Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Waterbury and Oakville, CT area

Ms. Adrienne Lubak

Ms. Adrienne Lubak

Nov 25, 2022

WATERBURY – Adrienne Lubak age 83, of Waterbury passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 25 th 2022 at The Village Green of Waterbury assisted living center. Adrienne was born July 15 th 1939 in Waterbury, CT the daughter of the late William and Sophie (Adamski) Lubak. She was a long-time and active parishioner of St Leo the Great Church where...

Mr. Jerome Albino

Mr. Jerome Albino

Nov 24, 2022

Longtime Alcott Middle School Teacher WOLCOTT- Mr. Jerome P. Albino, 81, husband of Madelyn (Barbieri) Albino passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at the VITAS Unit of St. Mary’s Hospital. Jerome was born in Waterbury on January 25, 1941, son of the late Jerome L. and Helen (Lucian) Albino. He graduated Crosby High School and Central Connecticut State...

Joan Furfaro

Joan Furfaro

Nov 24, 2022

OAKVILLE- Joan (White) Furfaro, age 86, left us on the "wings of Angels" on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2022 at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Donald Furfaro for 63 years. Joan was born on January 16, 1936 in Olyphant Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Joseph and Lorraine (Wargo) White. She graduated...

Josephine "Pina" Aurilia

Josephine "Pina" Aurilia

Nov 24, 2022

Mrs. Josephine “Giuseppina” (Tassa) Aurilia, lovingly called Pina, daughter of the late Angelo and Grazia Tassa was born June 11, 1932. She finished her journey on earth on Thanksgiving morning, November 24, 2022, at the age of 90 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Pina was born in Cassano Irpino, Avellino, Italy, the fourth of nine children. She moved to Philadelphia,...

Mr. Carmelo Collazo

Mr. Carmelo Collazo

Nov 24, 2022

Proprietor LaOrocovena Market WATERBURY – Carmelo Collazo age 63, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on Thursday November 24th 2022 at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by the love and comfort of his family after an extended illness. He was the loving husband of Maria Rojas. Carmelo was born July 16th 1959 in Orocovis, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Miguel and...

Mr. David Spadola

Mr. David Spadola

Nov 22, 2022

Teacher, Father, Coach and Friend WOODBURY-Mr. David John Spadola, affectionately known to many as “Porky”, age 68, of Woodbury, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Waterbury Hospital. Dave was born in Waterbury on August 10, 1954, to the late Domenic and Ruth (Reichenbach) Spadola, the youngest of four children. Dave grew up in the Bunker Hill area...

Mrs. Rose Angell

Mrs. Rose Angell

Nov 22, 2022

“Beloved Mother and Grandmother” WATERBURY – Rose M. Angell, age 82 of Waterbury, passed away peacefully in her sleep, on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, in Waterbury. She was the widow of Edmund G. Angell Sr. Rose was born on August 4, 1940 in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of the late Ernest and Ann (McDermott) Benson. Rose graduated from St Thomas...

Mrs. Joan Pogodzienski

Mrs. Joan Pogodzienski

Nov 21, 2022

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

Carolyn Gumpper

Carolyn Gumpper

Nov 19, 2022

Longtime St. Marys Hospital Nurse/Director PROSPECT - Carolyn (Brown) Gumpper age, 83 of Prospect, passed away peacefully on Saturday November 19, 2022 at the Apple Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Watertown with her family by her side. She was the widow of Frank Gumpper, to whom she was married to for 52 wonderful years. Carolyn was born April 4,...

Arthur Lee Wright

Arthur Lee Wright

Nov 19, 2022

WATERBURY – Arthur Lee Wright, age 64, of Waterbury passed away unexpectedly due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on November 19, 2022. Arthur was born on December 10, 1958, in Tennille, GA, the son of the late Forrest and Mildred (Smith) Wright Jr. He relocated to Waterbury, CT at an early age with his mother and four...

Mr. Joseph Romano Jr.

Mr. Joseph Romano Jr.

