Obituaries
Jacqueline Adams
Feb 25, 2025
Naugatuck, CT Jacqueline (Bellemare) Adams, 81, died February 25, 2025 at Beacon Brook Health Care Center.
Jacqueline was born November 2, 1943 in Waterbury, CT a daughter of the late Ovid and Lucy (Guarino) Bellemare. Jacqueline lived in Naugatuck all of her life and graduated from Naugatuck High School. Before retiring, Jacqueline worked for many years as a CNA.
Jacqueline is survived...
Anita Martins
Feb 24, 2025
Naugatuck - Anita Martins, 76, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at her home. She was the wife of Joseph Martins.
Mrs. Martins was born July 14, 1948, in Germany, the daughter of the late Conrad and Eva Steinbrecher. She was a longtime resident of Naugatuck, coming to the U.S in 1967. Before her retirement in the early 1990s, she...
Lori E. Spector
Feb 24, 2025
PROSPECT – Lori E. Spector, 58, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025 at Mozaic Senior Life in Bridgeport.
Lori was born August 28, 1966, in Waterbury, daughter of Louis and the late Sydel (Bess) Kugell. She was employed by the New Britain Board of Education. Lori graduated from Wolcott High school, class of 1984, she went on to earn an associate’s...
Grace Hassenfeldt
Feb 20, 2025
Grace Hassenfeldt, 87, of Naugatuck, beloved wife of the late John Hassenfeldt, passed away on February 20, 2025. Grace was born on December 11, 1937 in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of the late James and Jeanette Fairchild.
Grace leaves behind her children, Robert (Donna) Ford and Helen VanKleek; grandchildren, Heather Ford (Bruno Ferreira), Amanda Ford (Michael Richmyer), James (Nikki) Ford, Kathryn...
William “Bill” Calvin Bowser Sr.
Feb 19, 2025
William “Bill” Calvin Bowser Sr., 86, of Naugatuck, CT, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Punxsutawney, PA, on November 20, 1938, he was the son of the late William and Stella Bowser.
A retired cross-country truck driver and construction mechanic, Bill was known for his hard work, resilience, and devotion to family. He...
Maria Fernanda S. Lopes
Feb 18, 2025
HICKORY, NC. – Formerly from Naugatuck and Port St. Lucie, FL: With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we, the family of Maria Fernanda S. Lopes, share that she peacefully passed away at Carolina Caring Hospice House on February 18, 2025, at the age of 82. Maria’s warmth, kindness, and generosity touched the lives of many.
Maria was born in Barreiro, Portugal,...
Josephine “Josie” Haschak
Feb 16, 2025
Josephine “Josie” Haschak, 79, of Naugatuck, passed away on February 16, 2025, peacefully at home with her family by her side. She was the wife of George “Billy” Haschak for 59 years. Born on August 30, 1945, in Leicester, England, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Gloria (Reed) Macaluso.
Her father was stationed in England during WWII and...
Scott J. Walsh
Feb 16, 2025
Naugatuck - Scott Walsh, 58, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Waterbury Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Dawn (Krinick) Walsh.
Scott was born August 25, 1966, in New York, NY, the son of Lillian (Hornoff) Toth and the late Joseph Toth, and the late Raymond Walsh Sr. He was a longtime Naugatuck resident and had worked in...
Lorraine W. Falvey
Feb 15, 2025
Rocky Hill - Lorraine W. Falvey, 101, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at her home. She was the wife of the late John J. Falvey.
Mrs. Falvey was born April 29, 1923, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Armand and Anna (Platen) Wolff. She was a longtime Cheshire resident, where she was a communicant of St. Bridget of...
Nancy Ann Zapatka
Feb 13, 2025
Beacon Falls – Nancy Ann Zapatka, 84, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at her home with her caring family surrounding her. She was the loving wife of John E. Zapatka of Beacon Falls.
Mrs. Zapatka was born January 8, 1941, in Washington D.C., the daughter of the late Karl and Margaret (McKeon) Barry. She was a Registered Nurse working...
