Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Waterbury and Oakville, CT area
Mrs. Shirley A. Violante
Nov 23, 2023
WATERBURY– Shirley A. (Joy) Violante, age 92, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at Waterbury Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, with her loving family by her side after an 8-year battle with dementia. She was the widow of James Violante. Shirley was born August 22, 1931, in Waterbury, the daughter of Charles and Genevieve (Kane) Joy. She was a...
Ms Justine A. Tomasiewicz
Nov 22, 2023
“Proud Mother of two great men” SOUTHINGTON – Justine A Tomasiewicz, age 72 passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on November 22, 2023. Justine was born on April 5, 1951 in Waterbury, the daughter of the late John J. and Patricia Ann (Roberts) Tomasiewicz. She graduated from St Francis Xavier Grammer School and Sacred Heart High School...
Atty Peter Nelson Upton
Nov 21, 2023
Hartford- Peter Nelson Upton, 79, passed away surrounded by Love, on November 21 st , 2023. Peter was born on November 7th, 1944, in Buffalo New York, the son of the late Nelson Upton and Moira Simboli. He graduated from Princeton University in 1966, whereafter he enlisted in the Navy before serving in Vietnam. A decorated Navy Special Forces Officer,...
Ms. Chera Simpson
Nov 20, 2023
“Renown Local Hero” WATERBURY - On Monday evening, November 20, 2023, at 8:40 p.m., Waterbury lost one of its local heroes. A hero is defined as, “a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements or noble qualities” Chera Simpson was without a doubt a “hero”. She passed away at the Vitas Inpatient Unit of St Mary’s Hospital,...
Mr. George Norman
Nov 15, 2023
Devoted to his family WATERTOWN– George B. Norman, age 89 of Watertown passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family in the comfort of the home he loved on Wednesday November 15, 2023. He was the devoted husband of Patricia (Lockhart) Norman George was born in Waterbury on December 29, 1933 in Waterbury the son of the late...
Mr. Ronald Baker
Nov 14, 2023
WATERTOWN – Ronald Baker, age 73, of Watertown passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at St Mary’s Hospital. Ron was born on December 7, 1949 in Waterbury the son of the late Robert and Sarah (DeVito) Baker. He graduated from Naugatuck High School and was a member of the Army National Guard prior to finding his true passion...
Mr. Wayne Laraway
Nov 13, 2023
WATERBURY–Wayne Florian Laraway, age 77, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away unexpectedly on November, 13, 2023 at Waterbury Hospital in the loving presence of his wife and daughter. Wayne was born on December 16, 1945, in Waterbury, Connecticut to the late Kenneth Marshall and Ruth Florian Laraway. Upon graduation from Wilby High School, he enlisted in the United States...
Mr. Alan Leonard Sirois Jr.
Nov 12, 2023
Beloved Husband Father and Son OAKVILLE – It is with overwhelming sadness and profound grief that we announce the unexpected passing of Alan Leonard Sirois Jr., age 55, of Oakville, who passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Waterbury Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Lorilee “Lori” (Hedger) Sirois. Alan was born October 15, 1968, in Waterbury, CT,...
Mrs. Helen Kaiser
Nov 11, 2023
OAKVILLE - Helen Kaiser, age 95, passed away peacefully at home in Oakville, CT on November 11, 2023. Helen was born on January 3, 1928 to Mary (Dudek) and Evdokim “Edward” Yashenko. Helen leaves her two sons, Robert Kaiser and his wife Cheryl, Kenneth Kaiser and his wife Debbie, five grandchildren; Katie, Jamie, Matthew, Jessalyn, and Kenna, along with five...
Mrs. Joan Lokis
Nov 10, 2023
Devoted to her family WATERBURY– Joan (Pettit) Lokis, age 71 of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 10, 2023, at St Marys Hospital, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. She was the devoted wife of John Lokis. Mrs. Lokis was born on January 28, 1952, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Petrowski)...
Mr. Paul M. Bradford
Nov 10, 2023
Mr. Paul M. Bradford, 64, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Mr. Bradford was born April 12,1959 in Kingston, Jamaica. He was the son of the late Gertrude Elizabeth Bradford and the late Leslie George Bradford. Paul attended W.F. Kaynor Technical High School in Waterbury, CT and Rhode Island Trade Shop School in Providence, RI, where...
Mrs. Sharon A. Faressa
Nov 10, 2023
OAKVILLE - Sharon (Christopher) Faressa, age 74 of Oakville, passed away surrounded by the love and comfort of her family on Friday, November 10, 2023, at St Mary's Hospital Vitas Unit after a very brief illness. She was the Wife of Anthony Faressa. Sharon was born on June 25, 1949, in Oakville, the daughter of the late Domenic and Mary...
Mr. Normand Bouchard
Nov 10, 2023
Devoted husband, father and grandfather OAKVILLE– Normand Joseph Bouchard Sr., age 79 of Oakville, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on November 10,2023 surrounded by the love and comfort of his family at Waterbury Hospital. He was the widower of Anita (Mercier) Bouchard. Normand was born on July 18, 1944, in Frenchville, Maine, the son of the late Hubald and Annie (Rossignol)...
Javeah Yvette Dumeng
Nov 9, 2023
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and unbearable grief that the parents of Javeah Yvette Dumeng, age 2, announced her unexpected passing on Thursday November 9, 2023. Javeah was born on July 15, 2021 in Waterbury, the daughter of Cruz and Stephanie Dumeng. She was born a twin and had a very special relationship with her sister. She enjoyed watching...
Mr. William "Boomer" Boucher, EMT-P
Nov 8, 2023
A true EMS “Hero”, the longest continuously serving Paramedic in CT WATERBURY– It is with great sadness and profound grief that we announce the passing of CT’s longest continuously serving paramedic, William T. “Boomer” Boucher, age 71 of Waterbury, who passed away on Wednesday November 8, 2023 surrounded by some of his closest friends and colleagues at Waterbury Hospital after...
Mrs. Margaret Mary Finkenzeller
Nov 6, 2023
Devoted to her family and her faith WATERBURY- Margaret Mary (McKeown) Finkenzeller, age 83, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2023, at Sheriden Woods Health Care Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Howard “Skip” Finkenzeller. Margaret was born on December 28, 1939, in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of the late Vincent and...
Mr. Mark E. Capaldo
Nov 5, 2023
Beloved Husband, Son, Father, Uncle, and Brother WOLCOTT– Mark E. Capaldo, age 52, of Wolcott, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at home. He was the beloved husband of Jeanette (Stango) Capaldo. Mark was born on November 14, 1970, in Waterbury, CT, the son of Joan (Stack) Capaldo and the late Robert J. Capaldo. He graduated from Holy...
Mr. Jeffrey Descault
Nov 4, 2023
Beloved Son, Father, and brother. PLYMOUTH – It is with overwhelming sadness and profound grief that we announce the unexpected passing of Jeffrey Hunter (“JD”) Descault, age 52, of Plymouth, who died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 4, 2023, after sustaining injuries in a motor vehicle accident. Jeff was born October 29th, 1971, in Waterbury, CT, the son of Theresa (Fortier)...
Mr. Richard Palmer
Nov 4, 2023
U.S. Air Force Veteran OAKVILLE – Richard Belden Palmer, age 75 of Oakville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the Cheshire House following a courageous battle with cancer. Richard was born on September 30, 1948 in Waterbury, CT, the son of the late Robert Lincoln and Dorothy (Leferve) Palmer. He graduated from Watertown High School and went...
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