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Naugatuck – Mrs. Dorothy M. (Gephart) Sequenzia, age 92, of Naugatuck, died Monday August 13,2012 at Waterbury Hospital. She was the widow of Crocie J. Sequenzia.

Mrs. Sequenzia was born in Williamsport, PA on December 2,1919 a daughter of the late Oscar and Rose (Phermann) Gephart. She was retired from the Uniroyal Inc. Footwear Division in Naugatuck where she had worked in the Outsole Department for many years and was a communicant and founding member of St. Vincent Ferrer Church in Naugatuck. She was a member of the St. Vincent Ferrer Church Ladies Guild and enjoyed puzzles, reading, knitting, crocheting and gardening. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family being a truly loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.

Mrs. Sequenzia is survived by a daughter, Rosemary Littlejohn and her husband Bruce of Naugatuck, two sons, Robert Sequenzia and his wife Dorothy (Tuckey) Sequenzia of Naugatuck and Joseph Sequenzia and his wife Geraldine (Chisek) Sequenzia of Florida, 4 grandchildren, Joseph Sequenzia Jr. and his wife Kellyann, Deborah (Littlejohn) Casey, Kara (Sequenzia) Haas and her husband Mark and Brett Littlejohn, 9 great grandchildren, Danielle, James, Abigail, Brendan, Aidan, Leopold, Massimo, Aeva and Robert and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by 2 sisters, 1 brother and a grandson, Robert Sequenzia Jr.

A funeral mass will be held on Friday August 17,2012 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Vincent Ferrer Church. Family and friends are asked to please meet directly at the church. Burial will be in St.James Cemetery in Naugatuck. There are no calling hours. The Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home 82 Fairview Ave. Naugatuck is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association 5 Brookside Drive Wallingford, Ct. 06492.

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Patricia A. Davis
Walmart manager

PROSPECT — Patricia Ann Davis, age 49, of Prospect, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, at her home.

Patricia was born in Prospect on Sept. 24, 1962, daughter of the late Irving and Jeannette (DuPlaise) Davis. She worked as a department manager at Walmart in Bristol and was a member of the Beacon Falls Congregational Church. She enjoyed spending as much time as she could with the “Light of Her Life,” her niece, Laci Davis, and also overseeing care for her Aunt Althea Hubbell. She also loved her dog, Tippy.

Patricia is survived by two brothers, Robert Davis and his wife, Margrite, of Waterbury, and Ed Davis and his wife, Bonnie, of Prospect; her aunts, Patty Lessard and Althea Hubbell; and cousins, Reverend Doreen Horstman, Harold Hubbell and Tammy Marino-Zollo.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012, at 10 a.m. at Beacon Falls Congregational Church, 69 Wolfe Ave., Beacon Falls. Family and friends are asked to please meet directly at the church. Burial will be in Prospect Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Friday, Aug. 17, 2012, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 26 Waterbury Road, Route 69, Prospect.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Road, Newington, CT 06111.

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Edward J. Miller
Business owner in Wolcott

PROSPECT — Mr. Edward J. Miller, age 62, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012, at Saint Mary’s Hospital.

Mr. Miller was born in Waterbury on Jan. 12, 1950, son of the late Henry and Mary (Capristo) Miller. He was a business owner in Wolcott and a communicant of St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church in Prospect. He was a former member of the Prospect Town Council, the Prospect Economic Development Commission, and the Prospect Board of Assessment Appeals. He was a former chairman of the Prospect Planning and Zoning Commission, past president of the Prospect Chamber of Commerce, member and past president of the Prospect Jaycees, and a member of the Elks Lodge. He was an avid animal lover. Most importantly, Ed cherished the time that he spent with his grandchildren.

Mr. Miller is survived by two daughters, Stacey Gardner and her husband, David, of Southbury, and Melissa Miller of Danbury; two sisters, Susan Dommu of Waterbury, and Gail Miller of Waterbury; two grandchildren, Olivia Gardner and Cameron Gardner; his former wife, Donna L. (Krin) Miller of Prospect; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012, at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church, 4 Union City Road, Prospect. Family and friends are asked to please meet directly at the church. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery, Naugatuck. Calling hours will be held today from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 26 Waterbury Road, Route 69, Prospect.

Memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA of Connecticut, Inc., 359 Spring Hill Road, Monroe, CT 06468.

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Prospect – Mrs. Lorette (Dumont) Leclerc, age 85, of Prospect, died Wednesday August 22,2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Paul E. Leclerc.

Mrs. Leclerc was born in Middletown, Ct. on August 5,1927 daughter of the late Eugene and Angelina (Talbot) Dumont. She was a communicant of St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church in Prospect. She graduated from St. Ann’s School in Waterbury and attended Waterbury Catholic High. She enjoyed crocheting and was a member of the Prospect Senior Center Knitting and Crocheting Group and also loved feeding the birds everyday. She was a truly loving and dedicated Mother and Grandmother who cherished all of the time that she was able to spend with her family.

Mrs. Leclerc is survived by three daughters, Pauline Watts and her husband Leslie of Newport, N.H., Rachel Gorman and her husband Joseph of Prospect and Rebecca Watts of Newport, N.H., Two sons, Laurent Leclerc and his wife Jan of Walpole, N.H. and Ernest Leclerc and his wife Michelle of Prospect, thirteen grandchildren, Eric Watts and his wife Trista of Charlestown, N.H., Amy Watts of Bellows Falls, VT, Sean, Kathleen and Jillian Gorman of Prospect, Renee Watts of Charlotte, N.C., Angelique Watts of Newport, N.H., Paul Leclerc and his wife Adriane of Langdon, N.H., Lauren Leclerc and her husband David Brenneman of Bowdoin, ME., Jason Leclerc and his wife Jennifer of Langdon, N.H., John Leclerc of Walpole, N.H., Daniel and Douglas Leclerc of Prospect, four great grandchildren, 2 sisters in law, a brother in law, cousins and many nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be held on Saturday August 25,2012 at 8:30 a.m. from the Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home 26 Waterbury Rd. Route 69 Prospect to St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church 4 Union City Rd. Prospect for a mass at 9 a.m. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Waterbury. Calling hours will be held at the funeral home on Friday August 24,2012 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Prospect Senior Center 6 Center St. Prospect, Ct. 06712. The family wishes to thank CT Hospice Nurses of Shelton for their wonderful care and thoughtfulness.

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Mrs. Lucy T. Galiette
Naugatuck beautician

NAUGATUCK — Lucy T. (Capello) Galiette, 93, of Naugatuck, passed away peacefully Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012, under the care of VITAS at Waterbury Hospital. She was the beloved wife of 62 years of the late Dominic J. Galiette.

She was born Sept. 19, 1918, in Naugatuck, the daughter of the late Vito and Marie (Sabia) Capello. A graduate of Naugatuck High School, she was the owner and hairdresser for over 35 years of Galiette’s Beauty Salon in Naugatuck. Her customers experienced great beauty care, including complementary lunch and chauffeur service provided by her husband, Dom.

She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who cherished her family and was extremely proud of all her children and grandchildren’s accomplishments. She was a devoted friend to many and would do as much as she could to help them out when in need. She was deeply religious and was a communicant of St. Vincent Ferrer Church in Naugatuck

Lucy is survived by her two children, a daughter, Sandra M. Santarsiero and her husband, Leonard, of Naugatuck, and a son, John J. Galiette and his wife, Mary Eileen, of Naugatuck. She also leaves seven grandchildren, Leonard Santarsiero, Mary Beth Santarsiero, Donna Mulhall, Nicole Galiette, Christopher Santarsiero, Amy Santarsiero and Matthew Galiette; and 11 great-grandchildren, Chloe and Rory Stults, Ryan and Mia Galiette, Jack, Emma, Will, Charlotte and Caroline Mulhall, and Willow and Tess Santarsiero.

Having multiple medical issues throughout her life, the family would like to extend its deepest thanks, especially to Dr. Ralph Tremaglio, Dr. Stanley Hersh, and the numerous home health care givers throughout her life for the outstanding care, compassion and kindness they provided her. Despite her medical problems, she was a determined fighter who would not give in to these illnesses until she was ready to say it is time to go.

A funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, at 10 a.m. at St. Vincent Ferrer Church, 1006 New Haven Road, Naugatuck. There are no calling hours. Family and friends are asked to please meet directly at the church. Burial will follow in Saint James Cemetery, Naugatuck. The Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Ave., Naugatuck, has been entrusted with the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent Ferrer Church, 1006 New Haven Road, Naugatuck, CT 06770; or to VITAS, 199 Park Road Ext., Suite 102, Middlebury, CT 06762.

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Torrington-Linda Arlene (Petrozza) (Mooney) Michaels, 57, passed away on Monday August 27, 2012 at Torrington Health and Rehab surrounded by her loving family.

Linda was born on November 4, 1954 in Waterbury a daughter of the late John Petrozza and Theresa (Gervais) (Petrozza) Mooney and the step daughter of John Mooney. She was an employee of Stop & Shop in Naugatuck and formerly worked at Uniroyal Inc, Footwear Division. She enjoyed gardening, and spending time with her family. She was an avid supporter of her son and his fellow brothers in the U.S.M.C.

She is survived by her three daughters, Tammy Tardiff of Torrington, Cassie Michaels of Naugatuck and Julie Kerns of Waterbury, two sons, Arthur Michaels III of Waterbury and Shane Michaels of Harwinton, three sisters, Cathy Parella of NC, Pamela Tully of Prospect and Jacqueline Mooney of Beacon Falls, two brothers, Jack Mooney of Naugatuck and Patrick Mooney of New Haven. She also leaves her eight grandchildren and her former husband, Arthur Michaels, Jr.

The funeral will be held on Saturday, September 1, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Vincent Ferrer Church, 1006 New Haven Rd, Naugatuck. Everyone is asked to meet directly at the church. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. Friends may call at the Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Ave, Naugatuck on Friday evening from 6-8 p.m.

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Beacon Falls-William F. Ford, 86, passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Dolores (Ruppe) Ford .

Mr. Ford was born on December 13, 1925 in Waterbury a son of the late Raphael E. Ford and Helen (Ahearn) Ford. He was a graduate of Naugatuck High School class of 1943 and was class president and a member of the Cheshire Community Band and the Naugatuck Historical Society. He attended Yale University and graduated from UCONN School of Pharmacy. He joined his father as owner of Ford Pharmacy in Naugatuck for 42 years which is still in business today. He is a US Navy Veteran having fought in the invasion of the South Pacific

Besides his wife of Beacon Falls he is survived by six daughters, Joann M. Ryan of Naugatuck, Eileen Zeidler of Naugatuck, Mary E. Jokubaitis of Middlebury, Christina A. DaSilva of Naugatuck, Carol A. Ford of Deerfield, MA and Kathleen M. Rau of Naugatuck, one son, William F. Ford Jr. of Waterbury, seven step-children, Laura Farley of FL, Rebecca Farley of TX, Margaret Scholan of FL, Kenneth Farley, Jr. of FL, Therese Flannery of Seymour, David Farley of Beacon Falls and George Farley of FL. He also leaves his sister, Bernice Cronin of Fairfield, thirty-two grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his first wife Mary (Malone) Ford and one daughter Nancy E. Nichols

The funeral will be held on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michaels Roman Catholic Church, 25 Maple Ave, Beacon Falls, everyone is 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 Monday evening from 5-7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: St. Michaels Roman Catholic Church, 25 Maple Ave, Beacon Falls, CT 06403 or the Howard Whittemore Library, 243 Church St, Naugatuck CT 06770.

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Albert A. Rupsis
Retired from Uniroyal

BEACON FALLS — Albert A. Rupsis, 96, passed away on Friday, Aug. 31, 2012 at the Shady Knoll Health Center in Seymour. He was the husband of the late Catherine (Patterson) Rupsis.

Mr. Rupsis was born on March 11, 1916 in Troy, N.Y. and was the son of the late Anthony and Sophia Rupsis. He worked for the Uniroyal Co. until his retirement in 1977.

Mr. Rupsis loved golfing, fishing and hunting and even made his own bullets and fishing lures. He was an avid stamp and coin collector and loved to read, garden and listen to classical music. He was a communicant of St. Michael’s Church.

