Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Waterbury and Oakville, CT area

Mr. Robert A. Batters

Mr. Robert A. Batters

Jul 23, 2025

WATERBURY – It is with profound sadness that the family and friends of Robert “Bob” Batters, age 90 of Waterbury, share the news of his peaceful passing at the Beacon Brook Nursing Home in Naugatuck after an extended illness. He was the husband of the late Ellen Batters.

Bob was born on October 11, 1935, in Waterbury, the son of the...

Mr. Josephus "Joe" B. Ballenger Jr.

Mr. Josephus "Joe" B. Ballenger Jr.

Jul 14, 2025

NAUGATUCK- Josephus “Joe” B. Ballenger, Jr., age 81, of Naugatuck, CT, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 14, 2025. He was born on February 2, 1944, in Middlesboro, KY, to the late Mattie Sue Ballenger (née Coleman).

Joe loved deeply and lived his life out loud. His journey through life was surrounded by the people who mattered most—family and...

Mrs. Josephine "Jody" Blair

Mrs. Josephine "Jody" Blair

Jul 12, 2025

WATERBURY – Josephine “Jody” (Cambino) Blair, age 76 of Waterbury, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, on Friday, July 11, 2025 surrounded by the love of her devoted husband and sons. She was the beloved wife of Roy “Rich” Blair.

Jody was born on November 30, 1948 in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of the late Joseph and Gloria...

Mr. Robert M. Blue Sr.

Mr. Robert M. Blue Sr.

Jul 26, 2025

A full obituary will be posted as soon as it becomes available.

Mrs. Mukerem Abaz

Mrs. Mukerem Abaz

Jul 26, 2025

WEST HARTFORD- It is with profound sorrow that the family of Mukerem (Nuredin) Abaz, share the news of her peaceful passing at home on July 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 83. She was the widow of Sefki Abaz

Mukerem was born on August 07, 1941 in Bitola, Macedonia to the late Buleman and Edis (Hasan)...

Mr. Robert MacDonald

Mr. Robert MacDonald

Jul 25, 2025

BRISTOL - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Robert J. MacDonald, age 85, of Bristol, share the news of his unexpected passing on Friday, July 25th, 2025, at Bristol Hospital surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. He was the loving husband of Maureen (Coyle) MacDonald.

Robert was born in Brookline, MA, on...

Ms. Esther Fasano

Ms. Esther Fasano

Jul 21, 2025

WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Esther Irene (Smith) Fasano, age 92, of Waterbury, share the news of her peaceful passing on Monday, July 21th, 2025, in the comfort of her home

Esther was born in Portland, ME, on December 8, 1932, to the late Clayton and Lizzie (Harmon) Smith. She worked as...

Mr. Robert Ercoli

Mr. Robert Ercoli

Jul 20, 2025

WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Robert Ercoli, age 78, of Waterbury, share the news of his peaceful passing on Sunday, July 20th, 2025, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family after an extended illness. He was the loving and loyal husband to Lori (Donovan) Ercoli, his partner in...

Attorney Francis J. Grady

Attorney Francis J. Grady

Jul 20, 2025

MIDDLEBURY - It is with profound sadness that the family of Attorney Francis J. Grady, of Middlebury, Connecticut, share the news of his passing on Sunday, July 20, 2025, following 80 years of a life full of service and accomplishments.

Born in the Cracker Hill section of Waterbury to John and Mary Anne (McGowan) Grady,Fran was educated at Saint Margaret Grammar School,...

Ms. Sonia B. Blackwood

Ms. Sonia B. Blackwood

Jul 19, 2025

Burial will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

A full obituary will be posted as soon as one becomes available.

Mrs. Mary E. Shea

Mrs. Mary E. Shea

Jul 18, 2025

WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Mary E. Shea, age 83, of Waterbury, share the news of her peaceful passing on Friday, July 18, 2025, at the Vitas Unit of Saint Mary Hospital after a brief illness. She was the devoted wife of John P. "Jack" Shea.

Mary was born October 25, 1941...

Mrs. Maria De Lourdes Collado-Martinez

Mrs. Maria De Lourdes Collado-Martinez

Jul 16, 2025

WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of María De Lourdes Collado-Martínez, age 76, beloved wife, mother, and abuela, share the news that she passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025, in the comfort of her home in Waterbury, Connecticut.

María was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, on January 19, 1949, the daughter of the late...

Ms. Margarita Castelano Pinto Soliz

Ms. Margarita Castelano Pinto Soliz

Jul 13, 2025

WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Ms. Margarita Castelano Pinto Soliz, age 69, of Waterbury, share the news of her passing on Tuesday, July 16, 2025 at Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford surrounded by her loving family.

Margarita was born in Waterbury on January 16, 1956, the daughter of the late Angel Pinto...

Mr. Anibal Acevedo Quinones

Mr. Anibal Acevedo Quinones

Jul 13, 2025

WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Anibal Acevedo Quinones, age 76, of Waterbury, share the news of his peaceful passing on Sunday, July 13, 2025 at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Anibal was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico on February 28, 1949, the son of the late Maximino Quinones and Rosa...

Mr. Joe Rodriguez

Mr. Joe Rodriguez

Jul 12, 2025

WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Joe Rodriguez, age 65 of Waterbury, share the news of his peaceful passing on Saturday July 12, 2025, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his devoted family whom he loved with all of his heart. He was the loving husband of Rosa (Castillo) Rodriguez.

Joe Rodriguez...

Ms. Carizma Fox

Ms. Carizma Fox

Jul 11, 2025

WATERBURY- Carizma "Riza" Zy'ne Annette Fox, 17, of Waterbury, passed away on July 11, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, style, music, and love. Though her time here was short, her impact was powerful and unforgettable.Born on April 15, 2008, Carizma was the youngest of her siblings-—the "last of the bunch"-and she embraced that title with pride and sass....

Mrs. Constance Shea Copes

Mrs. Constance Shea Copes

Jul 11, 2025

WATERBURY- At 102, Constance Shea Copes passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 11,2025, her loving family by her side.

Constance was born in Waterbury, March 15, 1923, eldest daughter of Edward A. & Mary C. (Scozzafava) O’Loughlin. She was the beloved wife of the late Bernard J. Shea for 26 years and beloved wife of the late Francis Copes...

Ms. Christine Boroch

Ms. Christine Boroch

Jul 10, 2025

WATERBURY – It is with sadness that the friends of Christine P. Boroch, age 76, of Waterbury, share the news of her peaceful passing on Thursday, July 10, 2025, after a short illness.

Christine was born on December 17, 1948, in Waterbury and was a lifelong resident. She was the only child of the late Samuel and Gertrude Boroch. Christine was educated...

Mrs. Lucille Abondolo

Mrs. Lucille Abondolo

Jul 9, 2025

WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Lucille Abondolo, age 97, ofWaterbury shares the news of her peaceful passing on Wednesday, July 9th, 2025, at Complete Care of Glendale in Naugatuck. She was the widow of Carmine Abondolo.

Lucille was born on January 31, 1928, in Shawinigan, Canada, the daughter of the late Joseph...

Mr. Frederick Frenis

Mr. Frederick Frenis

Jul 9, 2025

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Frederick F. Frenis, age 80, of Waterbury, share the news of his peaceful passing on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Frederick was born in Waterbury, on September 19, 1944, the son of the late Frank and Florence (Desena) Frenis. A lifelong...