Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Waterbury and Oakville, CT area

Mr. Leonide Plourde

Mr. Leonide Plourde

Aug 26, 2023

US Marine Corp Veteran OAKVILLE – Leonide Plourde, age 84, of Oakville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home on August 26, 2023. He was the beloved husband of the late Margaret (Gransky) Plourde. Leonide was born on March 11, 1939 in Fort Kent, Maine, the son of the late Lionel and Leona...

Mr. Edward F. Shea

Mr. Edward F. Shea

Aug 26, 2023

WATERBURY – Edward F. Shea, age 73, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home with his devoted wife and family around him on Saturday, August 26, 2023. He was the loving husband of JoAnn (Mastrianni) Shea, his childhood sweetheart, best friend, and primary caregiver throughout his extended illness. Ed was born on July 18, 1950, in...

Ms. Angel Mendillo

Ms. Angel Mendillo

Aug 23, 2023

WATERBURY – Angel Mendillo, age 47, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love and comfort of her family on Wednesday, August 23rd,2023 at the Vitas Innovative Care Unit of Saint Mary’s Hospital after a brief illness. She was the loving daughter of Michael and Lory (Sherman) Mendillo Jr. Angel was born July 18, 1976, in Willimantic, CT. She...

Mrs. Concepcion Bergoderi

Mrs. Concepcion Bergoderi

Aug 23, 2023

Witty sense of humor, loved by all HARWINTON – Concepcion (Cordero Pietri) Bergoderi, age 80, of Harwinton formerly of Waterbury, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love and comfort of her family on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 in the comfort of her home. She was the loving wife of Luis Felipe Bergoderi for 60 devoted years. Concepcion was born December...

Mr. Frederick H Gillette

Mr. Frederick H Gillette

Aug 22, 2023

OAKVILLE – Frederick Gillette age 74 of Oakville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Waterbury Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Vivian Dale (Hutcherson) Gillette. Fred was born on September 4, 1948 in Waterbury, the son of the late Arthur and Christine (Butterfield) Gillette. He was educated in local schools and proudly...

Mr James T. Darling Sr

Mr James T. Darling Sr

Aug 22, 2023

“Proud of his Irish Heritage” SUN CITY CENTER FL - James T Darling Sr. age 87 formerly of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at the home he shared with his love, Patricia Parrington, after a brief battle with cancer. James was born on June 7, 1936, in Waterbury the son of the late James and Ann...

Mrs. Constance Valunas

Mrs. Constance Valunas

Aug 20, 2023

There are no services An obituary will be published as soon as it is approved by the family.

Mrs. Jada A. Thompson

Mrs. Jada A. Thompson

Aug 20, 2023

Loving Wife, Mother, and Grandmother WATERBURY – Jada A. Thompson, age 66, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love and comfort of her family on Monday, August 20th, at Waterbury Hospital after a brief illness. She was the loving wife of George Thompson. Jada was born January 3rd 1957 in Toledo, Ohio. the daughter of the late Armand...

Ms. Raywattie Sookram

Ms. Raywattie Sookram

Aug 19, 2023

A full obituary will be posted as soon as it becomes available.

Mr. Wilbur Wright

Mr. Wilbur Wright

Aug 18, 2023

Decorated U.S. Veteran and Devoted Family Man WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of our beloved, Wilbur “Pete” Wright, age 91, on August 17, 2023 at the Hospital of Central CT. He was the beloved husband of Gladys Johnson Wright for 68 wonderful years. Wilbur was born in Florence, SC the...

Mr. Thomas Visockis

Mr. Thomas Visockis

Aug 18, 2023

Beloved Brother and Friend WATERBURY – Thomas A. Visockis, age 71 of Waterbury, formerly of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 18, 2023 at Saint Mary’s Hospital after a brief but valiant battle with cancer. Tom was born May 1st 1952 in Waterbury, CT, the son of the late Algerd and Agatha (Bayarinas) Visockis. Tom spent many years as...