He is survived by four daughters, Jacquelyn Buckmiller of Fairfield, Tara Mazzetti and her husband Armand of Wolcott, Catherine (Kate) DelVecchio and her husband Frank of Middlebury and Helen Wells and her husband Steven of Kelowna, Canada; two sons, John (Tony) Rupsis and his wife Evelyn and Michael Rupsis, all of Beacon Falls; and a daughter-in-law Eileen Rupsis; two brothers, Joseph Rupsis and his wife Mary of Winchester, Ky. and Stanley Rupsis of Hartford.

Mr. Rupsis also leaves 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews . Besides his wife and parents, he was predeceased by his son David Rupsis.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012 at 11 a.m. at St. Michael’s Church, 25 Maple Ave., Beacon Falls. There are no calling hours. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

The Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Ave., Naugatuck is in care of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Michael’s Church.

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Naugatuck- Mary C. (Kennedy) Carroll, 92, passed away on August 31, 2012 at St. Mary’s VITAS unit. She was the wife of the late James S. Carroll Sr.

Mary was born in Waterbury on August 18, 1920. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Rosella (Creem) Kennedy. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School, Class of 1938. Mary was a communicant of St. Francis Church in Naugatuck where she was an active parishioner for many years.

She is survived by her son James S. Carroll Jr. and his wife Lois of Waterbury; three daughters: Mary Jane (Janie) and her husband Ronald Tatro of Somerville, NJ.; Margaret (Peggy) and her husband Jack Gillis of Temple Terrace, FL.; Barbara and her husband Barry Lavalle of Newton, MA. She is also survived by her sister Joan Bolger of Fairfield. Besides her husband and parents Mary was predeceased by her sisters, Margaret Luddy and Frances Spain and her brother, Reverend Charles Kennedy. Mary leaves eleven grandchildren: Michael and Brian Carroll, Nicole, Lauren, Matthew and Christopher Tatro, Christine and Michael Gillis and Kate, Jennifer, and Sarah Lavalle. She leaves nine great grandchildren as well as many loving nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her dearest friend, Sister Madeline Follachio.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, September 7, at 12:00 noon at St. Francis of Assisi Church 318 Church St. Naugatuck. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery. Calling hour will be from 10:30 to 11:30 on Friday morning at Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Avenue, Naugatuck.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the St. Francis School Foundation, PO Box 292, Naugatuck, Ct. 06770.

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Prospect-George Ralph Coelho, 90, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased by his wife Wanda (Zdonick) Coelho.

Mr. Coelho was born on August 16, 1922 in Waterbury a son of the late Francisco Coelho and Casilda (Borges) Coelho. He was retired from Bristol Co. He was a talented craftsman, who enjoyed woodworking. He possessed a great sense of humor and enjoyed music of the 30′s/40′s. He was proud to serve his country in WWII and also proud of his Portuguese heritage.

He is survived by his son, Edward Flanagan of New Canaan, two grandchildren, Lori Vincent and Edward Jr. and three great-grandchildren Dylan, Riley and Ella. He also leaves a very special friend Levi Hardy of Prospect.

Besides his wife and parents he was predeceased by six siblings.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 7, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. at the Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 26 Waterbury Rd, Prospect. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. until the service begins.

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Mrs. Inez M. Bramhall — Active in church, community

PROSPECT — Mrs. Inez May (Zeller) Bramhall, age 94, of Prospect, died Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, at Paradigm Healthcare Center of Prospect. She was the widow of James Clarence Bramhall.

Mrs. Bramhall was born in Waterbury on April 2, 1918, daughter of the late Joseph and Elma (Broadbent) Zeller. She was retired from the Uniroyal Inc. Footwear Division in Naugatuck where she had worked for many years and was a member of the Prospect Congregational Church.

She was a 7th degree member of the National Grange for 75 years having held many offices, served as financial secretary for the Prospect Congregational Church for many years, was a member of the Prospect Congregational Church Women’s Association, the Prospect Historical Society, the Prospect Senior Center and the Prospect Cemetery Association. She was a former member of the Commission on Aging and the Bethlehem Fair Association. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and ceramics, was member of the Quilting Club at the Prospect Senior Center, and will be fondly remembered for Mrs. B’s Attic White Elephant Table at the Prospect Congregational Church Bazaar.

Mrs. Bramhall is survived by several nieces and nephews, including her goddaughters, Lois Barber and her husband, Fred, of Prospect, and Kathy Brown and her husband, Derek, of Prospect; nephew, Richard Barber and his partner, Mark Renaud, of Ogunquit, Maine, and great-great-nephew, Robert Harvey III of Prospect.

