All Obituaries

Family is composing the obituary, please check back soon. A memorial service will be held Tuesday September 17, 2019 at 12:00 P.M. at Temple B'nai Israel located 444 Main Street North Southbury, CT. Burial is private. To leave an online condolence please visit www.munsonloveterefuneralhome.com.

Catherine A. Szabo passed away on September 15, 2019 at the age of 95. Catherine was born January 4, 1924 in Fairfield, CT to the late William and Catherine Estonya. She was a graduate of Ludlow High School class of 1942 in Fairfield, CT. During her career she worked at Remington Rand as a director of personnel and she was an active member of St. Theresa’s Church for many years. She will always be remembered for her fiercely nice personality and unbelievable stuffed...

George Lionel Trudell, 82 died peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on September 13, 2019 at the Regional Hospice, Danbury, CT.  George was born on September 19, 1936 in New Haven, CT to Lionel & Theresa Trudell.   George grew up in New Haven as a child and moved to Nichols, CT and graduated from Warren Harding High School where he excelled on the basketball team. George met Rosemary Capozzi and was swept off his feet and got married to the love of his life in May...

Southbury- (Lifelong resident of Southbury) Doris E. Lewis, 90, passed away peacefully on Sept. 9, 2019 at the Lutheran Home in Southbury. Doris was born in Derby, CT to Myron E. and Fanny (Vogelbach) Lewis on April 17, 1929.She worked for many years at Bardens Co., Danbury, CT where she retired from. She enjoyed and was well known for her ability to make American Girl Doll clothing. She also crafted beautiful porcelain dolls. Doris was also fond of bingo, playing cards, and gardening. She...

John C. Rogers of Oxford CT and Punta Gorda FL passed away at his Oxford home on September 6, 2019 with his wife and family by his side. John was the son of the late Augusta (Burchfield) Rogers and Forest E. Rogers.  He is survived by his loving and cherished wife, the former first selectman of Oxford, Mary Ann Drayton-Rogers. Born in Knoxville TN and raised in Port Lavaca TX, John graduated from Bosse High School in Evansville Indiana and the University of Houston with a Marketing...

Ethan Soltis, age 18, passed away on September 3, 2019. He was born in Waterbury, CT and is survived by father Ronald Soltis, mother Linda Soltis and brother Jared Soltis. Ethan was in his freshman year of college and loved gaming, computers, photography, hiking, nature and helping others. A Memorial gathering will be held on Sunday Sept 22nd from 11am to 1pm at Munson-Lovetere Funeral Home, 2 School Street, Woodbury, CT. . In lieu of flowers, please consider sending donations in...

 Southbury‐ Timothy N. Cocchiola, 45, of Kettletown Woods died Saturday evening, August 31, surrounded by family and friends in his home after a long courageous battle with cancer. Tim was the husband of Bonnie (McAllister) Cocchiola. Tim was born October 17, 1973 in Waterbury son of Frederick Cocchiola of Woodbury, and Norma (O ‘Rourke) Gregory of Watertown. He was the father of Timothy and Peyton, both of Southbury, son in law to Bill and Susan McAllister of...

Obituary for Robert P. Otten Robert (Bob) Peter Otten, SR., 85, of Middlebury, CT passed away August 30, after long illnesses. He was born September 4, 1933 I Glendale, Queens, NY to Albert and Barbara (Greenfelder) Otten. Bob was a graduate of Lasalle Academy, NYC and Manhattan College, Bronx, NY in 1955 majoring in math/physics. He was a recipient of a basketball scholarship when Manhattan’s home court was Madison Square Garden. He was elected to Manhattan College’s Athletic...

Nicholas Joseph Racsko was born Sunday, August 24, 1997. He entered Heavens gates on August 28, 2019. He loved to snowboard with family and friends and dreamed of a life of travel and exploration. He is survived by his sister Elizabeth L. Racsko, half brother Jack D. Racsko, mother Sharon R. Racsko and father Richard Racsko. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Followed by a light service at 8:00 PM at Munson-Lovetere Funeral Home, 2...

Linda L. Dirzius, 67, of Southbury, CT passed away in the comfort of her own home on Sunday, August 25, 2019 in the presence of her family. She was the beloved wife of James F. Dirzius. Linda was one of nine children, born on January 17, 1952 in Bridgeport, CT., to the late Joseph and Belva Gambino. She attended Andrew Warde High School in Fairfield, CT. She spent her life working in home health care, helping those who were unable to help themselves.  Linda was a woman who truly...