Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Waterbury and Oakville, CT area
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. 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...
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. 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,...
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
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
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...
Mr. Frederick Cocchiola
May 22, 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...
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...
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
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
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...
Mr. Ismael Medero
May 16, 2026
WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Mr. Ismael Medero, age 89, of Waterbury, shares the news of his peaceful passing on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Cheshire House. He was the cherished widow of Mrs. Margarita (Torres) Medero, to whom he was married for 59 wonderful years.
Ismael was born on October 21,...
Mrs. Delfina Castanheira
May 13, 2026
SAINT PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Mrs. Delfina (Alves) Castanheira, age 94, of Saint Petersburg, Florida shares the news of her peaceful passing on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 in Longwood, Florida. Delfina was the beloved widow of Mr. Antonio Castanheira, with whom she shared 64 loving years.
Delfina was born on...
Mr. Thomas Fiore
May 13, 2026
WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Mr. Thomas M. Fiore age 66 of Waterbury, shares the news of his peaceful passing on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in the comfort of his home after an extended illness.
Thomas was born September 17, 1966 in Waterbury, the son of the late Salvatore P. and Mary...
Mrs. Joan Thornberg
May 13, 2026
OAKVILLE- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Mrs. Jeanne Marie (Hirbour) Thornberg, affectionately known as “Joan” age 92, of Oakville, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Cook Willow Health Center surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Eugene H. Thornberg.
Joan was born on July...
Ms. Nicole Andrea Melillo Bachand
May 12, 2026
WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Ms. Nicole “Nikki” Andrea Melillo Bachand, age 51, of Waterbury, shares the news of her passing after a five-month long battle, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Yale New Haven Hospital. She was the beloved fiancé of Daniel Edwards.
Nikki was born on March 1, 1975, in...
Ronald Philmore Edwards
May 10, 2026
A full obituary will be published as soon as one becomes available.
A Memorial Service for Mr. Edwards will be held on Saturday, June 27th at Casey’s Eastside Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Care 1987 East Main St Waterbury, CT 06705. Relatives and friends may may their respects and visit with Eddie’s family from 11:00 am until the time of the...

