All Obituaries

WATERBURY- Robert Edward Dugan Sr.,70, of Waterbury, died peacefully Wednesday February 12th, 2020 at Waterbury Hospital with his loving family beside him. He was the widower of Michele E. (Freeman) Dugan. Rob was born in Waterbury December 6th, 1949, son of the late John J. and Virginia (Christiano)  Dugan Sr.  He worked at Richards Metal Products in Wolcott for 30 years until his retirement in 2009.  Rob attended Woodstock in August of 1969, was a huge Beatles fan , and...

Naugatuck-Thelma B. (Boulanger) Malone, age 98, widow of John Malone, passed away peacefully on Sunday February 9, 2020 at Apple Rehabilitation Center in Watertown.   Mrs. Malone was born in Waterbury, CT on May 19, 1921, daughter of the late Elby and Catherine (Currie) Boulanger.  She was a graduate of Wilby High School and was a longtime Naugatuck resident.  She had worked at Connecticut Manufacturing and Scovill Manufacturing for many years. Thelma was a communicant of...

Naugatuck - Adolph Joseph “Duke” Bendler, Age 77, of Naugatuck, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 1, 2020 , surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of JoAnn (Coppola) Bendler for 53 years.  Duke was born on October 23rd, 1942 in Derby, CT. He was the son of the late Adolph John and Julia (Mitchell) Bendler. He received his bachelor degree from Fairfield University, his Masters degree from Southern Connecticut State University, and his 6th...

BETHANY- Alfred H. Ferrara, 90, of Bethany, died Wednesday, January 29th, 2020 at Glendale Center in Naugatuck. He was the husbsnd of Diane E. (Soboleski) Ferrara. Alfred was born April 29th, 1929 in New Haven, Ct., son of the late John and Amelia (Vanacore) Ferrara. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean War. He worked as a sorter for the U.S. Postal Service until his retirement after 35 years. Since 2000 he was devoted to taking care of his wife Diane. He we...

NAUGATUCK - Richard Joseph Krajewski, 77, of Naugatuck, died Sunday, January 5th, 2020 at his home. He was the husband of Madeline (Grzelak) Krajewski. Richard was born in Brooklyn,  N.Y. May 3rd, 1942, son of the late Boleslaus Frank and Hedwig Frances (Kojola) Krajewski. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War. He worked at Uniroyal Chemical as a chemical engineer for 17 years. He retired from International Paper. In addition to his wife he leaves...

Waterbury-Linda Novocinski, age 62, passed away peacefully at Autumn Lake Nursing Home on December 29th, 2019. Born in Waterbury, CT on June 14, 1957, she was daughter of the late Henry and Helen (Maclina) Novocinski.  Linda was a lifelong Waterbury resident, and had worked at AT &T as well as Webster Bank for many years.  She enjoyed her family and spending time with her boxer Boozer. Linda is survived by her two brothers, Robert Cherepinsky and his wife Marcia of...

MIDDLEBURY - Joan Adele (Moritis) King, 77, of Middlebury, passed away Sunday, December 29th at Beacon Brook Health Center in Naugatuck. She is survived by her husband Frederick S. King. In addition to her husband, she leaves two sons,Frederick J. and wife Katherine King of Alexandria, VA, and Jared King of Salisbury, NH.  She also leaves behind her brother Alan and his wife Kathie Moritis of Bellevue, WA, her grandchildren, Adam, A.J. and Noah, her nieces,...

Naugatuck-Nevair Grace Kazanjian, age 96, passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 24, 2019 at Abbott Terrace Health Center.   Born in Waterbury, CT on September 18, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Luther and Rose Kazanjian.   All services will be private.  To send an on-line condolence, please visit www.naugatuckvalleymemorial.com.  The Naugatuck Valley Memorial/Fitzgerald-Zembruski Funeral Home, 240 North Main Street, Naugatuck, is assisting the family with...

Beacon Falls- Delfim Regalado, age 63, beloved husband of Nancy (Russell) Regalado, passed away on Tuesday December 17, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital VITAS Innovative Care Unit. Born in Portugal on May 24, 1956, he was son of the late Augusto Alves and Maria (Rodrigues) Regalado. He was a resident of Beacon Falls since 1991 and had owned his own construction company for many years. Delfim was a member of Club Unico Portuguesa in Naugatuck, the Waterbury Portuguese Club, the Eagles Club...

Naugatuck-Edward J. Buehler, Jr., age 50, husband of Candi (Allan) Crouse, passed away on Sunday December 8, 2019.   Born in Waterbury, CT on February 11, 1969, he was son of Carol (Holloway) Buehler of Beacon Falls, and the late Edward J. Buehler, Sr.  Ed was raised in Beacon Falls, and was a graduate of Naugatuck High School.  He was a handyman and carpenter.  He enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening, his dogs, and spending time with his family and...