All Obituaries

Thomas F DeMarco, 81 of Derby, formerly of Shelton, CT husband of Mary Jacqueline (Clifford) DeMarco passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, September 25, 2023. He was born in Derby, CT on January 9, 1942, son of the late Albert and Helen (Dunne) DeMarco.  Tom was the owner of the former Shelton Laundry for many years until his retirement.  Besides his wife Jackie he is also survived by his 4 children.  Tom (Anna) DeMarco, Todd (Nancy) DeMarco, Scott...

Philip G. Ference, 73, of Seymour, passed away August 29, 2023 at Yale New Haven Hospital.  Born in Detroit, MI, Philip was preceded in death by his parents George and Eleanor (Yablonski) Ference and older brother Ronald Ference.  Philip is survived by his brother Kenneth Ference and many cousins.  Philip’s love of books and cars spanned many years, he could always spot a rare vintage car before anybody else!  Philip’s family would like to...

David S. Pivola, age 64 of Shelton, passed away July 23, 2023 at Griffin Hospital of an unexpected illness.  David was born in Shelton, October 19, 1958, son of the late Daniel Sr. and Doris Rollinson Pivola. David S. Pivola made his home with his brother, Daniel Jr., in their childhood home along with his namesake and beloved nephew, David J. Pivola (April). David was co-owner and contractor of a multi-generational construction business, Dan and Dave Construction Company, Inc., which...

Daniel L. DelVecchio, age 67 of Seymour, beloved husband of 34 years to Elizabeth Callahan DelVecchio, passed away June 26, 2023 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Bridgeport.  Daniel was born in Bridgeport, May 12, 1956, son of the late Lawrence and Shirley Baker DelVecchio.  He was a graduate of Shelton High School, Class of 1976.  Daniel was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and proudly served on the USS Virginia.  He worked as a carpenter for Local 210 for many years...

Frances Helen Carey entered into rest on January 26, 2023.  She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas F. Carey for 68 years.  Frances is survived by her daughters: P. Anne Carey of Phoenix, AZ (Ray Schwartz) and Nancy Weiss of Denver, CO (David), her grandchildren: Jason and Justin Millard, Travis Winter, Beth Federico, and Katie Braley, and her great grandchildren: Hunter, Ahvah, Lucy and Avery.  She is survived by sisters: Joan Doohan of N.Y. and Linda McMonigle of CT,...

Lillian M Savignano, age 90, of Shelton, beloved wife of the late Frank Savignano, Sr., passed away May 16, 2023.  Lillian was born in Derby, July 8, 1932, daughter of the late Michael and Catherine Demchak Deptula.  Lillian attended the University of Miami for 2 years. At 16, she was the youngest freshman to be admitted.  In later years she received a degree in Interior Design from the Paier School of Art.  Lillian taught ballroom dancing at the Lorraine Judd Dance...

Carmen Elizabeth Velez, of Beacon Falls, beloved wife of Matthew Walsh, passed away March 31, 2023.  Carmen was born in Honduras, daughter of the late Edilberto Velez Sanchez and Reina Galindo.  She worked for Medpath Partners of Trumbull in Medical Talent Acquisition.  Quick witted, full of sass, and with a vivacious energy that immediately made your day, she loved the beach, the mountains, flowers, and traveling the world.  Most of all, she loved to spend time with her...

Lily F. Ryan, age 87 of Milford, passed away January 30, 2023, just one day shy of her 88th birthday.  Lily was born in New York, NY, January 31, 1935, daughter of the late Enrico and Phoebe Steele Visconti.  Lily worked for A.B.B.I. in the electronics department for many years until her retirement.  Lily is survived by her grandchildren Robert H. Ryan, III (Megan), and Kelly D. Cuminotto (Matthew), her great-grandchildren Brynn, Avery, Alexander, and William, her brother...

Shari A. Deida, age 62 of Waterbury, previously of Shelton, passed away December 4, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Waterbury.  Shari was born in Derby, September 20, 1960, daughter of the late Louis and Gladys Ferguson Massa.  Shari currently worked in the photo department at Walmart of Shelton.  Shari loved being on Facebook playing games and drinking her coffee.  Most of all, Shari was a devoted mother, grandmother, and sister.  She will be missed by her...

Amanda Marilyn Alarcon, age 36, lifelong Shelton resident, passed away peacefully at Bridgeport Hospital late Thanksgiving night after a long aggressive battle with Sarcoidosis.  Amanda, AKA Nonnie, AKA Bear to all who held her dear, was a graduate of Shelton High School and St. Vincent’s Nursing School.  She worked for several years at St. Vincent’s Hospital as an RN on the cardiac floor.  Amanda loved being out in the sunshine with her boys, making snow angels,...