Obituaries

Domenico M. Luongo

Domenico M. Luongo

Apr 17, 2024

Domenico M. Luongo, 93, of Southington, CT, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. He was the beloved husband of the late Giovannina (Carusone) Luongo for 58 years. 

Domenico was born on February 7, 1931 in Liberi, Italy to the late Pasquale and Margherita (Didomenico) Luongo and proudly served in the Italian Army before coming to the...

Elizabeth R. Schupbach

Elizabeth R. Schupbach

Apr 16, 2024

Elizabeth “Liz” R. Schupbach, 95, of Southington, CT and formerly of Watertown CT, passed away peacefully at The Summit at Plantsville on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

Liz was born on November 20, 1928 in the Brooklyn section of Waterbury CT where she resided for many years and attended the local schools. In her heart, she aways held a special place for...

George J. McKenney

George J. McKenney

Apr 12, 2024

George J. McKenney, 75, of Southington, CT, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2024 at the West Haven VA Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Sandra (Allen) McKenney for 55 years. George was born in Fort Fairfield, Maine on November 4, 1948 to the late Gerald and Emma (Boulier) McKenney. He graduated from Southington High School, Class of...

Dolores M. DeGumbia

Dolores M. DeGumbia

Apr 10, 2024

Dolores A. (Mottola) DeGumbia, 90, of Southington, CT passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph DeGumbia who predeceased her in 1985. 

Dolores was born on December 24, 1933 in Southington to the late Frank and Margaret (Landino) Mottola. She worked for many years at Pratt...

Alger "Butch" Ambrose

Alger "Butch" Ambrose

Apr 9, 2024

Alger “Butch” Ambrose, 79, of Waterbury, CT, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. 

Alger was born on February 9, 1945 in Hudson, NY, one of five children, to the late Alger L. and Natalie (Fino) Ambrose. He was an expert tool and die maker by trade and worked at Stop and Shop in Waterbury for many years. Butch’s love...

Gerry M. Lacasse

Gerry M. Lacasse

Apr 7, 2024

Gerry M. Lacasse, age 50, of Southington, CT passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on the morning of Sunday, April 7, 2024, after a fierce and courageous battle with cancer.  He was the loving husband of Angela “Angie” (Thibodeau) Lacasse for 25 years. 

Gerry was born in Hartford on September 15, 1973 to Gerard and Christiane (Morissette) Lacasse and...

Thomas M. Nolan

Thomas M. Nolan

Apr 10, 2024

Thomas M. Nolan, 50, of Naugatuck and formerly of Southington, passed away unexpectedly at Midstate Medical Center on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.   

Thomas was born in New Britain on September 10, 1973 to Lois R. (Mansolf) Weed and the late Ronald C. Nolan Sr. 

Tom worked for many years as a painter and kept himself busy with different odd jobs. He...

Laurie Mongillo Mihkels

Laurie Mongillo Mihkels

Apr 10, 2024

Laurie (Mongillo) Mihkels, 74, of Meriden and formerly of Southington, passed away at her home on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. She was the loving wife for 23 years of the late Hans Mihkels who predeceased her in 2012.



Laurie was born in Southington on September 20, 1949, one of six children, to the late Albert and Lucille (Larson) Mongillo.



Laurie graduated from...

David "Willie" C. Gannon

David "Willie" C. Gannon

Apr 8, 2024

David “Willie” Coleman Gannon, 60, of Southington, CT passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, April 8, 2024. 

David was born on February 19, 1964 in Winchester, MA to Janice N. (Quinn) Gannon and the late Robert A. Gannon.

David graduated from Southington High School, Class of 1982 and went on to earn his bachelor's degree from CCSU. He worked alongside...

Virginia Nichols

Virginia Nichols

Apr 8, 2024

Virginia Zaczkowski Nichols, 84, of Southington, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family on April 8, 2024. She was the loving wife of the late Irving R. Nichols, Jr.

Virgina was born in New Britain on February 11, 1940, to the late Casimir and Helen (Urbanowicz) Zaczkowski.   She attended New Britian schools and worked...

