Obituaries

Loved ones for Munson Lovetere Funeral Homes and Cremation Services

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Woodbury, Southbury, Bethlehem, Middlebury, South Britain, Oxford, Newtown, Roxbury, Washington, Washington Depot, New Milford, Bridgewater, Watertown, Sandy Hook

Lynn H. Norris

Lynn H. Norris

Jul 25, 2022

Lynn H Norris age 89, died on July 25, 2022 at Pomperaug Woods in Southbury CT. Ms. Norris was born in New York City, daughter of the late William I. Hamby and Barbara Chapin Hamby. She was predeceased by her sister, Barbara Hamby McLane Beatt. Although brought up in Great Neck, Long Island, Ms. Norris's life brought her to...

Arlton I. Monsanto, Jr.

Arlton I. Monsanto, Jr.

Jul 24, 2022

Arlton "Art" Irving Monsanto Jr., aged 80, formerly of Newtown and now Oxford, CT, passed away July 24th, 2022, at home with his family. He was born September 2nd, 1941, in Bridgeport, CT and spent his early years in Trumbull, CT, before moving to Newtown in 1955.

Art leaves his wife of sixty years, Stephanie Thornton Monsanto,...

Helen R. Slutsky

Helen R. Slutsky

Jul 24, 2022

Helen Roslyn Slutsky (Cohen), died on July 24, 2022. Helen was born in Brooklyn, New York, on March 6, 1931.  She was the daughter of Sarah and Ben Cohen. The family moved from New York City to Cortland, NY in 1930's. Helen attended Cortland High School and graduated in 1947. She was an active member of the marching band...

Joseph H. Casten

Joseph H. Casten

Jul 21, 2022

Joseph H. Casten, 101, of Southbury, died Thursday, July 21, 2022 at his home. He was predeceased by his wife of 69 years, Geraldine Casten, and their son Gary. Joe found joy in helping others and was a regular volunteer at the Southbury Senior Center and a member of American Legion Post 147 in Southbury. He was a foreman...

Hanley (Hank) Craig Meirowitz

Hanley (Hank) Craig Meirowitz

Jul 20, 2022

Hanley (Hank) Craig Meirowitz passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, five days after his 90th birthday. He was buried in Paramus, New Jersey on Sunday, July 24, 2022, attended by his cousins Bruce and Rhoda Chait, other family members, and dear friends Jane Hellman and Anne Rothstein.

Hank was pre-deceased by father, Harry, beloved mother Bella,...

Agnes "Pat" P. Maurer

Agnes "Pat" P. Maurer

Jul 19, 2022

After living a good and faithful life and a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease, Agnes Patricia "Pat" Maurer of Southbury was called home to the Lord on July 19, 2022. Born June 25, 1931 to  Agnes M. (Fay) and John T. Cullen, Pat was predeceased by her devoted and loving husband of 67 years by 5 days.

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Gaetano S. Buccino

Gaetano S. Buccino

Jul 16, 2022

Gaetano (Guy) Salvatore Buccino passed away peacefully at the age of 93. He was born on April 13, 1929 in New Haven, Connecticut to Nunzio Buccino and Jospephine LaValle Buccino, first-generation immigrants from Italy. He is survived by his wife, Anne Buccino, son, Guy Buccino, daughter, Susan Buccino, nephew, Alexander Buccino, niece Tracey Buccino, and niece, Nancy Perkel. Gaetano...

Josephine "Joann" Ann Manna

Josephine "Joann" Ann Manna

Jul 16, 2022

Middlebury-

Josephine Ann Manna,  82,  passed away peacefully on July 16, 2022 at LiveWell in Plantsville, with her beloved husband of 60 years Peter and her daughter Sharon ( Anthony) by her side. She was born in Waterbury November 3, 1939, daughter of the late Ferdinand and Lillian (Pizzo) Perugini.

JoAnn, as she was fondly...

Marsha A. Fogarty

Marsha A. Fogarty

Jul 14, 2022

Marsha A. Fogarty, 75, of Southbury, Connecticut passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Born in Derby, Connecticut to parents John and Margaret Spivak on April 14, 1947.

Marsha was a devoted gardener. Taking the time to care for and grow beautiful flowers and plants. She found joy in bird watching. Always eager to...

