Obituaries

Brenda Nolan

Brenda Nolan

Jan 6, 2022

Brenda A. Nolan “I have fought the good fight, I have run the race” Naugatuck, CT Brenda A. Nolan, 60, left this world on January 6, 2022 to continue her journey. Born October 26, 1961 to the late Michael and Mary Elizabeth “Betty” (O’Gorman) Nolan, Brenda graduated from Naugatuck High School and Westbrook College in Portland ME. Prior to her...

Shirley Jane Phillips

Shirley Jane Phillips

Jan 6, 2022

CHESHIRE – Shirley Jane (Newcomb) Phillips, 95, passed away peacefully at her home in Cheshire, Connecticut on Thursday, January 6, 2022. She was the wife of the late Milton A. Phillips. Mrs. Phillips was born on August 10, 1926, in Haverhill, MA., daughter of the late Roland K. and Mary Livona (Woodbury) Newcomb. She attended Albion College and graduated from...

Anne Marie Hintzen

Anne Marie Hintzen

Jan 6, 2022

Anne Marie Webster Hintzen passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at the age of 86. She is survived by her two stepdaughters, Heather Hintzen and her husband David Ridgway of Redondo Beach, CA; Heidi (Hintzen) Dulac and her husband Richard Dulac Jr. of Plantsville, CT and her grandsons Richard Dulac III and Michael Dulac. Anne Marie was born...

Elizabeth Kastelein

Elizabeth Kastelein

Jan 6, 2022

Prospect, CT Elizabeth “Betty” Kastelein, 80, wife of Robert Kastelein, went home to be with her Lord and savior on January 6, 2022 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Betty was born October 12, 1941 in Passaic, NJ a daughter of the late Harold and Alice (Vroegindewey) Hiltz and lived in Prospect for the past 12 years having formerly lived in...

Jennifer Lynn Smith

Jennifer Lynn Smith

Jan 5, 2022

Waterbury – Jennifer Lynn Smith, a loving wife, mother, soon to be grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend passed away on January 5, 2022, at the age of 42 from medical complications. Jennifer chased her now husband, Frederick James Smith, around the block at a young age until they married on August 23rd, 1997. Together Jennifer and Frederick Smith share 3...

Carol A. Jeannin

Carol A. Jeannin

Jan 5, 2022

Aynor, SC - Carol A. Jeannin, 81, formerly of Waterbury and Bristol, CT passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Conway Medical Center in SC. She was the wife of the late Richard Jeannin Sr. Mrs. Jeannin was born April 25, 1940, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Leroy and Carrie (Mott) Harper. She was raised in Waterbury and...

Harry "Who" Perock

Harry "Who" Perock

Jan 4, 2022

Naugatuck – Harry “Who” Perock, 91, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. He was predeceased by his wife Lois (Townsend) Perock. Harry was born March 28, 1930, in Islin PA, the son of the late Metro and Bertha (Butrej) Perock. One of nine children, he was a lifelong Naugatuck resident who proudly served his country in the US Army...

Arthur P. Boulanger

Arthur P. Boulanger

Jan 4, 2022

Seymour - Arthur P. Boulanger, 64, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Griffin Hospital. Mr. Boulanger was born August 31, 1957, in Waterbury, the son of the late Arthur and Kathleen (Nagle) Boulanger Jr. He was a 1975 graduate of Naugatuck High School. He resided in Naugatuck for much of his life. He was an avid sports fan...

Jacqueline I. Parker

Jacqueline I. Parker

Jan 4, 2022

CHESHIRE – Jacqueline I. Parker, 89, passed away peacefully at Mid-State Medical Center on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. She was the wife of the late John B. Parker. Mrs. Parker was born on July 18, 1932, in Ridley Park, PA., the daughter of the late John W. and Marjorie (Mathers) Iliff. She attended William Smith College in Geneva New York,...

Louis F. Jannetty

Louis F. Jannetty

Jan 2, 2022

Louis Francis Jannetty, age 92, of Cheshire entered into rest on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at The Summit at Plantsville. He was the devoted husband of the late Reita (Parmelee) Jannetty for over 65 years. Louis was born on October 3, 1929 in Waterbury, son of the late Louis O. and Helen (Blomgren) Jannetty. Lou was the owner and operator...