The funeral will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. from the Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 26 Waterbury Road, Route 69, Prospect, to the Prospect Congregational Church, 25 Center St., Prospect, for services at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Prospect Cemetery. Calling hours will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012, from 4 to 7 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Prospect Congregational Church Elevator Fund, 25 Center St., Prospect, CT 06712; or to the Prospect Senior Center, 6 Center St., Prospect, CT 06712.

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Mrs. Pauline N. Del Vecchio
Uniroyal retiree

BEACON FALLS — Mrs. Pauline N. (Hodio) Del Vecchio, age 87, of Beacon Falls, died Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury. She was the wife of Frank J. Del Vecchio.

Mrs. Del Vecchio was born in Beacon Falls on April 19, 1925, a daughter of the late Harry and Mary Hodio. She was retired from the Uniroyal Inc. Footwear Division in Naugatuck, where she had worked for many years, and was also a former employee of Big Y Supermarket in Ansonia. She was a communicant of St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church in Beacon Falls, and she enjoyed cooking, sewing and gardening.

Besides her husband, Mrs. Del Vecchio is survived by a daughter, Paula Balanda of Beacon Falls; a son, Frank D. Del Vecchio and his wife, Kate, of Middlebury; three grandchildren, Amy Karpovich and her husband, Jon, of Thomaston, Frank Del Vecchio and his wife, Shawna, of Seymour, and Antonio Del Vecchio of Middlebury; four great-grandchildren, Mason and Jaxon Karpovich, and Angelina and Gabriella Del Vecchio; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a grandson, David Balanda, a sister, Augusta Taylor, and two brothers, Steve Hodio and Ted Hodio.

A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church, 25 Maple Ave., Beacon Falls. Family and friends are asked to please meet directly at the church. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery in Naugatuck. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Ave., Naugatuck.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church, 25 Maple Ave., Beacon Falls, CT 06403.

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Anthony W. Berardi Jr.
Retired electrician

NAUGATUCK — Anthony William (Brud) Berardi, Jr., 69, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012, at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury. He was the loving husband of Lorraine Marie (Bellemare) Berardi for 48 years.

Mr. Berardi was born on Aug. 15, 1943, in Waterbury, a son of the late Concetta (DiLuzio) Berardi and Anthony William Berardi, Sr. of Wolcott, and the stepson of Rose Berardi of Wolcott. He was an electrician for many years and retired from Local Union 488. He enjoyed going to Rhode Island beaches and visiting all local casinos with his wife.

Besides his wife, he is also survived by his daughter, Denise Marie Berardi of Naugatuck; his son, Anthony W. Berardi, III of Waterbury; a sister, Nancy Berardi of Naugatuck; and his two brothers, William Berardi and his wife, Lynn, of Naugatuck, and Robert Berardi and his wife, Julie, of Prospect. He also leaves two grandsons, Jacob E. Crosby of Naugatuck, and Matthew Berardi (M.J.) who is serving overseas, in addition to many nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his mother, he was also predeceased by a sister, Joan (Berardi-Colucci) Creaven.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Thomas Greco, MD, PC and his staff for all their care and efforts throughout many years.

A memorial Mass will be held on Monday, Sept. 24, 2012, at 10 a.m. at St. Vincent Ferrer Church, 1006 New Haven Road, Naugatuck. Family and friends are asked to meet directly at the church. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. The Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Ave., Naugatuck, is in charge of the arrangements.

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Bristol – Elizabeth Ann (Sigetti)Jonaitis, 80, passed away peacefully July 23, 2012, at Bristol Hospital.

She was born on May 5, 1932, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late John and Mary Sigetti of Naugatuck. In her younger years, Elizabeth worked as a secretary at the UCONN Waterbury campus. She then devoted her time to raising her children before becoming a longtime employee of the Wolcott Board of Education. She made many friends along the way before retiring in the mid 1990′s. She lived in Wolcott for 49 years, relocating to Bristol in 1999.

Elizabeth was a warm, fun loving woman who enjoyed entertaining family and friends. She was an avid cook, making traditional ethnic recipes to share with all who came to visit. She had an open-door policy and everyone was always welcome in her home. In later years, she took enjoyment in reading, music and relaxing on her front porch and back yard deck just enjoying life.

