Obituaries
Donna Cossette
Jul 5, 2023
Naugatuck, CT Donna Cossette, 66, of Naugatuck, beloved wife of Rodney Cossette who predeceased her on March 13, 2005, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 5, 2023 following a short battle with cancer. Donna was born September 19, 1956 in Malone, NY the daughter of the late Theresa and Walter LaGrave. Donna was employed by Macy’s Logistics. Donna’s favorite role...
Keith A. Terrien
Jul 2, 2023
Keith A. Terrien, 58, of Cheshire, CT, beloved husband of 24 years to Cheryl (Iava) Terrien, passed away on July 2, 2023, after a hard-fought battle with Multiple Myeloma with his family by his side. Keith’s humor kept those around him smiling, even during the difficult times. He was born on June 11, 1965, in Norwich, CT, to Norma Lamothe...
Maria A. Durley
Jul 1, 2023
Bethany, CT – Maria Anne Dietrich Durley, 80, passed away quietly on Saturday, July 1, 2023, with her loving husband, and loved ones by her side.
She was born on September 15, 1942, in Washington, DC, and was predeceased by her mother Anne R. Stotz in 2011 and her stepfather Ralph L. Stotz in 1974. Besides her loving husband of...
Susan H. Festa
Jul 1, 2023
CHESHIRE- Susan H. Festa, 73, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Royal of Westerly Nursing Center in Westerly, RI. She was the wife of Eugene N. Festa. Mrs. Festa was born June 16,1950, in New Haven, daughter of the late Leonard and Patricia (Brady) Hunter. She was a retired award-winning floral designer who worked at several local florists, including...
Lucrecia Ramirez
Jul 1, 2023
Waterbury, CT Lucrecia Ramirez, 84, died Friday, July 1, 2023 at Cheshire House. Lucrecia was born April 17, 1939 in Cali, Colombia. She lived in Waterbury for the past 25 years, having formerly lived in Naugatuck, where she was a former employee of the Naugatuck Glass Company. Lucrecia is survived by her son, Alejandro “Alex” Ramirez of Naugatuck; her grandchildren,...
Phyllis Rubbo
Jun 27, 2023
Cheshire - Phyllis (Pearsall) Rubbo, 76, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at her home. She was the wife of Patsy Rubbo.
Mrs. Rubbo was born April 18, 1947, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Charles and Mable (Fraser) Pearsall. She was a lifelong Cheshire resident and graduate of Cheshire High School (Class of 1965). In support of...
Frances E. Hoshor
Jun 26, 2023
CHESHIRE- Frances E. Hoshor, 99, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023 at Masonicare Home Health & Hospice. She was the wife of the late Everett P. Hoshor.
Mrs. Hoshor was born October 6, 1923, in Cheshire, CT., daughter of the late Egidio and Gemma (Bellfi) Pivirotto. She was a devoted wife and mother who cherished time spent with her family....
Holly Siwanowicz
Jun 26, 2023
Naugatuck, CT Holly J. (Dutton) Siwanowicz, 79, the widow of Walter F. Siwanowicz, died unexpectedly on June 26, 2023 at Waterbury Hospital. Holly was born July 6, 1943 in Waterbury, CT a daughter of the late Kenneth and Virginia (Birch) Dutton Kovach and had lived in Naugatuck all of her life. Holly was a member of the VFW Auxiliary, Post...
Howard Nixon Sr
Jun 24, 2023
Howard Joseph Nixon, Sr. 1930 - 2023 Naugatuck, CT Howard Joseph Nixon, Sr., affectionately known as Howie, passed away on June 24, 2023, at the age of 92 at The Lutheran Home in Southbury, CT. He was born on November 15, 1930, in Naugatuck, CT, to John and Madeline Nixon. Howie was a man who lived his life with kindness,...
David L. Tufano
Jun 22, 2023
Shelton - David L. Tufano, 60, passed away on Thursday, June 22,2023. David was born June 26, 1962, in Fall River, MA, the son of the late Leonard and Elizabeth (See) Tufano. He is predeceased by his brother Chris Tufano, and nephew Keith Basta. David is survived by his sisters, Geraldine Rosato of Naugatuck, Ellen Lalley of Shelton, and Carol...
