Obituaries
Recent Obituaries From Naugatuck: Fernandes, Ruest, Vilar
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NAUGATUCK, CT — Recent obituaries from Naugatuck.
Thomas Fernandes, 75, an executive chef known for award-winning crab cakes, avid Yankees and Giants fan, and mentor to those overcoming addiction, died Sep. 1, 2025.
Karen A. (Moskus) Accuosti, 81, who worked at the Waterbury Republican American and Hampton Inn in Milford and enjoyed long beach walks, died Aug. 30, 2025.
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Helen K. Ruest, 93, a retired Pratt & Whitney inspector, church and community volunteer, and fan of UConn Women’s Basketball and the WNBA, died Aug. 28, 2025.
Bette E. (Gay) Ollero, 73, a retired claims representative for The Hartford Insurance Company who enjoyed scrapbooking, reading, crosswords, and soap operas, died Aug. 17, 2025.
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Manuel R. Vilar, 92, a retired welder at Segres Iron Works, avid F.C. Porto fan, and boating and fishing enthusiast, died Aug. 14, 2025.
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