Obituaries

Joan E. Lynch

Joan E. Lynch

Sep 11, 2019

Joan Lynch, age 74, of Prospect and formerly of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 after a long illness. Joan was born on February 24, 1945 in Waterbury, daughter of the late John F. and Rita E. (Shea) Blacker. Joan grew up in Waterbury and was a graduate of Waterbury Catholic High School and earned her Nursing degree...

Kenneth A. Follett

Kenneth A. Follett

Sep 5, 2019

BEACON FALLS / POPHAM BEACH, ME - Kenneth A. Follett, passed away September 5, 2019, what would have been his 64th wedding anniversary to Vinci Ann (Sabia) Follett and the 17th anniversary of her passing, Ken went to join his Love. Ken was born in Waterbury on February 27, 1931 son of the late F. Lester and Audery (Noble) Follett....

Delma I. Gonzalez

Delma I. Gonzalez

Sep 5, 2019

NAUGATUCK – Delma I. Gonzalez, 51, passed away Thursday September 5, 2019 at her home. She was the wife of Felix Lugo. Delma was born April 21, 1968, in Humacao, Puerto Rico, the daughter of Radames Gonzalez and Edith Barreto. After moving to the U.S. 13 years ago, Delma had resided in Ansonia before settling in Naugatuck for the last...

Ronald Lisle Bickford

Ronald Lisle Bickford

Sep 4, 2019

BANGOR, ME – Ronald Lisle Bickford, 94, also known as “Ron” and “Bennie,” formerly of Naugatuck and Meriden, Connecticut and Palm Coast Florida, passed away Wednesday September 4, 2019 at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Bangor. He was the husband of the late Joanne W. Bickford. Mr. Bickford was born November 9, 1924 in Waterbury, the son of the late...

Edward A. Branciforte

Edward A. Branciforte

Aug 31, 2019

CHESHIRE – Edward A. Branciforte, 87, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford. He was the husband of Mary Ann (Erardi) Branciforte. Mr. Branciforte was born August 12, 1932 in Middletown, son of the late Louis and Angelina (DiMauro) Branciforte. He was a retired self-employed contractor. Mr. Branciforte proudly served his country in the United...

Harry J. Leo

Harry J. Leo

Aug 31, 2019

NAUGATUCK – Harry J. Leo, 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at his residence in Naugatuck. He was the loving husband of Lorraine (Gronenthal) Leo to whom he was married to for 58 years. Mr. Leo was born January 15, 1942 in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Harry and Stella (Januliewicz) Leo. He was retired from...

Arnold  H. Becker M.D

Arnold H. Becker M.D

Aug 29, 2019

AVON- Arnold H. Becker M.D, 100, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019 at The Residence at Brookside in Avon. He was the loving husband of Ruth (Spiwak) Becker to whom he was married to for 76 years. Dr. Becker was born June 13, 1919 in Burlington, VT, son of the late Michael and Gussie Becker. He was a veteran proudly...

Judith (McCasland) Moffat

Judith (McCasland) Moffat

Aug 28, 2019

NAUGATUCK – Judith (McCasland) Moffat, 78, passed away Wednesday August 28, 2019 at the Glendale Center in Naugatuck. She was the wife of the late John M. Moffat Sr. who passed away in 2015. Judith was born January 9, 1941, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Winters) McCasland Sr. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse for...

Penny Lynn Ferraro

Penny Lynn Ferraro

Aug 27, 2019

NAUGATUCK – Penny Lynn Ferraro, 50, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at VITAS Inpatient Unit at St. Mary's Hospital. Ms. Ferraro was born July 31, 1969, in Waterbury, daughter of Marlene Sullivan and the late Roy Nash. She worked for the Amity School System as a food service technician. In addition to her mother, Penny is survived...

Florence S. Raczynski

Florence S. Raczynski

Aug 23, 2019

Florence S. “Flo” Raczynski, age 82, of Southington and formerly of Cheshire entered into rest on Friday, August 23, 2019 at LiveWell in Plantsville. She was the devoted wife of Francis J. “Frank” Raczynski for over 58 years. Florence was born on December 1, 1936 in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Walter and Florence (Duefrane) Phelan. Flo lived most of...

