Obituaries

Loved ones for Munson Lovetere Funeral Homes and Cremation Services

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Pierre N. Juliard

Pierre N. Juliard

May 16, 2025

Pierre Juliard, age 86, of Southbury, CT passed away on May 16, 2025.

Born on March 21, 1939, in Brussels, Belgium, Pierre was the son of Alexander Juliard and Andrée Freedman. He was a graduate of Westtown School in West Chester, PA, Franklin & Marshall  College in Lancaster, PA and later attended Cornell University in Ithaca, NY...

Peter Van Rensselaer Schuyler

Peter Van Rensselaer Schuyler

May 15, 2025

On May 15, 2025, Peter crossed the finish line of life. At 83, the boy from Katonah, NY, via Clarkson University and Woodbury, CT ended his ultimate adventure.

Born Peter Van Rensselaer Schuyler on July 24, 1941 in Greenwich, CT, he was the son of Louise Ann Barnick & Cornelius William Schuyler.  Peter grew up in Katonah,...

Janice L. Swainbank

Janice L. Swainbank

May 15, 2025

Woodbury, CT

Janice L. Swainbank, 71, of Woodbury passed away peacefully at home on May 15, 2025 after a courageous 34 year battle with cancer. Born in New Haven, CT on August 20, 1953, Jan was the middle daughter of Robert and Frances (Rundstrom) Schwab.

Jan grew up in idyllic Southbury in the 1950's and...

Lori L. Nuzzi

Lori L. Nuzzi

May 14, 2025

Woodbury, CT – Lori Lee Wilson Nuzzi Burnham, 64, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on May 14, 2025. Born on May 1, 1961, in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Joan Wilson. A graduate of Lenape High School, Class of 1979, Lori began her career early on, her favorite...

William H. Luers

William H. Luers

May 10, 2025

Services will be held privately.

Obituary written by Robert D. McFadden

In 1983, William H. Luers, a new American ambassador to Czechoslovakia, bet on a long shot for its future: Vaclav Havel, the often-imprisoned poet-playwright and enemy of the Communist state. But after leading a peaceful revolution to oust the regime, the long shot cultural...

Dolores F. Daley

Dolores F. Daley

May 9, 2025

Dolores "Dee" Fischer Daley, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and passionate community member passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, May 9th. She was 94 years old.

Dee was born on December 5th, 1930. She was born in Plainfield N.J to Anne and Ludwig Fischer. Dee grew up in Waterbury, CT. She was a graduate of Crosby...

Concetta Marie (Mollica)  Galvin

Concetta Marie (Mollica) Galvin

May 7, 2025

Concetta (Mollica) Galvin, 84, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of May 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Known to many as Tina, she was "Mimi" to those who loved her most. Tina was a proud member of the Algonquin Archery Club in Woodbury, where she earned numerous medals and trophies. She had a...

Thomas P. Shea

Thomas P. Shea

May 6, 2025

Thom Shea, aged 76, passed away on May 6, 2025, at his home in Woodbury, CT. Born on October 27, 1948, in Waterbury, CT, Thom was the beloved son of Bart Shea and Joan Foley Shea. He grew up with his siblings Bart, Billy, Mike, and Mary, and attended Kaynor Tech and CCSU.

Thom served in the...

Edward Clark Harney

Edward Clark Harney

May 4, 2025

The family of Edward Harney invite you to join them on July 12 for a Celebration of Life from 4 to 7 PM  in Southbury. Please RSVP to Ellie at ellieh1965@gmail.com. The location of the service will be e-mailed to you.

Edward Clark Harney, son of Norma and Edward A. Harney and born in New Haven on...

Robert "Bob" Plourde

Robert "Bob" Plourde

May 3, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert John Plourde, 70, of Southbury, who left us peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of his devoted wife, Lynn, after a courageous battle with cancer. Bob, as he was affectionately known, was born on September 9, 1954, in Miami, Florida, to the late Irving and Virginia...

