Recent Death Notices From Orange

ORANGE, CT — Recent death notices from Orange.

Zakar G. Chaghatzbanian, 91, of Orange, died Oct. 28. Born in Lebanon, he moved to Oregon to start a jewelry business in Cave Junction, became a master gardener at 66 and earned a bachelor's degree in Armenian studies. His wife, Dolores, died before him.

John Paolini Jr., 88, of Orange, died Oct. 20. Born in New Haven, he owned and operated Paolini Construction for 50 years. He was married for 68 years to Margaret Suscietto Paolini and is survived by two children, Michael Paolini and Gina Marcus.

Marian (Riggio) Drobish, 86, of Orange, died Oct. 12. Born in New Haven, she taught at Mary L. Tracy School and finished her career at Foundation High School in Milford, and she was a founding member of the Orange Players, where she often shared the stage with her husband of 63 years, Bob.

James M. McHale, 91, of Orange, died Oct. 9. Born in Pawtucket, R.I., he lived in Orange with his family for 52 years.

Joan LaBanca Schuckie, 86, of Orange, died Oct. 4 at home. Born in New Haven, she is survived by her husband, Albert J. Schuckie Jr., and four children, Tammy, Amy, Marcy and Danny.