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Gerald J. Donorfio Sr.

Gerald J. Donorfio Sr.

Mar 22, 2022

Wolcott Gerald (Jerry) J. Donorfio Sr., 78, of Wolcott, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at St. Marys Hospital. He was the loving husband of Constance (DiDonato) Donorfio. Jerry was born on June 26, 1943 in Waterbury, son of the late Joseph and Carmelina (Longo) Donorfio. Jerry enjoyed fishing and gardening, and working around his home with his wife....

Mrs Shirley Grace Johnson

Mrs Shirley Grace Johnson

Mar 21, 2022

Wolcott Mrs. Shirley Grace (Beardsley) Johnson, 68, passed away on Monday morning, March 21, at Waterbury Hospital. She was the wife of Charles W. Johnson, Sr. Shirley was born August 22, 1953 in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Earle and Grace (Laird) Beardsley. Raised in Monroe, she attended local schools and was a graduate of Masuk High School, Class of...

Richard Shaknaitis

Richard Shaknaitis

Mar 5, 2022

Waterbury Richard C. Shaknaitis, 83, passed away at his home surrounded by his family Saturday evening, March 5. He was the beloved husband of Frances (Insolia) Shaknaitis. Richard was born July 4, 1938 in Waterbury, son of the late John and Jennie (Barnativious) Shaknaitis. Raised in Waterbury, he was a graduate of BW Tinker Elementary School and Leavenworth High School,...

Mrs Joan C. Polowitzer

Mrs Joan C. Polowitzer

Mar 2, 2022

Wolcott Joan passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022 surrounded by family. Joan was the first daughter born in Waterbury, to the late Wilfred and Anastasia (Nancy Moneta) Robillard. Joan attended and graduated from the Waterbury school system. She married Lawrence Rousseau and together they had a daughter, Lucienne. Joan worked at Allied Air Conditioning in Waterbury and it was there...

Joseph R. Ciarlo

Joseph R. Ciarlo

Feb 28, 2022

Wolcott - Joseph R. Ciarlo got his angel wings on Monday, February 28, 2022 at 2:30 AM. He was surrounded by his family over the weekend and his hand was held knowing that he was well loved. Joseph was born on August 8, 1927 in Waterbury, Connecticut. He was the youngest child of Angelo (Pontelandolfo, Italy) and Gironda Ciarlo, ne...

Charmaine Duby

Charmaine Duby

Feb 21, 2022

Wolcott Charmaine Duby, 94, passed away on Monday, February 21, at Southington Care Center with family by her side, after a brief illness. Charmaine was born in Waterbury on November 30, 1927, daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Nadeau) Duby. Charmaine was married to the late John Muccino and lived in Wolcott until the early 70s. She had worked...

Antonin Jan Blazek

Antonin Jan Blazek

Feb 13, 2022

Wolcott - It is with deep sadness that we announce that Antonin Jan Blazek,82, of Wolcott, beloved husband of 55 yrs to the late Anna Blazek, is resting at peace, passing away on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022. He was born to the late Antonie Jalovkova and Antonin Blazek on September 7, 1939, in Zlin, Czech Republic. Antonin served in the...

Irene M. Albert

Irene M. Albert

Feb 11, 2022

Wolcott Irene M. Albert, 100, of Wolcott passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022 at Bride Brook Health Care in Niantic. She was the loving wife of the late Robert A. Albert. Irene was born on June 17, 1921 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Yvonne Moisan and John Canale. Irene was a longtime member of St. Pius X Church...

Mr Louis Perry Pulver

Mr Louis Perry Pulver

Feb 4, 2022

Waterbury Mr. Perry L. Pulver, 65, passed away on Friday, February 4, at his home. He was the husband of Darlene (Barriault) Pulver. Perry was born June 24, 1956 in Torrington, son of the late Walter and Edna (Stoddard) Pulver. At the age of 17 Perry enlisted in the United States Navy and served honorably for nine years. He had...

Delores P. Paonessa

Delores P. Paonessa

Feb 3, 2022

Wolcott - Delores (Pavao) Paonessa, 83, of Wolcott, CT, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, February 3, 2022 after a brief illness. Delores was predeceased by her parents, Manuel and Sophie (Alves) Pavao. Delores was an amazingly strong woman who was very creative and had a true passion for cooking, especially when her family was...

