William Earl Weymer, Sr.

William Earl Weymer, Sr., age 88, of Seymour, entered into rest on Friday, November 7, 2014 at Waterbury Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Seymour on November 20, 1925, son of the late Prentice and Bessie Blackman Weymer.

Bill was a retired Technician with the Kerite Company of Seymour and had also worked at the former Garden Gate Restaurant of Seymour. He was a lifelong Seymour resident, was a member of the Rev. Albert Callahan Tenants Association and was a member of the Concordia Singing Society.

Bill will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. His loving family includes his two caring sons William E. Weymer, Jr. and his wife Kathleen of Naugatuck and Alan J. Weymer and his wife Dianna of Seymour, his four cherished grandchildren Jennifer Weymer of Naugatuck, Heather Weymer of Bridgeport, Alyssa Weymer of Seymour and Anthony Pozucek of Naugatuck and several loving nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his two loving brothers Walter and Ernest Weymer.

Friends and relatives may call at the Miller-Ward Funeral Home, 260 Bank St. (RT. 67, across from Klarides Village), Seymour on Sunday, November 9, 2014 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm. The Funeral Service and Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Bill’s memory may be made to The Salvation Army through the funeral home.

To light a virtual candle or leave on-line condolences please visit www.millerwardfuneralhome.com.

Mary Ann (Chernock) Deyo

Mary Ann (Chernock) Deyo, age 100, of Oxford peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 8, 2014 in Griffin Hospital.

Born in Queens, New York on March 6, 1914 of immigrant Czech parents, Mary was one of seven brothers and sisters.

She was predeceased by her husband, George W. Deyo.

Mary will always be remembered as a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend. She loved gardening, was a wonderful cook and enjoyed family gatherings. She was an avid bowler and NASCAR race fan and enjoyed going on cruises and her favorite meal was lobster. Mary was a devoted communicant of St. Thomas Apostle Church in Oxford.

She is survived by two sons, George W. Deyo, Jr. (Mary K. Clifford Deyo) of Oxford and Terrance J. Deyo (Susan L. Deyo) of Seymour, three grandchildren, Heather Kochinchak (Jonathan) of Sandy Hook, Karen M. Giana of East Berlin and Sheri L. Deyo of Wallingford, five great-grandchildren, Jacob Deyo, Mikayla, Rachel and Kelly Giana and Hunter Colt Kokinchak.

Memorial Services will be private and at the convenience of her family. There are no calling hours. The Miller-Ward Funeral Home, 260 Bank Street, Seymour is in charge of arrangements.

Donations in remembrance of Mary can be made to the Griffin Hospital Hospice Program, 130 Division St., Derby CT 06418.

Friends may leave condolences at www.millerwardfuneralhome.com.

Dorothy H. Fedorowicz, 85, of Framingham, MA , formerly of Ansonia, entered into rest on Sunday, October 26, 2014 in St. Patricks Manor, Framingham. She was the devoted wife of the late Joseph Fedorowicz.

Mrs. Fedorowicz was born in Shelton on June 13, 1929, daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Mikulak) Daiuto, attended St. Joseph Grammar School, and graduated from Shelton High School. She was a resident of Ansonia for most of her life before moving to Framingham.

She was a retired machine operator for BIC and also was employed at Eastside Green House in Ansonia for many years. She was a former member of the Church of the Assumption in Ansonia.

She is the beloved mother of Alice Hilsbeck and her husband Charles, Jane Fedorowicz and her husband Michael Golibersuch, and Susan Pyne and her husband Gerald. She is the loving sister of Betty Benis and her husband Alan, and the cherished grandmother of Rita Hilsabeck, Andrew Golibersuch, William Golibersuch, Katherine Pyne, and Edward Pyne.

Friends may greet her family on Thursday from 4 to 7 PM in the Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Road, Shelton. On Friday her funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 8:45 AM for a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM in the Church of the Assumption in Ansonia. Burial will follow in Mt St. Peter Cemetery Derby.

Memorial contributions can be made to A.L.S. Association, CT Chapter, 4 Oxford Rd., Unit D4, Milford, CT 06460.

