Obituaries

Renee Varley

Renee Varley

Feb 2, 2020

NAUGATUCK – Renee Varley, 98, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020, at the Village at East Farms. She was the wife of the late Harry Varley, who passed away in 1999. Mrs. Varley was born June 11, 1921, in Brentford, Middlesex, England, the daughter of the late James and Ada (Cheeseman) Fishlock. She moved to the U.S. in 1957, where...

Anthony "Tony" F. Dance

Anthony "Tony" F. Dance

Feb 1, 2020

WATERBURY – Anthony F. Dance, 73, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Cheshire Regional Rehab. He was the husband of Rita (Como) Dance. Anthony was born September 21, 1946, in Waterbury, the son of the late Anthony and Veronica (Litke) Dance. He was raised in Waterbury, graduating from Croft H.S. in 1965. He was the Owner/Operator of Tony’s...

Laura Teach

Laura Teach

Jan 28, 2020

LAURA TEACH “WONDERFUL COOK” Oakville, CT Laura (D’Alessandro) Teach, 59, widow of James “Bowzer” Teach, passed peacefully on January 28, 2020 with her loving family by her side. Laura was born January 12, 1961 in Waterbury, CT a daughter of the late Frank and Emilia (Pecorale) D’Alessandro and had lived in Waterbury most of her life. Laura enjoyed spending time...

Antonio Pinho

Antonio Pinho

Jan 25, 2020

Antonio A. Pinho 1945 - 2020 Naugatuck, CT Antonio A. Pinho, 74, husband of the late Marie Almeida for 37 years, a long time resident of Sapulpa, OK and a recent Naugatuck resident, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2020. Antonio was born on December 25, 1945 in Setubal, Freguesia de Bocage, Portugal son of the late Manuel and Idalina...

Ronald Merancy

Ronald Merancy

Jan 25, 2020

Ronald J. "Rick" Merancy 1956 - 2020 Naugatuck, CT Ronald J. “Rick” Merancy, 63, husband of Nadine (Calsetta) Merancy, died peacefully on January 25, 2020 at home with family by his side. Ron was born on June 21, 1956 in Derby, CT a son of the late Edward S. and Yvonne JoAnn (Boyne) Merancy, Sr. and had lived in Naugatuck...

Eleanor Hope Gager

Eleanor Hope Gager

Jan 24, 2020

Eleanor Hope (Welton) Gager, born on August 28, 1925, was a lifelong resident of Cheshire. A graduate of New Haven Teachers College (now Southern Connecticut State University). Eleanor taught elementary school students in the Cheshire Public School system for many decades. A member of the First Congregational Church of Cheshire for more than half a century, Eleanor was active in...

David Leoni

David Leoni

Jan 23, 2020

BEACON FALLS – David Leoni, 70, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 23, 2020, at Waterbury Hospital. He was the husband of the late Christina L. (Hansen) Leoni, who passed away in 2019. Mr. Leoni was born February 8, 1949, in New Haven, the son of the late Ferdinando and Phyllis (Villano) Leoni. He proudly served his country in...

Ronald Magnani

Ronald Magnani

Jan 21, 2020

Ronald Magnani 1945 - 2020 Naugatuck, CT Ronald Magnani, 74, a very caring, loving and generous man, died unexpectedly on January 21, 2020 at Glendale Center. Ron was born on September 19, 1945 in Bridgeport, CT a son of the late Pellegrino and Dina (Zampedri) Magnani and had lived in Naugatuck for the past 35 years. Ron had retired from...

Metro M. Cremo

Metro M. Cremo

Jan 20, 2020

CHESHIRE – Metro M. Cremo, 27, passed away Monday, January 20, 2020 at his home. He was the son of James A. and Nadine P. (Bennett) Cremo. Metro was born June 4, 1992, in Newburgh, NY. He was a longtime Cheshire resident where he attended local schools and was a 2010 graduate of Cheshire High School. He continued his education...

Jose Perez

Jose Perez

Jan 20, 2020

CHESHIRE - Jose Perez, 89, passed away Monday, January 20, 2020, at Hartford Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Bienvenida Perez. Mr. Perez was born December 31, 1930, in Lares, Puerto Rico, a Son of the late Jose Perez and Maria Gonzalez de Perez. He was the owner of El Manantial, a retail business...

