Russell “Russ” Faber of Ormond Beach, Florida passed away peacefully March 1, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Russ was respected and beloved by those who knew him. He was born November 18, 1961 in Derby, CT.

Along with his wife Robin, Russ started Daytona Beach based Creative Management Group in 1997. CMG started out as a promotional management company but quickly expanded to several divisions including celebrity brand management, a SAG/AFTRA models and talent agency, CMG retail, product brand management, non-profit management and CMG Pro Security.

Though he remained a great leader to all of Creative Management’s divisions, his professional passion was working with his celebrity friends on their brand management, whether it was negotiating corporate sponsorship deals, managing their movie premiers or charitable events to helping to produce various entertainment productions. He is listed as a producer for the John Gotti movie currently in pre-production and wa s in the process of developing a pilot for a television show.

Prior to creating Creative Management Group, Russ had been the director of marketing for the Volusia County Beach Department which took him to Volusia County from Orlando where he had developed Fastbreak Marketing, a company specializing in creating and managing fantasy basketball camps. He also handled marketing for the Orlando Lions professional soccer team, the Gastonia Rangers minor league baseball team, and the Dallas Sidekicks a indoor professional soccer team.

Russ grew up in Seymour and graduated in 1979 from Holy Cross High School in Waterbury. He then went on to graduate with a B.S. degree in Journalism from the University of Kansas where he met his wife during their last semester at the school. They were married in 1987 in Dallas, TX.

Russ was also proud to be a registered Girl Scout as he started a troop which his wife is now the leader of for his daughter and her friends. The troop is still together eight years later. He was very much an animal lover and did a lot of work to help animals in need. He assisted his wife in starting the “Tails and Tots” festival which ran for five years and benefited three local Humane Societies as well as other local rescue groups.

He can be remembered “mastering” the center ring. He was a former Rotarian, and member of the National Arts Club in New York City. But, his true passion was his daughter Jade. If she was involved at an event, function or performance, he could always be found close by.

Russ is pre-deceased by his dad, Robert Sr. of Seymour CT, and survived by his loving wife of 27 years Robin Ruenheck Faber, his daughter Jade, his mother Priscilla of Seymour, CT, his siblings; Robert Jr. of Titusville, FL, Richard of Wethersfield, CT and Cindy Gavin of Bethany, CT, and nephews Robert, Christopher, Jackson, Dylan, James (DeMaio) and niece Ashley (DeMaio) as well as great niece Layla (DeMaio), all of Connecticut.

A visitation and celebration of his life was held on Friday, March 7th at Lohman Funeral Home in Ormond Beach. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 8th at Tomoka Christian Church in Ormond Beach Florida and a Catholic mass was held Saturday, March 8th at Prince of Peace Church in Ormond Beach.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Jett Travolta Foundation, Halifax Humane Society or the animal organization of your choice.

Arrangements were handled under the careful direction of Lohman Funeral Home Ormond Beach.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.lohmanfuneralhomes.com.

Henry “Duke” Fernandez, age 77, husband to Viola Thomas Fernandez and resident of Naugatuck, passed away March 21.

He was born July 23, 1936 in Derby, son of the late Antonio Pinto & Eliza Fernandez.

He worked as a press operator for Bridgeport Brass and was a member of The Kingdom Hall of Naugatuck.

In addition to his wife, he leaves 2 sons, Andre Fernandez of Atlanta, Georgia & Marlon “Duke” Fernandez of Hamden, CT., niece Adrian Rickett of Waterbury, CT and 1 grandson, 3 granddaughters & 1 great grandson.

He was predeceased by 2 brothers, Joseph Fernandez & Charles Allen and sister Bertha Mae Coleman.

All services are private. The Jenkins King & Malerba Funeral Home, 12 Franklin St. Ansonia, is entrusted with arrangements. (www.jenkinskingfh.com )

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family at P.O. box 67, Naugatuck, CT 06670.

Robert E. Boober, Sr.

Robert E. Boober, Sr., entered into eternal rest on March 22, 2014 after a long illness, surrounded by his living grandson Robert B. Riggione and his fiancé Jaemielyn Altieri.

