Jeffrey Saguta, 29-Year Resident of Naugatuck, Dies at 54

Jeffrey “Jeff” Mitchell Saguta, 54, of Naugatuck, died March 4, 2014, at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was the life-companion of John “Jack” T. Notar.

Born in Manhattan, N.Y., on April 28, 1959, he was a son of Waldemar Saguta and the late Fannie (Singer) Saguta. He was educated in the Bronx school system and, in 1969, moved to Waterbury, where he continued his education.

Saguta was a graduate of Wilby High School and earned a communications degree from Western Connecticut State University. He had been a Naugatuck resident for the past 29 years and was employed by ION Bank, (formerly Naugatuck Savings Bank) for more than 14 years.

He had been active with the Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut and enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson Motorcycle. He was a member of the Polish American Club of Naugatuck and the Harley-Davidson Club.

Saguta underwent a successful pancreas and kidney transplant in June of 2013 and was able to resume his work schedule and hobbies.

Besides his father, of Cheshire, and Jack, his life-companion of 25 years, he leaves one brother, William Saguta and his wife, Meredith of Cheshire; a nephew, Stephen Emanuel Saguta and his wife, Kelly of Milford; and his dogs, Samantha and George W. 

His funeral service will take place at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, at the Alderson Funeral Home of Naugatuck, 201 Meadow St., with Rabbi Dana Bogatz officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.  

Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 2969 Whitney Ave., Hamden, CT 06518.

A Shiva Minyan will be held at a later date to be announced. For more information or to send an email condolence, go to www.aldersonfuneralhomes.com.