OLD LYME—”Beloved husband, father & grandfather” Herbert Stanislaus Kusako, Jr., of Old Lyme, formerly of Waterbury, passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on September 8, 2025. Born on August 29, 1953, in Mannheim, Germany, to Army Sergeant Herbert S. Kusako, Sr. and Charlotte Helen Peek …
He will be dearly missed by his wife Cheryl, his children Herbert III, Vanessa, and Brandon, his beloved grandchildren, and all who were fortunate to know him.
Arrangements: A calling hour will be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2205, from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m., at Chase Parkway Memorial, The Albini Family Funeral Home, 430 Chase Parkway, Waterbury. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Waterbury. Entombment will follow at the Calvary Queen of Peace Mausoleum in Waterbury with full military honors. Memorial contributions can be made in Herbert’s memory to: www.cjdfoundation.org/donate
OLD LYME – Ann Marie Johnson, 92, of Neck Road, went home to the Lord Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.
Born Aug. 27, 1933, in Springfield, Mass., Ann was the daughter of John and Lucille Davis. She became a beloved member of the Old Lyme community after moving there in 1966, where she was actively involved in numerous town and church activities. Ann also worked for many years in the Tax Office, where her warm personality and kindness ensured she never met a stranger.
Ann is survived by her son, Bonde (Lorena) Johnson of Florida; six grandchildren, … and five great-grandchildren …
A private ceremony will be held at a later date, where Ann will be laid to rest alongside her husband in Hillcrest Cemetery in Springfield, Massachusetts …
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Ann’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to a local animal shelter-causes that were dear to her heart.
She Was Proud Owner with Her Late Husband of Groton Pizza Palace for Many Years
Christina Lampos
GROTON—Christina Lampos, 83, of Groton, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of Sept. 4, 2025. She was born Feb. 6, 1942, in Kastori, a mountain village near Sparta in the state of Laconia, Greece and raised in a traditional farming family. Christina was fiercely proud of her Greek heritage and considered herself “a “true Spartan.” Her experience witnessing the horrors of the Nazi invasion of Greece and the subsequent civil war as a child gave her a lifelong abhorrence of war and formed her progressive political views which she held her entire life. She was especially committed to women’s rights, civil rights and equality.
She married Theofanis “Teddy” Lampos in 1961, and emigrated to the United States. They lived first on the West Side of Norwich, and then in Greeneville before settling in Groton. She became a U.S. citizen in 1968, holding on to her traditional Greek values while simultaneously embracing the American social movements and music of the 60s.
Christina was the proud owner with Teddy of Groton Pizza Palace since 1965, and until her final year came to work daily, first thing in the morning to set up the kitchen, making the salads and her beloved specialties: the tuna and the meatballs.
Christina was also a staunch defender of children with special needs at a time when there were no services, programs, or treatment options apart from institutionalization. She cared for her son Lampros at home, at great personal sacrifice, and advocated for him throughout the 60s and 70s, until advances in medical science and social reforms led to day-treatment programs and the establishment of group homes where those with special needs could receive the care they needed.
She is predeceased by Teddy, her husband of 62 years; and survived by her son James “Jim” and his wife Michaelle Pearson of Old Lyme; and her grandchildren, Phoebe and Theodore “Van” Lampos. She is also survived by her son Lampros Lampos of Waterford; and her nephew Ulysses Sakellarides of Norwich; and numerous family members in Greece. She was dedicated to her family and loved by all. She will be dearly missed.
There will be a private funeral service with burial at Maplewood Cemetery in Norwich.
LYME, CT – John Allan Bysko Jr. of Lyme, passed away Aug. 31, 2025. He was born in New London, Nov. 28, 1978, to John and Jane Bysko.
He graduated from Lyme-Old Lyme High School in 1997. He was a member of the National Honor Society, ran cross country, rowed crew and loved spending time with his group of friends skiing, snowboarding, jet skiing and boating.
He became a junior member of the Old Lyme Fire Department when he was 15 years old, a senior member in 1997, as well as becoming an emergency medical technician when he was 17. He volunteered and worked for Old Lyme Ambulance for over 20 years …
John leaves behind his mother, Jane; his sister, Jennifer; sister, Jillian and brother-in-law Glen Bobowicz; as well as his nephews and niece, Brody, Ella, Noah, Elias and Owen. He was predeceased by his father, John A. Bysko Sr., in October 2024.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Christ the King Church, 1 McCurdy Road, Old Lyme. Burial will follow in Duck River Cemetery, Old Lyme with a reception to follow at his favorite restaurant, Sapore Pizzeria.
OLD LYME — Joseph Thomas D’Onofrio, 79, of Old Lyme Connecticut, left his earthly body on August 27, 2025. Joe was born on July 9, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York to Thomas and Mary (Rich) D’Onofrio. He was the youngest of their 7 children and was affectionately known as Joey. As a young child his family moved to Gloversville, New York, where he grew up and was a 1966 graduate of Gloversville High School.
Joe is survived by Carla, his wife of 54 years, his son David, his daughter-in-law Leonore, and his 3 grandchildren Elias Orion, Eva Rose and Lucia Calise, all the joys of his life.
Also, Joe is survived by his brother Dominick (Butch), his sisters Regina Falbo (Skip), Adeline Oare and predeceased by his brothers Anthony (Sheila), and Thomas, and sister Maryann Bronk as well as many nieces and nephews …
To honor Joe’s wishes no services will be held at this time.
