Obituaries

Gregory S. Mostoller

Gregory S. Mostoller

May 5, 2021

CHESHIRE – Gregory S. Mostoller, 57, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury following a long illness. He was the husband of Theresa (Keating) Mostoller. Greg was born May 25,1963, in Somerset, PA, son of Adam and Mary Jane (Miller) Mostoller. He was employed as International Marketing Director for Permatex, where he traveled...

Elizabeth L. Orsini

Elizabeth L. Orsini

May 3, 2021

PLANTSVILLE – Elizabeth L. Orsini, 57, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 3, 2021, at MidState Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the wife of Mark A. Orsini. Mrs. Orsini was born March 2, 1964, in Worcester, MA, daughter of the late Leo and Theresa (Correra) Lavallee of Cheshire. Beth was...

Charles "Charlie" Edwards

Charles "Charlie" Edwards

May 2, 2021

Beacon Falls - Charles “Charlie” Edwards, 60, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Waterbury Hospital. He was the loving husband of Elizabeth Reilly-Edwards. Charlie was born April 29, 1961, in Waterbury, the son of the late Harry and Harriet (Kurowsky) Edwards. He was a lifelong Beacon Falls resident where he owned and operated C. Edwards Company. Charlie will...

Steven R. Montambault

Steven R. Montambault

May 1, 2021

PROSPECT - Steven R. Montambault, 60, of Prospect, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at his home. He was the husband of Riva (Kazimierek) Montambault. Steven was born July 22, 1960, in Waterbury, the son of Norma (Zhitomi) Montambault and the late Robert Montambault. He graduated from Cheshire High School, Class of 1978 and continued his education at...

Bill Close

Bill Close

May 1, 2021

CHESHIRE – “Bill” Close, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at his residence in Cheshire. Mr. Close was born July 5, 1934, in New Haven, son of the late George and Elizabeth (Kelly) Close. He was a proud graduate of Notre Dame High School in West Haven, Class of 1953, and served in the U.S. Army from...

Carol M. DiCarlo

Carol M. DiCarlo

Apr 26, 2021

Retired Head Start Teacher Naugatuck - Carol was the widow of John M. DiCarlo. Mrs. DiCarlo was born May 10, 1929, in New York, NY the daughter of the late Carl T. and Marie (Alerini) Smitha. She was a graduate of St. Barnabas High School & Grace Institute of New York City, and Mattatuck Community College. Before retiring in 1989,...

Joanne M. Zagarino

Joanne M. Zagarino

Apr 24, 2021

PROSPECT - Joanne M. Zagarino, 66, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at MidState Medical Center. She was the wife of Frank Zagarino. Joanne was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, and was a longtime resident of Wallingford, CT before moving to Prospect in 2018. Besides her husband of 43 years, Mrs. Zagarino is survived by her daughters Jennifer...

James M. "Jim" Kacey

James M. "Jim" Kacey

Apr 18, 2021

James M. “Jim” Kacey, age 79, of Cheshire entered into rest on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at MidState Medical Center in Meriden. He was the devoted husband of Vivian (Clark) Kacey for over 52 years. James was born on November 27, 1941 in Homestead, PA, son of the late John and Margaret (Dolny) Kacey. Jim served his country with honor...

John M. Lefky

John M. Lefky

Apr 18, 2021

Beacon Falls - John M. Lefky, 97, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021, at Waterbury Hospital. He was the husband of the late Wilhelmina (Steinhiltz) Lefky. Mr. Lefky was born April 18, 1924, in Naugatuck, the son of the late Martin and Anna (Morgan) Lefky. He was a Shipping Clerk for Anchor Fasteners, retiring in 1989 after 21 years....

Robert J. "Rob" Hickok, Jr.

Robert J. "Rob" Hickok, Jr.

Apr 15, 2021

Robert James “Rob” Hickok, Jr., age 76, of Cheshire passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at his home. He was the devoted husband of Casey M. Hickok for over 30 years. Rob was born on March 14, 1945 in New Bedford, MA, son of the late Helen and Robert J. Hickok, Sr. Rob was raised in the Mystic/Groton...

