Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Waterbury and Oakville, CT area

Mr. Robert "Bob, Rob" L. Wright

Mr. Robert "Bob, Rob" L. Wright

Jun 8, 2026

WATERTOWN - Robert (Bob, Rob) Leslie Wright, age 87 of Watertown, the loving husband of Frances “Franny” (Soboleski) Wright, passed away peacefully on June 8th, 2026, at his home surrounded by the love and comfort of his family and friends by his side.

Bob was born on June 28th, 1938, in Waterbury, CT, the son of Lawrence and Helen (Sihaus) Wright....

Mrs. Ruth M. James

Mrs. Ruth M. James

Jun 6, 2026

WOLCOTT- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Mrs. Ruth “Honey” (Synnott) James, age 81 shares the news of her peaceful passing on Saturday, June 6th, 2026, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family, friends, and beloved fur baby Scotty curled up by her side after a well fought battle with...

Mrs. Dorothea "Dottie" Mullen

Mrs. Dorothea "Dottie" Mullen

Jun 9, 2026

WATERBURY- In gratitude for a long life well lived, we announce the passing of Dorothea Pearson Mullen (Dottie), who departed peacefully on June 09, 2026, at the age of 99. She has resided in the Village of East Farms in Waterbury since 2024 and was a longtime resident of Oakville, CT.

Dorothea was born on June 27, 1926, in Winston-Salem, North...

Mrs. Lorraine B. Noonan

Mrs. Lorraine B. Noonan

Jun 9, 2026

WATERBURY- In heartfelt gratitude for a long life well -lived, the family of Lorraine B. (St. Martin) Noonan age 93, announce her peaceful passing on Tuesday, June 09, 2026, at The Lutheran Home in Southbury after an extended illness. She was the widow of Francis G. “Luke” Noonan Jr.

Lorraine was born on March 10, 1933, in Waterbury, the daughter of...

Ms. Patricia "Patty" Kearney

Ms. Patricia "Patty" Kearney

Jun 7, 2026

WATERTOWN- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Patricia “Patty” M. Kearney, age 79, of Watertown, formerly of Waterbury, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at UCONN - John Dempsey Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Patty was born on May 26, 1947 in Waterbury, Connecticut, the beloved daughter of...

Mr. Miguel Rosario Alvarez

Mr. Miguel Rosario Alvarez

Jun 4, 2026

WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Mr. Miguel Rosario Alvarez, age 80, of Waterbury, shares the news of his peaceful passing on Thursday, June 4, 2026 in the blessed comfort of his home.

Miguel was born on May 4, 1946, in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico, the beloved son of the late Manuel Rosario and Juana...

Ms. Mary Ferrazzi

Ms. Mary Ferrazzi

Jun 3, 2026

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Ms. Mary F. Ferrazzi, age 60 of Waterbury, shares the news of her passing on Wednesday, May 30, 2026 at UConn John Dempsey Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born on July 31, 1965 in Waterbury Connecticut, the beloved daughter of Louise (Valentino) Ferrazzi and the...

Mrs. Linda A. Spero

Mrs. Linda A. Spero

Jun 3, 2026

WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Mrs. Linda A. (Toth) Spero, age 68, of Waterbury, shares the news of her passing on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 in the comfort of her home. She was the beloved wife of Mr. Mark F. Spero, to whom she was married for 38 loving years.

Linda was born...

Mr. William "Bill" M. Kusy

Mr. William "Bill" M. Kusy

Jun 1, 2026

William “Bill” Martin Kusy, age 59, of Naugatuck, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, after a year-long battle with cancer. Bill fought with incredible strength and courage, driven by the deep love he had for his family and his desire to spend every possible moment with them. He was welcomed into Heaven by his loving parents, Janice and Martin...

Mr. Rene Albert Valentine Jr.

Mr. Rene Albert Valentine Jr.

May 30, 2026

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Rene Albert Valentine Jr., age 61, of Waterbury, shares the news of his peaceful passing on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Vitas at Saint Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Rene was born on June 28, 1964, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, the beloved son of the late...