Leave condolences online at www.riverviewfh.com.

Dr. Floyd Stuart Naylor, age 72, of Derby and formerly of Trumbull, loving husband of Susan Wesp Naylor, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 07, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Stamford on June 26, 1942 he was a son of the late Charles and Lorena Purdy Naylor.

A graduate of Mitchell College and the New York School of Chiropractic, Dr. Naylor was an area Chiropractor for many years and practiced at the Rader Chiropractic Center in Stratford. A volunteer for many years for Boy Scout Troop 65 in Trumbull, he was proud to have been a Silver Beaver Leader.

An avid golfer, he was also a member of the Highland Golf Club in Shelton. But above all he was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather who cared for his family and will be missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his beloved wife of 30 years, survivors include two sons, Timothy C. Naylor of San Diego, CA and Craig K. Naylor and his wife Jennifer of Bedford, MA, a daughter, Jennifer E. Naylor of Derby, six cherished grandchildren, Trista, Timothy Jr., Nicholas, Charles, James and Henry; mother-in-law, Elizabeth Young of Sea Cliff, NY and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by two brothers, Donald and Roger Naylor.

Relatives and friends can greet the family at a memorial gathering celebrating his life on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 from 5-7 p.m. at the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull. Prayer services will take place on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorial contributions to The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital 350 Seymour Ave., Derby, CT 06418.

To leave an online condolence or for further information, visit us at www.abriola.com.

Alba Beam, age 95, of Derby, entered into rest on Saturday November 8, 2014 in the Griffin Hospital Derby. She was the devoted wife of the late Harry Beam.

Mrs. Beam was born in Derby on October 5, 1919 daughter of the late Carlo and Rose Colonese Iaomacci, and was a lifelong resident, and a member of St. Mary’s Church.

She was an employee of the Wiffle Ball, Inc. for many years until her retirement.

She is the beloved sister of Esther Passaretti, Rita Sadick, the late Dominick Iaomacci, the late Carlo Iaomacci, Jr., and the late Theresa Clark. Mrs. Beam also leaves many loving nieces and nephews.

Friends may greet her family on Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:30 AM in the Edward F. Adzima Funeral Home 253 Elizabeth Street Derby. Her funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 10:30 AM for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM in St. Mary’s Church Derby. Burial will follow in Mt. St. Peter Cemetery.

At the request of her family in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’ Church 212 Elizabeth Street Derby.

Please leave online condolences to her family at www.adzimafh.com.

Maria Giugno, 70, of Ansonia, peacefully entered into eternal rest on November 7, 2014, in the comfort of her home with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Gaetano Giugno for 52 years.

Mrs. Giugno was born in Caltanissetta, Sicily, Italy on July 25, 1944, daughter of Michelina Rossica Giordano of Ansonia and the late Salvatore Giordano.

She and her husband were married in Italy on February 6, 1962 and shortly thereafter were blessed with two sons, Salvatore and Mario. In 1966, they traveled to the United States and settled in Ansonia where their two daughters, Letizia and Gina were born.

Maria was a devoted communicant of Holy Rosary Church in Ansonia.

In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by two sons, Salvatore Giugno of Naugatuck and Mario Giugno (Gina) of Ansonia, two daughters, Letizia Posta (Benedetto Sr.) of Woodbridge and Gina Eliasson (Nils) of Derby, a brother, Louis Giordano (Elia) of Orange, a sister, Josephine Colapietro (Pasquale) of Ansonia, 11 cherished grandchildren, Alicia Ayala (Jose) and Antonio J. Posta of Woodbridge, Benedetto J. Posta Jr. of Ansonia, Lisa Marie Giugno, Michele A. Giugno and Michael A. Giugno of Naugatuck, Melissa E. Giugno and Maria T. Giugno of Ansonia, Brian M. Eliasson, Joseph R. Eliasson and Robert A. Eliasson of Derby, 3 great-grandchildren, Santino M. Ayala, Lia M. Mercado and Nico M. Giugno and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by an infant son, Michele Giugno.

