Obituaries

Dec 6, 2025

CAPE CORAL FL - It is with profound sadness that the family of Mr. Richard J. Tirpak, Age 85 of Bonita Springs FL and longtime resident of Waterbury, CT, shares the news of his peaceful passing on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the Hope Hospice House in Cape Coral, FL

Richard was born on July 14, 1940, in Torrington, CT, the...

Dec 19, 2025

WATERBURY- It is with heavy hearts that the family of William “Rok” Cardona, age 61, shares the news of the unexpected passing of their beloved father, brother, and uncle on Friday, December 19th 2025 at home.

Willy was born on February 24, 1964, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Virgilio and Rosa (Velazquez) Cardona. William embodied a spirit...

Dec 18, 2025

WATERBURY- It is with heavy hearts that the family of Yolanda Lampron, age 77, of Waterbury shares the news of her peaceful passing on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Waterbury Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, after an extended illness.

Yolanda was born on September 9, 1948, in Waterbury, Connecticut, the daughter of the late Robert Lampron and Frances (Dery) Shimkevich....

Dec 17, 2025

"His heart was too big for this world."

It is with profound sadness and truly broken hearts that the family of John Henry Farrell III, age 39, of East Hartford, formerly of Bristol, shares the news of his unexpected passing on December 17th, 2025.

John Henry, the son of Wendy (Boulier) Farrell, was born in Waterbury and raised in Naugatuck. While gone...

Dec 16, 2025

WATERBURY - In loving memory of our beloved, Paul “Paulie” J. Costa, age 39, we share the profoundly sad news of him being unexpectedly called to God’s Kingdom on December 16, 2025.

A lifelong resident of Waterbury, Paulie was born on August 31, 1986. He fulfilled his life’s mission by providing love, kindness, generosity, and laughter to everyone he encountered. As...

Dec 15, 2025

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

Dec 15, 2025

BETHLEHEM - It is with profound sadness and truly broken hearts that the family of Lori F. (Galvin) Lubak share the tragic news of her unexpected passing on Monday, December 15, 2025 at home. She was the widow of William Lubak.

 Lori was born on July 4, 1962 in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Nancy (Smith) Galvin....

Dec 15, 2025

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

Dec 14, 2025

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Jose “Frank” Cruz Silva, age 64, of Waterbury, shares the news of his passing on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Marylou (Colon) Cruz.

Jose was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on January...

Dec 13, 2025

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and truly broken hearts that the family of Wendy (Hugar) Cooper, age 77, of Waterbury, shares the news of her peaceful passing at Waterbury Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, December 13th, 2025.

Wendy was born on January 06, 1948, in Derby, CT, the daughter of the late Norman Hugar and the late...

Dec 12, 2025

Dec 12, 2025

WATERBURY- It is with heavy hearts that the family of Anne Teresa DeFlorio, age 90, of Waterbury shares the news of her  passing at Saint Mary’s Hospital after an extended illness on December 12th 2025. She was the widow of Patsy DeFlorio.

Anne was born on January 28, 1935, in Brooklyn, New York the daughter of the late Emidio and Lucia...

Dec 12, 2025

WATERTOWN- With profound sadness the family of Joyce E. Sabis, 79, of Watertown, Connecticut shares news that she passed away on December 12, 2025, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her devoted family after an extended illness. Joyce was the loving mother of Christopher Sabis, who currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee, and Brian Sabis of Watertown, and widow...

Dec 11, 2025

WATERBURY- It is with heavy hearts that the family of Elinor Hardison, age 65, of Waterbury shares the news of her unexpected passing at her home on Thursday December 11 2025. She was the loving wife of Charles Hardison Top of Form

Elinor was born on October 5, 1960, in Waterbury, Connecticut, the daughter of Rose Catanesi. Elinor was a beacon...

Dec 11, 2025

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

Dec 10, 2025

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Henrietta (Slaughter) Gibson, age 70, of Waterbury, shares the news of her unexpected passing on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 in the comfort of her own home surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of Nathan Gibson.

Henrietta was born in Auburn, Alabama on February 4,...

Dec 9, 2025

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and truly broken hearts that the family of Robert Raymond Blake, age 90, of Plymouth, formerly of Waterbury, shares the news of his unexpected passing at Bristol Hospital on Tuesday, December 9th, 2025. He was the loving husband of Ellen (Murphy) Blake.

Robert was born August 31st, 1935, in Waterbury, CT, the son of the...

Dec 9, 2025

WEST HARTFORD- We take heart in rejoicing in the eternal transition for our beloved, Mildred “Milly” Roberts, age 84, of West Hartford, as she transitioned to her peaceful resting place on December 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Mildred Roberts was born in 1941 in Charleston, South Carolina where she lived until the age of 20 years old until, she...

Dec 7, 2025

STRATFORD- Thomas “Tom” Edward Fogarty passed away peacefully on December 7th, 2025, at the age of 77, surrounded by the deep love of his family. Tom was born on September 1, 1948, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and made his home in Stratford at the time of his passing.

Tom spent most of his life in Connecticut, apart from 15 cherished years in...

Dec 7, 2025

WATERBURY - Van E. Snyder, a longtime educator and principal for Waterbury public schools, died peacefully on Sunday Dec. 7, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was 83.

Van was married to Kathleen (Wallace) Snyder for nearly 60 years.

Born on Dec. 17, 1941 in Waterbury, son of the late Van L. and Louise (Finn) Snyder, Van attended Sacred Heart Grammar and...