Dr. Thomas J. DeLuca passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Tom was born May 26, 1948, to Thomas and Mae DeLuca of Bridgeport. From the start, he was a joy to his parents and older sisters, Kiki (Copertino) and Lorraine (Caliendo), who adored and doted on their baby brother. Growing up in a close-knit Italian family, Tom was surrounded by aunts, uncles, and cousins, and he enjoyed spending time with his brothers-in-law, Len and Buddy. These special bonds remained some of the most important of his life. When he was 14, he met the love of his life, Elizabeth Affannato. They dated throughout high school, during Tom's college years at Villanova, and have never been...

Irene McKinley, 92, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021, at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain. She was the wife of the late Robert H. McKinley. Mrs. McKinley was born April 16, 1928 in Norwalk, CT, daughter of the late Joseph and Sarah Obuchowski. Early in her career, she worked for Nash Engineering Company in Norwalk. After her marriage to Bob, she dedicated her life to her husband and family. She was a full partner with her husband in all their business endeavors - Bob McKinley Construction Company and McKinley's Christmas Tree Farm and Greenhouses, which they managed together for over half a century. In her spare time, she enjoyed ice skating, hiking the New Hampshire...

Mary (Gesseck) Zdonczyk, 103, passed away Sunday April 4, 2021. She was the wife of the late Theodore J. Zdonczyk, who passed away in 2012. They were married for 70 years. Mrs. Zdonczyk was born December 17, 1917, in Naugatuck, daughter of the late Adam and Bronislawa (Rumanski) Gesseck. She was a longtime resident of Waterbury, moving to Cheshire in 1976. She was a parishioner of St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish in Waterbury and St. Bridget Parish in Cheshire. Mary and her husband started Dell Amusement and Vending Machine Company in 1949 and were actively involved in the business until their retirement in 1990. "Gran" was happiest in the company of her children, grandchildren and...

Judith "Judy" D'Antonio, settled into a comfortable, well-earned, permanent beach chair on LBI with family and friends, on April 3, 2021, at Connecticut Hospice in Branford, CT. Her love of family was exemplified every day in things big, small, and in between, be they immaculately set tables for holidays to personalized birthday and holiday cards that let her artistic side shine through for all to enjoy. No one could put brush to paint to canvas and create a lasting, loving, and enduring image better than Judy. She was the first to meet guests at her door with a smile and a kind word (and maybe a glass of Champagne too) and if you were lucky enough, her homemade clam chowder, outstanding...

Henry "Hank" F. Wallinger 78, passed away at his home on Friday, April 2, 2021, surrounded by family. He was the husband of Linda (Scott) Wallinger. Hank was born August 19, 1942, in Waterbury, the son of the late Arthur and Claire (Hackett) Wallinger. He was a lifelong resident of Cheshire. He served in the Navy from 1960 to 1963 on the USS Irex in Groton. He worked for Southern New England Telephone and retired in 1991. He spent his retirement traveling with his wife and working on cars. He was an avid Harley Davidson owner and loved taking rides with Linda and friends. They spent their winters in Florida and their summers in Connecticut but his garage was his happy place. Besides...

Barry Sutherland, 69, of Cheshire, passed away April 2, 2021. He was the husband of Lisa (Nyberg) Sutherland. Barry "Suds" Sutherland was born on May 23, 1952, in Waterbury, the son of the late Merle and Charlotte Mae (Carter) Sutherland. He was a 1970 graduate of Cheshire High School, and a 2013 inductee into its hall of fame. A longtime Cheshire resident, Mr. Sutherland was the owner of Barry's Automotive. Barry's interest in cars and all things mechanical began at an early age. He loved working on cars, racing cars and restoring classics. He began his career at Genest Auto and then worked for the Special Vehicle Design Company. It was there he designed and built specialty muscle cars,...

Anne Evelyn Auger, 73, of Cheshire passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, March 29, 2021, at Hartford Hospital. She is the wife of Donald Auger Sr., whom she said that "she had found the right one" and was "in it for the long haul". Mrs. Auger was born May 26, 1947, in Hartford, CT., the eldest daughter of the late Alfred J. and Doris (Charbonneau) Gagne. She attended South Catholic High School in Hartford, and Annhurst College in South Woodstock, CT. She worked for many years at the North Haven Citizen and the Meriden Record-Journal, where she handled obituaries. She taught at St. Dominic School in Southington, and was proud of her time working at the Institute of Living....

