View Robert Dugan Sr. Waterbury WATERBURY- Robert Edward Dugan Sr.,70, of Waterbury, died peacefully Wednesday February 12th, 2020 at Waterbury Hospital with his loving family beside him. He was the widower of Michele E. (Freeman) Dugan. Rob was born in Waterbury December 6th, 1949, son of the late John J. and Virginia (Christiano)  Dugan Sr.  He worked at Richards Metal Products in Wolcott for 30 years until his retirement in 2009.  Rob attended Woodstock in August of 1969, wa…

View Robert Dugan Waterbury WATERBURY- Robert Edward Dugan Sr.,70, of Waterbury, died peacefully Wednesday February 12th, 2020 at Waterbury Hospital with his loving family beside him. He was the widower of Michele E. (Freeman) Dugan. Rob was born in Waterbury December 6th, 1949, son of the late John J. and Virginia (Christiano)  Dugan Sr.  He worked at Richards Metal Products in Wolcott for 30 years until his retirement in 2009.  Rob attended Woodstock in August of 1969, was a …

View Thelma Malone Naugatuck Naugatuck-Thelma B. (Boulanger) Malone, age 98, widow of John Malone, passed away peacefully on Sunday February 9, 2020 at Apple Rehabilitation Center in Watertown.   Mrs. Malone was born in Waterbury, CT on May 19, 1921, daughter of the late Elby and Catherine (Currie) Boulanger.  She was a graduate of Wilby High School and was a longtime Naugatuck resident.  She had worked at Connecticut Manufacturing and Scovill Manufacturing for many years. Thel…

View Adolph Bendler Naugatuck Naugatuck – Adolph Joseph “Duke” Bendler, Age 77, of Naugatuck, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 1, 2020 , surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of JoAnn (Coppola) Bendler for 53 years.  Duke was born on October 23rd, 1942 in Derby, CT. He was the son of the late Adolph John and Julia (Mitchell) Bendler. He received his bachelor degree from Fairfield University, his Masters degree from Southern Connecticut State Universi…

View Alfred Ferrara Bethany BETHANY- Alfred H. Ferrara, 90, of Bethany, died Wednesday, January 29th, 2020 at Glendale Center in Naugatuck. He was the husbsnd of Diane E. (Soboleski) Ferrara. Alfred was born April 29th, 1929 in New Haven, Ct., son of the late John and Amelia (Vanacore) Ferrara. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean War. He worked as a sorter for the U.S. Postal Service until his retirement after 35 years. Since 2000 he was devoted to taking car…

View Richard Krajewski Naugatuck NAUGATUCK – Richard Joseph Krajewski, 77, of Naugatuck, died Sunday, January 5th, 2020 at his home. He was the husband of Madeline (Grzelak) Krajewski. Richard was born in Brooklyn,  N.Y. May 3rd, 1942, son of the late Boleslaus Frank and Hedwig Frances (Kojola) Krajewski. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War. He worked at Uniroyal Chemical as a chemical engineer for 17 years. He retired from International Paper. In a…

View Linda Novocinski Waterbury Ct Waterbury-Linda Novocinski, age 62, passed away peacefully at Autumn Lake Nursing Home on December 29th, 2019. Born in Waterbury, CT on June 14, 1957, she was daughter of the late Henry and Helen (Maclina) Novocinski.  Linda was a lifelong Waterbury resident, and had worked at AT &T as well as Webster Bank for many years.  She enjoyed her family and spending time with her boxer Boozer. Linda is survived by her two brothers, Robert Cherepin…

View Joan King Waterbury, Ct MIDDLEBURY – Joan Adele (Moritis) King, 77, of Middlebury, passed away Sunday, December 29th at Beacon Brook Health Center in Naugatuck. She is survived by her husband Frederick S. King. In addition to her husband, she leaves two sons,Frederick J. and wife Katherine King of Alexandria, VA, and Jared King of Salisbury, NH.  She also leaves behind her brother Alan and his wife Kathie Moritis of Bellevue, WA, her grandchildren, Adam, A.J…

