Obituaries

Apr 24, 2024

Roger Haynes Samuels, 81, of Southbury, Connecticut passed from this life on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

Born on October 5, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York, Roger was the son of Emlen and Gladys (Sweeney) Samuels and eldest sibling to Jane Hayes (Naples, FL) and Barbara Pummer (Rockmart, GA), both of whom survive him.

Roger received...

Apr 23, 2024

Formerly of Huntington, CT & Southbury, CT

Virginia B. Borkowski, age 91, formerly of Huntington, CT, and Heritage Village of Southbury, passed away on Tuesday, April 23rd, at Complete Care of Middlebury. She was born in Ansonia, CT, and is the daughter of the late Felix and Estelle (Michavoza) Bygott. She is the beloved mother of her...

Apr 18, 2024

David Pavlick, 77, of Woodbury, passed away on April 18, 2024. He was the devoted husband of Patricia (Ayers) Pavlick for 54 years. Born to Joseph and Dorothy (Blake) Pavlick on May 31, 1946 in Bridgeport, Dave grew up in Easton and graduated from Joel Barlow High School before enlisting in the Navy.

He was employed at...

Apr 9, 2024

Janet M. Auresto, 95, of Southbury, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late John C. Auresto. Born on August 1, 1928, in Rushville, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Virgil Myers and Mildred Newman Myers. After meeting her husband John, who was serving in the Army in Rushville,...

Apr 7, 2024

Helen Marie Curtis, a vibrant soul who touched the lives of many, peacefully passed away on April 7, 2024 in Southbury, CT. Born on January 17, 1946, in Denver, CO to father Charles A. Curtis and mother Marie (Schutte) Curtis, Helen's journey was one of love, laughter, and boundless exploration.

A cherished daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt...

Apr 5, 2024

David Robert Zackin, age 84, of Middlebury, Connecticut passed away at home on April 5, 2024 surrounded by family and loved ones. He was the beloved husband of Linda (Green) for 58 years and father to Paul and Jennifer. He was born in Waterbury, Connecticut on January 3, 1940 to the late Isadore and Paulene Zackin.

He...

Apr 3, 2024

Charlotte M. Shapiro passed away at the age of 98 on April 3, 2024, in Southbury, CT. She was an activist in the field of women's rights and equality for more than sixty years. She cofounded Women on the Job with Lillian McCormick, a Long Island based community organization. The group's primary focus was on equal employment rights for...

Apr 3, 2024

SOUTHBURY – David Francis DeFelice, 79, of Southbury passed to his heavenly home on April 3, 2024.  He was the beloved husband of Laura (Hissey) DeFelice to whom he was married for 36 years.  David was born on December 16, 1944, in Norwalk, son of the late David John DeFelice and Josephine (Gagliola) DeFelice.

He grew up...

Apr 3, 2024

Southbury-

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Naomi Hogg Emmons, a beloved resident of Southbury, CT. Naomi peacefully departed from this world on Wednesday, April 3, at her home at The Watermark in Southbury at the age of 90. She was born on November 17, 1933, in Slippery Rock, PA, to the...

Apr 2, 2024

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Suzanne Elizabeth Willis Musso January 17, 1981- April 2, 2024

Known as Annie since the day she was born, Annie Musso died of Stage 4 metastasized breast cancer on April 2, 2024 leaving a legacy of strength, love...

Apr 1, 2024

Beloved husband, son, brother, father, uncle, grandfather, and member of Bucks County Township, Pennsylvania, Ivan J. Punchatz, Esq. passed away unexpectedly at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury, Connecticut on April 1, 2024 at the age of 74. Ivan is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Rachell Punchatz, and his children, Charles (Nicole) Punchatz, Jessica (Andrew Walker) Punchatz,...

Mar 31, 2024

Rudolph V. Anzellotti, aged 97, of Southbury, CT, peacefully passed away on March 31, 2024. Born on September 22, 1926, in Bridgeport, CT, he leaves behind his wife, Patricia Anzellotti, and three children: Rudy Anzellotti (wife Pat), Deborah Makl (husband David), and Kevin Anzellotti (wife Barbara), along with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. After raising his family in Sandy Hook,...

Mar 27, 2024

Lawrence "Larry" Maye of Southbury, loving husband and father passed away peacefully with family by his side on March 27th. Lawrence was born on April 28, 1954 in Bridgeport, CT to parents Jacques and Mary Maye.

He was a dedicated employee at Fairfield Hills Hospital in Newtown managing and overseeing  grounds maintenance for 23 years until it...

Mar 26, 2024

Pamela Stevenson, who after a lengthy career in show business as an actor and wardrobe supervisor became an accomplished craftsperson in northwest Connecticut with a specialty in restoring chairs, died on March 26 in Torrington, CT. She was 86.

Pam was born in Abilene, Kansas, the daughter of Raymond B. Gross and Helen Gross Coulson. She showed...

Mar 23, 2024

Gordon Wayne Woodbury, formerly of Mystic, CT and Westerly, RI, died peacefully on March 23, 2024 at River Glen Healthcare Center in Southbury, CT, surrounded by his family. Gordon was born on February 3, 1930 in Mystic, CT to the late Robert Clift Woodbury Sr. and Nina Beatrice (Greene) Woodbury. He was a 1948 graduate of Robert E. Fitch...

Mar 20, 2024

Loretta Mary Ward - a beacon of love, faith, and strength – her light will continue to shine brightly in our hearts forever.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Loretta Ward, our leader, loving mother, aunt, and above all, our beloved Nana. At 95 years old, Loretta peacefully passed away on March...

Mar 18, 2024

On March 18, 2024, Russell Peter Springer, 82, passed away peacefully. Russ was born September 20th, 1941, in Waterbury, CT. In his youth he attended Leavenworth High School and spent his summers working on the family farm in Woodbury, CT and tinkering with cars.

Later in life, he worked as a well-respected supervisor for Platt Brothers Zinc...

Mar 15, 2024

In Loving Memory of William John Gildea Southbury- William John Gildea (Bill), age 80, of Southbury, CT, formerly of Shoreham, NY, passed away on March 15, 2024. He was the beloved husband to Sandra (Muller) Gildea, and loving father to Lynn and Beth. William was born on September 22, 1943, in Jamaica, NY, to the late William F. and...

Mar 14, 2024

Stephen Adams, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, Dies at 86

Stephen Adams, an entrepreneur with diverse business interests and a long personal history of giving, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2024 at his home in Connecticut with his wife and best friend Denise and family members at his side.

Born and raised in Minnesota, Adams received...

Mar 14, 2024

Cheshire- Alan "Skip" Blum, Sr, age 87, of Cheshire, formerly of Watertown and Yarmouthport, MA, passed away on Thursday, March 14th, 2024. Skip was born in East Orange, NJ on July 7, 1936 to the late Stanley and Mary (Geraghty) Blum. Skip was a graduate of Crosby High School, class of 1954. Following high school, he proudly served his...