Obituaries

Gretchen C. Brockett

Gretchen C. Brockett

Aug 31, 2024

Cheshire - Gretchen Brockett, 85 passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Elim Park Health Care & Rehabilitation. She was the wife of Raymond Brockett.

Beloved by her husband and family, Gretchen was born on June 10, 1939, in Pottsville, PA, the daughter of the late Daniel and Kathryne (Julian) Cole. She was a longtime resident...

Marie Moorfoot

Marie Moorfoot

Aug 30, 2024

Marie Moorfoot, 89, of Waterbury, widow of the late James B. Moorfoot, passed away on August 30, 2024. She was born on October 4, 1934, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Steponaitis) Baranauskas.

Marie worked at Timex and later as a secretary for Alford Industries in New Jersey where she resided for 28 years. She enjoyed quilting,...

Roy F. Bellante

Roy F. Bellante

Aug 30, 2024

CHESHIRE - Roy F. Bellante, age 78, a beloved father & grandfather, proud veteran, dedicated union member, loyal friend, and devoted husband of Janet E. (Parker) Bellante for over 54 years passed away peacefully on August 30th, 2024. Roy was born March 20th, 1946, in Meriden, CT and was son to the late Ernest R. Bellante and Emma (Franco) Bellante.

After...

Christopher G. Eble

Christopher G. Eble

Aug 30, 2024

Cheshire - Christopher (Kris) G. Eble, 49, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, at Hartford Hospital. 

Kris was born October 5, 1974, in Waterbury, CT, the son of Bruce and Kathy Eble and Patricia (Palmer) Eble.

Besides his parents, he is survived by his daughter Felicia Seitlinger and his four legged children Baxter and Bandit; his siblings Cheryl Eble Huffman and...

Mary Jane Roosa

Mary Jane Roosa

Aug 29, 2024

WATERBURY – Mary Jane Roosa, 96, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late William H. Roosa Jr.

Mrs. Roosa was born February 19, 1928 in New Haven, daughter of the late James and Florence (Slater) McNaney. She was a retired teacher’s aide, supporting children with special...

Patricia Ann Barrett

Patricia Ann Barrett

Aug 29, 2024

Patricia Ann Barrett, 80, of Cheshire passed away on August 29, 2024 at Yale Smilow Hospital in New Haven, CT. Patricia “Patty” was born on May 2, 1944, at St. Raphael’s Hospital in New Haven, CT.

She graduated from the former St. Mary’s High School in New Haven, and later Quinnipiac University where she earned an Associates Degree. She was employed...

Robert M. Ide

Robert M. Ide

Aug 28, 2024

Robert M. Ide, 75, of Cheshire, formerly of Hamden, beloved husband of Susan Ide, passed away on August 28, 2024. He was born in New Haven, CT to the late Simon and Anna Ide.

Robert graduated from Hamden High and SCSC. He was an avid tennis player and golfer. He loved going to Disney World with his grandchildren whenever they visited...

David A. King

David A. King

Aug 28, 2024

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Brother

Naugatuck - David A. King Sr., 83, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Laurel Ridge Healthcare Facility in Ridgefield after a long battle with Alzheimer's. For 52 years, he was the husband of Ann (Anderson) King.

Mr. King was born April 20, 1941, in Niles, CA, the son of the late Raymond and Genevieve...

Joseph J. Salomoni Sr.

Joseph J. Salomoni Sr.

Aug 28, 2024

NAUGATUCK- Joseph J. Salomoni Sr., age 95, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of the late Elizabeth M. “Liz” (Stoica) Salomoni to whom he was married to for 63 years, and married at St. Raphael Church on October 3, 1953.

Joseph was born on December 24, 1928...

Frederick F. Savenelli

Frederick F. Savenelli

Aug 24, 2024

Frederick F. Savenelli, Jr., 73, beloved husband of Angela Savenelli, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on August 24, 2024. He was born on March 28, 1951 in New Haven, CT, to Frederick and Carmela Savenelli.

Fred graduated Wilbur Cross High School and went on to attend the University of New Haven, where he obtained his...