Edith A. Paul
Feb 13, 2025
Edith (Edie - Nana) A. Paul, 78, of Cheshire, beloved wife of the late Allen Paul, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025. Edith was born in Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Edie's life began in Cluj-Napoca, Romania on July 2, 1946 when she was born to the late Ludwig (Lou) Hirschhorn (1916-74) and Piroska Hirschhorn. Edie is Hungarian and spoke German as a...
Patricia A. Hackett
Feb 12, 2025
CHESHIRE – Patricia A. Hackett, 93, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025 after a brief stay at Complete Care at Meriden.
Pat Hackett was born June 21, 1931, in Waterbury, daughter of the late Henry and Margaret (Dillon) Hackett. She was raised in Waterbury where she attended Sacred Heart Grammar School and graduated from Sacred Heart High School. She lived in...
Judith Kaprinski
Feb 11, 2025
Dawsonville, GA – Judith F. Kaprinski, 80, formerly of Cheshire, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, in Gainsville, GA. She was the wife of the late Jerome “Jerry” Kaprinski.
Mrs. Kaprinski was born October 11, 1944, in Chelsea, MA, the daughter of the late William and Edith (Kendrick) Fienemann. She was a Teacher in Cheshire for over 36 years. As...
Annie Sroka
Feb 10, 2025
Annie Sroka, 84, of Rocky Hill, passed away Monday February 10, 2025 at her home.
Annie was born June 17, 1940 in Springfield, Massachusetts, a daughter of the late Walter and Antonina (Rusin) Sroka.
Funeral services in celebration of Annie’s life will be held Friday February 14, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. from the Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Cheshire 615 South Main Street...
Joyce Lafo
Feb 9, 2025
Joyce A. Lafo “Family Matriarch” Naugatuck, CT Joyce A. Lafo, 91, the widow of Francis E. Lafo, Sr., her loving husband of 59 years, died February 9, 2025 at Waterbury Hospital. Joyce was born November 17, 1933 in Waterbury, CT daughter of the late Harry and Jennie (Kaminski) Dethlefsen and had lived in Naugatuck all of her life. Joyce retired...
Cliff C. Gillman
Feb 6, 2025
Clifford C. Gillman, adoring husband, devoted father, loving son and brother, cherished friend, teammate and coach to all, died suddenly on Thursday, February 6th at the age of 41. He spent his final day doing what he loved with those who he loved most: playing with the children in the neighborhood, spending quality time with his family, coaching, and playing...
Anthony J. Fay
Feb 4, 2025
Anthony "Tony” John Fay was born May 1, 1933, in the Bronx, New York. He was predeceased by his dear wife, Elizabeth “Betty” (O’Brien), of nearly 65 years, and his brothers Peter, James, and William. He is survived by his children John (Rose), Joseph (Gabrielle), Peter (Lisa), and Maureen Dana (Eric); and his grandchildren Samantha Marshall (Jack), Daniel Fay, Sean...
Howard Thurston
Feb 4, 2025
Naugatuck, CT Howard E. Thurston, lovingly known as “Eddie” to those dearest to him, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025 at the age of 87 in the VITAS Inpatient Hospice Care Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital. Howard was born August 16, 1937 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late James Francis and Helen (Dowling) Thurston and lived a...
Leonard Mcdermott
Feb 4, 2025
.Terryville, CT Leonard A. McDermott, 73, died unexpectedly on February 4, 2025 at his home. Leonard was born on June 19, 1951 in Waterbury, CT, the son of the late Andrew and Marie (Sabia) McDermott. Raised in Naugatuck, he graduated from Naugatuck High School. He continued his education at Teikyo Post University and Quinnipiac University School of Law. Leonard was...
Lois Perrella
Feb 4, 2025
Lois Perrella 1957 – 2025 Waterbury, CT Lois Perrella, 67, long time resident of Waterbury, passed peacefully on February 4th at River Glen Health Care Center in Southbury where she resided since 2022. She previously resided at Central Group Home in Wolcott, CT. Lois grew up in the Brooklyn and then East sections of Waterbury. She also spent childhood summers...
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