Obituaries

James William Woodward, Jr.

James William Woodward, Jr.

Feb 2, 2023

James William Woodward, Jr. passed gently away in his sleep on Thursday, February 2, 2023, surrounded by his caring and ever-devoted family.  He was 94 years of age when he departed this world from his ancestral home, nestled on top of the historic Bronsontown section of Beacon Falls.

Mr. Woodward was born in Waterbury Hospital on April 23, 1928, to...

Richard "Greg" Romans

Richard "Greg" Romans

Feb 2, 2023

Bristol - Richard Gregory Romans, 80, of Bristol, beloved and dedicated husband of almost 56 years to Sandra (Violette) Romans, peacefully passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023, having been surrounded by the love of his family at Southington Care Center. The family expresses its gratitude to the staff of Southington Care Center and the Franciscan Hospice Care for their...

Maria Urbano

Maria Urbano

Feb 1, 2023

CHESHIRE - Maria (Riccio) Urbano, 84, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at her home. She was the beloved wife of the late Armando Urbano who passed away in August.

Mrs. Urbano was born July 5, 1938, in Ruviano, Italy the daughter of the late Pasquale and Josephine (Inzero) Riccio.  A loving mother who came to America in 1966,...

Carolyn D. Tucker

Carolyn D. Tucker

Jan 31, 2023

Carolyn Clark (Davison) Tucker, 89 of Cheshire passed away Tuesday January 31, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of Edwin Marshall Tucker.

Carolyn was born July 14, 1933 in Bad Axe, Michigan while her parents, the late William Franklin and Virginia (Vary) Davison and family were vacationing. She grew up in several towns...

Gordon Ploof Sr

Gordon Ploof Sr

Jan 31, 2023

Naugatuck, CT Gordon Francis Ploof, Sr., 88, husband of Charlotte (Fortune) Ploof, died peacefully January 31, 2023 at Griffin Hospital. Gordon was born February 23, 1934 in Bakersfield, VT son of the late Oscar and Dorothy (Thompson) Ploof and attended local schools in Vermont. Gordon worked for 40 years as a fuel control technician in the defense industry, retiring in...

Mark Carroll

Mark Carroll

Jan 30, 2023

WATERTOWN, CT Mark Carroll, 64, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 30, 2023 at Waterbury Hospital with his loving family members by his side. Mark was born in Waterbury, CT on January 29, 1959 the son of the late George and Ann (Rakich) Carroll and graduated from Crosby High School, Class of 1977. Mark was employed by National Courier and...

Louise Bradley

Louise Bradley

Jan 27, 2023

 

BEACON FALLS - Louise Bradley, 91, passed away peacefully Friday, January 27, 2023, at her home in Beacon Falls, surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her loving husband, the late Robert H. Bradley.

Louise was born April 12, 1931, in Beacon Falls, daughter of the late Carlos and Ambrosia (Cobo) Gandarillas. She attended Naugatuck High School...

Samantha C. Bombardier

Samantha C. Bombardier

Jan 26, 2023

Naugatuck - Samantha C. Bombardier, 29, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Yale New Haven Hospital.

Sam was born June 2, 1993, in Derby, the daughter of Francis Bombardier III and Eileen (Borbas) Carlson. She attended local schools and graduated from Naugatuck High School Class of 2011.  She furthered her education...

David A. Garrett Sr.

David A. Garrett Sr.

Jan 24, 2023

NAUGATUCK - David A Garrett Sr., 62, passed unexpectedly on January 24, 2023.  David was born in Naugatuck on November 1, 1960, to Dorsey Garrett Jr & Catherine (Duffy) Garrett and is survived by his three siblings, Kathleen Crabtree, Dorsey Garrett, and Karen Hummel, his children; David A Garrett Jr, David’s significant other, Kathleen Ireland, and Kelly R Garrett. David...

Robert D. Davis

Robert D. Davis

Jan 24, 2023

 

CHESHIRE - Robert D. Davis, 93, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023, surrounded by his family at his home in Cheshire. He was the husband of the late Frances (Jenkins) Davis. Bob and Fran have lived together in Cheshire since 1973.

Bob was born March 18, 1929, in Windsor, Ct. He was the son of the late William and...

