Obituaries

Oct 5, 2025

Dr. Franklin Francis Nejame, 92, passed away peacefully after a long illness, on October 5, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 52 years, Elizabeth Ostendorf Nejame.

Franklin was the son of the late Samuel and Matilda (Ellis) Nejame and was raised in Waterbury, Connecticut where he graduated from Crosby...

Oct 4, 2025

Joseph B. Eisenberg, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and respected business leader, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was a man of immense character, warmth, and generosity-a presence truly larger than life.

Joseph served as Senior Vice President at Crompton, where he built a distinguished career marked by leadership, integrity,...

Oct 3, 2025

William "Bill" Duffy, 81, of Sandy Hook went home to God on October 3 at East Hill Senior Living Hospitality Group in Southbury.

Bill grew up and attended schools in Staten Island, where he felt a calling to help others. He attended Mary Knoll Seminary to be a Christian Brother for two years with the hope of...

Oct 3, 2025

Southbury- Joan A. Phillips, of Southbury, beloved mother and extraordinary achiever passed in the wings of angels, peacefully with her loving family nearby. Left to cherish her memory is her devoted husband Frank Phillips, her children Frank and Brian and granddaughter Christina, as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers Robert of Lindenhurst, New...

Oct 3, 2025

Catherine Ann Gilmore Palmer, age 92, of Southbury, passed away on October 3, 2025.

She was the beloved wife of the late Paul Atwell Palmer, with whom she shared 63 years of marriage.

Born on October 21, 1932, at the family homestead on Bluefield Road in Auburn, New York, she was the daughter of the...

Oct 1, 2025

Victor D. Telesco, 88, formerly of Kettletown Road in Southbury, passed away on October 1, 2025 in Alton, Virginia. Born on July 22, 1937 in Stamford, Connecticut, to the late Dominick and Rose (Mallozzi) Telesco. He was the husband of the late Shirley Eleanor Telesco.

A proud Korean Conflict Veteran, he had served in the United States...

Sep 29, 2025

I knew this was going to happen! On September 29, 2025, I died. I leave my beloved family---my wife, Velma D. Pugliese; my daughter, Rebecca Pugliese; my son, Nathan Pugliese and his wife, Tamar Eckstein; my grandchildren Abby, Henry and Spencer Aziz, and my grandchildren Noah and Zachary Pugliese. I am also survived by my nephews, Bart Cutrali and...

Sep 24, 2025

Southbury- David "Papa" York, 75, went home to meet his Lord on September 24, 2025.  He was a kind and faithful servant to his family, friends, his God, and his country.  He was always generous beyond measure with his time, talents, and gifts.  David was born in Bangor, Maine on July 21, 1950, to his parents Ronald and Joyce...

Sep 20, 2025

William (Bill) Charles Bassett, 81, of Southbury CT, passed away with beloved family by his side on September 20, 2025, due to complications from pancreatic cancer.

Bill was born in New Haven on March 23, 1944, the son of the late William and Doris (Morley) Bassett. He grew up in Woodbridge, CT. After graduating from Amity High...

Sep 19, 2025

Geraldine (Jeri) Taylor

December 1, 1940 - September 19, 2025

Geraldine "Jeri" Taylor, age 84, of Southbury, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at home on September 19, 2025. A Beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother, Jeri will be remembered for her sharp mind, adventurous spirit and deep love for her family.

Born on...

Sep 18, 2025

Lorna Kovac (Kenyon), age 90, after a short illness, found her peace on Thursday, September 18th, 2025.  A resident of Monroe CT and Littleton NH for many years, Lorna lived in Woodbury most recently for the last 13 years.

Lorna is survived by her sons Jasom, Ian, David, Paul, and daughter Diane Horton. She took pride in...

Sep 18, 2025

Beatrice D. Koetter, nee Walker, 69, went to meet her god early in the morning on Thursday September 18, 2025 after a short battle with cancer. Born to the late William and Elizabeth Walker, she grew up in Irwin, PA and Cape May, NJ. After moving around in her youth, Bea settled in Woodbury, CT., where she raised two...

Sep 17, 2025

Judith F. Sapack, 87, of Royal Palm Beach, FL, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Trustbridge Hospice in West Palm Beach, FL. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Robert A. Sapack in 2021 after 61 years of marriage.

Judy was born September 19, 1937, in Coventry, RI, daughter of Walter and Esther...

Sep 15, 2025

Jeffrey J. Magyar, 66, passed away on Monday September 15, 2025 at his home in Southbury, CT after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his family.

Jeff was a man defined by love, family, loyalty, and hard work. He carried himself with quiet strength and a generous heart, always willing to lend a helping hand to...

Sep 13, 2025

With very heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kathleen Mae Bennett Kelly, 87, of Southbury, CT.  She passed away surrounded by a full room of family including her 4 children, their spouses, and many grandchildren on September 13, 2025, at Waterbury Hospital.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, William "Bill" Kelly just six...

Sep 13, 2025

Raymond "Ray" F. Sturm passed away peacefully at Yale New Haven/Hospice after having to face an aggressive bout of cancer. His family was with him the night before. He looked at everyone and we all said goodbye, we love you so much. Lenore whispered softly in his ear, "get in the Cadillac, put the top down and drive away,"...

Sep 12, 2025

Chris H. Olsen Sr., 73, passed away on Friday September 12, 2025. Born May 29, 1952 the son of Clarence and Lillian Olsen, he grew up and raised his own children in Oxford. His pride was the home he built on the farm where he grew up. Chris cherished the simple pleasures of putzing around on his tractor and...

Sep 6, 2025

Eileen T. Pflegl was born July 2, 1943, at Waterbury Hospital and entered into rest on September 6, 2025.

Eileen graduated from Kaynor Technical School in 1961 for cosmetology. Eileen worked as a cosmetologist for many years then became a trained home health aide until retirement.

Eileen and her husband Peter loved to travel and...

Sep 2, 2025

Shirley Alice Gros, age 96, passed away peacefully on early Tuesday morning, September 2, 2025, at Citizen's Care and Rehabilitation Center in Frederick, Maryland. She was born on May 13, 1929, in Waterbury, Connecticut, the firstborn of the late Henry and Laura Gros. She attended the Northfield School for Girls in Northfield, Massachusetts and graduated from high school at...

Aug 30, 2025

William Roy Cook

Cooker, Cookie, Mr. C, Pops, Poppy,

Born November 2, 1934, and gracefully went home to be with the Lord surrounded by family and loved ones on August 30, 2025. Bill was 90 years and 9 months at the time of his passing. Bill was born in Norwalk and graduated from Norwalk High...