Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Waterbury and Oakville, CT area

Mr. Christopher Foody

Mr. Christopher Foody

Mar 4, 2024

WATERBURY – It is with great sadness and broken hearts that the family of Christopher Foody, age 48, of Waterbury, announce his unexpected passing after a short illness on Monday, March 4, 2024, at Saint Mary’s Hospital. Chris was born November 5, 1975, in Waterbury, CT, the son of John and Suzanne (Robinson) Foody. He was a graduate of Sacred...

Ms. Kimberly Nicole Madera

Ms. Kimberly Nicole Madera

Mar 1, 2024

Devoted to her family WATERBURY - Kimberly Nicole Madera, age 36 years, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 1st, 2024, at Saint Mary’s Hospital, after a courageous battle against cancer. Kim was born October 14th, 1987, in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of Robert Blow and Blanca (Madera) Rosler. She graduated from Crosby High School and earned her CNA certificate from...

Ms. Louise Cossette

Ms. Louise Cossette

Mar 1, 2024

Devoted to her family WATERBURY – It is with great sadness and broken hearts that the family of Louise Cossette, age 60, of Waterbury, announce her unexpected passing on Friday, March 1st, 2024, at her home. Louise was born June 9th, 1963, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late Patricia Pulver and stepdaughter to Norton Ives. Louise was raised...

Mr. Enrique Lugo Hernandez

Mr. Enrique Lugo Hernandez

Mar 1, 2024

WATERBURY – Enrique Lugo Hernandez, age 44, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully and went to eternal rest with the Lord on March 1, 2024, at Waterbury Center for Nursing & Rehab. Enrique was born September 3rd , 1979, in Mexico City, Mexico, the son of Fidencio Lugo and Irma Hernandez. He is survived by his wife Ofelia Rendon, his brother...

Mr. Jerome Burke

Mr. Jerome Burke

Feb 29, 2024

DEVOTED AND LOVING FATHER WATERBURY - Jerome M. Burke, age 37, of Waterbury, passed away unexpectedly on February 29th, 2024, at home. He was the loving father of Amiya Bella Burke. Jerome was born August 9th 1986, in New Britain, CT, the son of Margarita Pinto and the late Jeffrey Burke. Jerome was raised in Waterbury and was a graduate...

Mr. Nelson E Velez Sr.

Mr. Nelson E Velez Sr.

Feb 29, 2024

Devoted to his family WATERBURY - Nelson Velez Sr., age 80, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love and comfort of his family on Thursday, February 29, 2024, in the Vitas Inpatient Unit of St. Mary’s Hospital. He was the devoted husband of the late Gloria (Correa) Velez. Nelson was born on April 8, 1943, in Penuelas, Puerto...

Mrs. Eleanor Crean

Mrs. Eleanor Crean

Feb 27, 2024

Enjoyed a life well-lived WATERBURY – Eleanor (Briggs) Crean, age 96, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at Complete Care at Glendale Nursing Home. Eleanor was born on October 11th, 1927, in Waterbury CT, the daughter of the late William and Margaret (Monahan) Briggs. She was raised in Waterbury, where she graduated from Waterbury Catholic High...

Mr. Anthony Jude Ferrone

Mr. Anthony Jude Ferrone

Feb 25, 2024

Loving husband, father, and grandfather WATERBURY – It is with profound sorrow and broken hearts that the family of Anthony J. Ferrone, age 59, of Waterbury, announce his unexpected passing on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Waterbury Hospital. He was the husband of Joy (Robinofsky) Ferrone. Tony was born October 8th, 1964, in Holyoke MA, the son of the late...

Mr. Joseph Edward DiCorpo,  MMSc

Mr. Joseph Edward DiCorpo, MMSc

Feb 24, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our brother, uncle and friend Joseph Edward DiCorpo. Joe, a prominent medical practitioner and specialist in anesthesiology and international medical transport for more than forty-five years, died at his home in the Atlanta suburbs.  

 Born on July 15, 1951 to the late Joseph and Olga Mary (Santavenere) DiCorpo in...

Dorothy Webb

Dorothy Webb

Feb 24, 2024

Devoted mother, grandmother, and sister TERRYVILLE – Dorothy (Dottie) Muccino Webb, of Terryville, age 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 24, 2024, after a courageous battle with dementia. Dottie was born on October 19, 1946, in Waterbury, CT. She graduated from Wilby high School and went on to work for many years with special needs individuals at both Southbury...

