SOUTHBURY - John "Jack" Sharkey, 92, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in his home on May 10, 2021. He was the loving husband of the late Barbara Fellows Sharkey for 61 years. Born April 22, 1929 in Syracuse, NY, he was the son of the late Thomas and Catherine (Griffin) Sharkey, the youngest and the last surviving child of five. Jack started his career as a salesman for Crucible Steel Industries in Syracuse, and after serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, he returned to Syracuse where he met and married his soulmate and life partner, Barbara Fellows. They moved to Old Bridge, New Jersey where they made a loving home for their three children and lived there...

James "Jack" A. Britton passed away peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer's at the age of 90, just three weeks away from his 91st birthday. Born in Greenfield, MA the third of six children to the late Ruth (Higgins) Britton and James A. Britton. Jack was predeceased by three sisters - Janice, Joyce and Marcia. Jack attended Deerfield Academy in Deerfield, MA, Syracuse University and Wharton School of Finance at the University of PA. He spent his whole career in the field of commercial finance and commercial property appraisal retiring in his mid-eighties. He appraised properties in 49 of the 50 states, missing North Dakota, the Caribbean, Europe and the Middle East. Jack co-authored...

SOUTHBURY, CT - Ryan Anthony Rutledge, 17, passed away unexpectedly on April 5, 2021. He was the beloved son of Anthony and Valerie (Kuehn) Rutledge; and twin brother of Patrick Francis Rutledge. Ryan was a junior at Pomperaug High School achieving high honors, and enrolled in numerous AP courses. When he wasn't studying, he was quite the athlete playing every sport imaginable. At school he played lacrosse, football, golf, weight lifting, and was on the ski team. He wasn't just talented in sports though, some of his other talents included playing 3 instruments fluently by ear, watching and investing in the stock market, solving a Rubik's cube in seconds, and being a master chess...

SOUTHBURY - Ryan Anthony Rutledge, 17, passed away unexpectedly on April 5, 2021. He was the beloved son of Anthony and Valerie (Kuehn) Rutledge; and twin brother of Patrick Francis Rutledge. Ryan was a junior at Pomperaug High School achieving high honors, and enrolled in numerous AP courses. When he wasn't studying, he was quite the athlete playing every sport imaginable. At school he played lacrosse, football, golf, weight lifting, and was on the ski team. He wasn't just talented in sports though, some of his other talents included playing 3 instruments fluently by ear, watching and investing in the stock market, solving a Rubik's cube in seconds, and being a master chess player. ...

SOUTHBURY - Martha Fulkerson Matheu (77) succumbed to this thing called "Life" on Sunday, March 21, 2021. A native of Connecticut, Martha had met her husband of almost 50 years, Bob Matheu (deceased) in California before once again moving back to the Nutmeg State. She made one other foray into the world while living in Stuart, FL, before returning three years ago. Martha was extremely loving and proud of her two children, daughter Kate, husband Mark and grandson Matthew of Dillon, CO; and son Trey and wife Jenny Matheu of Farmington, PA. Martha is also survived by three siblings - sister Mary Hamilton of San Mateo, CA; brother Chuck Fulkerson, of Newtown, CT; and sister Heidi Pianka of...

SOUTHBURY - Betty Halpine, age 92, former New Milford resident - Alice "Betty" Elizabeth Halpine died March 17th, 2021 in Southbury Connecticut. Ms. Halpine was born April 12th, 1928 in New Milford Connecticut. She was the second child born to Stuart Francis Halpine and Alice Dickinson Halpine. Her older brother was Stuart Francis Halpine II, former mayor of New Milford. Growing up, Betty was an intelligent child who was especially interested in history and math. From a young age she was known for having well formed opinions as well as something interesting to say on almost any subject. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Arcadia college, and later a Master's Degree in accounting...

SOUTHBURY - Patricia "Patty" Richards, 66, departed this life on February 22, 2021, at The Watermark at East Hill. She was the beloved wife of Timothy (Tim) Richards, and the beloved mother of her daughters Jenna and Chelsea. Patty was born in Webster City, IA on February 24, 1954 to the late James and Doris (Krueger) Laughlin. Patty was the choir accompanist and music director at Sacred Heart Church for the past 25 years, a role that brought her such joy and purpose. Patty started her music ministry in Webster City, Iowa at the young age of 16, a role she fit so perfectly. Patty shared her humble yet incredible talents in every aspect of her music ministry. This gift of love to her...