He was predeceased by his mother Pauline Reed, his father Robert E. Boober, his sister Lillian Boober and his son Robert. E. Boober.

He is survived by his grandson Robert B. Boober and his granddaughter Mickayla L. Boober.

Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army with the 351 88th Infantry Division. He lived in Brewer, Maine his whole life and retired from the University of Maine. He moved with his grandson to Connecticut this past year.

Robert was a lifelong Yankee fan who loved to spend time with his family and friends. He will be deeply missed and always loved by his family.

All services will be at the convenience of the family. The Miller-Ward Funeral Home of Seymour is compassionately caring for the family.

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

Juana Soto, age 45, of Seymour, formerly of Shelton, entered into rest on Thursday, March 22, 2014 at her residence.

Juana is survived by her many friends.

A special thank you is extended to the Birmingham Health Center in Ansonia for their compassionate caring of Juana.

A Memorial Mass in Celebration of Juana’s Life will be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at 10:30 am at St. Augustine Church, 35 Washington Ave, Seymour. Interment at St. Augustine Cemetery is private. The Miller-Ward Funeral Home of Seymour has been entrusted with handling her arrangements.

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

Richard F. Cody

Richard F. Cody, age 84, beloved husband of Faye Childs Cody for 64 years and resident of Ansonia, entered into eternal rest March 27.

He was born April 21, 1929 in Hartford, CT son of the late Michael & Esther Lyons Cody.

A U.S. Army Veteran, he worked as a systems analyst for Nationwide Insurance. Richard was a parishioner of the Church of the Assumption in Ansonia and a 64 year member and Past Captain of the Charter Hose Fire Co. in Ansonia. He also served on Ansonia Zoning Board of Appeals, and coached basketball & farm team baseball for the Recreation Dept. for 30 years.

Richard loved to golf & bowl, and was an avid Red Sox & Celtics fan.

In addition to his wife Faye, he leaves to cherish his memory his son Richard M. Cody & wife Jennifer of Farmington, CT., 4 daughters, Shaye Sheehan & husband Mark of Southbury, Debi Hawks of Ansonia, Colleen Marsh & husband Ron of Ansonia, Kathleen Cody of Beacon Falls, and 9 grandchildren & 8 great grandchildren.

He was predeceased by her sister Joan Velms & son in law Thomas Hawks.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 1 at 10:00 a.m. at The Church of the Assumption in Ansonia. Friends are asked to go directly to church, where military honors will also be rendered. Burial will be private. Friends may call on Monday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at The Jenkins King & Malerba Funeral Home, 12 Franklin St. Ansonia. (www.jenkinskingfh.com <http://www.jenkinskingfh.com/> )

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Griffin Hospital Development Fund.

Rosine Walz, 96, of Hamden, CT, beloved wife of the late Albert Walz, entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 24, 2014 peacefully at the Arden House Nursing Home of Hamden.

She was born in Germany on April 23, 1917 and emigrated to the United Sates with her husband and five children in 1952.

Rosine lived with her family in West Haven while employed at C. Cowles & Company of New Haven. Upon her retirement, Rosine and Albert moved to Oxford where they enjoyed many happy retirement years together. After her beloved husband passed away in 1995, Rosine decided to move to Hamden to be closer to her children.

Rosine was an active member of the Harugari Singing Society in West Haven and the Harugari Schuhplattler Verein Bavaria. She enjoyed socializing with family and friends at the Harugari Club.

She is survived by her five children, Richard Walz (Christa Jordan) of Hamden, CT, Ewald Walz (Hildegard) of Willimantic, CT, Anna Heise (Herbert) of Spring Hill, FL, Emma Walz-Vaitkus (Kastytis Vaitkus) of East Haven, CT and Erika Walz (Jack McManus) of Lehigh Acres, FL. She is also survived by four grandchildren, David Heise (Carmella) of Hamden, CT, Christina Ables (Aaron) of Webster, FL, Tanya Walz of Coventry, CT, Heather Walz of Alamogordo, NM, and five loving great grandchildren.

Miller-Ward Funeral Home, 260 Bank St., Seymour, handled arrangements.