Visiting hours will be held on Sunday November 9, 2014, from 3-7 pm in the chapel of the SPINELLI-RICCIUTI/BEDNAR-OSIECKI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia. On Monday, her funeral will be held at 9:15 am from the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am at Holy Rosary Church in Ansonia. Entombment will take place in Mt. St. Peter’s Mausoleum in Derby.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association through the funeral home.

To send an act of sympathy, please visit www.spinelliricciutifh.com.

Ronald James Kovaleski, age 76, beloved husband of 21 years to Antonina (Lojko) Kovaleski of Ansonia entered peaceful rest on Thursday, November 06, 2014 at his home.

He was the son of the late Anna Turaj and wash born on Dec. 16, 1937 in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Mr. Kovaleski was a Group Leader for BF Good rich and Latex Foam in Ansonia before his retirement.

In addition to his devoted wife, Mr. Kovaleski leaves five loving children, Karla Kovaleski of Kingport, TN, Mark Kovaleski of Seymour, Kym Kovaleski of Parrish, FL, Beata Pieciukiewicz of Brooklyn, NY and Dorota Trojak of Fairfield, three grandchildren, Nicole and Gwendelyn Kowaleski of Seymour, Oliver Binienda of Fairfield, his brother, David Oko and his sister, Marlene Oko.

His brothers and sisters, Helena Albert, Leroy Smith and Albert Oko predeceased him.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, Nov. 13 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 1:00 p.m. at the Ralph E. Hull Funeral Home, 161 West Church Street, Seymour. Interment will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery, Ansonia.

To share a memory, please go only to www.hullfh.com.

Longtime Oxford resident Elizabeth (Gow) “Betty” Bradley, a career registered nurse, died Nov. 8, 2014 at the age of 90.

She lived in the same historic home in Oxford for over 53 years, where she raised her family and pursued life with uncommon faith and enthusiasm. Betty was happily married for 68 years to her loving husband, Henry M. Bradley. Her passing occurred peacefully at home in the company of her immediate family.

Betty was the eldest of four siblings and born in New Haven, Connecticut in September 1924 to parents Harry D. & Elizabeth Gow of Derby. She was later joined in the family by sister Kathleen Gow Regan and brothers Harry D. Gow Jr. (“Bud”) and Gerard Gow (“Jerry”).

During her early years going to school in Derby, Betty developed an uncommon love for learning and a deep interest in helping people that eventually led her to pursue a career in nursing. She graduated from the Hospital of St. Raphael School of Nursing in New Haven in 1945 and began her practice as an RN in St. Raphael’s maternity ward.

After she married Henry in September 1946, Betty bravely professed she wanted to have four sons, a feat accomplished, as she gave birth to four boys in later years. With a need for “rambling” space, she moved the family home over the years from Derby to Milford to Ansonia and finally to Oxford, where there was enough open space to raise her sons.

Following a number of years being a stay home mom, Betty again returned to the other big love of her life, nursing, at the Griffin Hospital in Derby. During her many years at Griffin, she earned the respect of all as both a nurse and supervisor for her energy and accomplishments. Her most notable achievement was perhaps being a member of the team that opened Griffin’s first intensive care ward.

After a rich career in nursing, Betty retired from the Griffin Hospital in 1982 to devote her attention to her family and other interests. Betty was a member of the St. Raphael’s Nurse Alumni Association and her love for nursing also led to her faithfully participate in the famous Nurse’s Health Study, a cause she heartily believed in, for 37 years. This ongoing study follows the lives of tens of thousands of nurses and continues to provide the medical world with critical new insights into lifestyle factors, heath, diet and disease.

Among affiliations and interests, Betty was an active member of the Good Shepard Church in Seymour. In her later years, she regularly attended the daily televised masses broadcast by the Archdiocese of Hartford Office of Radio & Television. Among interests, Betty loved photography and dabbled in it for years. She also liked to hop on a bus with the girls — other retired ladies – and travel to the various Indian casinos in the area to try and beat their slot machines. No doubt, though, her biggest interests were playing Scrabble and doing crossword puzzles, activities she just loved.

