Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Waterbury and Oakville, CT area

Mr. Dana Durant

Mr. Dana Durant

Dec 17, 2023

Devoted father and brother WOLCOTT - Dana Durant, age 60, of Wolcott, passed away of natural causes on December 17, 2023 in the comfort of his home. Dana was born on January 15, 1963, in Middletown to the late Leah (Lougee) Durant and Raymond O. Durant Sr. He was raised in Old Lyme, attended Old Lyme schools, and lived in...

Mr. Joel Jesus Cajigas

Mr. Joel Jesus Cajigas

Dec 17, 2023

All services for Joel will be held in Puerto Rico.

Mr. Jordan Isaiah Robinson

Mr. Jordan Isaiah Robinson

Dec 17, 2023

Outstanding Local Football Athlete WATERBURY – It is with great sadness that the family of Jordan Isaiah Robinson, age 22, of Waterbury, CT, announce his tragic and untimely passing on Sunday, December 17th, 2023. Jordan was born January 30 th , 2001, in New Rochelle, NY, the son of Jermaine Robinson Sr of Columbia, SC, and Stacey (Thompson) Robinson of...

Mr. Robert D. Laviana

Mr. Robert D. Laviana

Dec 17, 2023

Retired from Waterbury Police Department WATERBURY – Robert D. Laviana, age 84, of Waterbury, CT, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 17, 2023, after a long illness. He was the husband of Gui Ping (Dou) Laviana. Robert was born on December 12, 1939, in Waterbury, CT, the son of the late Lester and Florence (Hurley) Laviana. He served in the...

Mrs Sandra Shiflett

Mrs Sandra Shiflett

Dec 16, 2023

OAKVILLE - Sandra (Johnson) Shiflett, 90, of Oakville (formerly of Kent), passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 15, 2023 at the Complete Care at Middlebury. She was the wife of the late Randol E. Shiflett. Sandra was born in New Haven on October 12, 1933 to the late William and Kathryn (Peters) Johnson. She graduated from Hillhouse High School and...

Mr John E. Theriault

Mr John E. Theriault

Dec 16, 2023

Devoted to his family and his community WATERBURY– It is with great sadness and profound grief that we announce the unexpected passing of John E. Theriault of Waterbury on Saturday December 16, 2023, in the comfort of his home after a brief illness. He was the husband of Veronica (Murphy) Theriault. John was born in Waterbury on July 7, 1944,...

Cheryl Anthony

Cheryl Anthony

Dec 13, 2023

Loving, wife, mother, and grandmother WATERBURY – Cheryl J. Anthony, age 65, of Waterbury, CT, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 13th, 2023, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of William Anthony. Cheryl was born on February 23rd, 1958, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Roy and Genevieve (Raimo) Smith....

Ms. Judith Valuckas

Ms. Judith Valuckas

Dec 11, 2023

Loving Sister, Aunt and Friend WATERTOWN – Judith Rose Maria Valuckas, age 78, of Watertown, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by the love and comfort of her family on Monday, December 11th, 2023, after an extended illness. Judi was born June 7th, 1945, in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of the late Kostantos and Mary (Stanevich)...

Mr. Roger L. St. George

Mr. Roger L. St. George

Dec 11, 2023

Devoted to his family WATERBURY –Mr. Roger L. St. George, age 74, formerly of Waterbury, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, December 11, 2023 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Marilyn (House) St. George. Mr. St George was born on August 27, 1949 in Central Falls, RI the son of...

Mrs. Angela Cirelli

Mrs. Angela Cirelli

Dec 10, 2023

Devoted to her family OAKVILLE – Angela Cirelli, age 88, of Oakville passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at the Vitas Inpatient Unit of St Mary’s Hospital after living a long and full life. Her final moments were spent in the company of her loving family and friends. She was the widow of Gigino Cirelli. Angela was born...

