Obituaries

Sep 11, 2024

Devoted to his family and those in need

WATERBURY – Mr. Peter A. Stengel, age 62, of Waterbury, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. 

Peter was born on September 1, 1962, in Waterbury, the son of Mary (Peregrin) and the late Arthur Stengel. Peter graduated from Oliver Wolcott Technical High School and worked for many years as a...

Sep 9, 2024

WATERTOWN– Mr. James Melvin Caesar, age 85, of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 9th, 2024, at home with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Linda (Sautner) Caesar.

Mr. Caesar was born on February 6, 1939, in Ansonia, Connecticut to the late Archie and Gladys (Hamilton) Caesar. After graduating Ansonia High School in 1956, Mr....

Sep 9, 2024

Waterbury-

Introduction

Good afternoon, family and friends. Today, we gather to celebrate the life of Phylisha Juanita Coles, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. 

Early Life 

Born on October 24, 1967, in Suffolk, Virginia, Phylisha lived a life rooted in love, family, and service to others. Her sudden passing on September 9, 2024, at the age of 56 has left a deep...

Sep 9, 2024

 “Devoted to her family”

WATERTOWN - Pauline (Vaillancourt) Clark, age 91, of Watertown, passed away peacefully at Apple Rehabilitation, on Monday, September 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of John J. Clark Jr. 

Pauline was born on November 16, 1932 in Eagle Lake, Maine. She moved with her family to Watertown in her early years of life....

Sep 7, 2024

“Devoted to her family” 

PLYMOUTH- Karen E. Pesillo, 56, of Terryville, passed away unexpectedly on September 7, 2024, at Bristol Hospital. She was the loving wife of John Pesillo.

 Karen, affectionately known by her many friends and family as “KK,” was born in Waterbury, CT, on May 20th, 1968, the daughter of the late Walter “Buddy” and Patricia “Betty” (Miller) Ericsson. Karen...

Sep 4, 2024

A full life, well lived

WATERBURY - Ruth (Fallon) Dempsey, age 101, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at the VITAS Hospice Unit of St. Mary’s Hospital after a brief illness. She was the widow of her beloved husband of 62 years, Xavier J. Dempsey.

A lifelong resident of Waterbury, Ruth was born on March 29, 1923, in Waterbury, daughter...

Sep 1, 2024

WATERBURY- Luz Rodriguez, a beloved mother, grandmother and devoted member of the Catholic Church, and cherished matriarch, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at the age of 78. 

Luz was born on May 3, 1946 in Puerto Rico into a large, close-knit family with 23 siblings. Luz’s life was a testament to her deep...

Aug 31, 2024

Julio Ceasar Santiago was born on February 11th, 1952, in New York City and peacefully passed away at his home in Waterbury Connecticut at the age of 72.

Julio was the eldest son of Alfredo Santiago Sr. and the late Elena Rodriguez Lugo. Julio moved from New York to Waterbury when he was 2 years old where he attended school and...

Aug 29, 2024

Devoted to his family 

MERIDEN - John E. “Jack” Rourke III age 70 of Meriden, passed away peacefully at the Hospital of Central CT after an extended illness. He was the devoted husband of Jean (Landon) Rourke.  

Jack was born on March 15, 1954, in Waterbury, the son of the late John E. “Jack” and Eleanor (McCarthy) Rourke. Jack was raised...

Aug 28, 2024

WATERBURY - It is with great sadness and broken hearts that the family of Marquisha “Quisha” Alisha Clark, age 23, of Waterbury, announce her unexpected passing on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. 

Marquisha was born in Waterbury, CT on September 03, 2000, the daughter of Monique Wright and Mark Clark Sr. She was a graduate of Wilby High School. Marquisha worked as...

Aug 28, 2024

WATERTOWN - Margaret C. Mazeika, age 87 of Watertown passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at the Lutheran Home of Southbury after an extended illness. 

Margaret was born on May 24, 1937, in Waterbury the daughter of the late Harold & Lillian Coer, Sr. Margaret was educated in local schools and as a young woman, Margaret worked at Waterbury...

Aug 28, 2024

Beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather 

WATERBURY - Leo Allen “Al” Martin, a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and dedicated engineer, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2024, at the Glendale Health Care Center in Naugatuck, at the age of 88. He was the husband of Agnes (Baxter) Martin. 

Al was born on April 13, 1936, in Waterbury, the son of the late...

Aug 27, 2024

Devoted Aunt to Many

SOUTHBURY- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Denise Pratt, age 88, announce her peaceful passing on Wednesday, August 27th, 2024, at The Monarch in Southbury.

Denise was born on July 29th, 1936, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Hector and Isabelle (Bernier) Pratt. She was educated in local schools and spent...

Aug 26, 2024

Devoted to her family 

MORRIS - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Lena D. Pietrantuono age 100, announces her peaceful passing on Monday August 26, 2024 in the comfort of her home with her two sons by her side. She was the widow of John Pietrantuono.

Lena was born November 1, 1923 in Oakville the daughter...

Aug 25, 2024

 Devoted to her family and faith

WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Theresa (Santoro) Foti age 93, announces her peaceful passing on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at the Glendale Health Care Center in Naugatuck. She was the widow of Joseph Foti and Anthony Angurio.

Theresa was born on June 13, 1931 in Waterbury, the...

Aug 23, 2024

Devoted to her family  

WATERBURY – It is with broken hearts and profound sadness that the family of Suzanne Heston Emanuel announce her unexpected passing on Friday, August 23, 2024.  

Born on December 29, 1955 in Waterbury, Suzanne was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Dunne) Heston and wife of Donald D. Emanuel. A nearly lifelong resident of...

Aug 22, 2024

 WATERBURY - It is with great sadness and broken hearts that the family of Marie Claire Grenier, announces her peaceful passing on August 22, 2024, at the Mary Wade Nursing Home in New Haven at the age of 81. 

Marie Claire was born March 29, 1943, in Waterbury and received her primary education from St Anne's school in Waterbury Connecticut and...

Aug 22, 2024

Loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother

WATERBURY  - It is with heavy hearts that the family of Frances M. Cuddy, a devoted wife and mother as well as a beloved homemaker, grandmother, and great grandmother peacefully passed away in the comfort of her home on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at the age of 94, surrounded by the love of her family....

Aug 21, 2024

 Member of the Connor Family of Waterbury’s Baseball Royalty 

ROME NY - Roger Dennis Connor III, of Rome, New York, passed away peacefully in the company of family and friends on August 21, 2024 at St Joseph’s Medical Center in Syracuse NY.  

Roger was born September 14, 1955 in Waterbury, CT and is direct descendant of his famous great uncle, Roger Connor,...

Aug 21, 2024