The family would like to thank the Life Choice Hospice of Connecticut and the Arden House Nursing Home of Hamden for their compassion, empathy and care of Rosine during her time of need. We are eternally grateful.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in Rosine’s memory to Life Choice Hospice of Connecticut, 4 Oxford Rd, Suite E4, Milford, CT 06460.

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

John Katrenya, Jr.

John Katrenya, Jr. age 86, a lifelong resident of Oxford, entered into peaceful rest on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at Waterbury Hospital.

He was the son of the late John, Sr. and Antoinette (Dytko) Katrenya and was born on October 2, 1927 in New Haven.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran and served during WWII. Mr. Katrenya was a mill operator at UniRoyal in Naugatuck for many years before his retirement. He was a communicant of St. Peter’s Church, Oxford.

In his younger years, he loved to drive cross country and travel with his mother and enjoy the beautiful sights. He was an avid golfer in his early years and continued to enjoy the game on television. After many years of despair he got to see his beloved Red Sox win 3 World Series. He was also a veteran of playing the odds; he enjoyed the local casinos and horse tracks and looked forwarded to his yearly trip to Saratoga.

John was a very generous man and from his winning he donated too many charities.

Mr. Katrenya leaves his loving family, including his sister in law, Janet Katrenya of Oxford, 4 nephews, Andrew Katrenya of Naugatuck, Richard and Alan Katrenya both of Oxford and Kevin Katrenya of Seymour, and 10 grand nieces and nephews.

His brothers, Andrew Katrenya, Sr., Harrison Katrenya and Stephen Urick predeceased him.

The family would like to thank the Staff at Glendale Center in Naugatuckfor the wonderful care given to John during the past 5 years.

Family and friends may call on Tuesday, Apr. 1st from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Ralph E. Hull Funeral Home, 161 West Church Street, Seymour. A Service of Requiem Eucharist will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. in St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Oxford. Interment with Military Honors to follow in PineGrove Cemetery, Ansonia.

Memorial Contributions may be made in his memory to St. Peter’s Church, 421 Oxford Road Oxford, CT 06478.

To share a memory or for directions please go only to www.hullfh.com.

Marie Raccio, age 95, a lifelong resident of Derby, entered into rest on Monday, March 31, 2014 at Griffin Hospital. She was the devoted wife of the late Philip Raccio.

Marie was born in Derby on February 8, 1919, the beloved daughter of Alexander and Augusta (Casini) Sorcinelli.

She worked for 15 years for Hull Dye and Print works in Derby, and devoted most of her life to raising her cherished family. She was a longtime member of St. Mary’s Church and belonged to the Altar Society and Rosary Society.

Marie is the beloved mother of Maureen Raccio. She also leaves her brother, Daniel Sorcinelli, and numerous nieces, nephews, and beloved godchildren.

She was predeceased by an infant daughter, Doreen, three brothers, Gino, Albert, and Anthony Sorcinelli, and a sister, Irene Marrone.

Friends may greet the family at the Edward F. Adzima Funeral Home, 253 Elizabeth Street, Derby, on Wednesday from 4 to 7PM. On Thursday her funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 8:30 AM for a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 AM at St. Mary’s Church in Derby. Burial will follow at Mt. St. Peter’s Cemetery in Derby.

Joseph Ozinsky

Joseph Ozinsky, age 96 of Stratford, husband of the late Helen Wolniak Ozinsky, died on April 2, 2014 in the comfort of Atria Senior Living.

Born in Ansonia on September 29, 1917, he was the son of the late Afton and Anna Jankowich Ozinsky.

Mr. Ozinsky was an Army Corporal in WWII specializing in Gun Crewman Heavy Artillery 845 and Sharpshooter-Rifle Expert-Gunn. He was a sole proprietor of Joseph’s Liquor Store in Stratford for over 40 years, and in his free time enjoyed walking and swimming.

He is survived by his children, Joseph Ozinsky of FL, Sandra Mazza of Middletown, Mary Ann (Todd) Levari of PA, and Tamara (John) Terifay of Stratford; grandchildren, Anthony (fiancé Jennifer Centina) Mazza of Bristol, Daniel (fiancé Katrina Crandal) Mazza of Bristol, and Ryan Reilly of Stratford; and great-grandchildren, Cameron Mazza and Angelina Mazza, both of Bristol.

In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by sisters, Helen Hallot and Martha Binkowski; and brothers, Walter and Alexander Ozinsky.

Funeral services will take place on Monday, April 7, 2014 at 9:00 AM from the Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home, 167 Wakelee Ave., Ansonia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM, in Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 105 Clifton Ave., Ansonia. Interment with Military Honors will be private. Family and friends may call at Wakelee Memorial on Sunday, April 6, 2014, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, Panakhida at 3:30 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, (www.stjude.org), 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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

Nancy Marshall

Nancy Florence Marshall, age 80, a lifelong Seymour resident entered peaceful rest April 1, 2014 at the CT Hospice, Branford.

She was born October 5, 1933 at home in Seymour, daughter of the late Robert H. and Ethel E. (Carlson) Marshall.

Nancy was a lifetime active member of the Seymour Congregational Church, and especially making pierogis during Lent, and knitting hats, scarves, gloves, and afghans.. She was retired from the Kerite Company, Seymour.

Nancy loved traveling in New England, especially Cape Cod with her friend Gloria Gaudet. She was an avid sports fan and her teams were the Boston Red Sox and the UCONN Women’s Basketball Team, Nancy was also a fan of Yale Football and loved sitting in her reserved seat at the 50 yard line for each home game.

Nancy leaves her loving family including her brother, Robert E. Marshall and sister Dorothy F. Marshall of Seymour, and her loving cat, Jasmine.

Her brothers, Raymond T. and Douglas W. Marshall predeceased her.

Calling Hours are Sunday from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Ralph E. Hull Funeral Home, 161 W. Church St., Seymour. The funeral will follow in the Seymour Congregational Church, 15 Broad St., Seymour at 2:30 p.m. A delayed Interment will be in Great Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials gifts may be sent to the Seymour Congregational Church.

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

Ronald Yurecko Jr., age 44, of West Haven, passed away suddenly on April 1, 2014 in his home.

Ron, a self-employed truck driver, was born in Bridgeport, beloved son of Ronald and Judith (LeRoy) Yurecko Sr., and has been a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1987 graduate of Stratford High School. Ron loved to play his guitar, and was an avid NASCAR fan, and enjoyed watching the races with family and friends on TV or traveling to the track. He was also fan of the Pittsburg Steelers, and enjoyed attending the games with his father.

Survivors in addition to his beloved parents are his sister, Darlene Yurecko of Derby, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was pre-deceased by his grandparents, Anthony and Anna LeRoy, Ignatius Yurecko and Helen Keeler.

Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, April 8th at 11 a.m. in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford, with Rev. John Stronkowski officiating. Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Stratford. Friends may call Monday from 4-7 p.m.

For more information or to make an online condolence please visit www.adzimafuneralhome.com.

Mildred Emily (Kolb) Carter

Mildred Emily (Kolb) Carter, 100 years young, former Seymour resident for 98 years, entered into peaceful rest on Thursday, April 2, 2014 at Avon Health Center in Avon.

Born in Seymour, September 14, 1913, Mildred formerly resided on West Street, Seymour, for 57 years. She was the youngest child of John P. Kolb and Karolina Graf Kolb who immigrated to the United States from Austria in the early 1900’s.

Mildred graduated from Seymour schools and was a very active person in the Seymour community for over 90 years. Along with being a talented artist and avid gardener, she was instrumental in the development of the Seymour Women’s Club where she produced fashion shows, helped form the Seymour Schools PTA, worked on the development of the school hot-lunch program, was an active member of the Red Hat Ladies of Oxford and many local garden clubs. She worked at Uniroyal (formerly U.S. Rubber) in Naugatuck for over 34 years where she was the clerk for the company’s payroll department.

She loved to paint beautiful country and seascapes, tend to her perennial gardens as well as sing, dance and play the ukulele. She has been a fixture in the Valley community with her happy demeanor, friendly smile and kind ways.

Mildred was married to C. Ralph Carter, an Executive at General Electric who predeceased her. She had three brothers: John H. Kolb formerly of Seymour, Joseph R. Kolb formerly of White Plains New York, William C Kolb formerly of Armonk, New York and a sister, Caroline Root formerly of Shelton. She has two children, Michael L. Carter of West Hartford and Patricia (Carter) Hackett of Avon along with four grandchildren James Carter of Stratford CT, Eric Carter of Weston, CT, Patricia Armstrong of Clearwater, Florida and John Dean of Dallas, Texas. She also has seven great-grandchildren: Shannon, Brooke and Patrick Carter of Stratford, Daniel and Charlotte Carter of Weston and William and Katherine Armstrong of Clearwater, Florida. In addition, Mildred’s large family includes many loving nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call on Friday (TODAY) from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Ralph E. Hull Funeral Home, 161 West Church Street, Seymour. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 5 at 9:15 a.m. at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Seymour. Interment in Trinity Cemetery, Seymour.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Martin de Porres Church, Attn. Father Joseph Elko, 136 Dixwell Ave. New Haven, CT 06511.

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

Michael “Gino” Costantini, 94, of Cheshire, peacefully entered into eternal rest on April 2, 2014, at Bridgeport Hospital.

Mr. Costantini was born on July 20, 1919, son of the late Federico and Christina Cecchini Costantini. Born and raised in Ansonia, he lived in Stratford for many years and Cheshire for the last 14 years.

He was employed as an engine test technician at the former Avco Lycoming in Stratford until his retirement 33 years ago. A proud veteran, he honorably served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.

Gino was the family historian and enjoyed repairing watches, walking and jogging.

He is survived by a loving and devoted daughter, Audrey Seigle of Cheshire, a brother, Lino Constantino of Shelton, two sisters, Angelina Wojtowicz of Trumbull and Irma Esposito of Ansonia, four cherished grandchildren, Amber Loomis (Andrew) of Middletown, Jamie DiIulio of S. Boston, MA, Katie DiIulio of Stratford, Scott Seigle of Prospect and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a brother, Mario Costantini and a sister, Shelley Rapuano.

Visiting hours will be held on Sunday April 6, 2014, from 2-4 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. Interment with U.S. Army military honors will take place in Mt. St. Peter Cemetery in Derby.

Memorial contributions in Gino’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38101 or at www.stjude.org.

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

Mary Rose Boyko, 86, of Shelton, formerly of Ansonia, wife of the late Joseph Boyko, died April 3, in the Griffin Hospital, Derby.

daughter of the late Patrick and and Elizabeth (Lockwood) Sweeney, she was born May 3, 1927,  in Sandy Hook and was a resident of Ansonia and Shelton for most of her life.

She was employed for many years at the former Bradley’s in Shelton and the former Evening Sentinel in Ansonia. Mary was also a member of the Shelton Senior Citizen Center.

She is the beloved mother of Joseph Boyko and his wife Judy, and Eileen Jagodnik and her husband John. She is the cherished grandmother of Michelle Rivera and her husband Louis, Joseph Boyko and his wife Emily, Jennifer Jagodnik, John Jagodnik, and his wife Suzanne, and Christopher Frulla and his wife Melissa and loving great grandmother of Ashley, Alexis, Nicole, Victoria, and Connor.

Friends may greet her family on Monday from 10 am to 11 am in the Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Road, Shelton. Her funeral service will be held at 11an in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Mt. St. Peter Cemetery Derby.

At the request of her family memorial contributions may be made to Disable American Veterns, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301

Offer online condolences at www.riverviewfh.com.

Michael J. Lombardi Jr.

Michael J. Lombardi Jr., 89, of Derby, peacefully entered into eternal rest on April 5, 2014, at Griffin Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Alice Tarini Lombardi, who passed away on January 20, 2014.

Mr. Lombardi was born in Derby on November 6, 1924, son of the late Michael and Anna Esposito Lombardi.

A lifelong resident of the Derby community, he was employed at the former Hull Dye and Print Works, Lifetouch Studios and Mega Motors, all in Derby, until his retirement.