Elizabeth is survived by her son, John A. Jonaitis, Jr. daughter in law Tera, grandchildren Christopher and Julia, all of Colorado. Her daughter, Lisa M. Jonaitis of Bristol. Her sister, Rose Gallo of Naugatuck, and many very special nieces and nephews as well as treasured friends. She also leaves behind her faithful four-legged companions Delilah, Liliana and Spooky.

She is predeceased by her brothers, John, Lawrence, Charles, George and Michael Sigetti a sister, Mary Fredricks and her ex-husband John Jonaitis.

The funeral will be held on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. from the Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Ave, Naugatuck to St. Francis of Assisi Church, 318 Church Street for a mass at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday evening from 7-9 p.m.

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Jane Ann Hanley, age 90, of Easthampton, Massachusetts, formerly of Naugatuck and Prospect Connecticut died peacefully on July 27th at the home of her daughter Christine following a brief illness. She was surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Naugatuck on October 26, 1921 to Joseph and Georianna (Englehart) Hanley.
Mrs. Howson was the widow of Thomas F. Howson Sr. They had been happily married for over 46 years.
Mrs. Howson is also predeceased by her son Thomas F Howson Jr.,3 brothers, William Fleming, Francis Fleming, and John Hanley and 2 sisters Germaine Hanley and Betty Baker and great grand daughter, Jayla Ashley Lavallee.
She is survived by her daughters, Chris Howson Lynch of Easthampton, MA. and Germaine(Gerri) Howson Anderson and her husband Brian of Millinocket, ME., grandchildren, Clint Howson and his wife Tracy of Prospect, CT., Kelley Lukeski and her husband John also of Prospect, CT., Michelle Charette and her husband Gary of Millinocket, ME., Dan Anderson and his wife Amy also of Millinocket, ME., Morgan Lynch and her fiance Jaime Lavallee of Hadley, MA. Thomas Mills and Tammy Thompson and their families of Hagerstown,MD. and great-grandchildren, Zachary and Jacob Howson, Taylor, Nicole and Alyssa Lukeski, Evan and Kacie MaLaughlin, Makayla and Molly Anderson, and Jack Lavallee.
Mrs. Howson is also survived by 4 brothers, Jim Hanley of Naugatuck, CT., Joe Hanley and his wife Alice of Naugatuck, CT., Ray Hanley and his wife Barbara of Southbury,CT., and Bob Hanley and his wife Mary Alice of Newport, RI., sister-in-law Shirley Fleming of Naugatuck, CT., and former sister-in-laws Mary Mills and Carol Howson.
Jane is also survived by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews and their families as well as her very good friend Marge Bell.
Jane graduated from St. Agnes School of nursing in Hartford, Ct. and worked at St.Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury for many years. She was a devoted wife and Mother who enjoyed camping with her family including many happy summers at Kettletown State Park in Southbury, CT. She and Tom loved to travel together including their 4 month cross country trip in 1976 in their Tioga camper. Jane was a Den Mother, Brownie and Girl Scout Leader, member of the PTA and a Room Mother.
Jane grew up in a large family of 2 sisters and 7 brothers and the beloved family matriarch, Grammy Hanley, also known as Georgie. There is no measure of the love she felt for her siblings and how much she enjoyed spending time with them and their families. Most recently, Jane enjoyed visits from her brothers when they would come to visit her in Massachusetts and take her out for lunch. Jane was honored with a surprise 90th birthday party last October which was attended by over 100 family members and friends.
Jane would never turn down an offer to go to Popeyes for lunch, for Ice Cream in Oxford or anywhere else for that matter, like Abbotts or Blackies. She always looked forward to her trips to visit her family in Maine and enjoy a fresh Maine lobster dinner prepared by Brian.
Jane was well recognized for her baking skills including her speciality birthday cakes and homemade pies. She excelled in making Christmas cookies which her brothers and grandchildren especially enjoyed.
Jane always kept herself busy cooking, going to ceramics classes where she would bring her beautiful dolls to life. She liked to crochet, sew and embroider. Her favorite past time was gardening. Her backyard could challenge any fine English garden. Did we mention how much she liked flowers?
Jane’s family would like to thank everyone for each kind word or each special thought they send her way. We would like to thank the VNA and Hospice of Cooley Dickinson Hospital for their gentle and caring support, her home health aide Kim, and also the staff at Thayercare in Hadley. We would especially like to thank Dr. Paul Baecher, Jane’s doctor. He was always respectful, dignified, sometimes humorous but always kind. He would make himself available to take a call, or to see her in his office to avoid a visit to the ER. He and his staff are the best.
Jane and her grand daughter Morgan had developed a special relationship. Morgan learned early in her life that Gram was a caregiver and would do anything for her at any time. Jane was a good mentor because Morgan would do anything at anytime for her Gram. Gram understood Morgans love for horses and enjoyed going to the barn with Morgan to help take care of her horse Paxton, sweep the floors, or even watch Jack which could prove harder than caring for the horses.
Jack loved his Grammy Howso (his name for her) unconditionally. They played, laughed, read, walked, swam, and sometimes even napped together. He would go into her room early each morning to tell her to wake up, her coffee was ready. If she wasn’t fast enough, he would even try to pull her out of bed. Just last week, Jack helped the nurse take Grammy Howso’s blood pressure. The Physical Therapist would often ask Jack to help to get Grammy Howso to walk, stand or even sit so she could complete her evaluation. She would do anything for Jack.
Everyone will have their special memories of Jane, her brothers, neighbors, friends, her grand children and her great grandchildren and other family members. Jane (and Tom) always opened her heart and her home to people in need. She had that special nack to make you feel welcome, to sit down, relax and have coffee and…
Chris and Gerri will have memories of a Mom who could love you no more or any better. She was everything you could want in a Mom and more. She will be missed terribily. There is no way to express our love and admiration in words. But its okay, she knew we loved her and that she loved us.
Jane will be best rememberd as a remarkable daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, friend and most importantly, a very good person. She enjoyed looking at the clouds and reminded you of the beauty of nature all around us. She was a tough old girl but you won’t find anyone nicer.
Memorials may be sent to VNA and Hospice of Cooley Dickinson, 168 Industrial Drive, Northampton, MA, 01060.