SOUTHBURY - Phyllis Antos, 84, of Southbury, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, just 4 days short of her 85th birthday. Phyllis was born in Derby on February 21, 1936 to the late Joseph and Catherine (Guzior) Antos. She loved being outdoors, constantly gardening and working on her home. Friends and neighbors would always stop to comment on how well she kept her yard. Phyllis also loved her work. As a member of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth for over thirty years, she served in several educational ministries as teacher and administrator. In the past 40 years she has continued in this work, touching the lives of all with whom she had contact. ...

Reverend George G. Laliberte passed away on February 9, 2021. Born in Waterbury CT, Father George attended St. Anne School in Waterbury before engaging in priestly formation with the Blessed Sacrament Fathers at Eymard Seminary in Suffern, New York, the Blessed Sacrament Novitiate in Barre, Massachusetts, and St. Josephs Seminary in Cleveland, Ohio. He was ordained as a priest of the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament by the Most Reverend John Griffith at St. Jean Baptiste Church in New York City on September 22, 1956. Fr. Laliberte was assigned with five others to open a new Eucharistic Shrine in Manila, Philippines, and remained in ministry there at Santa Cruz Church for over a...

George C. Petermann Sr, beloved husband of Rosalie Deutsch Petermann of Heritage Village, Southbury, flew this earth on February 7, 2021. A native and lover of all things New York, George was born in the Bronx on March 30, 1934, to William and Harriet West Peterman. He is survived by three terrific, loving siblings: William (Bud, predeceased by Katherine), Kathryn (Kitty, predeceased by John), and Charles (Charlie, married to Janet), who have all relocated to the warmer climes of North Carolina and Florida. He was pre-deceased by two brothers, Richard (Dickie), who passed away in Thailand in 2019, and William West, of New York City. George was a very patriotic man who served his...

SOUTHBURY - George C. Petermann Sr, beloved husband of Rosalie Deutsch Petermann of Heritage Village, Southbury, flew this earth on February 7, 2021. A native and lover of all things New York, George was born in the Bronx on March 30, 1934, to William and Harriet West Peterman. He is survived by three terrific, loving siblings: William (Bud, predeceased by Katherine), Kathryn (Kitty, predeceased by John), and Charles (Charlie, married to Janet), who have all relocated to the warmer climes of North Carolina and Florida. He was pre-deceased by two brothers, Richard (Dickie), who passed away in Thailand in 2019, and William West, of New York City. George was a very patriotic man who served...

WOODBURY - Gertrude Hardisty, of Woodbury, died Wednesday, January 13 surrounded by her family. She was the widow of Chester C. Hardisty. Gert was born in Waterbury, CT November 15, 1929, daughter of the late Henry and Katherine (Conley) Cassidy. She was a graduate of Staasburg High School in Staatsburg, NY. She grew up in a tight-knit family whose lives were deeply affected by the depression, the tragic deaths of their father and two spouses just as brothers were called overseas to serve in World War II, leaving mother and daughters to share financial and child rearing chores. Luckily, Gert liked to work and she was a quick study. As one of the thirty some employees at The Old Hundred, a...

SOUTHBURY - Dominic "Pete" Rutigliano, age 95, passed away on December 13, 2020. "Pete" was born in MT Kisco, NY to Peter Rutigliano and Nancy Castano Rutigliano. Dominic married Nancy Cogan on February 17th 1962. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 year, Nancy Rutigliano. He is survived by his children, Mary Anne Corcoran, Peter Rutigliano and wife Debbie Rutigliano, Mark Rutigliano and his husband Kelsey Halbert, grandchildren Nicole Rutigliano, Billy Corcoran, Dylan Rutigliano and Brady Corcoran. "Pete" loved his siblings, Angie and her husband John Klotsko, Lou Rutigliano (deceased) and Annie Pierce. "Pete" served in the Navy during WWII, including several missions to...

SOUTHBURY - Bernadette Walton of Heritage Village, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2020. She was born in Derby, Connecticut on Oct. 24, 1946. She was the beloved wife of Victor Walton and the daughter of the late John and Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation from 11:00AM-1:00PM on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at the Carpino Funeral Home, 750 Main Street South, in Southbury. In lieu of flowers and other contributions, donations in Bernie's memory should be made to Regional Hospice and Palliative Care, 30 Milestone Road, Danbury Connecticut 06810. For directions or to leave a message of remembrance, please visit www.CarpinoCares.com.

