Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Waterbury and Oakville, CT area

Mr. Joseph Rodriguez

Mr. Joseph Rodriguez

Oct 3, 2026

WATERBURY — It is with broken hearts that the family of Mr. Joseph Rodriguez, age 35, of Waterbury, say farewell for now to our beloved, father, son, brother, and friend, following his tragic passing at Saint Mary’s Hospital on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026.

Joseph was born on March 1st, 1991, in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Frankling Rodriguez and Lucy...

Mr. Richard Blais

Mr. Richard Blais

Oct 3, 2026

WATERBURY - It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mr. Richard Blais, age 74, of Waterbury, say farewell for now to our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, following his peaceful passing on Oct. 3, 2026 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the beloved husband of Mrs. Linda...

Ms. Geraldine Avery-Jackson

Ms. Geraldine Avery-Jackson

Oct 2, 2026

Geraldine "Miss G" Avery-Jackson was born November 11, 1946, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, where she lived until she was 10years old. She then moved to Pampa, Texas, with her mother, where she remained until she was 40 years old. She relocated to Waterbury, Connecticut, and found a job opportunity working at Country Manor in Prospect, Connecticut, as a housekeeper, where...

Mr. Leonard Margolis

Mr. Leonard Margolis

Oct 2, 2026

SOUTHBURY — It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mr. Leonard Margolis, age 95, of Southbury, said farewell to their beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, following his peaceful passing at home surrounded by the love of his family. He was the devoted husband of Edith M. (Hubelbank) Margolis for 67 wonderful years.

Born on December 6,...

Mrs. Mary Lee Powell

Mrs. Mary Lee Powell

Sep 30, 2026

WATERBURY- It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mrs. Mary (Boone) Powell, age 91, say farewell for now to our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, who passed away at Waterbury Hospital on September 30, 2026, surrounded by the comfort and love of her family. She was the widow of Lester B. Powell.

Mary was born in Gates County,...

Mr. David Day Griffiths

Mr. David Day Griffiths

Sep 29, 2026

WATERBURY — It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mr. David Day Griffiths, age 68, say farewell for now, to our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, following his peaceful passing at Waterbury Hospital on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the beloved husband of Mrs. Theresa Marie (Wolfel) Griffiths...

Mrs. Pauline R. Bessette

Mrs. Pauline R. Bessette

Sep 24, 2026

WATERBURY- It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mrs. Pauline R. (Duplessis) Bessette, age 90, say farewell for now to our beloved mother, grandmother, great- grandmother and friend who passed away in the comfort of her own home on Thursday, September 24, 2026, surrounded by the love and care of her family. She was the widow of Joseph...

Mr. Robert Emmet Likley Jr.

Mr. Robert Emmet Likley Jr.

Sep 20, 2026

"A life well lived leaves a legacy of love."

WOLCOTT — It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mr. Robert E. “Bob” Likley Jr., age 93, say farewell for now, to our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, following his peaceful passing on Sunday, September 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the beloved widow...

Mr. Dean Troia

Mr. Dean Troia

Sep 19, 2026

SHELTON- It is with heavy hearts that the family of Dean Troia, age 72, of Shelton, says ciao for now to Dean Troia, a belovedhusband, caring father, brother and dear friend who passed away at the Lord Chamberlain Nursing Center on September 19, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Rosa (Velazquez) Troia.

Dean was born on January 5, 1954, in...

Mrs. Joan Pescetelli

Mrs. Joan Pescetelli

Sep 18, 2026

THOMASTON- It is with heavy hearts that the family of Joan (Pierce) Pescetelli, age 90, announce her passing on Friday, September 18, 2026, at Apple Rehab of Watertown, after a brief illness, where she was able to share a room with her lifelong friend, Arlene Welch. Joan passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of...

Mr. Emilio Cardona

Mr. Emilio Cardona

Sep 18, 2026

WATERBURY- It is with heavy hearts that the family of Emilio Cardona, age 61, says farewell for now, to our beloved husband, father, and brother, following his peaceful passing on Friday, September 18, 2026, at Saint Mary’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of Maribel Gonzalez for 41 years.

