Obituaries

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...

Sep 30, 2019

Brett Smith Rayno

Brett Rayno, 48, of Southbury passed away on September 30, 2019 at home surrounded by family after a valiant 22-month fight with stage 4 kidney cancer.

Brett was born April 26, 1971 to John Robert and Joyce (Marcotte) Rayno of Southbury and grew up there. After serving in the Army and Army...

Sep 27, 2019

MICHAEL RAWSTORNE CAROE Washington- Michael Rawstorne Caroe passed away at home on Friday, September 27, 2019. He was the husband of the late Mildred Durand Caroe. Michael was born  November 29, 1924 in Manchester, England, son of the late Sir Olaf and Lady Caroe. Michael was a graduate of Eton College and Trinity College, University of Oxford. He attended...

Sep 24, 2019

Christine A. Krebs, 93, Passed away on September 24, 2019.

Sep 23, 2019

NORWALK - Sharon Collins, formerly of Greenwich, died Monday, September 23, 2019 in Norwalk, CT. She was born October 2, 1946 in Greenwich to the late John T. and Elizabeth "Bette" Collins. Sharon graduated from Greenwich High School and went on to earn her Cosmetology Degree from Wright Technical School in Stamford. She moved to Norwalk, CT in 1991...

Sep 21, 2019

Robert J. Dyer, age 87, of Southbury, Connecticut passed away on September 21, 2019, surrounded by family. Born May 30, 1932, in Jackson Heights Long Island, New York. He was the son of the late Donald and Edith Dyer, and predeceased by brothers Ralph, Kenny and Jerry Dyer. Robert was a veteran of the US Navy, serving from 1951...

Sep 15, 2019

A memorial gathering took place Thursday September 19, 2019 at the Watermark located 611 E Hill Rd Southbury, CT.