Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Owned Nick Nardelli Grocery Store in Waterbury, and was the uncle of current owners of Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe in Naugatuck.
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Tuesday, May 15
ITALY — Nick Nardelli, age 81, died unexpectedly on April 30, 2012 in his hometown of San Pietro Infine, Province of Caserta, Italy. He was born November 15, 1930, son of the late Diomira De Iulianis and Domenico Nardelli. He came to the United States in 1967 and opened Nick Nardelli’s on the corner of West Dover and South Main Street in Waterbury. Nick retired in 1996 and chose to return to his home town of San Pietro Infine, Province of Caserta, Italy, where he enjoyed the remainder of his life. He leaves his brother Corraddo Nardelli and his wife Dina; his nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews all of Italy. He also leaves a niece Diana Troiano-Nardelli and three nephews, Anthony, Marco and Joseph Nardelli all of Middlebury. Nick…
Former Naugatuck resident, Iraq War veteran and retired master sergeant of the U.S. Airforce.
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Tuesday, May 15
SEYMOUR — Ms. Latisha M. (Gandy) Kennedy, 41, of 31 Patrick Drive passed away unexpectedly on Sunday May 13, 2012 at Griffin Hospital. She was the daughter of Timothy Gandy Sr. and Dorothy (Ireland) Gandy. Latisha was born in Waterbury on February 23, 1971. She attended Naugatuck schools and graduated from Naugatuck High School. She also graduated from the University of Maryland with her bachelor’s degree. Latisha was currently perusing her master’s degree of Science Technology Management, Project Management. She was a retired master sergeant 20-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force. During that time, she did two tours of duty in Iraq. Latisha was awarded the following decorations, medals, badges, citations, and campaign ribbons: Air Force …
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Longetime Naugatuck resident.
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Thursday, May 10
WATERBURY — Irene (Olszewski) Kowalewski, 92, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2012. She was the widow of John Kowalewski. Irene was born on September 12, 1920 in Naugatuck a daughter of the late Michael and Evelyn (Kovzan) Olszewski. She is survived by one son, John A. Kowalewski of Waterbury and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Besides her husband she is predeceased by two sisters, Hedwig Cavalera and Helen Olszewski and two brothers Walter and Stanley Olszewski. A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 11, 2012 at 10 a.m. at St. James Cemetery, Cross Street, Naugatuck. There are no calling hours and the Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 26 Waterbury Rd, Rte. 69, Prospect is in charge of the arrangements. For …
World War II veteran and former Prospect mayor.
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Thursday, May 10
PROSPECT — George A. Sabo, Jr., 87, of Prospect, passed away peacefully at his home May 9, 2012 with his loving wife, Shirley (Matijosaitis) and children around him. George was born May 19, 1924 in Waterbury, the son of George A. Sabo Sr. and Alice (Wrynn) Sabo. He was a resident of Prospect since 1938 and was a communicant of St. Anthony Church. A veteran of World War II, he served in the 3110th Signal Service Battalion credited in the Normandy, Northern France and Ardennes-Alsace Campaigns. After completing his service he worked for Southern New England Telephone Company as a cable splicer. Always committed to public service, he left SNET to become the town of Prospect’s first full time executive officer a role he held for 10 years, a…
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Woman charged with DUI, man charged with assault.
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Wednesday, May 9
The following list of arrests was provided by the public information officer at the Naugatuck Police Department. An arrest does not constitute a conviction and the charges are allegations until proven otherwise in a court of law. MAN ARRESTED ON ASSAULT CHARGE Michael J. Strenk, 37, 103 Walnut St., Naugatuck, was charged with third-degree assault, a breach of peace and two counts of second-degree failure to appear after he was taken into custody from his home on three arrest warrants stemming from an assault in August. Strenk was released on a total $3,400 bond and is scheduled to appear in Waterbury Superior Court on May 23. WOMAN CHARGED WITH DUI Ewa Kotlewski, 20, 48 Greenwood St., Naugatuck, was charged with driving under the influence…
Naugatuck resident for 44 years, longtime employee for Ansonia Copper & Brass.
