Obituaries

Loved ones for Munson Lovetere Funeral Homes and Cremation Services

We cover the following but are not limited to
Woodbury, Southbury, Bethlehem, Middlebury, South Britain, Oxford, Newtown, Roxbury, Washington, Washington Depot, New Milford, Bridgewater, Watertown, Sandy Hook

Elizabeth H. Valentino

Elizabeth H. Valentino

Aug 16, 2024

Southbury- Elizabeth H. Valentino, known to all who loved her as Betty, led her life beautifully, caring and sharing insightful, sensible advice and wit with all.  Even in her most serious moments, Betty's unfailing humor put everyone around her at ease, and was always at the center of the party, along with her three siblings, Anne, Linc and Walter....

Joseph Edward Galvin

Joseph Edward Galvin

Aug 14, 2024

Joseph Galvin, 94, of Woodbury passed on August 14, 2024 at the Lutheran Home in Southbury. He was born on July 27, 1930 the son of the late Edward and Mary Galvin. Joe was the husband of the late Nancy (Smith) Galvin.

Joe is survived by his son Chris Calvin, granddaughter Heather (Doug) Pemberton, grandson Jonathan (Dina)...

Cynthia E. Bennett

Cynthia E. Bennett

Aug 14, 2024

Woodbury-

Cynthia Eversley Bennett passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at The Village at East Farms in Waterbury, Connecticut where she had resided for the last 5 years. She was loved by all who knew her.  Cyndy will be remembered for her keen sense of humor, intellect, and passionate nature. Her sweetheart Jeb, her daughters,...

Hans H. Frohlich

Hans H. Frohlich

Aug 10, 2024

Hans Frohlich, 81, of Southbury, Connecticut passed peacefully at home on August 10th, 2024.  Hans was born to Hans and May Frohlich in NYC on March 3,1943 and grew up in Queens, NY.

He earned his bachelor degree from Long Island University, his Masters in Education from St. John's University and his 6th year degree from Central...

Yvette Mickenberg

Yvette Mickenberg

Aug 10, 2024

Yvette Mickenberg passed away on August 10th, 2024 at Pomperaug Woods where she lived, very happily, for three years after over 40 years on Crook Horn Road, in Southbury, CT. She was with her daughters and was weeks away from her 84th birthday.

Yvette loved creatures and living things both wild and tame: her photo albums were...

Christine L. Martin

Christine L. Martin

Aug 4, 2024

Chris Martin was our wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and our very best friend. She was born in Indianapolis, IN but spent most of her young life at Edwards Air Force Base in California. That's where she met her beloved husband of 54 years, Paul. They raised their four girls in Southern California, then moved to Connecticut, where they've lived...

Elisabeth Stritzel

Elisabeth Stritzel

Aug 3, 2024

Woodbury, CT - Elisabeth G. (Thiel) Stritzel, 98, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her beloved family on Saturday August 3, 2024. She was the devoted wife to the late Hubert P. Stritzel.

Elisabeth was born on May 15, 1926 in Katzen, East Prussia, Germany, daughter to the late August and Martha (Schappler) Thiel. Both...

John A. Lovetere

John A. Lovetere

Aug 2, 2024

Jupiter, Florida- Dr. John Albert Lovetere, 81, of Jupiter, Florida died on Friday, August 2, 2024.

John was born October 14, 1942 in Waterbury, second son of the late Joseph F. and Mary (Mae) (Kyasukas) Lovetere. Raised above his family's supermarket, The Food Liner in Oakville, three generations lived together in an Italian/Lithuanian household. It was there...

Vida Ellen Miller

Vida Ellen Miller

Jul 25, 2024

Woodbury- In loving memory of Vida E. Miller, who peacefully passed away at the age of 103 at the Regional Hospice Facility in Danbury, Connecticut on July 25, 2024.

A woman of unwavering strength and gentle grace, Vida's life began on April 13, 1921, in Davidsville, Pennsylvania, the beloved daughter to Homer and Elsie Vida (Sorber) Merley....

