Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Waterbury and Oakville, CT area

Mr. Michael Miller

Mr. Michael Miller

Jul 23, 2022

OAKVILLE – Michael Paul Miller Jr., 34, passed away on July 23, 2022. Michael was born on June 1, 1988 in Danbury, the Son of Beverly Daivs and Michael Paul Miller Sr. He graduated Wamogo Regional High School and then went on to do carpentry work. Michael enjoyed fishing, football but what he truly loved the most was spending time...

Mrs. Josephine M McCormack

Mrs. Josephine M McCormack

Jul 21, 2022

Devoted to her family WATERBURY - It is with sorrow, we announce the passing of long time, Waterbury native, Josephine “Dodo” (nee Petrucci) McCormack. Mrs. McCormack passed peacefully on Thursday, July 21, 2022, after a battle with cancer. She was the widow of Francis McCormack. To her family and friends, she was a spirited socialite and golfer at the Watertown...

Erika Colon

Erika Colon

Jul 21, 2022

WATERBURY- Ms. Erika Colon, 38, of Waterbury died unexpectedly on Thursday, July 21, 2022, just five days before her birthday. She was born in Waterbury on July 26, 1983, the daughter of Ada H. Batista of Waterbury and the late Arnaldo Colon. She attended school in both Waterbury and Puerto Rico. In addition to her mother Ada, left to cherish...

Mrs. Inez Hofler

Mrs. Inez Hofler

Jul 19, 2022

WATERBURY- Mrs. Inez L. (Clary) Hofler, age 90 of Waterbury, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved widow of Elton M. Hofler. Mrs. Hofler was born January 29, 1932 in Washington D.C. daughter of the late Richard Longs and Jane Clary. Mrs. Hofler was a long time Waterbury...

Philip Maldonado

Philip Maldonado

Jul 18, 2022

WOLCOTT- Philip Maldonado, age 71, passed away unexpectedly from injuries due to a motor vehicle accident on Monday, July 18, 2022. Philip was born December 11, 1950 in Manhattan, NY, the son of the late Felipe and Petra Maldonado. He moved to Waterbury as a young adult and attended Technical Career Institute in New Haven, where he studied welding. He...

Howard VanDuzer

Howard VanDuzer

Jul 18, 2022

THOMASTON-Howard Jason VanDuzer, age 88, beloved husband of the late Faith VanDuzer, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 18th at Beacon Brook Health Center in Naugatuck, CT. Howard was born on November 13, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York, son of the late Howard C. and Lillian (Doran) VanDuzer. He was a graduate of Woodbury High School. Howard spent 27 years...

Mrs. Phyllis E. Gooding

Mrs. Phyllis E. Gooding

Jul 18, 2022

"Loved and enjoyed life" WATERBURY - Phyllis E. Gooding age 89 of Waterbury, passed away peacefully in her sleep, on Monday, July 18, 2022 at the Waterbury Center for Health and Rehabilitation. She was the widow of Sydney Gooding. Phyllis was born on April 19, 1933 in Waterbury the daughter of the late George and Julia (Fiore) Verrastro. She was...

Margarita Medero

Margarita Medero

Jul 17, 2022

Devoted to her family WATERBURY- Margarita (Torres) Medero, age 79, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 17, 2022, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of Ismael Medero for 59 years and spent one last anniversary together on July, 13. Margarita was born on April 23, 1943 in Hatillo,...

Eilyn Marie Maldonado

Eilyn Marie Maldonado

Jul 17, 2022

Special young woman who loved basketball WATERBURY - Eilyn Marie Maldonado, age 16, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love and comfort of her family at the CT Children’s Medical Center in Hartford after a brief but very valiant fight against osteosarcoma. She is the daughter of Evelyn Ferrer and Edwin Maldonado. Eilyn was born on August 14,...

Mrs. Dorothy Sydoriak

Mrs. Dorothy Sydoriak

Jul 16, 2022

WATERTOWN – Dorothy B. (Robinson) Sydoriak, age 94, of Watertown, beloved wife of the late Michael Sydoriak, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 16 th 2022 at the Vitas Innovative Care Unit of Saint Mary’s Hospital surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Dorothy was born October 17 th , 1927 in Waterbury, CT, daughter of the late...

