Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Waterbury and Oakville, CT area
Alan Karabus
Mar 14, 2014
Waterbury - Mr. Alan Karabus of Waterbury, died unexpectedly on Friday, March 14, 2014 in New Haven CT. Mr. Karabus was born to Isaac and Rebecca (Javen) Karabus on August 10, 1931 and raised in BeaufortWest a small town of the Great Karoo in Western Cape, South Africa, a place of which he maintained fond memories. Alan had a great...
Tony F. Bousaada
Mar 10, 2014
WATERBURY - Tony Farid Bousaada, 68, entered into eternal peace with God on March 10 at Glendale Center in Naugatuck after fighting a long illness. A cherished son and friend, doting father, uncle and godfather, treasured brother, honored colleague and adored husband, his selflessness and generosity combined to make him a truly loving and gentle man. Tony was born in...
Jeffrey B Milam
Mar 9, 2014
WATERBURY - Mr. Jeffrey "Jeep" B. Milam, age 65, of Waterbury, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2014, surrounded by his loving family at the Vitas Innovative Care Unit of Saint Mary's Hospital. He was the husband of Gail (Graham) Milam. Jeep was born in February 11, 1949 in Matewan West Virginia, the son of the late Wallace E. and...
Marion Anita Bernier
Mar 7, 2014
WATERBURY - Mrs. Marion A. Bernier, age 89, of Waterbury, passed away at Saint Mary's Hospital on Friday, March 7th 2014 after a brief illness. She was the widow of Lawrence J. Bernier. Marion was born and raised in Vermont, the daughter of the late Patrick and Anita (Larocque) Chevier. A longtime resident of Waterbury's East End, Marion spent many...
Najla Noujaim
Feb 26, 2014
WATERBURY - Precious and treasured daughter, sister, friend, aunt, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Mrs. Najla G. Noujaim, 83, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 26, 2014, at the VITAS Hospice at St. Mary's Hospital following a tragic accident. She was the trusted wife of the late George S. Noujaim and the fifth of seven children born to the...
Rev. James B. Gunnoud
Feb 24, 2014
CHESHIRE - The Reverend James B. Gunnoud, age 81, of Southington, formerly of Naugatuck, CT, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2014, at the Southington Care Center after an extended illness. Father Gunnoud was born November 7, 1932, in Waterbury, the son of the late Thomas and Hazel (Gallagher) Gunnoud. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School, Providence College...
Fernando Olavarria
Feb 21, 2014
WATERBURY - Mr. Fernando Olavarria, age 75, of Baldwin St Waterbury, passed away at his home on Friday February 21, 2014, surrounded by his loving family after an extended illness. Fernando was born May 21, 1938 in Santurce Puerto Rico the son of the late Fernando and Nativadad (Munoz) Olavarria. He grew up in Puerto Rico where he attended local...
Francis J. Brown
Feb 20, 2014
TORRINGTON - Francis J. Brown, age 92, of Fern Drive, formerly of Waterbury passed away Thursday, February 20, 2014 at Paradigm Healthcare Center of Torrington. He was the widower of Ruth M. (Miller) Brown. Frank was born February 11, 1922 in Waterbury, a son of the late Francis J. and Mary Loretta (Meldrum) Brown. He was educated in Waterbury schools...
Mary B. Cook
Feb 19, 2014
WATERBURY - Mrs. Mary Butler Cook, age 86 of Waterbury passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at the Vitas Innovative Care Unit of St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by her devoted family. She was the wife of William Cook Jr. Mary was born January 7, 1928 in Waterbury the daughter of Henry T. and Helen (McHugh) Butler. She was a graduate...
Antone F. Rakich
Feb 19, 2014
SOUTHBURY - Antone "Tony" Rakich, age 84 of Southbury CT, died unexpectedly at home on February 19, 2014. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Elizabeth Colleen Rakich. Tony was born April 24, 1929 in Waterbury, the son of the late Antone and Mary (Karzek) Rakich. A graduate of Waterbury schools and the University of Connecticut, he...
Helen " Elena" Primus
Feb 16, 2014
WOLCOTT- Mrs. Helen "Elena" Primus, age 92, of Wolcott, formerly of Waterbury, passed away at home on Sunday, February 16, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of William F. Delfino. Helen was born November 9, 1921 in Waterbury the daughter of the late Crescenzo and Rose (Bove) Fascione. She was educated in local schools and was...
John F. Goggin
Feb 16, 2014
WATERBURY - John F. Goggin, age 84, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital after an extended illness. He was the husband of Patricia (McMahon) Goggin. John was born December 1, 1929 in Waterbury, the first born of the late Michael and Margaret (Hussey) Goggin both from County Kerry, Ireland. John was a graduate of St....