John Schumansky
Nov 1, 2010
John J. Schumansky, 89, of Windham, avid fisherman and hunter, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, November 1, 2010. He was born December 18, 1920 in Waterbury, the son of Carl and Stella (Karpinsky) Shimansky, who had immigrated from Ukraine. John enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II and served on aircraft carriers in the Pacific....
Jeanette P. Williams
Nov 1, 2010
Jeanette Williams passed away peacefully on November 1, 2010 at Windham Community Memorial Hospital following an illness. Jeanette was born on September 18, 1930 in Springfield, Massachusetts to the late Florida (Jarvis) LeVere and Joseph LeVere. She was educated in the Springfield school system and graduated from high school in 1947. Jeanette loved Broadway musicals, reading, needlework, crocheting, crossword puzzles,...
Elizabeth C. Halloran
Oct 31, 2010
Elizabeth C. Halloran of Storrs and Niantic, Connecticut died Sunday, October 31,2010 at Yale New Haven Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born August 8, 1914 in Hartford , Connecticut , daughter of Maurice and Elizabeth (Nolan) Condon. Predeceased by her husband of fifty seven years, Thomas J. Halloran, she is survived by two sons, Thomas C. Halloran and...
Benjamin J. Wojick
Oct 29, 2010
Benjamin J. Wojick, 92, of Willimantic, husband of the late Adele (Zeni) Wojick, died Friday, October 29, 2010 in Windham. He was born August 27, 1918 in Willimantic, the son of Walter and Sophie Wojick and had lived in Willimantic all his life. He was a graduate of Windham Regional Technical School and a U.S. Army veteran of World War...
Paula Lee Schiller
Oct 26, 2010
Paula Lee Schiller, 61, of Guilford, CT., passed away at Connecticut Hospice in Branford on October 26, 2010. Paula was the loving and nurturing daughter of Frank and Bertha Schiller, sister of Gene Schiller and aunt to Jon and Jeremy Schiller. Paula was a graduate of Vassar College in New York, held masters degrees from both Rensselear and Wesleyan Universities...
Ann M. Depathy
Oct 25, 2010
Ann "Hunka" Depathy, 90, of Willimantic, CT passed away peacefully on Monday October 25, 2010. She was beloved by all who knew her and had a wit which touched all that knew her. She will be clearly missed by all her family and friends, but none more than her great-nephew Ryan Garvie. Never to have any children of her own...
Peter Zaklukiewicz
Oct 25, 2010
Peter Zaklukiewicz, 93, of Willimantic, husband of Theresa (Fontaine) Zaklukiewicz, died Monday, October 25, 2010 at their home. He was born December 31, 1916 in Mansfield and had lived in Willimantic most of his life. He was employed by Colt Firearms in Hartford during World War II. After the war he opened Tel-Del Package store on Main Street in Willimantic...
Pedro Cruz
Oct 25, 2010
WILLIMANTIC - Pedro L. "Barreto" Cruz, Jr. was born on July 15, 1960 in Jauna Diaz, Puerto Rico. We lost him unexpectedly on October 25, 2010. He was a long time Willimantic resident. He was the son to Luz Brilly Machavelo and Pedro L. Cruz Sr. He was survived by his wife, Deborah Cruz and his children Ileanna, Ferdinand, Tiffany,...
Doris C. Durand
Oct 24, 2010
Doris Durand, 69, of Mansfield Center daughter of Edwin and Celina Ellison passed away October 24, 2010 at St. Josephs Living Center surrounded by her close family. She was predeceased by her two children Stephen Plante, and Norma Simrell. Doris retired from Regency Heights after many years of service as a CNA. She enjoyed spending time at Misquamicut Beach and...
Russell Bugbee
Oct 22, 2010
Russell Bugbee, 31, of Albion, NY, formerly of Windham, died Oct. 22, 2010 from injuries received in an automobile accident. He was born on July 11, 1979 in Willimantic and was a 1997 graduate of Windham Regional Vocational Technical School. In May of 1999, Russell graduated from Johnson & Wales University of Culinary Arts. He had been employed as the...
Alma Cabulis
Oct 21, 2010
Alma Cabulis, 99, of Willimantic, died Thursday, October 21, 2010 at the Windham Hospital. She was born July 24, 1911 in Latvia and had lived in Willimantic since 1950 and was a member of the Latvian Lutheran Church. Prior to her retirement she was employed for 28 years at the former American Thread Company in Willimantic. She is the last...
Norberto Gonzalez Sr
Oct 21, 2010
Norberto (Pancho) Gonzalez Sr. (June 24, 1933-October 21, 2010) formerly of Anasco, Puerto Rico who resided in Willimantic, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 77. He is survived by his long time companion and love Georgina Gonzalez. They shared 58 years of joyful marriage together and he was survived by his three sons: Norberto Gonzalez...
Sandra I. Cosgrove
Oct 17, 2010
Sandra I. Cosgrove, 61, of North Windham, wife of Richard Cosgrove, died peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 17, 2010. She was born February 7, 1949 in Willimantic, the daughter of the late Carim and Irene (Gagnon) John and had lived in Windham most of her life. She enjoyed going on weekend trips with her husband on his motorcycle,...
Charles H. Tormey
Oct 17, 2010
Charles Harrison Tormey, age 82, passed away peacefully at Saint Joseph Living Center on Sunday October 17th, surrounded by his family. Charles retired from Pratt & Whitney after 31 years. He was a life member of the Willimantic Elks Club and the Franco American Club. He enjoyed the outdoors, camping, traveling and playing cards. Most of all, he enjoyed spending...