Janet Lyn Walker

Janet Lyn Walker

Jul 23, 2024

Southbury- Janet Lyn Walker, CPA, passed away at the age of 62 on July 23, 2024, at Waterbury Hospital in Connecticut, surrounded by her loving family after a long fight against cancer. Janet was a devoted mother, nana, companion, friend to all, accomplished Certified Public Accountant, and a prominent figure in her community.

Janet was born on...

Nicholas Matthew Dawson

Nicholas Matthew Dawson

Jul 22, 2024

Nicholas Matthew Dawson, 34, passed away on July 22, 2024. He was born on March 18, 1990 to James and Sharon (Corfey, Wall) Dawson in Danbury, Connecticut.  He attended Pomperaug High School, and went on to achieve a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from WESTCONN in Danbury, Connecticut graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2017. He continued his education at...

Karen Jennings

Karen Jennings

Jul 20, 2024

Karen Smith Jennings, of Beacon Falls, CT. passed away peacefully at home on July 20th, 2024 at the age of 84. She was born on November 18th, 1939 in Milford, CT, to Marion Lynch Smith and Clayton E. Smith. She grew up in Milford, CT and graduated from Milford High School. As an adult, she resided in Oxford and...

Walter L. Pitman

Walter L. Pitman

Jul 20, 2024

Sharon-

The Reverend Walter Lockwood Pitman, 72 peacefully entered the kingdom of heaven on July 20, 2024 surrounded by loved ones after battling Parkinson's Disease.

Walter was born on April 26, 1952 in Orange, New Jersey to Richard and Frances (nee Carlaw) Pitman. In 1965 the family settled in Newtown, CT where Walter excelled in...

Julianna "Julie" E. (Lang)  Crawford

Julianna "Julie" E. (Lang) Crawford

Jul 19, 2024

Julianna (Julie) Elizabeth Crawford

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Julianna (Julie) Crawford announce her passing on July 19, 2024 after a sudden and unexpected medical emergency. She passed peacefully with family by her side.

Julie was born on July 28, 1952 in Freeport, N.Y., the daughter of the late Robert and...

Candace A. Romano

Candace A. Romano

Jul 15, 2024

Candace A. Romano, affectionately known as Candy, passed away peacefully at the Lutheran Home of Southbury on July 15, 2024. She was the wife of 56 years to George P. Romano. Candy was born June 3, 1948 in Bridgeport, CT., the daughter of Charles and Clair (Pauline) Chagnon.

Candy was a kind and compassionate person with an...

Nancy "Dolly:" Guerrera

Nancy "Dolly:" Guerrera

Jul 12, 2024

Seymour-

Nancy V. Guerrera, known affectionately to many as Dolly or Nina, passed away at the age of 99 on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Shady Knoll Healthcare Center in Seymour, CT. A longtime resident of Oakville and Middlebury, Nancy was born on June 24, 1925, to Henry and Lillian Stella. She was the beloved wife of...

Robert J. Crean

Robert J. Crean

Jul 10, 2024

To view the program created for Robert's Funeral Mass, please click the link to the service program below. Please find a tribute from Robert's daughter's following the obituary.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Robert "Bob" J. Crean, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and esteemed member of the legal community, who left this world...

Sarah Nicole D'Avino

Sarah Nicole D'Avino

Jul 8, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Sarah Nicole D'Avino announces her passing on July 8, 2024. Sarah was born on May 21, 1987 in Waterbury, CT to Mary (Carmody) D'Avino of Bethlehem and Ralph D'Avino of Waterbury.

She was a graduate of Nonnewaug High School class of 2005. Sarah was pursuing a degree in...

Robert G. Macsweeney

Robert G. Macsweeney

Jul 5, 2024

Robert G. MacSweeney, age 79, of Winter Park, Florida; formerly of Woodbury, Connecticut passed away peacefully on July 5, 2024. Born on October 7, 1944, Robert was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and educator whose impact on the lives of many will be cherished forever.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Timothy E. MacSweeney...

Kaylin May Stanley

Kaylin May Stanley

Jul 3, 2024

Kaylin May Stanley, 17, of Southbury CT, a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin and friend to so many, passed away unexpectedly on July 3rd, 2024.

She was born in New Milford, CT on August 9th to her parents Mark and Rebekah Stanley and was a lifelong Southbury resident.

Kaylin was a loving, sweet, generous...