Colette C. Flanagan
Oct 13, 2025
Woodbury- Colette C. Flanagan, loving mother, daughter, sister, caring partner, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025, surrounded by love.
Colette was born January 18, 1965, in Bridgeport, CT to her loving parents, John and Colette (Glackin) Flanagan.
The third child of ten, Colette grew up in Bethlehem and attended Sacred Heart...
James Anthony Crowley Ii
Oct 9, 2025
James (Jay) Anthony Crowley II, 63, passed peacefully on October 9, 2025. He was born on May 4, 1962 in Quincy, Massachusetts to James Anthony and Myrtle Elizabeth (Grindle) Crowley.
Jay will be missed by his sisters; Dawn Scully and her husband David and Patricia Crouse and her husband Andrew. His niece; Molly Scully, and his nephews;...
Michael Kilian
Oct 8, 2025
Michael Kilian, 75, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8th, 2025, at Danbury Regional Hospice, surrounded by family. He was the loving husband to Candee Paparazzo-Kilian.
Mike was born on June 26th, 1950, in Tacoma, Washington, to the late Lawrence and Margaret Kilian. He grew up in Washington state and attended Bethel High School in Spanaway, Washington,...
John E. Sleights
Oct 5, 2025
John Ernest Sleights, 72, beloved husband passed away at his home in Southbury, Connecticut on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
John was the only child of John and Mary (Collinson) Sleights born on July 1, 1953 in New London, Connecticut. He was a licensed electrician and graduated with an electrical engineering degree from the University of New Haven...
Dr. Franklin F. Nejame
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...
Joseph B. Eisenberg
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,...
William Duffy
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...
Joan A. Phillips
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...
Catherine Ann Gilmore Palmer
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...
Victor D. Telesco
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...
Rocco M. Pugliese
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...
David R. York
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...
William "Bill" C. Bassett
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...
Geraldine L. Taylor
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...
Lorna Kovac
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...
Beatrice Dorothy (Walker) Koetter
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...
Judith Sapack
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...
Jeffrey Joseph Magyar
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...
Kathleen Mae Kelly
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...
Raymond F. Sturm
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,"...