Elizabeth Anne (Matlak)  Urkawich

Elizabeth Anne (Matlak) Urkawich

May 1, 2025

Elizabeth "Liz" Anne Matlak Urkawich of Southbury, CT, passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with a debilitating illness. She was the beloved wife of retired Lieutenant Albert Urkawich of the Darien Police Department, where he proudly served for over 27 years.

Born on May 23, 1950, in Stamford, CT, Liz was the daughter of...

Wesley John Wilcock

Wesley John Wilcock

May 1, 2025

Wesley John Wilcock, 70, of Woodbury, Connecticut passed away peacefully at home on May 1, 2025 with his family at his side. Wes is the son of Joan O'Connor Wilcock and the late Leland Wilcock. Wes was born in Waterbury on June 9, 1954. He was raised in Watertown, attended Mattatuck Community College in Waterbury and was employed as...

Joyce A. Macbrien

Joyce A. Macbrien

Apr 30, 2025

Joyce Anne (Carney) MacBrien, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025. Born April 2, 1933, in New Haven, Connecticut, Joyce lived a life marked by devotion—to her faith, her family, and her community.

Growing up in Fair Haven, Joyce held a special bond with her three sisters and treasured their closeness. Shortly...

Dolores (Weglarz)  Batchelor

Dolores (Weglarz) Batchelor

Apr 27, 2025

Dolores "Bachi" Weglarz Batchelor, 84, longtime resident of Woodbury, passed away on April 23, 2025. She was the devoted wife of the late Christopher Batchelor.

She was born in Bridgeport on June 30, 1940, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Stella Weglarz.

Holidays were always extra special. Dolores adored spending time her grandchildren and...

Walter J. Whiteside

Walter J. Whiteside

Apr 25, 2025

Walter John Whiteside Senior, 91, of Southbury, CT, passed away on April 25, 2025. Walter was born in Waterbury, CT to Elizabeth Dixon and Robert Whiteside. After graduating from Crosby High School, He attended the University of Bridgeport. Walter was drafted by the army where he served in the Korean War. Walter shared his love of Japan, where he...

Robert F. Clarke

Robert F. Clarke

Apr 19, 2025

Robert F. Clarke, 91, died at home as he wished, in the last hour of Good Friday, April 18, 2025 in the company of his beloved and devoted wife of 69 years Marjorie and his children. Bob, as he was known, led a long, sedulous life but his happiest chapter began when he and Marjorie moved to Woodbury, and...

Richard Paul Travers

Richard Paul Travers

Apr 19, 2025

Richard P. Travers of Newtown, CT died on Saturday April 19th at the age of 53. Richard was surrounded by family as he passed from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.  Besides Rich's family his greatest love was motorcycles.  He loved nothing more than time in the garage working on his bikes, a passion he shared with his nephew...

Ann R. Pronovost-Buckley

Ann R. Pronovost-Buckley

Apr 18, 2025

Southbury-

Ann Rita (Carolan) Pronovost-Buckley passed away peacefully April 18, 2025 in the presence of her family after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was 85.

She was born August 10, 1939 in Waterbury, CT to John J. Carolan and Rita Dorothea Flaherty. She attended Catholic High School in Waterbury, Amhurst College and later...

Marilyn Aligata

Marilyn Aligata

Apr 17, 2025

Woodbury- Marilyn Aligata passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025. Born on June 11, 1937, in Bridgewater, MA, she was the daughter of John Jacob Kern and Marion Ryan. Marilyn lived a life embodying the principles of "live, laugh, and love" to the fullest.

Marilyn's family, including Pam and Greg Lesniewski, John and Donna Aligata, cherished her...

Stephen E. King Jr.

Stephen E. King Jr.

Apr 16, 2025

Woodbury- Stephen E. King Jr., 71, of Woodbury, CT passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, surrounded by family.

Born on June 22, 1953 in the Azores, Portugal, Steve was the son of the late Stephen E. King Sr. and Jane (Modzelewski) King. He graduated from Maloney High School in Meriden,...