Obituaries

Robert Schmidt

Robert Schmidt

Jan 26, 2021

Robert F. Schmidt 1942 - 2021 Naugatuck, CT Robert F. Schmidt, 78, husband of Diane (Maglieri) Schmidt, died peacefully on January 26, 2021 at Waterbury Hospital with his loving wife by his side. Bob was born on February 27, 1942 in Waterbury, son of the late Robert M. and Lillian M. (Charbonneau) Schmidt. Bob was raised in Waterbury, graduated from...

Douglas Long

Douglas Long

Jan 25, 2021

NAUGATUCK – Douglas G. Long, 78, passed away on January 25, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Sharon L. Long for 56 years. Born on July 25th in Chicago, Illinois; he was the son of the late George Wolf Long and Ruth Barbara Cole. Douglas attended York High School and Willow Brook High School before...

Carol Hale

Carol Hale

Jan 24, 2021

Carol (Benoit) Hale 1939 - 2021 Seymour, CT Carol (Benoit) Hale, 81, the widow of William “Bud” Hale, died peacefully on January 24, 2021 at her home. Carol was born on December 18, 1939 in Waterbury, CT a daughter of the late Herbert and Edna (Weaver) Benoit. Carol was raised in Wolcott, attended Wilby High School and was a former...

Thomas Honyotski Jr

Thomas Honyotski Jr

Jan 22, 2021

NAUGATUCK - Thomas E. Honyotski, Jr., 53, died peacefully at home on January 22, 2021. Tom was born on December 23, 1967 in Waterbury, CT a son of Thomas E. Honyotski, Sr. and the late Nancy (Randall) Honyotski and was a lifelong Naugatuck resident. Tom attended local schools and graduated from Kaynor Tech in 1986. In 1988 Tom joined the...

Margaret Nette

Margaret Nette

Jan 21, 2021

CHESHIRE- Margaret Nette, 94, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021, at the Regency House of Wallingford. She was the loving wife of Joseph Nette to whom she was married for 73 years. Mrs. Nette was born January 18, 1927, in Stamford; the daughter of the late Mark and Theresa (Boccuzzi) Dellaripa, of Stamford. Margaret was a Bookkeeper at her...

Norma Lamb Thompson

Norma Lamb Thompson

Jan 21, 2021

Norma Lamb Thompson of Wallingford passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at age 100. She was the devoted wife of the late John Boyd Thompson. Norma was born in New Haven on May 25, 1920, daughter of the late William and Mary Ann Kelly Lamb. She is the beloved mother of Maryann Dolan and her husband, John, of Wallingford; and...

Lorraine Butler

Lorraine Butler

Jan 21, 2021

LORRAINE MARIE BUTLER Prospect, CT Lorraine Marie Butler, age 77, passed away on January 21, 2021 at home. Lorraine was born June 2, 1943 in Waterbury daughter of the late Antonio and Marie Jeanne (Descoteaux) Brouillard. Raised in Waterbury, she was a graduate of St. Anne’s Grammar School and Waterbury Catholic High. Lorraine retired from Braxton Manufacturing after 29 years....

Dorina Salvatore

Dorina Salvatore

Jan 20, 2021

WATERBURY- Dorina Salvatore, 91, passed away, Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Regal Care at Waterbury. She was predeceased by Joseph Salvatore her husband of 65 years. Mrs. Salvatore was born December 16, 1929 in Guardia Sanframonti, Italy, daughter of the late Filippo and Ida (Filippelli) Ceniccola. Dorina is survived by her three sons Pasquale and his wife Lori Salvatore of...

John Zick

John Zick

Jan 18, 2021

John E. Zick 1949 - 2021 Philadelphia, PA It is with great sadness that friends and family announce the passing of John E. Zick, former Holy Cross High School brother, educator and counselor. Although John has not lived in Waterbury for many years, his ties to and love of the city remained with him always. Born July 14, 1949 to...

Judith  "Judy" Silkowski

Judith "Judy" Silkowski

Jan 18, 2021

Naugatuck - Judith “Judy” R. Silkowski, 75, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Waterbury Hospital. She was the wife of the late William J. Silkowski. Judy was born June 11, 1945, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Hubbard) Pelzer. She was raised in Waterbury and graduated from Croft High School. Judy was a 25...

