Anthony was the co-founder along with his wife, Yolanda, of the Have a Heart Foundation in Naugatuck.
She worked in the Waterbury Public School System for over 30 years.
For many years, Maria proudly worked as a seamstress for the Mademoiselle Shop on Bank Street in Waterbury until her retirement.
Julie brought her sunny disposition and hard-working ethic to each job she held and ultimately enjoyed her work.
He enrolled at Naugatuck Valley Community College and received a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
She began her teaching career for the city of Waterbury in 1960, where she taught first grade at both Russell and Barnard schools.
Fred worked as a prison guard at Cheshire Reformatory and then worked as a firefighter, night watchman and in chemical production.
A proud U.S. Navy veteran, he worked as a mechanic and an independent truck driver.
The patriarch of Park Road
He was a chef, having worked for the Berkshire Cafe before owning his own business, Berkshire West, later retired from Scarpelli's.
Marjorie leaves behind her daughters Pam Blasavage and her husband Eugene of Naugatuck.
Later in life, she became the fine arts librarian at Cheshire Public Library.
She worked at the Naugatuck Glass Co. and as a seamstress at Waterbury Neckwear.
She went on to earn her Master’s Degree in Reading, and was a teacher for 30+ years, primarily teaching third grade at Andrew Avenue School.
She was a homemaker who loved taking care of and spending time with her family. She also really enjoyed playing bingo.
After graduating from Naugatuck High School in 1939 at 17, she enrolled at Pratt Institute School of Design in Brooklyn, New York.
He began his career in oral history as an interviewer and archivist at the John F. Kennedy Oral History Program.
He was employed by the Stratford Board of Education, retiring in 2009 after 25 years.
Tara worked for many years in the banking industry, first at North American Bank and finally at Webster Bank.
Peg was a devoted wife, mother and Nana, always surrounding herself with the love of her family.
A longtime resident of Naugatuck, she loved to serve God as a parishioner of St. Vincent Ferrer Church in Naugatuck.
At the time of his passing, he was the owner and operator of Safe Homes Inc. specializing in home safety inspections, lead testing.
She was professional and talented and had a passion for teaching.
After graduating from Watertown High School he joined the United States Marine Corps.
In her younger days, she was a cook at Algonquin School in Prospect.
He was a self-taught skilled mason & hand made a beautiful patio that the whole family enjoyed together for many years.
He was a graduated of Sacred Heart High School in Waterbury, went on to serve our country in the National Guard.
She worked for 25 years as an Educational Paraprofessional for the Naugatuck Board of Education, before retiring in 2005.
“Local businessman, Roman Catholic Deacon, Loving father, grandfather, great grandfather & lifetime Waterburian”
John devoted 32 years to educating the city’s children as a Teacher, Principal, Administrator, and City-wide Coordinator.
Her compassion for people made her an exceptional nurse and caregiver.
He was employed by Climate Partners of Milford for years before opening his own HVAC business, Built-Rite Heating & Cooling, LLC.
She was a communicant of Holy Savior Church and was the school secretary at St. Francis School.
Laurie graduated from Holy Cross (Catholic High) High School in 1977.
Laurie worked for many years as a short order cook at My Place Restaurant in Newtown and resided in Naugatuck for the last 35 years.
He immigrated to the United States from Portugal in 1966 and made Naugatuck his home.
Savanna graduated from Naugatuck High School in 2005 and for the past 15 years she was a dedicated home care giver.
She spent her free time crocheting, cooking, gardening, especially the roses, and above most, caring for others.
Jeannine Pruden passed away unexpectedly on December 1, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital.
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