Obituaries

Kay Julia Cam Richey

Kay Julia Cam Richey

Apr 13, 2020

WATERBURY - Kay Julia Cam Richey died unexpectedly on April 13, 2020 at Waterbury Hospital. Ms. Richey was the daughter of the late Winifred McKoy and the late John Cam. She was born on February 3, 1940 in Waterbury, CT. She graduated from Hopeville and Leavenworth schools in addition to receiving vocational training. Kay was a member of the Salvation...

Jean L. (Shay) Baldwin

Jean L. (Shay) Baldwin

Apr 12, 2020

Jean L. (Shay) Baldwin passed away Sunday, April 12th in Wolfeboro, NH. She was 79 years old. Jean was born in New Haven, CT on November 6, 1940 to John. D. and Lillian Pedersen Baldwin of Pine Orchard, CT. She moved to Cheshire, CT at the age of ten where she became a long-time member of the Episcopal Church at...

Gloria L. Scieller

Gloria L. Scieller

Apr 12, 2020

CHESHIRE - Gloria L. Scieller, 96, wife of the late John F. Scieller, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020. She was born in Waterbury, daughter of the late Louis and Lena (Consiglio) Brandolini. She lived most of her life in Waterbury where she worked in the family owned Brandolini’s Cosmopolitan Store on Bishop Street for many years and...

William H. "Billy" Honegger

William H. "Billy" Honegger

Apr 11, 2020

WATERBURY- William H. “Billy” Honegger III, 58, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020, at Waterbury Gardens. Mr. Honegger was born August 28, 1961 in Waterbury, son of Erma (Fairchild) Honegger and the late William H. Honegger Jr. Billy was a graduate of Pomperaug High School and a former athlete in Special Olympics, where he won many medals. He lived...

Judith Wagner

Judith Wagner

Apr 11, 2020

NAUGATUCK – Judith Wagner, 75, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020. She was the wife of the late Donald A. Wagner. Mrs. Wagner was born April 7, 1945, in Meriden, the daughter of the late Harold and Catherine (Burgess) Wood. She was a longtime Naugatuck resident, where she was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church as well as St. Francis...

Craig Joseph Regalado

Craig Joseph Regalado

Apr 9, 2020

Craig Joseph Regalado, age 35, of Naugatuck passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at his home. He was born on July 20, 1984 in Waterbury, son of Jose Regalado and the late Dana (Morel) Regalado. Craig was an immensely passionate auto mechanic and was the “go to” guy for all kinds of repairs. Craig was proud of his...

Winora M. Orcutt

Winora M. Orcutt

Apr 8, 2020

CHESHIRE - Winora M. Orcutt, 57, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at her home following a long battle with brain tumors. She was the wife of Timothy Orcutt. Winora was born on August 8, 1962, in Chicago, the daughter of the late James and Rosemary (Halpin) O'Meara. She was raised in Des Plaines, IL and received a Bachelor of...

Willard “Billy Boy”  Smith

Willard “Billy Boy” Smith

Apr 6, 2020

CHESHIRE – Willard C. “Billy Boy” Smith, 83, passed away peacefully at his home, Monday, April 6, 2020, knowing how much he was loved by all of his family and friends. Mr. Smith was born September 16, 1936, in New Haven, the son of the late Michael and Rosa (Witham) Smith. Bill graduated from Hillhouse High School, attended Purdue University...

Dorothy  Lane Cadden

Dorothy Lane Cadden

Apr 4, 2020

CHESHIRE- Dorothy Lane Cadden, 97, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Cadden was born February 11, 1923 in Brooklyn, NY daughter to the late Thomas and Mary (Stock) Lane. Dorothy was an Executive Secretary at the former Brooklyn Polytechnic University prior to her retirement. She is survived by her son David Cadden and his wife Sandra...

Shirley Mercurio

Shirley Mercurio

Apr 3, 2020

Shirley A. Mercurio, 86, passed away, Friday, April 3, 2020 at River Glen Health care in Southbury. She was the wife of the late Peter Mercurio. Mrs. Mercurio was born December 2, 1933, in Erie, PA, the daughter of the late Ralph and Mable (Erickson) Stokes. She was a longtime Naugatuck resident where she was most recently employed at Wal-Mart....

