Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Waterbury and Oakville, CT area

Mr. Michael Grosso

Mr. Michael Grosso

May 17, 2025

THOMASTON - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Michael Joseph Grosso Jr., age 55, share the news of his tragic passing due to injuries sustained in an accident on Saturday, May 17, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Heather (Strobel) Grosso, whom he had been married to for 28 wonderful years.

Michael was born...

Ms. Rosalia Duran

Ms. Rosalia Duran

May 17, 2025

All services will be held privately at the convenience of the family

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness that the family of Rosalia Duran, age 77, of Waterbury, share the news of her peaceful passing on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in the comfort of her home surrounded by the love and comfort of her family..

Rosalia was born on February 3, 1948...

Mr. Dennis G. Bernard

Mr. Dennis G. Bernard

May 17, 2025

Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great- Grandfather

WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness that the family of Dennis G. Bernard, age 80, of Waterbury, share the news of his passing on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Saint Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Marilyn F. (Gilbert) Bernard.

Dennis was born in Rumford, Maine on...

Michael A. Connelly

Michael A. Connelly

May 15, 2025

WATERBURY - Michael A. Connelly passed away unexpectedly on May 15, 2025 at the Morristown Medical Center, Morristown NJ. 

All services for Mr Connelly were held privately at his family's convenience.

Ms. Laura Gorman

Ms. Laura Gorman

May 15, 2025

It is with profound sadness that the family of Laura Gorman, age 67, share news of her peaceful passing on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Vitas Inpatient Unit of St Mary’s Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Laura was born on June 9, 1957 in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Patrick J. and Ruth (Reed) Gorman. She was the third of...

Ms. Kelley A. Kingman

Ms. Kelley A. Kingman

May 13, 2025

NAUGATUCK - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Kelley Anne Kingman, age 64, of Naugatuck, share the news of her peaceful passing on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Saint Mary’s Hospital.

Kelley was born on December 20, 1960 in Danbury, Connecticut, the daughter of the late Paul S. Kingman Sr., and Jeanette G. (Gil)) Kingman....

Mr. Charles C. McGee Jr.

Mr. Charles C. McGee Jr.

May 9, 2025

Devoted to his family

WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of our beloved father, Charles Curtis McGee Jr., age 71, on Friday, May 9, 2025, in the peace and comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family. He passed in the care of his lifelong partner, Janet Esposito.

Charles was born on...

Ms. Brenda McDonald

Ms. Brenda McDonald

May 9, 2025

Devoted to her family

WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we share news of the passing of our beloved sister and aunt, Brenda McDonald age 63, on Friday, May 9, 2025 at the Vitas Inpatient Unit of St Marys Hospital after an extended but valiant battle with cancer.

Brenda was born on January 30, 1962 in Waterbury,...

Ms. Dorothy A. Cronin

Ms. Dorothy A. Cronin

May 8, 2025

Devoted to her faith and family

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness that the family of Dorothy A. Cronin, age 81, share the news of her passing on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Saint Mary’s Hospital after a long and brave battle.

Dorothy was born on November 22, 1943 in Waterbury, the daughter of the late William G. Cronin and Dorothy A....

Mr. Francis "Frank" P. Alcorace

Mr. Francis "Frank" P. Alcorace

May 7, 2025

Devoted to his family

NAUGATUCK - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we share news of the passing of our beloved husband, father and Pop-Pop Francis P. Alcorace Jr. on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital following a brief illness. He was the devoted husband of Carol Byer-Alcorace.

Frank was born January 23, 1945 in Waterbury, the...

Mrs. Mary Ellen Pierce

Mrs. Mary Ellen Pierce

May 5, 2025

Devoted Mother, Grandmother “Nana” and Great- Grandmother

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness that the family of Mary Ellen (Gilhespy) Pierce, age 88, share the news of her peaceful passing on Monday, May 5, 2025 at the Village at East Farms in Waterbury, surrounded by the love and comfort of her loving family. She was the widow of the late John...

Mrs. Marguerite Spielman

Mrs. Marguerite Spielman

Apr 30, 2025

COLORADO SPRINGS - Marguerite Julienne (O’Brien) Spielman of Colorado Springs, Colo., died peacefully at home in her sleep on April 30, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, William “Bill” Albert Spielman, formerly of Waterbury.

Marguerite was born at home, on June 21, 1933 in Southbridge MA, the daughter of the late Camille and Viola (Goguen)...

Mr. Arthur "Bill" Whiteway Jr.

Mr. Arthur "Bill" Whiteway Jr.

Apr 30, 2025

Lived a life defined by courage, devotion, and deep love for his family and country.

OAKVILLE - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Arthur “Bill” W. Whiteway Jr., age 76, share the news of his passing at the West Haven Veterans Hospital on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Tina (Lyons)...

Mr. Raymond Dunn

Mr. Raymond Dunn

Apr 29, 2025

All services for Mr. Dunn will be held privately at the convenience of his family.

Mrs. Barbara Pollo Morrow

Mrs. Barbara Pollo Morrow

Apr 28, 2025

Avid world traveler

WATERBURY – It is with profound sadness that the family of Barbara (Gentile) Pollo Morrow, age 83, share the news of her peaceful passing at the Vitas Inpatient Unit of St Mary’s Hospital surrounded by the love and comfort of her family on Monday, April 28, 2025. She was predeceased by her loving husband Francis Morrow.

Barbara was born...

Mrs. Nina D'Amico

Mrs. Nina D'Amico

Apr 26, 2025

FLORIDA - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Nina (Zaccaria) D’Amico, age 79, share the news of her passing in Florida, surrounded by her loving husband and daughter on Saturday, April 26, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Carlo D’Amico, whom she was married to for 56 wonderful years.

Nina was born on April...

Mrs. Diann D. Strong

Mrs. Diann D. Strong

Apr 26, 2025

Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Aunt

WATERBURY – Diann D. Strong age 82, of Waterbury, passed away in the comfort of her home on Saturday, April 26, 2025 surrounded by the love and care of her family after an extended illness. She was the widow of Kenneth R. Strong. Diann was born February 23, 1943 in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of...

Mrs. Anne Vaichus

Mrs. Anne Vaichus

Apr 25, 2025

OAKVILLE- With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Anne Elenor (Litwinas) Vaichus, who left us to be with the Lord on April 25, 2025, in her 100th year, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. She was the beloved widow of Raymond Vaichus.

Anne was born on November 2, 1925, in Hartford, Connecticut, to the late Anna...

Ms. Shelley Lynn Sprague

Ms. Shelley Lynn Sprague

Apr 22, 2025

Beloved Daughter and Sister

WATERBURY – It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Shelley Lynn Sprague, age 43, of Waterbury, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Waterbury Hospital.

Shelley was born March 26, 1982, in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of Real Sprague and the late Linda Bouffard. Shelley loved fishing with her dad, picnicking, playing darts and...

Mr. Fred T. Shahen

Mr. Fred T. Shahen

Apr 21, 2025

Devoted to his family

WOLCOTT - It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of Fred Thomas Shahen on April 21, 2025. At 79, he remained full of life even while fighting some of the harshest of illnesses in his determination to stay with us: a real “miracle man.”

Fred was born on March 2, 1946, son of...