Obituaries

Keith Dyson

Keith Dyson

Jan 16, 2023

Hartford, CT Keith Dyson, 68, formerly of Naugatuck, died January 16, 2023 at Chelsea Place Care Center in Hartford. Keith was born December 16, 1954 in Waterbury, CT son of the late Edward Dyson and Ann (O’Donovan) Dyson Jannetty. Keith was raised in Naugatuck, graduated from Naugatuck High School and he worked for many years as an ironworker. Keith is...

Paula A. Stelmack

Paula A. Stelmack

Jan 15, 2023

Cheshire -Paula A. Stelmack, 64, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at her home. She was the longtime companion of Keith Erickson.

Paula was born January 30, 1958, in Derby, the daughter of the late Bill and Sophie Stelmack.  She was raised in Derby and attended local schools, graduating from Derby High School.  She was employed by Spectra Strip...

Eleanor M. Madrigale

Eleanor M. Madrigale

Jan 12, 2023

 

Eleanor M. Madrigale, formerly of Cheshire, passed away on January 12, 2023, at LiveWell, in Plantsville, Connecticut.  Her daughter, Andrea Sidoruk, was by her side.  She was the devoted wife of the late Andrew “Andy” Madrigale until his passing in June 2019.  Andy and Eleanor married June 11, 1955 and enjoyed dancing and being together.  Eleanor was born on...

William H. Knight Jr.

William H. Knight Jr.

Jan 12, 2023

William “Bill” Knight, 87, a long-time resident of Hamden, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2023 with his family at his bedside after a courageous four-year battle with kidney disease.  Bill even beat COVID.  But Jesus called him home. 

Bill was known throughout the community for so many things, including:  a wonderful and dedicated husband, father, and grandfather; a banker...

Jeannette Ortega

Jeannette Ortega

Jan 12, 2023

Naugatuck - Jeannette Ortega, 63, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at her home, with her family by her side.

Ms. Ortega was born December 10, 1959, in New York, the daughter of the late Lydia (Salamanca) Ortega.

Jeannette is survived by her daughters Jessica Moreno, Desiree Pijuan and Jeannette DeJesus and their children Xena Crespo, Elijah Crespo, Joshua...

Wilma Ruccio

Wilma Ruccio

Jan 10, 2023

Wilma A. “Sis” Ruccio ‘Dear aunt to many nieces and nephews’ Wilma “Sis” (Taylor) Ruccio, 102, of Naugatuck, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at her home after a brief illness. She was married to the love of her life, Anthony ‘Tinny’ Ruccio, for 48 years. Wilma was born on April 29, 1920 in Waterbury, a daughter of...

Lucilia M. Titley

Lucilia M. Titley

Jan 9, 2023

Watertown - Lucilia M. Titley, 82, died on Monday, January 9, 2023, at St. Mary's Hospital.  She was the wife of John H. Titley.

Mrs. Titley was born November 9, 1940, in Waterbury, the daughter of Lazaro and Virginia (Barbosa) Marques. She grew up in Naugatuck, attended St. Francis School and graduated from Naugatuck High School, class of 1958. She...

Beverly Jewett

Beverly Jewett

Jan 9, 2023

Prospect, CT Beverly Evelyn Jewett, 86, died peacefully on January 9, 2023 at her home, surrounded by loving family. Beverly was born June 25, 1936 in Waterbury, CT a daughter of the late Arthur and Evelyn (Gay) Birch and was raised in Naugatuck, where she graduated from Naugatuck High School. Beverly formerly worked at the Naugatuck Glass Company in Naugatuck...

Timothy J. McEvoy

Timothy J. McEvoy

Jan 7, 2023

Cheshire - Timothy J. McEvoy, 67, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Hartford Hospital.

Tim was born December 30, 1955, in Waterbury, the son of James and the late Alice (Duran) McEvoy.  He was raised in Wolcott and Cheshire and graduated from Holy Cross High School and St. Michael’s College in VT.  A longtime Cheshire resident, he had...

Arthur "Butch" Wallinger

Arthur "Butch" Wallinger

Jan 6, 2023

Cheshire - Arthur "Butch" Wallinger, 83, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023, at his home with his family by his side.  He was the husband of the late Patricia (Hanlon) Wallinger.

