Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Waterbury and Oakville, CT area

Ms. Mae Murphy

Ms. Mae Murphy

Sep 1, 2017

WATERBURY - Mae Murphy, age 94 of Waterbury passed away peacefully on Friday, September 1, 2017 at the Cheshire Regional Rehab Center after an extended illness. Ms. Murphy was born May 12, 1924 in Hartford CT, the daughter of the late Michael and Julia Murphy. A lifelong resident of Waterbury, Mae was a graduate of Waterbury Catholic High School and...

Marie E. Griffin

Marie E. Griffin

Aug 31, 2017

SOUTHBURY - Marie E. Griffin of Southbury, CT (formerly of Waterbury, CT) died in Southbury, CT on August 31, 2017, after a short illness. She was 94. She was the widow of Walter R. Griffin, an attorney in Waterbury. Marie Elizabeth Elmer Griffin was born on August 20, 1923 in Devonshire, New Jersey, the daughter of Walter Elmer and Ethel...

Virginia F Wright

Virginia F Wright

Aug 31, 2017

WATERBURY - Virginia (Felton), Wright, age 77 of Waterbury, passed away peacefully at her home on August 31, 2017 with her loving family at her side after an extended illness. She was the widow of Earl Wright. Virginia was born June 17, 1940 in Gatesville, NC, daughter of the late Raleigh L. and Julia (Hobbs) Felton and lived most of...

Carl Amadio

Carl Amadio

Aug 30, 2017

OAKVILLE - Carl Amadio age 92 of Oakville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 30th at Rose Haven Health Care Center in Litchfield surrounded by the love and comfort of his family after a short illness. He was the widower of Julia (Monte) Amadio Carl was born August 22, 1925 in Mishawaka Indiana where he attended local schools. Carl who...

Brian Blair

Brian Blair

Aug 29, 2017

THOMASTON CT - Brian "Buzzy" Blair age 60 of Thomaston, formerly of Waterbury, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Waterbury Hospital. He was the husband of Bonnie (Barna) Blair. Brian was born April 8, 1957 in Waterbury, the son of William and Martha (Duglenski) Blair. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School and was raised in the...

Shirley M. D'Aversa

Shirley M. D'Aversa

Aug 27, 2017

WOODBURY - Mrs. Shirley M. D'Aversa age 82 of Woodbury, passed away peacefully on August 27th 2017 at the Vitas Innovative Care Unit of Saint Mary's Hospital surrounded by the love and comfort of her family after a brief illness. She was the widow of Joseph D'Aversa. Shirley was born December 3, 1934 in Oakville, CT, the daughter of the...

Jacob Frank Schuster

Jacob Frank Schuster

Aug 24, 2017

OAKVILLE - Jacob F. Schuster, 88, of Oakville passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Yale New Haven Hospital with his loving wife, Helga, and family at his side. Jacob was born in Molin, Yugoslavia on June 17, 1929, the son of the late Jacob and Elizabeth (Bering) Schuster. While living in Austria, in 1951, he enlisted in...

Antonio Palmieri

Antonio Palmieri

Aug 23, 2017

Perris, CA - Antonio "Tony" Palmieri age 59 of Perris, CA. formerly of Waterbury passed away suddenly in Lewisburg, Tennessee, doing what he loved the most, working, with his son, Ralph Palmieri on August 23rd 2017. Tony was born November 26, 1957 in Ruviano Caserta, Italy the son of Raffaele and Amalia (Mazzettini) Palmieri of Waterbury, formerly of Italy. Tony...

John H. Paxton

John H. Paxton

Aug 22, 2017

The Casey family and entire staff of Eastside memorial extends its deepest condolences tot he Paxton family. More information will be posted as it becomes available.

Donald Bradshaw

Donald Bradshaw

Aug 18, 2017

OAKVILLE - Mr. Donald Bradshaw, age 86 of Oakville, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 18, 2017 at St. Marys Hospital. He was the loving husband of Jean (Cipriano) Bradshaw. Donald was born September 17, 1930 in Waterbury, the son of the late Pearly and Ruth (Lathrop) Bradshaw He was educated in local schools and worked in the construction industry...

