Obituaries

Ruth Kotuby

Ruth Kotuby

Nov 29, 2021

Ruth (Gazdik) Kotuby, age 89, formerly of Naugatuck entered into rest on Monday, November 29, 2021 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain Campus. Ruth was the devoted wife of Paul Kotuby, Sr for over 68 years until his passing in September of this year. Ruth was born on December 28, 1931 in Naugatuck, daughter of the late John...

Kevin Daly Sr

Kevin Daly Sr

Nov 29, 2021

Kevin John Daly Sr., beloved husband of Regina T. Daly (Toole) of 62 years entered heaven on November 29, 2021 surrounded by loved ones at Manchester Hospital. Born at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, CT on March 5, 1936, son of the late Charles F. Daly and Marie Meegan Daly, he was raised in Naugatuck, CT. He graduated from Naugatuck...

Valdee Wilkins

Valdee Wilkins

Nov 28, 2021

NAUGATUCK - Valdee Jones Wilkins, loving mother and grandmother, passed away on November 28, 2021 after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Ralph Wilkins of 58 years. She was born on June 28, 1937, the daughter of the late Elbert L. and Violet S. Jones and was a lifelong resident of Naugatuck, graduating from Naugatuck High...

Thomas D. Thorne

Thomas D. Thorne

Nov 28, 2021

Thomas “Tom” D. Thorne, age 84, of Cheshire passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at MidState Medical Center in Meriden. He was the devoted husband of Mary Marie (Monastero) Thorne for over 62 years. Tom was born on January 5, 1937 in Bridgeport, son of the late Roderick and Lorraine (Morgan) Thorne. Tom grew up in Bridgeport and attended...

George Landry

George Landry

Nov 27, 2021

Naugatuck, CT George L. Landry, 84, died peacefully on November 27, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. George was born on September 20, 1937 in Wallagrass, Maine, a son of the late Conrad J. and Celina M. Landry. George was raised in Naugatuck and later moved to Minnesota where he lived for many years, working for the City of Minneapolis....

Robert Board, Sr.

Robert Board, Sr.

Nov 23, 2021

Robert Board, Sr., 84, of Prospect, formerly of Cheshire, passed away Tuesday November 23, 2021 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain. He was the loving husband of Corinne (Beinhauer) Board with whom he shared 59 years of marriage. Robert was born August 27, 1937 in Dallas, TX, a son of the late Thomas M. and Priscilla (Jones)...

Joaquina Lucas

Joaquina Lucas

Nov 22, 2021

Spring, Texas - Joaquina Pinto Lucas, 96, passed away on November 22, 2021 in Spring, Texas surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Joao Lucas. She was born in Gralhos, Montalegre, Portugal on September 5, 1925 to the late Manuel and Teresa (Dias) Pinto. She immigrated to the US and resided in Naugatuck for nearly...

Dora Mae Honegger

Dora Mae Honegger

Nov 22, 2021

Dora Mae Honegger, age 68, of Waterbury entered into rest on Monday, November 22, 2021 at Waterbury Gardens. Dora was born on Easter Sunday, April 5, 1953 in Waterbury, daughter of the late William and Erma (Fairchild) Honegger, Jr. Dora was raised and lived most of her life in Middlebury, and worked as a dietary aide for many years. She...

Ross Snyder Jr

Ross Snyder Jr

Nov 21, 2021

Ross P. Snyder Jr.,78, passed away on November 21, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Roberta (Moffat) Snyder of 48 years. Ross was born on June 6, 1943 in Waterbury, Connecticut to the late Ross P. and Bella (Bergeron) Snyder. Ross served in the United States Army, he was stationed in...

Joseph Heston

Joseph Heston

Nov 19, 2021

Joseph R. Heston of Naugatuck passed away on November 19th, 2021 at St. Mary’s hospital in Waterbury. Joe was born on January 12th, 1936 and grew up in Pittston, Pennsylvania. He moved to Naugatuck and resided in the same home since 1967. Joe graduated Number one in his class from the Police academy in 1968 and was a Sergeant with...

