Thomas Joseph Melody Jr, age 97, of Newtown, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2024.

John J. Straniti Jr (80) of Newtown passed away on November 9, 2024, after an incredible fight against complications from blood disease.

William James Lee, known as Jim to many, passed away peacefully at his home on November 1, 2024.

Rita Marie Lapati, 93, passed away peacefully at home October 29, 2024. She was the loving wife of Andrew Lapati for 65 years. Rita was born on May 2, 1931, in Bridgeport, to the late James Mario Dellaca and Josephine (Gianelli) Dellaca.

Stephen E. Bennett passed away quietly on October 7, 2024, after a protracted illness.

Stephen John Berté Jr of Newtown sadly and unexpectedly passed away on October 27.

Kathleen C. Murray, who lived until recently in Sandy Hook, died at Branford Hospice on Friday, October 25.

Peter (“Pete”) Joseph Blomberg, 72, of Newtown, passed away unexpectedly on October 28, 2024.