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Mrs. Rosemary Tutolo
Enjoyed traveling

PROSPECT — Mrs. Rosemary (Edmond) Tutolo, age 71, of Prospect, passed away on Friday, July 27, 2012, at the VITAS Innovative Hospice Care Unit at Saint Mary’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Robert J. Tutolo Sr. for 51 years.

Mrs. Tutolo was born in Waterbury on Aug. 5, 1940, daughter of the late Stewart and Helen Edmond. She was retired after working as a retail sales associate and was a communicant of St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church in Prospect. She enjoyed traveling with her husband to Europe and the Caribbean. Her family also spent many memorable summers together at Charlestown Beach in Rhode Island. She loved spending time with her family, friends and grandchildren.

Besides her husband, Mrs. Tutolo is survived by two daughters, Lori Dickman and her husband, David, of Prospect and Susan Skoog and her husband, J.R., of Manchester; two sons, Robert Tutolo Jr. and his wife, Sheryl, of Northfield and Michael J. Tutolo and Gina Battistoni of Prospect; and seven grandchildren, Danielle and Steven Dickman, Bobby, Carly and David Tutolo, and Jason and Ryan Skoog.

A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church, 4 Union City Road, Prospect. Family and friends are asked to please meet directly at the church. Burial will be in Prospect Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Monday, July 30, 2012, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 26 Waterbury Road, Route 69, Prospect.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Memorial and Honor Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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Marion D. Larkin
Retired waitress

WATERTOWN — Marion D. (Chevrier) Larkin, 88, formerly of 12 Wolfhill Road, Wolcott, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at Apple Rehab of Watertown.

Mrs. Larkin was born on Sept. 23, 1923, in Rose Blanche, Newfoundland, a daughter of the late Clarence and Elizabeth Skinner. She was retired from many area restaurants where she worked as a waitress for many years. She was a member of the Waterbury Elks Lodge and the Emblem Club.

She is survived by two daughters, Elaine Bellemare of Waterbury and Diane Smith of Waterbury, and her daughter-in-law, Joan Chevrier of Prospect. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Bret Chevrier and his wife, Jacque, Scot Chevrier and Michael Bellemare, and one great-granddaughter, Sophie Chevrier. She was predeceased by her son, Mark Chevrier.

