Obituaries
Barbara W. Cassista
Apr 15, 2023
Barbara (Walker) Cassista, age 86, formerly of Cheshire and Spring Hill, FL passed away on April 15, 2023 at Chestelm Health and Rehabilitation Center in Moodus. She was the devoted wife of Joel Cassista for over 64 years until his passing in February of 2022. Barbara was born on February 22, 1937 in New Haven, daughter of the late Theodore...
Joanne T. Feher
Apr 12, 2023
Joanne T. Feher, age 76 of Waterbury, formally of Fairfield CT, widow of the late Joel S. Feher, passed away peacefully after a long battle with multiple sclerosis on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Waterbury Hospital.
Joanne was born on May 14, 1946, in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Joseph L. Russo and the late Theresa C. (Gentile) Russo. ...
Joseph "Jake" Kenneth Hurd
Apr 12, 2023
Joseph (Jake) Kenneth Hurd, 81, of Cheshire passed away suddenly, Wednesday April 12, 2023 at MidState Medical Center, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Mary (DeRose) Hurd.
Jake was an avid golfer, but he always found time to help coach his children’s sports and activities. He loved to sit and chat with friends and family. He was...
Frances L. Nyberg
Apr 12, 2023
Cheshire - Mrs. Frances (Crocco) Nyberg, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2023.
Fran was born in Waterbury on September 1, 1933, the daughter of Nicolo James Crocco and Alfonsina Josephine (Caprio) Crocco. Frances was the youngest in a family of 7 children. Frances was the widow of Frank Nyberg.
Fran was a graduate of Waterbury Catholic High School and...
Marie Fadus
Apr 10, 2023
CHESHIRE – Marie Iadarola Fadus, 92, passed away peacefully at Hartford Hospital on Monday, April 10, 2023, after a brief illness.
Marie was born on March 25, 1931 in New Haven, the daughter of the late Ralph T. and Pasqualena (Masi) Iadarola, Sr. and the eldest of three children.
A melancholy consequence of living such a long life is that...
Kathleen Kuehl
Apr 9, 2023
WATERBURY - Kathleen Hoben Kuehl, 83, of Waterbury, CT passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Sunday, April 9, 2023.
Kathleen was born on November 15, 1939 in Torrington, CT to the late James P. and Mary Curtain Hoben.
She graduated from Cheshire High School in 1958 and from Bay Path College in 1961. She married...
Joyce Luzio
Apr 6, 2023
Naugatuck, CT Joyce Luzio, 74, wife of Manuel “Manny” Luzio, died peacefully on April 6, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born on March 7, 1949 in Waterbury, CT the daughter of the late Bernard Sr. and Doris (Gladding) Ardry and lived in Naugatuck all of her life. Joyce was a graduate of St. Francis...
Frances M. Paolino
Apr 5, 2023
Frances M. (Rodrigues) Paolino, 92, of Prospect, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2023 at Vitas in Waterbury surrounded by her loving daughters. She was the wife of the late Joseph A. Paolino for 55 years. Frances was born on April 16, 1930, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Carriea Rodrigues. She was a quality control...
Joyce Alice Winzler
Apr 4, 2023
Joyce Alice (Valsecchi) Winzler, 89, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.
Joyce was born in Torrington, Connecticut, and was a ‘51 graduate of Torrington High School, where she proudly played first base on the girls’ softball team. Joyce’s first career was as a dental assistant, and she left the position to become a Navy wife after marrying Bob, the...
Lisa Chandler
Apr 3, 2023
Mrs. Lisa C. (Morisette) Chandler, 58, passed away unexpectedly at her home on April 3, 2023. Besides her husband, Michael, she leaves her daughters, Jessica and Erica; her sister, Suzie Nelson; brother, Paul Morisette; six grandchildren, Jayden, Emma, Ava, Ian, Jace, and Lilly. She was pre-deceased by her parents, Lucie and Joseph Morisette; and a daughter, Stacey Jensen. A Celebration...
Theodore "Ted" Pappas
Apr 3, 2023
Ted Pappas, 74, of Cheshire, died of complications from COVID-19 on April 3, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Manchester, N.H., he graduated from Central High School and Keene State College. He worked as a pharmacy technician where he greeted customers and friends with a welcoming and comforting smile. He also served as a paraprofessional in public schools, positively...
Gerald Sheedy
Apr 3, 2023
Wolcott, CT Gerald F. “Jerry” Sheedy, 78, husband of Joyce (Landry) Sheedy, died peacefully on April 3, 2023 in the VITAS Care Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by his wife and children. Jerry was born August 24, 1944 in Derby, CT a son of the late Christopher and Barbara Sheedy and graduated from St. Francis Grammar School and Naugatuck...
Peter K. Zanger
Apr 2, 2023
Naugatuck - Peter K. Zanger, 74, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 2, 2023.
Mr. Zanger was born May 7, 1948, in Allentown, PA. He was the son of the late George O. Zanger Jr. and Helen R. Zanger. He grew up in the Emmaus area with his two sisters Susan and Judy, and his brother George. He...
Ford W. Cole
Mar 31, 2023
It is with deepest sorrow that our family shares the news that Ford W. Cole, our loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away on March 31, 2023, at the age of 78.
Ford was born on February 6, 1945, to Audley W. Cole and Geraldine Ruth Vining Cole in Queens, New York. Ford was often heard to...
Mary Beth Hurley
Mar 31, 2023
Mary Beth Hurley, age 69, of Cheshire entered into rest on Friday, March 31, 2023 at her home with her loving family and dear friends by her side. She was born on October 20, 1953 in Somerville, MA, daughter of the late William O. M. Hurley and Mary Pauline (King) Hurley.
Mary Beth was a lifelong resident of Cheshire and a successful optician...
Diane Dumonski
Mar 31, 2023
Diane Mary (Charette) Dumonski died peacefully on March 31, 2023 in Greensboro, NC, with her sons at her side. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Buckmiller Thurston Mengacci Funeral Home at 82 Fairview Ave. in Naugatuck, CT. Inurnment will immediately follow at Calvary Cemetery in Waterbury, CT. Family and friends may...
Charlene Karber
Mar 28, 2023
Charlene (Tracanna) Karber, age 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of the late Edward A. Karber, Jr. for over 56 years, until his passing 6 weeks ago. Charlene was born on August 16, 1947, in New Haven, daughter of the late Joseph and Stella...
Gary Brown
Mar 28, 2023
Waterbury, CT Gary Lynn Brown, 67, husband of Linda (Mangine) Brown, died March 28, 2023 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Gary was born October 15, 1955 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late William and Eleanor Brown. Gary graduated from Chase Elementary School, Crosby High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Connecticut. Gary...
Gerald R. Bousquet
Mar 23, 2023
Beacon Falls, CT - Gerald R. Bousquet, 96, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at his home. He was the husband of the late Eileen (Walsh) Bousquet, to whom he was married for 62 years.
Mr. Bousquet was born October 8, 1926, in Waterbury, the son of the late George and Helen (Nickodemski) Bousquet. After graduating from New Haven...
David Houle
Mar 20, 2023
Prospect, CT David P. Houle, 66, died unexpectedly on March 20, 2023 at his home. David was born in Waterbury, CT on February 11, 1957 son of the late Rene and Agnes (Jablonowski) Houle. David was raised in Naugatuck where he graduated from St. Francis Grammar School and Naugatuck High School, Class of 1975, and then went on to earn...
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