Catherine Margaret Logue, 79, died March 27, 2021, after a short illness, at The Summit at Plantsville, where she was a resident for several years. She was the daughter of the late Michael Joseph Logue of Kellysburg, PA, (10 siblings), and Catherine Dunne Logue of Madison, NJ, (8 siblings). She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1941, after which she and her family moved to New Haven, CT, where she started school at St. Vincent's Elementary School. When Catherine was 8 years old, the family moved to Cheshire, where she attended Chapman Elementary then moved to and graduated from Cheshire High School in 1961. Catherine was employed at The Wallace Silver Co. for many years. Her...

Joan (Flood) Ciaburri, 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 15, 2021, at St. Mary's Hospital. Joan was born August 15, 1932, in the Spring Glen section of Hamden. She was the daughter of the late Frank Flood, WWII Veteran, bronze star recipient, and New Haven City Attorney, and Rose (Corbett) Flood, veteran educator in the New Haven School system. Frank & Rose raised seven wonderful daughters, including Joan. Joan Flood married Alfred Ciaburri in 1953. They purchased a home on Long Hill Road in Cheshire, and together, started their own family. After raising her six sons and spending many years volunteering as a library technician at Norton Elementary School in Cheshire, she...

Joseph F. Mazzacane, Sr., 94, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 13, 2021, at his residence in Cheshire, with his family by his side. He was the husband of the late Leota (Seeley) Mazzacane. Mr. Mazzacane was born September 6, 1926, in New Haven, son of the late Frank and Maria (Zaino) Mazzacane. He graduated Commercial High School in 1945 and joined the United States Army. After his service he returned to New Haven, CT. Mr. Mazzacane was the owner of the Cheshire Barber Shop from 1951 until 2016. He loved his job and especially his family. Mr. Mazzacane is survived by his three children Joseph, Jr., Michael and Maria;...

Douglas W. Hick, age 49, of Cheshire, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side after a 4 year courageous battle with cancer. He was the devoted husband of Melissa (Ludovico) Hick for over 22 years. Doug was born on January 20, 1972, son of Donald W. Hick and the late Joan (Ritch) Hick. Doug grew up between Cheshire and Duxbury, MA, where he graduated from Duxbury High School in 1991 then earned his Bachelor's degree from Babson College before returning to Cheshire. He was the proud owner of Mr. Tent Party Rentals for 25 years. Doug grew a successful business after lots of dedication and hard work, making it what it is today. Doug was a great guy with a fantastic...

Anne M. Thompson, 94, formerly of Hartford and Cheshire passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford. She was the widow of Richard D. Thompson who predeceased her in 2012 after 49 years of marriage. She was born August 11, 1926 in Bronx, NY, daughter of the late William D. and Anna M. (Ryan) O'Connor. Anne was a graduate of St. Patrick's Grammar School and Hartford Public High School. She worked for many years at Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company before relocating to Cheshire. Anne retired as an Administrative Assistant from the Town of Cheshire. Anne was beloved by many, and is survived by her nephews William III and his wife Ellen...

Maryann F. Schwab, 82, passed away comfortably on March 2, 2021, at the Summit at Plantsville. She was the wife of Alan W. Schwab. Mrs. Schwab was born May 20, 1938, in Waterbury, daughter of the late Andrew James and Loretta Anne (Moriarty) Daly. Maryann was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School in Waterbury and the Hospital of St. Raphael School of Nursing in New Haven. She practiced as a Registered Nurse until her retirement. She was an avid reader and enjoyed crocheting and gardening, but the beach was her favorite. Besides her husband of 47 years, Maryann is survived by her three daughters, Lori Hanlon of Cheshire, Sandra Ann Hanlon of Maine, and Terry Lynn Hanlon of Meriden; her...

Therese Reckmack Sataline, widow of the late Dr. Lee R. Sataline and nearly a lifelong resident of Cheshire, died on March 2 in Southington after a short illness at age 93. Born on April 5, 1927 on Horton Avenue to the late Mary Patton and John Reckmack, Mrs. Sataline would go on to live and later marry her husband and raise their two daughters and countless cats on Squire Hill Road for nearly 50 years. She was a graduate of Commercial High School in New Haven and worked at the United Illuminating Company there, serving as secretary for the chairman of the board. After, she was a homemaker who moved with her husband to Dayton, Cleveland, Toledo and Bethlehem, PA, before returning and...

