Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Waterbury and Oakville, CT area
Mrs. Jeannette Hamel
Sep 19, 2023
“Beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Aunt” WATERBURY - Jeannette Hamel, age 98, of Litchfield, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, after a brief illness. She was the widow of Raymond J Frageau Sr. and Leo J. Hamel. Jeannette was born March 11, 1925, in Waterbury, CT the daughter of the late Emile and Lena (Hebert) Brodeur....
Mr. Mario De Jesus Franco
Sep 18, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the departure of Mario Franco on the evening of September,18,2023, to the arms of our heavenly father. Mario De Jesús Franco, beloved father, husband grandfather and son born in the Dominican Republic and raised in the Lower East Side Manhattan New York, Mario was known for his loving and kind heart...
Mr. Eddie Wilmer Castro
Sep 18, 2023
WATERBURY – Eddie Wilmer Castro, age 58, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2023, at his home. Eddie was born on February 17, 1965, Yauco, Puerto Rico the son of the late Emiliano Castro and Carmen Camacho. Eddie had a difficult start in life with his brothers but he loved swimming in competitions in Guánica, P.R. from port-to-port,...
Ms. Jannette Cardona
Sep 16, 2023
“Beloved Mother, Sister, and Aunt” WATERBURY - Jannette Cardona, age 51, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at the Vitas Unit of Saint Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family after a courageous three-year battle with breast cancer. Jannette was born August 22, 1972, in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of the late...
Mr. Edward Atwood
Sep 16, 2023
All services will be held privately at the convenience of his family.
Mrs. Elizabeth "Betty" Deely
Sep 14, 2023
“The glue that kept her family together” MIDDLEBURY - It is with a great sense of sadness and profound grief that we announce the passing of our beloved wife and lifetime partner, mother grandmother and friend, Elizabeth K. “Betty” ( Kurtz) Deely, age 89 of Middlebury, formerly of Waterbury who passed on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at the Vitas Unit...
Mr. Jose J. Portelinha
Sep 12, 2023
“Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather & Brother” WATERBURY - Mr. Jose J. Portelinha, 91, of Waterbury, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at Trinity Terraces in Watertown with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Cristina (Pinto) Portelinha of 64 years. Jose was born in Teloes, Portugal on March 5, 1932, son of the late Antonio and...
Mr. William D. Robinson, III
Sep 12, 2023
WATERBURY - Affectionately known as "Boogie," William Robinson transitioned peacefully on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. William was born on July 20, 1953, in Jetersville, Virginia, to William and Katherine Price Robinson. He received his formal education in the Waterbury Public School System. William enlisted in the United States Marines Corps and was later honorably discharged. He was gainfully employed throughout...
Mrs. Denise M. Gignac
Sep 11, 2023
OAKVILLE - Our loving mother, Denise Gignac, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023 after a long and full life. She was a very loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, aunt and friend. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Denise was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years Gérard, her three sisters...
Mrs. Brenda Gaines
Sep 10, 2023
Brenda L. (Banks) Gaines, 60, passed away on September 10, 2023 at Hartford Hospital. She was born on August 27th 1963 to Helen L. (White) Banks and William E. Banks in Waterbury, CT. Brenda was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, teacher, and a cherished friend to many. She was predeceased by her late husband, Curtis W. Gaines of Hartford....
Ms. Marylou Curtin
Sep 9, 2023
Founder and Director, Toddler Town Daycare It is with profound sadness and a great sense of loss that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, aunt and great aunt, Marylou Curtin, age 75, of Waterbury. She passed on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital following a brief illness. Marylou was born on October 15, 1947, in Waterbury,...
Ms. Zeraida "Zery" Rosado-Garcia
Sep 6, 2023
Devoted to her faith and her family WATERBURY - Zeraida Rosado-Garcia or “Zery” as she was affectionately called, earned her wings on September 6th 2023 after a long courageous battle. Although sorrowful, her passing was peaceful with her loving family by her side. She was 82 years young and lived a beautiful life, full of love for her 4 daughters,...
Mrs. Helen Edwards
Sep 6, 2023
All Services for Mrs. Edwards will be held privately and at the convenience of her family.
Mr. Michael J. Garren
Sep 4, 2023
WATERTOWN - Michael Garren, age 66, of Watertown, passed away unexpectedly at home on September 5th 2023. Michael was born September 25, 1956, in Waterbury, CT the son of the late John and Margaret (Carroll) Garren. He was a graduate of Holy Cross High School and spent many years working as a custodian for the City of Waterbury, Dept of...
Mr. Jason Bisson
Sep 4, 2023
WATERBURY – Jason Bisson, age 37, of Waterbury, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 4th, 2023. He was the beloved fiancé of Janine Velez and the father of Kayla Bisson. Jason was born October 31st, 1985, in Waterbury, CT, the son of the late Donna Bisson. Jason was a beloved son, father, brother, friend, and fiancé. He was the owner...
Ms. Alice Kulikauskas
Sep 2, 2023
WATERBURY – Alice Kulikauskas, age 94, formerly of Oakville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 2nd, 2023, at Waterbury Hospital after a brief illness. Alice was born May 27th, 1929 in Oakville, CT the daughter of the late Vincent W. and Martha (Bendler) Kulikauskas. Alice was a lifelong Oakville resident until recently moving to the Benchmark Assisted Living Center in...