Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Waterbury and Oakville, CT area
Mrs. Sally A. Thomas
Jan 24, 2026
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Sally Ann (Bernier) Thomas, age 83 of Waterbury, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Saturday, January 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family in the comfort of her home. She was the widow of David Thomas.
Sally was born on July 22, 1942 in Waterbury Connecticut,...
Mr. Anthony Salerno
Jan 23, 2026
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness that the family of Anthony F. Salerno Jr age 61, shares the news of his unexpected passing on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Saint Mary’s Hospital.. He was the beloved husband of Michelle (Smith) Salerno. Top of Form
Tony was born on July 21, 1964, in Waterbury, CT, the son of Pauline (Fistola) Torretta and...
Mr. Alan Schilling
Jan 21, 2026
All services for Mr. Schilling will be held privately at the convenience of his family.
Mr. David Chaikowski
Jan 16, 2026
Devoted Husband, Father, Grandpa and Friend
WOLCOTT – After a long and courageous battle, it is with profound sorrow that the family of David Chaikowski, age 69, of Wolcott, announces his peaceful passing on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Yale New Haven Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
David was born on May 6, 1956, in Waterbury, the son of the late...
Mrs. Bertha Perugini
Jan 16, 2026
WATERBURY– With profound sadness and heavy hearts, the family of Mrs. Bertha (Bogdan) (Fusco) Perugini, age 99 of Waterbury, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Friday, January 16, 2026, at The Vitas Inpatient Unit of St. Mary’s Hospital. She was the widow of William Perugini.
Mrs. Perugini was born on July 14, 1926 in Holyoke, MA and the daughter of...
Mrs. Grace Cocchiola
Jan 15, 2026
WATERBURY – With profound sadness and heavy hearts, the family of Mrs. Grace E. (Little) Cocchiola, age 85 of Waterbury, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Thursday, January 15, 2026, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the beloved wife of Michael Cocchiola, to whom she’s been married for 43 years,...
Miss. Joanne Caporale
Jan 15, 2026
WATERBURY– With profound sadness and heavy hearts, the family of Joanne Caporale, age 77 of Waterbury, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at The Village of East Farms.
Joanne was born on February 4, 1948, in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of the late Joseph and Lucy (Monterose) Caporale. She was a graduate of Watertown High...
Mr. Juan Array
Jan 14, 2026
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Mr. Juan Array, age 64, of Waterbury, shares the news of his passing on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at St Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by the love and prayer of his family.
Juan was born in Penuelas, Puerto Rico, on December 30, 1961, the son of the late Antonio...
Mr. Peter J. Thompson
Jan 13, 2026
MIDDLEBURY- It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Peter J. Thompson, age 60, of Middlebury, shares the news of his unexpected passing from a heart attack on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the husband of Jane (Amter) Thompson.
Peter was born on March 13, 1965, the son of the...
Mrs. Shirley J. Hoffman
Jan 10, 2026
CHESTER, VIRGINIA- It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Shirley Jean (Brazee) Hoffman, age 92, of Chester, Virginia, formerly of Waterbury, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Saturday, January 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family in the comfort of her home. She was called Home to the Lord after living a long...
Mr. Eric Lee
Jan 10, 2026
Eric Jamar Lee, a beloved son, father, brother, and friend, entered eternal rest surrounded by the love and legacy he built throughout his life.
Born and raised in Waterbury, Connecticut, Eric was deeply rooted in his community and carried its values with him wherever life led.Eric received his education in Waterbury, where he also developed a strong passion for business and...
Miss Elizabeth "Betsy" Greene
Jan 10, 2026
WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness that the family of Miss Elizabeth (Betsy) Greene, resident of Waterbury, CT, shares the news of her passing on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026 at Complete Care at Middlebury, surrounded by family.
Betsy was born in Waterbury on April 26, 1930, the daughter of the late William and Loretta (Delaney) Greene. She was a graduate of...
Ms. Karen A. Curtin
Jan 9, 2026
WATERBURY- It is with great sadness and heartfelt sorrow that the family of Karen Ann Curtin, age 74, of Waterbury, shares the news of her passing on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Saint Mary’s Hospital after a brief illness. She was the widow of Albert Sanna.
Karen was born on June 8, 1951 at Saint Mary’s Hospital, in Waterbury, the first...
Mr. Carlos Feliciano
Jan 9, 2026
All services will be held privately at the convenience of his family.
Mr. James J. McDonald
Jan 9, 2026
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of James J. McDonald, age 77, of Waterbury, shares the news of his peaceful passing on Friday, January 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
James was born in Waterbury, Connecticut on January 2, 1949, the son of the late Thomas and Catherine (Donahue) McDonald. One of six children,...
Mr. Earl Riedl
Jan 9, 2026
WATERBURY – With profound sadness and heavy hearts, the family of Mr. Earl Riedl, age 72, of Waterbury, formerly of Watertown, shares the news of his peaceful passing on Friday, January 9, 2026, at John Dempsey Hospital at UConn, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the beloved husband of Olga (Montoya) Riedl, to whom he had been...
Ms. Ruth E. Blanchard
Jan 5, 2026
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Ruth Elizabeth Blanchard, age 78, of Waterbury, shares the news of her unexpected passing on Monday, January 5, 2026 at Saint Mary’s Hospital. She was the widow of Lamarr Stinson.
Ruth was born in Waterbury, Connecticut on November 9, 1947, the beloved daughter of the late Roosevelt T....
Mrs. Gail Daddona
Jan 5, 2026
OAKVILLE – With profound sadness and heavy hearts, the family of Mrs. Gail (Miller) Daddona, age 87 of Oakville, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Waterbury Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the beloved wife of John “Jack” M. Daddona Sr., to whom she’s been married to for 67...
Mrs. Maria Olinda Lourenco
Jan 4, 2026
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness that the family of Mrs. Maria Olinda (DaSilva) Lourenco, age 91, of Waterbury, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in the blessed comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the beloved widow of Arsenio F. Lourenco.
Maria was born in Povoa do Forno, Portugal,...