Nancie Savoy

Nancie Savoy

Nov 13, 2021

WATERBURY – Nancie (Niziolek) Savoy, 77, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Masonicare in Wallingford. She was the wife of the late Joseph C. Savoy who passed away in 2019. Mrs. Savoy was born December 24, 1943, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Stanley and Ellen Niziolek. She was a lifelong Waterbury resident where she worked for Century...

Leslie Molnar

Leslie Molnar

Nov 12, 2021

SOUTHBURY - Leslie Molnar, 75, formerly of Naugatuck, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021 at Waterbury Hospital. He was the husband of Rosalie (Avery) Molnar. Mr. Molnar was born May 24, 1946, in Toronto, Ontario, the son of the late Belaj and Joyce (Field) Molnar. At a young age he was employed by A&P Grocer and upon their closure...

Charles R. Lorello

Charles R. Lorello

Nov 11, 2021

Charles Robert “Chuck” Lorello, age 90, of Cheshire entered into rest after a long illness on November 11, 2021 (Veteran’s Day) at MidState Medical Center in Meriden with his loving family by his side. He was the devoted husband of Marie K. (Pezzullo) Lorello for over 68 years. Charles was born on August 25, 1931 in New Haven, son of...

Jennifer D'Addio

Jennifer D'Addio

Nov 11, 2021

CHESHIRE - Jennifer D'Addio age 45 passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at Mid State Medical Center with her brothers at her side. Jennifer was born on July 15, 1976, in New Haven. CT, and was a longtime Cheshire resident. She was the daughter of Edward W. D’Addio and the late Patricia (Forto) D'Addio. She is predeceased by her...

Edmond Valois

Edmond Valois

Nov 10, 2021

Fort Meyers, Florida - Edmond Valois, 76, formerly of Naugatuck, passed away on November 10, 2021 in Florida. He was the husband of the late Agnes Marion Valois. Ed was born on June 9, 1945 in Waterbury, Connecticut to the late Ermond and Frances (Regan) Valois. After retirement, Ed relocated to Florida. He enjoyed his time there, loved vacationing and...

Pamela A. Cappiello

Pamela A. Cappiello

Nov 8, 2021

CHESHIRE - Pamela A. Cappiello, 72, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 8, 2021, at Yale New Haven Hospital. She was the loving wife of Craig A. Cappiello. Pamela was born March 4, 1949, in Brockton, MA, the daughter of the late John and Phyllis (Seaver) Miller. Pam graduated from Oliver Ames High School in 1967 in her hometown of...

Arlene Bernstein

Arlene Bernstein

Nov 7, 2021

Arlene Bernstein, age 78, of West Hartford passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at UConn John Dempsey Hospital in Farmington. She was the devoted wife of the late Elliot Bernstein for over 15 years. Arlene was born on April 20, 1943 in Hartford, daughter of the late Harry and Betty (Ruchin) Blum. Arlene enjoyed trips to the casino, Cape...

Michael Labrake

Michael Labrake

Nov 3, 2021

Michael James LaBrake, 45, residing in New Milford, CT passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 3rd. Born in Rochester, NY on February 8, 1976 and raised in Bombay, NY, Mike moved to CT in 1997 to pursue a career in Information Technology. He had recently started a new job for Home Depot Corporate as an IT Senior Project Manager. Mike...

Dorothy E.  Metzler

Dorothy E. Metzler

Nov 3, 2021

Dorothy E. Metzler, age 93, of Cheshire entered into rest on Wed., Nov. 3, 2021 at Cheshire Regional Rehabilitation Center. Dorothy was born on March 19, 1928 in Cheshire, daughter of the late Benjamin and Helen (Roberts) Metzler. She worked as a presser for a local dry-cleaning firm. She is survived by her sister, Georgina Hendrick, and several nieces and...

William Tripp

William Tripp

Nov 1, 2021

William Harold Tripp Loving husband, father and grandfather LAS VEGAS, NV – William Harold “Bill” Tripp, 80, passed away after a brief illness on Monday, November 1, 2021. He was the loving husband of Hedi Molitor-Tripp. Bill was born July 17, 1941, in Waterbury, the second son of Ann (Yesunas) and Ralph Allen Tripp. He grew up in Naugatuck and...