Obituaries

Jonathan Nyce

Jonathan Nyce

Jun 11, 2021

Jonathan James Nyce, a beloved father, husband, son, brother, uncle, friend, and teacher, died unexpectedly on June 11, 2021, at the age of 37. Jonathan was born in Hartford, Connecticut. He attended Renbrook School and Suffield Academy before moving to Minnesota where he graduated from Orono High School. He returned to Connecticut to attend Quinnipiac University where he obtained his...

Jeanne Brenia

Jeanne Brenia

Jun 11, 2021

Jeanne S. Brenia “A life so beautifully lived” Naugatuck, CT Jeanne S. Brenia, 71, wife of Bruce W. Brenia, died peacefully on June 11, 2021 at The Hearth at Southbury. Jeanne was born August 22, 1949 in Norwich, CT a daughter of the late Henry and Evelyn (LaCroix) St. Germaine and had lived in Naugatuck most of her life. Jeanne...

Stephen J. Friedler

Stephen J. Friedler

Jun 10, 2021

Stephen Joseph Friedler, age 22, beloved son of Elizabeth (Smith) and Jeffrey Friedler died peacefully in his sleep Thursday, June 10th. Stevie was born June 13, 1998, in New Haven and was a lifelong resident of Cheshire, CT. He is also survived by his adoring grandmothers, Ellen Smith and Judith Friedler and his step-grandmother Melrene and her husband Ron Savin,...

Eleanor Tacinelli

Eleanor Tacinelli

Jun 9, 2021

Naugatuck, CT Eleanor R. Tacinelli, 94, widow of Michael Tacinelli, died peacefully on June 9, 2021 at the Lutheran Home of Southbury. Eleanor was born January 29, 1927 in Waterbury, CT a daughter of the late George and Myrtle (Plank) Paige and had lived in Naugatuck for over 28 years. Eleanor enjoyed watching the New York Yankees, bird watching, Frank...

Barbara Parks

Barbara Parks

Jun 8, 2021

Naugatuck, CT Barbara Parks, 96, formerly of Naugatuck and widow of Frederick Parks, died peacefully on June 8, 2021 at Bayview Health Care in Waterford, CT. Barbara was born on January 6, 1925 in Waterbury, CT. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Ethel (Wrynn) Warren and lived in Naugatuck for most of her life. Barbara graduated from...

Lawrence Pichulo

Lawrence Pichulo

Jun 5, 2021

Naugatuck, CT Lawrence L. “Pickles” Pichulo, 72, died Saturday, June 5, 2021 at his home. Larry was born on November 30, 1948 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late Eugene and Blanche (Romanski) Pichulo, he was a life-long Naugatuck resident and a proud U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. Larry formerly worked as a Naugatuck Firefighter and also worked for the...

Ted Smith

Ted Smith

Jun 5, 2021

Beacon Falls - Theodore “Ted” Smith, 75, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Griffin Hospital. He was the husband of Lillian (Alanskas) Smith. Ted was born June 16, 1945, in Waterbury, the son of the late Arthur and Marjorie (Dowling) Smith. He was graduate of Naugatuck High School Class of 1964. He proudly served his country in the...

Lindsay Kate Cunningham

Lindsay Kate Cunningham

Jun 4, 2021

CHESHIRE –Lindsay Kate Cunningham, 30, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 4, 2021 at Yale-New Haven Hospital after a year-long battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family and her betrothed, Steven Christopher. Lindsay was born February 13, 1991 in New Haven, daughter of Jay and Nan (Shanley) Cunningham, Jr. Lindsay grew up in Cheshire, and...

Carol Barto

Carol Barto

Jun 3, 2021

THOMASTON - Carol Barto, 71, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Waterbury Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Charles Barto. Mrs. Barto was born March 29, 1950, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Raymond and Florence (McCarthy) Dowling. She was a longtime Waterbury resident before moving to Thomaston in 2002. She owned and operated several delis...

Catherine Cuccuru

Catherine Cuccuru

Jun 3, 2021

Catherine “Kay” (Finateri) Cuccuru Loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt Naugatuck, CT Catherine “Kay” (Finateri) Cuccuru, the widow of Costantino Cuccuru, passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 97 surrounded by her loving family. Kay was born on July 28, 1923 in Naugatuck, the fifth of six children born to the late Massimino and Mariantonnia (Ferrone) Finateri....

