Obituaries
George O'Neil
Jan 1, 2021
GEORGE B. O’NEIL Naugatuck, CT It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of George B. O’Neil. George, age 93, died unexpectedly on January 1st in Branford, Connecticut, surrounded by his beloved wife Lilly and family. He was born July 1st, 1927 in Boston, MA and was the son of the late Margaret Sullivan Cartledge....
Jane Valentine
Dec 31, 2020
NAUGATUCK - Jane Valentine, 87, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Beacon Brook Health Center in Naugatuck. She was the wife of the late Harold Valentine. Jane was born on January 8, 1933, in Torrington, Connecticut, daughter of the late Earle and Elizabeth “Dowd” Siddall. She was a machine operator and supervisor for Peter Paul in Naugatuck for...
Ruth S. Becker
Dec 31, 2020
AVON – Ruth S. Becker, 98, passed away December 31, 2020, at The Residence at Brookside in Avon. She was the wife of the late Arnold H. Becker M.D., to whom she was married for 76 years. Ruth Becker was born August 20, 1922 in Queens, N.Y., daughter of the late William and Sophie (Schochetman) Spiwak. Throughout her life Ruth...
Martha (Somers) Henderson
Dec 31, 2020
CHESHIRE – Martha (Somers) Henderson, 76, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at St. Mary's Hospital with her children by her side. She was the widow of Douglas M. Henderson and celebrated 40 wonderful years of marriage just prior to his death in 2006. Martha was born December 12, 1944, in Greenwich, the daughter of the late Charles E....
Robert "Bud" Lawrence Hintzen
Dec 31, 2020
Robert Lawrence Hintzen (Bud to his many friends) passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 31, 2020, at his home at the age of 87. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Anne Marie (Webster) Hintzen. In addition to his wife, Robert leaves behind his daughters, Heather Hintzen & her husband David Ridgway of Redondo Beach, CA; Heidi...
Richard Kelley
Dec 31, 2020
Richard J. Kelley 1932 - 2020 Cromwell, CT Richard J. Kelley, 88, husband of Lorraine (Telles) Kelley, died peacefully on December 31, 2020 at Middlesex Hospital. Richard was born on September 23, 1932 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late Richard J. and Margaret (Quinn) Kelley and grew up in the Union City section of Naugatuck. Richard graduated from...
Richard "Richie" Bird
Dec 30, 2020
Richard “Richie” Bird, 50, formerly of Naugatuck, CT, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at JFK Medical Center in West Palm Beach, FL. Richard was born June 29, 1970, in Waterbury, the son of Kevin Bird Sr. and Ilene (Lamoureux) Bird. He was a longtime Naugatuck resident before moving out of state. Most recently he lived in Florida...
Michael Martin
Dec 29, 2020
Naugatuck, CT Michael John Martin, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2020 at Waterbury Hospital. Michael was born on September 6, 1967, in Twenty-Nine Palms, CA. He spent his early childhood in Plymouth, MA before moving to Naugatuck and attending Hillside Middle School and graduating from Naugatuck High School in 1985. He went on to attend Central Connecticut State University...
Krystyna Grabinski
Dec 28, 2020
NAUGATUCK – Krystyna Grabinski, 95, passed away December 28, 2020, at home in Naugatuck. She was the wife of the late Adam Grabinski and a 58-year resident of Ansonia, CT. Mrs. Grabinski was born January 27, 1925 in Kalisz, Poland, daughter of the late Jozef and Jozefa (Koras) Nijak. She dedicated her life to her husband and family as a...
Mario Olivieri
Dec 26, 2020
Mario D. Olivieri 1928 - 2020 Southbury, CT Mario D. Olivieri, 92, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury after a short illness. He was the loving husband of Marie A. (Macchia) Olivieri. Mario didn’t think he’d make it past one of the first dates, both on this Earth and in their relationship, when...
