Frances A. (Macharelli) Petillo, 74, of Prospect, passed away at home on February 28, 2021. She was the wife of Angelo “Bart” Petillo. She was born on December 17, 1946, in Waterbury, daughter of the late Michael and Ann Macharelli. Besides her husband Bart, Frances is survived by two sons Aaron Petillo and wife Zulema of Redding and David Petillo and wife Sok Kean of Ada, MI. She also leaves three sisters Diane Maloney, Debbie McCarthy both of Waterbury, Angela Macharelli of...

Stanley G. Kowalec, Jr., 72, of Prospect, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was the loving companion of Debra Burns for over 30 years. He was born on May 26, 1948 in Plantsville, son of the late Stanley and Esther (Daniels) Kowalec, Sr. After high school, Stanley served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He retired from Costco after working for them for over 20 years. In his spare time, he liked to tinker in the garage working on bird houses and...

  Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend Vivian G. Abel, 99, widow of the late John S. Abel, entered into heavenly rest on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Cheshire House Rehabilitation Center.  Vivian was born October 2, 1921 in Naugatuck, daughter of the late Edward S.  and Nellie (Downs) McElroy. Viv was a working mother who retired from Uniroyal Chemical after 47 years.  She took pride in her home and enjoyed entertaining family and friends, many times...

Loving Mother, Nonnie, Aunt and Friend Maria M. Ruocco, 92, of Prospect passed away peacefully on her birthday Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Beacon Brook Health Center.  Maria was the widow of the late Antonio Ruocco.  Maria was born February 17, 1929 in Cerreto Sannita, Benevento Italy, one of eight children of the late Pasquale and Carmela (Festa) Teta. Maria immigrated to the United States from Italy as a young woman during the early 1960’s. She met and fell in love...

David Roy Young, 82, of Prospect passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family after a long illness on Wednesday, February 17, 2021.  He is the loving husband of Edith (Joeckel) Young of over 60 years.  Dave was born at home in Prospect, a son of the late Leon and Olga (Keiper) Young.  David was born, raised and died in the town of Prospect. David graduated from Cheshire Academy and attended Fairfield University. He proudly served his country as an MP in the...

Pasquale “Patsy” Festa, 87, of Seymour and previously of Norwalk, peacefully passed away on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2021. He was the husband of Nancy (Eyerly) Festa for over 62 years. He was the seventh of ten children born to Generoso and Amelia Festa of Moscarello Place, South Norwalk. Patsy attended Norwalk High School and joined the United States Army in 1954, stationed in Japan. While in the service he was an outstanding baseball player and was scouted by two...

Alfred “Danny” Ortega II, 41, of Waterbury, passed away on February 7, 2021. He was born on October 11, 1979 in New York son of Daisy (Ayala) Arce and the late Alfred Ortega. He was a humble and big-hearted person, always willing to help anyone who asked. Danny could usually be found Chefin' it up in the kitchen, creating unique dishes which was one of his passions. He was not only a great cook in the kitchen but also a grill master. He made friends wherever he went, old or...

Skender Mersa, 66, of Waterbury, passed away on February 1, 2021 at Hartford Hospital. He was the husband of Drita (Limonaqi) Mersa. He was born on May 15, 1954 in Tirana, Albania son of the late Selman and Anife Mersa. He worked as a truck driver. Besides his wife Drita, Skender is survived by two sons Endrit Mersa and Erjon Mersa both of Waterbury. A private graveside service was held at New Pine Grove Cemetery.

Loving Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Aunt. Joyce E. Chapman, 79, of Prospect passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Apple Rehab in Watertown.  She was the widow of Harold W. Chapman, Jr..  She was born November 18, 1941 in Waterbury, a daughter of the late Raymond and Dorothy (Larson) Atwell. Joyce was a graduate of Wilby High School Class of 1959.  She devoted her life to raising her family.  Joyce was a wonderful, caring and giving person. ...