Obituaries

Jul 27, 2024

Jul 27, 2024

Shawn, age 11, of Waterbury, CT, passed away on July 27, 2024, due to complications from cerebral palsy. He was the son of Da'sha Tull and Dayshawn Rivers.

Born prematurely on October 21, 2012, at 31 weeks gestation, he spent his first 60 days fighting for his life in the NICU at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury, CT. Due to complications...

Jul 25, 2024

WATERBURY – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Robert MacKinnon, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend. He was the husband of the late Lillian (McFarlin) MacKinnon. Born on October 26, 1937, in Waterbury, CT. Robert sadly departed from this world on July 25, 2024, at Saint Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by the love and...

Jul 24, 2024

Gladys Johnson Wright was born on October 21, 1938, in Florence, SC to Peter Kirby and Maggie Thompson Johnson. She departed this life on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.

Gladys was joined in Holy Matrimony to Wilbur “Pete” Wright on May 27, 1955, for 68 years: to this union, their son, Sean Wright Sr., was born. 

 Gladys was a native of Florence, South...

Jul 22, 2024

 Devoted Mother and Grandmother  

WATERBURY – Mrs. Ursulina “Marisol” “Miss Mary” Iglesias age 78 of Waterbury, passed peacefully with her children by her side on Monday, July 22, 2024 at Hartford Hospital.  

Marisol was born in Spain on January 27, 1946 the daughter of the late Jose Luis and Luisa (Martinez) Iglesias. Marisol was a longtime resident of Waterbury and...

Jul 20, 2024

Casey's is honored to be caring for the Webb family from our WATERBURY LOCATION EASTSIDE MEMORIAL.

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

Jul 19, 2024

WATERBURY - It is with great sadness and broken hearts that the family of Danaya Leonna Foster, age 25, of Waterbury, announce her tragic passing on Friday, July 19, 2024, following a motor vehicle accident.

Danaya was born in Waterbury, CT on July 31, 1998, the daughter of Nicole Kinch and Zachary Lee Foster. She was a graduate of Kennedy High...

Jul 16, 2024

Former Recreational Director at Watertown Convalarium  

WATERBURY- Olivia M. Desiderio, age 80, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16th, 2024, at Saint Mary’s Hospital after a brief illness. See was the widow of Robert Desiderio. Olivia, was born on January 6, 1944 in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of the late Salvatore and Florence (Yackel) Dellacamera. She was educated...

Jul 16, 2024

Beloved daughter, mother, grandmother and great grandmother

WOLCOTT – Mrs. Joan Carrah, age 91 of Wolcott, went peacefully to her heavenly father on Tuesday July 16, 2024. She was the wife of the late Joseph Carrah for 62 wonderful years.

Joan was born in Waterbury, Connecticut on November 7, 1932 the daughter of the late Annette (LaVasseur) and Raymond Galipault. Joan was...

Jul 15, 2024

WATERBURY - Kevin T. Leary’s spirit left this world just before midnight on July 15, 2024 to join his parents and sister in their heavenly home.  

Kevin was born on August 19, 1958, a son of the late Joseph and Lillian (Madec) Leary. He was educated in local schools and spent most of his working years in the auto industry...

Jul 15, 2024

 Former Grocer and Restauranter

WATERBURY – With great sadness the family of George T. Carrah announce his peaceful passing on Monday July 15, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital, three days after his 90th birthday. 

George was born in Waterbury, CT on July 12, 1934, son of the late Bahia (Hayek) Carrah, and Taffic Carrah. He was a self- employed entrepreneur, starting at...

Jul 15, 2024

WATERBURY - It is with heavy hearts that the family of Prudencio “Junior” Ortiz Jr age 69 of Waterbury announce his peaceful passing on Monday July 15, 2024 with his daughter Sandra and grandson Brayden by his side in the comfort of his home after an extended illness.  

Mr. Ortiz was born on March 1, 1955 in Maricao P.R. the...

Jul 14, 2024

Devoted to his family 

WATERBURY - It is with deep sorrow that the family of Jairo Javier Vega Cantillo, announce his passing on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at the age of 67. 

Jairo was born on May 21, 1957, in Barranquilla, Colombia, to the late Orajes Manuel Vega and Bernarda Mercedes Cantillo de Vega. Jairo had a zest for life, with a...

Jul 13, 2024

Loving wife, mother and grandmother

WATERBURY - It is with great sadness and broken hearts that the family of Denise G. Wood, age 85, of Waterbury, announce her peaceful passing in the comfort of her home on Saturday, July 13, 2024, surrounded by her husband and son. She was the wife of Richard Wood.

Denise was born in Beauvais, France, on November...

Jul 13, 2024

Decorated Waterbury Police Lieutenant of 38 years 

MIDDLEBURY - It is with heavy hearts that the family of Robert W. Deely age 92 of Middlebury announce his peaceful passing on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at the Vitas Inpatient Unit of St Marys Hospital. He was the devoted husband of the late Elizabeth “Betty” Deely who passed away just 9 months ago....

Jul 12, 2024

BROOKHAVEN, Miss. - Joan Doreen Vallee, 86, of Brookhaven, died July 12, 2024, in Jackson, Miss. She was born in Waterbury, Conn., on Oct. 3, 1937, to Frank Codienne and Rita Girulis Codienne. She worked as a bookkeeper.

Mrs. Vallee was a faithful servant of the Lord and served in St John's Lutheran Church in Waterbury, Conn., for many years. While...

Jul 12, 2024

“Active in her community”

 GOSHEN– It is with profound sadness and grief that the family of Virginia “Ginny” Anstett, age 66, of Goshen, announce her peaceful passing on Friday, June 13, 2024 at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital surrounded by her loving family. 

 Virginia was born on June 4, 1958 in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late Leon and Barbara (Brunet) Anstett Sr....

Jul 11, 2024

Bridgeport - Juan A.” Tony” Morales, 79, of Bridgeport, succumbed to his battle with cancer on Thursday July 11th at Saint Mary’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Maria (Alonso) Morales.

 Tony was born on January 21, 1945 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico to his late parents Rogelio Morales and Providencia (Cruz) Morales, he migrated to Bridgeport, CT in...

Jul 11, 2024

NIANTIC - Irene (Tingets) Torok, 103 passed away quietly, with her son by her side, on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at the Bride Brook Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Niantic after a brief illness. She was the dedicated and loving wife of the late John T. Torok Sr. 

Irene was the 16th and last born child of Hungarian immigrants John &...

Jul 11, 2024

 Touched the lives of many children at the Children’s Community School  

WATERBURY– It is with profound sadness and grief that the family of Janice C. Williams, age 77, of Waterbury, announce her unexpected passing at home on Thursday, July 11, 2024. 

Janice was born on September 16, 1946 in Hartsville, SC, the daughter of the late Thomas and Janie Mae (Yates)...