Mrs. Claudette Weis

Mrs. Claudette Weis

Aug 17, 2023

Loving Wife, Mother, and Grandmother PLYMOUTH – Claudette Weis, age 86, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love and comfort of her family on Thursday, August 17th, at the Vitas Innovative Care Unit at Saint Mary’s Hospital after a brief illness. She was the widow of Gerald G. Weis. Claudette was born August 4th, 1937, in Waterbury, CT,...

Mr. Gaetano "Guy" DiMichele

Mr. Gaetano "Guy" DiMichele

Aug 17, 2023

OAKVILLE – Gaetano (Guy, Don) T. DiMichele, age 93, of Oakville, passed away peacefully at his home on August 17, 2023. He was the beloved husband of the late Delores “Laurie” (DiNunzio) DiMichele, for over 63 years. Gaetano was born on July 7, 1930, in New Britain, CT, the son of the late Nicola DiMichele and Concetta “Jenny” Canale DiMichele....

Mr. Robert M. Thornton

Mr. Robert M. Thornton

Aug 16, 2023

Proud U.S. Army Veteran WOLCOTT – Mr. Robert M. Thornton, a very proud U.S. Veteran, passed away on Wednesday August 16, 2023 in the comfort of his home at the age of 60, after a courageous struggle with cancer. Robert was born on June 1, 1963 in Clinton MA the son of Andrew Trykowski and Chung Hi. He was raised...

Mr. Joseph J. Jasulavic Jr

Mr. Joseph J. Jasulavic Jr

Aug 15, 2023

WOLCOTT - Joseph J. Jasulavic, Jr, age 75 of Wolcott, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. He was the beloved husband of Barbara Lupia. Joseph was born December 13, 1947 in Waterbury, the son of the late Joseph J. Sr and Helen (Rodski)...

Mrs. Evelyn Korzynski

Mrs. Evelyn Korzynski

Aug 15, 2023

Loving Mother, Wife, and Grandmother PROSPECT - Evelyn Korzynski, age 82, of Prospect, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 in the comfort of her home surrounded by the love and comfort of her family, after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of Eugene P. Korzynski. Evelyn was born February 10, 1941, in New Castle, Canada, the...

Dorothy Messner West

Dorothy Messner West

Aug 14, 2023

Devoted to her family and her faith WOLCOTT – Dorothy (Messner) West, age 96 of Wolcott formerly of Naugatuck passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born on May 22, 1927 in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Otto M. and Dorothea J. (Nissen) Messner. She grew...

Mrs. Sylvia Grabowski

Mrs. Sylvia Grabowski

Aug 13, 2023

Beloved wife, mother and sister WATERBURY – Sylvia Grabowski, age 99, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, August 13,2023, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the widower of Thadeus Grabowski. Sylvia was born October 22nd 1923 in Springfield, MA, the daughter of the late Angelo and Lina (Pesente) Poli. Sylvia...

Mr. Kenneth B. Bernhard Jr

Mr. Kenneth B. Bernhard Jr

Aug 11, 2023

Gone too soon WOLCOTT - Mr. Kenneth B. Bernhard Jr, age 48 of New London, formerly of Wolcott, unexpectedly crossed into the gates of Heaven on Friday, August 11, 2023 at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Billie J. Shears. Kenneth was born on June 23, 1975 in Danbury, CT, the son of Kenneth B. Bernhard Sr...

Mr. Makhi Mazon

Mr. Makhi Mazon

Aug 8, 2023

WATERBURY–Makhi Mazon, age 17, of Waterbury, passed away unexpectedly at Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford on Tuesday, August 8th 2023. Makhi was born July 11th, 2006, in Waterbury, CT, the son of William Griffin and Annette Mazon. He was raised in Waterbury and was attending school at the Waterbury Enlightenment School. Makhi was an avid sports enthusiast but had a...