Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Waterbury and Oakville, CT area
Mrs. Josefa Gonzalez Bello
Jun 15, 2026
RICHMOND, VA- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Mrs. Josefa Gonzalez Bello, age 81, of Puerto Rico but recently moved to Virginia, formerly of Waterbury, shares the news of her passing on Monday, June 15, 2026 at Bon Secours, St. Mary's Hospital, surrounded by her children and other loved family members. She was the...
Mr. Martin "Marty" Oliver
May 10, 2026
OAKVILLE- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Martin Oliver, affectionately known as “Marty”, age 53, of Oakville, shares the news of his unexpected passing on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Marty was born on April 17, 1973, in Waterbury, Connecticut, the beloved son of the late Manuel C....
Mrs. Joan R. Cestar
Jun 18, 2026
WATERTOWN- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Mrs. Joan R. (Mayor) Cestar, age 81, of Watertown, formerly of Waterbury, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at Masonicare Health Care in Wallingford. She was the widow of Kenneth A. Cestar.
Joan was born on December 24, 1944, in Waterbury, Connecticut,...
Mr. Jean Guy Joseph Paquin
Jun 17, 2026
OAKVILLE- It is with deep sadness that the family of Jean Guy J. Paquin, age 80, of Oakville, shares the news of his peaceful passing into the merciful embrace of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, June 17th, 2026, at Complete Care in Middlebury after an extended illness. He was the widower of Barbara (Brazee) Paquin.
Jean was born...
Mrs. Patricia A. Griffin
Jun 17, 2026
CHESHIRE- Beloved Sister, Aunt, and Friend, Patricia Ann (Donovan) Griffin, 78, of Cheshire, formerly of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026, surrounded by her cherished loved ones. She was the widow of Deputy Chief Michael Griffin, of the Waterbury Fire Dept, who passed in 1998.
Born on April 10, 1948, in Waterbury, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late...
Mr. Rolando Torres
Jun 17, 2026
WATERBURY — It is with profound sadness and extraordinarily heavy hearts that the family of Mr. Rolando “Moyo” Torres, age 57, of Waterbury, share the news of his peaceful passing on June 17, 2026, in the comfort of his own home surrounded by the love and care of his family. He was the husband of Mrs. Isabel (Labranch) Torres to...
Mrs. Elizabeth Anne Simonin
Jun 12, 2026
WATERTOWN — It is with profound sadness and extraordinarily heavy hearts that the family of Mrs. Elizabeth “Betty” Anne (Ramizi) Simonin, a resident of Watertown for 76 years, share the news of her peaceful passing just a few years before her 100th birthday. She was the beloved widow of Mr. George Simonin, to whom she was married for 52 loving,...
Ms. Patricia Ann Stack
Jun 12, 2026
CHESHIRE - It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Ms. Patricia Ann Stack, age 88, of Waterbury, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the VITAS Unit.of St Mary’s Hospital.
Pat was born on August 3, 1937, in Waterbury, Connecticut, the daughter of the late George and Beatrice (Springer) Dunlap....
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
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...
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....
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...
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...
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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,...