Joseph William Stark

Joseph William Stark

Dec 31, 2021

CHESHIRE; Joseph William Stark, 89, went to his heavenly home on December 31, 2021 after battling heart disease for several years. A Bronx native, Mr. Stark was very proud of his three daughters, four grandchildren and great grand-daughter, and the life he made with his wife, Rita, for 67 years. He was always thankful of the many blessings and opportunities...

Linda Mackenstein

Linda Mackenstein

Dec 31, 2021

Ansonia, CT Linda M. (Fortin) Mackenstein, 66, wife of Andre Mackenstein, died peacefully December 31, 2021 at Waterbury Hospital. Linda was born December 9, 1955 in Hartford, CT daughter of Nancy Descault and the late Edward Leo Fortin. Linda worked for over 35 years at United Avionics. In addition to her husband Andre and her mother Nancy and her husband...

Murray Finkelstein

Murray Finkelstein

Dec 31, 2021

Cheshire - Murray Finkelstein, 77, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021, at his home. He was the husband of Sandra “Sandy” Finkelstein. Mr. Finkelstein was born April 22, 1944, in New Haven, the son of the late Yale and Bessie (Kaplowitz) Finkelstein. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was a longtime resident of Cheshire and...

Virginia S. McCurdy

Virginia S. McCurdy

Dec 31, 2021

Cheshire - Virginia McCurdy, 98, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family members, on Friday, December 31, 2021, at MidState Medical Center, after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late William McCurdy, a Cheshire resident since 1963 and a communicant of St. Thomas Becket Church – St. Bridget of Sweden Parish since 1970. Mrs. McCurdy was born on...

Daniel E. Yaroch

Daniel E. Yaroch

Dec 31, 2021

CHESHIRE - Daniel Edwin Yaroch passed away peacefully at home Friday, December 31st , after a courageous battle with cancer. The love of his life and best friend, Margaret Ossola, was by his side until the very end. Dan is also survived by his loving sister, Lynn Amico and her husband, Tom, of Plantsville, his brother-in- law, Wayne Amico, and...

Jennifer A. June

Jennifer A. June

Dec 30, 2021

Naugatuck - Jennifer A. June, 38, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Jennifer was born October 27, 1983, in New Haven and graduated from Trumbull High School in 2002. She is survived by her father and step-mother Craig and Ingrid June of Naugatuck; her daughter Angelique; her brothers Lester, Edgar, and Craig June; her grandmother...

Linda Chakalinsky

Linda Chakalinsky

Dec 28, 2021

Linda L. Chakalinsky, 72, passed away on December 28, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born in Derby, Connecticut on March 5, 1949 to the late Stephen Chakalinsky and Ann (Yurezich) Chakalinsky. Linda had a big heart, always putting others before herself. Her true personality showed in her profession as a school bus driver, she loved all the children...

Daniel Ciarlo

Daniel Ciarlo

Dec 26, 2021

Naugatuck, CT Daniel Anthony Ciarlo, 91, husband of the late Sally (Thurston) Ciarlo, passed away peacefully in his home on December 26th, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Daniel was born on March 18th, 1930 in Waterbury, a son of the late Peter and Philomena (Albini) Ciarlo. He graduated from Henry Abbott Grammar School and Leavenworth High School, class of...

Thomas Silkowski

Thomas Silkowski

Dec 26, 2021

Naugatuck, CT Thomas John “TJ” Silkowski, 45, died unexpectedly December 26, 2021 at Danbury Hospital. TJ was born January 15, 1976 in Waterbury, CT son of the late William “Bill” and Patricia (Shea) Silkowski. He had lived in Naugatuck all of his life and worked as a telecommunications technician for A T & T. TJ is survived by his son,...

Carol Wallas

Carol Wallas

Dec 25, 2021

WOLCOTT - Carol Wallas, 81, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021, at her home. She was the wife of Arnold Wallas. Mrs. Wallas was born December 3, 1940, in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Hans and Elvera (Christensen) Hansen. She was raised in Stratford and was a longtime Wolcott resident having previously resided in Naugatuck and New Canaan....