Emilio was born on September 18, 1965, in Waterbury, CT, to the...

Mr. Edmund "Eddie" Diaz-Edgehill

Mr. Edmund "Eddie" Diaz-Edgehill

Sep 14, 2026

WATERBURY — It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mr. Edmund “Eddie” Diaz-Edgehill, age 27, say farewell for now, to our beloved son, father, brother, boyfriend and friend, following his unexpected and tragic passing on Monday, September 14, 2026.

Eddie was born on June 18, 1999, in West Islip, New York, the beloved son of Ruben Edgehill and Christiana...

Mr. O'Neil "Neil" St-Onge

Mr. O'Neil "Neil" St-Onge

Sep 11, 2026

WATERTOWN- It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mr. O’Neil “Neil” St-Onge, age 89, say farewell for now, to our beloved father, grandfather, great- grandfather and brother, following his peaceful passing into eternal rest on Friday, September 11, 2026, at Apple Rehabilitation of Watertown, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. He was the husband of...

Ms. Ellen K. Barrett

Ms. Ellen K. Barrett

Sep 11, 2026

WATERBURY - It is with heavy hearts that the family of Ellen K. Barrett, age 54 of Waterbury, share the news of her peaceful passing at St. Mary's Hospital on September 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved daughter of Orphine "Chris" Barrett and the late Thomas F. Barrett.

Ellen was born May 11, 1972 in Waterbury...

Ms. Octavia "Nikki" Burrus

Ms. Octavia "Nikki" Burrus

Sep 10, 2026

ROXBURY- It is with heavy hearts that the family of Ms. Octavia Nicole “Nikki” Burrus, age 41, says farewell for now to our beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend who passed away at the Westchester Medical Center on Thursday, September 10, 2026, surrounded by the love and care of her family.

Octavia was born on May 2, 1985, in Waterbury, Connecticut,...

Mrs. Elizabeth Buczak Rinaldi

Mrs. Elizabeth Buczak Rinaldi

Sep 6, 2026

WATERBURY- It is with heavy hearts that the family of Elizabeth Buczak Rinaldi, age 100 of Waterbury, share news of her passing at her home on September 6, 2026. She was the beloved widow of Michael Buczak and Louis Rinaldi.

Elizabeth was born in Waterbury, CT in 1926. She attended Catholic High School and graduated with honors. After high school, she...

Mrs. Doris M. Karcher

Mrs. Doris M. Karcher

Sep 4, 2026

WATERTOWN — It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mrs. Doris Mary (Viel) Karcher, age 96, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Friday, September 4, 2026, at Southington Care Center with her family by her side. She was the beloved widow of Mr. Robert Karcher.

Doris was born on April 24, 1930, in Stockholm, Maine, the beloved...

Mr. John A. Colucci

Mr. John A. Colucci

Sep 4, 2026

WATERBURY — It is with broken hearts that the family of Mr. John A. Colucci, age 77 of Waterbury, shares the news of his peaceful passing on Friday, September 4, 2026 at Saint Mary’s Hospital surrounded by the love and prayers of his devoted family. In his own quiet way, he transitioned from this earthly life to his eternal home....

Ms. Carolyn R. Santos

Ms. Carolyn R. Santos

Sep 3, 2026

NAUGATUCK- It is with heavy hearts that the family of Ms. Carolyn R. Santos, age 85, say farewell for now to our beloved mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, sister, aunt and auntie, who passed peacefully at Saint Mary’s Hospital on Thursday, September 3, 2026, surrounded by the love and comfort of her beloved family.

Carolyn was born on August 8, 1941, in...

Ms. Mary M. Tanguay

Ms. Mary M. Tanguay

Sep 2, 2026

WATERBURY — It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mrs. Mary M. (Morrissey) Tanguay shares the news of her passing on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at Saint Mary’s Hospital surrounded by the blessed love of her family.

Mary was born on September 11, 1946, in Waterbury, the beloved daughter of the late Edward F. and Ann (DiDomizio) Morrissey. Mary...