Elizabeth "Liz" Clark, 73, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021, at the Cheshire House in Waterbury. She was the wife of the late Douglas Clark. Liz was born April 30, 1947, in New Haven, the daughter of the late Bernard and Elizabeth McLoughlin. She was an Underwriter for Nationwide Insurance for many years and upon her retirement, she worked with her husband at D&D Heating and Air Conditioning. She was a communicant of St. Bridget of Sweden Parish and was a member of the Irish - American Community Center in East Haven. Liz is survived by her daughter Kelly Cienki (Stosh) of Cheshire; her brother Bernard McLoughlin; her brother-in-law Roger Vesper; her sisters-in-law Judy McCabe...

Mary Catherine Meacham, 71, died at her home, in Cheshire, on February 27, 2021. Mary Catherine was born January 12, 1950 to the late Austin and Frances Meacham. Mary Catherine was devoted to living a Consecrated Life of devotion to God. She lived her faith through attendance at daily Mass as well as participation in Eucharist Adoration and Rosary Prayer groups. Despite the physical limitations of chronic illness, Mary Catherine enjoyed a good laugh and was very attached to her family. She documented many family functions and could be easily found by the telltale sound of a camera snapping a picture and the spooling of film. You could always count on receiving a card covered with stickers...

Patricia A. Wallinger, 81, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at her home. She was the wife of Arthur "Butch" Wallinger. Mrs. Wallinger was born August 6, 1939, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Reid) Hanlon. From the age of 9 to the age of 20 Patricia was an aspiring actress. While acting at Litchfield Summer Stock the press called her "Broadway Bound". She was a long-time resident of Cheshire. Pat and Butch (husband), together, side by side, owned and managed AJ Carting Company Inc. for approximately 30 years. She loved her gardens and was a long-time member of the Cheshire Garden Club. Those who knew Pat would call her; Mema, Patsy, Boss and Warden. She...

Margaret (Boardman) Bernhardt, 78, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021, at Backus Hospital in Norwich. She was the wife of the late Carl H. Bernhardt. Mrs. Bernhardt was born August 2, 1942, in Hartford, the daughter of the late Joseph and Esther (Rhoades) Boardman. She was a longtime resident of Cheshire. She was a member of the Cheshire Grange, where she served locally as Treasurer and Lecturer for the State Grange. Mrs. Bernhardt is survived by her sons, Gerry Hauser, and his wife Frances, Richard Bernhardt, Carl J. Bernhardt, and his wife, Merrilee, and her daughter, Deborah Kammerer, and her husband, James. She will also be missed by several grandchildren and...

Grace Anne (Campbell) (Nesbit) Tait, 87, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at Mid-State Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Richard C. Nesbit and her late second husband, Lindsay Tait. She was a resident at Elim Park Place Independent Living. G. Anne was born September 20, 1933 in New Haven, CT, the daughter of the late Matthew and Grace (Manzie) Campbell and spent her childhood in New Haven. She was a graduate of Hillhouse High School. She was a long time Cheshire resident where she was a member of the First Congregational Church of Cheshire. Anne was on many Boards at the Church and in the Cheshire School System. Her most important devotion was her...

Algert R. Sanders, 83, of Cheshire, CT, passed away peacefully at his home on February 6, 2021 of end-stage heart disease. Al was born February 15, 1937 in Libau, Latvia, the son of Gedimin Sanders and Elizabeth Chabaud Sanders. In 1940, after Russian forces began invading Latvia, Al's mother escaped with her three children, taking the last passenger ship to New York via Sweden. They reunited with family in Colchester and later moved to Hartford, where Al spent most of his younger years. While studying economics at the University of Connecticut, he met Leah Bessette, who would become his lifelong companion. They married in 1962, two years after Al's graduation and two weeks after hers,...

Algert R. Sanders, 83, of Cheshire, CT, passed away peacefully at his home on February 6, 2021 of end-stage heart disease. Al was born February 15, 1937 in Libau, Latvia, the son of Gedimin Sanders and Elizabeth Chabaud Sanders. In 1940, after Russian forces began invading Latvia, Al's mother escaped with her three children, taking the last passenger ship to New York via Sweden. They reunited with family in Colchester and later moved to Hartford, where Al spent most of his younger years. While studying economics at the University of Connecticut, he met Leah Bessette, who would become his lifelong companion. They married in 1962, two years after Al's graduation and two weeks after hers,...