Mr. Stephen Pannone II

Mr. Stephen Pannone II

May 25, 2026

WATERBURY- It is with deep sorrow that the family of Stephen Pannone II, age 62, of Waterbury, CT, shares the news of his unexpected passing on May 25th, 2026.

Stephen was born on July 21st, 1963, in Waterbury, CT, the son of the late Francis “Butch” and Frances (Genovese) Pannone. Stephen was a kind, charismatic, warm, creative, and talented man with...

Mr. Jose A. Gonzalez Sr.

Mr. Jose A. Gonzalez Sr.

May 25, 2026

WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Mr. Jose Antonio Gonzalez Sr, age 78, of Waterbury, Connecticut shares the news of his unexpected passing on Monday, May 25, 2026 at Saint Mary’s Hospital. Jose was the fiancé of the late Ms. Elsy Ednidel.

Jose was born on June 13, 1947, in Coamo, Puerto Rico,...

Mrs. Michele McHugh

Mrs. Michele McHugh

May 25, 2026

WATERTOWN - Michele (DiSalvo) McHugh left this world on May 25th, 2026. Her one hope was that she left a positive impact on the lives of those whom she touched, and that she undoubtedly did. Her husband, Jack, was the love of her life and her best friend. She loved traveling with her husband, and together they journeyed around the...

Mr. Lawrence Joseph Martin

Mr. Lawrence Joseph Martin

May 24, 2026

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Lawrence Joseph Martin, age 62, of Waterbury, shares the news of his unexpected passing on Sunday, May 24, 2026.

Lawrence was born on September 26, 1963 in Saint Albans, Vermont, the beloved son of the late Lawrence Martin and Janice (Bechard) Galpin. He lived a life dedicated to...

Mrs. Rosario Camacho Gonzalez

Mrs. Rosario Camacho Gonzalez

May 24, 2026

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Mrs. Rosario Camacho Gonzalez, age 96, of Waterbury, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at Waterbury Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Antonio Array.

Rosario was born in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico, on January 8, 1930, the daughter...

Mrs. Barbara Porter

Mrs. Barbara Porter

May 22, 2026

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness that the family of Barbara Porter, age 84, of Waterbury, announces her peaceful passing in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family, on Friday, May 22, 2026, after an extended illness. She was the widow of Andrew Joseph Porter.

Barbara was born on May 11, 1942, in Waterbury, CT, the...

Mr. Frederick Cocchiola

Mr. Frederick Cocchiola

May 21, 2026

WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness that the family of Frederick A. Cocchiola, age 87, of Watertown, announces his peaceful passing at Waterbury Hospital on Thursday, May 21, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved widower of Martha (Guitterez) Cocchiola.

 Frederick was born on October 13, 1938, in Waterbury, Connecticut, the son of the late Anthony and...

Ms. Grace J. Ducharme

Ms. Grace J. Ducharme

May 19, 2026

WATERBURY - With heavy hearts, the family of Grace J. (Pettinicchi) Ducharme, age 91, announces her passing on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Grace passed away peacefully at Saint Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by the love and care of her daughters. She is now reunited with her beloved husband, the late Robert Ducharme.

Born in Waterbury on March 29, 1935, Grace was the...

Ciera Lauryl Schultz

Ciera Lauryl Schultz

May 18, 2026

BRISTOL- It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Ciera Lauryl (Capuano) Schultz, age 39, of Bristol, announces her unexpected passing after a tragic accident on May 18, 2026 in Farmington. Her loss leaves an unimaginable void in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Ciera was born June 17th 1986 in Bridgeport, CT, the...

Mr. Scott Hassel

Mr. Scott Hassel

May 16, 2026

WATERTOWN- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Scott Hassel, age 71, of Watertown, shares the news of his peaceful passing on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by his loved ones.

Scott was born on July 17, 1954, in Watertown, Connecticut, the beloved son of the late William and...