Obituaries

Nov 7, 2019

Bernice (Gold) Reed, 92, beloved wife of the late Ary Reed passed away on Thursday November 7, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Sarah (Revitch) Gold. She grew up in Hartford and West Hartford and graduated from William H. Hall High School.

Bernice was a loving mother and grandmother.

She is...

Nov 5, 2019

Aldo A. Manzi, November 5, 2019.  Husband of the late Virginia (Adams) Manzi, Mr. Manzi was born in Waterbury on November 24, 1924, son of Vincent and Carrie (Ventresca) Manzi.  He graduated from Crosby High School in 1942 and enlisted in the Army Air Corps after graduation as a cadet in the meteorology program at Brown University.  He served...

Nov 3, 2019

Frank A. Schaub, 72, of Bethlehem, passed away November 3, 2019 at Yale New Haven Hospital.  He is survived by his wife, Bonnie, daughter, Jennifer, son-in-law, Craig, two granddaughters, brothers, Fred and Ernie, sister, Louise and many nieces and nephews.  No services are scheduled at this time.

Nov 3, 2019

Paul Arthur Townsend, 71, passed away on Sunday November 3, 2019 at home in Watertown surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. Paul is survived by his children, Alicia Rose Townsend, Bryan Townsend and his wife Ashley (Petruzzello) Townsend, Cristin Townsend as well as his former wife and faithful friend Clare Keating, grandson Liam and numerous nieces...

Nov 1, 2019

Thyrza Upson Christel passed away peacefully at her home the morning of November 1, in Middlebury, Connecticut at 88 years old, surrounded by her family and in view of her beloved Tranquillity Farm and Lake Quassapaug.

Born December 2, 1930 in Waterbury, CT, she was the daughter of the late Charles Hiram Upson and Gertrude Whittemore Upson,...

Oct 29, 2019

Southbury - Rita M. "Tante" Warford, 72, of Southbury passed away at her home on October 23, 2019 . Rita was born July 15, 1947 to Angela(Manlucia) and Vincent Howley in Danbury Connecticut.  She graduated from Danbury high school in 1965 and from Western Connecticut university in 1984.  Rita spent a brief period of time living in Hawaii, but...

Oct 29, 2019

Dolores Lillian Sussmann Kager, 90, of Oxford, CT, has been taken by the angels to heaven, passing away peacefully at home on October 29th.

Born in Queens, N.Y., on November 15, 1928, she was the second daughter of the late Frank and Marie Sussmann. Growing up in New York, she enjoyed CYO dances, summer days at Rockaway...

Oct 26, 2019

Joseph A. Calabrese, 86, of Southbury passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Masonicare of Wallingford. He was the husband of 66 years to Loretta A. (Crocetto) Calabrese.

Joe was born December 11, 1932 in Waterbury, CT., the son of Luigi and Antonetta (Guerrera) Calabrese. He attended Waterbury schools, and joined the Army after graduating from...

Oct 24, 2019

Ann was an incredible woman who was amazingly selfless and made everyone around her smile.  No one, not a single soul, would want for comfort while she had a say in the matter and that endeared her to all.  She loved a party and made every excuse to celebrate with loved ones. Ann was born in New York, raised...

Oct 22, 2019

All services were private and at the convenience of the family.

Oct 21, 2019

Woodbury/Oxford-

Albert Edward Kosa, Jr, 70, passed away after a short illness at Litchfield Woods in Torrington CT on October 21, 2019.

Al was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on January 23, 1949, the son of the late Julia (Melson) & the late Albert E. Kosa, Sr.  He grew up in Fairfield Connecticut.  He graduated from...

Oct 20, 2019

Harriet Wilcox Starr, devoted wife of 56 years to the late Robert Starr, loving mother of three daughters, and a talented artist and community volunteer, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2019, surrounded by her family.   Born to Marguerite and Joseph Wilcox on May 8, 1927 in Keene, NH, Harriet grew up in Athol, MA. with her three siblings...

Oct 19, 2019

Domenic T. Coviello, 89, passed away peacefully at St. Mary's Hospital Vitas unit on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Domenic was born in Waterbury, CT to James and Gertrude Coviello on July 15, 1930. He is the loving husband of Esther (Sullivan) Coviello for their 69 years of marriage. Domenic leaves behind his five children Frances Christino, Suzanne Lanzone, Nancy...

Oct 17, 2019

Thomas J. Daversa, 88, passed away on Oct. 17, 2019 in Woodbury with his beloved wife Nellie and daughter Maria by his side. He was born on Mar. 5, 1931 in Waterbury, son of the late Patsy and Margaret (Cirelli) Daversa.

Thomas graduated from Russell School and Leavenworh High School. After graduating he enlisted in the Marine...

Oct 13, 2019

Constance (Connie) Puglio, age 91, of Woodbury passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Danbury Hospital with her loving family by her side.

She was the widow of Joseph Puglio. Connie was born in Bridgeport on November 18, 1927. She was the daughter of Liberty and Salvatore Aurilio. Connie worked on the Puglio farm in...

Oct 13, 2019

Rev. Dr. Mary Louise Howson, age 73, passed away on October 13, 2019. She is survived by husband James Howson; brother Ken Thorn; sister-in-law Dawn Thorn; sister-in-law Jane Weaver; son James Howson, III; daughter-in-law Rebecca Howson; grandchildren Isaac Howson, Elijah Howson and Ava Howson; nephew Ben Thorn.

With degrees from Mt. Holyoke, Wesleyan, Yale Divinity School and...

Oct 12, 2019

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Sandra L. Deschino announce her sudden passing on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at the age of 63.  Sandra will be lovingly remembered by her brother, Kenneth J. Deschino and his wife, Debbie, and her sister Beverly D. Carlone.  She will also be forever remembered by her several aunts, cousins, nephews...

Oct 10, 2019

Dana Gingras, 71, of Southbury, formerly of Morris, CT & Mooresville, NC passed away peacefully at home on October 10, 2019 after a 19 year journey living with Parkinson's Disease.

Dana was the devoted husband of Lynne (Gardecki) Gingras for 49 years, supportive father of Nicole (Gingras) Dooley (Adam), Dana Gingras (Diane), David Gingras (Angela) and Michelle...

Oct 7, 2019

Audrey Norman Wright, age 89 of Washington Depot, CT., died 10/7/2019 at River Glen Health Care in Southbury. She was the wife of the late Edwin Wright. Mrs. Wright was born October 2, 1930 in New Milford, CT. Daughter of the late Edward and Helen (Anderson) Norman. Audrey graduated from Washington High School in 1949. Mrs. Wright worked for...

Oct 5, 2019

Benjamin Paul March of March Farm in Bethlehem passed away unexpectedly this past weekend doing what he loved. Ben was born on June 18th, 1980 at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.  He attended Holy Cross High School where he played football for the Crusaders and then went onto Western Connecticut State University where he also played football.  After a short stint...