Obituary: Eileen Schindewolf, 84, Of Cheshire

Throughout her life, Eileen enjoyed caring for others and her college degree in education was the perfect match.

Obituary: Ronald Robert Ruggiero Sr., 76, Of Cheshire

A U.S. Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War, he worked at Southern Connecticut State University for well over 30 years.

Obituary: Lillian Derganc, 90, Of Cheshire

A longtime teacher at Doolittle & Darcey schools, she was also a licensed & certified psychological counselor for over 26 years in Cheshire.

Obituary: Edward Walter Scott, 79

Ed was involved with the Cheshire Jaycee's, a community organization where he helped run the annual haunted house along with other events.

Obituary: Donald Hellerman, 61, Of Cheshire

Donald graduated from Penn State with a B.S. in Quantitative Chemistry which led to a career focused on Quality Management.

Obituary: Joseph ‘Jay’ Hickey Jr., 71, Of Cheshire

A lifelong Cheshire resident who worked as a handyman, he enjoyed bike riding, and fishing at Sleeping Giant and was an avid Red Sox fan.

Obituary: Geraldine R. Slocum, 100, Of Cheshire

During WWII, Gerrie had a civil service job in Washington, DC for the War Department, typing death notices for soldiers who died in the war.

Obituary: Charles Edward Rippel Of Cheshire

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army (Private) and U.S. Navy Reserve (Seaman).

Obituary: Thomas H. Denne III, 79, Of Cheshire

Thomas, who was raised in Cheshire & was an avid tennis player and loved playing golf, served on the Town of Cheshire Retirement Committee.

Obituary: Robert J. Dupre, 83, Of Cheshire

Robert was involved in Scouts, and attained his Eagle Scout, a tradition that has now been continued through three generations of his family

Obituary: Patricia Cummings, 91, Of Cheshire

She taught elementary school in the Cheshire Public Schools for the better part of 20 years until her retirement in 1996.

Obituary: Thomas P. Quinn, 80, Of Cheshire

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Irex. He was a General Foreman for Metro-North Railroad.

Obituary: Mary L. (Smith) Joyce, 67; Formerly Of Cheshire

She was an active alumnus, recently serving as treasurer for the upcoming 50th class reunion, an event she was very much looking forward to.

Obituary: Jon Smardin, 78, Of Cheshire

A dedicated family man, he spent countless hours volunteering on the board of the local Red Cross chapter & coaching his children’s sports.

Obituary: Karen (Davis) Capasso, 64, Of Cheshire

Karen had worked as a retail supervisor for CVS Pharmacies, retiring after 39 years of service.

Obituary: Keith A. Terrien, 58, Of Cheshire

“Keith’s humor kept those around him smiling, even during the difficult times.”

Obituary: Susan H. Festa, 73, Of Cheshire

She was a retired award-winning floral designer who worked at several local florists, including The Window Box, The Pink Petunia, & Lucian's

Obituary: Phyllis (Pearsall) Rubbo, 76, Of Cheshire

In support of her husband, she was a member of the Cheshire Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, serving as President for many years.

Obituary: Dorene A. Foster Merante, 80, Of Cheshire

She had worked for the SNET Company, Professional Pensions & later for Principal Financial where she retired as Vice President of Marketing.

Obituary: Tina Susanne Swezey, 70, Of Cheshire

Tina was a proud nutritionist and "Lunch Lady" at Norton Elementary School and Cheshire High School for many years.

Obituary: Stephen Charles Greenwood, 56, Of Cheshire

Stephen began his career in wine working at Wine and Whiskey in Cheshire. He was involved with Little League baseball as a coach and umpire.

Obituary: Amy L. McCauley, 94, Of Cheshire

She worked at As U Like It Cleaners in Cheshire for many years, and sang with the church choir and was an avid gardener.

Obituary: Oliver F. Bouteiller Jr., 75, Of Cheshire

Oliver’s career as an auto mechanic spanned 37 years at Ollie’s Garage in Cheshire. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.

Obituary: Suanne L. Pavlik, 82, Of Cheshire

For several years, Sue worked in Quality Control at Revere Aerospace in Wallingford and after her retirement, as a salesclerk at CVS.

Obituary: Joanne DiDomizio, 73, Of Cheshire

She was known for her support of Cheshire Football and never missed her children’s or grandchildren’s sporting events.

Obituary: Clare M. Leake, 81

Clare was a beloved teacher at Doolittle Elementary for 35 years. She was an active member of the community in several local organizations.

Obituary: David Barboza II

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Brother-In-Law

Obituary: Garry G. Germano, 68, Of Cheshire

Garry was a talented chef and worked in many fine establishments over the years. He was the executive chef, and owned and operated Café Med.

Obituary: Eleanor E. Ratchelous, 87, Of Cheshire

She opened one of the first independent hematology/chemistry laboratories in Connecticut.

Obituary: Salvatore Ruscitti, 65; Formerly Of Cheshire

Sal was Vice President of several local Kentucky Fried Chickens Franchises until retirement. He was an active member of local Italian Clubs.

Obituary: David Berson, 83, Of Cheshire

David worked for the Cheshire Senior Center for several years. He loved to sing and belonged to the Cheshire Community Chorus.

Obituary: Barbara (Walker) Cassista, 86; Formerly Of Cheshire

A strong-willed and determined woman, Barbara loved her family and God, and had a faith that was unshakable.

Obituary: Joseph ‘Jake’ Kenneth Hurd, 81, Of Cheshire

Joseph proudly served in the United States Airforce during the Vietnam War. He was employed for 22 years by Eder Brothers until retirement.

Obituary: Mary Beth Hurley, 69, Of Cheshire

Mary Beth was a lifelong resident of Cheshire and a successful optician who loved the Cheshire community.

Obituary: Charlene Karber, 75, Of Cheshire

Charlene’s greatest joy in life was her family. She loved attending her grandchildren’s sports, cheerleading, band, and school events.

Obituary: Arthur Franklin Rossomando, 78; Formerly Of Cheshire

He was a successful science teacher in the North Branford School system for more than 30 years.

Obituary: Frank M. Loehmann Jr., 77, Of Cheshire

Frank will forever be remembered as a man who cared deeply about others. He was a generous contributor within the Cheshire community.

Obituary: Clarence E. (Tom) Sawyer Jr., 76, Of Cheshire

A U.S. Army veteran, he worked at Armstrong Rubber Company in West Haven & then had a 30-year career as an attorney with a private practice.

Obituary: Margaret Maddaloni, 64; Formerly Of Cheshire

She was raised in Cheshire and was a talented special education teacher for the Wolcott School System for her entire career.

Obituary: Fanqing Guo, 53, Of Cheshire

Dr. Guo will be remembered for his kindness, dedication, and outstanding contributions to biomedical science and patient care.