Butch was born April 3, 1939, in Waterbury, the son of the late Arthur and Claire (Hackett) Wallinger Sr.  He is survived by his children AJ Wallinger and...

Mark Schiller

Mark Schiller

Jan 6, 2023

Waterbury, CT Mark Schiller, 61, died unexpectedly on January 6, 2023 at his home. Mark was born on August 27, 1961 a son of the late Alvin K. and Lydia (Fidalgo) Schiller. Mark was raised in Naugatuck where he graduated from Naugatuck High School, Class of 1979 and he also lived in Torrington, before recently moving to Waterbury. Mark volunteered...

Robert J. Murgatroy

Robert J. Murgatroy

Jan 4, 2023

Robert James “Bob” Murgatroy, age 77, of Waterbury passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital.  He was the husband of Alberta (Gray) Murgatroy for over 38 years.  Robert was born on November 14, 1945 in Waterbury, son of the late Earl C. and Ruth (Johnson) Murgatroy.

Bob served his country with honor and pride with...

Kathleen Mary (Noonan) McCormick

Kathleen Mary (Noonan) McCormick

Jan 4, 2023

Mrs. Kathleen (Noonan) McCormick, 88, of Cheshire passed away Wednesday January 4, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of the late Daniel J. McCormick.

Kathleen was born January 27, 1934 in Northampton, MA, a daughter of the late Timothy James and Theresa Eileen (Sullivan) Noonan and was a longtime Cheshire resident. She was...

Marilyn Wargo

Marilyn Wargo

Jan 4, 2023

Naugatuck, CT Marilyn J. Wargo, 89, wife of Michael Wargo, died peacefully on January 4, 2023 at Waterbury Hospital. Marilyn was born May 16, 1933 in Waterbury, CT daughter of the late Walter and Dagmar (Carlson) Gesseck and lived in Naugatuck all of her life. She graduated from Naugatuck High School, Class of 1951, was a member of the Naugatuck...

Ann Trombley

Ann Trombley

Jan 2, 2023

Middlebury, CT Ann Louise Trombley, 80, widow of Carl L. Trombley, whom she was married to for 52 years, died January 2, 2023 at her home. Ann was born October 31, 1942 in Lakewood, NJ, daughter of the late Edmund and Viola Bernardiener. Ann was raised in Lakewood, NJ where she graduated from Lakewood High School. Ann graduated from Southern...

Robert Pederson

Robert Pederson

Jan 2, 2023

Naugatuck, CT Robert Phillip Pederson, 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 2, 2023 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the husband of Kathleen (O’Connell) Pederson for 49 years. Robert was born on July 15, 1951 in Newport, Rhode Island to the late Theodore and Lorraine (Baron) Pederson. Robert enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. In...

Lorraine Ferreira

Lorraine Ferreira

Jan 1, 2023

Naugatuck, CT Lorraine Mary Ferreira Woodfield, passed away peacefully at her home on January 1, 2023 surrounded by her son Edward and her loving nieces. Lorraine was born September 24, 1943 in Waterbury, CT, she graduated from Naugatuck High School and lived in Naugatuck most of her life. Lorraine is predeceased by her best friend and husband, Harold “Woody” Woodfield;...

Barbara E. Barlok

Barbara E. Barlok

Dec 31, 2022

Cheshire - Barbara E. Barlok, 81, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Masonicare Health Center.  She was the wife of the late Ronald Barlok.

Barbara was born December 21, 1941, in Cranford, NJ, the daughter of the late Milton and Dorothy (Vincentsen) Harris.  She was raised and educated in Cranford, graduating from Cranford High School.  She furthered her...

Milda S. Feehan

Milda S. Feehan

Dec 29, 2022

On Thursday, December 29, 2022, Milda Buinickas Feehan, a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully at age 95. Born to Alexander Buinickas and Michelina Yotka of New Britain, Connecticut, Milda resided in Cheshire, CT for 65 years. An avid reader, Milda earned her Bachelor's Degree at CCSU and spent many years as a high school teacher in...

Jaime Dasilva

Jaime Dasilva

Dec 29, 2022

Jaime Fernando DaSilva Loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and a friend to many. Naugatuck, CT- Jaime DaSilva, passed away on December 29, 2022 after a brief illness. Jaime was 64 and died at home surrounded by the love and care of his wife Ana “Luci” and family. Born in Portugal on February 19, 1958, the son of Maria...