Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Waterbury and Oakville, CT area

Awilda Lopez-Nieves

Awilda Lopez-Nieves

Aug 16, 2017

WATERBURY- Awilda Lopez-Nieves age 69 of Waterbury passed away unexpectedly while visiting friends and relatives on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. Awilda was born on November 15, 1947 in Puerto Rico the daughter of the late Jose and Adela Nieves. She was a loving mother and grandmother who cherished her family. She will be sadly missed by all who loved and...

Olivia DeLima

Olivia DeLima

Aug 11, 2017

WATERBURY, CT - Mrs. Olivia DeLima, age 99 of Waterbury passed away peacefully on Friday August 11, 2017 at the Vitas Innovative Care Unit at St. Mary's Hospital, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family after a brief illness. Mrs. DeLima was born on October 6, 1917 in Portugal the daughter of the late Joaquim and Maria (DaSilva)...

Caitlin Gallagher

Caitlin Gallagher

Aug 9, 2017

"Member of Waterbury Chorale" WATERBURY, CT - Caitlin Lillian Gallagher, age 21 of Waterbury, CT, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday August 9, 2017 at Vitas Innovative Care Unit of St Mary's Hospital. Caitlin was born June 20, 1996 in Waterbury, the daughter of Doreen (Saucier) Gallagher and the late Edward Gallagher. She graduated from Crosby High School where she was...

Rakhil Yanovskaya

Rakhil Yanovskaya

Aug 8, 2017

The Casey family and the entire staff of O'Neill Funeral Home offer their heartfelt condolences to Rakhil's family and friends on the sad occasion of her passing.

Eustaquio Prado

Eustaquio Prado

Aug 6, 2017

WATERBURY- Mr. Eustaquio Prado, age 87 of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by the love and comfort of his family after a brief illness. He was the widower of Carmen Prado. Eustaquio was born the youngest of fifteen children on May 25, 1930 in Dorado, Puerto Rico, the son of the late...

Lt Billy O. Cotner (Ret)

Lt Billy O. Cotner (Ret)

Aug 1, 2017

WATERBURY, CT - Lt. Billy O. Cotner (RET) age 94 of Waterbury, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 1st 2017 after a brief illness. He was the widower of Gloria Cotner. Billy was born February 7, 1923 in Wabash, Indiana, the son of the late Ora and Catherine (Thrush) Cotner. Billy was a graduate of Peru High...

Eugene "Gene" Coyle

Eugene "Gene" Coyle

Jul 30, 2017

WATERBURY, CT - Eugene "Gene" M. Coyle age 58 of Woodbury, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at Waterbury Hospital. He was the husband of Janet (Carlin) Coyle. Gene was born February 22, 1959 in Waterbury, the son of Helen (Greider) and the late Eugene F. Coyle. He was a graduate of Kaynor Technical High School and attended...

Donald G. Harris Sr.

Donald G. Harris Sr.

Jul 30, 2017

OAKVILLE - Mr. Donald G. Harris Sr. age 83 of Oakville, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 30, 2017, surrounded by the love and comfort of his devoted wife after an extended illness. He was the husband of Mary (Henshall) Harris. Donald was born June 10, 1934 in New Haven, the son of the late Frederik and Julia...

Antonio M. Laires

Antonio M. Laires

Jul 29, 2017

WATERBURY - Antonio M. Laires, age 59 of Waterbury, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love and comfort of his family at the Vitas Innovative Care Unit of St. Marys Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Arminda (Pais) Laires. Antonio was born on October 7, 1957 in Guarda Portugal the son of the late Joao and Ilda (Batista) Laires....

Margaret T. Lewis

Margaret T. Lewis

Jul 28, 2017

WATERBURY, CT - Margaret Lewis, age 84 of Waterbury, CT passed away Friday July 28, 2017. She passed away peacefully at Vitas Innovative Care unit of St Mary's Hospital. She was the widow of Judson W. Lewis Jr. Margaret was born November 17, 1932 in Wallingford to Charles and Margaret (Giaccone) Lewis and was the oldest of 2 children. She...