Cathleen P. Ragone

Cathleen P. Ragone

Jan 19, 2020

NAPLES FL - Cathleen P. Ragone, age 62, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at Physicians Regional Medical Center, in Naples Fl. She was the wife of Eugene Ragone. Mrs. Ragone was born November 12, 1957, in Orange, NJ, a daughter of John and Frances (McGillicuddy) Reilly. Mrs. Ragone graduated from the College of Mount Saint Vincent in 1980....

Charles H. Brush

Charles H. Brush

Jan 19, 2020

NAUGATUCK – Charles H. Brush, 81, passed away Sunday January 19, 2020 at Yale New Hospital, St Raphael Campus. He was the husband of Constance “Connie” J. (Gagnon) Brush. Mr. Brush was born July 27, 1938, in Waterbury, the son of the late William G. and Anna V. (Taft) Brush. He was a lifetime Naugatuck resident where he was a...

Rosemary Carver

Rosemary Carver

Jan 18, 2020

Rosemary Carver 1925 - 2020 Wallingford, CT Rosemary Carver, 95, passed away peacefully at Masonicare Health Center Hospice, Saturday, January 18, 2020. Rosemary was born March 14, 1924 the daughter of the late James and Rose (Behlman Fox) Carroll. Formerly of Southbury, she raised her family in Naugatuck where she lived for many years. During WW II, she assembled military...

Charles Centrella Jr

Charles Centrella Jr

Jan 17, 2020

Charles A. Centrella, Jr. 1945 - 2020 Naugatuck, CT Charles A. Centrella, Jr., 74, husband of Ellen (Williamson) Centrella, died unexpectedly on January 17, 2020 at his home. Charles was born February 23, 1945 in the Bronx, NY son of the late Charles A. Centrella, Sr. and Prudence (Geraci) Centrella. Charles lived most of his life in the Bronx and...

Veronica "Ronnie" Coleman

Veronica "Ronnie" Coleman

Jan 16, 2020

Veronica Mary “Ronnie” (McKeon) Coleman, age 88, of Cheshire, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 16, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of the late Michael James Coleman for over 61 years until his passing in 2013. Born January 25, 1931, and raised in New York City, she was the daughter of...

John  A. "Anson" Davis

John A. "Anson" Davis

Jan 16, 2020

Mr. John Anson Davis, age 83, of Venice, FL departed this world on Thursday, January 16, 2020 after a brief illness. He was a long time resident of Naugatuck, CT for over 50 years. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Mary S. Davis, now of Venice, FL. They were married for 60 years. John (Anson) was born in Albany, VT...

Randall "Randy" LeGault

Randall "Randy" LeGault

Jan 15, 2020

Randall “Randy” LeGault, age 43, passed away suddenly at his home in Orange on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. He was born on December 1, 1976 in Ypsilanti, MI, son of Anthony L. LeGault and the late Sharon Patricia (Stone) LeGault. Randy was raised in Cheshire and graduated Cheshire High School, Class of 1995, and earned his Bachelor’s degree from CCSU,...

Nancy Carrison

Nancy Carrison

Jan 14, 2020

Nancy D. (Lollie) Carrison 1939 - 2020 Waterbury, CT Nancy D. (Lollie) Carrison, 80, wife of Jordan D. Carrison, died peacefully on January 13, 2020 at her home. Nancy was born on June 26, 1939 in Danbury, CT daughter of the late Willard and Dorothy (Scott) Starbard and lived in Waterbury for the past 15 years, having lived most of...

Robert Evans

Robert Evans

Jan 14, 2020

Robert T. Evans 1945 - 2020 Naugatuck, CT Robert T. Evans I, 74, husband of 47 years to Jacqueline (Clement) Evans passed away on Tuesday January 14, 2020 at Beacon Brook Health Center. Born on October 8, 1945, he was the son of the late William and Edith (Wilber) Evans. Bob grew up and lived the majority of his life...

Josue J. Cruz

Josue J. Cruz

Jan 12, 2020

THOMASTON – Josue J. Cruz, 30, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020, at Yale-New Haven Hospital, after a courageous battle with a rare illness. Mr. Cruz was born August 3, 1989, in Bridgeport, a son of Miguel Cruz Sr. and Nilda (Roig) Cruz. He was a financial manager for Executive Honda in Wallingford. In addition to his parents, Mr. Cruz...