Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Waterbury and Oakville, CT area

Mr. Andrew Joseph Tarbe-Reeves

Mr. Andrew Joseph Tarbe-Reeves

Jan 9, 2023

Devoted father, husband, son,brother, nephew,, uncle and friend WOLCOTT – Andrew Joseph Tarbe-Reeves, 31, of Wolcott, passed away peacefully on January 9 at Hartford Hospital, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Danielle (Riccio) Tarbe-Reeves. Andrew was born March 20, 1991, in New Haven, CT,...

Mrs Rachel (Ouellette) Mitchell

Mrs Rachel (Ouellette) Mitchell

Jan 9, 2023

Loving Aunt to 16 devoted nieces and nephews AUSTELL GA – Rachel (Ouellette) Mitchell, age 97 of Smyrna GA, formerly of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 9, 2023 at the Tranquility Hospice Inpatient Center in Austell. She was the widow of John “Jack” Mitchell. Rachel was born March 28, 1925 in Waterbury CT, the daughter of the late...

Mr. Jefferson Goodrich

Mr. Jefferson Goodrich

Jan 8, 2023

U.S. Marine Corp Member WATERBURY – Jefferson D. Goodrich, age 49, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his children and loving family on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at Hartford Hospital. Jefferson was born May 31, 1973, in Waterbury, CT, the son of Douglas and Judith (Mahoney) Goodrich. After graduating from Sacred Heart High School, Jefferson enlisted in the United States Marine...

Mr. James Bentz

Mr. James Bentz

Jan 7, 2023

An obituary will be published as soon as it becomes available.

Mrs. Deborah Ann Stopper

Mrs. Deborah Ann Stopper

Jan 7, 2023

Dedicated to her family and her patients OAKVILLE - Deborah Ann Stopper, age 60 of Oakville passed away peacefully surrounded by the love and comfort of her family on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at the Vitas Unit of Saint Mary's Hospital. She was the devoted wife of Ralph Stopper. Deborah was born on May 29, 1962, in Waterbury to Judith...

Ms. Christine Iaiennaro

Ms. Christine Iaiennaro

Jan 7, 2023

WATERBURY – Ms. Christine Iaiennaro, age 59, of Waterbury, CT, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, January 7th, 2023. Chrissy was born December 19th, 1963 in Waterbury CT, the daughter of the late Joseph and Barbara (Sampt) Iaiennaro. She was a lifelong resident of Waterbury and graduated from Crosby High School as the school valedictorian. Christine spent many...

Mr James Wrenn

Mr James Wrenn

Jan 5, 2023

“Avid Red Sox fan” WATERBURY – Mr. James Wrenn, age 78, formerly of Waterbury, CT, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 5th 2023 at the Vitas Innovative Care Unit of Saint Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family after an extended illness. He was the loving husband of Lana (Conners) Wrenn. James was born October 6th...

Mr. Miguel Vargas

Mr. Miguel Vargas

Jan 5, 2023

An obituary and service details will be posted as soon as they become available.

Miss. Lorraine Kantor

Miss. Lorraine Kantor

Jan 5, 2023

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

Mr. James P. Cunningham

Mr. James P. Cunningham

Jan 3, 2023

Distinguished U.S. Army veteran, Recipient of the Purple Heart OAKVILLE – Mr. James Patrick Cunningham, age 90 formerly of Oakville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in Boynton Beach, Florida on January 3, 2023. James was born in Waterbury, CT on September 17, 1932, the first son of the late James and Gladys (Eastwood) Cunningham. He attended local...

Mrs. Marie Hopkins

Mrs. Marie Hopkins

Jan 3, 2023

MIDDLEBURY - Marie Hopkins, age 75, of Middlebury, died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by those who loved her so very much. She was the beloved wife of Michael Hopkins, as well as a devoted mother, grandmother and cherished sister and faithful friend to so many. More than 120 of her closest friends and family members gathered together at the...

Mr. Jose M. Ruiz-Rodriguez

Mr. Jose M. Ruiz-Rodriguez

Jan 2, 2023

An obituary will be published as soon as it becomes available.

Mrs. Cynthia Farrell

Mrs. Cynthia Farrell

Dec 31, 2022

Loving Mother, Sister, and Grandmother WATERBURY- Cynthia Farrell, age 61, of Waterbury, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Saint Mary’s Hospital after an extended illness. Cynthia was born May 27th, 1961 in North Hampton MA, the daughter of the late John Farrell Sr and June Gail (Charland) Trumble. Cynthia was raised and grew up in the Clayburg,...

Mr. Michael Marc-Aurele

Mr. Michael Marc-Aurele

Dec 31, 2022

OAKVILLE – Mr. Michael G. Marc-Aurele, age 54 of Oakville, passed away unexpectedly at Waterbury Hospital on December 31, 2022. He was the beloved husband, partner, and best friend of Sandy Murphy. Michael was born on June 25, 1968, the son of Cheryl (LeBlanc) and the late Denis Marc-Aurele of Thomaston. He graduated from Holy Cross High School and then...

Ms. Leonora Guastaferri

Ms. Leonora Guastaferri

Dec 28, 2022

Services will be held privately and at the convenience of her family. Middlebury – Leonora Guastaferri, age 91, of Middlebury passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 28th, 2022, at Middlebury Convalescent Center in Middlebury. Leonora was born January 24th, 1931, in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of the late Luigi and Letizia (Carosella) Guastaferri. Left to cherish her memory and honor...

Robert Desiderio

Robert Desiderio

Dec 26, 2022

Member of the Navy SEA BEES WATERBURY- Robert Desiderio, age 79 of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 26, 2022, at Waterbury Hospital, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family after a brief illness. He was the husband of Olivia (DellaCamera) Desiderio. Robert was born April 21, 1943, in Waterbury, CT, the son of the late Frank...

Mr. Manuel Oliver

Mr. Manuel Oliver

Dec 26, 2022

WATERBURY – Manuel Oliver, age 84, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Monday, December 26, 2022 at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury. Manuel was born March 29, 1938 in Villa Franca, Portugal son of the late Arnold and Ezilda (Cardosa) Oliver Sr. He graduated from local schools and then proudly served his country in the...

Mr. Robert Goodhue Taber

Mr. Robert Goodhue Taber

Dec 21, 2022

Waterbury – Robert G. Taber, age 78, of Hamden, passed away peacefully on Dec. 21, 2022, in Waterbury, CT. Robert was born on Feb 19, 1944, in New Haven, the son of the late Reginald and Ann Taber, brother of the late Bruce Taber, and former husband to Joan Howard of Boston, MA, and in later years, Sandra Sue Harris...

Mrs. Patricia Goggin

Mrs. Patricia Goggin

Dec 20, 2022

Devoted, Wife, Mom, Grandma and Teacher WATERBURY - Patricia M. Goggin, age 87 of Waterbury, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. She was the widow of John F. Goggin. Patricia was born on Friday September 13, 1935, in Boston the oldest child of the late Atty Edward M. McMahon and Ellen (O’Brien) McMahon. Pat received her...

Rebecca Anne Lorch

Rebecca Anne Lorch

Dec 19, 2022

Rebecca Anne Lorch, 32, National Strongman Winner and Champion, died unexpectedly at her home in Waterbury, Connecticut, on December 18, 2022, Rebecca was born in Dallas, Texas, on February 20, 1990. Rebecca was the daughter of Susan J. Steiner, of Waterbury, and Leonard N. Lorch, of Dallas. She graduated from Adelphi University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater...