All Obituaries

Naugatuck-Joseph A. Conroy, Sr., age 77, husband of Janet (Gallagher) Conroy, passed away peacefully on Saturday July 6, 2019 at Yale New Haven Hospital.   He was born in Waterbury, CT on June 13, 1942, son of the late William and Mary (Roberts) Conroy.  Joe was a longtime resident of Naugatuck, and had worked as an electrician for Union Local 660 in Waterbury and Local 488 in Bridgeport until his retirement.  He was an active member of St. Mary’s Church for many...

        Woodbury-Raymond J. Magas, age 101, husband of the late Mary (Nemet) Magas, passed away peacefully at River Glen Health Care of Southbury on Monday July 1, 2019.   Mr. Magas was born in Scranton, PA on December 1, 1917, son of the late Michael and Helen (Yeliga) Magas. He was a longtime resident of Naugatuck and retired as supervisor from the footwear division of Uniroyal, Inc. after more than 40 years of service. Ray had also lived in Florida for 22...

  Naugatuck-On July 1, 2019 John C.  Fruin, III lost his constant battle trying to overcome addiction.  A hard battle he fought for a long time, and one fatal dose that took him from us.   John was born on February 2, 1973, son of the late John (Jack) Fruin, Jr. and Francine (Baukus) Fruin. He was Dad to his greatest love Kassandra Jean Fruin whom he was so very proud of.   John graduated from Naugatuck High School class of 1991. He was called “Johnny...

    Naugatuck-Edward W. Mychaskiw died peacefully at home Monday morning, June 24, 2019.   Ed was born January 6, 1932 in Montreal to Stanley and Magdalene Mychaskiw.  At an early age he and his family moved to the United States and settled in Naugatuck.  He graduated from Naugatuck High School, obtained a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of CT and an MS degree in Engineering from the University of Bridgeport.   He married his...

Naugatuck-Annette (Raymond) Plourde, age 85, widow of Normand Plourde, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday June 22, 2019.   She was born in Maine on December 6, 1933, daughter of the late Patrick and Claudia Raymond.  Annette was a longtime Naugatuck resident and she enjoyed camping and spending time with her grandchildren.   She leaves her four sons, Joseph and his wife Lori and Steven Plourde, all of Meriden, Gary Plourde of Oakville, and William Plourde and...

Southington-Susan (Zembrzuski) Narus, age 63, beloved wife of Richard Narus, passed away at Hartford Hospital on Thursday June 20, 2019.   Suzi was born in Waterbury on July 28, 1955, daughter of the late Walter B. and Frances K. (Jascorwoski) Zembrzuski.  She was a longtime resident of Southington, and was an educator and media specialist in the East Hartford School system for 34 years.  Suzi was a crafty, fun person, an amazing cook, and she enjoyed camping, the beach, and...

    Waterbury-Mary (Cappelletti) Mangini, age 94, widow of William G. Mangini, passed away peacefully at the Village at East Farms on Wednesday June 19, 2019.   Mrs. Mangini was born in Waterbury, CT on June 29, 1924, daughter of the late Louis and Amalia (Carpinelli) Cappelletti.  She was a graduate of Waterbury Catholic High in 1942 where she was class Salutorian.  She retired from Naugatuck Glass Company after 22 years of service.  She was a longtime...

 “Smooth Al”   Oakville-Allan A. Krasnow, age 81, husband of the late Judy (Falco) Krasnow, passed away on Wednesday June 19, 2019 at Waterbury Hospital.   He was born in Hartford, CT, on August 26, 1937 son of the late Phil and Gert (Gershenowitz) Krasnow.  He was a 1955 graduate of Weaver High School in Hartford, and went on to graduate in 1959 from University of Connecticut with a Pharmacy degree.  Al lived in the Watertown area since 1964, and was...

      Beloved Daughter, Wife and Mom   Waterbury-Elizabeth “Betty” (Karas) Bebrin was born in Waterbury on May 15, 1930.  She was the daughter of Joseph and Mary Karas and the loving wife of the late Edward J. Bebrin to whom she was married for 62 years.  She was a lifelong resident of Waterbury, and graduated from Wilby High School, Class of 1948.   Before her children were born, Betty worked at Scovill Manufacturing in the Purchasing...

Prospect-Delfina (Tribanas) Paulo, age 87, widow of Americo Paulo, passed away on Tuesday June 4, 2019 at Glendale Center surrounded by her loving family.   Mrs. Paulo was born in Portugal on December 17, 1931, daughter of the late Augusto and Joaquima (Ramos) Tribanas.  She came to the United States in August 1969 with her family from Portugal and had worked at Mattatuck  Manufacuting for many years.  Delfina was a communicant of Our Lady of Fatima Church, and she...