Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Veteran, Mason and Former Fireman John M. VanKirk, 79, formerly of Prospect died peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Monday, January 17, 2022 at Countryside Manor in Bristol.  He was the loving husband of Charlotte (Quick) VanKirk for over 58 years.  John proudly served his country in the US Air Force from 1960 to 1964.  He and Charlotte met while in the service, true soulmates. John was a very active...

Loving Father, Grandfather, WWII Veteran Albert “Pop” Cerelli, 94, of Prospect, passed away peacefully at his home while surrounded by the love of his family on Monday, January 10, 2022.  Al was the widower of his beloved wife Louise Cerelli.  He was born in New York City, New York on his mother’s birthday May 14, 1927, a son of the late Rose (Spincola) and Victor Cerelli.  After high school, Al enlisted in the Navy where he was a sonar specialist on a...

“ A devoted father & grandfather”   Raymond L. "Ron" Falcioni, 77, of Naugatuck died peacefully at Griffin Hospital while surrounded by his loving family. He was the widower of the late Mary Jane Falcioni. Ron, son of the late Orlando and Frances (Cybart) Falcioni, was born December 29, 1944 in Derby, CT.   Ron was the proud owner and operator of Shop E-Z Market, later known as Ron's Foodmart. He was a skilled meat cutter; his personalized service...

Lawrence A. O’Brien, 90, of Prospect passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Friday, January 14, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital after a brief illness.  He was the loving husband of Ann (Carangelo) O’Brien for over 66 years.  Larry celebrated his 90th birthday this past week.  He was born January 9, 1932 in Waterbury, a son of the late John and Dorothy (Shutts) O’Brien. He proudly served his country with distinction for the US Army...

Loving Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, Sister and Friend Anna Druan, 63, of Cromwell passed away on January 14, 2022 at Waterbury Hospital after a long and complicated hospital stay. Anna was a daughter of Robert Druan and the late Rosalie Cristelli born on September 26, 1958 in Waterbury CT. If you met Anna most assuredly you would become her friend. Anna touched many lives over the more than thirty years she worked at Waterbury Hospital. Her bright blue eyes, sunny disposition...

Gail P. (Short) Dwyer, 79, of Southbury, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on January 7, 2022 at Waterbury Hospital.  She was the widow of her beloved husband Robert Dwyer as well as first husband George Jagun.    Gail was raised in Ansonia and was a 1959 graduate of Ansonia High School.  She went on to become a legal secretary and later in life as a homemaker.  She adored the beaches of Cape Cod while on her annual trips with her husband...

Judith A. Longo, 75, of Prospect, beloved wife of Michael R. Longo passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 after a courageous battle with dementia and cancer.  Judi was born April 9, 1946 in Newark NJ. Her parents were Frank and Ethel Randall.  She lived her early childhood in Clifton, NJ, and resided in Middletown NJ until she was 20 years old. She and Mike met while Mike was attending Rutgers University and were later married in Middletown, NJ. Judi accompanied Mike in the...

Jennie A. (Rabis) Jannetty, 82, of Naugatuck died peacefully while surrounded by the love of her family on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at St. Mary’s after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was the loving wife of Joseph L.  Jannetty for over 58 years.  Jennie was born May 9, 1939 in Southington, CT, a daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Gladke) Rabis. When Joe and Jennie married in 1964, a lifetime of devotion, love and happiness began.  She was a stay- at- home...

Roy L. LaGrave Jr., 65, of Prospect, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Waterbury Hospital. Roy is the husband of Sandra (Pfeiffer) LaGrave and father to sons Christopher, Ceferino and Marc Carrion. He was born January 23, 1956 in Waterbury, one of the ten children of the late Roy L. and Joan (Gagnon) LaGrave. Roy was raised in Naugatuck and then went on to proudly serve his country in the US Navy as a SeaBee. He was honorably discharge in 1979 and first worked as a lathe operator...

Prospect- Joseph R. Cavanaugh, 77, of Prospect, died on Friday, December 31, 2021 at home.  He was the beloved husband of Lynn (Jankowski) Cavanaugh.  Joe was born in Waterbury on September 3, 1944, son of the late Angeline (DiMaria)Cavanaugh and Joseph Cavanaugh.  He was raised in Naugatuck, CT and after graduating Naugatuck High School in 1962, he attended Waterbury State Technical College (now part of Naugatuck Valley Community College) and was a member of the first...