Dr. Thomas J. DeLuca

Dr. Thomas J. DeLuca

Apr 14, 2021

Dr. Thomas J. DeLuca passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Tom was born May 26, 1948 to Thomas and Mae DeLuca of Bridgeport. From the start, he was a joy to his parents and older sisters, Kiki (Copertino) and Lorraine (Caliendo), who adored and doted on their baby brother. Growing up in a close-knit Italian...

Jeffery Lewis Eldridge

Jeffery Lewis Eldridge

Apr 14, 2021

Jeffrey Lewis Eldridge, age 60, of Waterbury passed away unexpectedly on April 14, 2021 at his home. He was born on November 5, 1960 in Bridgeport, son of the late Charles and Juliette (LaCriox) Eldridge. Jeff’s all time favorite pastime was bass fishing. He had a passion for contemporary rock music and enjoyed hanging out with his friends on the...

Irene J. McKinley

Irene J. McKinley

Apr 11, 2021

CHESHIRE – Irene McKinley, 92, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021, at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain. She was the wife of the late Robert H. McKinley. Mrs. McKinley was born April 16,1928 in Norwalk, CT., daughter of the late Joseph and Sarah Obuchowski. Early in her career, she worked for Nash Engineering Company in Norwalk. After...

Elaine Pelletier

Elaine Pelletier

Apr 5, 2021

Elaine Pelletier, age 78 of Naugatuck entered into rest on April 5, 2021 at her home with her loving family by her side. Elaine was born on March 25, 1943 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Leo and Theresa (Gelinas) Theriault. Elaine was raised in Waterbury and attended St. Ann’s Grammar School and Waterbury Catholic High School. She worked as...

Mary G. Zdonczyk

Mary G. Zdonczyk

Apr 4, 2021

CHESHIRE – Mary (Gesseck) Zdonczyk, 103, passed away Sunday April 4, 2021. She was the wife of the late Theodore J. Zdonczyk, who passed away in 2012. They were married for 70 years. Mrs. Zdonczyk was born December 17, 1917, in Naugatuck, daughter of the late Adam and Bronislawa (Rumanski) Gesseck. She was a longtime resident of Waterbury, moving to...

Judith "Judy" D'Antonio

Judith "Judy" D'Antonio

Apr 3, 2021

Cheshire - Judith “Judy” D'Antonio, settled into a comfortable, well-earned, permanent beach chair on LBI with family and friends, on April 3, 2021, at Connecticut Hospice in Branford, CT. Her love of family was exemplified every day in things big, small, and in between, be they immaculately set tables for holidays to personalized birthday and holiday cards that let her...

Peter "Pete" Christensen

Peter "Pete" Christensen

Apr 3, 2021

Beacon Falls - Peter “Pete” A. Christensen, 66, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Mid-State Medical Center. Peter was born March 1, 1955, in Waterbury, the son of the late Martin and Concelia (Barbieri) Christensen. Peter spent his career serving others as a telecommunicator and 911 dispatcher. A lifelong resident, he was extremely dedicated to the Town of...

Henry "Hank" Wallinger

Henry "Hank" Wallinger

Apr 2, 2021

CHESHIRE - Henry “Hank” F. Wallinger 78, passed away at his home on Friday, April 2, 2021, surrounded by family. He was the husband of Linda (Scott) Wallinger. Hank was born August 19, 1942, in Waterbury, the son of the late Arthur and Claire (Hackett) Wallinger. He was a lifelong resident of Cheshire. He served in the Navy from 1960...

Barry S. Sutherland

Barry S. Sutherland

Apr 2, 2021

Barry Sutherland, 69, of Cheshire, passed away April 2, 2021. He was the husband of Lisa (Nyberg) Sutherland. Barry “Suds” Sutherland was born on May 23, 1951, in Waterbury, the son of the late Merle and Charlotte Mae (Carter) Sutherland. He was a 1970 graduate of Cheshire High School and a 2013 inductee into its hall of fame. A longtime...

Anne Evelyn Auger

Anne Evelyn Auger

Mar 29, 2021

CHESHIRE - Anne Evelyn Auger, 73, of Cheshire passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, March 29, 2021, at Hartford Hospital. She is the wife of Donald Auger Sr., whom she said that “she had found the right one” and was “in it for the long haul”. Mrs. Auger was born May 26, 1947, in Hartford, CT., the...

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