Betty is survived by her loving husband, Henry, sons and daughter-in-laws Miles & Vicki Bradley of San Marcos, California, Martyn & Johanna Bradley of Norfolk, Virginia, David & Antoinette Bradley of Oxford, Connecticut and Jeffrey & Ann Bradley of Columbus, Indiana, and grandchildren Joshua, Brent, Jordan, Sarah, Kelly, Samantha, Matthew, Alexandra, Ann Marie and Shannon. Betty had five great-grandchildren with a sixth expected in the near future at the time of her death. She is also survived by her brother Gerard Gow and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her sister Kathleen Gow Regan and bother Harry D. Gow Jr.

The family extends its gratitude to Visiting Nurse Services of Connecticut and the doctors and nurses of Griffin Hospital for their wonderful and caring services. Also, the family would like to give special recognition to Dr. Carlos Schweitzer for his longtime service and friendship with Betty.

Calling Hours are Wednesday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Ralph E. Hull Funeral Home, 161 W. Church St., Seymour. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the Church of the Good Shepherd (DIRECTLY) 135 Mountain Rd., Seymour. Interment will be in Mountain Meadows Cemetery, Seymour.

Memorial donations in memory of Betty may be sent to the Archdiocese of Hartford, Office of Radio & Television, 15 Peach Orchard Road, Prospect, CT 06712-9969 and/or Visiting Nurse Services of Connecticut, Attn: Lila Grimes, Development Associate, 765 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604.

For directions or to share a memory online please go to www.hullfh.com.

In closing, Betty espoused a philosophy and a statement that best describes her approach to life: “Why walk when you can run!”

Louise Francis Clendenin

Louise Francis Clendenin, 98, a former resident of White Plains New York, currently of Ansonia, entered into eternal rest on November 30, 2014 at the Arden House in Hamden, Ct.

She was born to the late Alex T. Clay and Mary L. Clay on October 30, 1916 in Troutville, Virginia.

She married the late Lewis Edwards and is survived by her children and spouses Dorothy and Bruce Goldson, Sr. of Ansonia, Ct, and Lewis and Emmar Edwards of Bridgeport, Ct.

Louise lived a quiet and productive life in Westchester County and retired from the New York United Hospital in Port Chester, New York after working over 25 years and was a devoted member of the Union Baptist Church in White Plains, NY. Later in life Louise was remarried to the late William Clendenin.

She was predeceased by her six siblings, Esters Clay, William Clay, Lamey Clay, Marie Clay Taylor, Lena Clay Shepard and Elizabeth Clay Sullivan.

She lovingly leaves her grandchildren,  McKinley Edwards and wife Natalie from New York City and Travis Edwards of Bridgeport Ct., Bruce Goldson Jr. and wife Faye, Keith Goldson (deceased), and Terri Goldson Sr. and wife Ronja residents of Ansonia, Ct. Her memory will live on through her many great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, November 13, 2014 at Macedonia Baptist Church, 243 Pershing Drive Ansonia, Ct. 06401. Calling hours are from 9 to 11 a.m. and the Celebration of life will begin at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements are by Jenkins King & Malerba Funeral Home, 12 Franklin St., Ansonia, Ct. Interment will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery, 15 Church St. Ansonia, Ct.

James “Jimbo” Edward Lindsey Jr., a 78 year old Ansonia resident, passed away Nov. 10 surrounded by his family.

He was born April 22, 1936 son of the late James Lindsey Sr. And Mabel Gallman-Howard.

James worked as a foreman in Casting Dept. for American Brass CO., and was a member of The Clinton A.M.E. Zion Church. He was a graduate of Ansonia High School and an avid fan of both Ansonia High School’s Football and basketball teams. He followed The N.Y. Giants, Knicks & Mets.

He leaves to cherish his memory his daughters Rosalind & Jill Lindsey (John) both of Ansonia, sister Barbara Howard of Derby, brother Wilbert Howard (Linda) of New Haven and grandchildren, Toshea McNair & Perry Flowers Jr., both of Ansonia, sister in-law Dorothy Lindsey and Aunt Mildred Singley.

