All Obituaries

Janet M. Auresto, 95, of Southbury, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late John C. Auresto. Born on August 1, 1928, in Rushville, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Virgil Myers and Mildred Newman Myers. After meeting her husband John, who was serving in the Army in Rushville, Indiana, they married in 1946 and relocated to Yonkers, New York where they raised four children. Janet always an avid reader, passed down her love of reading...

Helen Marie Curtis, a vibrant soul who touched the lives of many, peacefully passed away on April 7, 2024 in Southbury, CT. Born on January 17, 1946, in Denver, CO to father Charles A. Curtis and mother Marie (Schutte) Curtis, Helen's journey was one of love, laughter, and boundless exploration. A cherished daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend, Helen leaves behind a legacy of kindness and strength that will forever echo in the hearts of those she held dear. She is...

David Robert Zackin, age 84, of Middlebury, Connecticut passed away at home on April 5, 2024 surrounded by family and loved ones. He was the beloved husband of Linda (Green) for 58 years and father to Paul and Jennifer. He was born in Waterbury, Connecticut on January 3, 1940 to the late Isadore and Paulene Zackin. He graduated from Crosby High School in 1957 and later attended Southern Connecticut State Teachers College and business school in Hartford. He went on to found Zackin...

SOUTHBURY – David Francis DeFelice, 79, of Southbury passed to his heavenly home on April 3, 2024.  He was the beloved husband of Laura (Hissey) DeFelice to whom he was married for 36 years.  David was born on December 16, 1944, in Norwalk, son of the late David John DeFelice and Josephine (Gagliola) DeFelice.   He grew up in Stratford where he graduated from Bunnell High School and later graduated from Norwalk State Technical Institute with an associate degree in...

Southbury- It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Naomi Hogg Emmons, a beloved resident of Southbury, CT. Naomi peacefully departed from this world on Wednesday, April 3, at her home at The Watermark in Southbury at the age of 90. She was born on November 17, 1933, in Slippery Rock, PA, to the late Calvin and Dorothy Hogg. Naomi was the cherished wife of the late Richard (Dick) Emmons, whom she married in 1959. They met on a blind date in Binghamton, NY, where they soon...

UPDATE: A Celebration of Life will be held on June 15, 2024. Please check for details soon. Suzanne Elizabeth Willis Musso January 17, 1981- April 2, 2024   Known as Annie since the day she was born, Annie Musso died of Stage 4 metastasized breast cancer on April 2, 2024 leaving a legacy of strength, love and advocacy. Her husband Tony and son Luca, parents Cindy Eastman and Angelo Farenga, uncle Richard, siblings Christopher Willis, Justine Pilar, Jake Willis and Karly Willis and...

Beloved husband, son, brother, father, uncle, grandfather, and member of Bucks County Township, Pennsylvania, Ivan J. Punchatz, Esq. passed away unexpectedly at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, Connecticut on April 1, 2024 at the age of 74. Ivan is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Rachell Punchatz, and his children, Charles (Nicole) Punchatz, Jessica (Andrew Walker) Punchatz, and Isabelle Punchatz. He is also survived by his three grandchildren, sisters, Nancy Hines and Linda...

Rudolph V. Anzellotti, aged 97, of Southbury, CT, peacefully passed away on March 31, 2024. Born on September 22, 1926, in Bridgeport, CT, he leaves behind his wife, Patricia Anzellotti, and three children: Rudy Anzellotti (wife Pat), Deborah Makl (husband David), and Kevin Anzellotti (wife Barbara), along with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. After raising his family in Sandy Hook, CT, he retired to Heritage Village. Rudolph cherished spending time with his family above all,...

Lawrence “Larry” Maye of Southbury, loving husband and father passed away peacefully with family by his side on March 27th. Lawrence was born on April 28, 1954 in Bridgeport, CT to parents Jacques and Mary Maye. He was a dedicated employee at Fairfield Hills Hospital in Newtown managing and overseeing  grounds maintenance for 23 years until it closed in 1996. Larry then transferred to Connecticut Valley Hospital where he worked for another 16 years as head of grounds...

Gordon Wayne Woodbury, formerly of Mystic, CT and Westerly, RI, died peacefully on March 23, 2024 at River Glen Healthcare Center in Southbury, CT, surrounded by his family. Gordon was born on February 3, 1930 in Mystic, CT to the late Robert Clift Woodbury Sr. and Nina Beatrice (Greene) Woodbury. He was a 1948 graduate of Robert E. Fitch high school in Groton, CT. He married the love of his life, the late Sandra L. (Kenyon) Woodbury on June 9, 1956. Together they raised 3 children. He...