Mr. Francisco Antonio Mattie

Mr. Francisco Antonio Mattie

Feb 24, 2024

WATERBURY - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Francisco Mattie, beloved son, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. Francisco was born on November 19, 1979, and tragically left us on February 24, 2024. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Francisco was a hard worker throughout his life, always determined to...

Ms. Maria Rangel

Ms. Maria Rangel

Feb 22, 2024

Devoted mother, grandmother, and sister WATERBURY – It is with profound sorrow and broken hearts that the family of Maria Rangel, age 58, of Waterbury, announce her unexpected passing on Thursday February 22, 2024 at Waterbury Hospital, Maria was born on September 29th, 1965, in the Bronx, NY, where she was raised prior to moving to Lebanon, PA, where she...

Mr. Ramon Garcia

Mr. Ramon Garcia

Feb 22, 2024

Beloved Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Uncle, and Grandfather Ramon Luis Garcia, age 64 of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on February 22nd 2024 at Saint Mary’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family after his 2-year battle with colon cancer. He was the devoted husband of Annette Garcia for 35 years. Ray was born on May 8th, 1959 in Ponce, Puerto Rico,...

Mr. Francisco Mercado

Mr. Francisco Mercado

Feb 20, 2024

In Loving Memory WATERBURY – Francisco Mercado, age 75, of Waterbury, passed away unexpectedly on February 20th, 2024, at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury. Francisco was born August 30th, 1948, in Lares, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Francisco Mercado and Isolina Gonzalez. Francisco worked as a machine operator in the manufacturing industry throughout the Waterbury area. Francisco enjoyed...

Mrs. Debra Matthews

Mrs. Debra Matthews

Feb 18, 2024

“God Got US!” WATERBURY – It is with great sadness and broken hearts that we the family of Debra (Debbie) Matthews age 68, of Waterbury, announce her unexpected passing at home on Sunday, February 18th, 2024. Debbie was born on July 23, 1955, in Ansonia CT., the daughter of the late Mary and Jack Smith of Ansonia. She was a...

Mrs. Rita Gravel

Mrs. Rita Gravel

Feb 18, 2024

A full life, lived well NAUGATUCK - Rita Gravel, age 93, of Naugatuck passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Complete Care at Glendale in Naugatuck where she resided for four years. She was the wife of the late Louis Gravel. Rita was born in Manchester, NH on November 1, 1930, daughter of the late Albert and Janet Chouinard....

Mrs. Janis Cronin

Mrs. Janis Cronin

Feb 17, 2024

Lifelong Waterbury resident and dedicated technician at Radiology Associates WATERBURY - Janis C. (Barrie) Cronin, age 70 of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at the VITAS Inpatient Unit of Saint Mary’s Hospital. She fought a courageous, yearlong battle with brain cancer. Janis was the wife of Joseph M. Cronin. Janis was born in Waterbury on Jan....

Mr. John Bridges

Mr. John Bridges

Feb 15, 2024

WATERBURY - John R. Bridges, age 67, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully, knowing that he was truly loved on Thursday, February 15th, 2024, at Waterbury Hospital after an extended illness. John was born January 14th, 1957, in Presque Isle, Maine, the son of the late John Jacob and Elizabeth (Haggerman) Bridges. John grew up in Bethlehem, CT, where he spent...

Mr. Malcolm "Joe" Ballou

Mr. Malcolm "Joe" Ballou

Feb 15, 2024

Proud of his faith, his family, and his heritage BETHLEHEM - Malcolm Joseph Ballou passed away peacefully on February 15, 2024, at the age of 97, after a long and eventful life well lived. He was the husband of the late Marguerite (Brennan) Ballou who passed away in 2017. Malcolm was born on March 4, 1926, in Waltham, MA, the...

Michael Sebastian

Michael Sebastian

Feb 15, 2024

Loving son, brother, and uncle WATERBURY – It is with profound sorrow and broken hearts that the family of Michael Wayne Sebastian, age 51, of Waterbury, announce his passing on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at his home surrounded by his beloved dogs. Michael was born May 2, 1972, in Waterbury CT, the son of the late Elaine Joy Dean and...