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Wednesday, May 9
NAUGATUCK — Mr. Marcel J. Laliberte, 77, of Cherry Street Ext. Naugatuck, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 8 2012 at Saint Mary’s Hospital. He was the husband of Jane (Kruse) Laliberte. Mr. Laliberte was born in Waterbury on November 2, 1934, a son of the late Raoul and Maria (Cote) Laliberte. He was a Naugatuck resident for 44 years and retired as purchasing agent from Ansonia Copper & Brass after 50 years of service. He was a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Church. He enjoyed the outdoors, woodworking, playing cards, and feeding the birds. Besides his wife of 56 years, he leaves three sons, Mark Laliberte and his wife Terri of Thomaston, Kenneth Laliberte of Plymouth, Jeffrey Laliberte of Naugatuck; two daughters…
Decorated World War II veteran, a communicant of St. Francis Church in Naugatuck.
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Wednesday, May 9
NAUGATUCK — Mr. Sam Francis Perrotti, 87, of Naugatuck, passed away late Monday evening May 7, 2012, at the Middlebury Convalescent Home. He was the husband of Marie A. (Pesanelli) Perrotti. Sam was born in Waterbury Oct. 25, 1924, a son of the late Pasquale and Carolina (Billotta) Perrotti and was educated in the local school system. He moved to Naugatuck 53 years ago. He was a U.S. Marine Corps. veteran in World War II, serving as a corporal in the Plane Maintenance Division, and was the recipient of the Good Conduct Medal, the WWII Victory Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Medal, and a certificate of Satisfactory Service. He was the retired co-owner of Bendix Brake of Waterbury working there for over 30 years. He was a communicant of St. …
Monday, May 7, 2012
Longtime Naugatuck resident and communicant of St. Francis Church in Naugatuck.
NAUGATUCK – Helen Soboleski, 87, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2012 at Waterbury Hospital with her son Mark at her side. She was the wife of the late Henry M. Soboleski. Mrs. Soboleski was born February 6, 1925 in Ansonia, the daughter of the late Paul and Rose (Biga) Metelski. She was a longtime Naugatuck resident, where she was a communicant of St. Francis Church. She was employed for 23 years at the Peter and Paul Company. Mrs. Soboleski is survived by her sons Henry Soboleski and his wife Ginger of Kapaa, Hawaii, and Mark Soboleski and his wife Rose of Oakville, with whom she made her home; her grandchildren Michelle and Brett Soboleski of Hawaii, Melanie Vasas and her husband Jason of Waterbury, Rachel Hatton of Naugatuck, Jennifer…
Former Naugatuck police detective and former owner of Anthony's Pizza in Waterbury.
MIDDLEBURY — Ronald W. Pruchnicki, Sr., age 70, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday May 4, 2012. Ron was born in Waterbury on October 3, 1941, son of the late Theophile and Dorothy M. (Kraus) Pruchnicki. He resided in Naugatuck for most of his life and he graduated from Naugatuck High School. Ron moved to Middlebury five years ago. He had retired from the Naugatuck Police Department, being the only permanent detective in town at that time. He was the owner of Corey’s Market in Naugatuck for many years. He also owned and operated Anthony’s Pizza in Waterbury, which moved to Oakville where it still remains and is being operated by his family. He leaves his son Ronald W. Pruchnicki, Jr. of Naugatuck; his daughter Carrie Lombardo of…
Sunday, May 6, 2012
A paramedic and lover of animals.
PROSPECT — Jennifer Lynn Szyndlar, age 50, of Prospect, died unexpectedly on Saturday May 5, 2012 at Waterbury Hospital. Jennifer was born in Waterbury on August 26, 1961 daughter of John F. Szyndlar Sr. and Lorraine M. (Moniz) Szyndlar of Prospect. She was a former employee of Corametrics and 76 Truck Stop and volunteered as a paramedic in Wolcott. She loved animals, worked on a horse farm, and also enjoyed riding motorcycles. In addition to her parents, Jennifer is survived by two brothers, John F. Szyndlar Jr. and his wife Lisa of Plymouth and James M. Szyndlar of Prospect, 6 nephews, Zachary, Jacob, Marshal, Mitchell, Samuel, Matthew and 1 grand nephew, Damien. The funeral services will be held on Wednesday May 9, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. …
