Naugatuck-Ann (Panulyn) Salenik, 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2014. She was the wife of George Salenik. Mrs. Salenik was born on February 18, 1922 in Czechoslovakia, a daughter of the late John and Mary Panulyn. Because she lived in NY City as a single young women she often referred herself as a New Yorker. Upon her marriage and subsequent move to CT she worked as a stitcher for both Uniroyal, Inc and Stride-Rite for many years before retiring. Besides her husband she is also survived by her daughter Beth Salenik-Raccuia and her husband Ben. She was predeceased by two children, her son George who passed as a baby and a daughter Patricia who passed in 1974. The funeral will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2014 from the Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Ave, Naugatuck at 9:30 a.m. to St. Francis of Assisi Church, 318 Church Street, Naugatuck for a mass at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday morning from 9:00 a.m. until time of departure.
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Joseph Healy
Joseph R. Healy Allstate agent, chaired park department NAUGATUCK — Joseph R. Healy, 84, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at The Village at East Farms, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Rosemary (Dunn) Healy. Joe was born on Nov. 14, 1929 in Naugatuck, a son of the late John and Mae (Pettit) Healy. He was a graduate of Naugatuck High School and Fordham University, and served in the U.S. Coast Guard during the Korean War from 1951 to 1954. He was retired from Allstate Insurance, where he was a sales agent for 54 years. As a lifelong parishioner of St. Francis Church, he served as church lector, Eucharistic minister and member of the Catholic Council and Holy Name Society. Joe was also a member of the Naugatuck Park Department for 48 years, and served as its chairman for many years. Providing for the children of Naugatuck in countless ways was always a great source of pride for Joe. He was also a member of the Catholic War Vets, Knights of Columbus, Ancient Order of the Hibernians, Naugatuck Elks Club and was a founding member and past president of the Naugatuck Alumni Association. Besides his wife of 61 years, he is survived by his three daughters, Patricia Lynn and her husband William, Mary Downey and her husband Gerald and Rosemary Witkoski and her husband Hank; and seven sons, Joseph and his wife Traci, John and his wife Maryanne, James and his wife Debra, Vincent and his wife Deborah, William and his wife Kelly, Timothy and his wife Karen and Michael and his wife Michelle. He will also be missed by his 36 grandchildren and his four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother, John and his twin brother, Vincent. The funeral for Mr. Healy will be held on Monday, June 2, 2014 at 10 a.m., at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 318 Church St., Naugatuck. Friends are asked to meet directly at the church. Burial, with full military honors, will be in St. James Cemetery. Friends may call at the Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Ave., Naugatuck, on Sunday evening from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made payable to Joseph R. Healy Scholarship Fund in care of Naugatuck Alumni Association, P.O. Box 474, Naugatuck, CT 06770.
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Lois Lukeski
Prospect – Lois (Rodman) (Doback) Lukeski, 82, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2014 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Thaddeus (Ted) Lukeski. Mrs. Lukeski was born on November 10, 1931 in Shamokin, Pa., the daughter of the late Marlin and Mabel (Davies) Rodman. Lois was longtime employee of the Naugatuck Rubber Company and retired from the Waterbury Visiting Nurses Association where she was a Certified Nurse’s Assistant. Mrs. Lukeski is survived by two daughters, Pamela Crispino, and her husband, Joe of Meriden and Lois Caron and Jim Stringer of Terryville, two sons, Scott Lukeski of Prospect, and John Lukeski and his wife Kelley of Prospect. She will also be missed by her seven grandchildren, Joseph, Amy, Matt, Brie, Taylor, Nicole and Alyssa, and six great-grandchildren. Mrs. Lukeski is also survived by her brother, Charles (Jack) and his wife Mary Rodman of Naugatuck, several nieces and nephews and her cousin/best friend, Adeline Amador of Florida. All arrangements for Mrs. Lukeski will be private. The Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 26 Waterbury Rd, Rte. 69, Prospect, is in charge of her arrangements. Donations can be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Easter Seals per Lois’s request.
