Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Waterbury and Oakville, CT area

Mrs. Josefa Gonzalez Bello

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Mr. Thomas Knox Jr.

Mr. Thomas Knox Jr.

Jun 16, 2026

BEACON FALLS – It is with profound sadness that the family of Thomas Knox Jr., age 52, shares the news of his passing on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. He was the beloved partner of Karen Cuapio for 14 years.

Thomas was born on December 3, 1973, in Waterbury, Connecticut, the son of the late Thomas...

Mrs. Elizabeth Anne Simonin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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...