Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Waterbury and Oakville, CT area
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Mr. Richard Bouteiller
Feb 15, 2024
NAUGATUCK- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Richard “Dicky or Big Rich” Bouteiller Sr., age 79, of Naugatuck, announce his peaceful passing after extended health conditions on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Waterbury Hospital. He was the widower of his soul mate Barbara (Beeman) Bouteiller. Richard was born on February 15, 1945, in Waterbury,...
Mrs. Denise Marie Scarzella
Feb 10, 2024
Beloved daughter, wife, mother and grandmother WATERBURY - Denise M. Scarzella, age 68, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Saturday, February 10, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Denise was the devoted wife of Joseph A. Scarzella, Jr., who together shared 46 years of marriage. Denise was born on October 28, 1955 in Waterbury,...
Mrs. Gloriann Birmingham
Feb 10, 2024
Beloved Wife, Mother and Sister. CHESHIRE– Gloriann (Longo) Birmingham, age 68, of Cheshire, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love and comfort of her family on Saturday, February 10th, 2024, at The Cheshire House in Waterbury after an extended courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was the beloved wife of Fred Birmingham for 48 years. Gloriann was born on October...
Mr. Raymond J. Frageau, Jr.
Feb 10, 2024
Beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather WATERBURY – Raymond J Frageau Jr. age 76, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 10th, 2024, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family at the Vitas Innovative Care unit at Saint Mary’s Hospital after a five-year courageous battle with Parkinsons disease. He was the husband of Patricia (Boland) Frageau and the...
Mr. Kenneth J. Dubauskas
Feb 8, 2024
Devoted to his family, his friends and his faith OAKVILLE - It is with great sadness and broken hearts that we, the family of Kenneth Joseph Dubauskas, share that he passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at the blessed age of 93. He was the devoted husband of Angela Valente Dubauskas. Ken was born on September 30, 1930, the...
Mr. Thomas H. Hedman
Feb 6, 2024
Loving Husband, Brother and Uncle WATERBURY – Thomas H. Hedman, age 74, of Waterbury, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 6th, 2024, at Saint Mary’s Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Patricia (Denihan) Hedman. Tom was born April 28 th , 1949, in Waterbury, CT, the son of the late Edward and Ann (Dwyer) Hedman. He...
Mrs. Marguerite Shea
Feb 4, 2024
A life, well lived WATERBURY – Mrs. Marguerite (Atkinson) Shea, of Waterbury, age 103, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at the Vitas Inpatient Unit of Saint Mary’s Hospital. She was the widow of Dr. Lawerence Shea. Marguerite was born on March 21, 1920, in Waterbury, CT, daughter of the late Henry and Josephine (Dolan) Atkinson. She was...
Mrs. Gloria Iavasile
Feb 3, 2024
LOVING MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER, AND GREAT GRANDMOTHER OAKVILLE – Gloria Iavasile, age 91, of Oakville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 3rd, 2024, at Elim Park Heath Care Center in Cheshire after an extended illness. She was the widow of Anthony Iavasile. Gloria was born on July 4th, 1932, in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of the late Luigi and Maria (DiPaolo)...
Mrs. Martha Elizabeth Nilsson
Feb 2, 2024
SOUTHINGTON - Martha Elizabeth Nilsson, 77 years old, of Southington, Connecticut passed away peacefully on February 2nd, 2024 with her loving children by her side. Martha was born on September 30th, 1946 to parents Jacqueline and Neil Noonan in Lowell, Massachusetts. She was one of twelve children and maintained a close bond with all of her siblings throughout her life....
Mr. James Cunningham Jr.
Jan 30, 2024
WATERTOWN– Mr. James Patrick Cunningham Jr., age 63, of Watertown, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 surrounded by the love and care of his devoted family. James was born on October 30, 1960 in Waterbury, CT, the son of the late James P. Cunningham Sr., and Margaret Cocchiola Cunnigham. He was a...
Mr. Carlos Rafael Pagan, Jr.
Jan 30, 2024
BORN IN PONCE PUERTO RICO WATERBURY – Carlos Rafael Pagan Jr, age 63, of Waterbury, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 30th, 2024, at Saint Mary’s Hospital after a brief illness. Carlos was born November 17th, 1960, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, the son of Carlos Rafael Pagan Sr and Milagros Rivera. Left to honor his legacy and cherish his memory...