All Obituaries

Richard M. Burns, an 84 year old Ansonia resident and husband to Dorothy Olson Burns, entered into eternal rest May 9. He was born May 17, 1938 in Derby, son of the late Thomas and Irene Harrington Burns. He graduated from Ansonia’s Pine High School and served in World War II as an Army medic. He worked for Farrel Corp. until retirement, and was a member the Farrel Old Timer’s Club. He was also a member of the Webster Hose Fire Co. and The Knights of Columbus. Richard loved his...

Tangia Reneé Oliver, age 59 of Hamden, CT entered into eternal rest on Saturday May 7, 2022. Tangia was born in the Bronx, New York City on August 20, 1962. Tammy, as she was affectionately known, spent her earlier years in Ansonia, CT and later moved to Seymour, CT with her loving parents Edgar and Leona Thomas and siblings. She graduated from Seymour High School and continued her education at Mattituck Community College and Branford Hall Career Institute. She was employed by the...

Richard A. Thompson, an 84 year old lifelong Derby resident, passed away at home on May 3. He was born May 2, 1938 in Derby son of the late Walter I. Thompson and Evelyn Lockwood Thompson. He was the co-owner of W. Thompson & Son Inc., and attended The First Congregational Church in Derby. He leaves his sister Evelyn P. Provost of Derby and numerous cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his brother-in-law Kenneth S. Provost. Funeral services will be held graveside on Monday, May 9...

Errol R. Lee, a 72 year old Ansonia resident and husband to Patricia Lee, entered into eternal rest at home on April 13, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 26, 1950 in Kingsvale, Hanover Jamaica, son of the late Raymond Lee and Ilene Chambers. He was Prof. of Engineering at several schools including E.S.U.M. School in New Haven, U. of Bridgeport as well as The Hubbell Corp. In addition to his wife, he leaves to cherish his memory  his sons LeVaughn Lee of...

Margaret J Snell, age 78 of Ansonia CT, entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 4th 2022.  She was the beloved wife of 34 years to the late Ronald F Snell. Margaret was born in Derby on June 7th, 1943, daughter of the late Marjorie (Geoghan) and Henry J. Fraser. She was a graduate of Seymour High School and from the school at the hospital of Saint Raphel’s with a certification in operating Room Technology. Margy, as she prefered to be called, worked at Griffin Hospital for 47...

Ioanna “Chookie” Madigosky, 74, of Ansonia, entered into eternal rest on March 31, 2022.  She was the wife of the late Howard D. Madigosky, and daughter of the late Constantine and Calliope Vartelas.  She leaves behind her beloved children, Tia and Jason, cherished grandson Jacob, special aunt Esta Nickas, and many loving family members. Throughout her thirty year teaching career in the Ansonia Public School district, Ioanna touched the lives of countless...

A loving man and one much loved, a family patriarch, a world traveler, a well educated man and an educator, a gentle man and a true gentleman, Peter Stamos, of Woodbridge, Connecticut, passed peacefully on March 19, 2022, joining so many beloved ancestors in his place of repose, having just recently celebrated 96 glorious years.  Peter was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on March 3, 1926 to immigrants from Greece, Samuel and Catherine Stamos.  He was a graduate of Bridgeport...

Eleanor Rae DeFelice, 102, passed away peacefully at Griffin Hospital in Derby, CT March18th after a brief illness. Eleanor was born April 21st, 1919, the only child of Louis and Anna Rae of Ansonia, CT. Eleanor was a lifelong resident of Ansonia and saw many changes in town, from the days of horse and carriage to trollies and the automobile. She often talked about her time as a child, walking with her blind grandfather around the neighborhood near Nolan Field., and how the trolley would...

Lamar Ali Woodhouse, affectionately known to family and close friends as “Manny” or "Monty" and resident of Hamden, entered into his final rest on March 17, 2022. He was born in Derby, CT on March 28, 1982 to the late Andrea Thompson, and Scott Diaz of Ansonia.  He attended the former Martin Luther King School and Jackie Robinson School of New Haven, and later received his GED. Lamar’s life as a young man did not always take him on a path that would serve...

Liberato Andre Simeone, was born on October 28, 1943 in Gaeta, Italy to the late Gaetano and Rosina Simeone. Before moving to the United States, Liberato was a chef in Italy on various ships worldwide. Liberato was a Bridgeport resident, and his deceased wife, Concetta Simeone, began a small bread delivery business. Once retired, Liberato enjoyed cooking and hosting gatherings at his home, with doors open for anyone to eat. He enjoyed singing to his grandchildren, especially on their...