View Nevair Grace Kazanjian Naugatuck Naugatuck-Nevair Grace Kazanjian, age 96, passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 24, 2019 at Abbott Terrace Health Center.   Born in Waterbury, CT on September 18, 2019, she was a daughter of the late Luther and Rose Kazanjian.   All services will be private.  To send an on-line condolence, please visit www.naugatuckvalleymemorial.com.  The Naugatuck Valley Memorial/Fitzgerald-Zembruski Funeral Home, 240 North Main Street, Naugatuc…

View Delfim Regalado Beacon Falls Beacon Falls- Delfim Regalado, age 63, beloved husband of Nancy (Russell) Regalado, passed away on Tuesday December 17, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital VITAS Innovative Care Unit. Born in Portugal on May 24, 1956, he was son of the late Augusto Alves and Maria (Rodrigues) Regalado. He was a resident of Beacon Falls since 1991 and had owned his own construction company for many years. Delfim was a member of Club Unico Portuguesa in Naugatuck, the Waterbury Portugu…

View Edward J. Buehler, Jr. Naugatuck Naugatuck-Edward J. Buehler, Jr., age 50, husband of Candi (Allan) Crouse, passed away on Sunday December 8, 2019.   Born in Waterbury, CT on February 11, 1969, he was son of Carol (Holloway) Buehler of Beacon Falls, and the late Edward J. Buehler, Sr.  Ed was raised in Beacon Falls, and was a graduate of Naugatuck High School.  He was a handyman and carpenter.  He enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening, his dogs, and spending time with h…

View Helen Objinski Cheshire Cheshire-Helen (Smegelski) Objinski, widow of John Objinski, passed away Monday December 2, 2019 at Cheshire Regional Rehabilitation Center at the age of 102.   She was born in Naugatuck, CT on August 29, 1917, the youngest of nine siblings.  She was the last surviving member of her family that included brothers,  John, Thomas, Edward and Andrew; and sisters Rose, Stella, Mary and Frances.  Her deceased parents were Hedwig and Stanley Smegelski…

View Donald A. Stabile Naugatuck Naugatuck-Donald A. Stabile, age 87, husband of the late Lorraine (Dunn) Stabile, passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 4, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital VITAS Innovative Care Unit  surrounded by his loving family.   Born in Waterbury, CT on February 18, 1932, he was the  son of the late Michael and Angeline (Triano) Stabile.  He resided in Naugatuck since 1970 and was assistant Corporate Secretary and Vice President of Administrat…

View Alice Turley Naugatuck Naugatuck-Alice (Pasquariello) Turley, age 100, widow of George I. Turley, Sr., passed away peacefully on Monday December 2, 2019 at Glendale Health Center.    Born in Waterbury, CT on June 9, 1919, she was daughter of the late Frank and Susan (Chieffo) Pasquariello.  She graduated from Crosby High School and retired from Waterbury Button Company.  Alice was a Girl Scout Leader and a volunteer at the recreation department at Glendale Health Cent…

View Robert Genovese Naugatuck         Naugatuck-Robert L. Genovese, age 77, husband of Rosemarie (Nickweiler) Genovese, passed away on Thursday November 14, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital VITAS Innovative Care Unit. Born in Waterbury, CT on February 12, 1942, he was son of the late James Vincent and Jean L. (Paszel) Genovese.  Bob attended St. Hedwig’s Grammar School in Union City, graduated from Naugatuck High School in 1960 and from Mattatuck Community College in 1978…

View Catherine DiVito Waterbury Loving Mother and Grandmother Waterbury- Catherine Eleanor (Kubick) DiVito, 82, of Waterbury, died November 8th, 2019 at Vitas Hospice Care at St. Marys Hospital. Catherine was born November 16th, 1936 in Duryea, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Stephen and Catherine (Kridlow) Kubick.She resided in Falls, Pa. until moving to Waterbury. She worked as an assembler at Heminway Corp. until her retirement. She enjoyed spending time with her family. her yearly trip…

