Obituaries

Lennox Fernandez

Lennox Fernandez

Oct 24, 2020

Lennox Fernandez October 24, 2020 Waterbury, CT Lennox Fernandez, infant son of Anthony Fernandez and Jessica Thompson Fernandez, died October 24, 2020 at Yale New Haven Hospital shortly after birth. In addition to his parents of Waterbury, Lennox is survived by his sister, Isabella Damelio of Waterbury; brother, Anthony Fernandez of Waterbury; grandmother, Jennifer Nolan of Patterson, NJ; great grandmothers,...

Irene Audrey Nitowski

Irene Audrey Nitowski

Oct 23, 2020

NAUGATUCK- Irene Audrey Nitowski, 92, entered eternal life on October 23, 2020 in the VITAS Inpatient Hospital Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph S. Nitowski who predeceased her on April 17, 1986. Irene was born December 4, 1927 in Duryea, PA the daughter of the late Stephen...

Robert Burns

Robert Burns

Oct 22, 2020

Robert J. Burns Known as ‘Mr. Naugatuck’ Naugatuck, CT - Robert J. Burns, 94, husband of Phyllis (Kloc) Burns and long-time burgess for the Borough of Naugatuck, died peacefully on October 22, 2020 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born in New Haven, Connecticut on Oct. 31, 1925 and moved to Naugatuck where he...

Raiden Berube

Raiden Berube

Oct 21, 2020

Wolcott, CT Infant Raiden Diane Berube was called to heaven on October 21, 2020 at CT Children’s Medical Center, Farmington. Raiden and her twin brother Christopher were born on October 3, 2020 to Jessica Carey and Christopher Berube, Jr. of Wolcott, joining their siblings Khloe and Colton. Despite Raiden’s short time on earth, she was deeply loved and will be...

Noah Rio Ribeiro Rivers

Noah Rio Ribeiro Rivers

Oct 20, 2020

Cheshire - A loving little boy, Noah Rio Ribeiro Rivers, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at his home. He was the son of Jaxon Rivers and Suzy Ribeiro Rivers and brother of Caleb Rivers Noah was born 11 weeks premature on November 29, 2019, in Putnam County, Carmel Hamlet, NY on the way to a family trip. He...

Carolyn S. Matzkin

Carolyn S. Matzkin

Oct 20, 2020

SOUTHBURY – Carolyn S. Matzkin, 77, beloved mother, grandmother and sister, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at her home in Southbury. She was the wife of the late Matthew C. Matzkin. Mrs. Matzkin was born November 14, 1942, in Waterbury, daughter of the late David and Ruth (Lichter) Sigal. Along with her husband, they owned Matzkin's Furniture in...

Ronald "Ron" Della Selva

Ronald "Ron" Della Selva

Oct 20, 2020

Ronald “Ron” Della Selva, 78, beloved Brother, Father, and Grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on October 20, 2020. He entered this world on March 30, 1942, in New Haven, CT, born to Michael and Theresa Della Selva. Ron adored his grandchildren, who affectionately called him “Gronpa” and “Grandpa Tic-Tac”. He was a kind and generous man, who...

Walter T. Hardisty

Walter T. Hardisty

Oct 20, 2020

Walter T. Hardisty, age 94, of Cheshire entered into rest on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at the CT Hospice in Branford. He was the devoted husband of Eleanor (Baehr) Hardisty for over 64 years. Walt was born on January 17, 1926 in Stafford Springs, son of the late Walter and Ada (Howlett) Hardisty. Walt grew up in Waterbury and Watertown...

Evelyne C. Schulam

Evelyne C. Schulam

Oct 19, 2020

WALLINGFORD – Evelyne C. Schulam, 89, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020, at Masonicare in Wallingford. She was the wife of the late Peter J. Schulam. Mrs. Schulam was born June 6, 1931, in New Haven, daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Sagnella) Cassella. She was a retired bookkeeper for Cassella and Gambardella D.D.S. Mrs. Schulam is survived...

Lawrence Tibbetts

Lawrence Tibbetts

Oct 18, 2020

Lawrence E. Tibbetts Devoted Husband and Father Wolcott, CT Lawrence E. Tibbetts, 72, husband of the late Bonnie Jeane (Reynolds) Tibbetts, died unexpectedly but peacefully on October 18, 2020 at his home. Born on April 28, 1948 in Prospect, CT, Lawrence was the son of the late Ernest E. and Ida M. (Orr) Tibbetts. He lived in Cheshire, CT for...

