Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Waterbury and Oakville, CT area
John Opalenik
Apr 22, 2013
Waterbury - Mr. John Opalenik Jr. age 90, of Waterbury, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, April 22nd 2013. John was born September 6th 1922, the son of the late John and Bertha (Chaivanick) Opalenik. He was a lifelong Waterbury resident and graduated from Leavenworth High School. He proudly served his country during WWII with the US Navy...
James R Kennedy
Apr 21, 2013
James Raymond Kennedy age 91 of Buckingham Street died April 21, 2013 at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the widower of Beatrice "Polly" (Ross) Kennedy. James was born June 3, 1921 in Waterbury, a son of the late Frank and Anna (Horan) Kennedy and was a resident of Oakville for over 45 years. After graduating from Wilby...
Antoinette Blondin
Apr 17, 2013
Waterbury - Antoinette Blondin, age 94, of Waterbury, died Wednesday, April 17th, 2013 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. She was the widow of Howard Blondin. Antoinette was born September 17, 1918 in Willimantic CT, the daughter of the late George and Antonia (Berube) St George. She was a loving and dedicated homemaker who...
Edward J. Wagner
Apr 6, 2013
PROSPECT - Mr. Edward J. Wagner, age 55, of Summit Rd. Prospect, died Saturday, April 6, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with lymphoma. Edward was the husband of Elissa (Forcucci) Wagner. Ed was born April 13, 1957 in Waterbury CT, the son of Truman and Patricia (Summa) Wagner. He was a graduate of...
Stacey M Burke
Mar 30, 2013
WATERBURY - Ms. Stacey Margaret (Dionne) Burke age 36 of Eastern Ave entered into eternal peace on March 30th, 2013. Stacey was born March 18th 1977 in Waterbury, the daughter of Stella (Giustiniani) Dionne and the late William Dionne Jr. She attended local schools and worked in the childcare industry. She had a passion for animals of all kinds and...
Jose DaSilva
Mar 29, 2013
WATERBURY- Mr. Jose DaSilva, age 84, of Ridgefield Ave. Waterbury, died Friday, March 29 after an extended illness. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by his loving family in the Vitas Innovative Care Unit of St. Mary's Hospital. Jose was the husband of the late Ana (Aninhas) DaSilva, who passed in 2011 after 60 years together. Mr....
Christine Perrotti
Mar 28, 2013
WATERBURY - Ms. Christine Perrotti, age 67, of Devonwood Dr. Waterbury, passed way march 28, 2012 at Waterbury Hospital after a brief illness. She was the long time companion of Dennis Harrington. Christine was born February 19th 1946 in Waterbury CT, the daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Avellino) Perrotti She attended local schools and was a graduate of...
Joseph Joyce
Mar 26, 2013
ALEXANDRIA VA- Joseph Francis Joyce, age 98, who lived most of his life in Waterbury CT, passed peacefully on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at the home of his daughter, Janis in Alexandria VA. He was the husband of the late Eugenia "Jean" (Greggis) Joyce who passed in 1997 after 58 years of marriage. Joe was born March 19, 1915 in...
Henry C. Compton Gift MD
Mar 20, 2013
KIGALI RWANDA Henry Compton Gift MD, MPH., 68, of Wolcott, CT died unexpectedly on March 20, 2013 in Kigali Rwanda (Africa) while working for the Clinton Health Initiative. Dr. Gift was born in Guyana, South America on September 24, 1944 to the late Beryl (Bristol) Gift and Henry Augustus Gift. He served in the United States Army, for two years,...
Walter Thomas Miller
Mar 17, 2013
Waterbury- Walter Thomas Miller, age 88, of Meriden Rd. Waterbury passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Vitas Innovative Care Unit of St. Mary's Hospital. He was the husband of Elizabeth (Carroll) Miller. Walter was born on February 14, 1925 in Waterbury, CT the son of the late Walter P. and Anna (Bungardner) Miller. A lifelong Waterbury...
Maribell Roman
Mar 16, 2013
Waterbury- Maribell Roman age 49 of Pleasant Street died Saturday March 16, 2013 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Jose Pinos. Maribell was born April 29, 1963 in Lares, Puerto Rico, a daughter of Enrique and Elena (Ramos) Roman and lived in Waterbury for over 30 years. She loved spending time with her...
Howard Terry Girouard
Mar 14, 2013
Waterbury- Howard "Terry" Girouard, age 69, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, March 14, 2013. Terry was born in Waterbury, CT on May 23, 1943, the son of the late Howard F. and Ruth L. (Roberts) Girouard. He was a graduate of Croft High School and attended Mattatuck Community College. He proudly served his country as a Sergeant...