View Irving Krusko Naugatuck NAUGATUCK- Irving “Spike” Harold Krusko, 85, of Naugatuck, died Tuesday November 5, 2019 at Waterbury Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Jean (Januska) Krusko.   Irving was born in Waterbury, CT on March 15, 1934, son of the late Metro and Marian (Brazee) Krusko.  He worked at Risdon Manufacturing for 33 years and FMP for 10 years until his retirement. Before his Alzheimer’s robbed…

View Charles Forish Oxford A Wonderful Man Charles Forish, 63, of Oxford Through the grace of our Lord, Charlie peacefully entered eternal life on Thursday, November 7, 2019, at Waterbury Hospital with the help and support of his loving wife.   Forty-four years ago, Charlie married his high school sweetheart and his best friend, Theresa Deegan Forish, and they raised their two sons, John and Charles (Chuck), to be exceptional young men.  Charlie was also a devoted, caring son t…

View Israel Recio Rocky Hill Rocky Hill-Israel J. Recio, age 75, husband of Florence (Swiderski) Recio, passed away at Hartford Hospital on Saturday October 19, 2019.   He was born in Waterbury, CT on June 17, 1944, son of the late Israel S. and Mary (Moniz) Recio.  He was raised in Naugatuck and was a graduate of Naugatuck High School.  Israel lived in Rocky Hill for more than 25 years, and retired from Pratt and Whitney Aircraft after 45 years of service.  He proudly ser…

View Anthony Botticello Beacon Falls Tony Botticello of Beacon Falls, CT passed away in the late morning hours of October 2nd, 2019 at Griffin Hospital. He was 82 years old. He is survived by his loving wife MaryAnne, his sons Anthony, Christopher and James, his many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; predeceased by his son David.  Tony was born on November 25th, 1936 in Ravenswood, NY. He was the son of the late William and Alfredia Botticello and brother to the lat…

View Americo Gabriel Beacon Falls BEACON FALLS – Americo Gabriel, 80, of Beacon Falls, also known affectionately as “Mickey” and “Gabe”, died Saturday October 5th, 2019 at Hartford Hospital.  Americo was born in Naugatuck November 24th, 1938, son of the late Ralph and Viola (Visselli) Gabriel. He worked as a long shoreman in New Haven and for the Ct State Highway Department until his retirement. He was always willing to help anyone and could fix anything. Friends called him the man with …

View Alfred Smith Middlebury MIDDLEBURY- Alfred M. Smith, 89, of Middlebury died October 7, 2019 at River Glen Health Care in Southbury.  Al had a great sense of humor and quick wit.  He was always busy working on projects around the house but his favorite moments were with his family playing cards.  He served in the U.S. Army Aircorp as part of the Berlin Airlift.  He was retired from the Middlebury Transfer Station and was a member of the Middlebury Congregational C…

View Mary Gorczynski Toscano Waterbury WATERBURY- Mary Ann (Regeski) Gorczynski Toscano, 98 , of Waterbury, died Sunday September 29th with Seasons Hospice at Glendale Center in Naugatuck.She was the widow of Frank Gorczynski and Patrick Toscano. Mary was born January 26, 1921 in Pittston, Pa.  daughter of the late Stanley and Mary (Rydzewski) Regeski. She was a longtime employee of Benrus Clock Shop before her retirement. Mary leaves daughter and son in law Carolyn and Richard Smith of …

View Americo Vaz Teixeira Naugatuck Beloved, Father & Grandfather   NAUGATUCK – Americo Vaz Teixeira, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 24, 2019. Americo was born on May 15, 1933, in Redondelo-Chaves, Portugal. He was the son of the late Joao and Francisca (Vaz) Teixeira.   Americo was predeceased by his wife, Maria Helena (Rodrigues), to whom he was married for over 57 years, and one daughter, Francisca Dias. He is survived by five daughters and o…