Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Waterbury and Oakville, CT area

Mrs. Charlotte Taylor

Mrs. Charlotte Taylor

Mar 12, 2025

Devoted Mom, Grandmother and sister

OAKVILLE - Charlotte Taylor, age 78 of Oakville, formerly of Waterbury, passed away on March 12, 2025 surrounded by her loving and caring family. She was the widow of John J. “Jack” Taylor.

Charlotte was born on May 26, 1946, the daughter of the late Joseph and Marguerite (Beaudry) Ostuno of Cheshire. She graduated from Cheshire High...

Mrs. Catherine Bonacassio

Mrs. Catherine Bonacassio

Mar 12, 2025

Beloved Mother and Nonnie

WOLCOTT - It is with profound sorrow that the family of Catherine Bonacassio, a cherished mother and Nonnie share the news that she left this world on March 12, 2025, at the age of 83. She was the widow of Frank Bonacassio

Catherine was born in Waterbury, Connecticut, on March 26, 1941, the daughter of the late Anthony...

Ms. Anna Serrano

Ms. Anna Serrano

Mar 11, 2025

WATERBURY – With profound sadness, the family of Anna Serrano, age 70, announces her peaceful passing at home on Tuesday, March 11, 2025,surrounded by the love of her family.

Anna was born on December 8, 1954, in Philadelphia, PA, and spent her early years in Puerto Rico, where she married and started her family. Eventually, she moved to Connecticut, where she...

Mr. John L.Trent Jr.

Mr. John L.Trent Jr.

Mar 11, 2025

NAUGATUCK – It is with profound sadness that the family of John L. Trent Jr., age 79, of Naugatuck share the news of his peaceful passing on March 11, 2025 at Beacon Brook Center for Health & Rehabilitation surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. He was the widower of Dorothy (Hodges) Trent.

John was born on June 13,...

Mr. Edmond J. Collins

Mr. Edmond J. Collins

Mar 11, 2025

WOLCOTT - It is with profound sadness that the family of Edmond “Ned” J. Collins, age 84, of Wolcott, shares the news of his peaceful passing on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Lorraine (Byrnes) Collins.

Ned was born in Norwich on August 13, 1940, to...

Mr. Lee A. Walter

Mr. Lee A. Walter

Mar 10, 2025

Loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather

WATERBURY- It is with broken hearts that the family of Lee Alan Walter, age 73, of Waterbury,share the news of his peaceful passing on Monday, March 10th , 2025 at the Vitas Inpatient Unit of St Mary’s Hospital surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. He was the beloved husband of Joan(Clark) Walter.

Lee was...

Mrs. Lourdes Guerrero Feliz

Mrs. Lourdes Guerrero Feliz

Mar 10, 2025

WATERBURY – It is with profound sadness that the family of Lourdes Plinia Guerrero Feliz, age 84, of Waterbury share the news of her peaceful passing on March 10, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. She was the widow of Rafael Evangelista Ovalles.

Lourdes was born on December 12, 1940, in Santo Domingo,...

Mr. William Akra

Mr. William Akra

Mar 7, 2025

WATERBURY – It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of William Akra Jr., age 56, of Waterbury, share the news of his passing on Friday, March 7th , 2025, at Saint Mary’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

William was born in Miami, Florida on September 14th, 1968, the son of Barbara J. (Poole) Akra and the...

Mrs. Annie Cronin

Mrs. Annie Cronin

Mar 7, 2025

WOODBURY – Annie (Bartlett) Cronin, age 84, of Woodbury, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 07, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at the Lutheran Home of Southbury. She was the widow of Charles E. Cronin Sr.

Annie was born on May 9, 1940, in Hartford, CT, the daughter of the late Joel and Cecelia (Gunner) Bartlett. She attended local schools...

Mrs. Mary Lou Matney

Mrs. Mary Lou Matney

Mar 7, 2025

WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness that the family of Mary Lou Matney, age 84, of Waterbury, CT, share the news of her peaceful passing in the comfort of her home on Friday, March 7, 2025.

