All Obituaries

Loving Mother and Grandmother Waterbury- Catherine Eleanor (Kubick) DiVito, 82, of Waterbury, died November 8th, 2019 at Vitas Hospice Care at St. Marys Hospital. Catherine was born November 16th, 1936 in Duryea, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Stephen and Catherine (Kridlow) Kubick.She resided in Falls, Pa. until moving to Waterbury. She worked as an assembler at Heminway Corp. until her retirement. She enjoyed spending time with her family. her yearly trips to Rhode Island and playing...

A Wonderful Man Charles Forish, 63, of Oxford Through the grace of our Lord, Charlie peacefully entered eternal life on Thursday, November 7, 2019, at Waterbury Hospital with the help and support of his loving wife.   Forty-four years ago, Charlie married his high school sweetheart and his best friend, Theresa Deegan Forish, and they raised their two sons, John and Charles (Chuck), to be exceptional young men.  Charlie was also a devoted, caring son to his mom, Harriett and...

NAUGATUCK- Irving "Spike" Harold Krusko, 85, of Naugatuck, died Tuesday November 5, 2019 at Waterbury Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Jean (Januska) Krusko.   Irving was born in Waterbury, CT on March 15, 1934, son of the late Metro and Marian (Brazee) Krusko.  He worked at Risdon Manufacturing for 33 years and FMP for 10 years until his retirement. Before his Alzheimer’s robbed him of his...

Rocky Hill-Israel J. Recio, age 75, husband of Florence (Swiderski) Recio, passed away at Hartford Hospital on Saturday October 19, 2019.   He was born in Waterbury, CT on June 17, 1944, son of the late Israel S. and Mary (Moniz) Recio.  He was raised in Naugatuck and was a graduate of Naugatuck High School.  Israel lived in Rocky Hill for more than 25 years, and retired from Pratt and Whitney Aircraft after 45 years of service.  He proudly served in the United States...

MIDDLEBURY- Alfred M. Smith, 89, of Middlebury died October 7, 2019 at River Glen Health Care in Southbury.  Al had a great sense of humor and quick wit.  He was always busy working on projects around the house but his favorite moments were with his family playing cards.  He served in the U.S. Army Aircorp as part of the Berlin Airlift.  He was retired from the Middlebury Transfer Station and was a member of the Middlebury Congregational Church and Middlebury...

BEACON FALLS - Americo Gabriel, 80, of Beacon Falls, also known affectionately as "Mickey" and "Gabe", died Saturday October 5th, 2019 at Hartford Hospital.  Americo was born in Naugatuck November 24th, 1938, son of the late Ralph and Viola (Visselli) Gabriel. He worked as a long shoreman in New Haven and for the Ct State Highway Department until his retirement. He was always willing to help anyone and could fix anything. Friends called him the man with the golden...

Tony Botticello of Beacon Falls, CT passed away in the late morning hours of October 2nd, 2019 at Griffin Hospital. He was 82 years old. He is survived by his loving wife MaryAnne, his sons Anthony, Christopher and James, his many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; predeceased by his son David.  Tony was born on November 25th, 1936 in Ravenswood, NY. He was the son of the late William and Alfredia Botticello and brother to the late William and Marie. He was an...

WATERBURY- Mary Ann (Regeski) Gorczynski Toscano, 98 , of Waterbury, died Sunday September 29th with Seasons Hospice at Glendale Center in Naugatuck.She was the widow of Frank Gorczynski and Patrick Toscano. Mary was born January 26, 1921 in Pittston, Pa.  daughter of the late Stanley and Mary (Rydzewski) Regeski. She was a longtime employee of Benrus Clock Shop before her retirement. Mary leaves daughter and son in law Carolyn and Richard Smith of Waterbury , daughter Patricia...

Beloved, Father & Grandfather   NAUGATUCK – Americo Vaz Teixeira, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 24, 2019. Americo was born on May 15, 1933, in Redondelo-Chaves, Portugal. He was the son of the late Joao and Francisca (Vaz) Teixeira.   Americo was predeceased by his wife, Maria Helena (Rodrigues), to whom he was married for over 57 years, and one daughter, Francisca Dias. He is survived by five daughters and one son; Amelia Esteves,...

Naugatuck-Joseph J. Pallacovitch, age 74, passed away at his home on Thursday September 19, 2019.   He was born in Waterbury, CT on June 23, 1945, son of the late Anthony and Josephine (Bendler) Pallacovitch.  A longtime resident of Naugatuck, Joe retired from the Chemical Division of Uniroyal, Inc. after many years of service and was also the former owner of the Brown Derby Café in Naugatuck.  He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and served during the...