Cheshire Death Notices: March 18 Through March 30, 2025

CHESHIRE, CT — Below are recent death notices from Cheshire.

Florence J. (Salvatore) Lombardo, 98, died Mar. 18, 2025. A lifelong homemaker, she enjoyed cooking, gardening, and practicing her Catholic faith.

William R. “Bill” Crochetiere, 74, died Mar. 21, 2025. A former Roman Catholic priest and retired French and Italian teacher, he held multiple advanced degrees, taught at Manchester High School, and was passionate about languages, travel, and French culture.

Carol Dempsey, 88, died Mar. 22, 2025. She was an accounts receivable manager for 30 years, a Justice of the Peace who officiated over 150 weddings, and an active community member who enjoyed hosting large holiday dinners, watching true crime shows, working local political campaigns, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Dorothea Blumenstein Kochman, 98, died Mar. 29, 2025. After fleeing Nazi Germany in 1939 and living in Shanghai, she immigrated to the U.S. in 1949, raised two children, and was known for her resilience, direct wisdom, and devotion to family.

Kathleen "Kathy" (Wallace) Mahmood, 71, passed away Mar. 30, 2025. She taught Spanish, worked for several state departments, and dedicated over 25 years as Musical Director at St. Bridget Church while actively participating in her community and pursuing her musical passions.

Gary Colantonio, 62, died Mar. 30, 2025. A longtime school bus driver for the Cheshire Board of Education, he enjoyed traveling and spending time with family.