Antonio Lopes

Antonio Lopes

Jan 17, 2021

Antonio Pedro Lopes 1950 - 2021 Naugatuck, CT Antonio Pedro Lopes, 70, husband of Ana Jesuvina (Guerreiro) Lopes, died peacefully on January 17, 2021 in the VITAS Hospice Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital. Antonio was born on June 1, 1950 in Obidos, Portugal son of the late Manuel Goncalves Lopes and Irene Maria Lopes. Antonio worked for 21 years as...

William "Bill" F. Yocher

William "Bill" F. Yocher

Jan 17, 2021

CHESHIRE - William “Bill” F. Yocher, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Elaine (Stollar) Yocher. Bill was born on March 3, 1935, in Waterbury, CT, the son of the late Frederick and Mary (Hubbell) Yocher. Bill graduated Hamden High School in 1954. He...

Monica D. Poulin

Monica D. Poulin

Jan 17, 2021

NAUGATUCK – Monica D. Poulin, age 83, beloved wife of the late Herman D. Poulin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at home in Naugatuck, CT surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Poulin was born on May 23, 1937 in Dickson City, PA, daughter of the late Stanley and Amelia (Fialkowski) Domin. Monica was a homemaker and 56-year...

Anne Cassel

Anne Cassel

Jan 17, 2021

WATERBURY – Anne E. Cassel, 73, passed away on January 17, 2021. Anne was born on September 13, 1947 in Waterbury, CT, daughter of the late Alexander and Eva (Berger) Cassel. Anne worked most of her life as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She was an excellent nurse and was well liked by her patients. Anne is survived by her sisters;...

John Andrew Melius

John Andrew Melius

Jan 16, 2021

John Andrew Melius, age 32, passed away at his home in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Saturday, January 16, 2021. John was born on November 29, 1988, in Holyoke, Massachusetts, to Elizabeth (Mellitt) and Bradford Melius. He grew up in Springfield, Massachusetts, and then Cheshire, Connecticut. John became an avid sports fan at a young age with a lifelong allegiance to...

Constance "Connie" Schurk

Constance "Connie" Schurk

Jan 16, 2021

Constance (Connie) Schurk, 89, of Cheshire, formerly of West Haven, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Middlesex Health in Middletown. She was the beloved wife of Frederick Schurk, Sr. who were wed on Thanksgiving Day in 1955 and celebrated over 62 years of marriage. Connie was born on December 15, 1931, in New Haven, the daughter of the late...

Rosalie Piller

Rosalie Piller

Jan 16, 2021

CHESHIRE- Rosalie Piller, beloved daughter of the late George and Ruth (Keating) Piller of Cheshire, passed away on January 16, 2021 at the Cheshire Regional Rehab Center. Rosalie was born on March 16, 1936 in Hartford. After graduating from Sacred Heart High School in Waterbury, Class of 1954, she moved to Cheshire and was a resident until her passing. Rosalie...

Edgardo Soto Sr.

Edgardo Soto Sr.

Jan 16, 2021

WATERBURY- Edgardo Soto Sr., 63, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Waterbury Hospital. He was the loving husband of Barbara Jean (Whitney) Soto whom he shared his life with for 31 years. Mr. Soto was born August 23, 1957 in Guanica, Puerto Rico to the late German and Abigail (Mejil) Soto. Edgardo was an officer with the Connecticut Department...

Walter E. "Butch" Hanover

Walter E. "Butch" Hanover

Jan 15, 2021

CHESHIRE - Walter E. “Butch” Hanover, 53, passed away on January 15, 2020 at his home in Cheshire, surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted husband to Susan (Biancarelli) Hanover. Butch was born August 29, 1967 in New Haven. He is the son of Walter R. and Susan (Shea) Hanover. In addition to his wife, Butch is survived...

Elaine P. Henley

Elaine P. Henley

Jan 15, 2021

NAUGATUCK – Elaine P. Tomlinson Henley, 74, passed away peacefully Friday, January 15, 2021 at Vitas Hospice Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury. Mrs. Henley was born on February 7, 1946, in Bridgeport, daughter of the late John and Pearl Eva (Raymond) Tomlinson. After retiring from waitressing in local restaurants, she devoted her life to her family. Mrs. Henley...