He was predeceased by siblings William Harold Howard Jr., Marvin “Skeet” Lindsey, Barbara Bishop & Betty Harvell.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, Nov. 14 at 11:00 a.m. at Clinton A.M.E. Zion Church in Ansonia. Friends may call 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. before the service. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. The Jenkins King & Malerba Funeral Home, 12 Franklin S.t Ansonia, Ct., is entrusted with arrangements.

William M. LaRovera Sr., 90, of Seymour, peacefully entered into eternal rest on November 13, 2014, at Griffin Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Rita Hill LaRovera.

Mr. LaRovera was born at home in Ansonia on January 3, 1924, son of the late Carlo and Antoinette Mammarelli LaRovera. He was a lifelong resident of Ansonia before moving to Seymour over twenty years ago.

Bill was formerly employed as the superintendent of Public Works in Ansonia for many years and later was the co-owner of the former W.R. Archer Waste Disposal until his retirement.

A proud veteran, he honorably served during WW 2 in the U.S. Army. He served as the executive director of Valley Transit in Derby for fifteen years, former State of Connecticut Representative in Hartford, former president of the Rotary Club in Ansonia and is an honorary member of the Knights of Columbus.

In addition to his wife Rita, he is survived by sons, William M. LaRovera Jr. of Clermont, FL and Carl A. LaRovera of Ansonia, step-sons, Herbert Grandpre and Jeffrey Grandpre of Naugatuck, step-daughters, Carol Smith of Woodbury and Lisa Ford of Naugatuck, sisters, Viola LaRovera and Grace LaRovera of Ansonia, grandchildren, Traci L. Ricciuti, Nicole E. LaRovera, William M. LaRovera III, Carl LaRovera and Alicia LaRovera, step-grandchildren, Raymond Smith, Amy Smith, Caitlyn Smith, Ryan Ford, Ashley Ford and Kaylea Grandpre, great-grandchildren, Jake and Michael LaRovera, Kaci and Karli Ricciuti and Myah LaRovera and several nieces, nephews and friends.

He was predeceased by his first wife, Josephine Pantalone LaRovera, a brother, John J. LaRovera Sr. and a sister, Esther M. D’Alessio.

Visiting hours will be held on Sunday November 16, 2014, from 2-5 pm in the chapel of the SPINELLI-RICCIUTI/BEDNAR-OSIECKI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia. On Monday, friends and relatives are invited to attend his funeral at 9:15 am from the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am at Holy Rosary Church in Ansonia. Entombment with U.S. Army military honors will take place in Mt. St. Peter’s Garden Mausoleum in Derby.

To send an act of sympathy, please visit www.spinelliricciutifh.com.

Helen Katherine (Lorec) Tourangeau, 94, passed away November 16, 2014 after a brief illness at the Connecticut Hospice in Branford.

Born to the late Jacob and Mary Lorec, Helen was a lifelong resident of Seymour, CT. She was married to the late Joseph G. Tourangeau.

She will be dearly missed by her two daughters, Cherie Ranno (Dan Moriarty) and Cindy Santore (Rich Santore). She also leaves several nieces and nephews, including Joan Gill, Mary Lee Pepe (Charles), and Father Joseph Elko of Saint Martin de Porres Catholic Church.

Helen was predeceased by her son-in-law Robert Ranno, her seven brothers and sisters, and her beloved cat Schnappsie.

Helen retired from Uniroyal after 37 years working as a Quality Inspector. She returned to work at Hershey Metal and retired there after 10 years. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary David S. Miles Post #174 where she bartended for many years.

She was an avid gardener, enjoyed baking desserts, polka dancing, and visiting the casinos.

At Helen’s request, there will be no services.

Sylvia (Betty) Elizabeth Gazsi Ferdina

Sylvia (Betty) Elizabeth Gazsi Ferdina, 83, of Seymour, the beloved wife of 60 years to the late Warren M. Ferdina entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 14, 2014, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Derby, CT on May 29, 1931 the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Julia (Harla) Gazsi.

She retired as the secretary at The Church of the Good Shepherd of Seymour. She served as an Eucharistic Minister at the Church of the Good Shepherd where she was a devout communicant.

