One of Sam's greatest loves was softball and she played on many teams, mostly in Naugatuck, from the ages of 5 to 18.
He was an inventor and worked as a design engineer. He was credited with several patents.
She was a graduate of Naugatuck High School and spent her career in the banking industry working as a Commercial Loan Officer.
After retiring, Bernie served as President of the Beacon Falls Senior Center where she played an active role in numerous activities.
A loving and dedicated wife, mother to four beautiful children, and a Nani to one grandchild.
She was a retiree of Uniroyal in Naugatuck and Unisys in Waterbury.
He worked as a polisher and buffer for International Silver Company for 23 years and later as a machine operator for the Siemon Company.
Born August 6, 1940 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Sally was one of six children of the late Dominic and Mary (Koteles) Retassie
A graduate of Naugatuck High School, Ted apprenticed as a tool and die maker at the Timex Corporation in Middlebury.
Social Work became his life, with Waterbury Hospital serving as his main employment for the better part of his career.
A graduate of Wilby High School, he was employed as a line service supervisor at Waterbury-Oxford Airport for more than 15 years.
He was a lifelong resident of Bethlehem and a graduate of Nonnewaug High School.
In 1974, Sister Francesca's desire to open a day care center came to reality, Park Village Day Care Center at 27 Park Road was established.
Robert worked in construction. He was an avid poker player. He loved motorcycles. He had a very generous heart and was an animal lover.
A lifelong resident of Naugatuck, he was ordained in 1997 as a Deacon in the Catholic Church.
Maggie was a lifelong Naugatuck resident and had worked at Jack’s Diner, Reynolds Café and Winchester Electronics.
Jose attended Santo Amaro School and Naugatuck High School. Jose worked as a construction foreman.
In place of a service, friends and family are welcome to celebrate Mary on Saturday, January 21st starting at 3PM at her home:
A memorial mass will be held at St. Francis of Assisi in Naugatuck, CT on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 11:00 AM.
Maria worked at Uniroyal, Inc. making Keds shoes, then for 15 years at Modern Fashion in Oakville as a seamstress.
He was a graduate of Kennedy High School and Central Connecticut State University with a degree in criminal justice
He was the husband of Kathleen (O’Connell) Pederson for 49 years. Funeral services will be private.
Carla was a longtime resident of Naugatuck and was very devoted to her family. She enjoyed music and crafts.
Prior to his retirement he was employed by Violette Silvester & Sons in East Hartford as a mechanic.
Dolly worked for 59 years of her life at Risdon Manufacturing, M. Freedman Company, Breen’s Clothing Store and CVS Pharmacy.
Raised in Naugatuck where he graduated from Naugatuck High School, Mark volunteered in Naugatuck as an EMT
Keith was raised in Naugatuck, graduated from Naugatuck High School and worked for many years as an ironworker.
He joined the Raybestos Cardinals fast pitch softball team of the Atlantic Seaboard League and played 14 years.
Before his retirement in 1996, Paul worked as a machinist at Pratt & Whitney.
Born March 21, 1942, she was originally from Naugatuck, CT.
In 1993, he began a new career chapter in the antiques business, and began acting in local theaters, a hobby that would turn into a passion.
He graduated from Post University in 1979 with an accounting degree, and became a sales tax auditor for the State of Connecticut.
Jeannette was full of life and had a fiery soul until her last breath and leaves behind many great memories that leaves a smile to everyone.
Gloria was a devoted Certified Nurse’s Aide at Country Manor Convalescent Home of Prospect.
She began her career teaching Spanish at Naugatuck High School in 1965, retiring from Wamogo Regional High School in 1997.
After practicing in New York, Dr. Glassman moved to Beacon Falls, CT in his later years to be closer to his family.
Abilio worked as welder at Ansonia Copper and Brass until his retirement. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Fatima Church.
She was raised in Naugatuck, where she graduated from Naugatuck High School and formerly worked at the Naugatuck Glass Company.
Louise worked for 25 years at Yale University’s Peabody Museum of Natural History in New Haven.
June was a talented artist, enjoyed drawing, painting, designing, poetry and writing. She was also an excellent seamstress.