William E. Maurer

William E. Maurer

Jul 14, 2022

After living a good and faithful life, William Emmanuel Maurer of Southbury, CT, was called home to the Lord on July 14, 2022. Born December 25, 1928, to Anna C. (Braun) and Joseph H. Maurer in Yonkers, NY, Bill is survived by his "Bride" of 67 years, Agnes "Pat" (Cullen) Maurer.

As a daily Communicant, Eucharistic Minister...

Carolyn Starchak

Carolyn Starchak

Jul 13, 2022

Southbury- Carolyn Rae Miles Starchak, 80, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022 after a courageous stay at Waterbury Hospital. She was the loving wife of William H. Starchak Jr.

Carolyn was born in Derby, CT on September 24, 1941 to her late parents Richard Harpin and Janice Claire (Tucker) Miles. She was a graduate from Seymour High...

Helen (Lewis)  Jurgens

Helen (Lewis) Jurgens

Jul 12, 2022

Helen Lewis Jurgens, age 95 of Oxford, CT passed away on July 12, 2022. Helen was born at Griffin Hospital, Derby, CT on February 4, 1927, to Myron and Fannie Vogelbach Lewis. She married Alfred Jurgens on November 21, 1949. They were married for 51 years when Alfred passed away in May 2001. Together they raised two children, Clayton,...

Edward "Ed" "Eddie" J. Kurtz

Edward "Ed" "Eddie" J. Kurtz

Jul 11, 2022

Waterbury-

Edward James Kurtz, 62, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022 at his home in Waterbury.

"Ed", "Eddie" born Jan. 23, 1959 in Waterbury, the 1st child of Ned W. and Judith A. (Berry) Kurtz. He was a graduate of Crosby High School where he played on the football team. He was a man...

Richard "Tracy" Anderson

Richard "Tracy" Anderson

Jul 8, 2022

Richard "Tracy" W. Anderson passed away Friday July 8th, 2022 peacefully at home in Woodbury, CT in the presence of Kathy, his wife of 64 years and the Love of his life.

Richard was a highly successful engineer, a brilliant business executive, a wonderful husband, a caring father of four, and a loving grandfather of five.

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Craig Corbett

Craig Corbett

Jul 5, 2022

Craig Corbett, 78 years old, of Middlebury, Connecticut died on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Waterbury Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Geraldine (Mulcahy) Corbett, his daughter, Terilynn (Corbett) Anderson and her husband, Tim, his daughter, Lori Corbett, and son Craig A. Corbett. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Kathryn & Kyla Anderson, and...

Scott B. Anderson

Scott B. Anderson

Jul 5, 2022

On Tuesday July 5th, Scott Bradley Anderson, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 66 after a long battle with a degenerative lung condition. Scott was born in Chicago on May 23, 1956 to Ruth and Douglas Anderson. He grew up in Chicago and Pittsburg, spending many of his summers at the family cabin in...

Joan A Verrilli

Joan A Verrilli

Jul 4, 2022

Woodbury- Joan Ann (Fraser) Verrilli, 91, of Woodbury, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 4, 2022 at Waterbury Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, while listening to Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra.  She was the wife of the late Richard Verrilli.

Joan was born June 1, 1931, in Bridgeport.  She was the first female manager of Howard...

Gail U Pichiarallo

Gail U Pichiarallo

Jul 3, 2022

On July 3, 2022, Gail Underhill Pichiarallo, age 60, passed away at Danbury Hospital after battling lung disease. Born in 1961 in Mt. Kisco, New York, Gail lived in Brookfield and Danbury for most of her adult life.

Gail's legacy is her selfless dedication to family and friends.  She was a pillar of support, offering wisdom and...

H. Norman Ricker

H. Norman Ricker

Jul 2, 2022

Our beloved husband, father, and friend passed away peacefully on July 2, 2022 after a long and difficult journey dealing with a stroke that gradually took him away from his family. H. Norman Ricker was born on March 11, 1941 in Maine. The family moved to New Canaan where Norm attended NCHS and moved on to the University of...

"Tom" John T. Brigham

"Tom" John T. Brigham

Jun 30, 2022

John Thomas Brigham, affectionately known as Tom, and a resident of a Journey Found home in Norwich CT, unexpectedly died on June 30, 2022.  Born on September 17, 1959, was the son of Velma Deschino Brigham and Dr. John C. Brigham.

Though born with cognitive disabilities, Tom was able to lead an active, productive life.  He had...