Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Waterbury and Oakville, CT area

Ms. Jacqueline Juan

Ms. Jacqueline Juan

Apr 3, 2023

Treasured her role as “MiMi” WATERBURY – Jacqueline Juan, age 56, of Watertown, CT, passed away unexpectedly at the Vitas Innovative Care Unit at Saint Mary’s Hospital, on Monday, April 3, 2023, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Jacqueline was born May 18, 1966, in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of the late John and Joanne (Frezza) Barbieri. She...

Mrs. Barbara Campagna

Mrs. Barbara Campagna

Apr 2, 2023

WATERBURY- Barbara (Shepard) Campagna, age 87, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully at The Pines at Bristol Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation, surrounded by her loving family on April 2, 2023. She was the beloved wife of Eugene Campagna. All services for Mrs. Campagna will be held privately at the convenience of her family. Casey’s Eastside Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation...

Mr. Joseph Jakubczyk Sr.

Mr. Joseph Jakubczyk Sr.

Mar 31, 2023

Proud Vietnam Veteran WATERBURY – Joseph Jakubczyk, age 76 of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 31, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Sandra (Fisher) Jakubczyk, his devoted wife of 53 wonderful years. Joseph was born in Waterbury on February 10, 1947, son of the late George and Josephine (Szymanski)...

Mr. James Andrew Wills

Mr. James Andrew Wills

Mar 30, 2023

- Beloved son and Brother - OAKVILLE – James Andrew Wills, age 58, of Oakville, CT, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2023, at the VITAS Innovative Care Unit at Saint Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. James was born October 17, 1964, in Waterbury, CT, the son of late Raymond and Dolores (Driscoll) Wills....

Ms. Bridget Flanagan

Ms. Bridget Flanagan

Mar 29, 2023

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Mrs. Lena A. Cronin

Mrs. Lena A. Cronin

Mar 29, 2023

A Long Life, Well Lived - WATERTOWN – Lena A. Cronin, age 96 of Watertown, formerly of Waterbury died peacefully in the comfort of her home on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. She was the widow of the late Thomas J. Cronin. Lena was born Pasqualina Carozza in Waterbury, on Jan. 4, 1927, to the late Pasquale and Angeline (Angelicola) Carozza....

Mrs. Anita Loretta Bouchard

Mrs. Anita Loretta Bouchard

Mar 26, 2023

“Devoted, wife, mother and grandmother” OAKVILLE – Anita Loretta (Mercier) Bouchard, age 76, of Oakville, CT, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2023 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family and their love and devotion. She was the beloved wife of Normand Bouchard Sr. for 54 years. Anita was born on March 20, 1947 in Bristol, CT,...

Ms. Jodi H. Ur

Ms. Jodi H. Ur

Mar 25, 2023

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

Mr. Andrew N. Meccariello

Mr. Andrew N. Meccariello

Mar 23, 2023

“Wanted his illness and struggle to be a lesson for others” BROWNSVILLE TX - On Thursday, March 23, 2023, Andrew Nicholas Meccariello of West Palm Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas after losing a long and determined but grueling battle with addiction. Opioids were his primary downfall but what finally took his life...

Mr. Frank Houghtaling

Mr. Frank Houghtaling

Mar 23, 2023

U.S. Army, Vietnam Veteran WATERBURY – Frank (Frankie) Stephen Houghtaling, age 63, of Waterbury, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, March 23, 2023. Frankie was born July 12, 1959, in Waterbury, CT, the son of the late Frank N. and Louise (Musante) Houghtaling. He was educated at Wilby High School and Central Texas College. He proudly served his...

Mrs. Mary Ellen Browne

Mrs. Mary Ellen Browne

Mar 20, 2023

Devoted Wife, Mother & Grandmother WATERBURY – Mary Ellen Browne, age 81, of Middlebury, passed away unexpectedly at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by the love and comfort of her family on Monday, March 20, 2023. She was the beloved wife of Thomas Browne for 58 years. Mary Ellen was born September 11, 1941, in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of the late...

Mrs. Ruth Ursula Guerrera

Mrs. Ruth Ursula Guerrera

Mar 19, 2023

Loving Mother, Grandmother WATERBURY –Ruth Ursula Guerrera, age 93, of Oakville, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2023, at Waterbury Hospital, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family after an extended illness. She was the beloved widow of Elio Guerrera. Ruth was born January 1, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late Nicholas and Josephine (Francisco)...

Mrs. Deborah Sabia

Mrs. Deborah Sabia

Mar 18, 2023

WATERBURY – Deborah “Debbie” Lynn (O’Donnell) Sabia, age 67, of Waterbury passed away at Saint Mary’s Hospital on Saturday, March 18, 2023. She was the beloved wife of Mark W. Sabia. Debbie was born April 25, 1955, in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of the late Neil and Mary J (Griffin) O’Donnell. She was a graduate of Crosby High School and...

Mrs. Irene Vitvitsky

Mrs. Irene Vitvitsky

Mar 17, 2023

All services for Mrs. Vitvitsky will be held privately and at the convenience of her family

Mrs. Mariantonia Testa

Mrs. Mariantonia Testa

Mar 17, 2023

Loving Mother, Nonna WATERBURY –Mariantonia Testa, age 94, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2023 at Waterbury Hospital, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family after an extended illness. She was the beloved widow of Giovanni Testa. Mariantonia was born in Cercemaggiore, Campobasso, Italy on July 8, 1928, the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Vincenza...

Mr. Timothy J. Dee

Mr. Timothy J. Dee

Mar 17, 2023

U.S. Air Force Veteran WATERBURY – Timothy Joseph Dee, age 76 of Waterbury, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, March 17, 2023. Tim was born on March 24, 1947, in Waterbury, CT, the son of the late Maurice W. and Anne (Kantor) Dee. Tim proudly served his country with the U.S. Air Force where he received training in Electrical...

Mrs. Jean B. Hart

Mrs. Jean B. Hart

Mar 17, 2023

WATERTOWN – Mrs. Jean B. Hart, of Watertown, passed away peacefully at Apple Rehab of Watertown on March 17, 2023 surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. She was the widow of Walter Hart. Jean was born September 30, 1927 in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of the late Rufus and Elsie (Wilson) Beach. She attended local schools, then...

Mrs. Charlotte Finlay

Mrs. Charlotte Finlay

Mar 15, 2023

Devoted Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother WATERBURY – Charlotte Finlay, age 92, of Waterbury. With sadness we share that the angels came for Charlotte and guided her into the arms of those she so loved and missed on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, after a long illness. She was the widow of Robert A. Finlay. Charlotte was born September 2, 1930,...

Mrs. Ida Milite

Mrs. Ida Milite

Mar 15, 2023

Grew up in Giffoni Valle Piana, Italy OAKVILLE - Ida Milite, age 94, of Oakville, passed away at her home on March 15, 2023, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family after an extended illness. She was the widow of Luigi Milite. Ida was born March 25th, 1928, in New York City, the daughter of the late Antonio...

Mr. Philip L. Hardt Jr.

Mr. Philip L. Hardt Jr.

Mar 14, 2023

Loving Father, Brother, and Grandfather WATERBURY – Philip L. Hardt Jr., age 58 of Waterbury, passed away unexpectedly at Saint Mary’s Hospital on Tuesday March 14, 2023, after a brief illness. Phil was born May 23, 1964, in Waterbury, CT, the son of the late Philip Sr. and Virginia (Hart) Hardt. He was raised in Oakville and educated in local...