Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Waterbury and Oakville, CT area

Mrs. Marcia Christopher

Mrs. Marcia Christopher

May 21, 2025

OAKVILLE - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Marcia (Barbieri) Christopher, age 83, of Oakville, share the news of her peaceful passing on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Martin J. Christopher Jr.

Marcia was born in Waterbury, Connecticut on June...

Mr. Daniel Grecco Jr.

Mr. Daniel Grecco Jr.

May 21, 2025

THOMASTON– It is with profound sadness that the family of Daniel Patrick Grecco Jr., age 16, of Thomaston share the news of his peaceful passing surrounded by his loving family after a lifelong battle with Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Yale New Haven Hospital.

Daniel was born on January 19, 2009 in Waterbury, CT the beloved son of...

Mrs. Mildred Minervini

Mrs. Mildred Minervini

May 19, 2025

WOLCOTT- The family of Mildred (Kalweit) Minervini, age 101, of Wolcott, share news of her peaceful passing on Monday, May 19, 2025 at the Summit of Plantsville surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow Joseph Minervini to whom she was married to for 62 years.

Mildred was born on October 7, 1923, in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of the...

Mrs. Noris Quintana

Mrs. Noris Quintana

May 19, 2025

WATERBURY - Mrs. Noris H. (Lisboa) Quintana, 76 of Waterbury, CT passed away at in the comfort of her home surrounded by her adoring family on 5/19/2025 after a brief illness.

Noris, born 8/6/1948 in Quebradillas, Puerto Rico daughter of the late Marciano Lisboa & Carmen Cabrera, attended Puerto Rico schools until meeting the love of her life. Noris's profound love...

Mr. Jose Pereira

Mr. Jose Pereira

May 18, 2025

WATERBURY – It is with profound sadness that the family of Jose Pereira, age 74 of Waterbury share the news of his peaceful passing surrounded by the love of his family on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Waterbury Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Lucia (Sousa) Pereira.

Jose was born on June 11, 1950 in Bragado Portugal the son of...

Ms. Ruth Baichan

Ms. Ruth Baichan

May 18, 2025

Ms. Ruth “Golin” Baichan, 79, of Waterbury, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was the widow of Mr. Totaram Nankoo. 

Ruth was born in Guyana in 1946, and left Guyana in 1974 when she moved to Suriname, where she began working as a talented seamstress, lovingly making clothes a craft that reflected her...

Mrs. Betty Wilkins

Mrs. Betty Wilkins

May 18, 2025

Betty Jean Wilkins age 68 passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones in Waterbury CT after a courageous battle with Cancer.

Betty was born November 13th, 1956 in Darlington, South Carolina to Lizzie Mae Absent and Willie "Suge" Stevenson. Betty was educated in the South Carolina Public school system before relocating to Connecticut with her family where...

Mr. Michael Grosso

Mr. Michael Grosso

May 17, 2025

THOMASTON - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Michael Joseph Grosso Jr., age 55, share the news of his tragic passing due to injuries sustained in an accident on Saturday, May 17, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Heather (Strobel) Grosso, whom he had been married to for 28 wonderful years.

Michael was born...

Ms. Rosalia Duran

Ms. Rosalia Duran

May 17, 2025

All services will be held privately at the convenience of the family

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness that the family of Rosalia Duran, age 77, of Waterbury, share the news of her peaceful passing on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in the comfort of her home surrounded by the love and comfort of her family..

Rosalia was born on February 3, 1948...

Mr. Dennis G. Bernard

Mr. Dennis G. Bernard

May 17, 2025

Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great- Grandfather

WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness that the family of Dennis G. Bernard, age 80, of Waterbury, share the news of his passing on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Saint Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Marilyn F. (Gilbert) Bernard.

Dennis was born in Rumford, Maine on...

Michael A. Connelly

Michael A. Connelly

May 15, 2025

WATERBURY - Michael A. Connelly passed away unexpectedly on May 15, 2025 at the Morristown Medical Center, Morristown NJ. 

All services for Mr Connelly were held privately at his family's convenience.

Ms. Laura Gorman

Ms. Laura Gorman

May 15, 2025

It is with profound sadness that the family of Laura Gorman, age 67, share news of her peaceful passing on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Vitas Inpatient Unit of St Mary’s Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Laura was born on June 9, 1957 in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Patrick J. and Ruth (Reed) Gorman. She was the third of...

Ms. Kelley A. Kingman

Ms. Kelley A. Kingman

May 13, 2025

NAUGATUCK - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Kelley Anne Kingman, age 64, of Naugatuck, share the news of her peaceful passing on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Saint Mary’s Hospital.

Kelley was born on December 20, 1960 in Danbury, Connecticut, the daughter of the late Paul S. Kingman Sr., and Jeanette G. (Gil)) Kingman....

Mr. Charles C. McGee Jr.

Mr. Charles C. McGee Jr.

May 9, 2025

Devoted to his family

WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of our beloved father, Charles Curtis McGee Jr., age 71, on Friday, May 9, 2025, in the peace and comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family. He passed in the care of his lifelong partner, Janet Esposito.

Charles was born on...

Ms. Brenda McDonald

Ms. Brenda McDonald

May 9, 2025

Devoted to her family

WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we share news of the passing of our beloved sister and aunt, Brenda McDonald age 63, on Friday, May 9, 2025 at the Vitas Inpatient Unit of St Marys Hospital after an extended but valiant battle with cancer.

Brenda was born on January 30, 1962 in Waterbury,...

Ms. Dorothy A. Cronin

Ms. Dorothy A. Cronin

May 8, 2025

Devoted to her faith and family

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness that the family of Dorothy A. Cronin, age 81, share the news of her passing on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Saint Mary’s Hospital after a long and brave battle.

Dorothy was born on November 22, 1943 in Waterbury, the daughter of the late William G. Cronin and Dorothy A....

Mr. Francis "Frank" P. Alcorace

Mr. Francis "Frank" P. Alcorace

May 7, 2025

Devoted to his family

NAUGATUCK - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we share news of the passing of our beloved husband, father and Pop-Pop Francis P. Alcorace Jr. on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital following a brief illness. He was the devoted husband of Carol Byer-Alcorace.

Frank was born January 23, 1945 in Waterbury, the...

Mrs. Mary Ellen Pierce

Mrs. Mary Ellen Pierce

May 5, 2025

Devoted Mother, Grandmother “Nana” and Great- Grandmother

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness that the family of Mary Ellen (Gilhespy) Pierce, age 88, share the news of her peaceful passing on Monday, May 5, 2025 at the Village at East Farms in Waterbury, surrounded by the love and comfort of her loving family. She was the widow of the late John...

Mrs. Marguerite Spielman

Mrs. Marguerite Spielman

Apr 30, 2025

COLORADO SPRINGS - Marguerite Julienne (O’Brien) Spielman of Colorado Springs, Colo., died peacefully at home in her sleep on April 30, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, William “Bill” Albert Spielman, formerly of Waterbury.

Marguerite was born at home, on June 21, 1933 in Southbridge MA, the daughter of the late Camille and Viola (Goguen)...

Mr. Arthur "Bill" Whiteway Jr.

Mr. Arthur "Bill" Whiteway Jr.

Apr 30, 2025

Lived a life defined by courage, devotion, and deep love for his family and country.

OAKVILLE - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Arthur “Bill” W. Whiteway Jr., age 76, share the news of his passing at the West Haven Veterans Hospital on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Tina (Lyons)...