Betty was a member and past trustee of Our Lady Society of the church and was a graduate of Shelton High School, Class of 1948. She was an avid homemaker who loved cooking, reading, gardening (flowers) and travel.

Betty loved chocolate covered raisins and peanut butter stuffed pretzels. She enjoyed being with her family and many friends and will be sadly missed by all and will remain forever in our hearts.

Her loving family includes her cherished daughter Karen Carr and her husband Frederick (Ricky) of Naugatuck, a devoted brother William Gazsi and his wife Jean of Shelton, a loving sister Judith Ehlers of Seymour, two caring nieces and one nephew.

Betty was predeceased by her beloved daughter Susan Elizabeth Marsillio and her dear friend The Reverend Martin T. Keane.

A Funeral Service in Celebration of Betty’s life will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 9:00 A.M. in the Chapel of the Miller-Ward Funeral Home, 260 Bank St. (opposite Klarides Village, Rt. 67) Seymour with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:00 A.M. at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 135 Mountain Rd. Seymour. Interment in the family plot at St. Augustine Cemetery, Seymour. Friends and relatives may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M.

Memorial gifts may be made in Betty’s memory to the American School for the Deaf through the funeral home.

To light a virtual candle and leave online condolences please visit www.millerwardfuneralhome.com.

Philomena Sabetta, 96, of Ansonia, entered into eternal rest on November 12, 2014, at Griffin Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Francis S. Sabetta.

Mrs. Sabetta was born in Ansonia on January 12, 1918, daughter of the late Michael and Virginia Vicidomino Giraldi. A resident of Ansonia for most of her life, she also enjoyed the three years she spent living with her daughter Rita in The Villages, FL.

Philomena was the International Sales manager for the former Seal Laminating Products in Derby.

She focused her life around family, enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles and was a devoted communicant of Holy Rosary Church.

She is survived by three daughters, Phyllis Hyde (Thomas) of Ansonia, Virginia Sobolisky of Oxford and Rita Segnatelli (Paul) of The Villages, FL, 6 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by brothers, Frank and Peter Giraldi and sisters, Roseann Kunzik, Madeline Semersky and Louise Burgette.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday November 15, 2014, at 10:00 am at Holy Rosary Church in Ansonia. Interment will follow in Mt. St. Peter Cemetery in Derby. Visiting hours will be held in the chapel of the SPINELLI-RICCIUTI/BEDNAR-OSIECKI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia on Saturday morning from 8:30 am until the procession leaves for church.

To send an act of sympathy, please visit www.spinelliricciutifh.com.

Paul Peter Proch

Paul Peter Proch, age 80, a lifetime Seymour resident entered peaceful rest on November 15, 2014, he passed unexpectedly at the Griffin Hospital, Derby surrounded by his loving family; he was the devoted husband of 58 years to his high school sweetheart Dolores (Kropiewnicki) Proch.

Mr. Proch was born August 3, 1934 in Seymour, son of the late Paul and Mary (Duffy) Proch.

Paul’s education began while attending Maple Street School, he later graduated from the Seymour High School, Class of 1953; he additionally graduated from the Ct. School of Electronics, also completed courses on heating and cooling at Emmett O’Brien Technical School, Ansonia. He was a retired Maintenance Supervisor from Dualite, Newtown, Frigitronics, Shelton, and Overhead Door Co.; he also from 1970 to 1973 operated his own heating and cooling, and garage door business. He was most recently employed by the Hebrew Day School in Orange.

Mr. Proch was an Inventor, and currently had a patent pending for an invention. He was known to “be able to fix anything”. Mr. Proch was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. Paul was a devout communicant of the Church of the Good Shepherd, where he was also a charter member , and Past Secretary of the Men’s Club there, as well as an Usher, and he formerly served on the Parish Council there. Paul was a member and 3rd Degree Knight at the Aurora Council, Knights of Columbus. Mr. Proch participated for 35 years at the Holy Family Retreat House in E. Hartford; he also made a yearly pilgrimage to the Divine Mercy Shrine in Stockbridge, MA where his family had placed an engraved paving stone on St. Pope John Paul Plaza.

