All Obituaries

Naugatuck-Maria Amelia (Roque) Paiva, age 77, widow of Jose A. Paiva, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Friday November 16, 2018.   Mrs. Paiva was born in Cadima Cantahede, Portugal on April 22, 1941, daughter of the late Amadeu Jorge and Maria Da Natividade Gomes Roque.  She settled in Naugatuck with her family in 1983 and had lived for 32 years in Brazil before coming to the United States.  Maria was a member of the Naugatuck Senior Center...

Waterbury-Marguerite (Marens) Mihailoff, age 103, joined her beloved husband, James, on October 27, 2018.  A beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, Marge always had a warm smile and a gleam in her blue eyes.   Born on May 4, 1915 in Brooklyn, NY to John J. and Grace ( DelMonte) Marens, she led a full and active life after graduating from Eastern District High School in Brooklyn.  Granny (Auntie Marge) worked for many years as a...

Mary (Forish) Wasula passed away on October 22 surrounded by her family. She was 97 years old.   Mary was born on June 24th 1921 in Naugatuck CT to her parents, Mary (Fuska) and George Forish. She attended school in Naugatuck CT. She was married to her loving husband Steven Wasula who moved from Albany New York to settle down with her in Naugatuck. Mary worked for Uniroyal and meticulously maintained her home all her life. She was always out in her yard mowing the lawn, taking care of...

Naugatuck-Loretta (Wilkas) Dalessio, age 80, passed away peacefully at Wolcott View Manor on Tuesday October 16, 2018.   She was born in Middlebury, CT on May 4, 1938, daughter of the late John J. Wilkas, Sr. and Sophie Wilkas.  A longtime Naugatuck resident, Loretta was a Registered Nurse and former owner of the Eastview Manor Convalescent Home in Prospect.   She leaves her niece Donna Wilkas; her three nephews, John, Joey and Jared Wilkas; and her beloved puppy...

Naugatuck-Julia (Waranowicz) Dayner, age 98, widow of John Joseph Dayner, passed away at her home on Monday October 15, 2018.   She was born in Union City, CT on January 28, 1920, daughter of the late Thaddeus and Amelia (Ostapiec) Waranowicz.  A lifelong resident of Naugatuck, she was a graduate of Naugatuck High School class of 1937.  Julia retired from Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan, and had also worked as secretary at the Footwear Division of Uniroyal and Peter Paul...

Naugatuck-Joan C. (Stankiewicz) Larrabee, age 75, beloved wife of Russell J. Larrabee, passed away on Saturday October 13, 2018 at the VITAS Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital.   Joan was born in Norwich, CT on April 2, 1943, daughter of the late Joseph and Emma (Couture) Stankiewcz.  She enjoyed her family and watching her grandchildren grow.   Among her survivors are her children; her sons Russell Larrabee, Jr. and his wife Gayle, Mark Larrabee and his wife Kasey; and...

Beacon Falls- David Andrew Kmetz, 51, of Beacon Falls, died  unexpectedly October 2nd, 2018 at his home.  David was born in Bridgeport, Ct. September 19th, 1967, son of Robert J. and Renee (Guralski) Kmetz of Beacon Falls. He was a graduate of Emmett O'Brien Technical High School.  He was a professional wallpaper hanger and vinyl installer working in the hotel industry. In addition to his parents, he leaves his brother and sister in law  Robert J. and Melanie Kmetz...

    Southbury-Edwin S. Taranovich, age 81, husband of the late Lorraine “Lorrie” (Marens) Taranovich, passed away Wednesday September 26, 2018 at Riverglen of Southbury.   Ed was born in Waterbury, CT on August 26, 1937, son of the late Stanley and Catherine (Koleski) Taranovich.  He proudly grew up in Union City, graduated from Naugatuck High School and attended Southern Connecticut State University.   He, along with his wife, owned and operated...

Bethany-Susan (Simpson) Bush, age 62, wife of Steven J. Bush, passed away on Wednesday September 19, 2018 at Masonic Care of Wallingford.   Susan was born in Derby, CT on June 18, 1956, daughter of the late John L. Simpson, Sr. and Lila (Allison) Simpson.  Susan resided in Bethany with her family for the past 26 years.   In addition to her husband Steven, Susan is survived by her son, Justin Bush (Kelly) and two grandsons Abiathar Bush and Cahlen Bush of Naugatuck. ...

Thomaston-Christopher Mailhot, age 55, husband of Tammy (Olander) Mailhot, passed away on Wednesday September 19, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.   He was born in Waterbury, CT on May 16, 1963, son of Winifred (Bulman) Mailhot of Waterbury and the late Paul J. Mailhot.  Chris lived in Thomaston for the past eight years and was currently working at Platt Brothers & Co.  He enjoyed hiking, the beach and motorcycle riding.  He was actively involved in...