Patricia Kenny Coulter, 90, departed this life on November 26, 2020, in Southbury, CT. She was the beloved wife of the late John J. Coulter. Pat was born in New York, NY on June 25, 1930, to the late Thomas and Rose Kenny. She was the last surviving sibling of Walter Kenny, Timothy Kenny, Rosemarie Kenny Weber, and Peter Kenny. Pat graduated from Good Counsel Academy in White Plains, NY. She worked as an Executive Assistant for Allstate Insurance in Manhattan for many years, where she met her husband, John. Pat and John resided in the Bronx, NY after they were married. They had two children, son John Jr. and daughter, Susanne. The family moved to Pat's hometown of Scarsdale, NY in 1972,...

Mary Hurlie passed away in God's grace and within the warm embrace of her family on November 22, 2020 in Southbury, Connecticut. Mary Alice (Short) Hurlie was born on July 7, 1923 in Brooklyn NY the daughter of the late Michael A. and Anna (Coyle) Short. Her family moved to Yonkers, NY when Mary was a young child and she spent virtually her whole life in Westchester County (Yonkers, Mt. Vernon, Pelham, White Plains) moving to Southbury CT in 1997 with her late husband Chet. Mary attended Our Lady of Victory grammar school and was awarded a high school scholarship to The Ursuline School in New Rochelle where she graduated with honors. On July 7, 1945 at Our Lady of Victory Church in Mt....

Marvin Clark, 79, departed this life on November 4, 2020 peacefully at home surrounded by family. He was the beloved husband of Patricia Clark. Marvin was born in Bridgeport, on September 3, 1941 to the late Marvin and Mary (Bohnecz) Clark. He was a veteran of the US Army and later served in the National Guard. Prior to retirement, he drove limousines with Rudy's Limousine in Greenwich. In his free time he enjoyed gardening, working on jigsaw puzzles and following baseball from the little league to the Boston Red Sox. In addition to his wife, Marvin will be cherished in the memories of: Cynthia Cascone and her husband John, Jr.; and son Michael Cervone, Jr. and his wife Michele; his...

OXFORD - Rev. Lois Joann Witham, 85, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Southbury, CT on October 28, 2020. Lois was born on April 13,1935, daughter of the late Kenneth Graham & Mamie Estelle (Farris) Hulsman. She was raised in Reading, MA and graduated from Tufts University with a degree in education. She taught school in Portsmouth, NH; West Hartford, CT and Southbury, CT. Lois raised her family in Southbury for 24 years, where she was an active member of the South Britain Congregational Church. She loved selling her homemade candies, artwork, and published books at their Apple Festival. Upon her husband Richard's retirement, they moved to a gentleman's farm in Lumberport,...

SOUTHBURY - Rev. Lois Joann Witham, 85, passed away peacefully in Southbury on October 28, 2020. Lois was born on April 13,1935, daughter of the late Kenneth Graham & Mamie Estelle (Farris) Hulsman. She was raised in Reading, MA. Lois raised her family in Southbury for 24 years where she worked at Southbury's elementary schools & the Southbury Training School (STS) and was an active member of the South Britain Congregational Church. Following her husband's retirement, they moved to Lumberport, WV and Lois later retired to Oxford, ME. Lois was predeceased by her husband, Richard Francis Witham and her brother, Robert Blake Hulsman. She leaves behind her daughters, Laura (Thomas)...

Evelyn Louise Black passed away Monday, October 26, 2020, in Storrs. She was born September 30, 1926, in Lancaster, PA, the daughter of John and Hettie Wagner. Evelyn was raised in Lancaster. She graduated from J P McCaskey High School in June 1944, and married her former husband, Richard Black, in August 1944. Evelyn continued to live in Lancaster for many years, after which she resided in various states due to Richards military service and career. She was an avid homemaker and resident of Freehold NJ, Wareham, MA and Bayside NY, before settling in Derby, where she was a member of the Lincoln School PTA, and the Immanuel Episcopal Church choir. She worked at LifeTouch National School...

SOUTHBURY- Gary Schild, a longtime resident of Heritage Village passed away peacefully on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Griffin Hospital just a few months before his 100th birthday. Gary was born in Berlin, Germany on January 8, 1921. Educated in Berlin and Hamburg, he immigrated to the United States in 1950 to pursue employment opportunities. A few years after arriving in the US, he met and married Bernice Evans who predeceased him in 1987. They had one son, Peter Schild who resides in Maine along with his wife Patricia and daughter, Kelsey. He married Norma Skelly in 1996 who predeceased him in 2014. Gary's career in manufacturing included positions in production and purchasing,...