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Thomasine Connelly
Prospect-Thomasine (Tomi) Connelly, 71, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2014. She was the wife of the late Vincent Connelly. Mrs. Connelly was born on December 7, 1942 in Springfield, MA a daughter of the late Thomas Bodley and Victoria (Skawrinski) Bodley. She was retired from Pettit Tools where she worked for many years. She is survived by her son, Michael Cimini and his wife Angela Cheng-Cimini of Sturbridge, MA, and her sister, Joan Drake of ME. She will also be missed by her two grandchildren, Christina and Matthew. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 from 5-7 p.m. at the Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 26 Waterbury Rd, Rte. 69, Prospect. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. A breast cancer survivor, Tomi always sponsored her granddaughter in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. Memorial contributions may be made online at www.avonwalk.org, walker Christina Cimini or by check at Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, 33 Broad St, Suite 700, Boston, MA, 02109, please note Christina Cimini, participant #531046, team youth walkers.
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Edward Day
Delray Beach, Fl. – Edward A. Day, 85, of 5160 Las Verdes Circle, formerly of Naugatuck, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2014, at Delray Medical Center. He was the husband of Jeanne (Normand) Day. Mr. Day was born on October 13, 1928, in Naugatuck, the son of the late John and Mary (Dehefska) Dziengielewski. He retired from Uniroyal Chemical in Naugatuck, after over 40 years of service. Mr. Day is survived by a daughter, Christine Perriello and her husband, Vincent, of Rolling Hills, Ky., and two sons, Daniel Day of Terryville, and David Day and his wife, Jennie of Naugatuck. He will also be missed by four grand children and several great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son, Dennis Day of Stamford. The funeral for Mr. Day will be held on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at 9:00 a.m., at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 318 Church St., Naugatuck. Friends are asked to meet directly at the church. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery. Friends may call at the Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Avenue, Naugatuck on Wednesday evening from 5-7 p.m.
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Darren McKenty
Waterbury – Darren J. McKenty, 44, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 12, 2014. Mr. McKenty was born on November 10, 1969 in Messina, N.Y., a son of Gail (Tessier) McKenty and the late John McKenty. He was Executive Director for Marquee Events and Catering of Hartford. In addition to his mother, Gail, Darren is survived by his two sisters, Diana Fairbrother of Middletown, Ct. and Denise Krouther of Beaumont Tx., and his brother, Michael McKenty of Tolland, Ct. He will also be missed by Dennis J. Sullivan IV, of Waterbury, his partner of 25 years. The funeral service for Mr. McKenty will be held on Tuesday evening, June 17, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at the Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 26 Waterbury Rd, Rte. 69, Prospect. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening from 5:00 p.m. until the start of the service.
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Donna Dietz
Naugatuck-Donna (Gabani) Dietz, 54, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2014 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was the wife of Dirk Dietz. Donna was born on January 14, 1960 in Waterbury a daughter of the late Emo and Elizabeth (Caulfield) Gabani. She worked as a paraprofessional at Naugatuck High School for many years, but her first priority was being a Wife and Mom to her loving family. Besides her loving husband Dirk, she is also survived by her three daughters, Mary, Amy and Lori Dietz, one sister, Kathleen Demers and her husband Joseph, and one brother, James Gabani and his wife Elaine. The family would like to thank her Nurse Nan at the Harold Leever Cancer Center and the Yale Smilow Center for all the care and compassion they gave Donna during this difficult time. The funeral will be held on Friday, June 20, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 318 Church Street, Naugatuck. Friends are asked to meet directly at the church. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery. Friends may call at the Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Ave, Naugatuck on Thursday evening from 5-7 p.m. Memorial Contributions may be made to The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center, 1075 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT.
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Mattie Verceski
Naugatuck-Mattie (Taylor) Verceski, 97, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at Beacon Brook Healthcare. She was the wife of the late Charles A. Verceski. Mrs. Verceski was born on March 3, 1917 in Sharon, CT, a daughter of the late Arthur Taylor and Grace (Vosburgh, Taylor) Lewis. She was retired from Uniroyal Inc., where she worked for many years. She is survived by her three daughters, Joan Ciasullo and her husband Ronald of Waterbury, Carol Butkevich and her husband Edward of Winsted, and Sue Schmelcke of Naugatuck. She will also be missed by her five grandchildren and her four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her three sisters, Jean Cross, Irene Zuranski, and her twin sister, Harriett Dechane, one brother, Arthur Taylor, as well as her son in law, the late William Schmelcke. There will be a gathering of family and friends from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at the Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 26 Waterbury Rd, Rte. 69., Prospect. Burial will follow in Pines Bridge Cemetery in Beacon Falls. The family would like to give special thanks to Beacon Brook Health Center and Hospice for the special care they gave Mattie during this difficult time.