Frances Fabrizio

Frances Fabrizio

Oct 17, 2020

Frances (Cotter) Fabrizio 1944 - 2020 Naugatuck, CT Frances (Cotter) Fabrizio, 76, the widow of Lawrence Fabrizio, died peacefully on October 17, 2020 at Glendale Center. Frances was born on March 28, 1944 in Oceanside, NY daughter of the late Otis and Mary (DeLuca) Cotter. Frances was a devoted homemaker and for over 10 years she worked for an industrial...

Richard W. "Dick" Brough

Richard W. "Dick" Brough

Oct 17, 2020

Richard “Dick” Wayne Brough, age 85, of Cheshire passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 17, 2020. Dick was born in Hartford, Connecticut on April 7, 1935. He is the beloved son of the late Clarence and Gertrude Brough and loving husband to Jane Brough. He graduated from Piedmont High School in California. He went...

Nancy J. Zahornasky

Nancy J. Zahornasky

Oct 16, 2020

NAUGATUCK- Nancy J. Zahornasky, 66, passed away, Friday, October 16, 2020 in the VITAS Inpatient Hospice Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was the loving wife of Thomas E. Zahornasky whom she was married to for 39 years. Mrs. Zahornasky was born November 1, 1953 in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Frank and Irene (Krygier) Burba. Nancy was a nurse...

Edward Pratt

Edward Pratt

Oct 15, 2020

Edward Newton Pratt 1945 - 2020 Naugatuck, CT Edward Newton Pratt, 75, husband of Pamela Ann (Barstis) Pratt, died October 15, 2020 at MidState Medical Center. Ed was born on August 19, 1945 in Waterbury, CT a son of the late Edward and Mable (Monroe) Pratt and was raised in Prospect, CT having lived the past 43 years in Naugatuck....

Sydel B. Kugell

Sydel B. Kugell

Oct 14, 2020

PROSPECT- Sydel B. Kugell, 78, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport. She was the loving wife of Louis Kugell whom she was married to for 59 years. Mrs. Kugell was born April 7, 1942 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Meyer and Rebecca (Shore) Bess. Sydel graduated from Crosby High School and...

Harriet D'Amico

Harriet D'Amico

Oct 14, 2020

BEACON FALLS - Harriet “Re” (Campbell) D'Amico, 87, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at the Lutheran Home of Southbury. She was the wife of the late Leonard F. D'Amico, who predeceased her in April. Mrs. D'Amico was born May 26, 1933, in Derby, the daughter of the late Leon and Estrid (Morrits) Campbell. She was a lifetime...

William S. Gayda

William S. Gayda

Oct 11, 2020

CHESHIRE – William S. Gayda, 83, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at MidState Medical Center. He was the husband of Sandra (Krampitz) Gayda. Mr. Gayda was born February 15, 1937, in Bridgeport, son of the late George and Mary (Kovach) Gayda. He was educated in Bridgeport and graduated from the Warren Harding High School. He attended Connecticut School...

Maria Lizasuain

Maria Lizasuain

Oct 8, 2020

Naugatuck - Maria Lizasuain, 70, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020, at Waterbury Hospital. She was the wife of Americo Lizasuain. Mrs. Lizasuain was born November 7, 1949, in Maricao, Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Pedro and Rosa (Avila) Rodriguez. She was a longtime Naugatuck resident where she was a communicant of St. Vincent Ferrer Church. She...

Darlene Hart

Darlene Hart

Oct 7, 2020

Darlene M. (Wright) Hart 1946 - 2020 Naugatuck, CT Darlene M. (Wright) Hart, 73, widow of Thomas L. Hart, died peacefully on October 7, 2020 at Beacon Brook Health Center in Naugatuck. Darlene was born on December 21, 1946 in Rockville, CT a daughter of the late August and Dorothy Edith Mary Hoppe and she was a retired employee of...

Nancy Weloy

Nancy Weloy

Oct 6, 2020

Nancy Jane Weloy Devoted mother and grandmother Cheshire, CT Nancy Jane Weloy, 89, of Cheshire, passed away at home on October 6, 2020. Nancy was born to the late Frank and Phoebe Korn on February 10, 1931 in Waterbury. She graduated from Wilby High School in 1949. Nancy was married to Ralph Weloy for 58 years and was predeceased by...