Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Waterbury and Oakville, CT area

Mr. Jose A. Gonzalez Sr.

Mr. Jose A. Gonzalez Sr.

May 25, 2026

WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Mr. Jose Antonio Gonzalez Sr, age 78, of Waterbury, Connecticut shares the news of his unexpected passing on Monday, May 25, 2026 at Saint Mary’s Hospital. Jose was the fiancé of the late Ms. Elsy Ednidel.

Jose was born on June 13, 1947, in Coamo, Puerto Rico,...

Mrs. Michele McHugh

Mrs. Michele McHugh

May 25, 2026

WATERTOWN - Michele (DiSalvo) McHugh left this world on May 25th, 2026. Her one hope was that she left a positive impact on the lives of those whom she touched, and that she undoubtedly did. Her husband, Jack, was the love of her life and her best friend. She loved traveling with her husband, and together they journeyed around the...

Mr. Lawrence Joseph Martin

Mr. Lawrence Joseph Martin

May 24, 2026

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Lawrence Joseph Martin, age 62, of Waterbury, shares the news of his unexpected passing on Sunday, May 24, 2026.

Lawrence was born on September 26, 1963 in Saint Albans, Vermont, the beloved son of the late Lawrence Martin and Janice (Bechard) Galpin. He lived a life dedicated to...

Mrs. Rosario Camacho Gonzalez

Mrs. Rosario Camacho Gonzalez

May 24, 2026

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Mrs. Rosario Camacho Gonzalez, age 96, of Waterbury, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at Waterbury Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Antonio Array.

Rosario was born in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico, on January 8, 1930, the daughter...

Mrs. Barbara Porter

Mrs. Barbara Porter

May 22, 2026

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness that the family of Barbara Porter, age 84, of Waterbury, announces her peaceful passing in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family, on Friday, May 22, 2026, after an extended illness. She was the widow of Andrew Joseph Porter.

Barbara was born on May 11, 1942, in Waterbury, CT, the...

Mr. Frederick Cocchiola

Mr. Frederick Cocchiola

May 21, 2026

WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness that the family of Frederick A. Cocchiola, age 87, of Watertown, announces his peaceful passing at Waterbury Hospital on Thursday, May 21, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved widower of Martha (Guitterez) Cocchiola.

 Frederick was born on October 13, 1938, in Waterbury, Connecticut, the son of the late Anthony and...

Ms. Grace J. Ducharme

Ms. Grace J. Ducharme

May 19, 2026

WATERBURY - With heavy hearts, the family of Grace J. (Pettinicchi) Ducharme, age 91, announces her passing on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Grace passed away peacefully at Saint Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by the love and care of her daughters. She is now reunited with her beloved husband, the late Robert Ducharme.

Born in Waterbury on March 29, 1935, Grace was the...

Ciera Lauryl Schultz

Ciera Lauryl Schultz

May 18, 2026

BRISTOL- It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Ciera Lauryl (Capuano) Schultz, age 39, of Bristol, announces her unexpected passing after a tragic accident on May 18, 2026 in Farmington. Her loss leaves an unimaginable void in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Ciera was born June 17th 1986 in Bridgeport, CT, the...

Mr. Scott Hassel

Mr. Scott Hassel

May 16, 2026

WATERTOWN- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Scott Hassel, age 71, of Watertown, shares the news of his peaceful passing on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by his loved ones.

Scott was born on July 17, 1954, in Watertown, Connecticut, the beloved son of the late William and...

Mr. Ismael Medero

Mr. Ismael Medero

May 16, 2026

WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Mr. Ismael Medero, age 89, of Waterbury, shares the news of his peaceful passing on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Cheshire House. He was the cherished widow of Mrs. Margarita (Torres) Medero, to whom he was married for 59 wonderful years.

Ismael was born on October 21,...

Mrs. Delfina Castanheira

Mrs. Delfina Castanheira

May 13, 2026

SAINT PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Mrs. Delfina (Alves) Castanheira, age 94, of Saint Petersburg, Florida shares the news of her peaceful passing on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 in Longwood, Florida. Delfina was the beloved widow of Mr. Antonio Castanheira, with whom she shared 64 loving years.

Delfina was born on...

Mr. Thomas Fiore

Mr. Thomas Fiore

May 13, 2026

WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Mr. Thomas M. Fiore age 66 of Waterbury, shares the news of his peaceful passing on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in the comfort of his home after an extended illness.

Thomas was born September 17, 1966 in Waterbury, the son of the late Salvatore P. and Mary...

Mrs. Joan Thornberg

Mrs. Joan Thornberg

May 13, 2026

OAKVILLE- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Mrs. Jeanne Marie (Hirbour) Thornberg, affectionately known as “Joan” age 92, of Oakville, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Cook Willow Health Center surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Eugene H. Thornberg.

Joan was born on July...

Ms. Nicole Andrea Melillo Bachand

Ms. Nicole Andrea Melillo Bachand

May 12, 2026

WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Ms. Nicole “Nikki” Andrea Melillo Bachand, age 51, of Waterbury, shares the news of her passing after a five-month long battle, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Yale New Haven Hospital. She was the beloved fiancé of Daniel Edwards.

Nikki was born on March 1, 1975, in...

Ronald Philmore Edwards

Ronald Philmore Edwards

May 10, 2026

WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Mr. Ronald “Eddie” Philmore Edwards, age 79, of Waterbury, shares the news of his unexpected passing on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at home.

Eddie was born on January 6, 1947, in Portland, Jamaica, the son of the late Kenneth and Georgiana (Scott) Edwards. Ronald served honorably in...

Miss  Rosa "Milita" Pagan

Miss Rosa "Milita" Pagan

May 8, 2026

WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Miss Rosa “Milita” Pagan, age 50, of Waterbury, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Friday, May 08, 2026, at Waterbury Hospital.

Rosa was born on July 1, 1975, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Carlos Rafael Pagan and Milagros Rivera. She was...

Mr. Lacie Darnell Webb Jr.

Mr. Lacie Darnell Webb Jr.

May 6, 2026

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Lacie Darnell Webb Jr., age 43, of Waterbury, shares the news of his unexpected passing on Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the husband of Sandra (Mucciacciaro) Webb.

Lacie was born on July 7, 1982 in Waterbury, CT the son of Lacie D....

Mrs. Matilde (Sanabria) Castro

Mrs. Matilde (Sanabria) Castro

May 6, 2026

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Mrs. Matilde (Sanabria) Castro, age 60 of Waterbury, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the Vitas Inpatient Unit of St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was beloved wife of Francisco “Frankie” Castro.

Matilde was born on May 30,...

Mrs. Marie Vertue Bonanno

Mrs. Marie Vertue Bonanno

May 2, 2026

WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Mrs. Marie Vertue (Misiano) Bonanno, age 85 of Waterbury and Delray Beach, FL, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Saturday, May 02, 2026, at the Vitas Inpatient Unit of St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. 

Marie was a beloved mother and wife whose...

Miss. June Mitchell

Miss. June Mitchell

May 2, 2026

WATERBURY- It is with sadness and broken hearts that the family of June Mitchell, age 97, of Waterbury, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Saint Mary’s Hospital, after an extended illness.

June was born on August 23, 1928, in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of the late Albert and Bertha (Schrafft) Mitchell. June graduated with...