Mr. Andrew J. Costa

Mr. Andrew J. Costa

Dec 9, 2023

WATERBURY — In loving memory of Andrew J. Costa, age 39, of Waterbury, who unexpectedly passed away on Dec. 9, 2023. Born in Waterbury on Jan. 4, 1984, Andrew dedicated many years to his work at Maaco and, more recently, found joy in the construction industry. His vibrant spirit shone through his favorite activities such as cooking, fishing, hiking, and...

Mrs. Elizabeth M. Obrien

Mrs. Elizabeth M. Obrien

Dec 9, 2023

Devoted to her family WATERBURY – Mrs. Elizabeth M. OBrien, age 89, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at the Abbott Terrace Nursing Home, after an extended illness. She was the widow of Eugene OBrien. Mrs. OBrien was born in Waterbury on February 19, 1934, the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth “Ethel” (Dillon) Lackey....

Mr. Robert M Fox

Mr. Robert M Fox

Dec 9, 2023

Devoted to his family and his faith SOUTHBURY – Robert M. Fox, age 79 of Southbury, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home with his devoted wife and caregiver by his side on Saturday, December 9, 2023. He was the husband of Kathleen (O’Toole) Fox. Bob was born September 9, 1944 in Bridgeport, CT, the son of the...

Mr. Gene E. Blair

Mr. Gene E. Blair

Dec 9, 2023

Mr. Gene Edward Blair (78) of Waterbury, CT. died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 9, 2023. He was the husband of the late Ethel J. (Clinton) Blair. Mr. Blair was born on June 3, 1945, in Wrightsville, GA. He was the son of the late Fred and Clydie (Davis) Blair. He attended Mount Olive A.M.E Zion Church in Waterbury, CT. Mr....

Matthew LeClair

Matthew LeClair

Dec 7, 2023

“Devoted son, husband and dad” MIDDLETOWN - Matthew Joseph LeClair, 30, of Middletown passed away in a tragic motor-vehicle accident on December 7, 2023.  He was the devoted husband of Jessica (Barnet) LeClair. Matthew was born in Waterbury, CT on February 23, 1993 to Irene (Saam) and Joseph LeClair. He attended area schools and graduated 4th in his class from...

Mr. Christopher Williams

Mr. Christopher Williams

Dec 5, 2023

Devoted, Son, Husband and Father WOLCOTT - Christopher Williams, age 38, of Wolcott passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Saint Mary’s Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Jaime (Davis) Williams. Christopher was born on August 10, 1985 in Waterbury, the son of Rosemary (Cantamessa) Williams and the late Walter Williams. He was educated in local schools...

Mrs. Cheryl Samaha

Mrs. Cheryl Samaha

Dec 4, 2023

Devoted wife and mother PROSPECT - Cheryl Scopino Samaha passed away on December 4, 2023, surrounded by her loving family after a valiant fight against angiosarcoma this past year. She was 68 years old. Cheryl grew up in Waterbury, Connecticut and it’s there that she met her soulmate and husband of 37 years, Douglas Samaha. It was love at first...

Mr. Heriberto Batista

Mr. Heriberto Batista

Dec 4, 2023

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Mrs. Yolanda Mary Zarrella

Mrs. Yolanda Mary Zarrella

Dec 3, 2023

Devoted wife, mother and grandmother BETHLEHEM – Yolanda Mary (Petto) Zarrella age 95 passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the family she loved and cared for her entire life, on Sunday December 3, 2023. She was the devoted wife of Salvatore Zarrella. Mrs. Zarrella was born on May 17, 1928 in Waterbury CT the daughter...

Mr. David G. Tucker Sr.

Mr. David G. Tucker Sr.

Dec 2, 2023

SOUTHBURY – David G. Tucker Sr, age 83 of Southbury, formerly of Wolcott, passed away peacefully at his home after an extended illness on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023. He was the widower of Eleanor (Muccino) Tucker. David was born July 13th, 1940, in Danbury, CT, the son of the late Howard Tucker Sr and Elsie (Clark) Tucker. He was a...