Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Waterbury and Oakville, CT area
Mr. John Panalitis
Oct 8, 2025
SEYMOUR - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of John J. Panalitis, age 86, of Seymour, formerly of Oakville, shares the news of his peaceful passing on Wednesday, October 08, 2025, at Griffin Hospital in Derby surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Margaret (Ruggles) Panalitis.
Funeral services for Mr Panalitis will be...
Mr. Paul LaBranche
Oct 5, 2025
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Paul LaBranche, age 56, of Waterbury, share the news of his passing on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Saint Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Paul was born on February 17, 1969 in Waterbury, the son of the late Joseph and Isabel (Spencer) LaBranche. He was a...
Mrs. Alvyda French
Oct 2, 2025
WATERTOWN – It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Alvyda French, age 86, of Watertown, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Friday, October 2, 2025, at the Apple Health and Rehab.
Alvyda was born on March 28, 1939, in Marijampole, Lithuania. Alvyda and her family returned to...
Mrs. Delma Way
Oct 2, 2025
WATERTOWN - It is with profound sadness that the family of Delma (Villalba) Way, age 89, of Watertown, share the news of her peaceful passing on Thursday, October 02, 2025, at the Vitas Inpatient Unit of Saint Mary’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved widow of Richard “Dick” Way.
Delma was born on October 23, 1935, in...
Mr. Kevin T. Doolan
Sep 29, 2025
WATERBURY – It is with heavy hearts, but also with gratitude for a life well-lived, that the family of Kevin Thomas Doolan announces his unexpected passing at his home on Monday, September 29, 2025, at the age of 71.
Born on November 17, 1953, in Waterbury, Connecticut, Kevin was the beloved son of the lateFrancis “Pup” and Catherine “Rita” (McDonald) Doolan....
Ms. Marianne Regan
Sep 28, 2025
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Marianne Regan, age 76, of Waterbury, share the news of her peaceful passing on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She leaves behind her long-time partner, Kenny Antonicci, who cherished her deeply.
Marianne was born on November 3, 1948, in Waterbury, Connecticut,...
Mr. Lionel Jordan
Sep 26, 2025
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Lionel Jordan, age 66, of Waterbury, share the news of his unexpected passing on Friday, September 26, 2025, in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by his loving family.
Lionel was born on June 26, 1959 in Waterbury, the son of the late Lionel Turner and Ethel L....
Mrs. Janet M. McDonald
Sep 26, 2025
WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness and shattered hearts that the family of Janet (McCarthy) McDonald, age 85 of Waterbury, shares the news of her peaceful passing in the comfort of her home, on Friday, September 26, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was the devoted wife of the late John J. McDonald, her husband of 56 years.
Mrs. McDonald...
Mrs. Paula Guzman
Sep 25, 2025
Paula Margarita “Margo” Guzman, a vibrant, caring, and kind spirit, passed away on September 25, 2025, at the age of 63 in New Haven, Connecticut. Born on November 27, 1961, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Paula was the youngest of six children to Arcadio Antonio Guzman and Ana Tila Rodriguez. After completing her education at Colegio San Vicente de Paul,...
Mr. Scott Anderson
Sep 24, 2025
An obituary will be published as soon as one becomes available.
All services for Mr. Anderson will be held privately at the convenience of his family.
Ms. Cynthia Whidbee
Sep 23, 2025
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Cynthia Whidbee, age 73, of Waterbury, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Saint Mary’s Hospital. She departed this life with unwavering determination, having bravely battled illness.
Cynthia was born on May 3, 1952, the daughter of the late Leck and Louisiana...
Mr. William "Bill" Rutka
Sep 20, 2025
WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness that the family of William “Bill” Rutka, age 63, of Waterbury, share the news of his peaceful passing following a brief illness on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Saint Mary’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Bill was born on December 18, 1961, in Bristol, CT, the son of John and the late Suzanne...
Mr.Wallace Finke Jr.
Sep 19, 2025
Wallace N. Finke Jr., born June 13, 1946 in Waterbury, CT, died on September 19, 2025, at his home in Watertown. He was preceded in death by his wife Shauna (Murphy) Finke, with whom he was married for 53 years. Wally was a talented athlete and a high scorer for the Watertown High School Basketball team. He attended Husson College...
Mr. George C. Gentil
Sep 19, 2025
OAKVILLE - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of George C. Gentil, age 85, of Oakville, share the news of his peaceful passing on Friday, September 19, 2025, at The Summitt of Plantsville surrounded by his loving family.
George was born on June 14, 1940, in Waterbury, CT, the son of the late Ernest and Florence...
Miss. Jillian Leah Grady
Sep 18, 2025
FLORIDA - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Jillian Leah Grady, age 46, of Florida, formerly of Waterbury and Wolcott share the news of her unexpected passing on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Jill was born on July 24, 1979 in Waterbury, CT the daughter of Joanne Grady and the late Robert Grady. She was a...
Ms. Hazel Diggs
Sep 15, 2025
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Hazel Althea Diggs, age 69, of Waterbury, formerly of Danbury, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Monday, September 15, 2025, at Waterbury Hospital after a brief illness.
Hazel was born on June 15, 1956, in Washington DC, the daughter of the late Roscoe and Juanita (Monroe)...
Mr. Alton A. Trotman
Sep 14, 2025
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Alton A. Trotman, age 91, of Waterbury, share the news of his peaceful passing on Sunday, September 14, 2025, in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Louise (Yates) Trotman.
Alton was born on August 14, 1934 in...
Mr. Michael Joseph DiMaria
Sep 14, 2025
WOLCOTT- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Michael Joseph DiMaria, age 68, of Wolcott, shares the news of his peaceful passing in the comfort of his home after a lengthy illness on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
Michael was born on May 23, 1957, in Waterbury, Connecticut, the son of the late Joseph and Nancy (Fasano)...