The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-29


 St. Thomas Holy Name society.
 He is survived by two sisters, Marguerite and Berenice German, a brother, Edmund; three nieces, Anne, Maureen and Carol German, and a nephew, Edmund German, Jr., all of Waterbury.
 The funeral will be held from 55 Hawkins street to St. Thomas church Thursday morning at 8:3O, with a solemn high Mass at St. Thomas church at g. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's cemetery. Friends may call at the home after ' D. III. tonight.
 OBRIEN Frank OBrien of 34 Scovill street, died at St. Mary's Hospital yesterday. Husband of the late Mary Fielding OBrien, he was born in Ireland, and had been a resident of this city for about 35 years. He was an employe of the Chase Metal Works. Survivors ta- clude three brothers, Richard of Branford, and James and Thomas of Ireland; four sisters, Mrs. Mich ael Mulcahey of this city, Mrs. Mary McGuire of New Haven, and Miss Hannah O'Brien and Mrs. Sarah Dunivan of Ireland; two daughters, Mrs. Charles Brenker of Waterbury and Mrs. Francis Schildgen of Nau- gatuck; one son, Seaman Second Class Morgan Francis O,Brien, U. s. N.; one step-daughter, Mrs. Joseph McNellls of Middlebury; and two step-sons, Joseph and Will liam Wright of Waterbury.
 The funeral will be held from the Lunny Funeral Home, 25 Central avenue, Wednesday morning at g o'clock, to the Immaculate Concep- ton church at 9:30, where a solemn high Mass will be celebrated. Burial will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening from 2 to 10 o'clock and tomorrow from 2 to 9 p. m. ... VIGEANT-Mrs. Caroline (Ruest) Renaud Vigeant, 78, of 45 East Dover street, widow of Joseph Vigeant, died yesterday in St. Mary's hospital after a long illness. Born in Canada, she came to this country 67 years ago and had lived in Waterbury for 38 years. She had served as secretary of the Ladies of St. Anns sodality since 1880, and was particularly active in parochial welfare work.
 Survivors include eight sons, Ar thur Renaud of Montreal, Can, and Aldei Renaud of Bridgeport, Ma poleon Vigeant of Newburyport, Mass; Henri Vigeant of Newark, N. J.; Gregorie of Bloomfield, N. J.; Joseph of Santa Rosa, Calif.; Homer of Soldiers hospital, North port, L. l.; and Albert of Chicago, H.; three daughters, Mrs. Marie Louise Hirbour, Mrs. Roderic Adam, both of Waterbury, and Mrs. Ma poleon Donais of Southbridge, Mass; one sister, Mrs. Adele Bouch- ard of Fall River, Mass, and several grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held Wednes- day at 8:15 a. m. from the Belleville funeral home, 68 East Clay street, to St. Ann's church at 9. Burial will be in St. Michaels cemetery in Bridgeport. Friends may call at the funeral home today from to 10 D. m. and tomorrow from 2 to 10 D. m. St Ann's sodality will meet at the funeral home tonight at 8 o'clock.
 TIZZO-Matthew Tizzo, 54, of 70 Ward street, died this morning at Waterbury hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Theresa (Palmen- to) Tizzo; one son Seaman Second Class Vincent Tizzo, U. S. N. sta- tioned in Australia; one daughter, Miss Antoinette of this city; five step sons, Daniel, James, Salvatore, Jerry and Joseph Palmento, all of this city; six grandchildren; one sister, Miss Antoinette Tizzo of Italy; and sister -in-law, Mrs. I'm maculata Tizzo of this city. He was a native of Italy, and came to this city 35 years ago, re- siding here ever since. He was an employe of the French Mfg. Co. for nine months, having previously been barber. He V as a member of Dir itti e DoVeri society, and Civilta ProgresSo society. The funeral will be held Thursday morning from the Maiorano funeral home. 95 Willow street, time and other arrangements to be announced. Friends may call ao the funeral home tomorrow and Wednesday from to 10 p. m.
 PEARCE William Pearce, 76 East Main street, 8 resident of Wa terbury for 50 years, died yesterday morning at St. Mary's hospital after a brief illness.
 MT. Pearce was born in Eng land, a son of the late Richard and Eliza (Osborn) Pearce. A cigar maker in this city in former years he was employed by the Bristol Co.,, when illness overlook him. He was member of the Waterbury lodge of Elks.
 Surviving him are his wife. Mary (Keegan) Pearce; two broth CTS, Richard of Yonkers, N. Y, and Wilbert of Cranford, N. J.; three sisters, Mrs. Anne Ford, New York city; Mrs. Roland Wirths, Delhi, N. Y.; and Mrs. Frank Nichols, New Haven, and several nephews and nieces.
 The funeral will be held from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, Tuesday afternoon at ?, with Rev Samuel A. Budds, rec