Nancy N. Bailey

Nancy N. Bailey

Aug 22, 2019

CHESHIRE- Nancy N. Bailey, 87, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019, at Mid-State Medical Center. She was the widow of Harry Bailey who predeceased her in 2004. Mrs. Bailey was born January 10, 1932 in North Conway, NH, daughter of the late Walter and Abbie (Walker) Nutter. Nancy was a Supervisor at Pratt and Whitney prior to her retirement. In...

Leona  Trowbridge

Leona Trowbridge

Aug 22, 2019

SOUTHBURY- Leona Lewis Trowbridge, 102, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at the River Glen Health Care Center, Southbury CT. She was born in Waterbury on July 8, 1917 to Clark and Clara (Gray) Lewis. Leona was the co-owner and book keeper of the family business, Lewis Company-Fruit and Produce prior to her retirement. She was also an...

Lawrence E. Sobolewski

Lawrence E. Sobolewski

Aug 22, 2019

YARDLEY, PA – Lawrence E. Sobolewski, 84, formerly of Cheshire, passed away Thursday August 22, 2019 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Langhorn, PA. He was the husband of the late Shirley S. Sobolewski who passed away on July 19, 2008. Mr. Sobolewski was born September 19, 1934 in New Haven, the son of the late Charles and Valeria (Nowakowski)...

Helen H. Wempe

Helen H. Wempe

Aug 20, 2019

CHESHIRE - Helen H. Wempe, nee Halpin, age 78, of Cheshire, CT, formerly of Belleville, IL, born on December 26, 1940 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT. Helen was a graduate of St. Teresa Academy, Class of 1958. She was retired from the Belleville Public...

Olga  L. Ottaviano

Olga L. Ottaviano

Aug 18, 2019

CHESHIRE- Olga L. Ottaviano, 96, died Sunday, August 18, 2019. She was the widow of the Honorable John Ottaviano Jr. Mrs. Ottaviano was born in Willimantic, CT on August 16, 1923, to the late Alfred and Mary Dallocchio Leiss. Mrs. Ottaviano was an accomplished pianist who played with the Community Junior Orchestra of Willimantic and the Willimantic Symphony Orchestra. Mrs....

Renate A. Renda

Renate A. Renda

Aug 17, 2019

WALLINGFORD – Renate A. Renda, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at The Connecticut Hospice in Branford. She was the wife of Alfred W. Renda. Mrs. Renda was born January 30, 1936, in Germany, daughter of the late Ernest and Else (Ottman) Berner. In addition to her husband of 42 years, Mrs. Renda is survived by her...

Samuel Levine

Samuel Levine

Aug 16, 2019

New Rochelle, NY- Samuel Levine, 103, of Waterbury, until 2006, passed away at United Hebrew of New Rochelle. He was the widower of Anna Levine who predeceased him in 1984, after 36 years of marriage. He was born July 5, 1916 in Waterbury, son of Bertha and Nathan Levine. Mr. Levine joined the United States Army in 1937, stationed in...

Doris Mae Valentine

Doris Mae Valentine

Aug 14, 2019

MIDDLEBURY- Doris Mae Valentine, 97, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at the Lutheran Home in Southbury. She was the widow of Edwin H. Valentine who predeceased her in 2005. Mrs. Valentine was born May 12, 1922 in Waterbury daughter of the late Michael and Myrtie (Tucker) Donovan. Doris graduated for Naugatuck High School, Class of 1940. She was the...

Cassandra DuMoulin

Cassandra DuMoulin

Aug 14, 2019

NAUGATUCK- Cassandra (Cassie) DuMoulin, 31, passed away, Thursday, August 14, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born February 23, 1988 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Christina M. (Pavlinsky) and Joseph DuMoulin Cassie graduated from Naugatuck HS and worked in the mail room at WARC. Her smile could warm any heart and her laughter fill any room. Ms. DuMoulin...

Gene F. Freeman

Gene F. Freeman

Aug 12, 2019

CHESHIRE – Gene F. Freeman, 71, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2019 at Curtis Home in Meriden. Mr. Freeman was born October 19, 1947, in Troy, N.Y., son of the late Eugene and Mildred (Edie) Freeman. He was a self-employed Master Millwright Carpenter. Arrangements: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Aloysius Church, 254 Burritt Street,...

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