Nov 17, 2022

WATERBURY - Joseph Salvatore Romano Jr. age 60 of Waterbury passed away peacefully in his sleep in the comfort of his home on Thursday, November 17, 2022. ​ Joe was born on May 2, 1962, in Waterbury the son of the late Joseph Sr. and Marietta (Orso) Romano. Joe grew up with many childhood friends that he was still friends...

Sister Mary Ellen Theriault

Sister Mary Ellen Theriault

Nov 17, 2022

Sister Mary Ellen Theriault, 74, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Sister Mary Ellen was born on April 14, 1948 in Waterbury CT, a daughter of the late Ernest and Julia (Graham) Theriault. She earned her B.A. in Education from Saint John’s University and her Masters Degree in Theology from Saint Michaels College in Vermont. She entered into...

Mr. James Harris Jr.

Mr. James Harris Jr.

Nov 15, 2022

“Devoted to his family, friends, and alma mater” WATERBURY – James P. “Smiley” Harris Jr., age 54 of Waterbury, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at Waterbury Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Michelle (Webster) Harris. Jim was born November 1, 1968, in Waterbury, the son of James P. Sr. and Addie (Varilek) Harris. Jim had been...

Mrs. Lois Carroll

Mrs. Lois Carroll

Nov 12, 2022

Beloved wife, mother and grandmother WATERBURY- Lois S. Carroll, age 72, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Saturday, November 12th 2022, surrounded by the love of her family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of James “Jim” Carroll. Lois was born November 25th, 1949, in Waterbury, CT, the daughter...

Mr. Louis J Desena Jr.

Mr. Louis J Desena Jr.

Nov 12, 2022

WATERTOWN- Louis J. Desena, age 80 of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 12th, 2022 at the Middlebury Convalescent Center surrounded by his family after an extended illness. He was the widower of Frances M. (Rainchuso) Desena. Louis was born May 14th, 1942 in Waterbury CT, the son of the late Louis and Mary (Mulville) Desena. He was a...

Mr. Stuart Hall Walling

Mr. Stuart Hall Walling

Nov 11, 2022

WOLCOTT – Stuart H. Walling, age 57 of Wolcott, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, November 11, 2022. He was the husband of Margaret “Maggie” (Tracy) Walling. Stuart was born July 12, 1965, in Waterbury, CT, the son of Nancy (Mansfield) Labbe and the late George Walling. He was a graduate of Nonnewaug High School and worked 25...

Joan Datelle

Joan Datelle

Nov 11, 2022

SOUTHINGTON – Joan Datelle, age 73 of Southington, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 11, 2022, in the comfort of her home. Joan was born November 14, 1948, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Joseph and Carmela (Bisconti) Datelle. She was a graduate of Kennedy High School, and worked for many years as a bus driver for the City...

John Michael Colucci

John Michael Colucci

Nov 7, 2022

WATERBURY- John Michael Colucci, age 54, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully at St. Francis Hospital on November 7, 2022. He was the husband of Laedina and father of Evelyn. Born in Waterbury on October 21, 1968, John was the son of Chiarina Colucci and the late Neil Colucci. He graduated from Crosby High School and earned an Associate’s Degree in...

Mrs. Joanne D. Farino

Mrs. Joanne D. Farino

Nov 6, 2022

Devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister WATERBURY - Joanne (DiLeo) Farino age 78 of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on Sunday November 6, 2022 at the Village at East Farms, the place that she considered her second home. She was the devoted wife of Richard “Harvey” Farino. Joanne was born December 3, 1943 in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Joseph...

Mr. Jose Michael Albino-Mirabal

Mr. Jose Michael Albino-Mirabal

Nov 4, 2022

WATERBURY CT- Jose Michael Albino-Mirabal, age 29, of Waterbury, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 4, 2022 at Waterbury Hospital following a tragic auto accident. He was the husband of Crystal Cruz. Jose was born on January 27, 1993, in Waterbury, the son of Jose Albino and Rosa Maribal. He was educated in local schools and was an accomplished auto...