Obituaries

Nancy J. Young

Nancy J. Young

Jul 24, 2024

CHESHIRE- Nancy J. Young, 75, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at her home in Cheshire, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Allan R. Young, and was also a cherished sister, aunt, cousin, and friend leaving behind a legacy of kindness and strength.

Born September 9, 1948, in New Haven, CT, Nancy was...

Mabel C. Gray

Mabel C. Gray

Jul 22, 2024

Mable C. Gray graciously left us on July 22, 2024, at the age of 96 at Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford, CT.

Born on November 6, 1927, in Silas, AL, a daughter to Callie Trull.

Mable was a proud homemaker who poured her heart into caring for her family. Educated in Alabama, Mable settled in Cheshire, CT in 1970 with her late...

Melissa Ann Gagnon

Melissa Ann Gagnon

Jul 21, 2024

Melissa “Missy” Ann Gagnon, 54, of Plymouth, passed away on July 21, 2024. Melissa was born on August 25, 1969 in Waterbury, CT to Mary Chandler Glidden and the late Roger Paul Gagnon.

Melissa graduated from Middlebury High School in Middlebury, VT with the class of 1988. She was an avid reader, juggling as many as four novels at a time....

Christopher Daniel Sigetti

Christopher Daniel Sigetti

Jul 20, 2024

Danbury - Christopher Sigetti, 44, formerly of Naugatuck, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at his home. He was the husband of Kathleen (Whalen) Sigetti.

Christopher was born July 3, 1980, in Waterbury, the son of Lisa (Guimaraes) Sigetti and the late Daniel Sigetti. He was a Job Coach at Green Chimneys in Brewster, where he touched many lives. Prior...

David Day

David Day

Jul 19, 2024

David Day, 70, of Goose Creek, SC passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024.

Born on November 30, 1953 in Waterbury, CT, he was the son of the late Jeanne E. Normand Day and the late Edward A. Day of Naugatuck, CT. He was the devoted husband of the late Jennifer Day.

David retired from Sikorsky in Stratford, CT after 20 years....

Nancy G. Bauer

Nancy G. Bauer

Jul 19, 2024

Cheshire - Nancy G. Bauer, 90, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 19, 2024, with her husband Dr. Peter W Bauer by her side. 

Mrs. Bauer was born September 1, 1933, in Northampton, MA. The daughter of the late Lewis Henry and Beatrice Mae (Rossmeisl) Gustafson, she attended Northampton schools and Smith College, graduating with a BS in...

Loretta Freeman Dattilo

Loretta Freeman Dattilo

Jul 19, 2024

Loretta Dattilo, 85, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2024 in Cheshire, Connecticut. She was born in Mobjack, Virginia on September 4, 1938, the daughter of the late Captain Samuel Diggs Freeman II and Agnes (Colvin) Freeman. She was predeceased by her brother, Captain Samuel Diggs Freeman III.

Loretta is survived by her husband Joseph A. Dattilo of Cheshire, Connecticut; her...

Stanley J. Zabielski

Stanley J. Zabielski

Jul 19, 2024

Seymour - Stanley J. Zabielski, 85, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, at VA Connecticut Healthcare System. He was the husband of Trena Vitzoski. 

Mr. Zabielski was born July 20, 1938, in Yonkers, the son of the late Stanley and Helen (Goidz) Zabielski, and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. 

Besides his wife, he is survived by...

Muriel M. Wagner

Muriel M. Wagner

Jul 14, 2024

Cheshire – Muriel M. Wagner, 94, passed on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Regency.  She was the wife of the late Richard T. Wagner Sr.

Mrs. Wagner was born December 2, 1929, in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth (Miller) Murphy. Richard and Muriel moved to Cheshire, CT in 1975. She was a communicant of St. Bridget...

Jonathan D. Hoyt

Jonathan D. Hoyt

Jul 12, 2024

Jonathan Dickerman Hoyt, 42 of Hamden, passed away Friday, July 12, 2024, after a long illness. He was born November 6, 1981, in Meriden, CT to Howard D. Hoyt and Joann Sweeney Zeisner. Jon was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Elwood and Vivian Hoyt, and his maternal grandparents, Mary Sweeney, Louis and Dorothy Sweeney.

Jon grew up in Wallingford, where he...