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Nelson Bras
Naugatuck-Nelson Ribeiro Bras, 72, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2014, at St. Mary’s hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Maria Cremelinda Santos Bras. Mr. Bras was born on December 26, 1941 in Setubal Portugal, the son of the late Jose and Gloria Bras. He was the owner of Nelson’s Seafood which served Naugatuck and the surrounding area. Mr. Bras fought in Angola with the Portuguese Army during the Angolan War of Independence. He was a member of the Waterbury Portuguese Sport Club. Besides his wife, Maria, he is survived by his son, Nelson Bras of Naugatuck and his two daughters, Sandra Bras of West Springfield, Ma. and Paula Lacerenza, and her husband Joseph, of Naugatuck. He also leaves behind his three grandchildren, Joseph M. Lacerenza, Anthony Lacerenza, and Michelle Bras Joubert. He is also survived by four brothers, two sisters and many beloved family members. The family would like thank the staff of The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center of Waterbury, and the VITAS Inpatient Hospice Unit at Saint Mary’s Hospital for their care and compassion. Nelson fought a courageous battle with cancer. May his spirit of life and the love for his family near and far live in all of us. The funeral for Mr. Bras will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 2071 Baldwin Street, Waterbury. Friends are asked to meet directly at the church. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery. Friends may call at the Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 26 Waterbury Rd, Rte. 69, Prospect, Wednesday evening from 5-7 p.m.
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Darlene Donovan
Naugatuck – Darlene (Meyers) Donovan, 63, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2014 at The Hospital of Central CT., surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Michael Donovan. Mrs. Donovan was born on March 25, 1951 in Bridgeport, a daughter of the late Henry and Jeanne (Buddenhagen) Meyers. She was employed by the Stork Club Child Care& Development Center of Cheshire. Besides her husband, Darlene is survived by her two sons, Michael Jr. and Ryan, her two daughters, Tara and Kelly Donovan and her sister, Deborah Zalik and her husband Christopher. She will also be missed by her granddaughter, Cailin. The funeral for Mrs. Donovan will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 318 Church St., Naugatuck. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Friends may call at the Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Avenue, Naugatuck Thursday morning from 9:30 a.m. until departure. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or ASPCA P.O. Box 96929 Washington, DC 20090-6929.̃
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John Mihalcik
North Haven – John Joseph Mihalcik Jr. 34, passed away unexpectedly on June 14, 2014 after a long illness. He was the husband of Carla (Ayoub) Mihalcik. John was born on July 24, 1979 in Waterbury. He was the son of Cynthia Farrell-Davis of Naugatuck and the late John Mihalcik Sr. In addition to his wife, John is survived by his son Thomas-John and daughters Jasmyne and Jacinda Mihalcik. He also leaves behind three sisters, Kimberly Tyree of Shakopee, MN, Cassandra Drury of Ansonia and Carly Davis of Naugatuck, a brother William Mihalcik of Beacon Falls, his paternal grandmother Faye Mihalcik of Colebrook NH, maternal grandfather John Farrell Sr. of Plattsburgh NY, step-mother Michelle Mihalcik of Beacon Falls, step-father Jonathan Davis of Naugatuck, and nephews Sylas Tyree and Kevin Roncarti, along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. John was predeceased by a son John J. Mihalcik III, his brother Matthew Mihalcik, his paternal grandfather Steven Mihalcik Sr. and maternal grandmother Gail Trumble. A memorial service to celebrate John’s life will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Beacon Falls Congregational Church, 69 Wolfe Ave, Beacon Falls. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours and the Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Ave, Naugatuck has been entrusted with arrangements.
