Obituaries

May 12, 2026

WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Ms. Nicole “Nikki” Andrea Melillo Bachand, age 51, of Waterbury, shares the news of her passing after a five-month long battle, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Yale New Haven Hospital. She was the beloved fiancé of Daniel Edwards.

Nikki was born on March 1, 1975, in...

May 19, 2026

WATERBURY - With heavy hearts, the family of Grace J. (Pettinicchi) Ducharme, age 91, announces her passing on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Grace passed away peacefully at Saint Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by the love and care of her daughters. She is now reunited with her beloved husband, the late Robert Ducharme.

Born in Waterbury on March 29, 1935, Grace was the...

May 18, 2026

BRISTOL- It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Ciera Lauryl (Capuano) Schultz, age 39, of Bristol, announces her unexpected passing after a tragic accident on May 18, 2026 in Farmington. Her loss leaves an unimaginable void in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Ciera was born June 17th 1986 in Bridgeport, CT, the...

May 16, 2026

WATERTOWN- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Scott Hassel, age 71, of Watertown, shares the news of his peaceful passing on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by his loved ones.

Scott was born on July 17, 1954, in Watertown, Connecticut, the beloved son of the late William and...

May 16, 2026

WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Mr. Ismael Medero, age 89, of Waterbury, shares the news of his peaceful passing on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Cheshire House. He was the cherished widow of Mrs. Margarita (Torres) Medero, to whom he was married for 59 wonderful years.

Ismael was born on October 21,...

May 13, 2026

SAINT PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Mrs. Delfina (Alves) Castanheira, age 94, of Saint Petersburg, Florida shares the news of her peaceful passing on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 in Longwood, Florida. Delfina was the beloved widow of Mr. Antonio Castanheira, with whom she shared 64 loving years.

Delfina was born on...

May 13, 2026

WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Mr. Thomas M. Fiore age 66 of Waterbury, shares the news of his peaceful passing on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in the comfort of his home after an extended illness.

Thomas was born September 17, 1966 in Waterbury, the son of the late Salvatore P. and Mary...

May 13, 2026

OAKVILLE- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Mrs. Jeanne Marie (Hirbour) Thornberg, affectionately known as “Joan” age 92, of Oakville, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Cook Willow Health Center surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Eugene H. Thornberg.

Joan was born on July...

May 10, 2026

OAKVILLE- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Martin Oliver, affectionately known as “Marty”, age 53, of Oakville, shares the news of his unexpected passing on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Marty was born on April 17, 1973, in Waterbury, Connecticut, the beloved son of the late Manuel C....

May 8, 2026

WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Miss Rosa “Milita” Pagan, age 50, of Waterbury, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Friday, May 08, 2026, at Waterbury Hospital.

Rosa was born on July 1, 1975, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Carlos Rafael Pagan and Milagros Rivera. She was...

May 6, 2026

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Lacie Darnell Webb Jr., age 43, of Waterbury, shares the news of his unexpected passing on Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the husband of Sandra (Mucciacciaro) Webb.

Lacie was born on July 7, 1982 in Waterbury, CT the son of Lacie D....

May 6, 2026

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Mrs. Matilde (Sanabria) Castro, age 60 of Waterbury, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the Vitas Inpatient Unit of St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was beloved wife of Francisco “Frankie” Castro.

Matilde was born on May 30,...

May 2, 2026

WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Mrs. Marie Vertue (Misiano) Bonanno, age 85 of Waterbury and Delray Beach, FL, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Saturday, May 02, 2026, at the Vitas Inpatient Unit of St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. 

Marie was a beloved mother and wife whose...

May 2, 2026

WATERBURY- It is with sadness and broken hearts that the family of June Mitchell, age 97, of Waterbury, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Saint Mary’s Hospital, after an extended illness.

June was born on August 23, 1928, in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of the late Albert and Bertha (Schrafft) Mitchell. June graduated with...

May 2, 2026

WOLCOTT- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Arlene Catapano age 86 of Wolcott, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family after an extended illness. She was the widow of Frank “Chico” Catapano, who passed in 2020.

Arlene was born...

May 1, 2026

Apr 30, 2026

OAKVILLE- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of David L. Bromley Sr., age 87, of Oakville, shares the news of his peaceful passing on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in the Vitas Hospice Unit of Saint Mary's Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Mary (Romaniello) Jurkiewicz Bromley and the widower...

Apr 29, 2026

WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Ms. Phyllis C. (Sorriero, Dell’Anno) Jensen, age 65, of Waterbury, shares the news of her unexpected passing on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in the comfort of her home.

Phyllis was born on July 6, 1960, in Waterbury, Connecticut, the daughter of Vita (Sorriero) Dell’Anno and the late John...

Apr 29, 2026

WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Kevin Patrick O’Leary shares news of his passing on Wednesday April 29,2026 at the Village Green Healthcare Center in Bristol surrounded by his family.

Kevin was born on March 11, 1960, in Waterbury, the fourth child of Neil and Peg (Murphy) O’Leary. Kevin spent the first seven...

Apr 28, 2026

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Carlos M. Anaya Sr., age 77, of Waterbury, shares the news of his peaceful passing on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the widower of Griselle (Erba) Anaya.

Carlos was born on April 13, 1949 in San...