A proud veteran, he honorably served as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne during WW II. He was awarded the prestigious Purple Heart for his injuries received during combat. Mike was a member of the Paugassett Hook & Ladder Co. # 4 in Derby where he served as Captain in 1966 and was also a member of the American Legion Post 24 in Derby.

He was an excellent cook who loved to eat, enjoyed watching college basketball, especially the UConn women, and was an avid NY Yankees fan.

He is survived by a loving and devoted daughter, Marlene L. Cavagnuolo (Joseph) of Trumbull, a loving brother, Robert Lombardi (Genevieve) of Derby, cherished grandson, Jared Cavagnuolo (fiancée Stephanie Webster) of Boston, MA and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was predeceased by brothers, John, Vincent “Jim”, and Gennaro “Jerry” Lombardi and sisters, Camille Lampert, Josephine Esposito and Ann Kross.

Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday April 9, 2014, from 4-7 pm in the chapel of the SPINELLI-RICCIUTI/BEDNAR-OSIECKI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia. On Thursday, 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 St. Jude’s Church in Derby. Interment with U.S. Army military honors will take place in Mt. St. Peter Cemetery in Derby.

Memorial contributions in Mike’s memory may be made to Paugassett Hook & Ladder Co. # 4, Storm Ambulance Corps. #2 or the V.A. Medical Center in West Haven, through the funeral home.

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

Victor G. Raymond Jr., 83, of Derby, passed away peacefully on March 5 with his loving family by his side.

Born in New Haven on October 14, 1930 son of the late Victor G. Raymond Sr and Edna Beauvais Raymond.

He served in the Army during the Korean War and retired after 35 years as a station operator for CL& P at the Stevenson Dam.

Victor was a Past Commander and lifetime member of the American Legion David S. Miles Post 174 of Oxford and a member of the former West Haven Rifle Club.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Dawn and devoted daughters, Gail, Jill, Lisa Towey (Thomas III), Holly Sheehy (Atty James), and Amy Evans (Robert); and his grandchildren which were his pride and joy, Kaelyn & Brigit Sheehy, Thomas IV, Samantha & Jonathan Towey, and Skylar & Kendall Evans. He is also survived by his brother Gerald and his wife Ruth and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Besides his parents he was predeceased by his broth ers John & Robert.

Victor enjoyed his family vacations especially to St. Patrice, Quebec, Canada, Brewster, Cape Cod, Pearl Harbor & Hoover Dam. He was a “jack of all trades”, a Mr. Fix-it, who enjoyed and took pride in the fact that he was able to fix just about anything around the house and on his cars.

John T. Bennett Funeral Home, 91 North Cliff St., Ansonia, handled arrangements.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Victor’s memory to the American Legion Post 174, Oxford, through the funeral home director or to a charity of one’s choice.

Gordon Carrington

Gordon V. Carrington, Jr., age 67, of Seymour, beloved husband of the late Jane (Taylor) Carrington, entered into peaceful rest on Friday, April 4, 2014 at Yale-New Haven Hospital.

He was born on Oct. 21, 1946 in New Haven and was the son of Edyth (Cornforth) Carrington of Cheshire and the late Gordon V. Carrington, Sr.

Mr. Carrington was in retail sales for Agway in Middlefield for many years. He was a Deacon and enjoyed many years of singing in the choir at the Seymour Congregational Church.

In addition to his mother, he leaves two devoted sons, Adam Carrington and his wife Kim of Bethany and Eli Carrington of Seymour, two grandchildren, Ethan and Evelyn, three sisters, Sarah Briggs and Sue Ellen Ryker both of Bethany and Nancy Carrington of Hamden and several nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, Apr. 10 at 10:00 a.m. at the Seymour Congregational Church. Interment will be held at Carrington Cemetery, Bethany at the convenience of the family. Family and friends may call on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Ralph E. Hull Funeral Home, 161 West Church Street, Seymour.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Seymour Congregational Church, 15 Broad Street, Seymour, CT 06483.

