Mrs Elizabeth Wallace
Aug 19, 2018
Elizabeth "Betty" Wallace of South Pasadena FL formerly of Baltic CT died peacefully at home at the age of 90 surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 19, 2018. Betty was married to the late Richard "Dick" Wallace for over 60 wonderful years. She is survived by her two sons and their wives, Richard and Veronica (Collins) of Guilford CT...
Nicholas L Samela
Aug 17, 2018
Thomaston Nicholas L. Samela, 69, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018. Nick was born in Waterbury on May 16, 1949 to Leonard and Marion (Clark) Samela. Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 10 years, Pamela (Simpson) Samela; his daughters, Sara Samela, and her fianc, Raymond Panlilio; and Jennifer Samela, and her wife, Amy Watts; his granddaughter...
Mrs Lillian A Lauretano
Aug 13, 2018
Thomaston Lillian A. Lauretano, 98, passed away on Monday, August 13, 2018, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Matthew J. Lauretano. Lillian was born in Oakville, CT on November 14, 1919 to Dominic and Josephine (Martino) Giannini. She leaves behind her five children, Angela, Anthony, M. Louise, Elizabeth, and...
Dorothy Vigeant
Aug 6, 2018
Thomaston Dorothy Katherine Vigeant, 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 6, 2018 at Waterbury Hospital. She was the beloved wife of 67 years to the late Frank Vigeant. Dorothy was born on April 30, 1930, the oldest of the late Enos and Helen (Krayeski) Ptachcinski of Thomaston. Dorothy attended Thomaston High School. She married Frank Vigeant in 1948. Dorothy...
Rollande D. Cote
Jul 25, 2018
Thomaston - Rollande (Denis) Cote, age 90, died July 25, 2018 at Waterbury Hospital after a brief illness. Rollande was born in Plantagnet, Ontario, Canada on June 29, 1928, daughter of the late Philias and Gertrude (Galipeau) Denis. She was the youngest daughter of nine children. In January 1930 the family emigrated from Canada to a dairy farm in Weybridge,...
Helen C. De Fiore
Jul 16, 2018
Meriden Helen C. De Fiore, 95, of Meriden, formerly of Thomaston, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 16, 2018 at the Meriden Center. She was the loving wife of the late Robert D. De Fiore. Helen was born on January 22, 1923 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Rocco and Rosemary (Cipriano) Ciriello. She attended local schools and was a...
Victor M. Aponte Iii
Jul 13, 2018
Bantam - Victor Manuel Aponte lll, 36 years old of Bantam, CT passed away Friday July 13th unexpectedly at home. Victor was a very hardworking, kind, and intelligent man. He was a valued employee at Dolphin Pools and Spas for 18 years as their lead service technician. All his customers and co-workers adored him. Victor always had a "way with...
Elinor E. Sears
Jul 8, 2018
Thomaston - Elly E. Sears, 65, passed away on July 8, 2018 at Vitas Hospice in Waterbury, CT. Born January 11, 1953 in Torrington, CT, Elly was the daughter of the late Barbara Wetzler Coley and Robert Wetzler. Before her retirement Elly was employed as a Senior Crisis Counselor at Waterbury Hospital. Elly is survived by her two children, Joe...
Ms Barbara Jane Wheeler
Jul 5, 2018
Thomaston Barbara Jane Wheeler, 84, passed away on Thursday, July 5, at Apple Rehabilitation in Watertown. Barbara was born September 11, 1933 in Waterbury, daughter of the late William and Marianne (Britton) Wheeler. She had been employed as a supervisor for many years at the Torrington Company, retiring in 1985 after 30 years of service. She was a member of...
Mrs Madelyn Mcadam
Jul 1, 2018
Madelyn (Carr) McAdam, 90, of Thomaston, CT passed away suddenly on Sunday July 1, 2018. She was the wife for 65 years of the late George E. McAdam. She was born to the late Carroll and Christine (Ivy) Carr on March 31, 1928 in Littleton, Maine. Madelyn worked for the Thomaston Board of Education for many years as a cook...
