Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Waterbury and Oakville, CT area
Mr John J. Rutka Jr
Oct 6, 2023
All services for Mr Rutka will be held at the convenience of his family Those wishing to make donations in his memory may do so to: Whiskers Pet Rescue at www.whiskerspetrescue.org
Mr. Francis J. Thibault
Oct 4, 2023
“Devoted to his family” KINGSLAND GA - Francis J. Thibault age 71 of Kingsland, GA, formerly of Waterbury, passed away peacefully at the St. Mary’s Senior Care Center on Wednesday, October 4 th , 2023, surrounded by the love and comfort of family after an extended illness. He was the widower of the late, Sandra L. (Brown) Thibault. Francis was...
Mrs. Velia Antico
Oct 3, 2023
OAKVILLE – Velia (Nesta) Antico. Age 99 of Oakville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 3, 2023, at the Curtis Home in Meriden after an extended illness. Funeral services for Mrs. Antico will be private and held at the convenience of her family. She will be laid to final rest next to her husband, Angelo who predeceased her in Mt...
Ms. Evelyn Marie Lush
Oct 2, 2023
WATERBURY – Evelyn Marie (Pinnette) Lush, age 73, of Waterbury, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, October 2, 2023. Evelyn was born on January 12, 1950, in Torrington, CT, the daughter of the late Lawrence Pinnette and Elvira Giannini. She was educated in local schools and was a graduate of Crosby High School. Evelyn worked for The Hartford...
Mr. Steve Henry Montreuil
Sep 30, 2023
WATERBURY – Steve Henry Montreuil, age 54, of Waterbury, Connecticut, passed away on September 30, 2023, surrounded by the love and comfort of family and friends. He was the loving husband to Linda (Farkash) Montreuil. Steve was born to Raymond and Joyce (Vincent) Montreuil, on January 16, 1969, in Waterbury, Connecticut. Steve held many titles in his life, from roofer...
Mr. Andrew Gorman
Sep 28, 2023
Beloved Husband and Brother WATERBURY– Andrew James Gorman age 63, of Waterbury, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 28th, 2023. He was the husband of Philomena Gorman. Andrew was born on January 19th, 1960, in Waterbury, CT, the son of the late Patrick and Ruth Gorman. Andrew was a lifelong resident of Waterbury and served as an officer on the...
Mr. Mark Donohue
Sep 27, 2023
“Devoted to his family” WATERBURY - Mark Donohue age 59. It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Mark T. Donohue. His sudden departure has left a void in our hearts that can never be filled. Mark was born on February 2, 1964 in Bronx NY the son of the late Martin and Maryanne (Masica) Donohue....
Ms. Jacqueline Edwards
Sep 27, 2023
WATERBURY - Jacqueline C. Edwards, age 45, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love and comfort of her family on Wednesday September 27, 2023, at St. Francis Hospital after a courageous health battle. Jacqueline was born May 4, 1978, in May Pen, Jamaica, the daughter of Ronald Edwards and the late Delores Grandison. She was a graduate of...
Mr. Michael M. Hopkins
Sep 26, 2023
Proud U.S. Air Force Veteran MIDDLEBURY - Michael M. Hopkins, age 76, most recently of Middlebury, died peacefully, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family on Tuesday September 26, 2023 in the Vitas Unit of St. Mary’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Marie Hopkins, who passed away earlier this year, as well as a devoted father,...
Mrs. Marilu Vargas
Sep 22, 2023
WATERBURY – Marilu (Vega) Vargas, age 60, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2023, at Complete Care of Meriden after a battle with dementia. She was the devoted wife of Mr. Edgardo Luis Vargas of 35 years. Marilu was born on August 20, 1963, in Penuelas, Puerto Rico, the daughter of Juan Vega and Maria Esther Cruz. Marilu...
Mrs. Teressa Ann Jackson
Sep 22, 2023
WATERBURY – Teressa Ann Jackson, age 62, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2023, at the Vitas unit of Saint Mary’s Hospital. She was the devoted wife of the late Mr. Derek Jackson. Teressa will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, niece, cousin, and special friend. She was an Elder in the church and...
Mrs. Karen Quinones-Luciano
Sep 22, 2023
WATERBURY – Karen Quinones-Luciano, age 43, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 22, 2023, at the Vitas Unit of Saint Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by the love and comfort of her friends and family after a long but courageous battle with cancer. She was the wife of Jose Luciano. Karen was born on April 25 th 1980 in Aguadilla,...
Mrs Wanda I. Perez
Sep 21, 2023
Dedicated to her family and her community NEW HAVEN – Wanda I. Perez age 57, of New Haven, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love and comfort of her family on Thursday September 21, 2023 at St Francis Hospital in Hartford after an extended illness. She was the devoted wife of Alex Acosta. Wanda was born on June 25, 1966...
Mr. E. William "Bill" Schweikher
Sep 21, 2023
Devoted to his family WOLCOTT – E. William “Bill” Schweikher age 79 of Wolcott passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 21, 2023, in the comfort of his home after an extended illness surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. He was the devoted husband of Janette (Sherwood) Schweikher. Bill was born on April 16, 1944 in Clevland, OH...
Edward F. Murphy
Sep 19, 2023
Dedicated to his faith, family and country WATERBURY - Edward Francis Murphy Sr., age 77, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully at Cheshire House Health Care Facility, on September 19, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Marie Veillette Murphy for 40 wonderful years. Edward was born on August 18, 1946, in Waterbury CT, the son of the late Edward and...
Mrs. Jeannette Hamel
Sep 19, 2023
“Beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Aunt” WATERBURY - Jeannette Hamel, age 98, of Litchfield, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, after a brief illness. She was the widow of Raymond J Frageau Sr. and Leo J. Hamel. Jeannette was born March 11, 1925, in Waterbury, CT the daughter of the late Emile and Lena (Hebert) Brodeur....
Mr. Mario De Jesus Franco
Sep 18, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the departure of Mario Franco on the evening of September,18,2023, to the arms of our heavenly father. Mario De Jesús Franco, beloved father, husband grandfather and son born in the Dominican Republic and raised in the Lower East Side Manhattan New York, Mario was known for his loving and kind heart...
Mr. Eddie Wilmer Castro
Sep 18, 2023
WATERBURY – Eddie Wilmer Castro, age 58, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2023, at his home. Eddie was born on February 17, 1965, Yauco, Puerto Rico the son of the late Emiliano Castro and Carmen Camacho. Eddie had a difficult start in life with his brothers but he loved swimming in competitions in Guánica, P.R. from port-to-port,...