Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Waterbury and Oakville, CT area

Mr. Richard A. Buell

Mr. Richard A. Buell

Feb 13, 2026

SANTA MONICA CA - Richard “Rick” Buell, born March 18, 1973, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and love at the age of 52. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Sr., and is survived by his devoted mother, Patricia, and his seven siblings.

The eldest of eight children, Rick was born and raised in Waterbury, Connecticut, and...

Mr. Mahadeo Persaud

Mr. Mahadeo Persaud

Mar 13, 2026

WATERBURY — It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Mahadeo Persaud, affectionately known to many as “Anno” or “Tony,” age 52, of Waterbury, shares the news of his unexpected passing at his home on Friday, March 13, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Shireena Alli-Persaud.

Mahadeo was born on February 8, 1974, in Guyana, South...

Mr. Rafael Vargas

Mr. Rafael Vargas

Mar 12, 2026

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Rafael “Rafita” Vargas, age 79, of Waterbury, shares the news of his peaceful passing on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Complete Care at Meriden, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Irma (Rodriguez) Vargas, a loving father, and a proud grandfather whose greatest...

Ms. Jeanette Crocetto

Ms. Jeanette Crocetto

Mar 12, 2026

WATERBURY - Jeanette Ann Crocetto, a lifelong resident of Waterbury, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, at the age of 88. Born and raised in Waterbury, Jeanette lived a life filled with family, friendship, music, and a deep appreciation for the arts.

Jeanette graduated from Anderson Grammar School and Wilby High School. She began her career working as a...

Mrs. Dolores Malanga

Mrs. Dolores Malanga

Mar 12, 2026

OAKVILLE- It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Dolores (Nester) Malanga, age 89 of Oakville, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Midstate Medical Center. She was the beloved widow of Mr. Michael Malanga

Dolores was born on September 15, 1936, in Waterbury, Connecticut, the daughter of the late John...

Mr. Leon P. Susarchick

Mr. Leon P. Susarchick

Mar 11, 2026

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Leon Paul Susarchick, age 78, of Waterbury, shares the news of his peaceful passing on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Bristol Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Leon was born on February 17, 1948, in Waterbury, Connecticut, the beloved son of Matthew Susarchick Sr., and Florence (Farina) Gryniuk....

Mrs. Joyce A. Graham

Mrs. Joyce A. Graham

Mar 11, 2026

WATERBURY – Joyce Anne Graham, age 68, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Beacon Brook Health Center. She was the widow of Joseph Frettes.

Joyce was born on December 04, 1957, in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of the late George and Gertrude (Nichols) Graham. She was a graduate of Crosby High School and went on to...

Mr. Gabriel DiMeco Jr.

Mr. Gabriel DiMeco Jr.

Mar 9, 2026

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Gabriel R. DiMeco Jr., age 90, of Waterbury, shares the news of his peaceful passing on Monday, March 9, 2026 in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Margaret J. (Jacaruso) DiMeco.

Gabriel was born on April 2,...

Mr. Pedro Oscar Nieves

Mr. Pedro Oscar Nieves

Mar 8, 2026

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Pedro Oscar Nieves, age 87 of Waterbury, shares the news of his passing on Sunday, March 8, 2026, in the comfort and care of his family at home. He was the beloved husband of Mrs. Jacqueline Ortiz.

Oscar was born on June 5, 1938, in Corozal, Puerto Rico,...

Mrs. Gabriella Dohanyos

Mrs. Gabriella Dohanyos

Mar 7, 2026

WOODBURY – Gabriella Egervari Dohanyos, age 83, of Woodbury, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Gabriella’s story begins in Budapest, Hungary, where she was born on May 31, 1942, to Judith Bauer Egervari and Charles Egervari Sr. In 1956, when Gabriella was 14 years old, her family fled Budapest in the middle of the night during...

Mr. Albert Joseph Samuels

Mr. Albert Joseph Samuels

Mar 5, 2026

Albert Joseph Samuels, also known as “Stitch”,age 72, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Waterbury, CT on March 5,2026. Albert was born in Roundhill St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, on March 29, 1953 the third child of his mom and dad who predeceased him. Albert migrated to Waterbury, CT in 1989 and worked at Albert Brass and Steel of Waterbury for...

Mrs. Linda Gereben

Mrs. Linda Gereben

Mar 4, 2026

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

Mrs. Perfecta Perez

Mrs. Perfecta Perez

Mar 3, 2026

WATERBURY – With heavy hearts, the family of Perfecta Perez, age 85, shares word of her peaceful passing on March 3, 2026, in the Vitas Hospice Unit of Saint Mary's Hospital surrounded by her loving family, Perfecta fell asleep with the Lord and joined her beloved husband, Hector, who preceded her just a few short weeks ago. 

Born on August 8,...

Ms. Barbara J. Hernandez

Ms. Barbara J. Hernandez

Mar 3, 2026

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Barbara Jean (Baldino) Hernandez, age 66, of Waterbury, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 in the comfort of her own home, surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara was born on March 12, 1959, in Arlington, Virginia, the beloved daughter of Frances (White)...

Mrs. Carmen Anita Fernandez

Mrs. Carmen Anita Fernandez

Feb 28, 2026

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Carmen Anita (Medina) Fernandez, age 65 of Waterbury, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital after a sixteen-year-long battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of Robert Fernandez.

Carmen was born on September 20, 1960, in Waterbury, Connecticut,...

Mrs. Nicole de Giverny

Mrs. Nicole de Giverny

Feb 27, 2026

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Nicole Marie (Jouis) de Giverny, age 98, of Florida, formerly of Waterbury, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Friday, February 27, 2026, in the comfort of her home in Lauderdale by the Sea, Florida, where she resided, surrounded by her loving family.

Relatives and friends are...

Mrs. Inna Sherman Spivak

Mrs. Inna Sherman Spivak

Feb 27, 2026

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

Mrs. Elys "Nelly" Fontanez

Mrs. Elys "Nelly" Fontanez

Feb 26, 2026

 WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Elys E. (Viruet) Fontanez, fondly known as “Nelly”, age 78, of Waterbury, shares the news of her passing on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of Luis Fontanez.

Nelly was born on March 8, 1947, in Utuado,...

Ms. Ramona Cruz Betancourt

Ms. Ramona Cruz Betancourt

Feb 24, 2026

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

Mr. Bernabe Oviedo

Mr. Bernabe Oviedo

Feb 23, 2026

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Bernabe Oviedo Oviedo, age 57, of Waterbury, shares the news of his unexpected passing on Monday, February 23, 2026 at Saint Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Carmen (Soto) Oviedo.

Bernabe was born on October 30, 1968, in Mexico City, Mexico,...