Frederick Francis Swan
Dec 26, 2020
Fredrick Francis Swan, 74, passed away December 26, 2020 at his home in Norwalk, Ohio. He was the husband of the late Susan (Jones) Swan. Fred was born May 3, 1946, in Waterbury, CT, the son of the late Howard and Margaret (Mongillo) Swan. He was a longtime Naugatuck resident before moving to Ohio 27 years ago. Fred is survived...
L. Jean Asmus
Dec 25, 2020
Southington - L. Jean Asmus, 91, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020, at MidState Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Herman C. Asmus. Mrs. Asmus was born April 29, 1929, in New Haven, the daughter of the late David and Margaret (Cooper) Hirsch. She was an active part of her children’s lives serving as a Brownie...
Lillian Deconinck
Dec 25, 2020
Cheshire- Lillian Sperry Deconinck, widow of Alexander T. Deconinck, died December 25, 2020. She was 99 years old. Lillian was born on March 17, 1921 in Providence RI to the late Robert and Irene Sperry of No. Scituate RI. Lillian has been a resident of Cheshire since 1964. Her marriage in 1963 to Alexander brought with it a stepdaughter and...
Paul Kovalsky
Dec 25, 2020
Paul B. Kovalsky 1940 - 2020 Naugatuck, CT Paul B. Kovalsky, 80, died peacefully on December 25, 2020 at his home, with loving family by his side. Paul was born in Bridgeport, CT on October 7, 1940 and he was the son of the late Mary (Adam) (Kovalsky) Matyi and stepfather, John Matyi. Paul retired from PSEG where he worked...
Marilou F. Wiese
Dec 25, 2020
Marilou F. Wiese, 85, passed away peacefully December 25, 2020 at The Hospital of Central Connecticut- New Britain General Campus. She was the widow of Richard “Turk” E. Wiese who predeceased her in 2007 after 24 years of marriage. Mrs. Wiese was born February 10, 1935 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Ray and Madeline (Sullivan) Ford. Marilou was Store...
Peter I. Rickard
Dec 24, 2020
Peter I. Rickard, age 68, of Naugatuck, CT and formerly of Schenectady, NY passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2020 at his home. Peter was born on January 19, 1952 in Schenectady, NY, son of the late Everette and Germaine (Peres) Rickard, and grandson of the late Isaac and Elizabeth (Herron) Rickard of Schoharie. Peter was raised in Schenectady and...
James Ardry
Dec 24, 2020
James Paul "Jimmy" Ardry 1941 - 2020 Beacon Falls, CT James Paul “Jimmy” Ardry, 79, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2020 at Cheshire House after a brief illness. James was born on September 5, 1941 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late Frederick Jacob and Elva (Rowe) Ardry and had lived in Naugatuck most of his life. James...
Marilyn Engelman
Dec 24, 2020
MIDDLEBURY - Marilyn Engelman, 92, passed away, December 24, 2020, at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was the wife of the late Atty. Morton Engelman. Mrs. Engelman was born December 21, 1928, in Maplewood, NJ, the daughter of the late Max and Frieda (Turkenkopf) Gross. She was a longtime kindergarten teacher at Falls Ave and Polk Schools in the Watertown School...
Mary Maloney
Dec 24, 2020
Cheshire - Mary Maloney, 86, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at her home. She was the wife of the late Allan Maloney. Mrs. Maloney was born September 27, 1934, in Oneida, NY, the daughter of the late Wilfred and Frances (Webb) Lowe. She was raised in Syracuse and graduated from Syracuse University. She proudly served her country as...
Anthony D'Amato
Dec 24, 2020
Anthony Francis "Tony" D'Amato 1948 - 2020 Naugatuck, CT Anthony Francis D’Amato, 72, died peacefully yet unexpectedly at St. Mary’s Hospital on Christmas Eve. He is survived by his wife, Jamie D’Amato; mother, Cathryn (Calabrese) D’Amato; sister, Judy Ouellette; beloved daughters, Stephanie Nortman and Lindsey D’Amato, and two grandchildren, Jack and Francesca Nortman. He is predeceased by his father, Albert...
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