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Ruby Anderson
Naugatuck-Ruby L. (Mullins) Anderson, 88, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Arthur H. Anderson, II. Ruby was born on January 6, 1926 in Hardy, AR a daughter of the late Richard and Athena (Neal) Mullins. She worked as a Nurse’s Aide for Waterbury Nursing for many years before retiring. Ruby was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend. She had a gentle, beautiful spirit; she loved God, animals, flowers, crocheting, bird-watching and most of all her family and friends. She is survived by three daughters, Jodie Giragosian, Donna Fritz, and Ruby P. Anderson, her eight sons, Arthur H. Anderson III, Nils Anderson, Stephen Anderson, Robert Anderson, Richard Anderson, Gary Anderson, Matthew Anderson, and Charles Anderson, her brother, Richard Mullins, and close companion of many years, Ervin Wright. She will also be missed by thirty-four grandchildren, thirty-seven great grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband she was predeceased by a daughter, Linda Thompson of Virginia and sister-in-law Johanna Boyson. Funeral services and burial will be held at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours and Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home of Naugatuck has been entrusted with the arrangements. The family will be holding a Memorial Service on Sunday, July 6th at 3:00p.m. at The Church of New Life, 74 Kelly Road Extension, Middlebury, CT.
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Arthur Pratt
Naugatuck-Arthur C. Pratt, 65, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2014 at Griffin Hospital. He was the husband of Judee (Finsel) Lenners Pratt. Arthur was born on July 22, 1948 in Waterbury a son of the late, Edward and Mable (Monroe) Pratt. He was retired from Anaconda Copper & Brass where he worked as an inspector for many years. He was a Sergeant in the US Marine Corps. and fought in the Vietnam War. He was a member of the VFW post 1946, American Legion, and was the past Exalted Ruler of the Naugatuck Lodge of ELKS. Besides his wife Judee, he is survived by one son Jack Lenners of Oxford, two step daughters, Molly Lenners of Woodbury and Kimberly Magnuson of Norwalk, , two sisters, Marilyn LaFontain and her husband Ernest of Prospect and Judy Bartlett and her husband Wayne of Ft. Wayne, IN, two brothers, Robert Pratt of Houghton, LA and Edward Pratt and his wife Pam of Naugatuck. He will also be missed by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews as well as several great-nephews. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Griffin Hospital, especially in the hospice ward for the wonderful care they gave Arthur in his time of need. The funeral will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Ave, Naugatuck. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. The ELKS ritual will be performed at the funeral home on Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. and the Veterans Council will meet at the funeral home on Friday evening at 7:45 p.m. to perform their ritual. Memorial contributions may be made to: Elks National Foundation, 2750 North Lakeview Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614-2256.
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Jay Poust
Wolcott-Jay E. Poust, beloved husband of Nancy (Farrell) Poust, passed away at Waterbury Hospital, Monday, June 23, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Jay was born on November 1, 1946, son of the late Roy and Betty Poust. He graduated from Naugatuck High School and Richer College. Jay served in the US Army from 1970 to 1973. Jay managed the family garage, Poust Service Station until becoming employed by the state of Connecticut Judicial Marshal Service. He was a member of the VFW 201 Auxillary and the ELKS Club 265. Jay loved all sports, fishing, golf, and softball. He was an avid fan of the NY Yankees, Giants, Duke and UCONN basketball and football teams. Jay coached girls basketball and softball. He enjoyed cooking, trips to the casino, vacations in Saratoga and Rhode Island. In addition to his wife, Nancy he is survived by his daughter Janis Jensen and her husband Mark and a grandson Kagen. He also leaves Nancy’s children, Carol, Eddie and his wife Dawn. Jay was also “Poppy” to her grandchildren, Kelsi, Craig and Randy. He also leaves a sister Sandra Dunn and her husband Tom, plus several nieces and nephews. The family will be receiving friends on Friday, June 27, 2014 at the Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Ave, Naugatuck from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. The service will be held at the funeral home immediately following the calling hours. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. To place online condolences please logon to: www.buckmillerbrothers.com.
