 2023, in Waterbury. She was the wife of Jeffrey Butwell.
Donna was born on November 9, 1960, in New Haven, the daughter of the late Michael and Clara (Chriscuolo) DellaRocco.
A longtime resident of Naugatuck, Donna had many passions and interests....
Joseph "Jay" Hickey Jr.
Aug 15, 2023
Cheshire - Joseph “Jay” Hickey Jr., 71, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Civita Care Center at Cheshire.
Jay was born September 8, 1951, in New Haven, the son of the late Joseph and Arlyne (Emmett) Hickey. He was a lifelong Cheshire resident working as a handyman. He enjoyed bike riding, and fishing at Sleeping Giant and was...
Pauline E. Coleman
Aug 15, 2023
WATERBURY - Pauline E. Coleman, 97, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late James “Bubby” Coleman.
Mrs. Coleman was born March 21,1926 in New York, N.Y., daughter of the late Samuel “Charlie” England and Winnifred A. Brown. She was a retired Child Care Provider.
Aunty Pauline...
Mary Mane
Aug 14, 2023
Mary “Mamie” (Demir) Mane, 90, of Plymouth passed away peacefully on August 14th at Cook Willow Health & Rehab.
Mary was born March 25, 1933 in Waterbury, daughter of Halil and Saide Demir. A Waterbury resident most of her life, she attended local schools and later moved to Oakville in 2000. She retired from Waterbury Hospital after 30 years in...
Brian David Connelly
Aug 11, 2023
Brian David Connelly, age 45, of Calhoun, GA and formerly of Naugatuck passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 11, 2023 in Rome, GA. He was born on January 26, 1978 in Waterbury, son of Gail Dessureau and David Connelly.
Brian was raised in Naugatuck and relocated to Georgia 20 years ago. Recently, he was a forklift operator for EVCO...
Geraldine R. Slocum
Aug 11, 2023
Geraldine Ross Slocum, 100, of Cheshire, beloved wife of the late Charles D. Slocum, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2023. Geraldine was born on May 15, 1923 in Patchogue, Long Island, New York, to the late Arthur and Josephine Ross.
During WWII, Gerrie had a civil service job in Washington, DC for the War Department, typing death notices for...
Herbert "Herbie" Wright
Aug 11, 2023
Herbert “Herbie” Wright, age 79, of Naugatuck passed away unexpectedly on Fri., Aug. 11, 2023 at his home. He was the devoted husband of Ina (Alderman) Wright for over 58 years. Herbert was born on June 8, 1944 in Portland, ME, son of the late Vernon and Frances (Viollett) Wright.
Herbie worked for Carl Geary & Son from his teens...
Jeanne Ward
Aug 11, 2023
Jeanne Ward, age 83, of Naugatuck entered into rest on Friday, August 11, 2023 at her home. She was the devoted wife of William C. Ward for over 63 years. Jeanne was born on May 11, 1940 in Norfolk, NE, daughter of the late John and Pearl (Staudenmaier) Shonka.
Jeanne was a brilliant woman with a mind for numbers and...
Shirley Ciesla
Aug 6, 2023
Naugatuck, CT Shirley (Heavens) Ciesla, died peacefully at home on August 6, 2023 with her children by her side. She was the wife of the late Edward Ciesla for 55 years. Shirley was born in Waterbury, CT on September 21, 1929 daughter of the late Raymond and Rose (Boraski) Heavens. She graduated from Naugatuck High School and from Bryant College...
Raymond V. O'Connor
Aug 5, 2023
Raymond Vincent O’Connor, 92, beloved husband of the late Sally H. O’Connor, died peacefully on August 5, at The Benchmark Senior Living Center in Hamden, CT. Ray was born on April 5, 1931 in New Haven, CT. to the late Daniel and Marguerite (Padden) O’Connor.
In 1950, Ray enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Augsburg, Germany serving in the...
Thomas H. Denne III
Aug 3, 2023
CHESHIRE - Thomas H. Denne III, age 79, beloved husband of Cynthia Graves Denne, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2023. Thomas was born on March 24, 1944, in Denver, CO, to the late Thomas H. and Anne Denne Jr.
Thomas graduated Hopkins School, Class of 1962. While at Hopkins Thomas played Football, Hockey and Captained the Baseball team....
Paula A. Caputo
Aug 1, 2023
Paula Caputo, 50, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Waterbury Hospital. She was the wife of James Maslar.
Paula was born October 13, 1972, in Daytona Beach, FL, the daughter of Lorraine Caputo and the late Henry Frisbie. She was a longtime Naugatuck resident, graduating from Naugatuck High School, class of 1990.
Everyone who knew Paula would...
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