The funeral will be held on Monday, July 30, 2012, at 9:30 a.m. from the Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 26 Waterbury Road, Route 69, Prospect CT 06712, to St. Anthony’s Church for a Mass at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Prospect Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: WARC, 1929 East Main St, Waterbury CT 06705.

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Joaquim Santos Janeiro
Retired service technician

NAUGATUCK — Mr. Joaquim Santos Janeiro, age 65, of Naugatuck, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 27, 2012, at his home. He was the husband of Sharon Ann (Cuddy) Janeiro.

Mr. Janeiro was born in Portugal on Aug. 28, 1946, a son of the late Alexander and Maria (DaRocha) Janeiro. He was retired after working as a service technician for many years.

Besides his wife, Mr. Janeiro is survived by a daughter, Carrie Ann Janeiro and her fiance, Joey Gonzalez, of Waterbury; a son, Michael Janeiro of Waterbury; two brothers, Jose DaRocha of Waterbury and Miguel DaRocha of Waterbury; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Graveside funeral services and burial will be held on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, at 10 a.m. at Calvary Cemetery in Waterbury. Family and friends are asked to please meet directly at the cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Ave., Naugatuck.

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Loving Mother and Grandmother

Naugatuck-Elizabeth C. (Schiller) Harrison, 89, passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Robert Harrison whom she was married to for 58 years.

Mrs. Harrison was born on August 6, 1922 in Naugatuck a daughter of the late Louis Schiller and Katherine (Smith) Schiller. She worked for Town Clerk’s Office in Naugatuck for years and retired from John Howard Whittemore, Co where she worked as an office manager. She was a graduate of Naugatuck High School Class of 1940 and a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Church. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and YMCA Water Lilies. Elizabeth was an avid reader and enjoyed going to the Naugatuck Senior Center, Cape Cod, telling stories, laughing, singing, watching UCONN Huskies, going to musicals and plays, knitting/crocheting and decorating for the holidays. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family.

She is survived by her daughter, Karen Harrison of Bethlehem, four sons, Robert and William Harrison both of Middlebury, Steven Harrison and his wife Zorka of Lisbon, and Raymond Harrison and his wife Maria of Waterbury, two sisters, Grace Nolan of Naugatuck, Teresa Sroka of Wallingford, a sister-in-law, Mary Schiller and brother-in-law, Duane Bretvick. She also leaves her five grandchildren; Jessica Melendez, Mark Harrison, Brian Harrison, Kristy Harrison and Bill Harrison and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her sister Helen Bretvick and brother Louis Schiller.

The family would like to give special thanks to the Waterbury VNA Hope Team for the loving care they gave mom in her time of need.

The funeral will be held on Friday, August 3, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 318 Church St, Naugatuck. All 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 this evening from 5 to 7 p.m.

Memorial Contributions may be made to: St Francis of Assisi Church, 284 Church St., Naugatuck, CT 06770 or the Waterbury VNA, 50 Brookside Ave, Waterbury CT 06708.

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Prospect-Mary L. (Savosik) Moleski, 66, passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. She was the wife of William S. Moleski.

Mary was born on June 16, 1946 in Everett, MA a daughter of the late Walter and Mary Savosik. She was retired from Unilever a division of Elizabeth Arden where she worked as a document coordinator for many years. She was a communicant of St. Anthony’s Church and was an avid fan of the Bruins, 49ers’, Oakland A’s, St. Louis Cardinals and the UCONN Girls Basketball. She enjoyed needle point and most of all spending time with her family and friends.

Besides her husband William of 36 years she is survived by her sister, Arlene Tighe and her husband Jim of Cohasset, MA. She also leaves two nieces Lauren and Kathleen.

Special thanks to the personnel at Charlotte Hungerford for all of there care and support and the CNA and Nurses at Paradigm of Torrington who were like family to her.

The funeral will be held on Monday, August 6, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church, 4 Union City Rd, Prospect. Everyone is 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 on Sunday afternoon from 2-4 p.m.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: CT Humane Society, 701 Russell Rd, Newington, CT 06111.

To place online condolences please logon to: www.buckmillerbrothers.com.

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