Alice Margaret "Sally" Blakely
Jun 22, 2023
Alice Margaret (Wilson) Blakely passed away peacefully on June 22, 2023, at her home in Elim Park, Cheshire, Connecticut. Sally (as she was known by friends and family) lived at Elim Park since November of 2009. Prior to moving to Elim Park, Sally, and her husband Frank L. Blakely (who passed away 2/9/2001) of over 50 years lived at 150...
Ronald J. Kalinowski
Jun 21, 2023
Mr. Ronald J. Kalinowski Sr., 82, formally of Naugatuck, CT and most recently of New Boston, NH passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, surrounded by his loving children Ron and April Kalinowski.
Ronald was born on April 21, 1941, in Waterbury, CT. He was the son of the late John and Theresa (Bilot) Kalinowski. Ronald was educated in Naugatuck’s...
Anthony G. Smaldone
Jun 21, 2023
Anthony (Tony) Gerard Smaldone, age 76, of Cheshire, entered into rest on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, after a courageous battle with Leukemia, with his loving family by his side. He was the devoted husband of Jennifer (Johnson) Smaldone for over 44 years. Anthony was born on December 22, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of the late Anthony G....
Tina S. Swezey
Jun 21, 2023
Tina Susanne Swezey, 70, of Cheshire, CT passed away peacefully on June 21, 2023, at Midstate Medical Center in Meriden, CT, surrounded by close family. She was born on December 13, 1952, in New Haven, CT, to Louisa Gough and the late Donald Gough. She attended North Haven High School with the class of 1971. Tina was a beloved mother,...
Janet Zerbarini
Jun 21, 2023
Naugatuck, CT Janet A. (Morin) Zerbarini, 78, widow of Robert H. “Zeb” Zerbarini, Sr., died peacefully June 21, 2023 in the VITAS Hospice Care Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital. Janet was born May 15, 1945 in Burlington, VT daughter of the late George and Andree (Laverdure) Morin. Janet lived in Naugatuck most of her life and worked for many years...
Steven F. Zentek
Jun 20, 2023
Mr. Steven Zentek, 66, of Cheshire, passed away Tuesday June 20, 2023 at the Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford, surrounded by his family.
Steven was born January 11, 1957 in Waterbury a son of the late Frank and Lyda (Mumley) Zentek and was a longtime Cheshire resident. He was a graduate of Cheshire High School. Having a strong work...
Stephen Charles Greenwood
Jun 19, 2023
Stephen Charles Greenwood, 56, of Cheshire, beloved husband of Jennifer Greenwood, passed away on June 19, 2023. Stephen was born on November 9, 1966 in Palo Alto, CA to Ann Marie Wozmak and the late George Greenwood.
Although born in California, Steve grew up in Cheshire, Connecticut. He attended all levels of school in Cheshire, and graduated from Cheshire High...
Vincent A. Lupachino Sr.
Jun 19, 2023
WATERBURY – Vincent A. Lupachino (Lupo), 83, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Darlene (Beck) Lupachino.
Mr. Lupachino was born March 3, 1940, in Waterbury, son of the late Peter and Virginia (Marchese) Lupo. He was a retired Electrical Contractor and was a long time Risdon employee,...
Mary B. Smith
Jun 18, 2023
Mary B. Smith, 96, of Waterbury, beloved wife of the late Francis “Red’ Smith, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2023. Mary was born on January 26, 1927 in Waterbury, CT to the late Edward and Margaret (Kehoe) Byrne.
Mary was a 1944 graduate of Naugatuck High School. She attended Dunbarton College of Holy Cross in Washington D.C. After graduating in 1946...
Carolyn Hardin Engelhardt
Jun 18, 2023
Carolyn Hardin Engelhardt, age 79, of Bloomfield, CT passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023. She was married for over 53 years to the late Reverend George Christian Engelhardt. Carolyn was born on May 10, 1944 in Memphis, TN, daughter of the late Melvin Loyd Hardin and Helen Harriet Hardin (Morrison). Carolyn grew up in Arkansas and remained very tied...
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