Obituaries

Jul 8, 2019

Southbury-

Irma Feigenbaum Hoffner, 92, of Watermark at East Hill died peacefully July 8, 2019 in her home. Formerly of Oronoque Village, Stratford, CT, Mrs. Hoffner was born April 26, 1927 in Manhattan, New York daughter of the late Abraham Feigenbaum and Rose Mary Merkin, who were both born in New York City. Mrs. Hoffner was the...

Jul 3, 2019

Susan A. Stringer passed away peacefully at home on July 3, 2019 with her husband Jack by her side. Born on June 16, 1949 the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Bukovcik) Dudo, Susan grew up in Southbury and was a florist for many years. Susan is predeceased by her parents and her brother, Joseph Dudo Jr.

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Jul 2, 2019

Mrs. Ann Rudolf, 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at the Watermark at East Hill, Southbury CT.  She was the loving wife of Robert J. Rudolf.

Ann was born on August 28, 1931 in Fleischmanns, N.Y. the daughter of Ward K. Reynolds and Marion (Kilpatrick) Reynolds.  Ann was a graduate of Fleischmanns High School...

Jun 29, 2019

Marcelle Crean of Middlebury died on 6/29/19. She was the wife of the late Thomas J. Crean for 51 years, he died on June 25, 1999. Marcelle was born in Waterbury on August 28, 1927, the  daughter of the late Pierre and Mary Hope Pronovost.

Marcelle was a graduate of Wilby High School, Class of 1945. She...

Jun 27, 2019

Martin J. Beach, 53, died unexpectedly at his home in Naugatuck on June 27, 2019.  Martin was born in Bridgeport, CT on December 3, 1965.  Martin was the son of Patricia (DeToro) Beach and the late Donald Beach Sr of Naugatuck.

Martin graduated from Pomperaug High School, class of 1983.  After graduating high school, he joined the...

Jun 26, 2019

Robert C. Woodford, Jr., 88, died peacefully at Regional Hospice in Danbury on June 26, 2019. He was the beloved husband of the late Elizabeth K. Woodford for 54 years.

Bob was born in Portland, Maine on February 26, 1931, the son of the late Robert C. and Dorothy F. Woodford. The family returned to Connecticut when...

Jun 24, 2019

Bernard Thomas Gallagher, 74, of Southbury, CT, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019. He was born on April 23, 1945 in the Bronx, NY, to the late John and Mary Gallagher of Donegal and Arranmore, Ireland. Bernard was a Vietnam veteran and worked for multiple publications in advertising including Yankee Magazine and The Old Farmers Almanac. Bernard is...

Jun 20, 2019

Frank Harrison Nye, Jr, died peacefully at River Glen Health Center, on Thursday, June 20, 2019. He celebrated his 100th birthday in January with family and friends in attendance. Frank was the son and only child of Frank Harrison Nye, Sr., and Ruth Abbott Nye. He was born in Cuba, NY, and spent most of his elementary and high...

Jun 20, 2019

JOHN R. COLLA

Colla, John Richard, age 87, of Southbury, beloved husband of 62 years to Frances Colla, died on June 20, 2019.  He is also survived by his wonderful daughter Frances C. Gudsnuk and "son" Thomas F. Gudsnuk of Oxford, two nephews and a niece.  John is also survived by close cousins.  He was predeceased by...

Jun 18, 2019

Nancy (Bosch) Galasso, 77, of Southbury, CT passed away on June 18, 2019 after a long illness. Nancy was born on December 23, 1941 in Hempstead, NY to Gladys and John Bosch. She grew up in East Quogue, NY and graduated from Westhampton Beach Senior High School. She attended Max M. Fisher College of Business before settling down to...

Jun 15, 2019

Audrey June Abramson Namowitz, 101, of Southbury, Connecticut, died on Saturday, June 15th (just two days before her 102nd birthday) at the Watermark at East Hill in Southbury, where she had resided since 2011.

Audrey was born to Irving and Aida Chizzik Abramson on June 17, 1917 in Brooklyn, New York. She grew up in Riverdale, attended...

Jun 14, 2019

Frances S. Leininger, 96, passed away peacefully in South Carolina on June 14,2019. A graveside service is planned for August 17, 2019 at South Cemetery 294 Main Street South Woodbury, CT at 9:00 AM.

Jun 14, 2019

After more than a week of negotiations with God to be sure everything was ready on both sides, Suzanne Isaac joined her beloved Brother Ed, Father Elliott, Mother Julia, and Uncles Al, Merrill, and Quentin in the ever after on Friday, June 14, 2019.  Our Suzie was 92 years and 2 days old when she passed. Left to mourn...

Jun 13, 2019

Joseph "Joe" Cirrincione, born August 13, 1955, passed away in his home on June 13, 2019. Joe was a native of Mount Vernon, New York who spoke fondly of his time growing up on Fisher Drive with his beloved parents, Joseph and Carmela "Molly" Cirrincione, and many other lifelong friends. In his young adult years, Joe worked with his...

Jun 11, 2019

Christina Walters, 24, of Kent Connecticut, died June 11th, 2019 in an automotive accident. She was born on May 11th 1995 in Danbury, Connecticut. She attended Naugatuck Valley, CC, majoring in counseling and human services. She was a loving daughter, sister, granddaughter and aunt.  She enjoyed art, photography, gardening, hiking and was a terrific writer. Most of all she...

Jun 11, 2019

Woodbury-

Charles Loyot born September 28, 1961 passed away June 11, 2019 at Regal Care in Waterbury, CT. Born in Waterbury to parents Edmond and Lois Loyot. Charles graduated from Holy Cross. Charles worked for Magner Magee for 14 years selling and repairing banking equipment. Charles was avid member of the Bristol Fish and Game club and...

Jun 7, 2019

James (Peck) Damianos James "Jimmy", age 51, went peacefully home to be with our Lord on Friday, June 7, 2019. He was born in Bridgeport, CT on June, 18, 1967 the son of the late Clifford Peck Jr. and Rita (Garamella) Peck. He spent the early part of his life in Monroe, CT before moving to Florida for many...

Jun 5, 2019

Libby Bender, a talented fashion designer and homemaker, who devoted herself to family her entire life and who lived most recently in Southbury, Connecticut passed away on June 5th at the age of 93.  A dynamic, independent women, who learned to persevere through tragedy yet remain in love with life leaves behind many friends and family members.

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May 31, 2019

Ryan James Kennedy Torony, age 24, died the morning of May 31, 2019 in Latham NY from adrenal failure.  He was the beloved and cherished son of Lynn and Jim Torony of Southbury, and brother and best friend of his sister Rachael Torony of Charlotte, NC – who all miss him terribly.  Born in New Haven CT on May...

May 31, 2019

The family of Burton Albert is heartbroken to announce his death on May 31st at the age of 86.

Burt was born in Waterbury, CT on September 5th, 1932 to Hilda (Kurtin) Albert and Sidney J. Albert.

Burt attended Kingsbury Elementary School and Cheshire Academy.  In 1954, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from...