Blossom "Bunny" Block

Blossom "Bunny" Block

Aug 16, 2024

Blossom “Bunny” Block, 94, of New York, NY, and Westfield, NJ, died peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2024, at Benchmark Senior Living in Hamden, Connecticut. She was the wife of the late Albert Block, who passed away in 2010. 

Bunny was born January 5, 1930, in Brooklyn, the daughter of the late Samuel and Elsie (Siegel) Cohen. She attended Erasmus Hall...

Sue E. Chatfield

Sue E. Chatfield

Aug 14, 2024

Sue E. Chatfield, 81, of Hamden, formerly of Cheshire, wife of the late Rev. Dr. John Afman, Jr., passed away peacefully after a long illness on August 14, 2024. Sue was born on July 11, 1943, in Derby, CT to the late Horace and Marion Chatfield.

Sue was a devoted teacher for many years in the Cheshire Public School System. She...

Barbara Jane Hallenborg

Barbara Jane Hallenborg

Aug 11, 2024

Barbara Jane Hallenborg, age 92, entered into rest on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Apple Rehab in Watertown with her loving family by her side. She was the devoted wife of the late Ernest J. Hallenborg Sr. for almost 60 years until his passing in 2010. Barbara was born on December 20, 1931 in Waterbury, daughter of the late George...

Ronald E. Paquette

Ronald E. Paquette

Aug 7, 2024

Ronald E. Paquette, 88, of Pawtucket, RI, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at the Hattie Ide Chaffee Home in East Providence, RI. He spent many moons in the same canoe with his wife, Elaine R. (Battles) Paquette.

Born and raised in Central Falls, RI, on September 21, 1935, Ronald was a son of the late...

Elizabeth Owen Larson

Elizabeth Owen Larson

Jul 29, 2024

Elizabeth Owen (Merriam) Larson, wife of the late Richard Larson, a beloved Cheshire resident known for her infectious smile and love for traveling, has passed away at the age of 82. Born in Meriden, CT, a daughter of the late George and Concetta (Terzano) Merriam, Sr. Elizabeth was a proud homemaker and mother to Brenda Bass and her husband Douglas...

Eloise V. Draper

Eloise V. Draper

Jul 28, 2024

CHESHIRE – Eloise V. Draper(Ellie), 87, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 28, 2024 at her home in Cheshire, surrounded by her loving family.

Ellie was born July 10, 1937, in Naguabo, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Juan and Victoria (Torres) Valentin. She moved to Connecticut in 1956, where she devoted her life to raising and caring for her family, friends,...

Emily M. Stevens

Emily M. Stevens

Jul 27, 2024

NAUGATUCK – Emily M. Stevens, 84, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024, after losing her battle with dementia. She was the wife of the late Roger M. Stevens.

Emily was born February 10, 1940, in Waterbury, daughter of the late Abel and Virginia (De Rose) Dos Santos, and was a Naugatuck resident for over 50 years. She had a long career...

Russell J. DeLuca

Russell J. DeLuca

Jul 27, 2024

Russell J. Deluca, 90, of Middlebury, husband of the late Ann F. DeLuca, passed away on July 27, 2024, after a brief illness. He was born in Ellenville, New York to Joseph and Concetta (Mollica) DeLuca.

Russ was a graduate of Watertown High School and the University of Connecticut. He went on to work at the Bristol Company and Southern New...

Ann R. Gaunya

Ann R. Gaunya

Jul 27, 2024

Heaven welcomed a new interior decorator today. The change was immediately notable in the heavenly kingdom with great additions of color to the clouds of glory and numerous decorative throw pillows to God’s golden throne. The Lord commented, “Generally, I love what she’s done to the place but the fleur-de-lis stenciling on the pearly gates is a bit much”.

Ann Rita...

Kenneth Edward Neumann

Kenneth Edward Neumann

Jul 24, 2024

Kenneth Edward Neumann, 78, of Cheshire, beloved husband of Ann Neumann, passed away on July 24, 2024. 

Ken was born on March 3, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York. Son of the late Edward and Angeline (Tarka) Neumann. He was a graduate of the College of the Holy Cross, with a BS in Economics. Ken proudly served in the United States Navy,...

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