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

Zigmund Anthony Kozon

Zigmund Anthony Kozon, age 96, of Seymour, the beloved husband of the late Martha Anderlot Kozon, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in New Britain on November 29, 1917, son of the late Ignacz and Rose Karz Kozon.

Zigmund was a devout communicant of St. Augustine Church of Seymour. He was a former General Foreman and the Assistant Superintendent of the Uniroyal Naugatuck Footwear Division.

Zigmund loved the outdoors. Fishing, picking mushrooms and walking in the woods were some of his favorite activities. He also had a great passion for taking exceptional care of his home and yard.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Aurora Council #53 of Seymour. Zigmund will be sadly missed by his family and many friends.

His loving family includes his caring sons Ronald Z. Kozon of Seymour and Robert P. Kozon of Washington, DC; his beloved brother Joseph (Geraldine) Kozon of Indiana; his cherished granddaughter Debra Hosford of Seymour; his two cherished great-granddaughters and two cherished great-grandsons and several loving nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his brothers Father John A.S. Kozon, Lutzy Kozon, Edward Kozon and Chester Kozon.

A Funeral Service in Celebration of Zigmund’s Life will be held on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at 9:00 am in the Chapel of the Miller-Ward Funeral Home, 260 Bank Street, Seymour with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:00 am at St. Augustine Church, 35 Washington Ave, Seymour. Interment in the family plot at Pine Grove Cemetery, Ansonia will follow the Mass. Friends and relatives may call at the funeral home on Wednesday evening, April 9, from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm.

Flowers may be sent to Miller-Ward Funeral Home, and memorial gifts may be made in Zigmund’s memory to the Air Warrior Courage Foundation, PO Box 877, Silver Springs, MD 20918.

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

Virginia Rose Spinelli

Virginia Rose Spinelli, age 97, wife of the late Michael J. Spinelli and lifelong Ansonia resident, entered into eternal rest April 3 at Bishop Wicke Health Center in Shelton.

She was born on Christmas Day in 1916 to the late Louis & Philomenia “Fannie” Ezzo Eletto and was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Church in Ansonia.

She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter Ann (John) McCall of Ansonia, 2 sons, Carl (Jeanette) Spinelli of Laurel, Delaware & Michael Spinelli of Ansonia, sister Babe LaPaglia of Ansonia and 9 grandchildren & 13 great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by 1 brother & 4 sisters.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 8 at 10:00a.m. at Holy Rosary Church in Ansonia. Family and friends will gather at 9:00 a.m. at The Jenkins King & Malerba Funeral Home, 12 Franklin St. Ansonia, before the funeral leaves for church. Burial will follow in Mt. St. Peter Cemetery in Derby. Friends may call Monday evening at the funeral home 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The family would like to thank all the staff at Bishop Wicke Health Center, of 580 Long Hill Avenue, Shelton, CT., for the loving care given to Virginia.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be given to the Bishop Wicke Recreation Dept.

Betty Lee (Hyndman) Forbes

Betty Lee (Hyndman) Forbes, 73, of Beacon Falls, beloved wife of the late Albert Franklin Forbes, entered into God’s presence on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at Hewitt Health Care of Shelton.

Betty was born in Milford on April 17, 1940 the beloved daughter of the late Alex and Esther (Westberg) Hyndman.

Betty worked as a professional clown for many years. She was an active member of the Seymour Evangelical Baptist Church as well as the church’s bible study group. Betty was a member of the Red Hat Society. She was a resident of Beacon Falls for many years.

Her family and friends were very important to her. She will be sadly missed by all and remain forever in our hearts.

Survivors include her two loving daughters Debra Lee Cruz of Waterbury and Dianna Karen VanDeinse of Minnesota, four cherished grandchildren and many friends.

A Funeral Service in Celebration of Betty’s life will be held on Friday, April 11, 2014 at 1:00 pm at The Seymour Evangelical Baptist Church, 104 Mountain Rd, Seymour. Interment will follow in the family plot at Mountain Meadows Cemetery, Seymour. There will be no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in Betty’s memory to The Seymour Evangelical Baptist Church, through the funeral home The Miller-Ward Funeral Home, 260 Bank St., Seymour, CT 06483.

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