Josephine T. Guerrera

Josephine T. Guerrera

Jan 25, 2022

Wolcott Mrs. Josephine T. Guerrera, 91, of Wolcott, entered the gates of Heaven Jan, 25, 2022 after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Alfred N. Guerrera. "Jo" was born in Simsbury, CT on July 30 1930 and graduated from Kensington, H.S. She attended St. Marys School of Nursing in Waterbury and worked in pediatrics for...

John Edward Barriger

John Edward Barriger

Jan 23, 2022

Plantsville John Edward Barriger, 71, of Plantsville, passed away on January 23, 2022 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut. He was the loving husband to Michele Barriger for 43 years. John was born on April 7, 1950 in Michigan, son of the late John and Maxine Barriger. John enjoyed bird watching, hiking, traveling and being in nature. He was a...

Linda Eileen True

Linda Eileen True

Jan 16, 2022

Torrington Linda Eileen True, 68, of Torrington, passed away on January 16, 2022 at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital following an illness. She was the loving wife of 37 years to Greg True. Linda was born on January 5, 1954 to the Patrick and Lillian (Marqis) Barriault. Linda enjoyed playing bingo and her "scratch offs." She loved her grandkids more than anything...

Marilyn Olmstead

Marilyn Olmstead

Jan 12, 2022

Wolcott - Marilyn Olmstead passed away on January 12, 2022 in Bristol, Connecticut with her children by her side. Marilyn, daughter the late John & Myrtle (Hughes) Akerson, was one of seven children, born in Perham, Maine on September 4th, 1937. Marilyn married Norman in 1953. They had five children, Steven, Gary, Roger, Danny & Trudy. She had 13 grandchildren...

Sylvia Hess

Sylvia Hess

Jan 6, 2022

Sylvia Cruciotti Hess, age 101, of Hamden, formerly a resident of Wolcott for 43 years, the beloved wife of the late Howard H. Hess, passed away peacefully at home with her daughter at her side on January 6, 2022. Born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on November 14, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Orfei) Cruciotti...

Elaine M. Larson

Elaine M. Larson

Jan 2, 2022

Wolcott - Elaine Muriel Larson, age 83, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, January 2, 2022. She was the loving wife of Robert Larson for 63 years. Elaine was born in Waterbury, CT on November 4, 1938. She grew up in the Waterville section of the city and was the daughter of the late Robert and Muriel (Adams)...

Carolyn Dawn Grady

Carolyn Dawn Grady

Jan 2, 2022

Carolyn Selens Grady Loved animals Waterbury - Carolyn Dawn Selens Grady, age 76, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 3, 2022 at Waterbury Hospital after a brief illness. She was born January 19, 1945 in Waterbury CT, daughter to Marion Louise (Harrison) Selens and Walter Ladislas Selens. Dawn attended Mill Plain Union Church in Waterbury, and Wolcott Congregational Church. She...

Doris J. Bebrin

Doris J. Bebrin

Jan 2, 2022

Wolcott Doris Jeanette Bebrin, 88, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2022 at the VITAS Innovative Care Unit in St. Marys Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Robert Bebrin. Doris was born on March 30, 1933 in Springfield, MA, daughter of the late Antoine and Aurore (Dubreuil) Thibodeau. Doris enjoyed playing cards, tennis and golf. She enjoyed...

Lucie E. Roger

Lucie E. Roger

Jan 1, 2022

Wolcott Lucie E. (Bernier) Roger, 97, of Wolcott, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2022 at Beacon Brook Health Center with her son, Paul, by her side. She was born in Sherbrooke, Canada in 1924, and then resided in Granby, Canada. She was the daughter of the late Albert J. Bernier and Adelina (LeClerc) Bernier. Lucy was married to the...

Rebecca Rose Maheu

Rebecca Rose Maheu

Dec 26, 2021

Waterbury Rebecca R. Maheu (Cassel), 74, of Waterbury, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 26, 2021. Rebecca was predeceased by her beloved husband of 48 years, Gary R. Maheu, Sr. and her twin sister Ann Cassel. Rebecca was born on September 13, 1947 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Alexander and Eva (Berger) Cassel....

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