Obituaries

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...

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...

Dec 27, 2024

Sunrise July 1, 1950 - Sunset December 27, 2024

WATERBURY - Verletha Simmons., age 74, fondly known by all as; lovi Bea, Nema and Memo, a longtime Bridgeport resident, transitioned peacefully on December 27th, 2024, with her loving family by her side. 

Verletha was born in Ocala, Florida, on July 1, 1950, the daughter of the late Louis (LJ)Simmons and Minnie Raiford...

Dec 27, 2024

“Beloved wife, mother and Omi” 

WATERBURY – It is with broken hearts and profound sadness that the family of Helga (Morro) Barrere, age 84, of Waterbury, share the news of her peaceful passing of their beloved wife and mother on Friday, December 27, 2024, in the comfort of her home surrounded by the love of her family. She was the devoted...

Dec 25, 2024

Proud veteran and local businessman 

MIDDLEBURY - Michael, “Mickey” “Scup”, J. Lucas of Middlebury, passed in the comfort of his home on Christmas morning, Dec. 25, 2024. He was 94. He was the husband of Barbara (Korner) Lucas, who predeceased him in May of 2024.  

Mickey was the son of the late Philip Lucas, Sr. and Rose (DiSapio) Lucas. A loving...

Dec 24, 2024

 

Devoted to his faith 

MIDDLEBURY, CT – It is with deep sorrow and much love that the family of Kenneth Ballard Donnelly Jr, age 49, announce Kenneth was called home to be with our Lord on December 24th, 2024. He was the former husband of Michele (Biela) Donnelly. 

 

Ken was born on May 7th, 1975, in New Haven, CT, the son of...

Dec 23, 2024

Devoted to the family and her faith 

WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness that the family of Luz Celenia Molina, age 76 of Waterbury, share the news of her peaceful passing on Monday, December 23, 2024, at Yale New Haven Hospital. She was the widow of William Davila.

 Mrs. Molina was born on December 19, 1948 in Arecibo Puerto Rico the...

Dec 22, 2024

Dec 22, 2024

 Devoted to her family and her faith 

 WATERBURY—It is with profound sadness that the family of Louise M. Hoban, age 88, of Waterbury, shares the news of the unexpected passing of their beloved mother, sister, and grandmother on Sunday, December 22nd, 2024, in the comfort of her own home surrounded by the love of her family after a brief illness. She...

Dec 21, 2024

Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother

WOODBRIDGE - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Sandra Lee (Farina) Viscosi, age 77, of Waterbury, share the news of her peaceful passing on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Charter Senior Living in Woodbridge. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis Vincent Viscosi Jr.

Sandra was born in Waterbury,...

Dec 21, 2024

Devoted husband, father and grandfather

CHESHIRE - With profound sadness the family of Rodney Roger Bouchard, age 89 of Cheshire, share the sad news of his peaceful passing, with his family by his side, on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Mid State Medical Center in Meriden. He was the devoted husband of Shirley Brown Bouchard 

 Mr. Bouchard was born on April 19,...

Dec 19, 2024

WATERBURY—It is with profound sadness that the family of Celestino (Tino) P. Toucet Sr. age 71, of Waterbury, share the news of his peaceful passing on Thursday, December 19th, 2024, at Autumn Lakes Healthcare.  

Tino was born on May 15, 1953, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Tino was the beloved son of the late Celestino and Milagros Toucet. He later settled...

Dec 15, 2024

Born in Cercemaggiore, Campobasso Italy

 

WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness that the family of Antonio “Musky” D’Amico, age 83, of Waterbury, share the news of his unexpected passing of their beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle on Sunday, December 15th, 2024, from injuries sustained from an automobile accident. He was the husband of the late Carmela (Massarelli)...

Dec 13, 2024

Loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, & great aunt

 WOLCOTT—It is with profound sadness that the family of Maryann (Mack) Johnson, age 84, of Wolcott, share the news of her peaceful passing on Friday, December 13th, 2024, at Cheshire House. She was the widow of Paul Johnson.

 

Maryann was born on July 24, 1940, in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of the late Joseph...

Dec 12, 2024

Devoted Mother, Grandmother, Friend

WATERBURY - Mrs. Beverly Estelle (Engala) Zappone, 86, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2024. She was the widow of the late Robert B. Zappone, her husband of 51 years.

Beverly was born in Waterbury on March 2, 1938, daughter of the late Thomas Engala and Estelle (Trotta) Engala Young. She was a proud graduate...

Dec 10, 2024

Devoted to her husband and family

OAKVILLE - Mrs. Ruth Mary (Barto) St. Sauveur, age 77, of Oakville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at Waterbury Hospital. She was the beloved wife of her dedicated husband, Lawrence St. Sauveur for 60 years.

Ruth was born on October 9, 1947, in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of...

Dec 9, 2024

Loving Wife, Sister, Aunt, & Great Aunt 

WATERBURY—It is with profound sadness that the family of Jaclyn L. Reilly, age 77, of Waterbury, shares the news of the unexpected passing of their beloved wife, sister, and aunt on Monday, December 9th, 2024, at Saint Mary’s Hospital after a brief illness. She was the devoted wife of Brian Reilly.

Jackie was born on...

Dec 6, 2024

 WATERTOWN—It is with profound sadness that the family of Donna M. Carroll, age 80, of Watertown, shares the news of her peaceful passing of on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Danbury Hospital after an extended illness. She was the widow of John F. "Jack" Carroll Jr

Donna was born January 2, 1944, in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of the late Domenic...

Dec 6, 2024

Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, and Great-Great-Grandfather

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Guillermo Sanchez,age 91, of Waterbury share the news of his unexpected passing on Friday, December 6th, 2024 at Saint Mary’s Hospital. He was the husband of the late Juana Sanchez for 69 years.

Guillermo was born in Puerto Rico on March 15th,...

Dec 5, 2024

Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Sister

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Carmena Delores (Stephenson) Magnano, age 73, of Waterbury share the news of her peaceful passing on Thursday, December 5th , 2024, at the Vitas Inpatient Unit of Saint Mary’s Hospital. She was the widow of Joseph Magnano Sr.

Carmena was born in Manchester,...