In his youth, Paul was a communicant of St. Augustine Church, and served as an Altar Boy there until age 16. He was a former member and Past President of the former Seymour Jaycees. Paul also could be frequently found volunteering as an Ambassador – Greeter at Griffin Hospital in Derby. Paul was a former dedicated committee member of Cub Scout Pack 11 for 12 years.

His hobbies included bird watching and feeding; he enjoyed working on his home and yard, and helping each of his sons with projects at their homes. Mr. Proch liked world travel and cruising with his beloved wife, and taking trips to the casino. He enjoyed playing golf, and was a former member of Woodhaven Country Club, Bethany. Paul was also an avid Boston Red Sox fan, and very proud to have a family brick permanently on display at Fenway Park. In addition to his wife,

Mr. Proch leaves his loving family including, 4 sons, Philip Proch and Thomas Proch (Pauline) all of Nantucket, MA, Daniel Proch (Lisa) of North Haven, and Richard Proch (Sandy) of Lake Worth, FL; a brother, John Proch of Seymour, a sister, Mildred Jurzynski of Beacon Falls, 9 grandchildren, Nicholas, Michael, Alexandra, Adam, Sophie, Zosia, Mason, Maya, and Amanda, also several nieces and nephews.

His brothers, Robert, Michael, and George, and sisters, Helen Bucko, Mary Frantisak, Ann Hedrick, Margaret Ellis, Irene Olszewski, and Joan Nolan predeceased him.

Calling Hours are Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Ralph E. Hull Funeral Home, 161 WS. Church St., Seymour. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10:00 a.m. in the Church of the Good Shepherd, 135 Mountain Rd. (DIRECTLY). Interment with full Military Honors will be in Mountain Meadows Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Gifts may be sent to the American Heart Assn., 5 Brookside Dr., Wallingford, CT 06492, or to the Development Fund of the Church of the Good Shepherd, 135 Mountain Rd., Seymour, CT 06483.

For directions or to share a memory online, please go to www.hullfh.com.

Peter J. Casine, Jr., age 71, of Dayville, formerly of Derby, entered into rest on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014, at the Matulaitis Nursing Home in Putnam with his loving family by his side. He is the devoted husband of 50 years to Patricia (MvEvoy) Casine.

Peter was born in Derby, on Jan. 22, 1943, son of the late Peter J. and Rose (Cirillo) Casine.

He was a supervisor at Uniroyal for many years until his retirement. Peter was a former member of the National Guard and the Charter Hose Company 4.

He loved being around his family and friends, but most of all, Peter cherished spending time with his grandchildren.

He is the beloved father of Peter J. Casine, III and his wife Susan, Paul Casine and his wife Deborah and Patric Casine, brother of, James Casine, Rosemary Casine and Anita Tarini. Peter is the loving grandfather of Carly, Jenna, Taylor, Petey and Evan.

He was predeceased by two sisters, Josephine O’Donnell and Margaret Casine.

Friends may greet the family on Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 4-8 p.m. at the Edward F. Adzima Funeral Home, 253 Elizabeth St., Derby. On Thursday, Nov. 20, his funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. in St. Mary Church, Derby.

Online condolences: adzimafh.com.

Timothy Jon Driscoll, age 75, of Derby, beloved husband of the late, Virginia Abbott Driscoll, died peacefully at Griffin Hospital on November 17, 2014.

Born in Milford, CT on July 26, 1939, he was the son of the late Thomas William and Florence Edna Miles Driscoll.

Mr. Driscoll was a past President of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #662 of Derby, and past member of the Lemko Club of Ansonia.

He is survived by his children Elizabeth Federico and her husband Teddy of Derby and Timothy J. Driscoll, Jr. and his fiancée Judith M. Howard of Seymour; as well as three grandchildren.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by brother, Thomas Driscoll.

Private Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Ansonia. The Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home, 167 Wakelee Avenue, Ansonia is care of arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.wakeleememorial.com.

Salvatore Giardina

Salvatore Giardina, 72, of Ansonia, peacefully entered into eternal rest on November 18, 2014, at Griffin Hospital, with his loving family by his side, following a short illness. He was the beloved husband of Michela Mammano Giardina.

