Tuesday, May 8, 2012
The celebrated children's author was best known for his book "Where The Wild Things Are."
Ridgefield's famed children's book author and illustrator Maurice Sendak died Tuesday. The celebrated children's author, best known for his book "Where The Wild Things Are," was "widely considered the most important children’s book artist of the 20th century," the New York Times reports. The Times reports that Mr. Sendak died of complications from a recent stroke, according to his longtime editor, Michael di Capua. "Where The Wild Things Are" was published in 1963, and the story of a little boy named Max who sails into his dreams to have a "wild rumpus" with imaginative, sometimes nightmarish monsters was a bestseller. Mr. Sendak wrote and illustrated more than a dozen solo picture books and over 80 books in all — one more posthumous piece…
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Loving Mother and Grandmother
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Thursday, April 12
Margaret (Nardozza) DiMaria, 92, of Waterbury passed away on Monday April 9, 2012 at John Dempsey Hospital, University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington, surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Carmen DiMaria. Margaret was born in Waterbury on June 6, 1919, daughter of the late Charles and Anne (Sigerson) Nardozza. She worked in Quality Control at Risdon Manufacturing for many years until her retirement. She was a member of St. Francis Senior Citizens. She adored her great grandchildren who were her life and joy. Margaret is survived by her daughter: Nancy Grady of Watertown, two grandchildren; Jonathan Grady and his wife Shannon of Maine and Jason Grady and his wife Kirsten of Monroe, and two great grandchildren; …
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Loving Mother and Grandmother
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Tuesday, April 3
Mrs. Elvira (Orsini) Addona Legorano, 74, of 284 Hill Street, died Monday, April 2, 2012 at Abbott Terrace Health Care Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Domenico Addona. Elvira was born in Pontelandolfo, Benevento, Italy on November 13, 1937, daughter of the late Michele and Filomena (Rubbo) Orsini. She came to this country and settled in Waterbury in 1968. She was employed at Lakewood Metals until she retired and she was a communicant of St. Lucy’s Church. She will always be remembered for her amazing cooking for her family and for all who set foot in her kitchen. She enjoyed seeing her children and grandchildren together laughing and reminiscing. She leaves four sons, Giuseppe Addona and his wife Lucia, …
Friday, March 23, 2012
Gloria A. Della Corte dies at the age of 81.
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Friday, March 23
Gloria A. Della Corte, of Monroe, died March 21, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 1, 1931 in Jersey City, NJ to Charles and Blanche (Fitzhenry) Witzmann. She was the most wonderful mother, sister and friend. She will be missed more than any words could describe. Gloria is survived by her children Robert, Richard and Ken, her daughters-in-law Karen and Melissa, caregiver and "son" David Thayer, her five grandchildren Michael, Kristen, Arianna, Aidan and Addison DellaCorte, her dearest sister-in-law and friend Ceil Crawford, dearest friend from high school Corinne Reardon, sister-in-law Louise Porcelli and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Joseph DellaCorte, as well as her …
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Donna L. Ontko Mastroni dies at the age of 58.
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Tuesday, March 6
Donna L. Ontko Mastroni, of Monroe, loving wife of Frank J. Mastroni Jr., died peacefully on Saturday, March 3, 2012, with her family by her side. Born in Bridgeport, on August 27, 1953, she was a daughter of the late William and Margaret Moskal Ontko. Mastroni was the co-owner, along with her husband, of Five Star Motors, Inc. and had also owned her own floral design business. She also had many foster children from various countries around the world that she had supported. In addition to her husband of 23 years Frank, survivors include her brother, David Ontko and his wife Diane of Southington, two aunts, Irene Moskal and Dorothy Mailloux and her husband Richard, her mother-in-law and caregiver, Ruby Mastroni, sisters-in-law, Bette …
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Maria Fiorina Micco dies at the age of 83.
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Wednesday, February 29
Maria Fiorina (Persico) Micco of Monroe died on Feb. 27, 2012, in her home with her loving family and her cat Belle by her side. Born in Sorrento, Italy, she was a Monroe resident since 1960. Micco was an avid gardener, bird enthusiast, and enjoyed cooking and traveling. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph Micco. She is survived by her son, Anthony Micco of Monroe, three daughters: Anna Kay and her husband Doug of Prospect, Rosa Gramesty and her husband Nick of Shelton, Josephine Micco of Monroe, and one cherished granddaughter, Teresa Romano of Monroe, her sisters Iolanda Esposito, Agata DeTurris, Rita Michieletto, Rosa Prestileo and many cherished nieces and nephews all of Italy. Predeceased by her parents Antonio and Teresa …
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Patricia M. Farragher dies at the age of 76.
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Tuesday, February 28
Patricia M. Farragher of Monroe, wife of the late Bernard Farragher, died on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, at her home. She was born in Bronx, New York. She was the beloved mother of three loving children. She is survived by her daughters Mary D. Perrone and her husband Bill of Brookfield; Dr. Patricia B. Farragher, of New Paltz, New York; her son Bernard J. Farragher, Jr. and his wife Eileen, of Wantagh, NY; and her cherished grandchildren, LCpl Michael Perrone, USMC, Nicole Perrone, Thomas and Elizabeth Farragher. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, from 3 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm at Spadaccino and Gallagher Community Funeral Home, 315 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe. A mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 29…
Monday, February 27, 2012
Edward F. Barrett dies at the age of 77.
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Monday, February 27
Edward F. Barrett of Monroe died on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012, surrounded by his wife and family. Barrett was born in Buffalo, NY, and attended high school in South Bend, Indiana. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame, where his father was a law professor, in 1956 with a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He served two years of active duty in the army, retiring from the army reserves with the rank of captain. Ed then worked at Dupont and Remington Arms. When he retired in 1985 he was Vice President and General Manager of Du Pont's Fabrics and Finishes Department, which included responsibility for Remington Arms in Bridgeport. He believed in volunteerism and giving back to his community. Since moving to Monroe in 1963, he served on the…
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Natalina Pelino dies at the age of 78.
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Saturday, February 25
Natalina Pelino (nee Venditti), of Monroe, devoted wife of Gaetano, died on Feb. 24, 2012, at St. Vincent's Medical Center. She was born in Ripi, Italy on March 20, 1934, and immigrated to the United States as a young teenager. A proud American and active member of St. Raphael's Parish since 1947, she was a breast cancer survivor who enjoyed cooking and gardening. Her selflessness, loving heart, grace and kindness will be a light to the family and friends she leaves behind. She is survived by her children: Elisa Chollet of Trumbull; Gina Hallock and her husband Matthew of Fairfield; Joseph and his wife Lisa of Mount Arlington, NJ; and Anthony of Phoenix, AZ; her six grandchildren Delphine, Christopher, Etienne, Justin, Elijah and Jacob and…
Friday, February 17, 2012
Patricia J. McGorry dies at the age of 68.
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Friday, February 17
Patricia "Pat" McGorry, a longtime Newtown resident, died Feb. 11, 2012, at the Connecticut Hospice in Brandon after a prolonged bout with cancer. She was born October 19, 1943, to Vincent and Betty McGorry in Flushing, NY. She grew up in Rockville Centre, NY. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Yvonne Burke Malone of Middlefield, and brother, Ken McGorry of Manhasset, NY. Pat was also the loving sister of the late Barbara Moosbrugger of Port Jefferson Station, NY. Pat's career took her on a path that included work for Young & Rubicam Advertising in New York and a stint at the New York Foundling Hospital. After settling in Newtown and raising her daughter Yvonne, Pat returned to the workforce as an executive assistant including a long …
