Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Waterbury and Oakville, CT area

Mr. David Chaikowski

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. Grace Cocchiola

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,...

Mr. Juan Array

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

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. Bertha Perugini

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...

Miss. Joanne Caporale

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...

Mrs. Shirley J. Hoffman

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

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

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

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

Mr. Carlos Feliciano

Jan 9, 2026

All services will be held privately at the convenience of his family. 

Mr. James J. McDonald

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

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

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

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

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,...

Ms. Carol A. Johnston

Ms. Carol A. Johnston

Jan 3, 2026

WATERBURY – With profound sadness and heavy hearts, the family of Ms. Carol A. Johnston, age 77, of Wolcott, announces her peaceful passing on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the VITAS Inpatient Unit of Saint Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family and friends.

Carol was born on December 23, 1948, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late James...

Mr. Roger Hagberg

Mr. Roger Hagberg

Jan 3, 2026

WATERBURY- Roger Hagberg, age 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, January 3, 2026 at the Village of East Farms in Waterbury. He was the widower of Mrs. Rhoda G. Hagberg who passed away in April 2025.They had been married 48 years.

Roger was born on July 25, 1944, in Bridgeport, CT; the beloved son of Ms. Muriel Hagberg. He moved...

Ms. Barbara J. Henderson

Ms. Barbara J. Henderson

Jan 2, 2026

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Barbara Jean (Goodson) Henderson, most known as “Barb” or “Tunie” age 75, of Waterbury, shares the news of her unexpected passing on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Waterbury Hospital. She was the widow of Timothy Henderson.

Barb was born in Darlington, South Carolina on May 8, 1950, the...

Mrs. Elisa Rodriguez

Mrs. Elisa Rodriguez

Dec 31, 2025

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness that the family of Mrs. Elisa Rodriguez, age 78, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Saint Mary's Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the beloved widow of Ramon E.Rodriguez.

Elisa was born in Peñuelas, Puerto Rico, on September 9, 1947, the daughter of the late...