Mr. Giardina was born in Caltanissetta, Sicily, Italy on May 11, 1942, son of the late Michele and Giuseppina D’Antoni Giardina. He moved from Italy to Ansonia 46 years ago and was employed as a mason for Mangione Construction of Oxford until his retirement in 2000.

Sal was a communicant of Holy Rosary Church and a member of the Sons of Italy in Derby. He enjoyed his morning walks, playing bocce, making homemade wine, spending winters in Naples, FL and especially his time with his cherished grandchildren.

In addition to his wife Michela, he is survived by two loving daughters, Josephine Griffith (David) of Matthews, NC and Diega Sharkey (Kevin) of Derby, a brother, Carlo Giardina of Milano, Italy, grandchildren, Ryan and Alexander Griffith and Ava and Kevin Sharkey and several nieces, nephews and friends.

He was predeceased by a brother, Sebastiano Giardina.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday November 21, 2014, from 4-7 pm in the chapel of the SPINELLI-RICCIUTI/BEDNAR-OSIECKI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia. On Saturday, friends and relatives are invited to attend his funeral at 9:15 am from the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am at Holy Rosary Church in Ansonia. Entombment will take place in Mt. St. Peter’s Mausoleum in Derby.

Contributions in Sal’s memory may be made to the Griffin Cancer Center, 350 Seymour Avenue, Derby, CT 06418 or through the funeral home.

To send an act of sympathy, please visit www.spinelliricciutifh.com.

James Borden Brooks, of Seymour, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Waterbury Hospital.

He was born in Florenceville, New Brunswick, Canada, son of the late Alfred and Bernice (Tompkins) Brooks.

Borden was the beloved husband of Joan (Bates) Brooks for 57 years. He was a graduate of Bullard Havens, Class of 1955. He worked for the E. H. Kneen Company for 25 years and retired from Barnes Industry in 2000. Borden loved his church, Immanuel Lutheran of Oxford and was a church school teacher, church council member, serving as President for many years, a church usher and President of the property committee.

He was a member of the Great Hill Hose Company for 50 years, holding several positions including captain. He was cofounder of Connecticut Chapter 7 of the Red Knights Motorcycle Club for firemen. Borden was also the Chartered Operational Representative for Boy Scout troop 65 sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Church for nearly 30 years.

Most important he was a loving husband, father and Grandpa. He leaves his sons, David and Donald Brooks, his granddaughters, Amy, Stefanie and Lindsey LaFrance, his grandsons, Jonathan and Benjamin Brooks, granddaughter Chrissy Daust (Kevin) and granddaughter Alexis LaRowe and a great grandson, Lucas Daust. Borden is also survived by his sister, Ruth Ewen and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his daughter, Cathy LaFrance Warnquist.

A Memorial Service in Celebration of Borden’s life will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 25 Great Hill Road, Oxford on Saturday, November 22 at 11 a.m. Arrangements have been entrusted with the Ralph E. Hull Funeral Home, 161 West Church Street, Seymour.

Donations in Borden’s memory can be made to the Great Hill Hose Company, 140 Botsford Road, Seymour or to the Immanuel Lutheran Church endowment fund.

To share a memory, please go to www.hullfh.com.

James Borden Brooks

Deborah Ann Wilkinson

Deborah Ann Wilkinson, age 61, wife of the late Herbert Ruwet and resident of Ansonia, passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family on Oct. 23.

She was born July 9, 1953 in Derby, daughter of the late Raymond & Marcia Wilkinson.

She leaves her daughter Danielle Trivers & her husband John, with whom she resided, her son Charles Ruwet of New Haven and grandchildren Cheyanne, Dylan & Olivia Trivers, all of Ansonia and Luke Griffiths of North Carolina.

She was predeceased by 1 son John Switzer.

A memorial service and celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 10:00 a.m. at Christ Church Quaker Farms, 470 Quaker Farms Rd. Oxford CT. There are no calling hours. The Jenkins King & Malerba Funeral Home, 12 Franklin St. Ansonia, is entrusted with arrangements.