Patricia "Pat" F. Hext

Patricia "Pat" F. Hext

Apr 7, 2024

Patricia “Pat” F. (Quinn) Hext, 88, of Wallingford, Connecticut and formerly of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at MidState Medical Center.  She was the loving wife of the late William Albert Hext who predeceased her in 2022.  

Patricia was born on March 17, 1936 in Brooklyn, New York to the late...

Linda R. Paradis

Linda R. Paradis

Apr 3, 2024

Linda (Ross) Paradis, 77, of Southington, CT, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. She was the loving wife and best friend of James I. Paradis for nearly 52 years. 

Linda was born on April 1, 1947 in Hartford to the late Charles and Germaine (Gilbert) Ross and graduated from Southington High School, Class of 1965....

David L. Hall

David L. Hall

Mar 25, 2024

David L. Hall, 77, of the Plantsville section of Southington, CT, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on Monday, March 25, 2024, after a fierce and courageous battle with cancer. He was the loving husband of Marie (Dos Santos) Hall for 54 years.  

David was born in Kankakee, Illinois on June 1, 1946, to the late...

Helen M. Locks

Helen M. Locks

Mar 23, 2024

Helen M. (Zajac) Locks, 91, of Southington, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Southington Care Center. She was the loving wife of the late Raymond S. Locks for 62 years. 

Helen was born on August 27, 1932 in Southington to the late Matthew and Anna (Uliasz) Zajac and had been lifelong Southington resident.

Helen retired...

James Patrick Shanley

James Patrick Shanley

Mar 16, 2024

James Patrick Shanley, age 87, of Southington, CT, Cedar Island in Clinton, CT, and Naples, FL, passed away peacefully with his daughters by his side on Saturday, March 16, 2024.  Jim, AKA, “Jadge” or “Grampie” or "The Mayor” or “The Governor” or “CJ” or “Corbin” was the widower of Elizabeth “Betty” (Zdunczyk) Shanley, who passed away in 1997.  Born in...

Barbara B. Flood

Barbara B. Flood

Mar 16, 2024

Barbara Louise (Benoit) Flood, 72, of Southington, CT, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 16, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of David O. Flood for 41 years.Barbara was born on January 9, 1952 in Burlington, VT, one of eight children, to the late Gene and Carrie May (Carpenter) Benoit. She moved to...

Joanne Skurat

Joanne Skurat

Mar 11, 2024

Joanne Skurat, 69, of Southington, CT, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, March 11, 2024 at Apple Rehab in Plainville. 

Joanne was born on November 29, 1954 in Ansonia, CT to the late Michael D. and Joanne V. (Brennan) Skurat and had been a longtime Southington resident.

Joanne worked as a paraprofessional at DePaolo Middle School for many years. She...

Harry A. Grossman

Harry A. Grossman

Mar 10, 2024

Harry A. Grossman, 81, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at MidState Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He had been the devoted husband of the late Karen R. (Kaufman) Grossman for nearly 58 years.

Harry was born on June 17, 1942 in Chicago, IL to the late Jack and Bernice (Potnick)...

John W. Lutkus, Jr.

John W. Lutkus, Jr.

Mar 7, 2024

John W. Lutkus, 88, passed away unexpectedly in his Marion home on March 7, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Edith “Paula” (Massucci) Lutkus and his four sons, William (Carrie), David (Janice), Douglas (Angela), and Gregory (Jennifer Semmrow), along with his grandson, Jack, and longtime caregiver and friend, Donna Burns.

John was born in Southington, Connecticut on January 25, 1936,...

Charlene M. McComb

Charlene M. McComb

Feb 29, 2024

Charlene M. (Dionne) McComb, 83, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away peacefully surrounded by her devoted family on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Autumn Lake Healthcare. She was the loving wife of the late Robert P. McComb Sr. for 52 years.Charlene was born on June 26, 1940 in Madawaska, ME, one of nine children, to the late Medley...

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