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Kathleen Kunin
Kathleen Baillieul-Kunin Known for love of family, animals LITCHFIELD – Kathleen Baillieul-Kunin, 93, wife of the late Sumner James Kunin, passed peacefully on Monday, June 23, 2014. She was born Aug. 13, 1920, in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada. A former member of the United Methodist Church in Watertown and the Union Congregational Church in Oakville, Kay was known for her love of her family and her animals. Kay loved to visit her home in Canada and to share those memories with her children. Kay is survived by her three children, two daughters, Brenda Kunin of Woodbury, Lorraine Arcovio and her husband, Ronald Arcovio, of Waterbury, and a son, Kenneth Sumner James Kunin and his wife, Dorothy Neth-Kunin, of Naugatuck; she also leaves five grandchildren, Klye, Ronnie, David, Dominick and Jamie, and four great-grandchildren, Emily, Megan, Ethan and Justice. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 26 Waterbury Road, Route 69, Prospect. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. The family will receive friends Wednesday, the morning of the memorial service, from 10 to 11 a.m. The Kunin family would like to thank Brandywine for the care and attention they have given Kay these past 12 years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001.
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Marilyn McGrath
Naugatuck – Marilyn McGrath, 88, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2014, at VITAS at St. Mary’s Hospital after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Francis McGrath. Marilyn McGrath was born on June 29, 1926 in Danbury, CT. She attended Danbury schools. Marilyn was the daughter of the late Frederick and Marion Merritt. She was a homemaker. She was a diehard Yankees and sports fan. She enjoyed fishing and the great outdoors. Marilyn was most proud of her family, raising her four children and her grandchild Rory Culhane Jr. Marilyn was completely devoted to her family. She will be reunited with her loving mother, Marion Merritt. Marilyn is survived by her lifelong companion of 35 years Marcus Gene Johnson, her two daughters, Sharon Melvin and her husband, Gary, of Lebanon, N.H. and Kathleen Cerchia, and her husband Michael, of Naugatuck. She will also be missed by her grandchildren, Kenneth Ambrose Jr., Amy Deptula, Shannon Smith, Justin Melvin, Rory Culhane Jr., Lori Connary, Michaela Cerchia, and her 18 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son, Francis McGrath and her daughter, Dolores Culhane. The funeral for Mrs. McGrath will be held on Monday, July 7, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, 25 West Street, Danbury. Family and friends are asked to meet directly at the church. Burial will be in Raymond Hill Cemetery, 165 Gleneida Ave, Carmel, NY. Friends may call at the Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Avenue, Naugatuck on Sunday afternoon from 4-6 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family is kindly requesting donations to be made to Connecticut Community Care, 76 Westbury Park Road Suite 301E, Watertown, CT 06795 and Saint Mary’s hospital foundation, 56 Franklin Ave, Waterbury, Ct 06706.
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Henrietta Jordan
MIDDLEBURY — Henrietta (Hilinksi) Jordan, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, died Monday, July 21, surrounded by family at her daughter’s home in Brookline, Mass. She was 95 years old. A coal miner’s daughter and a Rosie the Riveter of her day, Henrietta was born on April 16th, 1919, in Waterbury, Ct., to Clementina and Anthony Hilinksi, at the height of the Spanish Flu pandemic. As she often recounted, she was gravely ill as an infant and her Polish immigrant parents were told by a local doctor to “call the undertaker.” Desperate, her parents brought her to see a local medicine man, Chief Two Moon, who she always credited, along with her devoted parents, for saving her life. As an adolescent, she and her family moved to Nanticoke, PA where her father labored as a coal miner. She and her family returned to Waterbury several years later. During World War II, she joined the thousands of other “Rosie the Riveters” who supported the war effort, working the assembly line at Scovill’s Manufacturing in Waterbury to make munitions for allied forces. After the war, she fell in love and married James Jordan of Middlebury, who served in the Army at D-Day and was captured and held prisoner of war by German forces at the Battle of the Bulge. Together they raised six children in Middlebury, where they were both longtime residents and communicants of St. John of the Cross Church. A devoted mother and grandmother, Henrietta was happiest when surrounded by her family. An accomplished self-taught cook and child of the Depression, to her food was love, and she shared that love generously with family, friends