Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Waterbury and Oakville, CT area
Mrs. Mary Ellen Eterginio
Aug 3, 2025
WATERBURY - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Ellen (Giannelli) Eterginio, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who departed on August 3, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 78 years old.
Born in Waterbury, CT., on February 21, 1947, Mary was the daughter of the late Nicoletta Scopino and Andrew Giannelli....
Mr. Sewsankar Gurdat
Aug 2, 2025
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Sewsankar Gurdat, age 79, of Waterbury, share the news of his passing on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at Saint Mary’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Latchmin Gurdat.
Sewsankar was born in Guyana, on June 26, 1946, the son of the late Mr....
Mrs. Diane Affhauser
Aug 2, 2025
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Mrs. Diane (Wachtel) Affhauser, age 58, of Waterbury, share the news of her unexpected passing on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Waterbury Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Earl Raymond Affhauser.
Diane was born on May 24, 1967, in South Fork, North Dakota, the beloved daughter of...
Mr. Claston "Bob" Patterson
Aug 1, 2025
WATERTOWN- It is with deep sorrow that the family of Claston "Bob" Patterson, age 69, of Watertown, share the news of his peaceful passing on Friday, August 1, 2025.
Claston was born on April 23, 1956 in Manhattan, NY, and he was known for his strong sense of self, love of humor, and his strong work ethic. Claston brought joy to...
Mrs. Novlette R. Lyle
Jul 31, 2025
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Mrs. Novlette R. (James) Lyle, age 69, of Waterbury, share the news of her peaceful passing on Thursday, July 31, 2025, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Linton G. Lyle.
Novlette was born in Beecher Town, Jamaica on...
Mr. Robert de Giverny
Jul 29, 2025
Robert E. de Giverny, born in Bennecourt, France, on April 26, 1944, passed away unexpectedly on July 29, 2025 in Lauderdale by the Sea, Florida, where he resided. He is survived by his 98 year old mother Nicole de Giverny, his husband Tony Gonzalez, and his cousins Yann Giverny, Anik de Giverny (husband John and daughter Lea Claflin), Marc de...
Mrs. Lorraine A. Shaw
Jul 29, 2025
WATERBURY – Lorraine Anne (Grenier) Shaw, age 77, passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital, Tuesday July 29, 2025 surrounded by the love of her devoted family.
Lorraine was born on June 2, 1948 in Waterbury, Connecticut to the late Raymond E. and Germaine (Berthiaume) Grenier. She received her primary education from St. Anne’s School and later graduated from Waterbury Catholic...
Mr. Robert M. Blue Sr.
Jul 26, 2025
Obituary
Bishop Robert M. Blue, Sr., Chief Prelate
Blue Dove Ministries Fellowship
“Blessed are they that Mourn: for they shall be comforted” Matthew 5:4
Bishop Robert M. Blue, Sr., 68, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Jamelle F. (Pace) Blue.
Robert Monroe Blue, Sr was born in...
Mrs. Mukerem Abaz
Jul 26, 2025
WEST HARTFORD- It is with profound sorrow that the family of Mukerem (Nuredin) Abaz, share the news of her peaceful passing at home on July 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 83. She was the widow of Sefki Abaz
Mukerem was born on August 07, 1941 in Bitola, Macedonia to the late Buleman and Edis (Hasan)...
Mr. Robert MacDonald
Jul 25, 2025
BRISTOL - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Robert J. MacDonald, age 85, of Bristol, share the news of his unexpected passing on Friday, July 25th, 2025, at Bristol Hospital surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. He was the loving husband of Maureen (Coyle) MacDonald.
Robert was born in Brookline, MA, on...
Mr. Robert A. Batters
Jul 23, 2025
WATERBURY – It is with profound sadness that the family and friends of Robert “Bob” Batters, age 90 of Waterbury, share the news of his peaceful passing at the Beacon Brook Nursing Home in Naugatuck after an extended illness. He was the husband of the late Ellen Batters.
Bob was born on October 11, 1935, in Waterbury, the son of the...
Ms. Esther Fasano
Jul 21, 2025
WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Esther Irene (Smith) Fasano, age 92, of Waterbury, share the news of her peaceful passing on Monday, July 21th, 2025, in the comfort of her home
Esther was born in Portland, ME, on December 8, 1932, to the late Clayton and Lizzie (Harmon) Smith. She worked as...
Mrs. Aldora Figueredo Macary
Jul 20, 2025
LITCHFIELD — Aldora Figueredo Macary age 94, formerly of Cape Coral FL & Prospect, CT, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, at Regional Hospice, Danbury, CT.
Born on December 14, 1930, to Anthony & Zulmira Figueiredo, Aldora was a lifelong confidant, an accomplished businesswoman, wife, mother, aunt, cousin, grandma & great-grandma. Aldora grew up in Prospect, CT. Her academic journey...
Mr. Robert Ercoli
Jul 20, 2025
WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Robert Ercoli, age 78, of Waterbury, share the news of his peaceful passing on Sunday, July 20th, 2025, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family after an extended illness. He was the loving and loyal husband to Lori (Donovan) Ercoli, his partner in...
Attorney Francis J. Grady
Jul 20, 2025
MIDDLEBURY - It is with profound sadness that the family of Attorney Francis J. Grady, of Middlebury, Connecticut, share the news of his passing on Sunday, July 20, 2025, following 80 years of a life full of service and accomplishments.
Born in the Cracker Hill section of Waterbury to John and Mary Anne (McGowan) Grady,Fran was educated at Saint Margaret Grammar School,...
Ms. Sonia B. Blackwood
Jul 19, 2025
WATERBURY- With love and cherished memories, the family of Sonia Beverley Blackwood announces her peaceful passing on July 19, 2025, at the age of 72 in Waterbury, Connecticut.
Born in Stettin, Trelawny, Jamaica, Sonia was the beloved daughter of Melhada Price and Hopeton Martin. Affectionately known as “Mother B” and “Mum,” she was the life of every gathering—celebrated for her infectious...
Mrs. Mary E. Shea
Jul 18, 2025
WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Mary E. Shea, age 83, of Waterbury, share the news of her peaceful passing on Friday, July 18, 2025, at the Vitas Unit of Saint Mary Hospital after a brief illness. She was the devoted wife of John P. "Jack" Shea.
Mary was born October 25, 1941...
Mrs. Maria De Lourdes Collado-Martinez
Jul 16, 2025
WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of María De Lourdes Collado-Martínez, age 76, beloved wife, mother, and abuela, share the news that she passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025, in the comfort of her home in Waterbury, Connecticut.
María was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, on January 19, 1949, the daughter of the late...
Mr. Josephus "Joe" B. Ballenger Jr.
Jul 14, 2025
NAUGATUCK- Josephus “Joe” B. Ballenger, Jr., age 81, of Naugatuck, CT, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 14, 2025. He was born on February 2, 1944, in Middlesboro, KY, to the late Mattie Sue Ballenger (née Coleman).
Joe loved deeply and lived his life out loud. His journey through life was surrounded by the people who mattered most—family and...
Ms. Margarita Castelano Pinto Soliz
Jul 13, 2025
WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Ms. Margarita Castelano Pinto Soliz, age 69, of Waterbury, share the news of her passing on Tuesday, July 16, 2025 at Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford surrounded by her loving family.
Margarita was born in Waterbury on January 16, 1956, the daughter of the late Angel Pinto...
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