Mary Lou was born on April 2, 1940, in Anderson, Indiana, the daughter of the late Raymond Akers and Martha (Hunt) Fisher. She...

Mr. Joseph E. Testa Sr.

Mr. Joseph E. Testa Sr.

Mar 6, 2025

WATERBURY – It is with profound sadness that the family of Joseph E. Testa Sr., age 76 of Waterbury, share the news of his peaceful passing on March 6, 2025 at the Vitas Inpatient Unit of St Mary’s Hospital surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. He was the beloved husband of Elaine C. Testa to whom he...

Mr. Joseph M. Blake Jr.

Mr. Joseph M. Blake Jr.

Mar 5, 2025

OAKVILLE – Joseph M Blake, Jr, 93, of Oakville, CT passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on March 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He has joined Thespi (Catsoris) Blake, his beloved wife of 63 years.

Joe was born on September 14, 1931, in Brooklyn, NY the son of the late Joseph and Hanora (Maquire) Blake. Raised...

Mr. Steven P. Acri

Mr. Steven P. Acri

Mar 5, 2025

Beloved husband, son, brother and uncle.

WATERBURY – It is with profound sorrow and broken hearts that the family of Steven P. Acri Jr, age 42 of Thomaston, share the news of his unexpected passing of their beloved husband, son, brother, and uncle on Wednesday March 5th 2025, at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury surrounded by the love and comfort of...

Ms. Tracy Cooper

Ms. Tracy Cooper

Mar 4, 2025

Loving Mother and Proud Nana T

BRISTOL - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Tracy Rochelle Cooper, age 58, of Bristol, share the news of her unexpected passing on March 4, 2025. 

Tracy was born in Waterbury, Connecticut, on October 18th, 1966, the daughter of Angenette Cooper and the late Stephen (Tony) Smith. She earned her...

Mr. John Klopotowski

Mr. John Klopotowski

Mar 2, 2025

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

Mrs. Elaine M. Weeden

Mrs. Elaine M. Weeden

Mar 2, 2025

Devoted, dedicated registered nurse for 50 years

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness that the family of Elaine M. (Loughran) Weeden, age 83, share the news of her peaceful passing on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025 in the comfort of her home.She was the beloved wife of Donald Weeden.

Elaine was born on February 13th, 1942, in Melrose, Massachusetts, the daughter of the...

Mr. Robert King

Mr. Robert King

Feb 28, 2025

MALVERN PA -It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Robert E. King (86) of Malvern, PA, announce his passing on February 28, 2025, after a short illness.

Bob was born on August 7, 1938, in Waterbury, CT. He was the only child of Harry E. King and Lillian (Gavigan) King. Bob was employed by the City...

Mr. Leslie L. Powell

Mr. Leslie L. Powell

Feb 28, 2025

NEW BRITAIN- It is with profound sadness that the family of Leslie L. Powell, age 61, of New Britain, share the news of his passing on February 28th, 2025, at his home.

Leslie was born in Suffolk, Virginia on September 2, 1963, the son of Mary (Boone) Powell of Waterbury and the late Lester B. Powell. Leslie has lived in Waterbury...

Mrs. Alice Frino

Mrs. Alice Frino

Feb 26, 2025

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL - It is with great sadness that the family of Alice K Frino age 79 of St Augustine, FL, formerly of Somers, CT, announce the passing of their beloved wife, sister, and friend on February 26th, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Louis R. Frino.

Alice was born on June 12, 1945 in Waterbury, CT, the daughter...

Mrs. Ana Martinez

Mrs. Ana Martinez

Feb 26, 2025

WATERBURY – It is with profound sadness that the family of Ana Martinez, age 89 of Waterbury, share the news of her peaceful passing on February 26, 2025 at the Vitas Inpatient Unit of St Marys Hospital surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. She was the wife of Jose Martinez. 

Ana was born on February 7, 1936 in Ponce,...