Mr David E. Leathers
May 26, 2018
Burlington - David E. Leathers, 51, passed away suddenly on May 26, hiking with his dog Sam, who stayed at his side. Dave was born in California on March 15, 1967. He was the loving husband, best friend, and soul mate to Carla Bazin Leathers. He also leaves his parents, Richard and Sheryl Leathers. The oldest son, Dave leaves his...
Mr Carmine S Rauccio
May 24, 2018
Thomaston Carmine S. Rauccio, 69, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018. He was the loving husband of Katherine (Beach) Rauccio. Carmine was born in New Haven on March 16, 1949, to the late Armand and Asunta Rauccio. He graduated from Eli Whitney Technical School and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was the owner of Command...
Mr Edwin Carlton Millard Iii
May 21, 2018
Thomaston Mr. Edwin Carlton Millard, III, passed away on Monday, May 21, at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the husband of Joan (Andrews) Chesanek-Millard. Edwin was born May 23, 1955, in East Stroudsburg, PA, son of the late Edwin C. Millard, Jr and Dolores (Lane) Millard. He retired from the Housatonic Railroad, Berkshire route, in Canaan after twenty years...
Mrs Irene Maslak
May 16, 2018
Thomaston - Mrs. Irene Mary (Rogozinski) Maslak, 80 years old, passed away on Tuesday night, May 15, at home with her family. She was the wife of Victor G. Maslak. Irene was born June 6, 1937 in Thomaston, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Borowski) Rogozinski. She was raised in Thomaston, attended local schools and was a graduate of...
Mrs Helen Marie Yeich
May 14, 2018
Helen (Sekellick) Yeich, 100, of Thomaston, formerly of Southington, died peacefully on Monday, May 14, 2018. Born in Cass, PA she was the daughter of Susan Troyanowsky and Anthony Sekellick. Helen has predeceased her nine brothers and sisters and her loving husband, of 67 years, Henry. Helen married Henry Yeich on November 19, 1938 in Akrow, PA. Shortly, thereafter, Helen...
Donald F Testa Sr
Apr 28, 2018
Thomaston- Donald F. Testa, Sr., 81, passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at VITAS Inpatient Hospice Unit in St. Marys Hospital. Donald was born in Waterbury, on February 12, 1937, to the late Francis J. Testa and Marion (Zwick) Orsini. He worked for Metallon in Thomaston as a machine operator for many years. He was an avid motorcycle rider...
Nicholas A. Ventresca
Apr 25, 2018
Thomaston Mr. Nicholas A. Ventresca, 81, of Thomaston, passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at Waterbury Hospital. He was the husband of the late Sandra (Passero) Ventresca. Nicholas was born on April 11, 1937 in Waterbury, son of the late Albert and Josephine Ventresca. Nicolas served honorably and proudly in the United States Air Force and was a longtime...
Mr John E. Calkins
Apr 18, 2018
Litchfield Mr. John E. Calkins, 78, died on Wednesday, April 18, at the Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington. He was the husband of Eileen (Cronkhite) Calkins. John was born December 25, 1939 in Willsboro, New York, son of the late Gilbert and Doris (Purkett) Calkins. Raised in New York he had attended local schools and then went on to serve...
Thomas A. Dailey
Apr 17, 2018
Thomaston Mr. Thomas A. Dailey, 74, passed away on Tuesday morning, April 17, at Waterbury Hospital. Tom was born August 30, 1943 in Waterbury, son of the late Alfred Wilson and Mary (Markovich) Dailey. A lifelong resident of Thomaston, Tom attended local schools and was a graduate of Thomaston High School, class of 1961. A tool and die maker by...
Gertrude E. Deperry
Apr 7, 2018
Thomaston Gertrude E. Deperry, 82, passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2018, after a short stay at VITAS Inpatient Hospice Unit at St. Marys Hospital. She was the wife of the late Mearle Dowain Deperry. Gertrude was born in Farmington to the late Lorenzo and Rose (Carrochio) Labbadia. She was raised in Farmington and attended local schools. She moved to...