Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Waterbury and Oakville, CT area
Mrs. Elys "Nelly" Fontanez
Feb 26, 2026
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Elys E. (Viruet) Fontanez, fondly known as “Nelly”, age 78, of Waterbury, shares the news of her passing on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of Luis Fontanez.
Nelly was born on March 8, 1947, in Utuado,...
Ms. Ramona Cruz Betancourt
Feb 24, 2026
All services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.
Mr. Bernabe Oviedo
Feb 23, 2026
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Bernabe Oviedo Oviedo, age 57, of Waterbury, shares the news of his unexpected passing on Monday, February 23, 2026 at Saint Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Carmen (Soto) Oviedo.
Bernabe was born on October 30, 1968, in Mexico City, Mexico,...
Mr. Veckman Santiago
Feb 23, 2026
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Veckman Santiago, age 80, of Waterbury, shares the news of his peaceful passing on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Waterbury Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Eva (Caraballo) Santiago.
Veckman was born on November 25, 1945, in Utuado, Puerto Rico the beloved...
Mr. Edward Thomas Mussa
Feb 23, 2026
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Edward “Ed” Thomas Mussa, age 79, of Waterbury, shares the news of his passing on Monday, February 23, 2026, in the comfort of his home.
Edward was born on July 7, 1946, in Waterbury, Connecticut, the son of the late Louis and Ethel (White) Mussa. Edward received his...
Mr. Thomas Barry Danaher Sr.
Feb 23, 2026
WATERBURY - It is with deep sorrow and sadness that the family of Thomas Barry Danaher, Sr., 90 of Waterbury, Ct. shares the news of his passing unto eternal rest on February 23, 2026 at Vitas Hospice after a brief illness. Fittingly, it was the 20th Anniversary of his beloved wife Ann (Denihan) Danaher’s passing.
Thomas, affectionately known as Barry, was...
Mrs. Jacklyn Phelan
Feb 22, 2026
WATERBURY - Jacklyn “Jackie” Phelan of Waterbury, age 95, passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital on Sunday, February 22, 2026. She was the widow of Ralph Phelan.
Jackie was born on August 25, 1930, in Waterbury, Connecticut, the daughter of John and Bernice (Mahoney) Healey. Jackie grew up in the Hopeville section of Waterbury and graduated from Hopeville Grammar School,...
Mr. Jose M. Vargas Reillo
Feb 21, 2026
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Jose M. Vargas Reillo, most known as “Punky”, age 53, of Waterbury, shares the news of his peaceful passing on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Saint Mary’s Hospital.
Jose was born on July 11, 1972, in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, and raised in the beautiful “Barrio Cocos” of Quebradillas,...
Ms. Elizabeth C. Miller
Feb 21, 2026
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the beloved friends of Elizabeth “Betty” C. Miller, age 79, of Waterbury, share the news of her departure from this life for a better one, with no pain or worries on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Waterbury Hospital’s Hospice Unit from an aggressive and painful form of pancreatic cancer.
Betty was...
Mrs. Vanessa Maldonado
Feb 20, 2026
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Vanessa Maldonado, age 52, of Waterbury, shares the news of her passing on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Yale New Haven Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of Edwin Soto.
Vanessa was born on August 5, 1973, in Waterbury, Connecticut, the beloved daughter...
Mr. Emilio Sinopoli
Feb 20, 2026
WATERTOWN - With deep respect and gratitude for a life shaped by honest hard work and enduring craftsmanship, Emilio Sinopoli (74) of Watertown, left this world as he lived it – with quiet strength, steady hands, and unshakable dedication to his work and family on February 20th 2026. He was a beloved husband, devoted father, brother and above all a...
Mr. Ricardo Costa
Feb 19, 2026
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Ricardo Costa age 79 of Waterbury, shares the news of his peaceful passing on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Hartford Hospital, surrounded by his loving family after an extended illness. He was the devoted husband of Fernanda Costa.
Ricardo was born on February 4, 1947, in Escariz, Vila...
Mrs. Aida Luz Pedrosa
Feb 18, 2026
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Aida Luz Pedrosa, age 80, of Waterbury, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Waterbury Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of the late Jose Roberto Martinez for over 50 years.
Aida was born on November 29,...
Mrs. Mary Angie Santos DeJesus
Feb 17, 2026
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Mary Angie Santos DeJesus, age 47, of Waterbury, shares the news of her passing on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Yale New Haven Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Wilfrido “Juno” Cruz.
Mary was born on May 6, 1978, in Ponce, Puerto...
Mrs. Carol A. DiVergilio
Feb 16, 2026
OAKVILLE- It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Mrs. Carol A. DiVergilio, age 81, of Oakville, shares the news of her unexpected passing on Monday, February 16, 2026 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by those who loved her. She was the beloved widow of Vincent DiVergilio Sr,.
Carol was born on March 30, 1944,...
Mr. Patrick A. Walsh
Feb 12, 2026
Devoted to his wife and his family
WATERBURY - Patrick Anthony Walsh, “Pat”, age 87, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain after a brief illness. He was the loving husband of the late Mary (O’Connor) Walsh for 57 years.
Patrick was born on November...
Mrs. Rosetta Montford
Feb 12, 2026
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Rosetta (Boyette) Montford, age 74, of Waterbury, shares the news of her unexpected passing on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Saint Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved widow of William “Sonny” Montford.
Rosetta was born on October 7, 1951, in Sunbury, North Carolina,...
Mr. Ismael "Maelo" Roman Figueroa
Feb 10, 2026
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Ismael “Maelo” Roman Figueroa, age 82, of Waterbury, shares the news of his unexpected passing on Tuesday, February 10,2026, at Saint Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Sonia Rivera, to whom he was married for 24 years.
Maelo was born on...
Mrs. Mary-Ellen Coe
Feb 9, 2026
WATERTOWN - It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that the family of Mrs. Mary-Ellen Coe, age 63, of Watertown, announces her peaceful passing surrounded by her loving family on February 9, 2026, at Waterbury Hospital after a long illness. She was the cherished wife of William “Bill” Coe.
Mary-Ellen was born on September 20, 1962, in Providence, Rhode Island,...
Ms. Margaret "Peggy" Healey
Feb 8, 2026
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Ms. Margaret Janice Healey, lovingly known as “Peggy”, age 93, of Waterbury, shares the news of her unexpected passing on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Peggy was born on January 13, 1933, in Waterbury, Connecticut, the daughter of the late John and Bernice (Mahoney) Healey. She grew up in...

