Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Waterbury and Oakville, CT area
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
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
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...
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.
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...
Mrs. Kimberly Mailhot
Dec 1, 2023
Devoted Mom, Sister, and Grandmother WOLCOTT – Kimberly Mailhot, age 64, of Wolcott, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 1, 2023. She was the widow of Michael Mailhot. Kim was born on June 29, 1959, in Waterbury, the daughter of Suzanne (Bunnell) Matthews of Middlebury and the late Robert Daunis. She was a graduate of Wilby High School and was...
Mr. James Jason Winkler
Nov 30, 2023
James Jason Winkler, 43, passed away on November 30th, 2023, in Wesley Chapel, FL. James’ family is devastated and shocked by this sudden passing, James had just moved to Florida and was looking forward to getting married in April to his Fiancé Didamia Santiago, his first born daughter Jacquelyn’s wedding in August,his youngest child Brandon graduating from high school in...
Nicolas Armand Burgio
Nov 28, 2023
“An unbearable loss” WOLCOTT– It is with profound sadness and unbearable grief that the parents of Nicolas Armand Burgio, age 9, announce his passing after a 6-year courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, in the comfort of his home surrounded by the love of his family. Nicolas was born on July 26, 2014, in Bristol, CT, the...
Mr. Ryan O. Mullen
Nov 27, 2023
“ Devoted to his family” BRISTOL – Ryan O. Mullen Sr., age 43, of Bristol, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 27, 2023, at Bristol Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Elba Tirhado Mullen. Ryan was born on August 27, 1980, in Waterbury, the son of Jeffrey E. Graham and Vickie Mullen-Gillyard both of Waterbury. He was educated in...
Mr. Trevor Lloyd Buckle
Nov 26, 2023
WATERBURY– Trevor L. Buckle, age 81, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 26, 2023, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by the love of his family after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Pauline (Miller) Buckle Trevor was born September 11, 1942, in Trelawny, Jamaica, the son of the late Pearl Walker and Llewlyn...
Mrs. Shirley A. Violante
Nov 23, 2023
WATERBURY– Shirley A. (Joy) Violante, age 92, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at Waterbury Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, with her loving family by her side after an 8-year battle with dementia. She was the widow of James Violante. Shirley was born August 22, 1931, in Waterbury, the daughter of Charles and Genevieve (Kane) Joy. She was a...
Ms Justine A. Tomasiewicz
Nov 22, 2023
“Proud Mother of two great men” SOUTHINGTON – Justine A Tomasiewicz, age 72 passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on November 22, 2023. Justine was born on April 5, 1951 in Waterbury, the daughter of the late John J. and Patricia Ann (Roberts) Tomasiewicz. She graduated from St Francis Xavier Grammer School and Sacred Heart High School...
Atty Peter Nelson Upton
Nov 21, 2023
Hartford- Peter Nelson Upton, 79, passed away surrounded by Love, on November 21 st , 2023. Peter was born on November 7th, 1944, in Buffalo New York, the son of the late Nelson Upton and Moira Simboli. He graduated from Princeton University in 1966, whereafter he enlisted in the Navy before serving in Vietnam. A decorated Navy Special Forces Officer,...
Ms. Chera Simpson
Nov 20, 2023
“Renown Local Hero” WATERBURY - On Monday evening, November 20, 2023, at 8:40 p.m., Waterbury lost one of its local heroes. A hero is defined as, “a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements or noble qualities” Chera Simpson was without a doubt a “hero”. She passed away at the Vitas Inpatient Unit of St Mary’s Hospital,...
Mr. George Norman
Nov 15, 2023
Devoted to his family WATERTOWN– George B. Norman, age 89 of Watertown passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family in the comfort of the home he loved on Wednesday November 15, 2023. He was the devoted husband of Patricia (Lockhart) Norman George was born in Waterbury on December 29, 1933 in Waterbury the son of the late...
Mr. Ronald Baker
Nov 14, 2023
WATERTOWN – Ronald Baker, age 73, of Watertown passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at St Mary’s Hospital. Ron was born on December 7, 1949 in Waterbury the son of the late Robert and Sarah (DeVito) Baker. He graduated from Naugatuck High School and was a member of the Army National Guard prior to finding his true passion...
Mr. Wayne Laraway
Nov 13, 2023
WATERBURY–Wayne Florian Laraway, age 77, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away unexpectedly on November, 13, 2023 at Waterbury Hospital in the loving presence of his wife and daughter. Wayne was born on December 16, 1945, in Waterbury, Connecticut to the late Kenneth Marshall and Ruth Florian Laraway. Upon graduation from Wilby High School, he enlisted in the United States...
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