and neighbors, whether it was a slice of Blueberry Buckle or perfectly crisp fried chicken. She loved nothing better than to whip up a ratatouille from vegetables picked fresh from the family garden, or to send her kids out on long expeditions to pick enough wild blueberries to make a pie for dessert. Her passion for cooking, laughter and dancing were passed down to her children and grandchildren, who have all embraced her spirit of love and generosity. That generosity was returned by her daughter and son-in-law, Judith and John Lauerman, of Brookline, MA, in whose home she spent the final years of her life. Henrietta was predeceased by her husband, James; her son James; her son-in-law, Nestor Pangilinan; and her siblings, Jean Mendyka, Ray Hilinski, and Helen Krawchuk. She leaves her sister and brother-in-law, Wanda and Tony Suchower of Seymour, CT.; her daughter, Janet Pangilinan of Waterloo, IA, and her grandchildren, Faith Pangilinan of Rockville, MD., Scott Pangilinan of Cedar Rapids, IA, Todd Pangilinan of Portland, OR and Amy Pangilinan of Seattle, WA; her daughter and son- in-law, Joan and Joseph Rinaldi of Harwinton, CT, and her grandchildren, Jessica Rinaldi and her husband John Skibo of Medford, MA., and grandson Philip Rinaldi of Harwinton, CT; her son, Gary Jordan of Naugatuck, CT; her daughter and son- in-law Judith and John Lauerman, and her grandchildren, Hanna and James Lauerman of Brookline, MA; and her daughter and son-in-law, Susan Jordan and Timothy Clifford, and her granddaugher, Keely Clifford, of New York City. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 25th at 10 a.m. at St. John of the Cross Church, 1321 Whittemore Road, Middlebury, CT, followed by burial in Middlebury Cemetery. Friends and family please meet directly at church. Relatives and Friends may call at Buckmiller Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Ave., Naugatuck, on Thursday, July 24th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Henrietta’s remembrance to St. Jude’s, (stjude.org) or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or to a charity of your choice.
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Gloria Pinto
GLORIA PINTO “Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother” NAUGATUCK, CT Gloria Pinto, 90, of Naugatuck, widow of Antonio Pinto, died Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at Beacon Brook Health Center surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Pinto was born in Gralhos, Portugal a daughter of the late Vicente and Isabel (Perreira) Fernandes and had lived in Naugatuck most of her life. Mrs. Pinto worked as a seamstress, having retired from Waterbury Garment, and was a communicant of Our Lady of Fatima Church in Waterbury. Mrs. Pinto is survived by her daughter and son in law, Lenore and Art Nunes, her son and daughter in law, John and Beatrice Pinto and her son Lenny Pinto all of Naugatuck, her grandchildren Julie Jannetty, John Pinto, Tina Vassallo, Tammi Pinto, Justin Nunes, Len Pinto and Stacey Meister, 13 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 10:00am at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 2071 Baldwin Street, Waterbury. Relatives and friends are kindly asked to meet directly at Church. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery. Calling hours are Friday from 5:00 to 8:00pm at Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Avenue. To honor Gloria’s memory, contributions may be made to Our Lady of Fatima Church, 2071 Baldwin Street, Waterbury, CT 06706. To leave an on line condolence, please visit www.buckmillerbrothers.com.
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Tina Curtis
TINA L. CURTIS Naugatuck, CT Tina L. Curtis, 53, of Naugatuck, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 26, 2014 in Naugatuck surrounded by her loving family. Tina was born in Waterbury, CT a daughter of Rachel (Begin) Crary and the late Franklin D. Curtis and had lived in Naugatuck and Waterbury all of her life. Tina was a special person, who made friends and was loved wherever she went. Tina was active for many years with Special Olympics, she worked at WARC and she absolutely loved her dolls, especially Suzie Q. Tina is survived by her best friend, her mother Rachel Crary of Naugatuck, her sister Cathy Rietchel of Florida, her sister and brother in law Louise and William Demers of Naugatuck, her brother Frank Curtis of Waterbury, her sister Wendy Curtis of Florida, her aunt Yvonne Piambino of Florida and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at 10:00am at the Buckmiller Thurston Mengacci Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Avenue. Burial will follow in St. James Cemetery. Calling hours are Tuesday from 5:00 to 8:00pm at the funeral home. To honor Tina’s memory, contributions may be made to WARC, 1929 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06705.
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