Awilda Lopez-Nieves

Awilda Lopez-Nieves

Aug 16, 2017

WATERBURY- Awilda Lopez-Nieves age 69 of Waterbury passed away unexpectedly while visiting friends and relatives on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. Awilda was born on November 15, 1947 in Puerto Rico the daughter of the late Jose and Adela Nieves. She was a loving mother and grandmother who cherished her family. She will be sadly missed by all who loved and...

Olivia DeLima

Olivia DeLima

Aug 11, 2017

WATERBURY, CT - Mrs. Olivia DeLima, age 99 of Waterbury passed away peacefully on Friday August 11, 2017 at the Vitas Innovative Care Unit at St. Mary's Hospital, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family after a brief illness. Mrs. DeLima was born on October 6, 1917 in Portugal the daughter of the late Joaquim and Maria (DaSilva)...

Caitlin Gallagher

Caitlin Gallagher

Aug 9, 2017

"Member of Waterbury Chorale" WATERBURY, CT - Caitlin Lillian Gallagher, age 21 of Waterbury, CT, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday August 9, 2017 at Vitas Innovative Care Unit of St Mary's Hospital. Caitlin was born June 20, 1996 in Waterbury, the daughter of Doreen (Saucier) Gallagher and the late Edward Gallagher. She graduated from Crosby High School where she was...

Rakhil Yanovskaya

Rakhil Yanovskaya

Aug 8, 2017

The Casey family and the entire staff of O'Neill Funeral Home offer their heartfelt condolences to Rakhil's family and friends on the sad occasion of her passing.

Eustaquio Prado

Eustaquio Prado

Aug 6, 2017

WATERBURY- Mr. Eustaquio Prado, age 87 of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by the love and comfort of his family after a brief illness. He was the widower of Carmen Prado. Eustaquio was born the youngest of fifteen children on May 25, 1930 in Dorado, Puerto Rico, the son of the late...

Lt Billy O. Cotner (Ret)

Lt Billy O. Cotner (Ret)

Aug 1, 2017

WATERBURY, CT - Lt. Billy O. Cotner (RET) age 94 of Waterbury, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 1st 2017 after a brief illness. He was the widower of Gloria Cotner. Billy was born February 7, 1923 in Wabash, Indiana, the son of the late Ora and Catherine (Thrush) Cotner. Billy was a graduate of Peru High...

Eugene "Gene" Coyle

Eugene "Gene" Coyle

Jul 30, 2017

WATERBURY, CT - Eugene "Gene" M. Coyle age 58 of Woodbury, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at Waterbury Hospital. He was the husband of Janet (Carlin) Coyle. Gene was born February 22, 1959 in Waterbury, the son of Helen (Greider) and the late Eugene F. Coyle. He was a graduate of Kaynor Technical High School and attended...

Donald G. Harris Sr.

Donald G. Harris Sr.

Jul 30, 2017

OAKVILLE - Mr. Donald G. Harris Sr. age 83 of Oakville, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 30, 2017, surrounded by the love and comfort of his devoted wife after an extended illness. He was the husband of Mary (Henshall) Harris. Donald was born June 10, 1934 in New Haven, the son of the late Frederik and Julia...

Antonio M. Laires

Antonio M. Laires

Jul 29, 2017

WATERBURY - Antonio M. Laires, age 59 of Waterbury, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love and comfort of his family at the Vitas Innovative Care Unit of St. Marys Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Arminda (Pais) Laires. Antonio was born on October 7, 1957 in Guarda Portugal the son of the late Joao and Ilda (Batista) Laires....

Margaret T. Lewis

Margaret T. Lewis

Jul 28, 2017

WATERBURY, CT - Margaret Lewis, age 84 of Waterbury, CT passed away Friday July 28, 2017. She passed away peacefully at Vitas Innovative Care unit of St Mary's Hospital. She was the widow of Judson W. Lewis Jr. Margaret was born November 17, 1932 in Wallingford to Charles and Margaret (Giaccone) Lewis and was the oldest of 2 children. She...