Kathleen Crabtree

Kathleen Crabtree

Jul 6, 2024

Naugatuck - Kathleen “Kathie” Crabtree, 61, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Yale New Haven‘s Smilow Cancer Hospital after battling ovarian cancer. She was the longtime companion of Herman Kohl.

Kathie was born December 18, 1962, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Dorsey and Catherine (Duffy) Garrett. She was a longtime Naugatuck resident where she was a member...

Dorothy Margaret Klanica

Dorothy Margaret Klanica

Jul 3, 2024

 Dorothy Margaret Klanica, 98, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on July 3, 2024. She was the wife of the late Andrew Klanica. Peggy, as everyone called her, was born in London, England, on November 4th, 1925, the daughter of the late Harry and Ethel (Howe) Bland. 

 When Peggy was fourteen, Great Britain entered World War...

Monique Jean Tyndall

Monique Jean Tyndall

Jul 3, 2024

Monique Jean Tyndall, 94 of Cheshire, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at her home. She was the wife of the late Joseph Tyndall. 

Monique, or Mickey as she was called, was born September 7, 1929, in St. Hyacinthe, Canada, the daughter of the late Medric and Bertha (Racine) Girouard. Mickey worked for Bayer Corporation for several years before...

Fausto C. Gaspar

Fausto C. Gaspar

Jul 2, 2024

Naugatuck - Fausto C. Gaspar, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, in his home. He was the husband of Maria (DaSilva) Gaspar. 

Mr. Gaspar was born April 17, 1934, in Portugal, the son of the late Antonio and Emilia (Gomes) Gaspar. He came to the U.S. in 1977, settling in Naugatuck. He was a Mattress Maker for Restopedic...

Jean Molaver

Jean Molaver

Jul 1, 2024

Our beloved mom, Jean Molaver, aged 96, died peacefully at her home in Southbury CT on (July 1, 2024), surrounded by her family.

She was the matriarch of our family, and a true inspiration to us all. 

Jean was the loving wife of Coleman Molaver to whom she was happily married for nearly 50 years. 

She was the daughter of the late Goldie...

Philip William Kasperzyk

Philip William Kasperzyk

Jun 27, 2024

Philip William Kasperzyk, of East Haven, formerly of Cheshire, passed away on June 27, 2024. Philip was born on May 19, 1943 in New Haven, CT to the late John and Helen Kasperzyk.

Phil dedicated 4 years to the United States Navy. He then was a letter carrier for over 30 years, earning him the endearment, “Phil the mailman”. After a...

Sharon L. Ancheff

Sharon L. Ancheff

Jun 23, 2024

Sharon L. Ancheff, 65 of Naugatuck, passed away on Sunday June 23, 2024 at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by her family.

Sharon “Sheri” was born November 21, 1958 in Harrisburg, PA and was raised in Wolcott. She was a daughter of the late John J. and Beverly (Fabian) Ancheff.

She is survived by her sister Susan, her husband Paul and nephew Joseph Bongiorni,...

Michael Vincent Zimmitti

Michael Vincent Zimmitti

Jun 22, 2024

Michael Vincent Zimmitti, 30, of Cheshire, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Michael was born on November 29, 1993 in New Haven, CT, to Joseph Zimmitti and Sandra York.

Michael was a fun-loving, kind, free spirit with a big smile. He loved his family and friends with passion. Mike greatly enjoyed the outdoors and took many visits to Vermont, New...

Shirley Cogle

Shirley Cogle

Jun 22, 2024

Shirley (Carlson) Cogle, age 93, of Cheshire entered into rest on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at The Summit at Plantsville. She was the devoted wife of the late Horace Cogle until his passing in 2006. Shirley was born September 18, 1930 in Southington, daughter of the late Raymond and Jennie (Seledyn) Carlson.

Shirley was raised in Southington before coming to Cheshire....

Otis H. Shepard

Otis H. Shepard

Jun 19, 2024

Cheshire - Otis Shepard, 87, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Masonicare Health Center. He was the husband of the late Mary (Anderson) Shepard who passed away in 2014.

Mr. Shepard was born July 6, 1936, in Exeter, NH, the son of the late Roger and Ruth (Hoyt) Shepard. He was a longtime Cheshire resident moving to town in...

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