Carol Romanuk

Carol Romanuk

Jul 27, 2017

The Casey family and the entire staff of O'Neill Funeral Home offer their heartfelt condolences to Carol Romanuk's family and friends on the sad occasion of her passing. Full obituary to be posted soon.

Michael Hoden

Michael Hoden

Jul 27, 2017

.CHESHIRE CT - Michael Hoden, (formerly Hodovanik) age 91 of Cheshire, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at the Vitas Innovative Care Unit of St Mary's Hospital surrounded by his children. Michael was born on December 7, 1925 in Waterbury CT, the son of the late Terenty and Helen (Melnik) Hodovanik. He was educated in...

Kenneth F. Walker

Kenneth F. Walker

Jul 26, 2017

WATERBURY, CT - Kenneth F. Walker Sr. age 92 of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 26th 2017, at the Watertown Convalarium after a brief illness. He was the widower of Helen (Malone) Walker. Kenneth was born August 24th 1924, in Waterbury, CT, the son of the late John and Julia (Gilmore) Walker. He was a lifelong Waterbury resident...

Christopher M. Silva

Christopher M. Silva

Jul 24, 2017

WOLCOTT, CT - Christopher M. Silva age 32 of Wolcott, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 24, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was the beloved son of Anthony and Diana (Antonelli) Silva of Wolcott. Christopher was born January 1, 1985 in Waterbury and graduated from St. Francis Xavier Grammar School and Wolcott High School. He worked as a Sales...

Wallace Hoysak

Wallace Hoysak

Jul 23, 2017

WATERBURY, CT - Wallace Hoysak age 81 of Waterbury, passed away peacefully at the Vitas Innovative Care Unit of Saint Mary's Hospital on Sunday, July 23, 2017. Wallace was born December 15, 1935 in Bridgeport CT and was a resident at the Birchfield Drive Group Home where he made many friends. Wallace was a wonderful man and had a great...

Michael Peter. Wickham

Michael Peter. Wickham

Jul 23, 2017

WATERBURY, CT - Michael Peter Wickham age 58 of Waterbury, formerly of Hamden, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 23 2017 at the Vitas Innovative Care Unit of Saint Mary's Hospital surrounded by the love and comfort of his children after an unexpected illness. Michael was born August 7, 1958 in Athol, MA and was raised in the Hamden CT...

John W. Ansell

John W. Ansell

Jul 18, 2017

John W. Ansell, Jr., age 70, of Watertown, passed away unexpectedly at home July 18, 2017. He was born on Wantagh, Long Island to the late John and Mary Ansell on March 4, 1947. He graduated from Ohio State and went on to a long career in the medical device field-focused on regulatory systems. He will be greatly missed by...

Julia Rubbo

Julia Rubbo

Jul 18, 2017

OAKVILLE - Julia (Palomba) Rubbo, age 93, passed away peacefully at Regal Care, Waterbury on July 18, 2017. She was the widow of Angelo A. Rubbo, whom she married in 1948. Julia was born on December 9, 1923 in Oakville, the daughter of the late Pasquale and Carmella (Parente) Palomba. She was a lifelong resident of Oakville and graduated from...

Luz "Esther" Rivera - Acosta

Luz "Esther" Rivera - Acosta

Jul 17, 2017

WATERBURY, CT - Luz "Esther" Rivera-Acosta, age 70, affectionately known as "Esther" passed away unexpectedly at Waterbury Hospital on Monday July 17, 2017 with her family by her side. She was the devoted wife, soulmate and best friend of Adalberto "Tutin" Acosta. Esther was born on July 14, 1947 in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico the daughter of the late Angel and...

Cynthia "Cindy" Deveikas

Cynthia "Cindy" Deveikas

Jul 13, 2017

OAKVILLE - Ms. Cynthia "Cindy" Deveikas age 59 of Oakville, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, July 13, 2017. Cynthia was born on March 2, 1958 in Waterbury. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Susan (Neuman) Deveikas. She attended local schools, and worked for many years as a CNA at Apple Health and Rehab in...