Mr. Matthew Tuozzola

Mr. Matthew Tuozzola

Jul 16, 2022

SUBARU ENTHUSIAST WATERBURY – Matthew Tuozzola, age 32, of Waterbury, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 16th 2022. Matthew was born March 22nd 1990 in Derby, CT, the son of Daniel Tuozzola and Nancy Minardi. Matthew was a graduate of Waterbury High School and had been employed as a cable installer for Triple J Gaudiosi Co. Matthew was a licensed...

Mr. Joseph Torrice

Mr. Joseph Torrice

Jul 14, 2022

WATERBURY- Joseph Anthony Torrice Jr., age 37 passed away unexpectedly on July 14, 2022. Joseph was born September 9, 1984 in Waterbury, CT. Joey’s family will miss his contagious laughter and his great sense of humor. Joey was always the first and loudest to laugh at any amusing story or situation. Joey loved to figure out how things worked and...

Mary Ellen Shea

Mary Ellen Shea

Jul 14, 2022

Exchange Place Property manager WOLCOTT – Mary Ellen (Kiley) Shea, age 77 of Wolcott, formerly of Waterbury, passed away on Thursday, July 14th 2022 at the Vitas Innovative Care Unit of Saint Mary’s Hospital surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Mary Ellen was born December 6th 1944 in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of the late Joseph and...

Mary Ann LoVetro

Mary Ann LoVetro

Jul 14, 2022

WATERBURY CT – Mary Ann (Carroll) LoVetro, age 82, of Waterbury, CT, died unexpectedly on July 14, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was the wife of the late Guy LoVetro. Mary Ann was born on 11/1/1940 in Waterbury, the daughter of the late James & Margarite (Oats) Carroll. She graduated from St. Francis Xavier and Waterbury Catholic High School....

Jeanne M Brennan

Jeanne M Brennan

Jul 14, 2022

“Loved and enjoyed life” CHESHIRE CT - Jeanne M. Brennan, age 68, beloved wife of Mary Brody, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday July 14, 2022. Jeanne was born on July 8, 1954 in Waterbury, the eldest daughter of the late John “Jack” and Mary Lou (Dwyer) Brennan. She was also predeceased by her sister, Maura Brennan. Jeanne lived life to...

Mr. Noris Paul Hamans

Mr. Noris Paul Hamans

Jul 14, 2022

WATERBURY –Noris P. Hamans, age 59, of Waterbury, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 14 th 2022 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford after a brief illness. He was the husband of Lavern Lawrence-Hamans and father to Ricardo Hamans, Kareim Grant, Demel Hamans and Kayla Hamans. Noris aka “Shaba” was born May 19 th, 1963, in Port of Farm, St...

Despina Hallock

Despina Hallock

Jul 12, 2022

Devoted to her family WATERBURY - Despina Hallock, age 95 of Waterbury, passed away peacefully at Complete Care – Glendale Health Care on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. She was known as Tina by her friends and Yia Yia or Mumsy, by her family. She was the widow of Homer Hallock. Mrs. Hallock was born on September 4, 1926, in Waterbury...

Mr. William A Turner

Mr. William A Turner

Jul 11, 2022

MIDDLEBURY CT - William Andrew Turner, age 31, of Middlebury, CT, died suddenly on 7/11/2022 at home. William was born on 9/1/1990 in Waterbury, the son of William M. Turner of Vero Beach FL and Mary Beth Calo-Turner of Middlebury. He attended Haddam-Killingworth High School in Higganum, CT and was currently employed as an Assistant Manager at Nardelli’s in Waterbury....

Joseph George Ganavage, III

Joseph George Ganavage, III

Jul 11, 2022

MERIDEN- Joseph George Ganavage III, age 65, of Meriden, formerly of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 11, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Melody (Scott) Ganavage for 39 years. Joseph was born on March 7, 1957 in Waterbury, CT, the son of the late Joseph and Lillian (DesLauriers) Ganavage Jr....

Ms. Christine Koukotos

Ms. Christine Koukotos

Jul 11, 2022

Burial Services for Mrs. Koukotos will be held on Friday, July 15th 2022 at New Pine Grove Cemetery in Waterbury