Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Waterbury and Oakville, CT area
Mr. Billy Airline
Jan 15, 2025
Beloved Father and grandfather
WATERBURY - With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our father, Billy Lee Airline of Waterbury, CT. He passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital at the age of 72.
Billy was born in Gatesville, NC on October 7, 1952, son of the late Joseph and Evelyn (Arline ) Burrus. He lived in...
Mrs. Delshonda Jeffrey
Jan 14, 2025
Devoted to her family
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness that the family of Delshonda "Del" Jeffrey age 56 of Waterbury share the news of her unexpected passing on January 14, 2025 in the comfort of her home.
Del was born on April 14, 1968, in Detroit, MI to the late Jack & Mattie Fikes. A dedicated Vet Tech, Del was known...
Mr. Thomas J. Galvin Jr.
Jan 13, 2025
Loving Husband and father
PROSPECT, CT – It is with heavy hearts that the family of Thomas J Galvin, share the news of his unexpected passing on Monday, January 13, 2025 at the Apple Rehabilitation Center in Meriden. He was the loving husband of Linda (Boughton) Galvin.
Tom was born September 16, 1948, in Waterbury, CT, the son of the late Thomas...
Mrs. Eneida Melendez
Jan 13, 2025
Faithful Child of God - We have just lost one more
WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Eneida (Casillis) Melendez age 71 of Waterbury share news of her unexpected passing on Monday January 13, 2025 at UCONN John Dempsey Hospital in Farmington. She was the widow of Michael Angelo Melendez Sr.who passed in...
Mr. Keith Miller Jr.
Jan 12, 2025
Family man and Sports Enthusiast
WATERBURY – It is with heavy hearts that the family of Keith J. Miller Jr., share the news of his peaceful passing at home on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at the age of 41.
Keith was born on July 29, 1983, in Waterbury, the son of Keith J. Miller Sr. and Susan DeCarlo. He was a graduate...
Mrs.Patricia Kropp
Jan 12, 2025
WOODBURY - It is with profound sadness that the family of Patricia Edith (Ahlstrand) Kropp, age 82 of Woodbury share news of her peaceful passing on Sunday January 12, 2025 at Waterbury Hospital after a brief illness.
Patricia was born on February 7, 1942, in Greenwich CT, the daughter of the late Harry and Elizabeth (Howley) Ahlstrand and spent her early...
Mr. Wilfred Bissonnette
Jan 12, 2025
Loving husband, father and péperè
WOLCOTT, CT
It is with profound sadness that the family of Wilfred Bissonnette, age 92, announce the peaceful passing of their cherished husband, father, and péperè, who departed this life peacefully surrounded by the love and comfort of his family on January 12, 2025, at the Southington Care Center. He was the beloved husband of Lucille (Monti)...
Mrs. Barbara Ruggiero
Jan 11, 2025
Loving Mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
WOODBRIDGE, CT – The family of Barbara Joan (Donovan) Ruggiero shares the news of her peaceful passing at her home that she made with her daughter and son-in-law surrounded by their love and comfort on Saturday, January 11th, 2025, at the age of 98, leaving a profound legacy of love, learning, and service. She was the...
Ms. Deborah Ciccio
Jan 10, 2025
Loving Mom, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt and Sister
OAKVILLE - It is with great sadness that the family of Deborah (Onofreo) Ciccio, 73, of Oakville, formerly of Waterbury, share the news of her peaceful passing on January 10, 2025, after a brief illness.
Deborah was born in Waterbury on September 15, 1951, daughter of the late Edward and Josephine (Rubino) Onofreo. She...
Mr. Achille Millien
Jan 9, 2025
Loving father son and brother
WATERBURY, CT - It is with profound sadness that the family of Achille Millien Jr, age 50, of Waterbury, announce the unexpected passing of their cherished son, father, and brother on January 9th, 2025, at Waterbury Hospital.
Achille was born August 18th, 1974, in New York City, the son of Achille Millien Sr and Betty Toureaux. He...
Mr. Nicholas Sangster
Jan 8, 2025
WATERBURY – It is with heavy hearts that the family of Nicholas “Nicky” Adrian Sangster, share the news of his unexpected passing at his home on Wednesday, January 08th, 2025, at the age of 49. Top of Form
Nicholas was born on September 7, 1975 in Fort Charles, Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica the beloved son of Doxie and Ives (Fair) Sangster. Nicholas...
Mr. Eleuterio Bracero Garcia
Jan 8, 2025
All services for Eleuterio will be held privately at the convenience of his family.
Mrs. Mary Ellen Griffin
Jan 7, 2025
Dedicated Registered Nurse
SOUTHBURY- The family of Mary Ellen Griffin, age 85, of Southbury, share news of her peaceful passing on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at the Lutheran Home of Southbury surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of John E. Griffin.
Mary was born on April 22, 1939, in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of the late Patrick and Mary...
Mr. Harry Peresada
Jan 6, 2025
A member of the greatest generation
THOMASTON - It is with heavy hearts that the family of Harry Peresada share the news of his peaceful passing at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital surrounded by the love and comfort of his family on January 06, 2025, at the age of 98. Harry was the beloved widower of Jean (Miller) Peresada to whom he was...
Mrs. Shirley E. Giordano
Jan 6, 2025
Loving Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother
OAKVILLE- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Shirley E. (Dyer) Giordano, age 93, of Oakville, share the news of her peaceful passing on Monday, January 6, 2025, at the Lutheran Home of Southbury. She was the wife of the late Martin Giordano, enjoying 49 wonderful years together.
Shirley was born in...
Mr. Robert E. Muckle Sr.
Jan 2, 2025
A Man of Faith, Love and Leadership
Robert Emil Muckle Sr.
April 1, 1931 – January 2, 2025
Robert Emil Muckle Sr., a lifelong resident of Waterbury, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025. He was 93 years old. Born on April 1, 1931, to the late Joseph and Agnes (Connelly) Muckle.
Bob was a proud graduate of Sacred Heart High School,where he...
Ms. Viola Grant
Dec 30, 2024
St. Kitts- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Viola Perlita Grant, age 75, of Saint Kitts and Nevis, share the news of her passing on Monday, December 30th, 2024. Viola Grant died at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, Connecticut surrounded by the comfort of her loving and supportive family.
Viola was born and raised in...
Ms. Andrea Sherman
Dec 29, 2024
Devoted Mom, daughter, and caregiver
WATERBURY—It is with profound sadness that the family of Andrea “ AJ” Sherman, age 46, of Waterbury, share the heartbreaking news of her unexpected passing on Sunday, December 29th, 2024 as a result of a tragic accident. God decided it was time to call home another angel.
AJ was born in Bridgeport on March 7, 1998...
Mr. Joseph Zibell
Dec 28, 2024
Proud Waterburian
AVON, CT – It is with heavy hearts that the family of Joseph Zibell Jr. shares the news of his peaceful passing in the comfort of his home, surrounded by the love and care of his family on December 28th, 2024, at the age of 74, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Joe was the beloved husband of...