Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Waterbury and Oakville, CT area

Ms. Gloria Rodriguez

Ms. Gloria Rodriguez

Jul 21, 2023

Gloria Esther Rodriguez “Goga” age 71 of Waterbury passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family on Friday, July 21, 2023. Goga was born April 12, 1952 in Puerto Rico the daughter of the late Nicomedes and Sofia (Torres) Rodriguez. She was loved by all and will be greatly missed by all who were blessed...

Mr. Wilbert Clinton Jr.

Mr. Wilbert Clinton Jr.

Jul 17, 2023

Wilbert Franklin Clinton, jr. Wilbert Franklin Clinton, Jr., 60 of 43 Murray St, Waterbury, CT, transitioned to Glory at his home on Monday, July 17, 2023, after a brief illness. He was the husband of Jacqueline Porter-Clinton. Wilbert, affectionately known as Nooney, was born on May 15, 1963, in Waterbury, Connecticut to the late Wilbert F. Clinton, Sr and the...

Mr. Stephen York

Mr. Stephen York

Jul 17, 2023

All services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

Mrs. Gloria J. Smudin

Mrs. Gloria J. Smudin

Jul 17, 2023

Gloria Jean Smudin of Waterbury passed peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family on July 17, 2023 following an extended illness. She was pre-deceased by the love of her life, her middle school sweetheart, David J. Smudin Sr., to whom she was married for fifty-six years. Gloria grew up in Pennsylvania, born February 6, 1941, the...

Ms. Madeline Christiano

Ms. Madeline Christiano

Jul 17, 2023

Madeline E. Christiano, 88, of Oakville, passed away peacefully at Trinity Terraces of Watertown surrounded by loved ones on Monday, July 17, 2023. Madeline was born in Waterbury on May 1, 1935, to Charles Christiano Sr. and Catherine (Lango) Christiano. Left to cherish Madeline's memory are her sons Richard (Shirley) Barkauskas, Vincent Barkauskas, Mark Barkauskas and his significant other Marion...

Mrs. Marie May Mazzalupo

Mrs. Marie May Mazzalupo

Jul 14, 2023

Devoted to her faith, family and friends SOUTHBURY– Marie May (Cyr) Mazzalupo, age 82, of Heritage Village, Southbury, formerly of Waterbury, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family on Friday, July 14, 2023, at Yale New Haven Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Frank Mazzalupo for 56 wonderful years. Marie was born on May...

Mrs. Reina Tavarez

Mrs. Reina Tavarez

Jul 13, 2023

IN LOVING MEMORY OF Mrs. Reina Tavarez 1942-2023 It is with a heavy heart that we announce the departure on the morning of July 13, 2023, to the arms of our heavenly father of our beloved Reina. She will be forever remembered as a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and extraordinary woman. Born in the Dominican Republic on June 3,...

Mrs. Lois A Van Wagner

Mrs. Lois A Van Wagner

Jul 13, 2023

OAKVILLE – Lois A (King) Van Wagner, age 89, of Cobb Street, Oakville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the widow of Deroy F. Van Wagner. Lois was born on May 30, 1934, in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of the late Frederick...

Mrs. Deborah L. Dauch

Mrs. Deborah L. Dauch

Jul 11, 2023

Cherished her family WATERBURY – Deborah Lee (Ricard) Dauch, age 70, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, with her devoted husband and family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Frederick Dauch. Deborah was born on November 2, 1952, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Leopold and...

Mr. Raymond Holian

Mr. Raymond Holian

Jul 11, 2023

All services will be private and held at the convenience of his family

Mr. Walter Sanchez Sanchez

Mr. Walter Sanchez Sanchez

Jul 10, 2023

Walter "Cholo" Vicente Sanchez Sanchez passed away suddenly on Monday, July 10, 2023 at the age of 37. Walter was born in Ecuador on October 31, 1985 to Maria Raquel and Vicente Sanchez. He immigrated to the United States at age 18 and built a beautiful life. He lived for his family and friends and was the first person to...

Mrs. Frances Mainstruck

Mrs. Frances Mainstruck

Jul 7, 2023

Devoted, Mother, grandmother & Great grandmother UPTON MA - It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, Frances (Butkevich) Mainstruck, at the age of 99 years young. She was the widow of Andrew Mainstruck, who passed in 1998. Frances was born on October 6, 1923, the daughter of the late Sergie...

Ms. Christine Facondini

Ms. Christine Facondini

Jul 5, 2023

No obituary found for this tribute.

Mr. Osvaldo Mejil Sr.

Mr. Osvaldo Mejil Sr.

Jul 3, 2023

Avid Fisherman Four Generations of Legacy WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Osvaldo Mejil. A beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Born on August 18, 1945, in Guanica, Puerto Rico to the late Raul Mejil and Ester Cuevas Mejil. Osvaldo along with his eleven other siblings grew up in a nurturing home...

Mrs. Maria Elena Soberany

Mrs. Maria Elena Soberany

Jul 1, 2023

All services will be private

Mr. Richard Lee Traver

Mr. Richard Lee Traver

Jun 30, 2023

Devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend WATERBURY – It is with profound sadness that we share news of the unexpected passing of Richard Lee Traver, age 63 of Waterbury, on Friday, June 30, 2023, at St Marys Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was the devoted husband of Rose Traver. Richard was born October 7, 1959, in Waterbury,...

Ms. Annmarie Garraffo

Ms. Annmarie Garraffo

Jun 29, 2023

BELOVED SISTER AND AUNT WATERBURY – Ms. Annmarie Garraffo, age 59 of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 29th, 2023, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family at Autumn Lakes Health Care Center in Waterbury after a brief illness. Annmarie was born May 13th, 1964, in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of the late James and Josephine (Salamone)...

Ms. Mandee P. Patrick

Ms. Mandee P. Patrick

Jun 28, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing our beloved, daughter, mother, sister and friend, Mandee Patrick, after a valiant battle with cancer. Services for Mandee will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. at Casey's Eastside Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 1987 East Main St., Waterbury, CT. Relatives and friends may visit with...

Mr. Mark A. Ambrose Sr.

Mr. Mark A. Ambrose Sr.

Jun 28, 2023

Cherished his family OAKVILLE – Mark Andrew Ambrose Sr., age 63, of Oakville, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Danbury Hospital following his courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Johanna (Woznikaitis) Ambrose, his devoted wife of 40 years. Mark was born on July 14, 1959, in Waterbury, CT, the son of the late Anthony Ambrose...

Mr. Steve Kolonsky

Mr. Steve Kolonsky

Jun 28, 2023

The Kolonsky family regretfully announces the passing of Steve Kolonsky. Graveside services will be held on July 5th, 2023, at 1:00 pm at the Hebrew Benefit Cemetery Stillson Rd Waterbury.