In Memoriam

9-6-1961 – 12-1-22 Raymond Desmond Ericson, 61, husband of Lucille (Lucy) Ericson, & a long time member ofCTSS, died unexpectedly Dec. 1, 2022, at Hartford Hospital.Ray was born Sept. 6, 1961 in Waterbury, son of the late Raymond and Margaret (Nuzzo)Ericson. Ray graduated from Naugatuck High School, class of 1980, and from Technical CareersInstitute, class…

1953 – 12-8-2021  William John (Billy) Niedbala, 68, of Ivoryton, CT, passed away peacefully at home on December 8, 2021. Bill was born and raised in New Britain, CT, the son of the late William and Jean (Smulski) Niedbala. After graduating from Pulaski High School, Bill earned his Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from…

12-10-1943 ~ 11-29-2021 Robert J. Murphy, Jr. “Santa Bob”, 77, of East Providence passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Patricia A. (Dupere) Murphy to whom he was married for 58 yrs. Born in East Providence, he was the son of the late Robert J. Murphy, Sr., and Alice (Veader) Murphy….

6-16-1930 ~ 4-22-2021 Charles E. Allen, 91, of Rocky Hill, peacefully passed away on April 22, 2021.  He was born in Preston, Kansas to the late Agnes and Clarence Allen. Charlie and Pauline, who predeceased him, raised 7 children and shared 70 years of marriage. Charlie will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather,…

10-13-1965 ~ 4-14-2021 Francis Michael Cardello, III, 55, died suddenly Wednesday, April 14, 2021 in Torrington. His loving wife of almost 25 years, Naomi, was at his side.   The son of the late Francis and Diane Cardello, Jr., Frank was born in Torrington and remained a lifelong resident. He was a proud graduate of Torrington…

12/11/1948 ~ 3/26/2021 Bernard C. Prior, age 72, of Patterson, NY, died peacefully on March 26, 2021 at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx. Born on December 11, 1948 in Bronx, NY to Bernard and Margaret (Tracey) Prior. After graduating from Rice High School, he went on to receive his Bachelor’s degree from Iona College and…

10/29/1931 ~ 3/4/2021 Pauline Lucille (Rafala) Allen, 89, of Rocky Hill, a member of CTSS & beloved wife of CTSS founder & Chairman, Charles Allen, peacefully passed away on March 4, 2021. Pauline was born in CT to the late Luigi and Concetta (DiMauro) Rafala. Pauline was one of 10 children. While working in her…

6/26/1942 ~ 7/28/2020 William J. Sulkazi, 78, of Torrington, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. William was born in Torrington on June 26, 1942, a son of the late Mary (Dobos) and William J. Sulkazi. He spent all his life in Torrington and was a graduate of St. Francis School and…

8/15/1949 ~ 3/23/2020 John C. Gordona passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2020.  John was born on August 15, 1949 to Margaret Halliday Gordona and John H. Gordona of Kensington.  John was their beloved only child.  He was a dedicated worker and at the age of 16 began working at Food Mart.  While at…

4/6/1960 ~ 11/17/2019 James N. Rizzio Jr., 59 of Ansonia entered into eternal rest on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019 after a brief illness. Born in Derby on April 6, 1960 son of the late James N. and Louise (Gardella) Rizzio Sr. He was employed as Executive Chief and Instructor for the State of CT. He…