All Obituaries

Bridgewater-Henry J. Paparazzo, 93, of Tappen Road died peacefully on Tuesday, October 19 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Jeanne (Renzulli) Paparazzo. Henry was born June 14, 1928 in New Haven, CT , a son of the late Louis and Maria (Alff) Paparazzo. He grew up in Waterbury, raised by his parents who immigrated to the United States after World War I from Italy and Germany respectively. Henry served in the United States Army as a paratrooper, stationed in...

Woodbury- Frank Joseph Paparazzo (Shorty), 94 passed away, Sunday October 17, 2021.  Frank was born October 31, 1926 in Waterbury to the late Louis and Maria (Alff) Paparazzo. Loving Husband of 55 years to the late Lois (Sacco) Paparazzo. Starting at a very young age Frank wore many hats throughout his lifetime.  A chicken farmer, milk man, cook, US Marine, paving business, trucking business, skilled equipment operator and inventor. Frank was involved in many construction...

Rosemarie Andreani passed away on October 15, 2021. Rosemarie was the wife of Paul Andreani; they celebrated their 40th Anniversary in April. Rosemarie was born in Waterbury on March 26, 1952 the daughter of the late Pat and Julie Bergantino. She attended Central Connecticut and Eastern Connecticut State Colleges and graduated from Post College with a degree in early childhood education. She spent time as a Librarian before beginning a career with Lord & Taylor in the Danbury Mall that...

Mrs. Sohan Devi Mathur: On Friday October 15, 2021, Mrs. Sohan Devi Mathur of Southbury, CT passed away peacefully at the age of 90 years.  Sohan Devi Mathur, affectionately called Jiya, Nani Saheb and Dadi Saheb, was born on August 10, 1931 in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.  She had 3 brothers and 1 sister.  Jiya married her love, Ram Pratap Mathur, in May of 1945, who preceded her in death in 2001.  They had 2 sons and 3 daughters: Satya Narain - Madhu, Hemant - late...

On October 15th, 2021, Roberta Joan (Fainer) Offchiss gently passed from this revolving earth. She was a long-time resident of Sandy Hook and then Woodbury, CT. Known as Dusty, because of the stardust color of her beautiful hazel eyes, she gifted her friends and family with her friendship and love. Dusty was born in Derby, CT, on January 11th, 1940, to parents Helen(Kirpas)and Joseph Fainer. She was predeceased by her brother, Joseph Jr. She attended local schools, married, worked at the...

Bethlehem- Harry “Marty” Martin Wilson, 74, passed away on October 12, 2021 at Apple Rehab in Watertown. He was the loving husband to Linda (Ouellette) Wilson of  37 years. Marty was born August 15, 1947 to Harry B. and Margaret (Olsen) Wilson. He attended local schools and worked very hard as an excavator, operating heavy machinery. Marty was a very generous man. He would give anyone in need a hand and he knew how to do most all things; he was a great guy in that way....

Elaine Crunden Kelemencky passed away October 11, 2021. Elaine was born to Fred and Ruth Crunden on February 25,1931, in Windham, Connecticut. She was the oldest of four children. She graduated from Roger Ludlowe High School and the Junior College of the Connecticut University of Bridgeport. She was a member of the Beta Gamma Sorority.  She worked at the Bridgeport branch of the Aluminum Company of America. She also worked as a secretary for various offices. In the late 70’s...

Hermine Silverlight February 27, 1922 - October 11, 2021 (age 99)   Hermine Silverlight passed away on October 11, 2021. Living to almost 100 years, she was born to Emma and Jack Klein in Bronx, New York on February 27, 1922, raised her family with her beloved husband, Arthur, in North Plainfield, NJ, before residing in Manchester, NJ, and finally, in Southbury, CT where she died in her home peacefully. She lived a rich, full life and enjoyed gardening, playing golf, ballroom...

Gene Dale Marquis, 75, passed away suddenly on October 8th at his home in Bethlehem, CT.  The son of the late Fred and Emily (Dolly) Marquis. Born in Waterbury, he grew up in Woodbury and graduated from Woodbury High School in 1966. He served in the US Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. Gene loved the outdoors, working in his garden, working on cars, cutting wood, or just walking. He loved animals of all kinds from horses to chipmunks. He was always lending a hand to whoever needed help....

Julian Jordan “JJ” Frey Jr. of Middlebury and Sarasota Fl. passed away Wednesday October 6, 2021. He was the husband of Janet Frey for 66 years. JJ was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 24, 1932 the son of the late Julian Sr., and Muriel Frey. He was a proud graduate of Hobart College, Class of 1955. Julian spent his entire career in the Aviation industry with the EDO Corporation in Long Island, finishing his long career as President of the Sea Plane division.  JJ...