Patricia Cowie Kraus

Patricia Cowie Kraus

Jun 2, 2021

CHESHIRE – Patricia (Cowie) Kraus, 90, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury. She was the wife of the late Theodore C. Kraus, who passed away in 2014. Mrs. Kraus was born February 25, 1931 in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of the late John and Ann (Stamm) Cowie. She was a retired private practice...

Robert "Bob" MacDonald

Robert "Bob" MacDonald

Jun 1, 2021

BARKHAMSTED – Robert J. MacDonald, 73, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at his residence. Bob was born November 15, 1947 at Waterbury Hospital. He was the son of the late Harold and Muriel (Schofield) MacDonald. He was a Cheshire Academy graduate and had worked for over 40 years at Hubbard-Hall Inc. in Waterbury, Connecticut. He was an avid...

Ronald J. "Ron" Ostuno

Ronald J. "Ron" Ostuno

May 28, 2021

Ronald J. “Ron” Ostuno, age 70, of Cheshire entered into rest on Friday, May 28, 2021 at Bristol Hospital. He was born on October 2, 1950 in Waterbury, son of the late Domenic and Frances (Aliano) Ostuno. Ron worked as a farmer in Cheshire and in Tisbury, Martha’s Vineyard, where he owned and operated his vegetable stand, “The Italian Scallion”...

Brenda Sue DeRusso

Brenda Sue DeRusso

May 27, 2021

MERIDEN- Brenda Sue DeRusso, 63, passed away, Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Meriden Center. She was born March 24, 1958 in Marlin, TX, daughter of the late Melvin and Josephine (Lewis) Cox. In her free time Brenda enjoyed crafts, sewing, crocheting, and quilting, and above all spending time with her loving family. Ms. DeRusso is survived by her three sons...

Thomas Horvath

Thomas Horvath

May 26, 2021

Thomas J. “Tuna” Horvath, age 72, of Cheshire entered into rest on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at home after a long illness. Tom was born on August 27, 1948 in New Haven, son of the late Stephen and Lucy (Denicola) Horvath and was a lifelong Cheshire resident. Tom was a forklift operator for Sealy Mattress until their closure and was...

Connie Oliveira

Connie Oliveira

May 25, 2021

Connie Maria Oliveira 1969 - 2021 Naugatuck, CT Connie M. Oliveira, 51, died unexpectedly on May 25, 2021 at MidState Medical Center in Meriden. Connie was born June 15, 1969 in Venezuela a daughter of Maria E. Oliveira and the late Francisco F. Oliveira. Connie lived in Naugatuck most of her life; graduated from Naugatuck High School, attended Western Connecticut...

Kristin Decarlo

Kristin Decarlo

May 24, 2021

Kristin Susan DeCarlo 1972 - 2021 Naugatuck, CT Kristin Susan DeCarlo, 48, died unexpectedly May 24, 2021. She was the widow of Michael P. DeCarlo, Sr. Kristin was born August 13, 1972 in Waterbury, CT daughter of the late Raymond and Margaret Ericson. Kristin is survived by her children, Kileen Robbins, Nicole Robbins, Jessica DeCarlo and Jacoby Stellmacher; her grandchildren,...

Eleanor Eva LaFauci Smith

Eleanor Eva LaFauci Smith

May 23, 2021

CHESHIRE - Eleanor Eva (Zemaitis) LaFauci Smith, 100, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Elim Park Health Care & Rehabilitation. She was the widow of the late Norman Smith and Eugene C. LaFauci. Eleanor is survived by her daughter Karen Beitler of Cheshire, her son Eugene C. LaFauci Jr., and his wife Linda, and her daughter Carol...

Stacey A.  Jensen

Stacey A. Jensen

May 22, 2021

Stacey A. Jensen, age 32, of Naugatuck passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at her home. She was the beloved wife of Roger Jensen, whom she was best friends with since they were high school sweethearts. Stacey was born on August 9, 1988 in Waterbury, daughter of Michael and Lisa (Morissette) Chandler. Stacey loved being home with her...

Vernon Mead Jr.

Vernon Mead Jr.

May 18, 2021

Parkersburg, WV - Vernon Mead Jr., age 52, formerly of Naugatuck entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Vernon was born on October 14, 1969, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the son of the late Vernon Mead Sr. and Shirley Mead of Naugatuck, Connecticut. Vernon was a graduate of Naugatuck High School; he was also an...