WALLINGFORD – “Oh my God!” the Rev. Robert J. Lord (Father Bob), 83, would exclaim any moment there was news or surprise-a favorite utterance nearly everyone came to expect when interacting with one of Connecticut’s greatest spiritual guides. Father Bob,…

WATERBURY – Margaret Cagno, 93, the widow of Corado Cagno, died peacefully on Dec. 31, 2017, at Saint Mary’s Hospital. Margaret was born Oct. 11, 1924, in New Bedford, Mass., a daughter of the late John and Mary (Machado) Pacheco….

EAST FALMOUTH, Mass. – John Earl “Jack” Chapman was a loving husband and devoted father. Jack passed peacefully on Dec. 27, 2017, at his home in Massachusetts. He was 88 years old. Jack leaves his beloved wife of 60 years,…

OAKVILLE – Daniel Daddona, 73, an Army veteran, widow of Alexandria “Sandy” (Zenich) Daddona, died Jan. 2, 2018. A Mass will be 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Magdalen Church. Burial with military honors at Calvary Garden Mausoleum. Calling hour…

WATERBURY – Harry Eugene Dillon Sr., 89, of Waterbury, formerly of Prospect, passed away Dec. 31, 2017, at Masonicare Hospital in Wallingford. He was the loving husband of Dorothy (Johnson) Dillon for more than 70 years. He was born Aug….

WATERBURY – Arthur R. Hansen, 86, entered into rest on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017, at Village of East Farms in Waterbury. He was the devoted husband of Sandra (Wright) Hansen who he was married to for 58 years. Mr. Hansen…

WALLINGFORD – Helen Elizabeth (Brundage) Coutermash Morck, 93, died peacefully the morning of Dec. 25, 2017, at Masonicare Health Center. Helen was born April 4, 1924, in White Plains, N.Y., daughter of the late Gilbert Louis and Marie (Fischer) Brundage….

SOUTHINGTON – Anthony Sciortino, 90, of Plantsville, passed away peacefully on Jan. 1, 2018, at Autumn Lake Healthcare in New Britain. He was the loving husband of Rita (Gelinas) Rousseau Sciortino for 28 years. Born July 8, 1927, in New…

PROSPECT – Michael R. Sobireski, 58, passed away Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017. Michael was born Feb. 9, 1959, son of Edna Sobireski and the late Frank Sobireski. Besides his mother, he is survived by a brother, Todd Sobireski, his wife,…

PROSPECT – Scott Richard Wilson, 48, formerly of Bristol, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, after a brief illness, on Dec. 31, 2017, at Bristol Hospital. He was the loving husband of Cynthia (DeLaVergne) Wilson for more than…

TORRINGTON – Eugene F. Zordan, 86, peacefully passed away Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Susan (Smith) Zordan for nearly 63 years. Eugene was born Dec. 25, 1931, in Torrington, son of…

NEW HARTFORD – Marilynn J. Hodek died on Dec. 31, 2017. Friends may call on Saturday at Montano-Shea Funeral Home, 5 Steele Road, New Hartford, from 2 to 4 p.m. For e-condolences, visit an online guestbook at montano-shea.com. Related

WALLINGFORD – Barbara Ann (Butler) Jakiela, 66, of Wallingford, departed this life on Dec. 31, 2017,at Yale-New Haven Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Joseph Jakiela of Wallingford, the love of her life, who affectionately referred to her as…

WATERBURY – Ana M. Torres, 92, widow of Jorge E. Torres, passed away on Jan. 2, 2018. Ana was born on Feb. 22, 1925, in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico. She is survived by three sons, Jorge Torres, Miguel Torres and Ramon…

VERNON – Mary A. (Pawlowski) Messmer, 97, formerly of Naugatuck, passed away peacefully on Dec. 31, 2017, at Vernon Manor Health Care Center. She had been the loving wife of the late William F. Messmer Sr. for nearly 50 years….

WALLINGFORD – “Oh my God!” the Rev. Robert J. Lord (Father Bob), 83, would exclaim any moment there was news or surprise – a favorite utterance nearly everyone came to expect when interacting with one of Connecticut’s greatest spiritual guides….

ENFIELD – The Rev. Monsignor David Quentin Liptak, 89, of Enfield, passed away peacefully Monday, Jan. 1, 2018. Monsignor Liptak was born Jan. 17, 1928, in Bridgeport, son of the late Stephen D. and Amelia M. (Witt) Liptak. He graduated…

WATERBURY – Mr. Isa Bytyqi, 62, died on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017. Funeral services are Thursday at 11 a.m. at Bergin Funeral Home, 290 E. Main St., Waterbury. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until time of service. For more…

EAST HAVEN – Jessica Berkun, 39, of East Haven, formerly of Waterbury, passed away at her home unexpectedly on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017. Jessica was born Aug. 5, 1978, in Waterbury, the daughter of Judith (Wojack) Germano of Wolcott and…

WATERBURY – Richard Boulanger, 50, of Waterbury, passed away unexpectedly at home on Dec. 27, 2017. Richard was born on April 22, 1967, in Waterbury, the son of late Richard A. Boulanger and Shirley Martino Whitney. Spending quality time with…