Lucy Grohmann

Lucy Grohmann

Apr 3, 2020

WATERBURY - Lucy Grohmann, 86, passed away April 3, 2020, at her home in Waterbury. She was the wife of the late Edward “Bud” Grohmann. Born November 27, 1933, in Alberta Canada, the daughter of the late Julien and Lillian (Normondin) Champagne and the stepdaughter of the late Germaine champagne. She was a Breeder of German Shepherds and was a...

Floyd E. Johnston

Floyd E. Johnston

Apr 2, 2020

MIDDLEBURY – Floyd E. Johnston, 96, passed away April 2, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Beverly Ann (Lawson) Johnston and the late Gwendolyn Johnston. Mr. Johnston was born December 27, 1923, in Waterbury, the son of the late Joseph and Ruth (Parke) Johnston. He graduated from Thomaston High School...

David Knapp

David Knapp

Apr 1, 2020

NAUGATUCK - David Knapp, 62, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the husband of Joyce (Gagnon) Knapp. David was born October 8, 1957, in Waterbury, the son of the late John J. Knapp Sr. and the late Margaret (Dorn) Knapp. He was a longtime Naugatuck resident where he had worked in the Auto...

Pasqualina "Patti" Mele

Pasqualina "Patti" Mele

Apr 1, 2020

CHESHIRE - Pasqualina “Patti” DeMartino Mele, 78, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2020, at her home in Cheshire. Patti was born in New Haven to the late James and Anna DeMartino in March 1942. Patti was a beloved mother and Grandmother first and foremost. She treasured and loved her children and grandchildren and embraced every moment with them. She...

John Arthur Rochford Jr.

John Arthur Rochford Jr.

Apr 1, 2020

CHESHIRE- John Arthur Rochford Jr., 75, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at Cheshire Regional Rehabilitation Center. He was the loving husband of Candace “Candy” Rochford whom he was married to for 26 years. Mr. Rochford was born November 12, 1944 son of the late, John Arthur Sr. and Louise Rochford. He was a Production Schedule Manager at Cytec Industries...

Theresa (Cullinan) Monroe

Theresa (Cullinan) Monroe

Mar 26, 2020

CHESHIRE – Theresa (Cullinan) Monroe, 92, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020, at Arden House in Hamden. She was the wife of the late Henry Monroe. Mrs. Monroe was born December 19, 1927, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Hyland Cullinan. She was a Communicant of the Church of the Epiphany and a lifelong Cheshire resident....

Ann Pelletier

Ann Pelletier

Mar 26, 2020

CHESHIRE – Ann (Wild) Pelletier, 92, passed away at her home on Thursday, March 26, 2020. She was the wife of Emmanuel “Mel” Pelletier, who passed away in 2016. Mrs. Pelletier was born September 6, 1927, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Julia (Bunce) Wild. She was a Communicant of the Church of the Epiphany and then...

Rosemary Mensching

Rosemary Mensching

Mar 23, 2020

CHESHIRE – Rosemary Mensching, 92, passed peacefully into heaven on Monday, March 23, 2020 at Marbridge Retirement Center in Cheshire, CT surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late William J. Mensching of Baldwin, NY. Rosemary was born April 14, 1927, in Brooklyn, NY. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Marion (Desmond)...

Evelyn Mantz

Evelyn Mantz

Mar 22, 2020

WOLCOTT- Evelyn (Piratzky) Mantz, died peacefully Sunday evening, March 22, 2020, at the age of 86, after a long-fought battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Evelyn was born March 21, 1934, in Jamaica, NY, daughter of the late Charles J. and Regina J. Piratzky. She grew up in Elmont, NY. Through her brother Charlie, she met James E. Mantz, whom she married...

Carmine "Dick" Landisio

Carmine "Dick" Landisio

Mar 21, 2020

CHESHIRE- Carmine “Dick” Landisio, 91, passed away, Saturday, March 21, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Marion (Iorillo) Landisio whom he was married and devoted to for 55 years. Mr. Landisio was born July 2, 1928 in New Haven, son of the late Carmine and Julia (Caprio) Landisio. Dick was a veteran...

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