Robert Raymond

Robert Raymond

Jan 23, 2023

NAUGATUCK - Robert Roland Raymond, Sr., 91, was called home to his final resting place on January 23, 2023. A native to Connecticut, Bob was born to John Raymond and Mary (Kelleher) Raymond on March 14, 1931, in the Brooklyn section of Waterbury, spending his earliest years being raised with his three siblings: Jack,Theresa and Frank. He graduated from Crosby...

Richard Clark Iii

Richard Clark Iii

Jan 22, 2023

NAUGATUCK – Richard Orrin “Buddy” Clark III age 43 died suddenly at home on the morning of January 22 after a short illness. Richard was born on May 8, 1979 at Waterbury Hospital to Mary Ellen (Muzzio) Godin of Meriden, and the late Richard Orrin Clark Jr. He was employed as a line service supervisor at Waterbury-Oxford Airport for more...

Jose Reis

Jose Reis

Jan 22, 2023

Naugatuck, CT Jose Barbosa Reis, 78, husband of Amalia Reis, died peacefully on January 22, 2023 in the VITAS Hospice Care Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Jose was born December 26, 1944 in Aveiro, Portugal a son of the late Jose Valente dos Reis and Isilda Barbosa dos Reis. Jose attended Santo Amaro School and...

Kenneth Marsh Killer

Kenneth Marsh Killer

Jan 21, 2023

Kenneth Marsh Killer, 82, of Waterbury CT, passed away on January 21, 2023 at Hartford Hospital in Hartford CT.

Ken was born January 6, 1941 in Norwalk CT. He was the eldest of two sons born to Kenneth and Bertha Killer. He was a graduate of The Cheshire Academy and later attended college at the University of Virginia, and earned...

Joanne "Jojo" Gillette

Joanne "Jojo" Gillette

Jan 21, 2023

 

Joanne “Jojo” Gillette of Cheshire and Port Saint Lucie, FL entered into rest on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at St. Mary’s VITAS in Waterbury.  She was the devoted wife of John Gillette for over 29 years.  Joanne was born on August 13, 1956 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Joseph and Laura (Franzese) Guerrera.

Joanne grew up in Oakville...

William A. Slone

William A. Slone

Jan 20, 2023

William A. Slone, 80, of Cheshire, CT passed away peacefully at home on Friday January 20th after a long illness.  “Bill” is survived by his loving wife of fifty-five years, Barbara (Schuchman) Slone; his children, Ericka Anderson and her husband, Eric Anderson; Amanda Slone; and Gregory Slone; his grandchildren, Ruby Meade, Lucy Meade, Goldie Anderson, and Kyly, Finn, Azra, and...

Mary Imelda Finnegan

Mary Imelda Finnegan

Jan 20, 2023

 

HAMDEN – Mary Imelda (Cashen) Finnegan, aged 76, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023 at her daughter’s home in Hamden. She was the wife of the late James Anthony Finnegan.

Mary was one of five children born September 21, 1946, in Dublin, Ireland to the late Patrick Cashen and Kathleen (Sullivan) Cashen. She came to the United States in...

Maria Rodrigues

Maria Rodrigues

Jan 19, 2023

Naugatuck, CT Maria Rodrigues, 78, wife of Armando Rodrigues, died peacefully on January 19, 2023 in the VITAS Hospice Care Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital. Maria was born December 20, 1944 in Trinta, Guarda, Portugal daughter of the late Antonio Fonseca and Rosa Faria. After completion of school in Portugal, Maria earned a diploma from Maquina de Costura de Portugal...

Angeline Schultz

Angeline Schultz

Jan 18, 2023

Angeline “Dolly” Schultz Loving wife, mother, sister & aunt Naugatuck, CT Angeline “Dolly” (Reale) Schultz, 105, widow of Raymond Schultz, died peacefully on January 18, 2023 at Beacon Brook Health Center. Dolly was born June 4, 1917 in Naugatuck, CT a daughter of the late Enrico and Filomena (Iafrate) Reale and had lived in Naugatuck all of her life. Dolly...

Shirley M. LaBarba

Shirley M. LaBarba

Jan 16, 2023

 

Shirley M. LaBarba, age 86, of Naugatuck and formerly Bridgeport entered into rest on Monday, January 16, 2023 at St. Mary’s VITAS in Waterbury.  She was the devoted wife of the late Ronald LaBarba for over 45 years until his passing in 2019.  Shirley was born on July 28, 1936 in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Joseph Myers and...